"Some time ago, people from Anxing discovered a large strategic material warehouse in Kun City, which contains enough resources to supply the entire city for five years."

"But there are monsters all around that warehouse, and the most powerful one is even SS-level. An Xing wasn't confident he could take down that monster by himself, so he came to me, wanting to go with me to take down the warehouse."

Qin Bajiao said wearily, "Kun City is a city next to Shan City."

Hearing Qin Bajiao's words, Xiao Chen understood. Although the Wanghou Mansion had large-scale firearms, if they were used, the monsters would be eliminated, but the resources in the warehouse would also be lost.

As for An Xing, Xiao Chen subconsciously scanned his body with his divine sense and found that he indeed had two superpowers: one was earth-type superpower and the other was invisibility. Moreover, both of them reached the S-level, which was terrifying.

It's worth noting that even Lin Fan and the others only broke through to S-rank with his help. However, considering that such important figures have subordinates collecting crystal cores to enhance their strength, it's not surprising.

"So what are your thoughts? If you don't want to go, I can offer you some resources."

Xiao Chen thought for a moment and then said that he still had a lot of resources on him, so supporting the Nine Fire Sect was not a problem.

Qin Bajiao simply shook her head and said, "Although I know you will give it to me, I will not take it."

"I already owe you too much. What I want is to become stronger by my own hands, to manage the Nine Fire Sect well, and to be able to help you when you need me."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen casually took out several SSS-grade crystal cores from his Creation Ring.

"Since you don't want my resources, then I'll help you become stronger, strong enough to get what you want."

Xiao Chen smiled, a smile as gentle as a spring breeze. Qin Bajiao was also shocked when she saw the crystal core in Xiao Chen's hand. She had never seen a crystal core of this level before.

She could sense that if the owner of this crystal core were still alive, she probably wouldn't have been able to withstand it for even a moment.

"Um!"

Qin Bajiao naturally wouldn't refuse such support, and with Xiao Chen's help, her strength began to improve at a visible rate.

...

"My lord, why don't we just capture Qin Bajiao? After all, we have the advantage."

On the way back, Lin Wanben (the confidant) asked curiously, after all, in his opinion, with so many firearms on their side, they would completely crush Qin Bajiao if a real fight broke out.

An Xing, however, said with a deep look in his eyes, "Absolutely not. Qin Bajiao's strength is on par with mine. If she escapes, it will inevitably lead to another disaster in the future."

Lin Wanben nodded as if he understood, and then An Xing asked another question.

"Are the superhuman troops all ready?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanben quickly nodded.

"Yes, everything is ready. There are a total of 3,210 people, including 10 A-level ability users, 200 B-level ability users, 1,000 C-level ability users, and 2,000 D-level ability users."

"Well, let's wait another half month. If Qin Bajiao still doesn't agree, then we'll go there ourselves. As for the Nine Fire Sect, we'll destroy it in due time."

A fierce glint flashed in An Xing's eyes as he spoke coldly.

Clearly, he never intended to get along with Qin Bajiao from the beginning, since he was the only king in his territory.

Ten days passed quickly. With Xiao Chen's help, Qin Bajiao's strength improved at a visible speed. In a short period of time, she broke through from S-level to SS-level, and was only one step away from breaking through to SSS-level.

It wasn't that Xiao Chen didn't have enough crystal cores; it was just that Qin Bajiao wanted to suppress her own resources, and besides, the resources within the Nine Fire Sect were already running low.

"Sect Master, are we really going to Kun City? It's in danger everywhere now. Not only are there demonic beasts, but now even zombies have appeared."

In the main hall of the sect, the first batch of elders who joined the Nine Fires Sect spoke with some concern, while Qin Bajiao showed no fear and spoke with an arrogant expression.

"What? Is my Nine Fire Sect so cowardly? Don't forget, An Xing came to us before. If we didn't go, they would have gone anyway, but then we wouldn't have gotten any resources."

"Furthermore, I have now broken through to SS level. These mere zombies are nothing but zombies. Could they possibly harm me?"

Upon hearing Qin Bajiao's words, everyone from the Nine Fire Sect present became excited. Clearly, the news that Qin Bajiao had broken through to the SS level had deeply shocked them.

Furthermore, no one in the world has reportedly broken through to the SS level (publicly), which means that the Nine Fire Sect has become the strongest sect.

"Sect Master, since you are going, then take the elites of our Nine Fire Sect with you. Consider it a training opportunity."

An A-level ability user stood up and said earnestly, "Qin Bajiao would naturally not refuse such a request."

“This time, the B-level and above ability users from the Nine Fire Sect will come to Kun City with me, while the rest will stay at the Nine Fire Sect.”

At Qin Bajiao's command, the entire Nine Fire Sect quickly sprang into action. After gathering them all, Qin Bajiao approached Xiao Chen and said reluctantly.

"Aren't you coming with me this time?"

"Yes, you should be an independent person now. Besides, you have now broken through to SS level, and there are very few monsters on Earth that can threaten you."

Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Qin Bajiao understood that she needed to be tempered, so she looked at Xiao Chen affectionately and said...

"Give me one more kiss before you leave."

After a farewell kiss, Xiao Chen got up and headed towards Lin Yichen's Ice and Snow Valley, while Qin Bajiao stood still, watching the direction Xiao Chen left in for a long time.

The people from the Nine Fires Sect arrived and reported to her, "Sect Master, everyone has arrived."

"Is everyone here? Let's go then. Let's keep a low profile; the people from Anxing are probably still watching us."

Qin Bajiao gave the order.

"yes!"

However, even An Xing himself probably didn't expect that Qin Bajiao would act even earlier than him, and clearly, he himself hadn't expected to break through to SS level.

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