The Volcanic Stone Flame, ranked seventeenth on the Heavenly Flame list, two spots higher than the Green Lotus Core Flame.
Chen Xiao had previously used pre-paid information to check, and there were currently three Volcanic Stone Flames on the Dou Qi Continent.
One of them was held by the Yan Clan, already fused with the Nine Nether Golden Ancestor Flame, its power comparable to the Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame, controlled by the Yan Clan Leader, Yan Jin.
The second was in the northeastern region of the Central State, in a place called Yan Xin Cave, in an ownerless state.
As for the third...
"If you want to find the Volcanic Stone Flame, you'll have to go to the Southern Continent. Near the Chi Ying Clan's territory on the Southern Continent, there's a place called Molten Fire Ridge. The Volcanic Stone Flame is there, but there's one thing you need to know: the last time I got this information was over a year ago. At that time, this Volcanic Stone Flame was still ownerless. I'm not sure if someone has already taken it."
Upon hearing the exact location, both Xiao Yan and his master were somewhat taken aback.
They had just returned from the Eastern Sea Coast, and now they had to prepare to head to the Southern Continent again?
It was hard to say why, but they both felt a sense of being directed around by Chen Xiao.
In fact, their feeling wasn't wrong.
The Central State was the largest region on the Dou Qi Continent, and Chen Xiao knew of several ownerless Heavenly Flames in the Central State.
Unfortunately, he wouldn't trade them.
The Heavenly Flames in the Central State that were easy to obtain naturally had to be kept for their own people to absorb.
"We've got it, thank you."
Yao Chen cupped his fists in thanks and then handed Chen Xiao a yellowed piece of parchment.
"This is the map of the inheritance I mentioned. As far as I know, this place poses no danger to Dou Zun experts, but this inheritance is only useful for those with the Woeful Poison Body. You'll know more when you see it, Pavilion Master."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, glanced at it, and handed it to Little Fairy Doctor beside him.
With that, the exchange of information for the day was considered complete.
Chen Xiao didn't worry about Yao Chen playing any tricks. This old man was a smart person and would never do anything that would bring trouble upon himself.
Moreover, for Yao Chen, keeping this information was useless, so there was no need for him to lie.
"Alright, this time we just came to congratulate the Pavilion Master. We've had our tea, and Xiao Yan and I still need to go to the Yun Lan Sect, so we won't be staying any longer."
With the main business concluded, Yao Chen immediately got up to take his leave.
Xiao Yan's grievances with the Yun Lan Sect were no secret, and Chen Xiao had no connection with the Yun Lan Sect, so there was no need to deliberately hide anything.
Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor showed them great respect by rising to see them off.
As the continent's foremost Alchemist and the Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion, Medicine Venerable's status was undeniable, and the outward courtesies had to be observed.
"Chen... Pavilion Master, thank you for the Xiao Family's matter."
Before leaving, Xiao Yan hesitated for a long time before finally saying his thanks.
The last time they met at the Purple Firmament Pavilion, Yao Chen had occupied his body, and Xiao Yan hadn't had a chance to speak.
"No need. I have some friendship with the Xiao Family, and I felt bad seeing the Xiao Family in distress."
Chen Xiao shook his head, not taking it to heart. He also knew what Xiao Yan was referring to.
Compared to the tragic state of the Xiao Family in the original timeline, the current Xiao Family, though still suffering some damage, had managed to preserve all their direct descendants, with only Xiao Zhan's outcome remaining unchanged.
Xiao Yan sighed lightly, clasped his fists again, and then turned to leave.
Watching Xiao Yan's figure gradually recede until it disappeared from sight.
Little Fairy Doctor then spoke, "Two Four-Star Dou Zongs, plus that Medicine Venerable, the Yun Lan Sect will likely be wiped out."
"It's highly possible, but not absolute," Chen Xiao replied with a slight smile.
Xiao Yan's return for revenge this time was nearly a year earlier than in the original timeline.
The timing was different, and Xiao Yan's helpers were also different, so it was understandable that the Yun Lan Sect might have undergone some changes.
In any case, anything was possible.
Little Fairy Doctor gave Chen Xiao a surprised look and asked with a smile, "Do you know something?"
"The Yun Lan Sect has some secrets. Yun Shan was originally on par with Jia Xing Tian, but Jia Xing Tian tried every means to break through to Dou Zong without success, while Yun Shan succeeded. As far as I know, the Soul Hall had a hand in it. There is a Soul Hall Protector within the Yun Lan Sect."
"A Soul Hall Protector... plus Yun Shan, that makes two Dou Zongs, but it shouldn't change much."
"Never mind him, we can just watch the show."
Little Fairy Doctor smiled and dropped the topic.
Having personally visited the Central State, she now understood what a colossal entity the Soul Hall was, and she also understood why Chen Xiao had tried to avoid conflict with the Soul Hall when they were in the Black-Corner Region.
However, Little Fairy Doctor could foresee that in the future, they would most likely end up on the opposite side of the Soul Hall.
After all, Cao Ying's relationship was a factor.
Furthermore, the Soul Hall's methods were truly unlikable.
Of course, that was a matter for the future.
For now, they should focus on developing rapidly while they didn't have too many enemies, so that they would have more confidence when the conflict erupted.
"When I returned this time, I left a spatial node in Purple Cloud City, and yesterday I also left one in Holy City. Once we return to the Central State and select a place to settle, we can open up spatial wormholes. This way, it will be more convenient for the Purple Firmament Pavilion and the Snake-People Race to migrate to the Central State."
"It's good. Zi Yan mentioned this before, and it's good to help her get it done early," Chen Xiao nodded in approval.
Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly, "Do you have any ideas for the place to settle in the Central State?"
Chen Xiao didn't hide anything from Little Fairy Doctor and said directly, "Tian Bei!"
"In the future, the Purple Firmament Pavilion will be stationed in Tian Bei. I've spoken to Cai Lin about this. Tian Bei also has many mountain ranges. Because it's close to the Northern Continent, the climate is a bit cold and gloomy, which is more suitable for the Snake-People Race to survive. When we have strength in the future, we'll gradually move to the Beast Region, which is the most suitable place for the Snake-People Race."
"I chose Tian Bei as the location for two reasons: first, there are no powerful forces there, making things convenient, and it's close to the Northwest. Another reason is that I've obtained some information that there is a ruin in Tian Bei. Being in the right place at the right time, I plan to search it thoroughly."
Humans are like this; once they taste sweetness, they crave more.
It was the same for Chen Xiao as it was for Xiao Yan and his master's transaction.
After the improvement in the Extreme Northern Land, Chen Xiao's interest in ruins greatly increased.
In just about two years, he had gone from Peak Dou Huang to a One-Star Dou Zun. How could such speed be achieved through normal cultivation?
Therefore, opportunities were the key to rapid improvement!
Especially since Chen Xiao, being of the Ice Attribute, did not have as many channels for improvement as the Fire Attribute, he had to seize opportunities.
"Hearing you say that, Tian Bei is indeed a good place."
"The location doesn't really matter, as long as our family is together. After we return to the Central State this time, we will advance on two fronts. I will settle the Purple Firmament Pavilion and the Snake-People Race, and Xian'er will go to accept the inheritance. Also, Qing Lin, I plan to let her go out more this time. This girl is already a High-Stage Dou Zun, but she always relies on us and her personality is too reserved. Going out more to see the world will be good for her." Chen Xiao continued to talk about his plans for returning.
There was nothing more to say about Little Fairy Doctor. Once she accepted the inheritance, the problem of her Woeful Poison Body and the main opportunities would be considered concluded.
However, Qing Lin needed more attention.
Chen Xiao had not forgotten that in the original timeline, Qing Lin had also obtained an opportunity related to the Ancient Heavenly Serpent.
It was a pity that the relevant information was too vague, and there was no accurate location left.
Therefore, for Qing Lin to find this opportunity that belonged to her now, she could only rely on luck.
Other than that, there was no other way in the short term.
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