Chapter 3: The Sensible Hai Bodong

Seeing that Ji Feng suspected he had hidden the Companion Purple Crystal Source, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King panicked, its speech becoming stuttering. "Master Dou... Master Dou Zong, I really didn't lie to you. Three months ago, two people did steal the Companion Purple Crystal Source. Look at this corner of mine; it was cut off by a Dou Huang woman."

"It shouldn't be lying. Ji Feng, let's go."

Confirming that Xiao Yan had come here three months ago, there was no need for Jiang Xing to stay. He originally came to steal something, and since the Amethyst Winged Lion King didn't provoke him, there was no reason to kill it. It would be of no benefit. As for the sixth-level magic core, his grandfather was a six-star Dou Sheng, and it's no exaggeration to say that the toys he played with as a child were all seventh-level magic cores. The sixth-level magic core really didn't attract him; it wasn't worth the storage space.

If the Amethyst Winged Lion King knew what Jiang Xing was thinking, it would definitely doubt its own existence. Its magic core was a coveted treasure for many, but to Jiang Xing, it was a waste of space.

Jiang Xing had anticipated this outcome, so there was no need to be discouraged. He could go to the Snake Tribe and wait for an opportunity. He also wanted to meet Medusa, the queen of the snake people. In the original novel, to help her tribe escape the desert, Medusa chose to use the power of strange fire to temper her body and activate the ancient Sky-Swallowing Python bloodline. Although this method had a chance of success, the snake people had a yin and cold constitution, while strange fire was an extremely yang thing. Medusa suffered a lot using strange fire to evolve, but she eventually broke through to the Dou Zong level and became the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python. Jiang Xing admired her spirit and naturally wanted to meet her.

Jiang Xing and Ji Feng went to the cave discovered by the Little Medical Fairy. After confirming that Xiao Yan had taken the remaining maps and other items, they set off for the Snake People. The Snake People were not far from the Monster Mountains, and with Ji Feng's help, Jiang Xing arrived at Graphite City in less than an hour. He remembered that there was a remaining map of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire in Hai Bodong's possession. Although he would have to rob Xiao Yan eventually, Jiang Xing was cautious and preferred to secure it first.

In Graphite City, there were not many people with Dou Ling strength. Using his powerful soul power, Jiang Xing quickly located Hai Bodong's map shop. They arrived at "Gutu," and the door was still open. Inside, the shop wasn't spacious but very bright. There were no customers, and business was quiet. An old man was behind the counter, carefully making a map. This old man should be Hai Bodong.

"The items are on the counter; choose whatever you want." Hai Bodong didn't raise his head and continued drawing.

Jiang Xing, knowing the original story, walked to a wooden shelf where a torn map was placed. He casually rummaged through the yellowed maps, picked up a stack, and shook his palm slightly. A torn picture the size of a palm fell out. "Found it!" He bent down and picked up the remaining map of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire.

Suddenly, a hoarse voice sounded from behind the counter. "Boy, I won't sell that incomplete map. Put it down."

"You should have the other half of the map, right? Hand it over, and don't force me to take it by force." Jiang Xing seemed not to hear Hai Bodong and spoke to himself.

"Boy, you are too arrogant. If that's the case, don't blame me for bullying the weak." Hai Bodong's cold aura spread out, covering the entire store, and rushed towards Jiang Xing and Ji Feng.

"Humph, a Dou Ling dares to be so presumptuous." Ji Feng released the aura of his five-star Dou Zun, pressing Hai Bodong to the ground.

"Dou Zong..." Fear filled Hai Bodong's eyes. Despite his current Dou Ling strength, he had once been a Dou Huang powerhouse. Anyone releasing such momentum must be at least a high-level Dou Zong. Seeing Hai Bodong recognize him as a Dou Zong, Ji Feng did not explain. What was there to explain to an ant? "Are you willing to hand over the incomplete map now?" Jiang Xing signaled Ji Feng to stop.

"I'll pay... I'll pay." Hai Bodong, sweating, quickly took out the other half of the map and presented it with both hands. The temper of the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the top ten strongest in the Gama Empire, was gone. Even the guards were Dou Zong masters; what could he do? Even if he sacrificed the entire Mitel family, it was nothing. Hai Bodong hoped that after handing over the map, they would let him go.

At the same time, he wondered why a high-level Dou Zong was in Graphite City. Was it for the strange fire? He thought if he gave them his research on the strange fire's location, they might let him go.

"Young Master, I was rude earlier. I guess your goal is the strange fire. I've discovered strange fire fluctuations nearby. After several investigations, I've found the approximate location. I'd like to offer it to you." He pulled out a thin piece of parchment and presented it.

Jiang Xing glanced at it. It was a detailed map of the Tagor Desert, with conspicuous flame symbols in the east, west, and north. Knowing the Green Lotus Earth Core Fire was east of Graphite City, this map would guide him and Ji Feng, saving them the search effort.

Seeing Hai Bodong's sensibility, Jiang Xing looked at him approvingly. "Well, that's good. Let's forget about what happened."

With the remaining map and strange fire location secured, Jiang Xing was no longer interested in staying. He put away the map, confirmed the direction, and then flew towards the east of Graphite City.