Liu Xi looked at Cao Ying in surprise. That serious look was not bad at all.
She lacked the charm that captivated everyone,
but she had the innocence of a girl from a neighboring family. The title of "Switch" was well deserved!
But who knows if that look was an act or a sincere expression of her feelings?
Liu Xi raised his head, looking at the sky at a 45-degree angle. His voice was calm and peaceful as he slowly said,
"Then let's look everywhere."
"Then we are friends now,"
Cao Ying said, her lips slightly curved into a smile that seemed to have a hint of sincerity.
Liu Xi thought it was quite cute, but now that Cao Ying had been rescued and Mu Gu had escaped, it was time to go get the Danling Juice.
"We have things to do, so we're leaving. Be careful. Once you find the herbs, leave this Alchemy World as soon as possible."
Cao Ying's expression froze, thinking that she was alone, and Song Qing had abandoned her and escaped alone. It was still unknown whether the other alchemists would be able to escape pursuit.
Outside, Mu Gu, the real Dou Zun master, was wandering around. If she met him, she would be doomed.
For now, only by staying with Liu Xi could she feel complete. As for Song Qing… let's not talk about him.
Or… no, Mr. Liu Xi and I are friends now, and friendship should be sincere, not calculated.
Cao Ying's expression changed constantly, until her beautiful face finally showed a look of despondency. She timidly asked,
"Master, can I stay with you forever? Those bastards from the Soul Palace are still roaming the Dan Realm. I would definitely die if I left you. I
will just stay by your side. I won't harm you or cause you any trouble. I swear, I'm not lying this time."
Zi Yan and Xiong Zhan remained silent. In short, Liu Xi could leave these matters to Liu Xi.
He lowered his head, thinking for a moment. Cao Ying was telling the truth. Leaving Cao Ying alone now was indeed dangerous.
However, Liu Xi glanced at Zi Yan and Xiong Zhan next to him. Even if Cao Ying was attached to them, there was nothing to worry about.
In the meantime, he could use the Earth Core Soul Essence to test Cao Ying's resolve and see if they could become true friends.
Liu Xi nodded, "Okay, then follow us."
With that, he turned around and left. He still had to find the Danling Juice, and there was no time to waste.
Zi Yan yawned, glanced at the delighted Cao Ying, and suddenly tugged Liu Xi's sleeve. When Liu Xi turned around, he looked puzzled,
exclaimed, "Brother, hug me!"
Liu Xi smiled faintly, leaned down slightly, grabbed Zi Yan by the armpits, lifted her up and placed her in his arms.
"Okay, it's time for us to go, Brother Xiong, we need to continue searching for the Mysterious Water Tiger Dragon. You should lead the way."
Xiong Zhan glanced at Cao Ying, who seemed a little weak and did not mind the sudden intrusion of a human. After all, such a weak creature could only be given a slap in the face!
"Okay, follow me."
Then Xiong Zhan and Liu Xi soared into the air. Both were Dou Zun, and with just one step, they were already tens of feet apart.
Seeing Liu Xi leave without a second thought, and the burly man Liu Xi called Brother Xiong, Cao Ying was a little angry. She pouted, feeling a little offended.
Cao Ying, the charming daughter of the Cao family and the disciple of the giant Danta, was both beautiful and charming. She was always the center of attention and surrounded by people.
Only Liu Xi dared to ignore Cao Ying, which made him feel slightly offended, but also curious.
Her lips curled in mild interest, and she muttered to herself, "A friend?! What a new experience! Besides alchemy, I, Cao Ying, now have a friend."
Cao Ying soared into the air and chased after Liu Xi. He was a true supreme genius of Danta. Although his Dou Qi level was lower than Liu Xi's, he still possessed the strength of Dou Zong.
"Haha, sir, since we are now friends, could you introduce me to this beautiful girl in your arms and this powerful venerable one?"
Hearing this, Liu Xi glanced at Cao Ying who had caught up with him. Seeing the curiosity flashing in her beautiful eyes, he knew it was no secret. He briefly introduced them:
"This is Zi Yan, and this honorable one is Xiong Zhan, the Mountain Lord of the Wanyao Mountains…"
Or is this the purpose for which you discussed the matter earlier, but fortunately did not take any action… Liu Xi thought about it and did not say it out loud, after all, the incident had not yet occurred.
However, Cao Ying gasped, looking at the smiling Xiong Zhan in shock. Suddenly, her skin moved and she was overcome with fear.
If she really followed Song Qing to the Wanyao Mountains and appeared before this person, the result would be the same as meeting the middle-aged man in black.
After all, the difference between a peak level seven monster and a level eight monster is truly enormous, so great that it makes one despair.
He immediately looked at Liu Xi with envy. By befriending such a local tyrant, simply entering the Wanyao Mountains, searching for medicinal herbs would undoubtedly become many times easier.
Moreover, he was Dou Zun, which meant that any problem would be solved. In the world of alchemy, Dou Zun was considered a power of the highest order.
They were silent the entire way.
Xiong Zhan walked ahead, his ferocious aura permeating the air. The Wanyao Mountains, once teeming with magical beasts, seemed surprisingly silent.
Here, Xiong Zhan was the ruler. Not a single beast dared to challenge his authority. Even the few powerful seventh-level magical beasts remained silent, not daring to come out.
They soon arrived at a place where two peaks pierced the clouds, and a stream flowed between them.
Upon arriving, Liu Xi caught a whiff of the distinctive fragrance of Danling Juice, and a spark of delight flashed in his eyes.
Cao Ying, who arrived shortly after him, also caught a whiff of the fragrance, and a look of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes. As a lone genius and the charming daughter of the Cao family, she was undoubtedly well-informed.
As soon as they smelled the subtle fragrance, they realized that Liu Xi was looking for the herb—Danling Juice.
They landed one after another, and suddenly saw a mossy boulder nearly ten meters high at the source of the stream.
In the center of it was a gaping hole, from which a barely noticeable, turbid emerald-green liquid was oozing. The fragrance was coming from this hole.
Gradually lowering their gaze, they saw under the boulder, at the source of the stream, a ten-foot-wide lake.
The lake was so deep that the bottom could not be seen. The water was incredibly calm, without a single ripple. Everything seemed serene and harmonious.
Xiong Zhan reached this point with a wide smile. He took a few steps forward, reached the edge of the lake, and stamped his foot. The ground shook and ripples spread across the surface.
Then Xiong Zhan spoke, his voice like thunder, resounding with incredible force:
"Little Tiger Dragon, I haven't seen you for decades. I'm here to borrow your treasure!"