Capítulo 1223: Chapter 1102: Making Wedding Clothes for Others
Shen Tu and Tong Qianchen moved swiftly, and before they knew it, they arrived at the entrance of a gorge.
Hmm?
The two stood at the gorge’s entrance and simultaneously caught a whiff of an intoxicating dicinal fragrance, a scent so faint yet unmistakably distinct.
“Treasure herb?”
Their hearts leaped with joy, for the re scent confird that there must be a treasure herb deeper within the gorge.
So-called treasure herbs must be at least five hundred years old to be considered as such, containing terrifying essences of heaven and earth, beloved by all cultivators.
Evidently, the two hadn’t expected a treasure herb to be growing in this unremarkable gorge!
After all, even within the Secret Realm, finding a treasure herb over five hundred years old is an extrely rare feat.
Despite their surprise, the two did not recklessly enter the gorge but, instead, cautiously ventured deeper.
This is because they knew well that any treasure herb infused with heaven and earth’s spiritual energy would certainly be guarded by a formidable Xuan Beast, making it not easy to pluck.
Regardless, the two decided it was worth the risk since a treasure herb in the Tianyuan Secret Realm was akin to another life, potentially life-saving in critical monts.
Though the gorge wasn’t large, it was long, and the two followed the direction of the dicinal scent, fearful of disturbing the Xuan Beast guarding the treasure herb.
The gorge was overgrown with wild grass, and vines as thick as arms were everywhere, posing considerable difficulty in their infiltration.
Luckily, both were skilled, and despite their snail’s pace, they managed to reach the proximity of the treasure herb without incident.
Six-leaf Lingzhi!
Upon discovering that the treasure herb was a Six-leaf Lingzhi, they were overjoyed.
Six-leaf Lingzhi is top-grade among treasure herbs, just a hundred years shy of sprouting a seventh leaf, at which ti it would beco even more valuable.
However surprised they were, they didn’t let excitent cloud their judgnt; a Six-leaf Lingzhi, already among the best of treasure herbs, couldn’t possibly be unguarded by a powerful Xuan Beast.
To pluck it, they had to either lure away or slay the Xuan Beast guarding it.
Generally, slaying was the approach since Xuan Beasts possessed spiritual wisdom comparable to that of humans, making it challenging to lure them away.
“Squeak! Squeak!”
Just as they were struggling to devise a strategy, a red shadow screeched out from a small cave near the Six-leaf Lingzhi, its long, slender arms darting towards Zhang Taiyi’s eyes.
“You wretched beast, seeking death!”
Zhang Taiyi shouted, unleashing a Xuanwu Fist, slamming a punch towards the red shadow. Simultaneously, with a thought, he instantly perford the Xuanwu Armor Technique, forming a sturdy layer of True Yuan armor on his body.
Boom!
Though Zhang Taiyi wasn’t as skilled as Ye Fan, he had been the top core disciple of the Xuanwu Sect, not to be underestimated. His attack sent the red shadow flying back.
However, Zhang Taiyi felt a chill. The speed of the Xuan Beast matched his own, making victory in a one-on-one battle challenging.
At the sa ti, Tong Qianchen discerned the identity of the red shadow attacking Zhang Taiyi—a Fire Monkey, its entire body afla in red hair like a fireball.
This type of Xuan Beast was exceedingly difficult to deal with, as its intelligence rivaled that of humans, its body as tough as Refined Gold, and its defenses exceptionally strong; coupled with its speed, it was hard to kill.
But without slaying this Fire Monkey, the two had no chance of plucking the treasure herb. For the sake of the treasure, they had to risk it.
Fortunately, though strong, the Fire Monkey was solitary; had there been more, they would have no choice but to retreat.
With that thought, Tong Qianchen decisively joined the fray, flanking the monkey with Zhang Taiyi, hoping to quickly resolve the battle and take the treasure herb.
Should others discover the treasure herb, a battle for it would be inevitable, and even together, they might not be able to retain the herb.
The Fire Monkey’s defenses were formidable, its one weakness being its poor eyesight, akin to a near-blindness, while the mature Six-leaf Lingzhi had the remarkable effect of improving vision. If it got hold of it, defeating it would beco even harder.
Huff! Huff! Huff!
Knowing the Fire Monkey would be hard to overco, Zhang Taiyi decisively chose to burn his True Yuan, rapidly enhancing his attack power, launching a frenzied assault on the monkey with Tong Qianchen.
After a grueling struggle, the two expended great effort to severely wound the Fire Monkey, just about to finish it off when they sensed soone rapidly approaching.
Boom!
The next mont, Qingxuan arrived with his entourage, delivering the killing blow to the wounded Fire Monkey and deftly extracting the Beast Core.
Swish!
Then, Qingxuan nonchalantly stepped forward, plucking the Six-leaf Lingzhi before Zhang Taiyi and Tong Qianchen, claiming it for himself.
“Qingxuan, what do you an by this? We discovered this treasure herb first, do you intend to claim it as your own?” Tong Qianchen couldn’t help but demand in anger upon seeing Qingxuan’s actions.
“Sister Tong, your words are unfair!”
Qingxuan leisurely stowed the treasure herb, then unhurriedly said, “I was saving you, and you ought to be thanking instead of accusing of taking your discovered treasure herb. This is preposterous.”
“That Fire Monkey was already gravely injured by us, posing no threat whatsoever. You barged in halfway, seized our Beast Core, and took our discovered treasure herb, and yet you expect gratitude? This is shaless!” Tong Qianchen trembled with rage.
“Tong Qianchen! Don’t go too far in your speech!”
Qingxuan’s face darkened, his voice cold, “The treasures of the Secret Realm are ownerless; everyone seizes them by their own rit. If you claim what’s discovered is yours, can I say the Secret Realm I’ve beheld is mine?”
Facing Qingxuan’s unreasonable words, Tong Qianchen fud and said, “Qingxuan, you’d better return the treasure dicine to us, otherwise…”
“Otherwise what?” A hint of mockery flashed in Qingxuan’s eyes as he said, “Do you really think you can snatch the treasure dicine from my hands? Or do you wish to make enemies of everyone in the world?”
“Qingxuan, are you threatening us?” Zhang Taiyi stepped forward and coldly questioned Qingxuan.
“No, no, this is not a threat, but a statent of fact and a kind reminder. There’s often only a fine line between comndable courage and foolhardiness. How you choose is up to you.”
Qingxuan wasn’t angry at all, still looking unhurried, as if he wouldn’t lose his temper. Yet his deanor made Zhang Taiyi’s heart sink.
A cold-faced enemy is not hard to deal with, but a smiling tiger like this, who is calm and composed, is the most difficult. This kind of person won’t make a move lightly, but once they do, it will definitely be a sinister attack, and a deadly one at that.
“Senior Brother Qingxuan is kindly advising you, aren’t you going to thank him?”
“Exactly, show so appreciation whatever treasures you have on you, and Senior Brother Qingxuan might allow you to follow him!”
The disciples of the small sects or families following behind Qingxuan all spoke up, mocking Tong Qianchen and Zhang Taiyi with cold sarcasm.
At this mont, they were feeling proud and arrogant. With Qingxuan covering them, they weren’t afraid that Zhang Taiyi and Tong Qianchen would do anything against them.
Usually, even if you gave them two guts, they wouldn’t dare to speak to Tong Qianchen and Zhang Taiyi like this. They have no right to challenge Tong Qianchen, let alone threaten or ridicule verbally.
Such an opportunity isn’t available every day. At this mont, they felt triumphant, their confidence surging. They believed that unless they t a freak like Chu Hong, there wouldn’t be anyone in the entire Tianyuan Secret Realm who dared to contend with them.
“Qingxuan, the mountain doesn’t turn, the water does. I believe we will et again.”
Zhang Taiyi decided to endure because he knew very well that even if he and Tong Qianchen joined forces, they were no match for Qingxuan and his companions.
What’s more, they had just gone through a fierce battle, and their True Yuan and stamina were greatly depleted.
The wise man knows when to retreat to avoid losses. A single treasure dicine isn’t worth more than their lives.
“Senior Brother…”
Tong Qianchen was unwilling, feeling extrely aggrieved. Clearly, she and Zhang Taiyi had gone through a tough battle to deal with the Fire Monkey, yet they ended up being exploited by others.
“Let’s go!”
Zhang Taiyi knew that staying here any longer was aningless and would only lead to more ridicule and humiliation from Qingxuan and his group. Moreover, the treasure dicine was irretrievable. The priority now was to continue searching for Ye Fan and the others.
Tong Qianchen also knew that the treasure dicine was likely lost forever, but she wasn’t reconciled. After all, treasure dicines are hard to co by, and missing this one might an there won’t be another.
However, she also knew that Zhang Taiyi’s choice was correct. Confronting Qingxuan and escalating the conflict at this ti would only lead to unpredictable consequences.
“Haha… If you had realized this earlier, it wouldn’t have co to this.”
“Safe travels, sorry for not seeing you off!”
“As expected from the Xuanwu Sect, this skill of endurance is beyond my learning!”
Seeing Tong Qianchen and Zhang Taiyi choose to endure, the small sect disciples around Qingxuan laughed gleefully, mocking them with insufferable words.
Qingxuan smiled faintly, not because he didn’t want to vent his pent-up frustrations from the top eight matches by killing Zhang Taiyi and Tong Qianchen, but because he knew he couldn’t do that.
The interests of the sect are paramount!
For him, temporary endurance is no big deal. As long as the Tianyuan Sect, the Xuanwu Sect, and the Chu Family go to war, the one who will ultimately benefit is certainly Qingxuan Sect.
By then, Qingxuan Sect might unify the entire Tianyuan State!
And he is the next Sect Leader of Qingxuan Sect!
At that ti, looking across the entire Tianyuan State and even the entire Southern Domain, no one will dare underestimate him!
The taunts from the small sect disciples behind Qingxuan reached the ears of Zhang Taiyi and Tong Qianchen, trembling with anger, but they still suppressed their rage, preparing to leave.
Huh?
Just then…
Whether it was Zhang Taiyi and Tong Qianchen or Qingxuan and others, they all clearly sensed two auras.
Swish!
They simultaneously turned their gaze towards the source of the auras.
In the next mont.
They clearly saw two figures rapidly flying towards the canyon, as fast as flowing light.
Ye Fan and Shen Tu have arrived!
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PS: Only two updates today, I apologize, the second update is a bit late. Good night to the brothers and sisters~
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