The message of the Netherworld Poison Fire

On the deck of the flying boat.

Cao Ying and Dan Chen were inventorying the resources plundered from the Izumo Empire's imperial palace and several major sects. Various medicinal herbs, magic cores, and gold coins piled up like mountains.

Hai Bodong stood respectfully to the side, his face filled with awe.

He spoke with a hint of worry: "Lord Shen, we have practically emptied the Izumo Empire's treasury and annihilated the Myriad Scorpion Gate.

The Emperor of Chu Yun, with no other recourse, will surely seek aid from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.

The Heavenly Serpent Mansion has vast influence in the Northwest Continent, and there is no shortage of Dou Zong experts within it. Although your status means you have nothing to fear, it will still be troublesome."

Shen Wen stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance. Hearing this, he merely shook his head indifferently: "I am waiting for the Heavenly Serpent Mansion."

He turned around and looked at Hai Bodong: "The Snake-People Clan's overall migration to the Central Plains is not yet mature. We still need to establish ourselves in the Northwest Continent.

Since we are staying, we cannot avoid the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, which is the local power.

I am demonstrating my strength to tell the Heavenly Serpent Mansion that I am not a small character they can easily dismiss.

The one I want to meet is the person who can truly make decisions."

He paused, then continued: "Moreover, I cannot long remain in charge of the Snake-People Clan.

The migration requires finding a suitable territory. Compared to the Luo Yan Empire and Mu Lan Empire, which have Dou Zong experts, and the harsh environments of Izumo and Jia Ma Empire, the Jia Ma Empire is currently the best choice."

"We'll have to make a trip to the Jia Ma Empire then. And there are some interesting people there too."

Hai Bodong suddenly understood.

It turned out Shen Wen had already thought things through.

Hearing that the Snake-People Clan might migrate to the Jia Ma Empire, although he felt complex emotions, he understood it was a practical consideration, so he bowed and said, "Your Lord is truly far-sighted."

Shen Wen's gaze turned to him, his tone softening slightly: "You've traveled with me this time and didn't participate in clearing out the other sects, which was hard work.

This harvest counts as part of your contribution, and I grant you a Huangji Pill. When we return to Holy City, I will personally refine it for you."

Hai Bodong's face instantly lit up with wild joy, and he excitedly clasped his fists: "Thank you, Lord! Hai Bodong swears loyalty unto death!"

Just then, Dan Chen, who had been quietly perusing ancient texts nearby, suddenly let out a soft cry, her face showing delight: "Brother Shen Wen, look at this! These ancient texts from the Izumo Empire seem to have records about the 'Netherworld Poison Flame'!"

Shen Wen raised an eyebrow: "Netherworld Poison Flame?"

He took the yellowed ancient text and quickly scanned it.

The book recorded that before the Izumo Empire was established,

this place was once a vast land of poisonous miasma. It was precisely this special environment that gave rise to the later prevalent poison cultivation sect.

Someone once saw a strange butterfly-shaped flame flash by in the depths of the great swamp.

Therefore, it was suspected to be the 'Netherworld Poison Flame' on the strange fire ranking list, but no one had ever been able to find its trace.

Shen Wen frowned slightly. Strange fires have spirits and will naturally conceal themselves, which is not surprising. Since there was a clue, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

It was just that no one could pinpoint its location... Suddenly, a graceful and refined figure flashed through his mind.

Xiao Yi Xian.

The Calamity Poison Body, immune to all poisons, possesses a superhuman sensitivity to the world's most potent poisons. If it were her, perhaps she could truly sense the whereabouts of the Netherworld Poison Flame... Cao Ying saw him deep in thought, leaned over to glance at the ancient text, and pouted: "Another strange fire? Husband, do you really intend to collect all the strange fires in the world?"

Shen Wen put away the ancient text, a glint in his eyes: "Since there's a clue, I naturally can't let it go.

And this time, we might need a special person to help."

"Male or female?"

Cao Ying couldn't help but ask when she saw Shen Wen's expression.

"Uh, female."

Shen Wen was a bit helpless.

There was nothing he could do. Who made this world seem to favor female characters? Most of the special physiques he knew of were female.

Perhaps the world's favoritism towards men had already been entirely bestowed upon Brother Hao Yun.

"Hmph, I knew it."

Cao Ying grumbled with a hint of sourness.

Shen Wen touched his nose.

He somewhat stiffly changed the subject, "My dear, didn't you say you were confident in refining the instant qi pill? Try it when we get back to Holy City."

Cao Ying's eyes showed helplessness; after all, she had chosen this husband herself. But Cao Ying also knew that Shen Wen was talking about serious matters, so she nodded: "Mm."

At this moment, the flying boat had arrived above the Myriad Scorpion Gate's sect.

Cai Lin stood in the air, her body exuding the formidable aura of a Dou Zong. Below, in the plaza, all the Myriad Scorpion Gate disciples who had remained were bound and dejected.

Seeing Shen Wen and the others descend, Cai Lin stepped forward and reported concisely: "Husband, one remaining Dou Huang and four Dou Kings have been executed.

All resources within the sect, including tamed magical beasts and stored medicinal herbs, have been inventoried and sealed.

Additionally, some traces of communication with the Hall of Souls were indeed found. These were some communication methods left by that fellow, likely for contacting their strongholds."

"I didn't act rashly, so they probably don't know yet that he has fallen."

Shen Wen nodded, "First, take all these resources with us, and we'll return to Holy City. We can research them back there."

"Yes," Cai Lin responded, and when her beautiful eyes met Shen Wen's, the coldness subtly melted, replaced by a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

"Where is Qing Lin?"

"Sister Qing Lin is in the back mountain of this sect, trying to control a Dou King serpent-shaped magical beast with her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

It seems it was previously raised by the Myriad Scorpion Gate to be food for the Four-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion."

"What about the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake from before?"

"It died in the previous great battle. After all, it only had the strength of a Dou Ling, and without that special environment of the magma, it wasn't particularly special."

Shen Wen nodded, indeed.

Without the special environmental bonus of the magma,

this Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake would at most be slightly stronger than an ordinary Dou Ling.

But in that great battle, Dou Kings were the main fighting force.

A magical beast there would easily be targeted, so its death was normal.

Cai Lin explained, but continued: "However, Qing Lin said that after the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake died,

its soul was absorbed by her eyes, and her strength slowly increased during the absorption."

"She's already a Dou Master now."

"What?"

Cao Ying and Dan Chen exchanged glances.

Although a Dou Master was too weak for them, as they had already been Dou Masters at ten years old.

But how long had it been since Qing Lin officially started cultivating?

Cao Ying couldn't help but look at Shen Wen, wondering if Shen Wen had long known about the abnormal potential of Qing Lin's physique?

If she had enough serpent-shaped magical beasts, Qing Lin's speed of power surge would be considerable!

Shen Wen, however, showed no surprise.

According to the original description,

if it weren't for the lack of Source Qi, both the Calamity Poison Body and the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils actually had the potential to become Dou Emperors.

"Then let's wait a bit."

Shen Wen was not in a hurry, but Cai Lin asked: "Husband, if all these resources are taken back to Holy City, should these humans also be killed, like before?"

Shen Wen was helpless, "Am I such a bloodthirsty person?"

"Naturally, those who came to invade before could not be left alive.

As for these, they can be used as bargaining chips for the Heavenly Serpent Mansion later, or if the Heavenly Serpent Mansion doesn't want them, they can stay with the Snake-People Clan and do whatever."

When Qing Lin truly managed to control the Dou King serpent-shaped magical beast named Six-Winged Black Snake King,

Cao Ying and the others were even more surprised.

A Dou Master controlling a Dou King magical beast?

"It seems a bit unfair to have you as a maidservant?" Shen Wen stroked Qing Lin's small head, a hint of emotion in his voice.

Now that he understood the gap between a Dou Master and a Dou King,

he realized that the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were even more terrifying than he had imagined.

No wonder a Dou Zun Qing Lin could make the entire Nine Serene Earth Nether Python clan wary.

"As long as I'm by Young Master's side, Qing Lin is content."

Qing Lin felt the hand on her head and showed a look of enjoyment.