Chapter 176: Ambush on the Inner Courtyard Elder!

Chapter 176: Ambush on the Inner Courtyard Elder!

This time, Xiao Ze chose a different route to return to Jia Nan Academy.

He passed through several cities he had never visited before, searching for someone suitable to establish a bond with.

However, despite the northwest of the continent being a place of great talent, Xiao Ze did not find anyone suitable.

"It seems I will have to further improve my strength before going to Zhongzhou."

"As for the Dantian celebration that takes place every thirty years, there are still several years left. I can't wait until it's about to be held to go to Zhongzhou."

"I wonder if the Alchemy Section of Jia Nan Academy has the ability to recommend students to study at the Dan Tower."

"If I can take advantage of the Alchemy Section's recommendation to go directly to the Dan Tower, it would save a lot of trouble."

Xiao Ze planned to ask Elder Huo of the Alchemy Section when he returned to the inner courtyard.

As he thought about this, Xiao Ze sensed the presence of a high-level magical beast similar to a snake and headed towards it immediately.

As soon as he approached, the pressure from the Rainbow Snake forced the beast to submit.

Then, the Green Snake Three Flower Eyes skill controlled it.

"Wow, this ability to control magical beasts of the same level is impressive."

"Even if it's a Dou Zong level magical beast, I can control it and force a contract easily."

Xiao Ze felt that his abilities were extremely effective against snake-type magical beasts.

After dealing with the magical beast, Xiao Ze decided to rest nearby.

He took out the violet orb, planning to process the Companion Violet Crystal.

He felt a slight warmth in his palm and applied some force. With a crack, the violet orb broke.

The Companion Violet Crystal inside the orb fell into the jade box that Xiao Ze had prepared.

The little rainbow snake, which had been sleeping on Xiao Ze's wrist, seemed to detect the presence of the Companion Violet Crystal. It moved slightly and opened its eyes, shining upon seeing the crystal.

But instead of pouncing on it, it rubbed against Xiao Ze's hand and gently licked his hand.

"Haha, little glutton, you always wake up when there's something to eat."

"Go ahead, it's for you."

Xiao Ze placed the fragments of the violet orb in front of the little snake. The snake licked the fragments and also cleaned Xiao Ze's hand.

Feeling the strange sensation on his palm, Xiao Ze smiled and petted the snake's head.

After drinking a bit of the Companion Violet Crystal, the snake coiled back on Xiao Ze's wrist and fell asleep.

"This little one is a real sleeper."

Xiao Ze shook his head, knowing that the snake, being young, needed to sleep to absorb the energy.

"In a few days, we will reach the Black Corner Region. After dealing with the guardian of the Hall of Souls, I wonder what the Hall of Souls will do."

"The guardians of the Hall of Souls are divided into Earth, Sky, and Human levels. The one I dealt with was at the lowest Human level."

"Even if they make a big fuss, they shouldn't send a Venerable Elder of the Hall of Souls, right?"

Xiao Ze stroked his chin, thinking they would probably send more guardians to investigate.

In a few days, Xiao Ze entered the Black Corner Region, recognizing the familiar terrain with a smile.

But this time, he had no intention of searching for resources.

His experiences in the Snake Empire and the Magical Beast Mountain Range had significantly increased his reserves of medicinal herbs.

He didn't need to worry about resources in the short term.

Suddenly, Xiao Ze frowned as he sensed a battle in the distance. One of the fighters seemed familiar to him.

...

In a dense forest...

"Elder Lin, you've done enough for the Mo Tie Mercenary Group."

"We will sacrifice ourselves to stop the enemy, and you must leave first."

Xiao Li spoke to Elder Lin with a fierce smile, like a cornered wolf.

"Haha, don't underestimate the old man. I promised Xiao Ze that I would take care of you, and I won't abandon you. Besides, the inner courtyard reinforcements are on their way."

Elder Lin smiled reassuringly.

"Hahaha, I don't think reinforcements will arrive." A sinister laugh echoed, followed by the sound of the wind.

Elder Lin sensed two powerful auras, and his face darkened.

After the chaos in the inner courtyard, Jia Nan Academy had organized their elders to retaliate in the Black Corner Region.

The forces of the Black Corner Region, under Han Feng's leadership, formed the Black Corner Alliance to oppose Jia Nan Academy.

In the past month, dozens of battles had occurred, including some between Dou Wang and Dou Huang levels.

Today, Elder Lin was escorting the Mo Tie Mercenary Group back to Jia Nan City.

Unexpectedly, the Black Corner Alliance discovered them and sent two strong Dou Wang to ambush them.

After a battle, Elder Lin managed to lead the group into the forest.

But the enemies, like sharks smelling blood, closely followed.

"Ha, do two Dou Wang think they can catch us?"

Elder Lin smiled coldly, having discussed the Extreme Yang Pill he possessed with Xiao Li.

The Extreme Yang Pill had proven extremely useful in the chaos of the inner courtyard.

With the pill, Elder Lin was confident in defeating the two Dou Wang.

"What if this sect master joins?"

A bloodied figure suddenly appeared, filling the air with a strong smell of blood. Elder Lin's face darkened.

The Blood Sect Master, Fan Lao.

A true Dou Huang, along with two Dou Wang, was a lethal combination, even with the pill.

"I didn't expect a small mercenary group to be worth so much for an inner courtyard elder to escort them. We've caught a big fish."

Fan Lao smiled sinisterly, watching Elder Lin and Xiao Li.

The battle was imminent. Fan Lao watched relaxed, as Elder Lin fought against the Dou Wang.

Elder Lin, fighting two enemies of his level, was at a disadvantage, especially with a Dou Huang lurking.

"Don't kill the old man. His blood isn't very good for training if he's dead."

Fan Lao smiled coldly. Although he smiled, his words were chilling.

Xiao Li watched helplessly, gripping his weapon.

Fan Lao approached Xiao Li.

"I wonder who you are."

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