Chapter 361 - Leyline Secret Land

Gu Zuo got a clear view of that white light. As it turned out, it was a snow-white cicada. The pair of jade-hued cicada wings was flapping furiously as if it was constantly struggling, but in the end, it couldnt break free. Its entire body glittered like clinking jewels, and looked exceedingly lovely. It appeared to have quite a bit of spirituality. The instant it broke through the ovum, it wanted to run away. However, since it was born as wondrous medicine, how could anyone allow it to flee? Therefore, once his big brother took action, it was already captured.

After seizing it, Gongyi Tianheng only held the snow-white jade cicada between his fingers.

At this moment, the cicada didnt move anymore. It was like a tiny, motionless jade carving.

Gu Zuo moved closer: Its a Snowy-Jade Cicada?

Tianheng said: Ah Zuo recognizes this thing?

Gu Zuo nodded his head: Theres a record of it in an ancient text.

Although Details of Ten Thousand Medicines had very few records of wondrous medicines, it referenced many types. It was just that these wondrous medicines werent recounted in detail, and only rough drawings were given.

The Snowy-Jade Cicada was one such type. As a result, Gu Zuo could recognize it.

As for Tianheng, he had browsed through many books in Ten Ultimates Sect. Among them were those that contained things pertaining to medicine refinement. Although martial artists didnt study the body cultivation methods of pharmacists, it was essential to read up on these kinds of medicinal ingredients Otherwise, when they went out on adventures by themselves, what could be done if they failed to recognize the good things they encountered?

Coincidentally, Tianheng had read the introductions of wondrous medicine in some books, but the records in those books detailed an extremely spa.r.s.e number of species. It was to the point that he wouldnt have been able to recognize a few upon seeing them. He wasnt familiar with the Snowy-Jade Cicada either.

Gu Zuo and Tianheng were together now. After supplementing each other, it seemed like there was nothing they didnt know. In Shopkeeper Fangs eyes, their extensive knowledge became increasingly apparent.

Gu Zuo slightly pondered, and put the Snowy-Jade Cicada into the Divine Medicine Palace Hall.

This thing had a bit of spirituality, but this spirituality was actually due to growing inside the stone ovum for years on end. Upon das.h.i.+ng out and coming into contact with the outside world, all of the spirituality would be discharged. Once this outburst pa.s.sed and it was captured by someone, that spirituality would dissipate. Then, it would only be wondrous medicine to be used.

Sure enough, after more than half of the white light on the Snowy-Jade Cicada scattered, it didnt struggle even a little bit. There also werent any signs of life or qi emissions to be seen. While it was considered a living thing, it wasnt an animal or plant. Instead, it was an anomaly that straddled the line between both sides.

Gu Zuo considered things, but didnt understand the principles of this things existence. Thus, he didnt think about it any further.

When all was said and done, did it really matter what it was? In any case, it could be turned into medicine.

No matter how lovely it looked, the Snowy-Jade Cicada was alsoa type of medicinal ingredient.

Afterwards, Gu Zuo spoke to Shopkeeper Fang: The Snowy-Jade Cicada is an excellent wondrous medicine. Shopkeeper Fang, pa.s.s along our grat.i.tude to that friend of yours.

Shopkeeper Fang smiled and said: He would be most pleased if these two sirs would be willing to meet with him.

This time around, Gu Zuo was very straightforward: Shopkeeper Fang, youll still have to set a time and place.

Shopkeeper Fang nodded: He wants to entertain these two sirs properly, and hasnt neglected anything. He previously mentioned that, if these two sirs agree to a meeting, it will be held at

Phoenix Wind Restaurant

, tomorrow at noon.

Gu Zuo looked through his memories, and recalled that it was a well-known restaurant. He glanced at his familys big brother.

Tianheng slightly nodded his head.

Gu Zuo answered: Okay.

Shopkeeper Fangs heartstrings seemed to relax.

With this, the meeting was set.

Soon after, the three ate a meal together. Then, Tianheng and Gu Zuo bade farewell, and returned to the manor.

Meanwhile, Shopkeeper Fang turned around and went his own way. He also had many matters that required his busied attention.

Very quickly, the next day arrived.

Tianheng and Gu Zuo showed up at Phoenix Wind Restaurant on time.

At the restaurants entrance, Shopkeeper Fang was standing next to a similar-looking man with the facial features of a thirty-something year old. They both seemed to be waiting.

Upon seeing the two arrive, they stepped forward in welcome and cupped their hands in greeting: Prodigy Gongyi, Pharmacist Gu. Punctual, as expected. Please come inside and have a seat.

Gu Zuo and Tianheng similarly call out in greetings, and entered the restaurant with them.

As before, the meeting was held in a luxurious and comfortable private room. Following the gestures of a few people, they all took their seats one after another.

The Divine Wind Trading Companys manager smiled and said: This one is Lou Wei. As this locations office manager, its this ones pleasure to welcome Prodigy Gongyi and Pharmacist Gu. Sure enough, these two sirs are just as Anfu said Radiant with health and vigor, and in possession of well-favored, handsome, and extraordinary bearings.

While speaking, he cast a glance at Shopkeeper Fang.

Shopkeeper Fang cupped his hands.

As it turned out, his full name was Fang Anfu.

Gu Zuo listened to the adulations of this Manager Lou Wei, and felt slightly embarra.s.sed.

All of this flowery language actually described his big brother perfectly. But when these terms were used to describe himself, didnt it feel a little unnerving?

One just had to look at this scrawny body of his

However, Gu Zuos current disposition was disguised as prideful and arrogant. As a result, he appeared to calmly accept these compliments.

Meanwhile, Tianheng slightly smiled, but didnt say anything.

After Lou Weis sentence of praise, he didnt waste time with excessive conventional pleasantries. From what Fang Anfu mentioned, he had long known about these two peoples temperaments. Inviting the two over also hadnt been only to meet them.

Consequently, after the dishes and three rounds of drinks were ordered, he directly addressed his own objectives: I wont hide it from these two sirs. This Lou has actually come here on the order of his master.

Tianhengs expression remained the same. He faintly inclined his head, and gave the impression that he was listening attentively: Oh?

Gu Zuo put down his chopsticks, and looked over.

Logically speaking, a prodigy like Tianheng wouldnt have made a personal appearance at a meeting with another organizations subordinate to engage in talks. It was just that, because this business involved Gu Zuo and because Tianheng expressed how importantly he regarded his little pharmacist, Tianheng tagged along to safeguard Gu Zuo. As for Gu Zuos willingness to step forward, it was originally for the sake of building a connection with the owners of the Divine Wind Trading Company and Medicine Heart Pavilion

Now, it looked like it would be happening earlier than they thought.

Lou Wei rummaged around his sleeve, and a pearl the size of a clenched fist appeared in the palm of his hand. The interior of this pearl was engraved with strange, lined patterns. The pearl radiated glistening and dazzling lights, but due to the patterns, the entire pearl was shrouded in a layer of mystique.

Gu Zuo raised an eyebrow: What is this?

Tianheng saw Gu Zuo putting on an act, and couldnt help chuckling.

Gu Zuo:

Dont think that he couldnt hear his big brother making fun of him in their consciousness.

Contrary to what one might expect, Lou Wei didnt notice the communication happening between the two. He only respectfully stated: This is a Gate Opening Pearl. Its capable of opening a sealed leyline. This leyline manifested and took shape long ago, and it has produced countless stone ova. It only opens once every ten thousand years, and only those who carry a Gate Opening Pearl can enter it. Altogether, theres no more than one thousand Gate Opening Pearls, and each pearl can only bring in two people.

Gu Zuos heart slightly stirred.

This person wouldnt have brought out the Gate Opening Pearl just for the sake of telling them about this matter, right?

Tianheng smiled and didnt speak. He only waited for Lou Wei to proceed.

Lou Wei saw that these two people were calm so far, and couldnt help thinking about his own master. Suddenly, his heart trembled. He didnt dare to keep them in suspense, and continued to talk: My master has three Gate Opening Pearls in his possession. The first was conferred by his sect, the second was bestowed by his clan, and the third was obtained through a fortuitous encounter.

For the first Gate Opening Pearl, my master carefully selected someone from his own personal pharmacists. For the second pearl, it was reserved for an outstanding younger generation of my masters clan and that younger generations personal pharmacist. As for this third pearl, my master intends to present it as a gift for these two sirs, and invites thee to journey together.

Although Gu Zuo had a guess, he still felt that this favor was was a bit too big.

On the entire Central Continent, there were only one thousand Gate Opening Pearls, and the owner of the Divine Wind Trading Company only had three. Unexpectedly, he was giving one of the pearls to them Wasnt this a little unscientific?

Off to the side, Tianheng was as unfl.u.s.tered as ever: This object is far too precious. I wouldnt dare accept it presumptuously.

Although countless stone ova were quite attractive to people and many would be reluctant to give them up, when Tianheng spoke in such a tone, he acted as if he didnt care about it at all. It was like what he rejected wasnt a huge opportunity to obtain resources, but an ordinary, trivial matter.

Lou Wei saw these twos reactions, and was even more determined to not underestimate them. This was especially so when his gaze met Tianhengs serene and deep eyes. He only felt a cold sweat sweep across his back. The muscles throughout his body stretched taut.

He composed himself, and voiced what hadnt been said: Naturally, theres a reason why my master did this.

After speaking this sentence, that suffocating pressure seemed to ease slightly. He hastily continued: The location of that sealed leyline is unusual. Anyone carrying a Gate Opening Pearl needs to bring a pharmacist, and the age of the pharmacist must be less than thirty. If the person who brings the Gate Opening Pearl is a pharmacist, then the restriction will be the same. When taking along a martial artist, their age cannot exceed forty

Following this, Lou Wei gave a complete recounting of that leylines situation, and didnt leave out any details.

Within that leyline, a pharmacists psychic power could be utilized, but a martial artists internal qi would be sealed within their body. They would have no other choice but to rely on their physical bodys strength to take action. Because the offensive capability of a pharmacist at this age usually wasnt powerful, basically no fights would occur in the leyline.

After entering the leyline, everyone had to rely on a pharmacists psychic power to look for stone ova. Although there were many stone ova in that place, it didnt mean that they were everywhere. The amount that one could find depended on the individuals luck and strength.

Moreover, the leyline wasnt completely without danger. That place had a type of organism called an Earth Worm. These creatures were just a little over a foot long. If a martial artist was fast enough, they could use their physical body to capture it. If one wanted to kill an Earth Worm, it required a pharmacists psychic power. However, suppose a pharmacists control over their own psychic power wasnt particularly good. When they used their psychic power to explore for stone ova, an Earth Worm might pounce on the psychic power and devour it.

As a result, in times of great opportunity, so too would there be many challenges.

Thus, more than half of the pharmacists who could enter the leyline wouldve already been filtered out.

Through the summarized experiences of successive generations, the upper echelons of some large organizations determined the realm requirements for those going inside. The realm of those pharmacists had to be at the Core Psyche Realm. In addition, they had to be outstanding pharmacists The most optimal were those who could refine pills of the top three grades and above. Otherwise, if weaker pharmacists went inside, it would end with most of their psychic powers being devoured by Earth Worms, and they wouldnt be able to bring out their selected stone ova.

The pharmacists who satisfied these requirements usually had the potential to reach the earth level or higher Almost all of them were twenty-something year olds at the Core Psyche Realm. And as for Gu Zuo, who hadnt even reached twenty and was already at the Core Psyche Realm, that potential of his was absolutely at the heaven level.

Lou Wei said: Begging thy pardons, but theres no need to harbor suspicions. If these two sirs are willing to accept this object, when its time to enter the leyline, thou may move together with this ones master for mutual a.s.sistance. Merely, provided that these two sirs reap a large harvest afterwards, please allow ten percent of them to be sold to this ones master. This would be considered the price in exchange for the authority to use this Gate Opening Pearl.

Speaking up to here, he paused. Then, he supplemented: Naturally, if theres anything among the stone ova obtained by this ones master that these two sirs need, it can be bartered for.

Gu Zuo listened to this, and felt that his own side had the greater advantage.

After all, this fellow said to sell ten percent, not take ten percent Of course, he also knew that this mightve been the other party valuing his so-called potential in the hopes that he could find even more stone ova. So long as there were stone ova, things like the price didnt matter at all. Though, it still placed them in an awkward position to agree to this affair.

This was different from Qi Xuanaos invitation previously. That time, Qi Xuanao had thought that such a team-up was required to enter the cave abode. Later on, after they were unexpectedly separated, and no one wanted to take out their own spoils to split things evenly. Thus, both sides reached a tacit agreement, keeping the benefits they obtained for their own means. But now, the owner of the Divine Wind Trading Company didnt have to give them the Gate Opening Pearl. It also couldve been granted to his own subordinates. This was purely sending off benefits

Tianheng pondered slightly, and said: Since its like this, many thanks for the kind intentions.

Lou Wei heard this, and a smile spread across his face: This Lou will promptly return to report to his master. Would these two sirs make early preparations? The journey will be set in a few days!

Tianheng smiled: Okay.

On the side, Fang Anfu also said: My master possesses a Gate Opening Pearl as well. If thou happens to cross paths with my master in the leyline, thou may join forces.

At this time, Gu Zuo spoke: If we run into each other, we naturally can.

Fang Anfu smiled, too.

However, the fact of the matter was that, at the present time, Tianheng and the other two didnt know one another

Gu Zuo silently considered things.

That owner of the Divine Wind Trading Company would be able to get acquainted with Tianheng rather quickly. As for the owner of Medicine Heart Pavilion, the Divine Wind Trading Companys owner was already familiar with him.

Actually, this made no difference.

After saying their farewells, Gu Zuo told Tianheng what he had been thinking: Im glad that they view us with importance, but this is a favor. It isnt particularly good to owe too many

Tianheng smiled and said: Ah Zuos words are reasonable, but theres no need to overthink it.

Gu Zuo raised his head, and looked at Tianheng.

Tianheng elaborated: When all is said and done, it isnt known how dangerous itll be inside the leyline. It also isnt known how many stone ova well be able to obtain. Thus, it isnt appropriate to say too much in advance. After this trip is concluded, if we obtain enough stone ova, we can take out a number of them to present to the owner of the Divine Wind Trading Company. If he requires some stone ova that we dont urgently need, then we can conduct an exchange with him. In this way, it doesnt count as an owed friends.h.i.+p nor a claimed advantage.

Speaking up to this point, he ruffled Gu Zuos hair: Naturally, hes giving us an opportunity this time. After that, you and I should observe his personal character. If he proves himself, then we can become friends. In the future, we certainly cant forget about him when there are benefits. And if we cant become friends, well search for another way to pay him back for this opportunity.

Gu Zuo nodded his head: Then, well do as big brother says.

In this world, let alone taking unfair advantage of others, even becoming hostile and backstabbing ones benefactors was a common sight. However, he always felt that, while it wouldnt be a big problem if he did too many contemptible and petty things, he might develop some unseen heart knots or something After all, he wasnt someone who was born and raised here! It was better to be safe than sorry. What was he supposed to do if this negatively affected the speed of his breakthroughs? As a result, no matter what he did, he would maintain his own bottom line.

Gu Zuo silently glanced at Tianheng.

He would handle matters according to his own thoughts. Other things were for his big brother to consider

A few days later, Lou Wei punctually arrived outside Ten Ultimates Sect.

Gongyi Tianhengs mode of transportation had long been prepared. For this trip, he was bringing along Ao Min and the others, as well as five hundred battle slave elites. This grandiose and majestic delegation grouped up with Lou Weis procession, and both parties hastened towards their destination.

Because Lou Wei was the guide this time, he was received into Tianheng and Gu Zuos small palace hall. While sitting down on the side, he spoke in the capacity of his own master.

The owners of the Divine Wind Trading Company and Medicine Heart Pavilion were a pair of friends. At the same time, they were also fellow disciples of the same sect. The sect that the two belonged to was the gold-ranked organization known as Heavenly Martial Sect.

The Divine Wind Trading Companys owner was called Shen Yuanbai. He was currently thirty-five years old, and was already a mid Celestial Realm young powerhouse. He had been developing his force for twenty years, and its foundations were deep. In addition, with the support of a gold-ranked organization, he established the Divine Wind Trading Company in countless cities, which brought him untold profits. Consequently, although he was only at the level of an exceptional genius, no one dared to provoke him. Even some prodigies held restraining fears towards him. Moreover, many people believed that his fast cultivation speed didnt lose out to that of ordinary prodigies. It wasnt known, but perhaps he had improved his potential beyond the level of an exceptional genius during these years of training.

Shen Yuanbai was traveling to the leyline to get a hold of even more stone ova for his Divine Wind Trading Company to act as merchandise. With such precious goods, he could open up higher channels, and allow the Divine Wind Trading Companys reputation to grow. This would grant him with even more power.

With such a line of thinking, it appeared reasonable for him to boldly gift a Gate Opening Pearl to the newly-acquainted Tianheng and Gu Zuo.

As for the owner of Medicine Heart Pavilion, he was called Lan Wenxi. He was a low Celestial Realm young powerhouse, and was similarly an exceptional genius. Presently, he had just turned thirty-two. Because his clans organization was inferior to that of Shen Yuanbai, it had only been twelve years since he started developing his own force. However, he had been friends with Shen Yuanbai from the beginning, and the help he got from Shen Yuanbai wasnt small. As a result, his current personal a.s.sets were substantial, and he was a well-known figure among his peers.

Of course, Lou Wei didnt know too much about the specific circ.u.mstances, but his words made it clear that Medicine Heart Pavilion and the Divine Wind Trading Company were in a partial alliance at the very least.

For this times trip to the leyline, perhaps Lan Wenxi was simply traveling together with Shen Yuanbai.

Having come to such an understanding of certain things, half a month of time unwittingly flashed by.

The group travelled day and night. The wild beasts galloped at great speeds before arriving just beyond the boundaries of Heavenly Martial Sects sphere of influence.

However, everyone didnt actually enter Heavenly Martial City, where Heavenly Martial Sect was located. Rather, they only waited outside its immediate territory.

This was because the location of that leyline wasnt inside Heavenly Martial City. Instead, it was quite far away.

After gifting that Gate Opening Pearl, Shen Yuanbai had also been hastening his journey.

Both sides were going to meet one another at the iron-ranked Wuxin City.

T/N: Thanks for the corrections, Charysa.

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