306: Chapter 306 The Wounds of the Earth King, A Journey Through the Desert

"Mister, please wait a moment!" The attendant led the old man to a room and then turned to leave.

"What exactly is the background of that group? Knowing about the snake scale flower? Seeing through my injury?"

These questions occupied the old man's mind.

Creak!

"Old Mister, sorry to keep you waiting. Please, sit!" Hun Tiandi appeared with a smile and invited the old man to sit. He flipped his hand to take out some spiritual wine and filled the cups.

"Did you come to visit to deliver the snake scale flower?" Hun Tiandi was the first to break the silence.

"Hmph, the snake scale flower is something I obtained years ago at great risk. Although it has no use for humans, I know its value is definitely not small!"

"If you want to take it away for nothing, stop dreaming!"

The old man sneered, as if telling him not to be so whimsical.

Jie jie jie!

Hun Tiandi laughed strangely. "Mister, are you going to lose your life over a snake scale flower? Ignoring the injury inside your body..."

Every word struck the old man's heart. His face turned ashen, and killing intent flowed through him.

Chiss!

The old man suddenly extended a finger. An earthy yellow light erupted, pointing toward Hun Tiandi's brow as fast as lightning.

"Your Majesty..." Outside the private room, Liu Ling and Yan Xing's expressions changed. That bastard old man actually dared to try and harm His Majesty; he deserved to die!

However, they had been ordered beforehand not to enter.

"Kill me? Is Mister content to be a weakling with strength barely at the Dou Ling level for the rest of your life? Having seen the scenery from the mountain peak, do you not want to reach the summit again now that you are at the foot of the mountain?"

Hun Tiandi showed no fear, calmly uttering those words.

"What courage!" The old man's finger stopped just an inch from the brow, a trace of surprise flashing through his aged eyes.

This youth's courage was immense; he had never seen anything like it.

"Sigh, do you have a way to treat my injury?" The old man sat down helplessly and drank a cup of spiritual wine.

"Tell me about your background?" A perfect curve formed at the corner of Hun Tiandi's mouth as he asked calmly.

"My original strength was that of a Dou Huang expert. My name is Tu Xingzi. I've made somewhat of a name for myself in the outside world; people call me the Earth Emperor!"

Earth Emperor? Hun Tiandi's expression remained indifferent as his deep gaze fixed on Tu Xingzi. This man was extremely mysterious, and his mastery over earth-attribute Dou Qi was superb.

Back then, in the Jia Ma Empire, the ten great Dou Huang experts competed, and he had remained undefeated even after fierce battles against several experts of the same realm.

However, after that competition, the Earth Emperor disappeared. No one knew where he had gone.

"Heh, it seems someone still remembers this Emperor's title. You've heard of it..." Tu Xingzi looked at the surprised Hun Tiandi, a hint of pride appearing on his aged face.

Information regarding the various experts of the Jia Ma Empire had all been told to him by Liu Ling.

"Why would a world-renowned Dou Huang expert live in seclusion in the Tagor Desert, selling maps?"

"Upon earlier inspection, the hidden ailment in your body is very serious. Your current strength is only at the Dou Ling level. Why did you end up like this?"

Hun Tiandi inquired.

"Hehe, after that battle back then, my injuries were quite severe. I came to the Tagor Desert and accidentally intruded upon the territory of the Snake-people Tribe. The snake scale flower was plucked from their tribe."

"Because of that, I was hunted by the ruler of the Snake-people Tribe, Queen Medusa. You should know that the strength of magical beasts is terrifying among those of the same rank, and Queen Medusa is a top-tier existence at the Dou Huang level."

"If the Snake-people Tribe didn't have only one such expert, they probably would have attacked the human world long ago."

"During our clash, I was defeated by Medusa. Although I luckily escaped, I was hit by her attack, the Five-Snake Evil Poison Seal. It sealed my strength, and the five poisons corroded my organs and meridians, even causing my strength to drop to the Dou Ling level!"

Tu Xingzi said bitterly, explaining the cause and effect.

"I've hidden here all these years hoping to find someone who can resolve my injury!"

"You want me to remove the Five-Snake Evil Poison Seal on your body?" Hun Tiandi said suddenly and calmly.

"Correct!"

"I'm sorry, I am not an Alchemist..." Hun Tiandi shook his head, telling the truth.

"Yesterday, you were able to see through my injury. You must have a way?" Tu Xingzi's face turned ugly upon hearing the refusal.

"There are so many Alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire. Did you not seek them out?" Hun Tiandi spoke.

"They won't do!" Tu Xingzi shook his head helplessly. He had sought out Alchemists in private; they either couldn't solve it or demanded an exorbitant price.

"Kid, did you have me visit just to humiliate me?" Tu Xingzi said irritably. If he weren't searching for a slim hope of survival, he would never have lowered himself to visit.

"Old Mister, I know you are anxious, but don't be. I am not an Alchemist, but I never said my subordinate wasn't one!"

Hun Tiandi said in a deep voice.

"Come in!"

Subsequently, Liu Ling pushed the door open and walked in. He looked at Tu Xingzi cautiously, placed his fingers on the man's wrist, and slightly closed his eyes. A thread of soul power surged in, probing deep into the body.

Hiss...

After a moment, Liu Ling opened his eyes with a grave expression and took a sharp breath. A seal shrouded the interior, and five poisons were entwined within the organs and meridians. This injury was extremely thorny.

Tu Xingzi stared at Liu Ling with expectation, his face growing darker and darker.

"There is a way, but it is also a bit thorny!" Liu Ling gave an ambiguous answer.

"Whew, that's good!" Tu Xingzi let out a breath, finally seeing a light of hope.

Hun Tiandi was also somewhat surprised.

"Go back for now. Once we've discussed a solution, I'll have someone find you!" Hun Tiandi spoke indifferently.

Tu Xingzi slowly stood up and walked out.

"Your Majesty, are we really going to help him?" Liu Ling asked, puzzled.

"Yes, the snake scale flower is very important to Qing Yue. We must get it!" Hun Tiandi said firmly.

"Prepare yourselves. We are entering the Tagor Desert..."

Soon, everyone prepared water and snake medicine and walked out of the hotel. Looking up at the sky, the blazing sunlight was like boiling water.

As it poured directly onto them, Hun Tiandi distributed storage rings to everyone. Only after filling five storage rings with water was the preparation considered complete.

If one lacked water in the desert, even if they offered a Heavenly Flame in exchange for a water source, no one would agree.

The desert journey began here!

Stepping out of the city gates under the awe-filled gazes of the soldier guards, they stepped into that endless golden desert, their minds made up.

In the boundless desert, with sandstorms raging across the sky, a figure in a green robe braved the scorching heat, constantly moving forward.

Behind him, a line of deep footprints was left, but in the blink of an eye, they were covered by the blowing sand, erasing all traces.

No one would know that someone had once walked here.

The harsh and hostile environment of the Tagor Desert exceeded their expectations. Under the shine of the fierce sun, the yellow sand beneath their feet...

...felt as if it had been stir-fried, scorching and stinging as the grains of sand rubbed against their soles.

As they walked slowly, fine sand mixed into the head-on gale, scraping against their faces like the cuts of a knife.

Hun Tiandi constantly circulated his Dou Qi over his face to prevent sand from blowing into his eyes.

However, such an environment was exactly what he needed: to temper his Dou Qi, his will, and his physique.

Among this group, the most comfortable was Liu Ling. He already possessed fire-attribute Dou Qi and held the Source of the Divine Fire Golden Crow. The blazing heat, the scorching desert, and the dense fire-attribute energy...

...made him so comfortable he nearly groaned. The Dou Qi within his body circulated, being absorbed into him along with the Qingyang Fire Control Technique.

The fire-attribute energy here was exceptionally pure and overbearing.

It was suitable for Liu Ling to cultivate his fire Dou Qi.

Golden-yellow Dou Qi, as if forged from gold, absorbed the energy of heaven and earth.

In the harsh desert, the earth-attribute and fire-attribute energy contained within were very dense, so Yan Xing also appeared much more relaxed.