Favorability rating 40, Kunpeng Treasure Technique

Shen Wen glanced at Ling Ying's ugly expression and said flatly, "No matter who stands behind you, have them come and fetch the person themselves."

In fact, he had other considerations in mind.

Xiao Xun Er, who possesses the Divine Grade bloodline of the Ancient Clan and holds the most hope of breaking through to Dou Emperor... he was quite interested in this girl who constantly watched over Xiao Yan.

If he could use this opportunity to interact with her and trade for a few Heaven Rank Dou Skills or other resources, it would be a pleasant affair.

Although his foundation is currently solid and he has the System, nobody minds having more high-level Dou Techniques and cultivation methods.

Moreover, Xiao Xun Er has a weakness. He could sell information like that concerning Exotic Flames to Xiao Xun Er for a good price.

Xiao Yan, standing nearby, looked awkward. His lips moved, but in the end, he didn't dare speak up to plead for mercy.

He knew exactly whose man Ling Ying was, but it wasn't appropriate to expose it at this moment.

"Teacher..." He urgently called out to Venerable Yao in his heart.

Venerable Yao's helpless voice quickly sounded, "Kid, don't count on me.

Your 'Brother Shen' seems easy to talk to, but the arrogance in his bones is no less than that of Queen Medusa.

How exactly did Old Monster Lin teach his disciple?

He didn't learn any of the gentle refinement of an Alchemist; his conduct is more like that of a brute who prioritizes strength..."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan's mouth twitched slightly, and he could only remain silent.

Shen Wen acted as if he hadn't noticed Xiao Yan's predicament, flipping his hand to take out the magnificent flying boat from his storage ring, letting it hover in mid-air.

He turned to Xiao Yan and Yao Chen's soul bodies, putting on a gentle smile again: "Venerable Yao, Brother Xiao, this place is not suitable for long stays. Why don't we move to the Heavenly Boat for a chat?

Coincidentally, Elder Xuan Yi often mentioned you when she was at the Pill Tower."

"Xuan Yi..." Yao Chen's illusory figure clearly fluctuated. After a moment of silence, he replied in a low voice, "...Thank you for the trouble."

Seeing this, Cai Lin enveloped them in a swirl of Seven-Colored Dou Qi and brought Xiao Yan, the still-stunned Yun Yun, and the obedient Qing Lin onto the flying boat.

Shen Wen then turned his head and said to Cao Ying, "Wife, please trouble you to host Venerable Yao and Brother Xiao for a moment.

Cai Lin and I have something to discuss."

Cao Ying's alluring eyes moved between Shen Wen and Cai Lin. Her lips curved slightly, and she answered readily, "Alright, Husband, go ahead."

She naturally saw that Shen Wen deliberately wanted to send others away to discuss important matters with Cai Lin.

Shen Wen nodded and walked side-by-side with Cai Lin toward a quiet room inside the flying boat.

As soon as they entered the room and set up a soundproofing barrier, Cai Lin proactively said, "Husband, the negotiation with those five guys is settled."

"The Snake-People Clan can proceed as Husband suggested."

"They agreed that the Eight Major Tribes of the Snake-People Clan can be stationed in the four directions of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and the Holy City will be built in the center of the mountain range.

However, they also said that if others come to cause trouble for the Snake-People Clan, they will not offer assistance."

"But they also stated that as long as it's not malicious slaughter, Snake-People are allowed to kill Magical Beasts, but not excessively. Furthermore, Fifth Tier Magical Beasts must absolutely not be killed!"

Shen Wen nodded, "Are you satisfied with this outcome?"

Hearing Shen Wen's question, Cai Lin pressed her red lips against Shen Wen's.

A moment later.

The silver threads separated and dropped.

With a hint of lingering affection in her eyes, Cai Lin said, "Definitely satisfied."

In fact, she could have achieved this herself, but she couldn't guarantee that the Snake-People Clan would remain undisturbed after migrating here.

In fact, Shen Wen's appearance served more to represent an identity, indicating that the Snake-People Clan's move here was not solely the Snake-People Clan's decision.

There was also human support. Regardless of whether it came from the Four Great Empires, at least the Snake-People Clan was not isolated and helpless.

Otherwise.

Even if Cai Lin could forcefully establish the Snake-People Clan in the Magical Beast Mountain Range by herself, she would be constantly exhausted dealing with future attacks.

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'Kun Peng Treasure Technique?'

Shen Wen secretly raised an eyebrow. The Kun Peng Treasure Technique's destructive power couldn't compare to the True Dragon Precious Art, but it could grant him extreme speed.

This compensated for his weakness of having sufficient offensive power but lacking in pursuit capability, like with the Heavenly Cloud Condor recently.

If Shen Wen hadn't used a soul attack in time, the Heavenly Cloud Condor might have escaped.

Now, the Kun Peng Treasure Technique allows him to transform into a Kun Peng, effectively patching this hole in his strength.

Now he lacks nothing.jpg.

After the two finished talking, they walked out of the room. The atmosphere outside was a bit strange: Cao Ying and Yao Chen were speaking.

Xiao Yan, Yun Yun, and Ling Ying were waiting nearby.

Inside the quiet room of the flying boat, the atmosphere was somewhat heavy due to Yao Chen's narration.

"The Hall of Souls again!"

After hearing about Yao Chen's experience of being ambushed by his disciple Han Feng in collusion with the Hall of Souls, a layer of frost appeared on Cao Ying's alluring face. Her willow brows shot up, and her tone was filled with indignation and confusion.

She looked at Yao Chen's slightly illusory soul body and pressed, "After that incident, Venerable Yao, why didn't you return to the Pill Tower to seek refuge?

No matter how arrogant the Hall of Souls is, they would absolutely not dare to easily invade the core area of the Pill Tower in the Central Plains."

Hearing this, Yao Chen's soul body fluctuated slightly, and he remained silent for a moment.

Complex and inexpressible emotions surfaced on his aged, illusory face, including deep guilt and a hint of unspeakable embarrassment.

He sighed deeply, his voice hoarse and low, "The Pill Tower was indeed the best choice at the time. Xuan Yi and Xuan Kongzi would certainly have protected me."

He paused, his tone becoming more difficult and filled with self-mockery: "But... I had no face!"

"I had no face to see those old friends, no face to confront old acquaintances."

Yao Chen's voice grew softer, as if he had fallen into a painful memory.

"I, Yao Chen, was proud my whole life, yet I fell into the hands of the disciple I taught everything to, ending up in such a miserable state. How could I face them?"

Shen Wen stood nearby, listening quietly without interrupting.

He could understand Yao Chen's psychology after his pride had been completely shattered. For an Alchemist who once stood at the peak of the continent,

the sense of humiliation brought by betrayal from a close one and his own "failure" was far more tormenting than the destruction of his physical body.

Yao Chen continued, "Moreover, the Hall of Souls pursued me relentlessly. I was just a wisp of remnant soul, living precariously.

Why should I bring this trouble back to the Pill Tower and implicate my old friends?"

"It was better to flee far away and let nature take its course."

Cao Ying looked at his appearance, and her slightly questioning tone softened.

She took a step forward, wanting to say something comforting, but felt that any words would be pale and ineffective at this moment.

She whispered, "But if Elder Xuan Yi and the others knew this, they would only worry and blame themselves more."

Shen Wen spoke up then, "So, your choice was Brother Xiao? Do you think he can help you get revenge?"

Venerable Yao felt a bit awkward. Of course not! He had seen many geniuses. A Dou Practitioner at nine years old was indeed a genius, but not that much of a genius.

It was just that, coincidentally, he had no other choices.

Moreover, Xiao Yan happened to possess the Fire and Wood attributes, and he had chosen the Burning Technique, which is why Venerable Yao decided to take Xiao Yan as his disciple.

"Naturally. Xiao Yanzi has a resolute disposition and possesses the Fire and Wood attributes, making him suitable to inherit my mantle!"