Battle Through the Heavens: It turns out I'm actually the patriarch of the Xiao family!

Chapter 16 Netherworld Poison Fire

The morning sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the young man who was meditating cross-legged on the bed, casting a warm glow upon him.

"call……"

After sitting quietly for a long time, Xiao Chen let out a long breath.

He slowly stretched, his face full of fascination and ecstasy: "The feeling of cultivation is really great."

"pity……"

Slowly climbing out of bed and stretching his limbs, Xiao Chen sighed helplessly.

Currently, he can only absorb external battle qi by consuming the battle qi within his body.

You can only absorb as much as you consume.

It feels like you can only make money by spending the money you have.

Moreover, the most money he has is only one hundred; he can't possibly have one hundred and one.

I'm speechless.

Just as he changed his clothes, Xiao Yan's familiar voice came from outside the door: "Ancestor, are you there?"

"This kid's here really early." Shaking his head helplessly, Xiao Chen pushed open the door and walked out.

"Let's go, I'll take you to Taobao."

As he spoke, Xiao Chen strode forward.

Xiao Yan quickly followed.

Yesterday, the patriarch said he wanted to visit the Xiao family market, and Xiao Yan was looking forward to it.

To stroll the streets with a powerful figure like the Ancestor is something I never even dared to dream of.

Speechless all the way.

On the way, the two also encountered some members of the Xiao family.

Upon seeing Xiao Chen, they all bowed respectfully.

Xiao Chen enjoyed that feeling.

When he was with Su Qingxue, he rarely received this kind of treatment.

After responding with smiles, Xiao Chen led Xiao Yan directly out of the clan, then slowed down and leisurely strolled along the bustling street.

"I've already sent people to collect the Purple Leaf Orchid, Bone Cleansing Flower, and Wood-type Magic Core. We can start refining them today. You should learn more from your teacher; our Xiao Clan also needs a high-level alchemist."

Arriving at the gate of a Xiao family market, Xiao Chen spoke as he walked forward.

There are several such medium-sized markets in Wutan City, each once controlled by one of the three major families.

Now, however, they all belong to the Xiao family...

There were also two guards from the Xiao family at the entrance.

They clearly knew Xiao Chen and his companion.

Upon seeing Elder Xiao Chen arrive, they quickly bowed respectfully.

Nodding slightly, Xiao Chen walked straight in.

Looking at the endless stream of people inside, he smiled and kept walking.

"Master, Third Young Master, are you here to buy something?" Just then, a respectful voice came from behind the two of them.

Hearing the voice, Xiao Chen turned his head and saw seven or eight burly men dressed in the Xiao family's uniform.

The speaker was a burly man in his thirties who was leading the group.

The man wore a badge on his chest, on which were painted nine gold stars.

Clearly, he is a nine-star Dou Zhe.

Seeing Xiao Chen's gaze, the man smiled honestly and said respectfully, "Ancestor, my name is Payne. I am the captain of the guard personally appointed by the clan leader, and I am specifically responsible for protecting the safety of this market."

"So it was you." Xiao Chen smiled.

This is an acquaintance. In the original story, Pain was supposed to be a six-star fighter, but now he has broken through to nine stars.

"Does the ancestor know me?" Payne was flattered.

"I have some impression of you." Xiao Chen nodded.

"You're quite good. Come to my courtyard tonight, and I'll help you reach the Dou Shi realm."

"Thank you so much, Ancestor!" Payne immediately expressed his gratitude with an excited expression.

This is an incredible opportunity!

"Xiao Yan and I are out for a stroll. You go ahead and do your work. If I need anything, I'll call you," Xiao Chen said with a faint smile.

When he first watched Battle Through the Heavens, he thought the big guy named Pain was quite cute and a reliable person.

Xiao Chen's smile made Payne's smile deepen as well.

He scratched his head, nodded, and smiled, "Then please feel free to wander around, Ancestor. We have people everywhere in the market. If you need anything, just give us a call."

Nodding slightly, Xiao Chen continued to lead Xiao Yan forward.

"Pari, take two men and follow the Ancestor and the Third Young Master. Warn those 'golden fingers' in the market that anyone who dares to set their sights on the Ancestor and the Third Young Master will be fired."

"Although our ancestor is incredibly powerful, we still need to shoo away the flies to avoid upsetting him."

Watching the two young figures disappear, Payne turned around and whispered.

"Yes, Captain!" A burly man nodded in a deep voice, and with a wave of his hand, he led two other men into the crowd.

"Hehe, the Ancestor is so gentle, it's really comforting..." Payne smiled as he watched the three people merge into the crowd, and began to look forward to the evening.

……

Following behind Xiao Chen, who was strolling around casually, Xiao Yan glanced at the crowd behind them without making it obvious, and suddenly smiled and said, "Ancestor, that Pain is not bad."

Xiao Chen gave a soft hum, his gaze sweeping over some vendors beside him, before gently shaking his head.

Following Xiao Chen, the two slowly entered the depths of the market.

The items sold deep within the market are generally much more valuable than those sold outside.

Therefore, customers who can come here to make purchases are considered to have some financial strength in Wutan City.

While Xiao Chen was searching for treasures, Xiao Yan, feeling bored, came to a clean stall.

Looking at the many items for sale, his eyes suddenly flickered, and he reached out and picked up a light green bracelet.

The bracelet is made of ordinary material, but with the addition of some ice silver, giving it a cool feel to the touch, making it perfect for summer wear.

Although the material is ordinary, it is still unique and elegant.

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yan still paid for it.

At the same time, Xiao Chen also stopped in his tracks, his gaze sweeping across the stall before settling on a piece of black iron.

The black iron sheet looked very old, covered with rust spots.

"This should be it."

Nodding slightly, Xiao Chen looked at a burly man nearby and waved to him.

The transaction was completed smoothly very quickly.

It cost a total of five gold coins.

After browsing through this market and finding nothing of value, Xiao Chen led Xiao Yan to other markets.

In the end, I bought a few things.

After leisurely strolling out of the market, the two slowly returned to their family home.

Xiao Yan followed Xiao Chen to his courtyard.

Lying on the bamboo chair, Xiao Chen took out the black iron piece and threw it to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan looked it over carefully from head to toe, then asked in confusion, "Ancestor, what is this?"

Xiao Chen smiled and said, "There's a fighting technique stored inside that I think is perfect for you."

"Combat?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "What level?"

The Dou Qi Continent is extremely vast, and there are always some fighting techniques of predecessors that have been lost for various reasons, and eventually obtained by some lucky person.

This piece of black iron may have been left behind by someone from the past.

A smile flickered in Xiao Chen's eyes, and after a moment he laughed, "Absorb Palm: Low-level Profound Rank!"

"Low-level Xuan rank?" Xiao Yan looked disappointed.

If it were in the past, this level of combat skill might have excited him for a long time.

But now...

"Suction Palm: When mastered, it can absorb boulders weighing thousands of pounds. If encountering an enemy, its fierce suction force can forcibly pull out the blood from a human body!"

"Anyway, it's a pretty interesting fighting technique. Take it and practice it. Have your teacher help you check out the specific training methods."

"Go."

Seeing that the patriarch seemed to be asking him to leave, Xiao Yan did not linger any longer.

"Thank you, Ancestor."

After Xiao Yan left, Xiao Chen took out the items he had purchased from various markets in Wutan City.

"To be honest, although they aren't exactly rare treasures, for the people of the Dou Qi Continent, they're already considered extremely fortunate opportunities, right?"

For example, the purple liquid contained within a black stone, the intermediate-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique hidden within an ordinary-looking jade hairpin, and the remnant soul of a demonic beast sealed within a broken compass.

However, Xiao Chen was most interested in the last item.

It was half a page of yellow paper, of unknown material, and completely blank.

However, Xiao Chen, with his rich experience and keen eye, immediately recognized that this was clearly an incomplete map!

Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Chen took out a cyan jade bottle, poured out a drop of milky white liquid, and dripped it onto the yellow paper.

Instantly, a dazzling white light spread out, enveloping the entire yellow paper.

Soon, the yellow paper underwent a visible change.

First, the color turned green, and then some mottled lines appeared on it.

In the upper right corner of the fragment, four slightly blurry characters gradually become visible.

The handwriting was jet black, yet it exuded a burning intensity.

"Netherworld Poison Fire?"

Xiao Chen's eyes lit up when he saw those four words.

I never expected that there would be such a treasure in the market that originally belonged to the Jia Lie family!