NOVEL NEXT Chapter 165: Chapter 165
In the dou qi continent, the Black-Corner Region was an important region. This chaotic region not only served as the hub for information, but it also housed the ancient Jia Nan Academy.
It was the best place to show off one's strength and gain fame. Powerful reigned over the weak. Since ancient times, there has been only one law, the law of the jungle, the strong prey on the weak.
Countless men and women die daily, yet the black-corner region remains lively. Dou Master and Dou Grandmaster are nothing more than foot soldiers; only Dou Spirit and above have a say here.
Even a Dou Ancestor does not dare say he can unify the black-corner region.
Xiao Ning's destination was at the heart of this chaotic region, the Jia Nan Academy. This ancient academy was the only holy place in this land, full of slaughter. It was like the white lotus blooming above the mud.
No one dared to bring chaos and destroy the law and order in the area surrounding the academy. Over the years, people settled around the academy and formed a small town called Peace Town.
Xiao Ning's destination was Peace Town, at the heart of the black-corner region. The journey was filled with countless dangers that even a Dou King would tread carefully.
Not to mention, on the surface, Xiao Ning is only a Dou Spirit, but whoever dared to underestimate him would receive a one-way ticket to the underworld.
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Xiao Ning, disguised as a plain-looking middle-aged man, joined a mercenary group traveling to Black Mark City. His honest-looking face allowed Xiao Ning to mix up in the group, and he learned their purpose.
The mercenary group was transporting the materials to the Thousand Medicine Place, located within the Black Mark City.
It reminded Xiao Ning of the Black Mark Auction House, 'I hope I am not too late,' he thought.
He coveted the seventh rank 'Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill' auctioned at the black mark auction house. Who wouldn't be tempted by it? Xiao Ning licked his lips as he thought about it.
There weren't many things in the black-corner region that entered his eyes, and this seventh-rank pill happened to be one of them.
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A 9-star Dou Spirit led the mercenary group. They crossed hundreds of kilometers before entering the great plains, which marked the entrance of the Black-Corner Region.
"Everyone be alert," The captain said in a deep voice, and from time to time, he kept staring at Xiao Ning.
He openly stared at Xiao Ning, which made the latter helpless. Xiao Ning knew he was the only outsider, and it was expected of them to doubt him.
After a while, Xiao Ning couldn't stand it anymore and helplessly said, "Leader, can you stop staring at me? I am only interested in women."
What Xiao Ning received in return was the leader's glare, but it eased the group's mood. The leader shook his head and stopped keeping an eye on Xiao Ning.
Luck seemed to be on their side; the group crossed the great plains without encountering the black storm. Furthermore, anyone who dared to rob them was robbed instead, and everyone made a small fortune on the way.
Soon, they passed through the mountain, and a city wall made from black stones came into view; it was the Black Mark City.
Xiao Ning couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. His journey was smoother than he had expected. He shook his head, followed the group, and entered the city.
The gigantic city was comparable to the capital of the Jia Ma Empire, which said a lot about the black-corner region.
Soon, they passed through various streets and stopped in front of a big shop. Xiao Ning said a few polite words and separated himself from the group. He did not want to involve them in his business.
Xiao Ning strolled through the streets and randomly booked an inn to stay. 'Luckily, I am not late,' he thought after learning that there were still two days left for the auction.
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Two days later.
Xiao Ning's objective was to snatch the pill from its buyer; hence stayed low-key and sat with the crowd.
After seeing this, the Old Li's eyes twitched and mourned for the people who came with high hopes. It was indeed their bad luck for being targeted by Xiao Ning.
The auction progressed quickly, and just like in the original timeline, the pill landed in the hands of Heavenly Snake Mansion. Xiao Ning was not interested in other things; even the precious earth grade 'Three Thousand Lightning Movement' did not attract him.
The reason behind it was simple; Xiao Ning could easily cross ranks and defeat more powerful opponents.
At present, only Dou Ancestor and above could threaten him, and in the face of such an enemy, his dragon-phoenix wings were much better than the earth-rank movement skill.
The auction continued in an orderly manner, and Xiao Ning was not surprised not to see Xiao Yan present. He had vanished after the battle between two Dou Saints.
Xiao Ning wasn't worried about him; in his heart, he always believed Xiao Yan was still alive. Although he hated the latter, Xiao Ning wouldn't kill him; on the contrary, he wanted Xiao Yan to live.
Xiao Ning had a different plan for him. To him, a living Xiao Yan was of great value.
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Soon, the auction ended, and Xiao Ning's eyes shone with bright light. He quickly glanced at the box allocated to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion and licked his lips.
His plain-looking features made it easier for Xiao Ning to leave quietly, unnoticed. Moreover, his Dou Grandmaster rank cultivation showed, on the surface, helped.
After wandering through the different streets, Xiao Ning entered a remote alley and covered himself with a black robe. He then flew from the city and waited for tonight's protagonist to arrive.
Xiao Ning hid himself and sat on a branch while looking forward. He took out a black mask and wore it, concealing the upper half of his face.
"Here they come," He muttered softly.