Xiao Yan and the other two followed the route described by the attendant servant, wandering through the vast Black Emperor's Hall for a while, and eventually found a spacious resting area. The surroundings were exceptionally serene, with lush greenery surrounding pavilions and courtyards, releasing a gentle, refreshing fragrance that subtly invigorated the spirit. This tranquil setting proved highly satisfactory to the three of them. The large residential complex was divided into three sections—Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. The "Human" section housed strong individuals or influential factions from the Black Corner Region, generally requiring a rank of Battle King or above to qualify for residence. As for the "Earth" section, only those with Battle Emperor-level strength or prominent factions from the Black Corner Region were eligible. The Tian-Grade estate is undoubtedly the most luxurious in the region. Only the most renowned强者 in Black Angle Domain—those with illustrious reputations or even those on par with Black Emperor Sect—can qualify for such a prestigious status, and such individuals are truly rare within the Black Angle Domain. After wandering through the expansive residential complex for quite some time, Xiao Yin and his companions finally reached the prefectural-level area. After locating their respective rooms by room number, they found their accommodations. Smiling at the two young healers, Xiao Yan stepped in first and then casually settled into a spot in the living room. The young healers glanced around, and upon arriving at the living room, she took out a deep blue flower from her storage ring, placing it in the vase. After that, she retrieved two pills from the ring and handed them to Xiao Yan and the other person, speaking softly, "This is the Soul-Draining Flower. Its fragrance has a calming effect that can induce unconsciousness. Take these, and you'll remain unaffected. When traveling, it's always wise to stay cautious." Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan looked at the vibrant blue flower with genuine interest, and smiled in amazement, "It seems the mastery of the poison specialist is no less impressive than that of the alchemy master. Such an unassuming flower, placed here, would hardly be noticed by someone not deeply versed in poisons—how could anyone know it possesses such a remarkable effect?" "Speaking like this, Xiao Yan also took the pill, swallowed it, and then turned his head to gaze at Zi Yan, who seemed rather unenthusiastic. With a sigh of resignation, he said, "You're still worried about that matter, aren't you? Mo Ya's strength is only around six or seven-star Battle Emperor level. However, the battle technique he practices clearly demonstrates an exquisite ability to absorb and redirect force—so it's only natural that you'd lose if you weren't careful. And didn't you give it your best either? Next time, when you face him, just go all out. I don't believe his force-dissipating technique can completely neutralize your power." Hearing Xiao Yan's reassurance, Zi Yan's face softened slightly. She huffed, saying, "Next time I fight that man, I'll take the stage first. If he lets me down like this, I'll never forgive him!" "I think you'll have that chance," Xiao Yan smiled with a hint of meaning. He had a feeling that this man named Mo Ya wouldn't only appear before them once. In the future, their interactions would likely be frequent. "Today, when Quisha came to bother us, it might have been due to some subtle influence from him." The young physician said casually. Xiao Yan nodded slightly, murmuring, "Could it be because of Qi Shan?" "I'm not certain, but regardless, we should remain cautious. After all, this is still Black Emperor Sect's territory. I can faintly sense certain energies within the Black Emperor Pavilion—energies so subtle that even I can only detect them indirectly. Clearly, there are Dao Sect-level masters present." The young physician pondered. Xiao Yan nodded, then sighed lightly, "It seems everyone is after Bodhi's Body Transformation. From now on, we must be more careful. With so many strong contenders in Black Emperor City, even a minor mishap could lead to endless complications." The young physician gave a slight nod. "Alright, it's getting late now. Let's rest for today. Tomorrow I still need to prepare the pills. I'll need you all to provide protection—otherwise, if any disturbance occurs and the process is interrupted, we'll face serious issues." After a brief conversation, Xiao Yan stretched lazily and then stood up, heading toward one of the rooms. Hearing this, Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan also paused briefly before finding their own rooms and retreating to rest. … Meanwhile, at a room designated as a first-class room, some distance away from theirs, a solemn and eerie atmosphere prevailed. Several figures sat or stood within the room, with the most striking being the elderly man with red hair—none other than the Grand Elder of Mo Yan Valley, Fangyan, whom Xiao Yan had seen earlier that day. Standing beside him were several other accomplished elders, presumably also from Mo Yan Valley. All of these individuals held high status within the valley. However, at this moment, aside from Grand Elder Fangyan who sat calmly on a chair, the others stood in quiet posture, hands folded. Before them, a figure completely draped in gray robes sat peacefully. "Master, as far as I know, a number of established powers from Black Angle Domain have come to Black Imperial City this time, and the leaders of their teams are all renowned strongmen from the past who once gained fame in Black Angle Domain. It seems they are determined to secure the Bodhi Body Essence with absolute conviction." The red-haired elder, Fangyan, slightly furrowed his brows, speaking respectfully to the gray-robed figure before him. "The Grand Master has emphasized that we must obtain the Bodhi Body Essence at all costs—anyone who stands in our way must be eliminated!" From the shadow beneath the gray robe, two piercing, frosty eyes slowly swept across the room, and a low, chilling voice resonated softly, echoing throughout the chamber. "Master, please rest assured. For the Bodhi Body Essence, our Maguoyan Valley has dispatched nearly all of our elite forces. Except for Elder Four and his team, who have not yet arrived, all others have been properly arranged." Fangyan spoke with steady resolve. "Indeed." "However, sir, I've heard that the Xiao Sect and the Canaan Academy have also sent strong contenders. These two powers are my eternal rivals—the Mag-Yan Valley's sworn enemies. If the situation arises, I might just have to ask you to step in and capture them all." The dialect hesitated slightly, then slowly said. "The Xiao Sect, the Canaan Academy, yes..." Upon hearing these names, a chilling, low laugh suddenly rose from beneath the gray robe. A moment passed, and then a hoarse, fierce laugh echoed: "Rest assured, none of them will make it away." Upon hearing this, the dialect smiled gently, then furrowed his brows. "It seems the appeal of the Bodhi Body Transformation truly is immense. Still, I'm puzzled—why would the Black Emperor Sect choose to auction off such a precious item? If this thing is tied to the Bodhi Mind, shouldn't they have kept it themselves?" "They hadn't failed to consider exploring on their own—they simply lacked the capability. Even if that essence of enlightenment truly bore a connection to the bodhisattva mind, they wouldn't have been qualified to uncover such a link. At this very moment, presenting it for auction might just yield something useful. Moreover... who knows what other plans those people might have?" The gray-robed man chuckled coldly. "Then, I shall not disturb you further. I will keep a close eye on any developments regarding the Bodhi-Body Saliva, and will inform you promptly should anything new arise." Standing up, Fangyan bowed respectfully to the gray-robed man. "Yes, by the way, I'd also like to find out which other strong contenders have arrived. As for the Battle-Emperor-level warriors, they can be set aside—they're not particularly troublesome. The true headaches are the Battle-Immortal elders. Though they may still be uncertain whether the Bodhi-Body Saliva truly lives up to the legend, the very title of 'Battle-Immortal' should be enough to prompt them to step forward." The gray-robed man spoke slowly. "Understood." Fangyan bowed respectfully and then waved his hand, leading several elders out of the room, gently closing the door behind them. With their departure, the room once again settled into quiet. The gray-robed man remained seated in his chair, motionless, until after a while, a soft, murmured voice finally broke the stillness. "Why does that silhouette from today feel so familiar?" Could it be that I've seen you before? As she murmured this, her gray robe gently shifted, and a hand extended, then grasped the teacup. As her palm made contact with the cup, the light in her arm subtly dimmed, giving the impression of an eerie, almost ethereal quality.