Upon entering the Imperial Capital, Lin Xiu and his two companions found a restaurant.
Due to Medusa's striking figure, despite her face being partially concealed, she still attracted many gazes, so they opted for a private room.
After Lin Xiu finished ordering, Medusa looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Why don't we go straight to Misty Cloud Sect? I can handle Yun Shan, and with you and the little girl here, Misty Cloud Sect poses no threat."
Slap!
Zi Yan slammed the table. "I'm not a little girl!"
Medusa glanced at her but ignored the comment.
"What's the rush? It's been a year since you had conflicts with Misty Cloud Sect. A couple more days won't make a difference."
Lin Xiu had no intention of explaining himself. Thinking about the issues he encountered with the magic core these past two days, he asked directly, "How do you cultivate the poison attribute Dou Qi in your Snake People Tribe? Do you need to pair it with a specific Qi Method?"
"Hmm? Are you thinking of switching cultivation paths?" Medusa looked somewhat surprised. "Aside from specific environments, there's no such thing as poison attribute Dou Qi. Snake People's Dou Qi contains toxin corrosion, which stems from our bloodline. Even if you obtain that magic core, you won't be able to cultivate it unless you find a toxic area or a natural toxin source that can continuously supply you."
No wonder. Lin Xiu now understood why he successfully opened the Yuan aperture but couldn't fill it with poison attribute Dou Qi. If there's no poison in the air, how could he absorb it?
"You already have the Heavenly Flame; there's no need to pursue toxins further. After all, toxins that can rival the Heavenly Flame are extremely rare."
Out of kindness, Medusa advised, "Being so young, you should focus all your energy on cultivation. Mixing Dou Techniques and toxins will hinder your progress."
"Thank you for the reminder. I know my limits," Lin Xiu nodded. With his Poison Aperture capable of absorbing toxins, he wasn't lacking in potent poisons, like the Woeful Poison Body.
After a satisfying meal, Lin Xiu planned to find a place to stay and wait until three days later to head to Misty Cloud Sect. Upon hearing the news of Gu He marrying Yun Yun, he didn't need to ask to know when Xiao Yan would arrive at Misty Cloud Sect.
...
Three days later.
Xiao Yan and his group were ready. Outside Imperial Capital, the army stood in formation, marching mightily towards Misty Cloud Mountain.
"Lord Xiao, aren't we waiting a bit longer for Elder Lin?" Su Mei from Luo Sha Gate asked as departure seemed imminent.
Tie Wu and Old Yin stood beside her.
"Elder Lin?"
Upon hearing Su Mei's question, Hai Bo Dong, Jia Xing Tian, and others flashed a hint of confusion in their eyes.
Feeling the converging gazes, Xiao Yan didn't know how to respond because he couldn't contact Lin Xiu.
"I think we don't need to wait," Xiao Li spoke up, drawing everyone's attention. "We now have seven Dou Emperors and about ten Dou Kings. Missing one Dou Emperor won't have much impact."
"If we keep waiting, Gu He and Yun Yun's wedding might proceed smoothly, and many people might intervene."
Upon learning it was just one Dou Emperor missing, Hai Bo Dong agreed to go up the mountain directly. People from Jia Ma Empire undoubtedly sided with Xiao Yan and agreed with Xiao Li's opinion.
Minority yielded to the majority.
Su Mei and the other two said nothing more.
"Don't worry, leave Yun Shan to me," Xiao Yan reassured, understanding their concerns, and injected them with a dose of confidence once again.
Shortly after,
Magic Beasts soared into the sky, while Xiao Yan and the others unfurled their Dou Qi wings and flew straight towards Misty Cloud Mountain.
Meanwhile,
At Misty Cloud Mountain, it was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, filled with a festive atmosphere.
The large square was filled with tables and chairs, with every seat occupied.
In a corner, Lin Xiu and Zi Yan sat at a table.
"This dish is delicious, Lin Xiu, and this one's not bad either," Zi Yan said, her hands moving constantly.
Beside Lin Xiu, a young man smiled and spoke, "Sect Master will come out soon. Let me tell you, our Sect Master is very beautiful, but unfortunately, she's been married off to Elder Gu."
"Is that so? Do you have feelings for Sect Master?"
Lin Xiu casually asked.
The young man was the young master of the Lin family in Te Lan City, the owner of the horse Lin Xiu had previously cared for.
Three days ago, Lin Xiu had just arrived in the Imperial Capital, finished eating, and coincidentally ran into him.
The young man was very surprised to see Lin Xiu and warmly approached him to chat.
Later, upon learning that Lin Xiu had returned from Jia Nan Academy with no urgent matters, he invited him to attend the festivities at Misty Cloud Sect.
As the young man was responsible for procurement, he brought along a couple of people, which was of no concern.
Thus, Lin Xiu arrived at Misty Cloud Sect ahead of Xiao Yan and even took a seat at the banquet.
Medusa wasn't present because her striking appearance and figure made her conspicuous in the Jia Ma Empire, hardly a secret.
If she appeared, it would quickly draw attention from Misty Cloud Sect.
A shy smile crossed the young man's face as he nodded with a hint of regret in his tone. "Sect Master doesn't usually show herself. Since the battle between Xiao Yan and the young Sect Master, Sect Master has not appeared again, and the sect has been managed by the Old Sect Master."
"Have you thought about your future plans?" Lin Xiu asked him.
The young man was taken aback.
Lin Xiu continued, "For example, if Misty Cloud Sect were to cease to exist, what would you do? Return to Te Lan City?"
His pupils shook slightly, and he quickly glanced around. Seeing no one paying attention, he sighed in relief.
Lowering his voice, he replied, "This is Misty Cloud Sect. Why would you say such things recklessly? It could provoke anger."
After a pause, he added, "Misty Cloud Sect won't disappear. I heard about what happened in the Imperial Capital a few days ago, but you're not from Misty Cloud Sect, so you wouldn't understand. In recent years, many Dou Kings and Dou Emperors have emerged in the sect. Many elders who were stuck at Dou King for over a decade have broken through to Dou Emperor. With Xiao Yan and those people from Jia Ma Empire, they can't possibly be our opponents."
The young man pointed to the end, and said it very implicitly, but from his expression, it can be seen that he is full of confidence in Misty Cloud Sect.
Zi Yan next to him curled her lips.
These people didn't realize who was the winner.
What's the point of guarding against Xiao Yan? Lin Xiu and the snake girl joining forces are enough to overthrow Misty Cloud Sect.
She didn't say these words.
The whole square was bustling with people constantly passing through and heading to the main hall in front.
Although the Misty Cloud Sect is now surrounded by enemies, there are still people coming to give gifts and congratulations.
And these people are all for Gu He's face.
Inside the main hall.
The elders smiled brightly. In the middle of the crowd, Gu He was wearing a festive robe, full of glory and spirit.
With a call of "Sect Master", Yunshan walked in from outside.
Seeing this, the other elders left one after another.
"Sect Master."
Gu He saluted him, and his arm was held before he bowed down.
"Haha, Gu He, after today, you will be a member of my Misty Cloud Sect. If I am not here in the future, the sect will rely on you."
Yunshan smiled.
Gu He waved his hands repeatedly.
"By the way, according to reliable information, Xiao Yan is going to lead people to attack the Misty Cloud Sect today."
Yunshan's face suddenly became serious.
Gu He's smile faded, his eyes flickered, and he was silent for a while, and said in a low voice: "Sect Master, I won't let anyone ruin my wedding with Yun Yun."
"Hehe, with your reputation as the Pill King Gu He in the Jia Ma Empire, if someone ruins the wedding... it is indeed a shameful thing."
Yun Shan's words hinted at something, with a tone that subtly encouraged.
"Sect Master, I'll go out to entertain the guests first," Gu He nodded slightly, finding an excuse to leave.
This kind of provocation was too straightforward, but for the sake of Yun Yun, he could only go along with it.
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