While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

The joy in Chen Xiao's eyes showed that he really liked the gift.

Seeing this, Xun'er and Qinglin, who were sitting opposite each other, couldn't help but smile.

"Young master, Sister Xun'er writes down whatever comes to mind, and it took her more than half a month to finish it."

Qinglin happily chimed in to help Xun'er take credit.

After Chen Xiao left, the two women stayed together at the Xiao family home, and their relationship obviously improved even more.

Chen Xiao looked up at Xun'er, feeling his heart flutter even more.

"Thank you, this scroll has been a great help to me, its value is no less than the cultivation technique I'm currently practicing!"

"Brother Chen Xiao is exaggerating. Xun'er is just summarizing the information. This information isn't particularly secretive in the Central Continent. Most powerful forces with some resources know a little about it," Xun'er said with a shake of her head and a smile.

Chen Xiao didn't argue about it anymore. Information is also a kind of value, something he had long understood.

Back in Tagor, he was able to achieve everything that followed thanks to the news of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

"By the way, I have another question for Xun'er. When refining these ice-attribute spiritual objects, is it necessary to prepare a spirit-gathering material in advance, just like when a fire-attribute person refines a strange fire?"

Nalings are very rare, at least in the Northwest Continent.

However, Chen Xiao did know that this thing could be found in two places.

One is at the place called Yaochen.

The other is in the magma world beneath the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, on the body of the Heavenly Flame Venerable.

The Heavenly Fire Venerable had previously refined the Fallen Heart Flame and even attempted to refine a second one, making it highly likely that he possessed the ability to absorb spirits.

If refining ice-attribute spiritual objects also requires this thing, it wouldn't be difficult for Chen Xiao to get his hands on it; it would simply require a trip underground.

"Brother Chen Xiao has considered everything very thoroughly, but it's not necessary."

"Take the Heavenly Frost Qi for example. It is called an ice-attribute spiritual object only because of its powerful effect. It can even restrain strange fire. But in reality, it is fundamentally different from true spiritual objects of heaven and earth like strange fire. It has no origin and is more like a consumable rare resource. The more you refine it, the stronger your battle qi will become. However, Xun'er guesses that as the amount of this resource is refined, the improvement effect in the later stage may become smaller and smaller."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao carefully recalled the scene in the original timeline when Han Feng used the Heavenly Cold Qi to deal with the Fallen Heart Flame. It seemed that, just as Xun'er had said, it had no spirituality and was more like a resource.

Realizing this, Chen Xiao felt slightly disappointed.

But then I thought about it again. Different flames are the standard answer, so it's normal that they can't be compared to them. The fact that these things can restrain different flames is already incredibly powerful, so we shouldn't ask for too much.

Moreover, if we look at it from another angle, these ice-attribute spirits have no origin, which means they will not take human form or develop intelligence. In this way, the difficulty of collecting them will be greatly reduced.

With this thought in mind, Chen Xiao instantly felt relieved.

"I understand. That's good too. At least it saves a lot of trouble."

Xun'er nodded with a smile, then took out a jet-black scroll from her storage ring and glanced discreetly out the window.

Ling Ying, who was hiding in the shadows, immediately understood and silently created a soundproof barrier that enveloped the room.

"Brother Chen Xiao, this is a fighting technique that Xun'er brought with her when she left home. She originally planned to cultivate it after reaching the level of Dou Wang, but since Xun'er decided to go back early, she won't need it anymore. I'm giving it to you, Brother Chen Xiao."

"However, Brother Chen Xiao must remember that you must not open it before breaking through to the Dou Wang level. Otherwise, you will not only be unable to cultivate, but you may also injure yourself. This fighting technique is powerful, but it also consumes a lot of energy. When you arrive in Zhongzhou in the future, Brother Chen Xiao, you must not use it lightly."

This was the first time in all the years Chen Xiao had known Xun'er that he had seen such a solemn expression on her face.

Combined with her account, although there wasn't a single word on the surface of this black scroll, it remained incredibly mysterious.

But Chen Xiao had already guessed that there was only one truth.

Imperial Seal Technique!

Only this fighting technique could make Xun'er take it so seriously.

This fighting technique can be considered one of the signature techniques of the ancient clans; it is a true secret passed down only!

When Xun'er presented this fighting technique to him, it signified that a deeper bond had formed between them.

Chen Xiao took a deep breath and met the girl's bright, jewel-like eyes.

"I will use it carefully. Xun'er is waiting for me in Zhongzhou. I will definitely be there for your coming-of-age ceremony. Perhaps by then, I will have gained the appreciation of Xun'er's family, and then I will be able to use it openly and legitimately."

Xun'er gave a soft "hmm," slightly avoiding Chen Xiao's gaze, her cheeks flushed.

She's only a few years away from adulthood, but her coming-of-age ceremony is still quite some time away.

The coming-of-age ceremony of the ancient tribe was never held for any one person, but was solemnly held once every fixed year.

In the shadows outside the window, Ling Ying saw Chen Xiao put away the black scroll before quietly removing the soundproof barrier. Looking at her young mistress's indescribable appearance, she couldn't help but sigh silently.

Thinking back carefully, it seems that when I first arrived at the Xiao family, I deliberately brought up Chen Xiao to divert the young lady's attention. This made the young lady pay more attention to this boy who was out of place in the Xiao family. Gradually, the two lonely people became friends. Day after day, year after year, it was like a gentle rain that nourished them until they became what they are today.

Thinking this, Ling Ying suddenly felt a little panicked. What if the Ancient Clan Chief found out the truth...?

inside the house.

After giving two gifts, Xun'er finally didn't take out anything else.

Looking at the bright moonlight outside the window, Xun'er pulled Qinglin to her feet and said with a sweet smile, "Brother Chen Xiao, Qinglin and I are quite curious about the renowned Canaan Academy. It was raining when we came in, so we didn't have a chance to explore it properly. With the remaining time, why don't you show us around, Brother Chen Xiao?"

Chen Xiao readily agreed.

Although he had only been in the inner courtyard for less than twenty days and his daily routine consisted of going back and forth between three points, he still had some understanding of the layout and structure of the inner courtyard.

The night was as still as water, with stars twinkling in the dark blue sky and the bright moon hanging high, draping the inner courtyard in a silver veil.

From the accommodation area to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, and then to the arena that's always packed with people, even though the doors were all closed, Xun'er and Qinglin still found plenty of emotional value in listening to Chen Xiao's narration, and they were very interested.

Before we knew it, the night had deepened.

Emerging from the only unlocked room, the Grand Elder's study, Xun'er glanced at the sky, a slight sadness creeping onto her delicate face.

Noticing the change in the girl's expression, not only Chen Xiao, but even Qing Lin understood that it was time to leave.

Chen Xiao rubbed Qinglin's head, which looked dejected, and comforted him, "It's just a short separation. Just think of it as us cultivating in different places. Once we've both achieved some success, we'll meet again in Zhongzhou."

Qinglin nodded slightly, but her mood remained low, and she kept her head down, remaining silent.

Chen Xiao turned to look at Xun'er, hesitated for a moment, then stretched out his arms and suddenly grabbed her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

"Xun'er, wait for me in Zhongzhou, and..."

Hearing the barely audible instructions, the girl's delicate ear tips turned burning red, and her face flushed with an alluring rosy hue.

And a hint of surprise.

After a moment of stunned silence, he obediently nodded in agreement.

In the shadows in the distance, Ling Ying had no idea what the two were whispering about, and instinctively turned away to look away.

After a while, when he turned around and looked back, Xun'er was already holding Qinglin's hand, saying her final goodbye.

"Brother Chen Xiao, take care!"

"Young master..."

Chen Xiao stood there, waving goodbye.

Only after they could no longer see the two figures did he let out a soft sigh.

Immediately, instead of returning to the attic, they turned around and headed straight for the Black Corner Region.