Further on, towards Izumo

After handling all affairs in the Jia Ma Empire, Shen Wen politely declined Jia Xingtian and the others' repeated attempts to make him stay.

The massive flying boat ascended once more, heading towards the rumored poisonous swamp lands of the Izumo Empire.

As for Hai Bodong, Shen Wen temporarily left him in the Jia Ma Empire to handle miscellaneous tasks, instructing him to proceed to the Black-Corner Region to meet Shen Wen after he was done.

The flying boat sailed steadily above the clouds, with an expansive view from the deck.

Inside an elegantly furnished quiet room, Shen Wen and Cao Ying sat facing each other.

"Ying'er, calm your mind and focus, carefully sensing the profound mysteries of the Future Non-Existence Sutra."

Shen Wen lightly tapped Cao Ying's smooth forehead, transmitting a profound and complex scripture message.

"This scripture places the greatest emphasis on mental calculation and deduction. Even if you cannot condense the legendary 'Lord of the Future' in the Early Stage, it can greatly enhance your thinking speed and deductive abilities.

Your Soul talent is extraordinary, and with the Past Amitabha Sutra as your foundation, Cultivating this scripture is perfectly suited for you."

Cao Ying closed her beautiful eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, completely immersed in the vast stream of information.

She was born with a powerful Soul, coupled with her previous experience Cultivating the Past Amitabha Sutra.

At this moment, understanding the Future Non-Existence Sutra was unexpectedly smooth.

In just a moment.

A mysterious aura subtly emanated from her, as if countless thoughts were rapidly circulating and calculating, clearly indicating she had achieved initial comprehension.

She opened her eyes, which shimmered with excitement: "Husband, this scripture is truly miraculous!

I feel like my speed in thinking about Medicinal Pill formulas and deducing medicinal property changes is much faster than before!"

"It's good if it greatly benefits your alchemy," Shen Wen said with a smile, gently ruffling her hair.

On the other side, Cai Lin sat quietly by the window, a faint seven-colored radiance flowing around her.

She was trying to integrate the 'Innate Dao Body' trait Shen Wen had given her.

She sought to fuse it with her original Snake-People Clan Dou Technique and Ancient Heavenly Serpent Legacy, searching for more powerful combat methods.

Her cold and enchanting face was filled with concentration, occasionally raising an eyebrow slightly due to a sudden inspiration.

In another corner of the flying boat, Dan Chen was pulling Xiao Yi Xian, with many bottles and jars laid out before them.

Dan Chen's clear eyes were full of a researcher's curiosity: "Sister Xian'er.

This is the 'Heart-Corroding Pill' I just tried refining with several highly toxic Medicinal Materials. Its toxicity is several times stronger than before. Do you want to try it?"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the strangely colored Medicinal Pill, which exuded an ominous aura, and nodded gently.

She took the Medicinal Pill and swallowed it without hesitation.

Immediately, a powerful toxicity spread within her body, but her complexion became even more rosy, and her aura visibly ascended at a rapid pace!

Dan Chen stared intently at Xiao Yi Xian's changes, exclaiming in wonder: "Heavens, how long has it been? You actually directly Broke Through to Dou Ling!

This Calamity Poison Body... is too incredible!"

The commotion here also startled the others.

Cai Lin ended her Cultivation and looked over, a hint of surprise flashing in her purple eyes. She spoke coolly: "If it weren't for the huge drawbacks of this Physique, and the backlash being capable of destroying heaven and earth, with such terrifying advancement speed.

It probably wouldn't just be the potential of a Dou Sheng, but truly a possibility of reaching the legendary Emperor Realm."

She paused, then looked at Shen Wen: "If Husband can help her find and control the Netherworld Poison Flame, completely resolving the worry of backlash... I fear her strength will soon catch up to ours."

Qing Lin, standing beside Cao Ying, listened to her sisters' discussion.

Watching Xiao Yi Xian's rapid increase in cultivation, she unconsciously twisted the corner of her clothes with her small hands, a hint of envy showing in her jade-green eyes, and she whispered: "Sister Xiao Yi Xian is so amazing..."

Seeing this, Cao Ying extended a slender finger and gently tapped Qing Lin's smooth forehead, her tone carrying a teasing note of exasperation:

"You silly girl, why are you envious of her?"

"Don't you know that even though you are currently only a Great Dou Master, your Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils can forcefully control even low-tier Dou Huang level Demonic Beasts!"

"Look at me and your Sister Dan Chen.

The two of us, so-called 'Heaven's Chosen Daughters' from the Central Plains, almost seem utterly ordinary in front of you two."

She sighed feigning resentment, yet her gaze drifted towards Shen Wen: "Only Sister Dan Chen's Physique has some special qualities in alchemy, barely able to hold her own.

Husband, tell me, where did you find so many special Physiques?"

Shen Wen chuckled heartily at her words, just about to speak.

Suddenly, the space beside him rippled almost imperceptibly, and a blurry phantom quietly emerged. It was his Protector, who had always been hidden in the dark.

The Protector's voice directly entered Shen Wen's mind, carrying a hint of solemnity:

"Young Lord."

Shen Wen's smile receded slightly as he looked over.

The Protector continued his mental message: "Revered Master just sent a message through a secret technique. He is fully aware of your actions in the Northwest Continent."

"Those hidden bugs from the Hall of Souls have become increasingly active and rampant recently."

"Revered Master asked me to inquire if you need me to escort you back to the Pill Tower immediately, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."

"Furthermore..."

The Protector paused, his voice becoming even more respectful:

"Old Ancestor has also spoken; he wishes to see you."

"Old Ancestor wants to see me?"

Shen Wen was a bit curious. There was only one Old Ancestor in the Pill Tower, the Old Ancestor formed from a Grade 9 Profound Pill, with a Six-Star Dou Sheng cultivation.

He had absolute control over the Pill Tower. However, he rarely appeared before the world, and most affairs were handled by the various Elders and his Revered Master, Old Monster Lin.

Now the Old Ancestor wanted to see him... but he still had to stay here for a while. Not to mention he had to observe the Fallen Heart Flame, and there was also Zi Yan.

"Send a message back, I might need to stay here for a while longer."

Whether it was for his Cultivation of the Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art or for him to establish a connection with Zhu Kun later, contact with Zi Yan was essential.

Zi Yan, whether for his cultivation of the Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art.

Or to establish a connection with Zhu Kun later, interacting with her was necessary.

"Alright!"

The Protector said nothing, just nodded in agreement. "Also, this is part of the message from Revered Master, regarding the locations of some Hall of Souls branch halls in the Northwest..."

A map landed in front of Shen Wen, and his eyes lit up; his Revered Master was quite capable.

"What else did the old man say?"

The Protector hesitated for a moment, then said: "Revered Master also asked, since you now have a wife and two concubines, when will you give him a grand-disciple!"

As these words came out.

This sentence was not a mental message; instead, everyone in the flying boat heard it. Cao Ying and the other two blushed, and Shen Wen was speechless, "It's not like I can just have one whenever I want!"

"This is a Pill Formula urgently sent by Revered Master!"

A Pill Formula slowly drifted down. Shen Wen casually took it, "Child-Bearing Fruit, Hundred Infant Grass... are these all Materials for having children?"

"Yes, Revered Master wants you to work harder."

After speaking, the Protector vanished into the Void Realm. Shen Wen, seeing the gazes of the women, lightly coughed and put away the Pill Formula.

"This Pill Formula is interesting, I'll research it."

Cai Lin was more direct, "Husband should quickly refine a batch, otherwise, I'm worried that the higher our cultivation, the more difficult it will be to conceive later."

"Cough cough! Alright, I'll refine it when I have time."

Shen Wen looked out the window of the ark; the scenery outside had already changed to the perpetually gloomy landscape of the Izumo Empire.

"We've arrived at the Izumo Empire."