Chapter 303: Chapter 149: Ba Mountain Secret Realm Transformed, Twin Spiritual Objects of Profound Gold and Thick Earth_2
Thus, with Lin Xuankong vehemently protesting her reluctance, and with Zhao Yufei’s repeated persuasion and flirtation, Lii Xiaolan, this young lady, finally, half-reluctantly, consented to him.
Since crossing over to this world, Lin Xuankong had harbored a particular desire—to "press the pear blossom down on the begonia." He finally fulfilled this wish. And with both Yufei and Lan, his satisfaction was doubled!
「More than six hours later,」
In the most spacious bedroom inside the stone tower, Lin Xuankong, having just performed the Bone Roar Technique, spiritedly walked to the window. He glanced at the two delicate young women behind him and took a deep breath of the fresh air in the Secret Realm. At that moment, a sudden urge washed over him: to live in seclusion here, forever carefree with his two companions.
However, Lin Xuankong soon shook his head. Mortal life was ultimately short. Even if one indulged in daily pleasures, the day of separation by death would inevitably arrive.
Reborn with the Vigorous in Old Age Life Plate and its many talents, he knew he must strive with all his might for the Immortal Path to longevity. Only by achieving longevity himself, and with his Great Reincarnation Technique, could he ensure that those around him also attained long life and lasting companionship.
At the corner of the broad wooden bed, Lii Xiaolan, blushing, glared discontentedly at Lin Xuankong, who had just behaved like a savage beast.
"You rascal, only caring about your own pleasure! Yufei still doesn’t have proper standing! When do you plan to propose to the Zhao Family?"
After speaking, she grabbed some candied fruits placed by the bedside and began eating them fiercely.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuankong turned to look at the frail Zhao Yufei. This Second Lady of mine is truly formidable! She doesn’t even need to speak; Sister Lii naturally backs her up!
Zhao Yufei glanced sideways at Lin Xuankong with a smile, then leaned against Lii Xiaolan.
"Sister Lii, my second brother is going to marry the eldest daughter of the Huang Family in about a month. Let’s discuss it after his wedding! With Sister Lii around, I’m not afraid this guy will renege on his promise!"
Lii Xiaolan nodded emphatically. "Don’t worry. If he dares to renege, we’ll both ignore him!"
Lin Xuankong laughed heartily, rubbing his hands as he walked over. "Is that so? How about we try my newly advanced Blood-Burning Secret Technique again?"
Upon hearing this, the two immediately jumped up and ran towards the Alchemy Room.
"I want to refine elixirs! You’re not allowed to disturb me!"
"I want to cultivate the Eight Gates Celestial Eye! You’re not allowed to come over and mess around!"
Lin Xuankong looked at them with a smile, then, thinking of something, he said, "I plan to discuss with Chief Steward Jiang of the Yin Talisman Sect to see if I can obtain the refining method for the Turtle-Poria Elixir from her. If the young lady can refine the Turtle-Poria Elixir to an Upper Grade, its value will be many times higher than the Divine Protection Elixir. Most importantly, it can rapidly increase longevity!"
Lii Xiaolan’s voice came from the Alchemy Room, "Alright, alright! You go quickly and ask about the refining method for the Turtle-Poria Elixir. Preferably right now. Stay there for a couple of extra days!"
Lin Xuankong laughed. "So afraid of me? TSK TSK!"
"Who’s afraid of you! I just don’t want you, you scoundrel, performing the Blood Burning Technique! HUMPH!"
"HAHAHAHA!" Lin Xuankong burst out laughing.
「Outside the Secret Realm,」
Lin Xuankong walked towards the front courtyard. Passing by the back courtyard entrance, he glanced at the little bear squatting there.
With this Tier Seven Brown Bear Demon Person, transformed into a seemingly cute and innocent little bear, guarding the gate, no one could break into the back courtyard unless they were an Eighth Layer powerhouse or a Tier Eight Great Demon.
Just as he reached the front courtyard gate, a disciple of the Yin Talisman Sect hurried over. "Steward Lin, Chief Steward Jiang requests your presence."
Some time ago, the First Warehouse had been robbed. After Lin Xuankong dealt with the matter, making arrangements for Li Xiaohu and the others, he returned to the Yin Talisman Sect with the bodies of the five culprits and ten thousand portions of Qi Replenishing Soup ingredients.
With such a great contribution, and his claim of having broken through to the Third Layer during closed-door cultivation, Jiang Yuran immediately promoted him to Silver Jade Steward.
Lin Xuankong’s current position in the Yin Talisman Sect was comparable to that of the five Grand Chief Stewards, including Zhao Yufei and Wu Liangye. Furthermore, due to Jiang Yuran’s particular favor, his role as a Silver Jade Steward was a sinecure. Apart from emergency matters, he rarely had to handle miscellaneous chores, yet he received the same stipend as a Grand Chief Steward.
Of course, if ranked purely by strength, wouldn’t he be far above a Grand Chief Steward? Even the Sect Leader of the Yin Talisman Sect would have to treat him with respect, honoring him as a Supreme Elder! As for the Grand Chief Steward’s stipend he once coveted, it was now inconsequential to him, for he possessed the resources of an entire Secret Realm.
"What’s the matter?" Lin Xuankong asked the disciple.
The Yin Talisman Sect disciple bowed and said, "It’s about the discovery of a Spiritual Object Vein in the Sealing Demon Mountain Range. Yesterday, while transporting medicinal ingredients to Four-Direction City, Grand Chief Steward Gao Yunchao passed the outskirts of the Sealing Demon Mountain Range. He noticed golden light and jade-like aura rising from its depths! According to Grand Chief Steward Gao, such rich spiritual golden light and jade-like aura likely indicate that the Sealing Demon Mountain Range has developed medium-sized Geng Metal and Thick Earth Ore Veins containing Spiritual Objects!"
"Geng Metal and Thick Earth Ore Veins containing Spiritual Objects?" Lin Xuankong’s expression flickered.
Heavy Water Spiritual Objects originated from cold water, Wood Spirit Objects from plants and trees, while Geng Metal Spiritual Objects and Thick Earth Spiritual Objects were naturally nurtured within the earth’s ore veins.
In fact, the Ba Mountain Secret Realm, which produced Heavy Water Spiritual Objects, had also once nurtured Wood Spirit Objects and Thick Earth Spiritual Objects. The Tier Six and Tier Seven Corpse Scorpions in the Ba Mountain Secret Realm, for instance, had advanced by consuming the Wood and Thick Earth Spiritual Objects found there.
Unfortunately, Thick Earth Spiritual Objects and Wood Spirit Objects were not specialties of the Ba Mountain Secret Realm. Therefore, despite the Ba Mountain Secret Realm’s vastness, the quantity of Thick Earth and Geng Metal Spiritual Objects it produced was still very limited. Moreover, these had long been consumed by countless Corpse Scorpions. It would likely take at least another eight to ten years for the Ba Mountain Secret Realm to nurture such Spiritual Objects again.
How could Lin Xuankong not be tempted now, hearing this Yin Talisman Sect disciple mention Geng Metal and Thick Earth Spiritual Objects?
"I will head to the meeting hall immediately!" Lin Xuankong hurried away.
At this moment, he suddenly heard the sound of something rapidly breaking through the air above him.
Lin Xuankong looked up. Over a dozen Seventh and Eighth Layer cultivators were flying swiftly through the air on their weapons, heading towards the inner city of Great Marsh Prefecture. These individuals were all dressed in Golden Armor. Their leader was none other than General Wang Linghui from Prince Yu’s Mansion, whom Lin Xuankong had met in the Ba Mountain Secret Realm.
General Wang Linghui is heading towards the inner city? Lin Xuankong pondered. Today was October 17th. In three more days, it would be Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er’s birthday. Are these Seventh and Eighth Layer powerhouses from Prince Yu’s Mansion here for the Third Princess’s birthday, or have they also received news of the Spiritual Object Vein...?
As he pondered, several more groups of experts on flying weapons approached from the southeast, also heading towards the inner city of Great Marsh Prefecture.
Similarly, from the northwest, several more groups of experts streaked through the sky, swift as arrows loosed from a bow, leaving ripples in the air.
On Wutong Village Street, the commoners and Yin Talisman Sect disciples who witnessed this scene all showed reverence on their faces. Usually, these commoners and disciples were terrified of even Third or Fourth Layer experts. Now, seeing these formidable figures soaring through the air like Immortals, how could they not be filled with reverence? Among them, some commoners, in their panic, even knelt on the ground, calling out "Immortals" and kowtowing repeatedly.
Seeing this, Lin Xuankong’s eyes also showed a hint of envy.
If he activated his Tier Seven Spirit Puppet, he too could float in the air, appearing like an Immortal. In terms of combat prowess, by using his various trump cards, he could even overpower Seventh Layer experts. However, he himself was not yet at the Seventh Layer. Relying purely on his own abilities, he couldn’t fly like these Seventh Layer experts did.
Retracting his gaze, Lin Xuankong thought, I’m already at the mid-grade of the Sixth Layer, not far from the Seventh. If I can obtain the Thick Earth Spiritual Object this time, it won’t be long before I too can be as free and ethereal as an Immortal! But why are so many experts from all over Great Xia coming to Great Marsh Prefecture this time? Just now, I saw more than forty Seventh Layer cultivators. Once they get news of the Thick Earth and Geng Metal Spiritual Objects, they will undoubtedly compete fiercely for them!
Moreover, the ore veins were located in the Sealing Demon Mountain Range, the territory of Great Demons like the Golden-haired Bear, the Six-Eared Monkey, and the Nine-tailed Fox. Those Tier Eight and Tier Nine Great Demons would surely guard the veins. They would never sit idly by and watch Human Race cultivators obtain the Spiritual Objects.
To acquire the Thick Earth Spiritual Object this time, I’ll need a solid plan!