Chapter 2043: Chapter 2048: Divine Artifact, Eight-Colored Illusionary Spirit [Sixth Update]

"Looking for someone? Well, I’ve been young too, I understand what you’re thinking."

"Senior, it’s not what you think."

Xia Liu felt helpless. It seems like wearing a black robe in the future is more fitting.

Then he adjusted his voice to sound deeper.

"Hundred Flowers City is a hundred thousand miles away. If you want to go, you better hurry, travel day and night. If you don’t mind exhaustion, you should be able to reach there in five days."

...

A hundred thousand miles, wanting to arrive in five days.

By the time you reach, you might be snared by the Divine Mechanist’s tricks.

After all, reaching there without energy would be pointless.

This matter requires careful planning.

Moreover, in Hundred Flowers City, the Qi Family’s headquarters might be located!

"By the way, Senior, is the Qi Family’s main base in Hundred Flowers City?"

"No, the Qi Family’s main base is known only to a few, but the Qi Family’s influence is everywhere."

"Oh, what level of Qi Family’s influence is in Hundred Flowers City then?"

When I used the secret technique to search for the Divine Mechanist, her trace disappeared in front of Hundred Flowers City.

Even if she is not in Hundred Flowers City,

she is within the Qi Family’s influence nearby Hundred Flowers City.

Moreover, this force has a core member of the Qi Family!

"There is! One of the Young Masters of the Qi Family, Qi Ao, is the City Lord of Hundred Flowers City."

"Qi Ao!"

Xia Liu should be certain, Qi Ao is the one protecting the Divine Mechanist.

He dispatched Qi Yun and others to ambush and kill me!

"By the way, Senior, Qi Yun, Qi Li, and Qi Gao, to whom within the Qi Family do they report?"

"The three people you mentioned are the Deputy City Lords of Hundred Flowers City."

After saying this, the elder felt something was very wrong.

Why would the young Xia Liu be inquiring about these three people?

Could it be that he’s met them?

"Young friend, you’re not simple. Average folk wouldn’t know their names."

"Ahem, Senior misunderstood. I overheard some seniors discussing and remembered these three powerful individuals’ names." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Xia Liu really wanted to say, "It’s the senior here who isn’t simple."

To know so much about Hundred Flowers City from a hundred thousand miles away.

Even having such clear information on Qi Yun and others.

How could this be just an ordinary old man?

Xia Liu inadvertently used Divine Sense to probe the elder.

He discovered the elder’s spiritual power was unusual, and his body’s meridians had been deliberately altered.

Absolutely mysterious!

This is why Xia Liu lingered at the shop, not leaving for a long time.

In this vicinity, the elder was the most mysterious.

"Forget it, I don’t want to get involved in you immortals’ matters. From this direction, a hundred thousand miles away, is Hundred Flowers City. Go spread your wings."

The elder pointed in a certain direction and said.

"Thank you for enlightening me, senior. I am immensely grateful!"

Xia Liu didn’t drag it out, after expressing his gratitude with cupped fists, he left.

Because he noticed eighty miles away, there were two Nascent Soul Stage cultivators flying towards him! Their target was likely himself!

Xia Liu used the Moving Divine Power twice.

After reaching a safe point, he performed Sword Control to swiftly proceed.

Toward the direction of Hundred Flowers City.

Not long after Xia Liu departed,

the two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators appeared inside the herb shop.

When the two entered the shop, their Divine Senses locked down a ten-mile radius.

The store’s door closed, to prevent anyone from eavesdropping or seeing the conversation within.

"President, the Zhuang Family’s issue has been confirmed, it’s an ordinary vendetta."

The two Nascent Soul stage cultivators spoke respectfully to the elder cleaning herbal cabinets.

"Oh? An ordinary vendetta shouldn’t involve killing a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator in Xishan Mountain Realm, right?"

If Xia Liu were present, he’d certainly be stunned.

The previously unassuming elder now exuded a different aura.

His entire presence subtly emanated thunderous power.

"Results from the investigation show the other party was alone, appeared young and handsome. The matter may not be simple."

"Is there a portrait of this assailant?"

The elder asked.

"Yes!"

"Hmm? It’s him!"

Upon seeing the portrait, the elder instantly recognized it was Xia Liu who had just left the shop!

"Does the President know this young man?"

Both individuals were shocked, clearly, the matter wasn’t simple.

"Not really acquainted, just exchanged a few words with him."

The two Nascent Soul cultivators glanced at each other, then chuckled wryly, saying, "President, the Zhuang Family doesn’t want the Alliance to intervene."

"Heh, the Alliance doesn’t want to act either. Since the Zhuang Family wants to handle it alone, let them be. Anyway, it’s just an ordinary vendetta."

The elder was a bit puzzled.

He distinctly saw Xia Liu had only a Late Stage Golden Core cultivation.

How did he manage to kill a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator?

Could there be a powerful figure backing him?

Moreover, Xia Liu seemed unfamiliar with the Myriad Realms, suggesting he wasn’t a local cultivator.

A powerful outsider descended!

Upon entering Xishan Mountain Realm, he directly struck at the Zhuang Family with a mighty blow, interesting...

"Hehe, the Zhuang Family has overreached these past two years. I anticipated something would happen, just didn’t expect it so soon, and even a Nascent Soul genius has perished."

"Indeed, being able to kill an early stage Nascent Soul cultivator, this person’s cultivation must be extraordinary. If the Zhuang Family doesn’t act wisely and find their issue, there could be larger losses."

Listening to the two, the elder remained silently bitter.

After a long pause, he said, "Take the portrait to Hundred Flowers City, he’s likely to appear there."

"Him?"

Pointing at the portrait, both were puzzled.

"Yes!"

"Doesn’t the Zhuang Family forbid the Alliance’s involvement? If we still go, the Zhuang Family might find fault with us."

"I told you to observe in secret, record his actions; who told you to interfere?"

The elder reprimanded angrily.

"Ahem, understood, President. We know now, we’ll set out immediately!"

Sensing the relationship between the elder and Xia Liu might not be simple, they promptly left.

Provoking the President can bring big trouble!

Two days later, in a bustling marketplace, Xia Liu, cloaked in black, sat by the window of a teahouse.

Carefully observing the bustling street.

Quietly listening to the local cultivators’ discussions.

"Heard there’s an Eight-Colored Illusionary Spirit in Flag Mountain!"

"Tsk tsk! You’re kidding, the last Eight-Colored Illusionary Spirit appeared a century ago, how can it appear again so soon? You think this Divine Medicine is a carrot?"

"Daoist Fellow, don’t believe it? Look at Flag Mountain Town, when has it been this lively before?"

"Indeed, these days I’ve seen many Golden Core Stage cultivators coming and going, seems there’s truly a treasure in Flag Mountain Realm!"

...

Listening to the few Golden Core Stage cultivators’ discussion in the teahouse, Xia Liu suddenly paused his tea drinking.

His eyes started to gleam.

Because he heard an exciting piece of news.

If an Eight-Colored Illusionary Spirit is consumed by a Late Stage Golden Core, there’s a ten percent chance for the Divine Sense to ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm!

The Divine Sense is part of the soul, meaning, consuming the Eight-Colored Illusionary Spirit, the soul can elevate!

"Truly heaven’s blessing!"

Beneath the black robe, a smile gradually appeared.

If he obtains the Eight-Colored Illusionary Spirit, Bai Jue might awaken!

Haha!

After a moment of delight, Xia Liu continued to keenly listen to the discussions of those Golden Core Stage cultivators.

Being new to this place, he wasn’t very familiar.

It’s necessary to understand more.

Once enough knowledge is gathered, it’ll be time to enter Flag Mountain and hunt for the Eight-Colored Illusionary Spirit!