"Hmm, the three herbs you mentioned are really amazing. Any one of them is of the Celestial Grade. I grew up in the Red Flame Royal Family. I think I have a lot of knowledge and experience, but I have never heard of any of them."
Lin Yu laughed at himself. Then, he took out a map and handed it to Qin Shi. "But the result is good. We found two of the three herbs. Only the Three-leaf Bodhi Fruit is missing. The other two are recorded on this map."
Qin Shi took the map and glanced at it. It was a map of the area outside of the Hundred Tides. Towering mountains, rivers, and mountains were drawn on it. They were very steep, and on the left and right sides of the map, there were two circles marked in red.
"It's here?"
"Hmm, these two places. One is not far from the Hundred Tides. It is also under the jurisdiction of the Chaotic Realm. It is called the Sleepless City. Their city master is called Li Tan. He is a guy who loves collecting things. The Desolate Geocentric Milk is in his hands. It is one of his most prided collections."
"The other place, which is slightly further away, is under the jurisdiction of the Purgatory. It's the most famous city in the Chaotic Lands. Every year, many treasures appear in the city. In three months, the decennial memorial auction will be held in the city, and the ten-thousand-year Blood Lingzhi Mushroom will be the auction item."
"The Sleepless City and the city?"
Qin Shi memorized these two places. Then, he raised his head and said to Lin Yu, "Alright, I will have to trouble you this time."
"Don't talk about those empty words. Hurry up and settle the trouble on your hands, then come back and reunite with us brothers." Lin Yu nudged Qin Shi.
Qin Shi also laughed when he heard this.
"When do you plan to leave?" Lin Yu became more serious.
Qin Shi glanced at the people in the great hall who had already drunk three rounds of wine. He sighed and said, "Let's do it today. When it's about time, arrange for them to go back and rest. I will not bid them farewell."
Lin Yu hesitated for a moment, but he understood Qin Shi's intention. Saying goodbye in person would inevitably add a bit of sadness, so it was better to say goodbye quietly like this. Thus, he nodded and said, "Alright, don't worry. I'm here."
Qin Shi nodded his head, but just when he thought that everything had been arranged properly and was looking into the distance, a tender little hand suddenly pulled him from behind, causing him to be stunned. "Little Mi Cai?"
Xiao Mi Cai smiled craftily and revealed a row of white teeth, making her look extremely beautiful. "Hehe, Daddy, are you leaving again?
This time, you have to bring me along. Otherwise, I'll really lead Jin Yan astray. "
Qin Shi smiled awkwardly. "You stupid lass, you always use Jin Yan to threaten me."
Shortly after, his expression became more serious. He had seen the map earlier, and the two cities they were going to weren't Hundred Tides. Instead, they were the upper regions that possessed the power of Hundred Tides. There were countless experts in those places, and Heaven Realm experts were like ants. There would be many Heaven Centipede Realm experts and even Domain Realm experts.
Facing such existences, even Qin Shi couldn't guarantee that he would be safe. There would definitely be a lot of trouble along the way, and bringing Xiao Mi Cai along would definitely be dangerous. Thus, he opened his mouth and was prepared to reject.
However, before he could open his mouth, Xiao Mi Cai was the first to speak. Her young and tender face revealed a solemn expression. This scene was something that Qin Shi and Lin Yu did not expect. Everyone understood Xiao Mi Cai's temperament very well. That was the standard arrogant and unruly person. When had they ever seen her so serious?
Because of this, Qin Shi felt that something was amiss. He swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth and was prepared to listen to Xiao Mi Cai's words first. Xiao Mi Cai said, "Daddy, bring me along. This time, I will leave with you, and I won't be coming back."
"Eh?" Qin Shi frowned. "What do you mean?"
Xiao Mi Cai lowered her head in disappointment. After a moment of silence, she raised her fair arm. On her arm, there was a strange seven-colored pattern, "This is the bloodline transmission of our Seven-colored Auspicious Cloud Snake Race. A few days ago, I received a message from the race. Now that the Seven-colored Auspicious Cloud Snake Race's leader has been killed, we are without a leader. I have been requested to return to the race."
"What does the death of the race leader have to do with you?"
Xiao Mi Cai had been in the human world since she was young, and this was something that Qin Shi knew long ago.
However, Xiao Mi Cai's gaze turned and didn't meet Qin Shi's eyes. She said, "Daddy, I just want to stay with you for a period of time before I leave. I don't know when we will meet again."
Qin Shi frowned. Just as he was about to stop her, the Blood Shaman's voice sounded from the bottom of his heart, "Little fellow, it's best that you don't try to persuade her. This lass's identity isn't ordinary. From the snake scales and rays of light on her body, her bloodline power is very pure. She might even be a member of the Seven-colored Auspicious Cloud Snake's royal family. Now that the race is in trouble, she has nowhere to hide."
"Royal family?"
Qin Shi only knew that Xiao Mi Cai was a ferocious beast on the God List. Moreover, she was an existence that was ranked at the top. However, he didn't know anything about her.
He squinted his eyes and was still reluctant to part with her. However, when he thought about how he was fighting for his family, he didn't have the courage to stop Xiao Mi Cai anymore. He looked at the lass who only reached his shoulder and said gently, "Forget it. Follow me then. It just so happens that I want to search for herbs for your Sister Yu as well. You might even be able to help me."
Qin Shi wasn't lying. With Xiao Mi Cai's talent, she was one of the best in the Scarlet Flame Tribe. Even Hua Ling wouldn't dare to say that he would be able to defeat her. After all, the bloodline of a ferocious beast on the God List was unquestionable.
His future was uncertain and Xiao Mi Cai might really be able to help him. Of course, the prerequisite for all of this was that Xiao Mi Cai wouldn't be in any danger. He wouldn't allow anything to happen to Xiao Mi Cai.
"Hehe, daddy is the best." Xiao Mi Cai revealed a sweet smile.
Rubbing Xiao Mi Cai's hair, Qin Shi smiled helplessly and said to Lin Yu, "Then, I'll be bringing this lass with me. I'll have to trouble you to take care of Qin Zong and the Qin family for the next half a year."
"Previously, I wanted to give the Nine Stars to you to help you stabilize your position as the overlord of the Hundred Tides. However, it seems like you don't need it anymore. Moreover, I also need the Nine Stars during this trip. I'll pass it to you the next time I return. I'll be back in half a year's time."
Qin Shi patted Lin Yu's shoulder and waved at Xiao Mi Cai. The two of them turned into two streams of light and flew towards the clear sky.
The rivers and mountains of the Scarlet Flame Tribe gradually shrunk in Qin Shi's vision. In the end, it was covered by a hazy mist and he couldn't see it anymore.
"I'm leaving again."
Qin Shi took a deep breath. Every time he left his hometown, he had a different feeling. Until now, he still remembered the first time he left Desolate City. It was already six years ago. He was still very young and full of passion. He just wanted to protect the Qin family.
After that, every time he left, he would have a different feeling. However, in these countless times, the only thing that never changed was his longing for them. Every time he left, it was to accompany them for a longer period of time. This time was no exception.
"Dad, Mom, Luo Sha, Jin Yan, my good brothers, just you wait. One day, when I return, I won't have to leave again. I'll accompany you for the longest time."
After leaving the Scarlet Flame Tribe, Qin Shi and Xiao Mi Cai traveled through the Hundred Tides. The Hundred Tides was, after all, a large region that contained thousands of empires. It was also a large portion of the Chaotic Lands. Therefore, even if the two of them traveled at full speed, it still took them half a month.
Of course, this was because Qin Shi wanted to accommodate Xiao Mi Cai. Otherwise, with his ability to derive the lightning attribute, three days would be more than enough if he went at full speed.
He had absolute confidence in his speed.
After leaving the Hundred Tides, Xiao Mi Cai's beautiful eyes were blinking non-stop. Excluding the battle between the Hundred Tides and the Four Great Empires, this was the first time Xiao Mi Cai had left the Scarlet Flames Continent. Moreover, she had even left the Hundred Tides Continent. Therefore, she was like a frog at the bottom of a well to the outside world. To her, the outside world was filled with endless novelty. Her little head was like the waves in the valley, swaying left and right. She kept asking Qin Shi questions, adding some fun to his boring journey.
"Dad, where are we going to find the medicine for Sister Yu?"
"There's still some time before the auction in the city center. Let's go to Nightless City first and think of a way to get the Desolate Geocentric Milk from Li Tan."
"Nightless City?
That's a good name. It must be fun at night in this city, right? "
Obviously, Xiao Mi Cai did not hear the latter part of Qin Shi's words. She was only concerned about the two words' Nightless City '.
Qin Shi could not help but doubt if it was the right decision to bring Xiao Mi Cai along. However, he still replied, "I don't know if it's fun or not, but once we enter Nightless City, you have to listen to my arrangements. Otherwise, even if I have to waste some time, I will send you back to the Scarlet Flame Tribe."
"Ow."
Xiao Mi Cai pouted unwillingly. Then, when Qin Shi was not paying attention, she purposely made a face. Only then did she feel better.
Her little action naturally did not escape Qin Shi's notice. However, Qin Shi could not be bothered to argue with her. Seeing that she was about to return to the Beast Realm, he would allow her to be willful.
Nightless City, as the name suggested, was a city famous for not sleeping at night. Three days after leaving the Hundred Tides, Qin Shi led Xiao Mi Cai to the border of Nightless City.
Looking down from above, Qin Shi could not help but be amazed. This Nightless City was a hundred times bigger than the Scarlet Flame Tribe. With Qin Shi's eyes, he could not see the other end of the city from one end to the other.
Unfortunately, it was daytime when the two of them arrived at this place. When the two of them walked into the city, the entire city was filled with a deathly aura. Even the guards at the city's entrance were drowsy. When they saw Qin Shi and Xiao Yan walking toward them, their eyes widened and they revealed expressions of disbelief.