Second-class Lightweight Skill, "Moon Shadow Flying Cicada Step".
Explosive Secret Technique, "Thunder Shocking Broken Jade".
Replenishing Secret Technique, "Three Qi Points".
As much as five techniques, but my Potential Points are left in single digits, all spent on fusing Forbidden Secret Martial. The road ahead will be a bit tight.
Bai Xiao actually wants to give it a try.
After entering the Pure Heart State four times reinforced, then drinking ten-year-old Enlightenment Tea, followed by ingesting Comprehension Pill from the Spring Spirit Pivot Pavilion, will it mimic the enhancement effect of the Dark Red Modifier just a bit?
Even if it’s just elevating one of the cultivation techniques from novice to level one.
That too could save Bai Xiao’s Potential Points.
"There’s not enough time, the plane will take off at eight."
"Let’s try it when we reach the Western Federation."
He murmured to himself.
Then, Bai Xiao directly put the unread Secret Manual into his suitcase.
Opened the door, taking advantage of the night, heading to Baiyun Airport in East Sea City.
More than an hour later, a passenger plane fully coated in white paint accelerated on the black runway, suddenly soaring into the sky, disappearing into the night.
September 4th, twelve past five.
Western Federation, Great Desert Province, Lotus Airport.
The modern airport lobby was brightly lit, the flat white marble floor shone like a mirror, large glass panes and metal frames reflected light. The central big screen was flickering with flight information.
A tall figure in a thin black trench coat, suitcase in hand, walked slowly out. His build was brawny, a V-shaped physique, moves unhurried. Even wearing sunglasses, one could discern a rugged face with prominent brows and nose. Dark shadows fell on his brow bone and jawline.
Silent yet emanating a sharp and hard aura.
An icy aura that kept people at a great distance, causing passengers to avoid him by two or three meters.
Bai Xiao moved forward, squeezing through the crowd, stepping out of the airport gate.
Outside, a chill whispered with the breeze.
The Western Federation, unlike East Sea City by the sea, mostly consists of highland desert terrains with large temperature differences between day and night. Moreover, it’s already September, autumn is setting in, with night temperatures dropping to single digits.
Passersby also wore coats and sweatshirts.
He silently glanced outside, pulled out his phone, and sent a message.
Soon, a message replied.
"Walk out of the airport, left hand side, one hundred meters to the parking lot."
Bai Xiao lifted the suitcase, walking briskly over.
A wide parking lot dimly lit by a streetlamp.
Bai Xiao spotted the black car on the far right at a glance.
Black with silver edges, streamlined, belonging to the understated luxury sedan type. Next to the front hood stood a figure in a suit that caught his attention. A man almost as tall as Bai Xiao.
Around forty or fifty years old.
Robust build, wearing a white suit and black belt. Bronze around the neck and arms, faintly visible veins beneath. Gray-white hair draped over shoulders, exuding a mix of civilization and savagery. Especially the bushy eyebrows, powerful like seagull wings.
In an instant, he sensed the man’s aura.
A Transformation Realm Master!
From the other side of the car, Canaan appeared and walked over.
"This is the champion of the fifteenth Tianxia Federation National Dark World Fighting Competition, and also the Martial Arts Hall Master of Dragon Elephant in the Eastern Secret Martial World, Bai Xiao..."
Canaan stood between the two, speaking.
"And this is Fang Zheng of the Western Secret Martial Realm, Earth Evil Fist."
"Like me, without sect or faction, part of the lineage of master-disciple transmission."
Immediately, Bai Xiao and Fang Zheng exchanged a glance, seemingly sensing the powerful aura within each other, nodded slightly, acknowledging each other.
They walked forward slowly, shook hands.
Then, the three got into the car, the black vehicle started, heading towards their residence.
Golden Sand City, suburbs, a private villa.
The car stopped at an empty spot, Fang Zheng stepped off from the driver’s seat, left slowly.
Leaving alone Bai Xiao and Canaan.
After some small talk, Bai Xiao quickly got more information.
First, Fang Zheng was acquainted with Canaan’s late master, considered the protector before Canaan broke through to a sect leader.
Absolutely trustworthy.
Bai Xiao even suspected that Canaan invited Fang Zheng to guard against him. Perhaps she feared Bai Xiao’s ill intent, turning against her. Hence, brought out the Transformation Realm master Fang Zheng.
As for why Canaan did not go solo.
Of course, it’s because she needs Bai Xiao’s Fear Secret Martial technique to counter the Yin Puppets in the Ancient Loulan Secret Realm. Apart from Candle Sect, those are the main dangers of this trip. So Bai Xiao is an indispensable part.
Guard against others if needed.
Canaan’s action was something Bai Xiao could understand, and he didn’t mind.
Then, Canaan went on to talk about the Ancient Loulan Secret Realm.
If nothing goes wrong, the Ancient Loulan Secret Realm is expected to appear at the ancient ruins one hundred kilometers north of Golden Sand City’s northern suburbs by ten o’clock tomorrow morning.
It’s an abandoned scenic area.
Once thriving more than a decade ago, now no longer cared for.
"We will depart in an off-road vehicle at five tomorrow morning."