Chapter 611: Chapter 607: No Gains from Choosing the Wrong Direction

The Celestial Pill Secret Realm is far more expansive than any secret realm Xia Feng has entered before. Additionally, the surrounding space barrier makes it impossible for Xia Feng’s divine sense to explore a large area.

The scroll depicts a portion of the map, scattered pieces that were likely left behind by the past prodigies who entered the secret realm.

There are about a dozen map fragments, but none of them connect into a complete map. The most perplexing thing is that among so many records, none mention encountering a true Celestial Pill.

Xia Feng slightly furrowed his brows, suppressing a trace of doubt rising in his heart, as he received the scroll.

Strangely, the scroll seems to be restricted by the Celestial Pill Divine King in such a way that it only reveals text when held by Sun Yazhu.

Once the scroll was passed to Xia Feng, the writing on it vanished completely as if erased.

Xia Feng clicked his tongue lightly, "Well, I suppose this is another protective measure left by your father."

He handed the scroll back to Sun Yazhu, closed his eyes slightly to release his divine sense, and explored the surroundings for any gathering pill beasts.

The group didn’t have a fixed route, instead choosing a direction and proceeding straight, searching while releasing their divine sense to detect other pill beasts.

It’s unclear whether there were deviations in their chosen course, but after about a day, they hadn’t captured many pill beasts, fewer even than the batch they encountered upon entering the secret realm.

Xia Feng halted, his brows furrowed unconsciously.

The surrounding women also knew what was puzzling Xia Feng. Zhao Lingxuan, who couldn’t keep her composure, clicked her tongue and said, "Why don’t we choose a different direction?"

Yun Xuezhi chimed in, "We’ve been going in this direction for so long and haven’t found many pill beasts. It’s likely the path is increasingly off-track. Why don’t we change direction as Sister Lingxuan suggested? Maybe we’ll encounter something else unexpected."

Wang Yuwei also frowned slightly, with a worried expression as she added, "We’re the first batch to enter, only three days ahead of the second group. We’ve already spent a day traveling; let’s heed the sisters’ advice and change course."

The remaining women agreed, while only Sun Yazhu stood by Xia Feng, furrowing her brows as she surveyed the surroundings, seemingly hesitant.

Li Qingxue pursed her lips, "What is Sister Yazhu contemplating? Why don’t you tell us, so we can discuss together? There may be new ideas to consider."

Sun Yazhu wore an expression of hesitation, unsure how to articulate her thoughts. She felt something was amiss, yet couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

Xia Feng sniffed slightly, then spoke softly, "Something is missing around here."

The women were perplexed, but Sun Yazhu’s expression brightened, as if catching a sudden spark, exclaimed in surprise, "Husband’s reminder just made me realize..."

"The pill fragrance around here is becoming fainter, almost imperceptible."

Xia Feng paused. Though he was more solid in cultivation than Sun Yazhu on the path to the Celestial Pill Great Dao, he lacked her talent.

In Xia Feng’s perception, the pill fragrance wasn’t just fainter; it had completely disappeared.

He raised his brow, curious, looking at Sun Yazhu, "You can still detect a bit of pill fragrance?"

With Xia Feng’s comment, all the women turned to Sun Yazhu, her face reddened, showing a hint of embarrassment, "Husband, you forgot, I too possess an Innate Saint Body, with some talent in alchemy."

Xia Feng nodded slightly, his expression clear as he asked, "How strong is the pill fragrance you can detect now, and which direction is it more concentrated in?"

Sun Yazhu sniffed around, hesitated for a while, then pointed east, saying, "I couldn’t detect a direction where the fragrance is stronger, but that direction felt the faintest, almost vanishing." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The women were taken aback. The direction Sun Yazhu indicated was the one they were heading. Her saying the pill fragrance there was faint meant they had chosen the wrong path.

Zhao Lingxuan furrowed her brow and murmured, "Sister discovered this hidden clue; why didn’t she mention it earlier?"

After speaking, she realized her words might sound accusatory, swiftly clarified, "I didn’t mean anything by it; just worried about delaying husband’s plans."

Sun Yazhu also felt guilty, thinking if she’d mentioned this earlier, it might have saved her husband considerable time.

Xia Feng saw their thoughts. He stepped forward, gently grasped Sun Yazhu’s wrist, smiling warmly, "Don’t dwell too much. I chose the direction."

He glanced toward the east, harboring other thoughts within.

Li Qingxue, lips pursed, asked, "Since we know this direction is wrong, and the path has been searched already, only south and north remain. Husband, where do you suggest we proceed?"

Xia Feng regained his composure, offering her a subtle smile, "We won’t change direction; continue eastward."

The women showed varied expressions; clearly, they didn’t understand why Xia Feng chose this route. Seeing his resolute look, no one stepped forward to dispute it.

This was their silent understanding. They could offer ideas, but if Xia Feng decided something, even if it seemed unusual, they wouldn’t say much and would only calmly execute it.

They resumed their journey, with pill beast sightings dwindling, ultimately disappearing entirely.

The women’s faces inevitably carried some worry, but Xia Feng remained undisturbed, asking Sun Yazhu, "Is there any pill fragrance remaining?"

Sun Yazhu sniffed hesitantly, "Barely perceptible, yet nearly vanished."

Xia Feng’s eyes lit up, advancing toward the east. When Sun Yazhu couldn’t detect any pill fragrance, a massive valley emerged before them.

The women were invigorated, their eyes brightening, "This valley’s high surrounding peaks leave only a narrow path for entry and exit, resembling a treasure land."

Yu Siya, her alluring eyes showing admiration, gazed at Xia Feng, "Husband, how did you know there’s treasure here?"

Xia Feng’s lips curved slightly, "When there’s an anomaly, secrets are often revealed. This direction has no pill fragrance, unlike other routes, indicating a hidden mystery."