Ao Xing naturally knew the value of these immortal techniques, and their appeal to him was self-evident.
Ao Xing was even confident that he could glean some of the Dragon Emperor's Dao from the traces of these immortal techniques being modified by the Dragon Emperor. This would be a great help to Ao Xing in breaking through to the Immortal Lord realm and reaching the Immortal Emperor realm.
After all, Ao Xing had been stuck at the Perfect Immortal Lord realm for far too long!
But Ao Xing still refused.
Ao Xing felt that Chen Tianwen had done a great favor for the Dragon Clan, so it was only right for him to be kind to Chen Tianwen. Now that he was giving Bu Huo City to Chen Tianwen, including taking care of the forces that Chen Tianwen would build in the future, it was his duty.
However, if Ao Xing were to accept these two immortal techniques now, the whole situation would feel different. Ao Xing couldn't bring himself to do something as simple as offering thanks, so he refused.
Chen Tianwen knew Ao Xing's worries and smiled as he said to Ao Xing:
"Brother, since we're already brothers, why be so formal?"
Ao Xing shook his head and said with a serious expression:
"One thing at a time, but I really can't accept these two immortal techniques."
Chen Tianwen hadn't expected Ao Xing to be so stubborn on matters of principle. After thinking for a moment, he said:
"Actually, I had a little ulterior motive in giving these two immortal techniques to my brother."
Ao Xing then became interested and said:
"Brother, please speak freely. I will do my best to help you resolve this."
Chen Tianwen sighed and said:
"Brother, as you know, I've offended quite a few people in this Immortal Realm. Not to mention Saint Desa and the threat from the Mi Yun Sect, my Daoist partner has now been imprisoned by someone using an array. That array is extremely peculiar; it's impossible to break without the strength of an Immortal Emperor. So I can only place my hopes on you, brother!"
Ao Xing looked serious, knowing that Chen Tianwen would never speak carelessly. Chen Tianwen's Daoist partner was naturally his sister-in-law. How could he not help his sister-in-law in trouble?
However, the formation required the strength of an Immortal Emperor to break through, which put Ao Xing in a difficult position. Although he was confident that he could break through to the level of an Immortal Emperor, he did not know when that would be. At present, only these two immortal techniques could help him break through quickly.
After weighing the pros and cons, Ao Xing, not one to hesitate, finally took the jade slip, cupped his hands to Chen Tianwen, and said:
"For the sake of my younger brother and sister-in-law, I will definitely cultivate diligently and strive to reach the Immortal Emperor realm as soon as possible to help you rescue them. I, Ao Xing, will also remember your kindness in bestowing this power upon me today!"
Chen Tianwen smiled and said nothing more, while Ao Xing also observed the immortal techniques in the jade slip as he walked.
Chen Tianwen didn't give Ao Xing the immortal technique just to save Hua Qingyue, because he never expected it to help Ao Xing advance in rank. Moreover, he never intended to use external forces to save Hua Qingyue; otherwise, he would have contacted Bai Ze for help long ago.
All of this was just an excuse Chen Tianwen came up with!
Bu Huo City wasn't very big. Chen Tianwen and Ao Xing walked side by side. Although they weren't walking fast, it didn't take long before they arrived at the entrance of the Baiyue Chamber of Commerce.
When the gatekeeper saw Chen Tianwen return, he quickly bowed. However, when he saw Ao Xing beside Chen Tianwen, he felt as if he were facing a mountain, and he was so overwhelmed that he could hardly breathe.
Although Ao Xing had restrained his aura, his long-standing high position and his strength as a perfect Immortal Lord meant that even the slightest hint of his aura was something these Earth Immortal and Heaven Immortal guards could not withstand.
Ao Xing cupped his hands in greeting to Chen Tianwen and said:
"Brother, I will have someone send you the token of the City Lord of Bu Huo City later. I will also be leaving here to return to my clan and diligently comprehend immortal techniques."
Ao Xing, with a serious expression, took out a dragon scale from his robes and handed it to Chen Tianwen, saying:
"This is one of my brother's natal dragon scales, containing the power of my full-force attack! Brother, you must use it with care."
Chen Tianwen took the dragon scale with both hands and solemnly put it into his pocket.
Chen Tianwen naturally knew how precious the dragon scales of the dragon race were. Moreover, compared to Ao Xing taking off this dragon scale, the impact on himself was also very great. Chen Tianwen also deeply felt Ao Xing's affection for him and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.
Ao Xing nodded, ripped through the void with his finger, bid farewell to Chen Tianwen, and stepped into the void rift.
At this moment, Bai Qingsong and Elder Bai Xiu also ran out and witnessed Ao Xing disappearing into the void.
"A Celestial Lord level expert!"
Bai Qingsong and Elder Bai Xiu couldn't help but sigh, realizing that the one who had just left must have been the Lord of Changtang Domain.
The two of them came out to greet Chen Tianwen after hearing the gatekeeper's report. They were surprised to see that an old man with unfathomable strength was very close to Chen Tianwen.
Bai Qingsong tentatively asked:
"Brother, did the Domain Lord make things difficult for you?"
Chen Tianwen smiled as he walked into the White Moon Chamber of Commerce, saying:
"The Domain Lord values me highly. Not only did he not make things difficult for me, he also made me the city lord of Bu Huo City!"
Bai Qingsong breathed a sigh of relief, but after carefully considering Chen Tianwen's words, he exclaimed in surprise:
"Brother, what did you say? You're making us the city lord?"
As Bai Qingsong spoke, he followed Chen Tianwen's retreating figure. Elder Bai Xiu, also looking surprised, shook his head and walked towards his residence.
Inside Chen Tianwen's room, Xiaoxue and Bai Qingsong sat in chairs, listening to Chen Tianwen's narration.
Chen Tianwen naturally wouldn't mention the Dragon Emperor to the two of them, but the Domain Lord looked at him so favorably and even wanted to hand over the position of City Lord to a Golden Immortal, so he really needed a good reason to convince people.
So Chen Tianwen told Bai Qingsong that after seeing his battle with the Great Luo Golden Immortal, the Domain Lord felt that he was a promising talent. Subsequently, the Domain Lord took a liking to talent, and since Bu Qiang was already dead, he let Chen Tianwen take over the position of City Lord.
Bai Qingsong believed Chen Tianwen's explanation. With Chen Tianwen's strength at the early stage of Golden Immortal, he was able to defeat Bu Qiang, a powerful Grand Luo Golden Immortal. If not the last, then certainly the first.
It's understandable that the domain lord would value such strength, so Bai Qingsong didn't press the matter further.
On the contrary, Xiaoxue was extremely excited and seemed very happy that Chen Tianwen was able to take over the position of city lord.
Bai Qingsong pondered for a moment before speaking:
“Brother, although your strength is beyond doubt, you do not currently have your own power base. This will inevitably make the city lords of the surrounding cities covet Bu Huo City.”
Bai Qingsong could naturally bring in experts from the Baiyue Chamber of Commerce to help Chen Tianwen protect Bu Huo City, but at that time, would Bu Huo City belong to Chen Tianwen or the Baiyue Chamber of Commerce? Therefore, Bai Qingsong dared not make this suggestion.
Chen Tianwen, however, appeared confident and smiled faintly.
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