[Beep, congratulations to the host for obtaining Zhu Zhuqing from the world of 'Douluo Dalu'.]
"Damn!" Standing at the entrance of the Alchemist Association, Xiao Se couldn't help but curse softly. He had exchanged for elixirs, techniques, and even disgusting organs before, but this was the first time he had exchanged for a person, and no less, it was his favorite little kitten.
Opening the system warehouse again, when he saw the five large characters "Zhu Zhuqing (Encapsulated)," Xiao Se began to feel troubled. He understood the meaning: once taken out, she couldn't be put back. His system warehouse couldn't store living beings.
"Sorry, little kitten. This isn't the right place to release you just yet. Bear with it for a few days. I'll let you out after the Alchemist Convention." He sighed helplessly in his heart. Beneath the icy mask of the Heavenly Silkworm, a bitter smile appeared on his face.
He indeed liked the little kitten. If they were in the world of 'Douluo Dalu', he would undoubtedly pursue her. But in the dangerous world of 'Dou Qi Continent,' where he himself was barely out of danger, bringing along a young girl was even riskier.
"Mr. Xiao Huohuo, please wait a moment." Just as Xiao Se was about to return to Miteer, a crisp voice suddenly called from behind him. It was the little princess with a proud expression, accompanied by Liu Ling, walking toward him.
Hearing this, Xiao Se slightly turned his head, looking at the approaching royal princess, Yao Yue, and Liu Ling. He smiled calmly and quietly waited for them to speak.
"Mr. Xiao Huohuo." The little princess hesitated for a moment after walking up, then smiled at Xiao Se and said, "There's a party tonight."
"Sorry, I have some matters to attend to tonight, so I won't be joining the fun." Xiao Se wasn't surprised by the sudden olive branch extended by the princess. That's how royalty operated — they would draw you in if they found you valuable, discard you if you weren't, and you might even face unwarranted misfortunes.
"In that case, Yao Yue won't insist. If you need anything in the future, feel free to come to me." The princess wasn't surprised by Xiao Se's rejection. After all, she had just been coldly mocking him earlier, and now she was extending an olive branch. Anyone with dignity would refuse.
Xiao Se nodded slightly and blended into the crowd.
Watching Xiao Se slowly disappear from sight, Liu Ling took a few steps forward, standing beside the princess. He lowered his head and whispered, "It seems the princess is quite interested in Xiao Huohuo?"
"Indeed. It's a pity I was too proud earlier, leaving him with a bad impression." Yao Yue sighed and admitted openly. No matter his talent, appearance, or strength, Xiao Se was an exceptional choice. If they could draw him into the royal family, they might one day have another 'Dan King Gu He' in their midst.
Hearing this, Liu Ling smiled softly, fanning his iron fan gently. "It was just a quarrel. The princess is still young, and I believe Xiao Huohuo isn't one to hold grudges. After a few more interactions, I'm sure he'll change his view of you."
"Oh?" Yao Yue's beautiful eyes revealed a hint of surprise. With a smile, she said, "Brother Liu Ling, I recall your master, Dan King Gu He, is an elder of the Misty Cloud Sect, and Nalan Yanran is the disciple of the sect leader. Nalan Yanran seemed to have a good conversation with Xiao Huohuo earlier, likely trying to win him over too. Why help me and not Misty Cloud Sect?"
Though Yao Yue was willful, she wasn't stupid. Liu Ling had his reasons for wanting to pull Xiao Se toward the royal family.
Liu Ling shook his head with a smile. "You're overthinking it, princess. You're interested in Xiao Huohuo, and I don't want Yanran to be deceived by a man we don't fully understand. It's a mutual benefit."
Understanding dawned on the princess, and she extended her small hand to Liu Ling with a smile, "Pleasure working with you!"
"Pleasure working with you!" Liu Ling smiled and shook her hand.
Thus, two cunning foxes formed a temporary political alliance.
Meanwhile, after leaving the Alchemist Association, Xiao Se returned to the room Miteer Auction House had arranged for him. He closed the door, habitually released his Vast Sea Protective Barrier, and then took out the wooden box he had obtained from the trading hall.
"Brother, what is that thing? It's worth exchanging a fourth-grade elixir for?" A crisp voice suddenly rang out. Blue light flickered from Xiao Se's right hand, and Long Kui's graceful figure slowly emerged from the magic sword tattoo, landing beside him.
Xiao Se shook his head with a smile. "I don't know yet. I need to test it."
As he spoke, Xiao Se pointed his sword finger, and a stream of cyan flames burst from his fingertips, forming a cyan fireball the size of a human head in front of him.
He casually tossed the wooden box into the fireball.
Watching the wooden box enter the flames, Xiao Se quickly focused on the fireball, carefully observing any changes.
"What on earth is this thing made of? The wood is resisting the Heavenly Flame?" Seeing that the box wasn't immediately consumed by the Green Lotus Core Flame, Xiao Se took a deep breath. The battle qi in his body surged, and the temperature of the Green Lotus Core Flame soared.
As the fireball's temperature climbed higher, the wooden box finally burned to ash, revealing a black jade piece embedded within. The jade slowly dissolved into a black liquid, flowing through the cyan flames like a small black snake, as if something was about to emerge.
"Brother, it seems like something is about to come out," Long Kui smiled as she observed the transformation.
Xiao Se nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on the changes in the black liquid within the flames.
After about half an hour, the black liquid suddenly erupted with intense black light, engulfing the entire room. Fortunately, Xiao Se had already activated his Vast Sea Protective Barrier, preventing the commotion from attracting attention within the auction house.
Though the black light was intense, it wasn't blinding. As Xiao Se and Long Kui stood within its glow, the black light gradually converged into five special characters.
Xiao Se's gaze swept over the five characters, finally landing on three large ones on the left along with a few smaller ones below:
"Fury of the Fire God" — Divided into five levels, it is unleashed based on Heavenly Flames. Each level requires pure ancient beast blood to cultivate.
"I have the flame, but pure ancient beast blood..." Xiao Se mused for a moment, his gaze turning to the trembling Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python on the bed, smiling, "Little one... oh no, Her Majesty the Queen... Sasha?"
"Squeak!" The small snake shook its head frantically, its pale purple eyes wide with a pitiful look.
Seeing the python's unwillingness, Xiao Se sighed helplessly. It seemed he would have to negotiate once the Queen awakened.
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