After the celebration ended, Su Mo found a private chamber and began to cultivate in seclusion.
The last time, the Cyan Cloud Sparrow couldn’t withstand the terrifying pressure he emitted during cultivation, so he had only cursorily practiced the Nine Dragon Invincible Technique once.
This time, he intended to cultivate all aspects of the Nine Dragon Invincible Technique to their absolute peak.
"True Dragon Supreme Technique!"
"True Dragon Undying Technique!"
"True Dragon...!"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Terrifying auras erupted from Su Mo’s body, one after another, startling everyone outside the private chamber.
They had just been about to leave the Xiao Family estate.
But now, all of them were captivated by this terrifying presence.
The Desolate Old Monster pointed toward the private chamber and asked, "Saint Master Xiao, is that supreme expert of yours in seclusion?"
"A supreme expert?"
Xiao Zhan shook his head.
If the Xiao Family had such a supreme expert, he would have invited them out long ago for everyone to pay their respects.
Otherwise, it would have been far too impolite.
They were feasting, drinking, and celebrating, while leaving a supreme expert to sit on the sidelines? That expert would have slapped them to death.
"Then who is it?"
The Desolate Old Monster’s face was filled with confusion.
Someone who could release such a terrifying aura had to be a supreme expert; it couldn’t be an ordinary person.
Chu Tianxiong said, "Stop guessing. This is Elder Su’s aura."
"What? Elder Su?"
Everyone was aghast.
Chu Tianxiong frowned. "What, you can’t even recognize Elder Su’s aura? And you have the nerve to claim you’ve sworn fealty to him."
Shame washed over everyone’s faces.
In truth, many of them had sensed it was Su Mo’s aura, but none had dared to admit it.
They acknowledged that Su Mo was unfathomably deep.
But this was just too powerful.
So much so that they couldn’t bring themselves to trust their own senses.
Just then, Su Mo walked out of the private chamber.
"It really is Elder Su."
Everyone was completely stunned.
Su Mo frowned. "Didn’t I tell you all to go home? What are you standing around for? Don’t tell me you want to move into our Xiao Family estate."
"We..."
Everyone looked awkward.
In truth, many of them did want to live at the Xiao Family estate, because it was now a Holy Land Immortal Realm.
Cultivating at the Xiao estate was a hundred times faster than at their own homes.
Their Martial Arts Realms could soar.
Unfortunately, Su Mo had issued an order to leave, so they had no choice but to depart.
Qingyunzi asked tentatively, "Elder Su, Long Chuan and I travel all over and have no fixed residence. Could we possibly..."
Su Mo hesitated. "You can, but you’ll have to stay in the woodshed."
The craftsmen had all been dispatched to expand the city, so the Xiao Family estate had not yet been repaired.
The existing buildings were only enough for the Xiao Family’s own members.
Su Mo only planned to expand the Xiao Family estate after Qingyang City was rebuilt and the protective Arrays were set up.
That way, he wouldn’t have to fear powerful enemies attacking.
If enemies could just charge into the Xiao Family estate and wreck the place every time, like the Heaven-Suppressing King did, how frustrating would that be?
"Thank you, Elder Su."
Hearing Su Mo’s permission, Qingyunzi and Long Chuan were so overjoyed they couldn’t stop grinning.
Forget the woodshed; they would have gladly lived outdoors in the back mountains like the Spiritual Birds.
"We’re willing to sleep on the floor too."
Chu Tianxiong and the others chimed in.
Su Mo was speechless. "What’s with all this sleeping on the floor? Don’t you want your Beast Taming Sect’s massive estate anymore? You prodigal sons."
Chu Tianxiong gave a sly chuckle.
’To be honest, he really didn’t want the Beast Taming Sect’s current territory anymore. He wanted to relocate to Qingyang City and live here.’
Seeing that he really couldn’t get them to leave, Su Mo compromised. "Alright, fine. Once the city is rebuilt, I’ll allow you to choose a plot of land between the new and old city walls to establish branch headquarters and residences. That should be acceptable, right?"
"Ah... Thank you, Elder Su."
Surprise was written all over everyone’s faces.
After shooing everyone away, Su Mo finally asked, "By the way, Xiao Lang, what Treasures did our family receive this time?"
Xiao Lang said, "Young Master, you’re putting me in a difficult position."
"Difficult position?"
Su Mo was full of suspicion.
’He had just asked what Treasures they received; how was that putting Xiao Lang in a difficult position?’
Xiao Lang said, "Never mind, I can’t explain it clearly. It’s better if I just take the Treasures out for you to see for yourself, Young Master."
WHOOSH!
Xiao Lang activated his Storage Ring and took out all the Treasures, which piled up and filled the entire courtyard.
Su Mo was dumbfounded.
He knew they had received a lot of Treasures at the celebration, but he hadn’t expected this many.
The important thing was, these were all top-tier Treasures.
No wonder Xiao Lang said Su Mo was putting him in a difficult position.
There were so many Treasures you couldn’t even count them all. Who could possibly remember every single one?
Su Mo said with satisfaction, "A Tier Seven Rainbow Qilin Divine Beast Demon Pill, Dragon Heart Grass, a Nine-Turned Ice Lotus... Not bad. There are many Alchemy Materials I need in here."
Now that he had cultivated the Nine Dragon Invincible Technique to its peak, it was time to prepare the materials for the alchemy needed to break through to the Martial Master realm.
"Young Master knows alchemy?"
Xiao Lang asked in astonishment.
Su Mo nodded. "I do. Is there a problem?"
Xiao Lang was so shocked his jaw dropped.
This wasn’t a matter of there being a problem; it was that Su Mo was simply too terrifying. Not only did he possess invincible strength and formidable Soul Power, but he also knew alchemy.
It would be hard to find a second person as monstrously talented as him in the entire Northern Profound Domain.
"Elder Su is indeed capable of refining Elixir Pills. Master Jia and I have witnessed it. His skill is transcendent, a model for the likes of us that we can never hope to reach."
"That’s right. It is precisely because we admire Elder Su’s supreme alchemy techniques that we chose to become his Medicine Boys."
Master Mo and Master Jia said.
Su Mo waved his hand. "Alright, let’s not talk about alchemy for now. I need a few materials to refine some Elixir Pills, and I wanted to ask if you have them."
They had reaped many Treasures from the celebration, gathering most of the materials for the Nine Dragon Venerable Pill needed for the breakthrough to the Martial Master Level, but he was still short a few types.
Moreover, these few were all crucial ingredients.
"Elder Su, just tell us what materials you need. Master Jia and I might have them on hand. We can just give them to you as a gift."
Master Mo said confidently.
He and Master Jia were both Tier Four Refining Masters, famous throughout the Eighteen Kingdoms and even possessing some renown in the Northern Profound Domain. They had vast collections of precious medicinal herbs, each one priceless.
No matter what Su Mo needed, they were prepared to offer it up.
"Then I thank you."
Su Mo said politely, "The medicinal ingredients I’m missing are the Nine-Hearted Demon Fruit, Holy Spirit Spring Water, and Soul-Burying Blood Flower."
"What?"
Hearing the ingredients Su Mo needed, Master Mo and Master Jia were both dumbstruck.
"You don’t have them?"
Su Mo asked with a frown.
Master Mo shook his head.
These three materials were all extremely rare and precious, comparable to a Tier Seven Demon Core. They really didn’t have any.
"Sigh..."
Su Mo sighed.
The two of them had been so confident just now that Su Mo was led to believe they had the materials. He thought he would be able to start the furnace, perform alchemy, and break through to the Martial Master realm immediately.
But as it turned out...
Su Mo complained, "Even having one of them would have been something. You don’t have any of the three? Aren’t you two just ganging up to trick me?"
Master Jia said awkwardly, "Please forgive us, Elder. It’s truly not that we’re ganging up to deceive you. It’s just that the three materials you need are exceptionally rare. Master Mo and I have never been able to find them."
They had at least heard of the Nine-Hearted Demon Fruit and the Holy Spirit Spring Water, but they had no idea what a Soul-Burying Blood Flower even was. How could they possibly have one?
All that could be said was that they had spoken too soon and with too much confidence.
Just as the two were feeling awkward, Qingyunzi came scampering over excitedly. "Elder Su, I know where to find the Soul-Burying Blood Flower!"