Chapter 127: Po Yi Zu

From afar, Lin Gong and Yang Xiong watched the violent scene, their mouths twitching; this time the Elephant Armor Sect suffered heavy losses.

Originally, three Soul Douluo and nine Soul Saints were deployed, among which two Soul Saints seemed to have just absorbed Soul Rings, clearly preparing a large‑scale hunt for Soul Rings.

But after the powerful attacks of the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, one Soul Douluo was torn to pieces on the spot by the Azure Bull Python, and another Soul Douluo, positioned at the rear, was shattered into fragments by the Titan Giant Ape.

Seven of the nine Soul Saints were lost outright, all killed on the spot, and there was also the Quasi Soul Douluo who was absorbing a Soul Ring.

Thus Hu Yanzhen, with two Soul Saints, barely escaped, but all three were still seriously injured.

Hu Yanzhen's combat power surprised Yang Xiong; as the Sect Leader of the Elephant Armor Sect and famed as the world's top defender, his strength was already approaching the Title Douluo level, especially his defense was formidable—he withstood several blows from the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python without dying, truly impressive.

I truly don't know how long the Elephant Armor Sect will need to recover after this battle; at least in the short term they shouldn't be so arrogant.

After Yang Xiong discussed with Xiao Wu, they left immediately.

Lin Gong, a bit puzzled, asked: "Xiao Xiong, shall we head back now?"

Yang Xiong shook his head: "Not yet; I have some business to attend to in the Star Luo Empire."

Lin Gong, still puzzled, asked: "Star Luo Empire? Where do you intend to go?"

Yang Xiong replied: "I'm going to the Po Yi Zu outpost; only they can help me with something."

Lin Gong grew serious: "Why are you going to Po Yi Zu? Po Yi Zu isn't easy to provoke; their clan's combat power is extremely strong, their Soul‑Piercing Gun is a top‑grade Tool Spirit, their Sect Leader Yang Wudi is a top‑tier Soul Douluo, and they have little interaction with our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Don't worry, Teacher Lin, I won't clash with them; perhaps we'll gain something unexpected."

……

The two stopped hesitating and simply walked along the Star Dou Great Forest toward the Star Luo Empire.

The Star Dou Great Forest spans the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, so one can go from the Heaven Dou Empire to the Star Luo Empire without crossing any border.

They encountered nothing else on the way; after exiting the Star Dou Great Forest, they hired a carriage to head to the Po Yi Zu outpost.

After more than ten days, Yang Xiong's party arrived at a very peculiar small town, whose interior commerce centered on medicines, primarily the Po Yi Zu's alchemy sales.

Although Po Yi Zu numbers only a few hundred, every member is skilled in alchemy; they are the largest alchemy family on the Douluo Continent, and their crafted ingredients are quite excellent.

When they reached Po Yi Zu, Lin Gong presented his credentials: "Tell your clan leader that Lin Gong and Yang Xiong of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect pay their respects."

Although the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect isn't that famous in the Star Luo Empire, it is still a top sect, and they were promptly escorted into Po Yi Zu's interior, directly to the main hall.

Upon entering Po Yi Zu, Yang Xiong sensed an unusually strong herbal fragrance everywhere, and even everyone seemed filled with killing intent—truly befitting Po Yi Zu's reputation as a combat clan.

When they arrived in the hall, a very tall elder sat at the center; he was lanky yet heavily muscled, his expression slightly cold, his gaze shadowed, eyes flashing like lightning, looking exceptionally fierce.

That person was the Po Yi Zu clan leader Yang Wudi, a rare pure‑offense Soul Douluo; purely in terms of combat power, he could even rival a Title Douluo.

Yang Wudi seemed familiar with Lin Gong and said directly: "Lin Gong, haven't you been hiding in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect all these years? How did you manage to slip out of it?"

Lin Gong laughed: "Just got older and wanted to get out for a walk; why, Sect Leader Yang, are you unwelcoming?"

"Besides, my experiences back then were far inferior to yours, Sect Leader Yang."

Yang Wudi snorted: "It's just the Spirit Hall; we weren't afraid of the Spirit Hall back then, even if it meant dying in battle. Weren't you the one who feared the Spirit Hall?"

Lin Gong sighed: "Back then the Spirit Hall was just bullying people with its power; now I'm in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—what could the Spirit Hall possibly do to me?"

"But Sect Leader Yang, back then your Po Yi Zu owed my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect a small favor; you can't be this unreasonable."

Lin Gong had already told Yang Xiong about this; originally the Single Attribute Four Families were abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect and then besieged by the Spirit Hall.

If it weren't for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect leading a massive force to aid them— even the Heaven Dou Empire dispatched troops— the Single Attribute Four Families wouldn't have escaped so easily.

Yang Wudi fell silent for a moment: "I, Yang Wudi, am not an unreasonable person; just tell me what you need. As long as your request isn't excessive, I'll try my best to fulfill it."

Lin Gong laughed: "This isn't about the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, nor about the old favor; it's simply that the youngster beside me has something to ask of you."

Yang Wudi, hearing this, turned his gaze directly to Yang Xiong; his eyes were razor‑sharp, seemingly brimming with offensive power.

"Kid, are you from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect? What do you want from me?"

Yang Xiong bowed slightly: "Senior Yang, I am junior Yang Xiong of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; I have come here simply to make a small transaction with you."

Yang Wudi burst into laughter: "Just a petty Soul Ancestor, you look no older than fifteen. Do you even know what Po Yi Zu is? We Po Yi Zu only know combat, not trade."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Senior, you've never heard of the transaction's details—how can you deny it outright? Do you judge solely by age?"

Yang Wudi's expression turned cold: "Po Yi Zu is doing fine in the Star Luo Empire; we don't want any entanglement with your three sects. If you truly seek a transaction, have your elders come over—perhaps I might be interested."

Lin Gong interjected: "Yang Wudi, don't underestimate people; although Yang Xiong is young, he has already taken the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo as masters. You surely don't want the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo to come to you for negotiations, do you?"

Lin Gong's remark was meant to showcase Yang Xiong's status; otherwise a mere Soul Ancestor has no standing before Yang Wudi.

Yang Wudi's face darkened: "Yang Xiong, I've heard your name; I heard you performed well in this Soul Master Competition, yet you still lost to the Spirit Hall, truly disgracing your master."

Yang Xiong chuckled: "Wins and losses among Soul Grandmasters are normal. I was only a Level 40 Quasi Soul Sect then; the opponents were three Soul Kings. Winning would have been abnormal."

"Besides, I lost to them today; next time I might win, since I'm much younger than they are, and I could surpass them at any moment."

Yang Wudi's face grew cold: "You must know that being born of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, you may lose to anyone, but never to the Spirit Hall. As a warrior you must fight to the death."

Yang Xiong's expression changed: "Senior Yang, you can't just stay silent. Besides me, our team includes Tang San of the Clear Sky Sect, Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and even members of the Azure Scale Clan and the Star Luo royal family. At least my performance surpasses theirs, and my combat power is stronger."

Yang Wudi's complexion shifted instantly, and a boundless killing aura radiated from him. Yang Xiong felt the aura was extremely cold and razor‑sharp, as if his body might be pierced at any moment. "What do you mean? You should know Po Yi Zu despises the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall above all; yet you dare mention them here. This is Po Yi Zu's domain—Lin Gong alone may not be able to protect you."

Yang Xiong smiled: "I'm here representing only myself; it has nothing to do with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, nor with Teacher Lin."

Yang Wudi sneered: "Then, out of respect for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and Lin Gong, tell me what transaction you've come to Po Yi Zu for."

Yang Xiong clearly saw the contempt in Yang Wudi's eyes; for a master as broad‑minded as him, even a genius is too far‑sighted, especially since Yang Xiong is still only a Soul Ancestor.

Nevertheless, Yang Xiong currently has little face before Yang Wudi; after all, reputation is earned through strength.

Yang Xiong paused before speaking: "Senior Yang, I heard Po Yi Zu is searching for a Divine Medicine; perhaps I'm lucky and have just obtained that medicine."

Yang Wudi, who had seemed indifferent, suddenly looked shocked: "What did you say? What Divine Medicine did you obtain?"

Yang Xiong smiled: "Senior, don't be nervous. Rather than calling it a Divine Medicine, it's an Immortal Herb; I was fortunate enough to acquire this herb."

Yang Wudi's eyes widened dramatically, and he became extremely excited: "You mean you obtained the Fragrant Silken Celestial Product? That's impossible; Po Yi Zu has searched for generations, and such a Fragrant Silken Celestial Product cannot exist in this world."

Before Yang Wudi could speak further, Yang Xiong already held a large pale‑pink flower in his hand—leafless, with a stem nearly a meter long, a blossom over a foot in diameter, each petal crystal‑clear, and the pistils entirely purple like embedded gems.

Yang Wudi was stunned, his gaze flickering at the Fragrant Silken Celestial Product in Yang Xiong's hand, as if he'd seen a priceless treasure—or the beloved beauty of his dreams—seeming utterly enthralled.

"How is this possible? It really is the Fragrant Silken Celestial Product—where did you obtain it?"

Yang Xiong, without a second word, directly placed the fragrant, exquisite immortal item into the Soul Guidance Device, a faint smile seeming to curl at his mouth.

Yang Wudi's face instantly turned horrified, even filled with anger: "What on earth are you trying to do? Do you intend to use this Immortal Herb to flaunt yourself in my Po Yi Zu?"

Yang Xiong's expression remained unusually calm: "I'm not trying to show off anything; I just want to prove that I have this Immortal Herb. I think now I should be qualified to discuss a trade with Senior Yang."

Yang Wudi's face darkened: "Aren't you afraid I'll keep you and Lin Gong here? This is my Po Yi Zu; I never let others dictate things."

Seeing the tension rise, Lin Gong quickly tried to mediate: "Chief Yang, that's a bit much. We're also guests from afar, and we even share a common enemy, the Spirit Hall. In a sense we have a unified stance, so it shouldn't come to war over a single Immortal Herb."

Yang Wudi, hearing Lin Gong's words, gradually calmed down and finally said helplessly: "Kid, you win. What exactly do you want to trade, but don't think you can make a big demand like the Lion."

(End of chapter)