Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 870 - 868: Return to Nantian

Since the alliance was formed among the three powers.

The Daqian Dynasty officially became the third giant in the Southern State, and there was a great harmony among the three powers.

They developed together, supporting each other.

This allowed the Daqian Dynasty's strength to soar, and the Xiaoshanhe Institute attracted numerous powerful figures to join them. This included over a hundred strong practitioners from the Longevity Secret Realm, who were originally from third-rate families at the bottom of the Nantian Dynasty.

Those families had only one low-tier Human Venerate Realm expert as their pillar.

Unable to enter the true elite circles of the Nantian Dynasty, they could, however, leap to become dominant forces in the Daqian Dynasty.

So much so that even without counting the hundred-plus experts from the Longevity Secret Realm in the Xiaoshanhe Institute, the Daqian Dynasty already had a three-digit number of strong practitioners from the Longevity Secret Realm, which naturally made Yang Ling, the emperor of the Daqian Dynasty, extremely happy.

However...

He hadn't forgotten that the Daqian Dynasty's accomplishments today were all due to Xiao Yi's existence.

Therefore.

While recruiting and wooing these strong practitioners, he also did not forget to support the Xiaoshanhe Institute.

The entire Xiaoshanhe Institute became the martial arts holy land of the Daqian Dynasty.

Xiao Yi became the martial arts saint revered by everyone!

Of course.

This didn't need Yang Ling to deliberately create such reverence, as Xiao Yi's fabulous battle records alone had almost mythologized him!

Among the three giants, apart from the collaboration above the Southern State, the development of the turbulent sea area was also going very smoothly.

With the Daqian Dynasty, Nantian Holy Land, and Nantian Dynasty taking the lead, they constructed island after island on the turbulent sea area and even opened up dozens of fresh sea routes and passages, tightening the connection between the turbulent sea area and the Southern State.

And time...

Quietly passed by in the rapid development of the Daqian Dynasty.

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed since the three major powers formed their alliance...

In these six months.

Xiao Yi had been in the Xiaoshanhe Institute the entire time, guiding the cultivation of Ye Heng and others, while also comprehending the profound ways of a Supreme Venerable.

Although his combat power had increased even more compared to six months ago, confident enough to assure victory even against a Supreme Venerable of the third tier, his progress had slowed somewhat compared to the past. Moreover, and more importantly, to this day Xiao Yi had still not condensed his Primordial Spirit.

Not having condensed a Primordial Spirit meant he was unable to utilize the power of the heavens and the earth.

Which had a huge impact on his combat power.

One day.

Xiao Yi, who was cultivating inside the Xiaoshanhe Institute, suddenly opened his eyes, two brilliant lights flashing through them as if piercing through everything. His lips curled slightly upward, and with a flicker of his body, he appeared outside the Xiaoshanhe Institute.

In the void.

Little Lin landed beside him. Half a year had passed, yet the little fellow showed no signs of growth.

Still as cute as a porcelain doll.

"Elder Nantian, what brings you here so free?" Little Lin blinked, looking at Nantian Ao who was breaking through the sky and appearing before her.

Over the past six months, the Nantian Dynasty had been represented by Nantian Ao, maintaining the goodwill between the two nations.

They had naturally become very familiar with each other.

Nantian Ao reached out to pat Little Lin's head, but the little one agilely dodged and even stuck her tongue out at him, causing Nantian Ao to be both amused and frustrated. He then raised his head to look at Xiao Yi and bowed respectfully, "I've seen Principal Xiao!"

Xiao Yi waved his hand, smiling, "Is there an important matter that brings you here this time?"

Nantian Ao hummed and took out an invitation from his bosom, handing it over respectfully to Xiao Yi, "This is something His Majesty asked me to pass on to you!"

Xiao Yi was startled.

He took the invitation, opened it, and after a glance, frowned and looked towards Nantian Ao, "Nantian Wen is inviting me to attend an auction at the Nantian Dynasty?"

"Yes!"

Nantian Ao smiled and whispered mysteriously, "Principal Xiao, there are quite a few rare items at this auction. I've heard there are even treasures related to the Hall of Longevity, His Majesty specifically asked me to extend this invitation to you!"

Hall of Longevity?

Xiao Yi's pupils shrank slightly.

In the past six months, Nantian Wen had also visited the Daqian Dynasty twice. They had sat down to exchange philosophies and discussed many matters. These interactions gave Xiao Yi a deeper understanding of the Qingtian Realm, especially the Hall of Longevity that dominated the Ancient Times, which was filled with secrets and wonders.

Xiao Yi had long harbored a desire for the Hall of Longevity.

Since there would be treasures related to the Hall of Longevity at the auction, it was natural for Xiao Yi to seize the opportunity to attend.

Upon this thought.

Xiao Yi nodded and said, "Wait for me to give some instructions, and then I will follow you to the Nantian Dynasty!"

"Dean Xiao, take your time!" Nantian Ao chuckled.

Beside them, Little Lin's eyes spun, and he tentatively asked, "Old man, can I go with the boss?"

"This..." Nantian Ao's eyes spun as well, feigning hesitation before saying, "His Majesty only invited Dean Xiao. It wouldn't be quite appropriate for you to go along!"

"What's so inappropriate about that?" As soon as Little Lin heard he couldn't go, he became anxious, scratching his head and quickly said, "Old man, hear me out, what if you do this? I'm pretty familiar with your emperor, and he's always said I'm cute. If you bring me along, he surely won't blame you!"

Watching Little Lin's eager expression, Nantian Ao deliberately put on a stern face and thought for a moment, then slapped his thigh and said, "I could take you, but I'd risk getting scolded. Alright, if you let me pat your head, I'll take you!"

"Okay!" Little Lin agreed without suspicion.

Nantian Ao rubbed his hands together, reached out to pat Little Lin's head, but the next moment, Little Lin had vanished into thin air.

Leaving his palm hitting nothing.

Eh? Nantian Ao was startled.

He saw Little Lin standing in the distance, pouting angrily, and said in frustration, "So you're a crafty old man, very naughty indeed. Now I see, you just wanted to pat my head as an excuse..."

Suddenly having his little scheme exposed by Little Lin, Nantian Ao's face found it difficult to conceal his embarrassment.

Raising his hand to touch his nose, he smiled awkwardly, "You're overthinking it..."

Little Lin huffed, "You just wait, crafty old man. Once we meet your emperor, I'm definitely going to snitch on you. Humph!"

Nantian Ao: "..."

While the elder and the younger were at an impasse, Xiao Yi had finished giving instructions for his absence and, upon noticing the two in their silent standoff, guessed the situation. He felt rather helpless about Nantian Ao's persistent grudge over patting Little Lin's head.

It was all due to that time after forging their alliance when they were toasting each other, and Little Lin took advantage of Nantian Ao's drunken stupor to shave his head bald.

Ever since then, Nantian Ao had been thinking of "revenge."

Unfortunately, Little Lin was too clever, and Nantian Ao never got the chance to exact his "revenge."

Xiao Yi broke the awkward silence, "Let's head out!"

"Yes, yes, yes, let's get going!" Nantian Ao said sheepishly.

Little Lin snorted and made a face at him,

then coyly hid behind Xiao Yi.

The trio took to the skies and set off.

This was Xiao Yi's first return to Nantian since his last solitary visit to the Nantian Dynasty.

Only this time...

Xiao Yi's arrival was not done in secret.

Several days later.

Xiao Yi and his companions reached the Nantian Dynasty's capital, but they encountered some trouble before entering the city...