Chapter 189: 189: Treasure Land in the Pond (1)

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Chapter 189: 189: Treasure Land in the Pond (1) Senior Ling Wen arranged everything after Gou Yuki, Gou Yura, Zhen Rian, and Chen Senya decided to step into the cultivation journey. First, they were escorted back to the hotel as the state was preparing the people who would accompany them home. Then, the state explained the situation and their choices to the four youngsters' parents. Yue Ruxia chose to go back home to check on her elder sister. The fact that her Dajie lost consciousness after saving the lives of those half-dead men made her worried. Su Rukia chose to stay with the group as the rest of them wanted to know a few things about cultivation. Among the descendants of the Xia Clan, Su Rukia is among the most talented after the ones in the Yue family. She was taught the basics and knowledge about cultivation and the two realms. Chen Senya and the other three wanted Su Rukia to introduce cultivation to them ahead of time, as it couldn't be denied that their anticipation for cultivation could not be ignored. Grandpa Xia chose to remain in the mountain with a few newly arrived cultivators from the Hidden Tan Clan. The destruction on the mountain must all be repaired. This place is after all a famous location for those who like to go mountain hiking. Cultivator Ling Wen came to meet him after the issue with the children was resolved. Senior Xia Lianyu asked, "What's the verdict?" "The children choose to enter the cultivation world. As per Yue Xuexia's request, the Chen, Gou, and Zhen families will be under her protection," answered Cultivator Ling Wen. Senior Xia Lianyu frowned and said, "Did they have the talent to cultivate? Without any decent spiritual root, one couldn't cultivate it no matter what they do." "Senior Xia, there is no need to worry. They all have a talent for it, especially the two ladies who were friends of Xiao Ruru. They awaken mid-grade single spirit roots of fire and wood. One has a talent for combat and the other for support like healing," said cultivator Ling Wen. Senior Xia Lianyu said, "Isn't it supposed to be rare for mortals to possess spiritual roots? How come all four of them have decent talents?" "This junior doesn't know about the two men, Gou Yuki and Zhen Rian, but the two ladies, Gou Yura and Chen Senya, might have their bodies transformed by a pill made by Xiao Xue. It seems that Xiao Ruru gave her two friends quite a number of pills that not only cleansed their physiques but also their meridians," explained cultivator Ling Wen. Sigh~ Senior Xia Lianyu sighed helplessly and said, "If they ate the pills made by Xue'er, then it's a possible outcome for them to awaken a good talent. That child's pills were made of purer qi, and it made the pills she made a bit too potent. It wouldn't be surprising for those who ate it to help awaken a mortal's spiritual talent." "Senior Xia, do you think it's possible for me to Xiao Xue for some of those pills? This is to make our country's military soldiers stronger," said cultivator Ling Wen. A frown appeared on Senior Xia Lianyu. "It's not that I am stopping you. I heard that she gave all the pills to the Hidden Tan Clan. You cannot ask Xue'er directly. Taiyang would roast you alive. I will ask the Hidden Tan Clan about this. The danger in the borders cannot be ignored after all." "I thank the senior for the country," said cultivator Ling Wen. Then he finally glanced at the half-dead Elder Xue Yan chained not far from Senior Xia. The chains made of fire keep burning his skin, yet this burn doesn't spread at all; it is as if the fire were alive. Cultivator Ling Wen commented, "It is weird that he is still alive in this state." "The chain around him keeps him alive. Phoenix Nirvana Flames are said to be able to allow one to enter rebirth after death. It's just the fire that restrains him and tortures him. He was still alive yet at the same time prevented him from dying. A never-ending pain. Unless that man frees him, he will continue to suffer this agony for eternity. What a cruel way to use the Phoenix Nirvana Flame," explained Senior Xia Lianyu. Cultivator Ling Wen said, "I thought Phoenix Nirvana Flame is something of a legend. Who would have thought I would see it this way? Are there any benefits in staying around it?" "As long as you don't get burned to ashes, the Phoenix Nirvana Flame has the ability to purify one's physique. Being near it gives a mild effect of purification, but it's useful. Mortals can't use it, though cultivators might be able to benefit as long as they aren't greedy," said Senior Xia, who used the flame effects to burn the accumulated impurities in his body. Though it wasn't perfect purification like his wife's case, it still helped him regain more control over heaven and earth. Meanwhile, cultivator Ling Wen, who heard such the magical effect of the heat coming from Elder Xue Yan, chose to stay beside the prisoner like a strict warden. He also wanted to burn the impurities in his body. Senior Xia Lianyu didn't stop him, as these youngsters had done well with the cleanup. This prisoner can be taken away by the Hidden Tan Clan after this boy is done with it. While waiting for the Hidden Tan Clan's cultivators to finish cleaning up the area, Xia Lianyu suddenly heard the sound of water. He turns around and looks at the pond not far from him and sees a black-winged tiger cub carrying a cloth over its back with a small snake in its mouth. Xia Lianyu immediately recognized the white snake in the beast king cub's mouth. Xia Lianyu's lip couldn't help but twitch at this scene. He knew that this black cat was his granddaughter's pet and also a beast king cub from a mysterious place. Though it was found by those two old men from the Crimson Cloud Auction Hall as an egg, it only hatched when his granddaughter found it. To him, that situation is no different from fate. "Are you going to eat it?" asked Xia Lianyu. He wanted to know if the Beast King cub wanted to eat the poor flood dragon. Though it wouldn't be surprising if that flood dragon was seen as food by this mysterious tiger cub. Yueyue shook its head and stared at the old man. Xia Lianyu asked again, "Are you going to give it to Xue'er?" With this question, the little tiger cub nods its head. Xia Lianyu accepted this response, and his eyes wandered to the common-looking cloth on the black cub's back. He felt a strong spatial element coming from the cloth; obviously, this cloth must be an inventory owned by the beast cub, and this cloth is now full of treasure taken away from the flood dragon's territory. Xia Lianyu said, "The treasure of the flood dragon. Have you taken away everything?" Yueyue shook his head and pointed at the old man, signifying that he left enough for him to use, then finally walked away without care and disappeared in the dark. On the other hand, Xia Lianyu showed an excited look on his face. He looked at the pond in front of him and jumped in. The pond only looks small from the surface yet the depths of this pond are deeper and can be compared to that of a sea. Xia Lianyu looked around and saw land under the pond covered in a mist and a barrier. Maybe because Yueyue had destroyed most of the defensive measures of the mini treasure land, the old man had entered the place without problems. As soon as the old man passed the barrier, the scenery before him had completely changed. He was no longer underwater but in a mystical land. A part of this land is full of immortal herbs. There's a large part of it that is bald; obviously, that location had been uprooted by the beast king cub from before. There is also a small hill of flood dragon scales and molted skin. The scale possessed a dimmer shade of white, as this was obviously its scale before it molted a better scale to replace it. Even so, this material can be considered a rare one. After all, dragons are said to be extinct. The most important and expensive treasures were all taken away by the tiger cub, but Senior Xia Lianyu didn't mind it, as that will still fall in the hands of Yue Xuexia, who is his granddaughter. He also took a few herbs to be replanted in his mountain as well as a few dragon scales to make armor for his wife and descendants. He at least leaves half for the state. After walking around the area, he also noticed a few piles of gold. Dragons love gold and colorful gemstones after all. He also noticed a spatial stone mixed with it and took it away. With it, he can make someone a space ring or space accessories for his use. Though he didn't know how to make some artifacts, he had a good friend who could. When they go to the cultivation realm, he plans to visit this friend and have this material transformed into a useful artifact. After taking everything he was interested in, he returned to the surface and saw that Ling Wen had finished his meditation. The lad looked refreshed and was smiling. There is also another elder from the Hidden Tan Clan waiting for orders. Cultivator Ling Wen asked, "Senior Xia, why did you go to the pond? Is there something there?" "There is treasure land under the pond. It must have been owned by the white flood dragon. But that dragon is no longer staying there," said Xia Lianyu. He didn't want to tell them that his granddaughter's pet took the master of treasure land away. As expected, when the treasure land was mentioned, the two men in front of them showed shocked yet excited expressions on their faces. The elder from the hidden Tan Clan asked, "Can I ask the senior what's inside the treasure land?" He politely inquired. Senior Xia answered honestly. "There are at least two acres of land filled with mid- and high-grade immortal herbs. But the rare ones are already gone, and I took a few as well. There is also a pile of dragon scales and skin from his molting period." "Common treasures like gold and gemstones, as well as special materials used for making artifacts or weapons. Even though it's little, there is a small weapon warehouse. I didn't open it, so I don't know what's inside. Be careful when opening it." "The state, the Tan Clan, as well as a few close friends, should split it up among you. I have taken my part. The Tan Clan should handle Xue Yan and wait for Xue'er to wake up. I don't know what she planned to do with him. I will go home now. My wife must have been worried." After bidding farewell to the two youngsters, Xia Lianyu flew away and returned to his ancient mansion at Another Mountain Peak. As soon as he left, Ling Wen and the elder made countless calls to their superiors and informed them about the treasure land in the pond.

Chapter 189: 189: Treasure Land in the Pond (1)

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