Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 925 - 923 Pointing Towards the Western Province [Fourth Update]

Zou Shaolong was unable to hold his face, flushed red with embarrassment.

Thinking back to the moment he proudly presented five hundred Source Stones and five Longevity Spirits, he thought highly of himself, assuming Xiao Yi and his companions were inexperienced in the ways of the world.

But then, observing Xiao Yi's casual and effortless gift in return—a thousand Source Stones.

The Source Stones lying within the ring were like an invisible palm fiercely slapping his face, sending a burning, stinging pain to both cheeks. It felt as if a beggar was flaunting a Silver Ingot found from the trash in front of the richest of the rich!

It was truly a shameful debacle!

On the other hand, Nantian Wen already knew of Xiao Yi's wealth, aware that he possessed many Source Stones, and burst into laughter, saying, "Brother Xiao, your return gift is far more valuable than my Red Sky Sword. Looks like I have taken a bit of advantage from you, but what can I do if you're such a prosperous lad..."

As the two interacted more, Nantian Wen also revealed his true character.

With his supreme sovereignty in the Nantian Dynasty, every action observed, he had to suppress his real self. But in front of Xiao Yi, he didn't need to conceal anything, and this sense of freedom indeed made him genuinely appreciate Xiao Yi.

Otherwise,

Nantian Wen would not have fought so persistently for Xiao Yi, contesting for a spot in the Reincarnation Realm.

Xiao Yi, grinning, responded, "Brother Nantian jokes." After a pause, he continued, "Brother Nantian, do you know much about the Western Province?"

He was soon to travel there.

Yet, he knew nothing about it.

Nantian Wen paused, about to speak, when he noticed Zou Shaolong signaling him with his eyes.

Nantian Wen, sharp as always.

He immediately understood that Zou Shaolong wanted to show off in front of Xiao Yi to gain his favor. Nantian Wen secretly sneered: Now you realize that my brother Xiao is the real deal!

Nantian Wen chuckled, "Why don't we let Lord Zou explain this? He's more familiar with the situation in the Western Province!"

"Oh?"

Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, also seeing through Nantian Wen's intentions. After all, he just needed information about the Western Province; it didn't matter to him whose mouth it came from.

Moreover, Xiaoshanhe Institute and the Daqian Dynasty were ultimately in Southern State; to continue expanding, they couldn't bypass the mighty mountain that was Nantian Holy Land.

As long as Nantian Holy Land didn't provoke him, Xiao Yi was quite willing to cooperate with them.

With this thought.

Xiao Yi decided to help Nantian Wen out by taking advantage of this opportunity. He turned to Zou Shaolong, smilingly asking, "Lord Zou, could you talk about the situation in the Western Province?"

"Of course, certainly!"

Zou Shaolong sent a grateful glance towards Nantian Wen, then said solemnly, "This Western Province is dominated by a single Buddhist sect; no sovereign states exist there, everything is under control of various temples, which are all governed by the Western Region Holy Land of Spirit Mountain…"

With Zou Shaolong's introduction, Xiao Yi gained a general understanding of the Western Province.

Aside from the transcendental Holy Spirit Mountain in the whole Western Province.

The real authority was held by the Four Great Temples alliance which led the Four Great Buddhist Nations—not actual countries, but alliances formed around the four temples of Vajra Temple, Shaolin Temple, Celestial Dragon Temple, and Hanging Temple.

Among these Four Great Buddhist Nations, Shaolin Temple and Vajra Temple were the most powerful.

Hanging Temple and Celestial Dragon Temple are hardly different.

Zou Shaolong said, "Although you have slaughtered the Celestial Dragon's eight disciples, and the strength of Celestial Dragon Temple has greatly diminished, as long as the Celestial Dragon Supreme is still around, the status of Celestial Dragon Temple remains unshakable!"

"So it is!"

Xiao Yi nodded to himself, quite agreeing with Zou Shaolong's analysis.

Previously, Zou Shaolong only thought about befriending Xiao Yi and did not consider too much. Now he regained his senses, showing a puzzled expression, and asked, "Xiao, why do you ask so much about the matters of the Western Province?"

Xiao Yi laughed: "It's nothing... As the saying goes, know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be in peril. Now that I have killed the Celestial Dragon's eight disciples, the Celestial Dragon Supreme might not be willing to let it go. Knowing more about them allows me to prepare in advance!"

"Don't worry, since you have killed the Celestial Dragon's eight disciples, the Celestial Dragon Supreme definitely won't provoke you easily anytime soon. Moreover, with your current strength, unless the Supreme Venerable takes action, who could be your opponent? As for the Supreme Venerable, you are even less to worry about..."

Zou Shaolong waved his hand, speaking nonchalantly, "There is an agreement among Holy Lands that forces beyond Supreme Venerable are not to intervene in other Holy Lands. Even if the Celestial Dragon Supreme had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to easily step foot into our Southern State territory..."

Xiao Yi smiled and nodded: "That would indeed be for the best. Lord Zou, Nantian, you have come from afar; I will have a dinner prepared, and tonight we should have a good drink!"

"Haha, well said, well said!" Zou Shaolong laughed heartily.

Nantian Wen smiled and nodded, indicating no problems.

However...

His gaze towards Xiao Yi carried a hint of strangeness.

That night.

Xiao Yi and the others clinked their cups back and forth, and under the outpouring of Spiritual Wine, Zou Shaolong quickly fell into drunkenness. Only Xiao Yi, Nantian Wen, and Little Lin continued drinking, fiercely gulping down several mouthfuls of strong liquor.

The wine, entering the throat, sliced madly like knives.

"Great wine!"

Nantian Wen praised loudly, then looked sideways at Xiao Yi, seemingly asking mischievously, "When will we set off?"

"Indeed, you've seen through it!"

Xiao Yi's hand, holding the wine jar, paused slightly, and his face gained a hint of a smile, saying to himself, "Let's set off in three days! During my absence, I'll have to ask Big Brother to keep an eye on Daqian Dynasty and Xiaoshanhe Institute!"

Nantian Wen smiled ambiguously: "Aren't you afraid that I might take the opportunity to swallow Daqian Dynasty whole?"

Xiao Yi glanced at him: "Would you?"

"..."

Nantian Wen opened his mouth and finally formed a bitter smile, poured out some liquor to wash his face, and seriously said, "Western Province is the Buddhist heartland, and though there may be internal conflicts within the Buddhists, they are always united against outsiders. You killed the Celestial Dragon's eight disciples, and the Celestial Dragon Supreme will see you as a thorn in his side. If he knows your location in Western Province, the consequences are unimaginable. Have you really thought this through, are you truly determined to go to Western Province?"

Xiao Yi nodded.

Nantian Wen's voice also became much deeper: "Can't you wait longer? Your strength is already comparable to the Supreme Venerable. If given another five or ten years, when you possess enough power, wouldn't it be better to go then?"

Gurgle, gurgle!

Xiao Yi said nothing, merely tilted his head and drained the strong liquor from the jar, exhaling a long breath full of alcoholic fumes, then seriously said: "I indeed can wait, but the tens of millions of innocent souls who perished in Daqian Dynasty cannot. They are still waiting for me to use the head of the Celestial Dragon Supreme to comfort their spirits in heaven!"

Buzz!

A sword light, invisible to the naked eye, burst forth from his body, its cold blade pointing directly towards Western Province…

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