Chapter 478: Senior Sister Has Never…
Chapter 478: Senior Sister Has Never…
Nine Curves Sect.
It was once the most famous Water Spirit Root Cultivation Sect in the entire Azure Realm, possessing a unique status identical to the former Spirit Grain Sect.
Originally a blessed land where nine streams circled the valley and three waters converged spiritual energy, it fell to ruin when a sudden disaster caused Polluted Spirit Water to flood the area.
The Sect’s location was extremely unique: a U-shaped valley surrounded by nine streams. The valley mouth was relatively narrow, its widest point only a few dozen Zhang, while the interior was spacious, extending over a hundred Li deep.
Because the terrain was high in the northwest and low in the southeast, it naturally formed a feng shui layout of nine dragons returning to the sea.
It was divided into three regions: One Ring, Two Waters, and Three Pavilions.
One Ring referred to the outer ring. It was the place where Outer Peak disciples practiced their daily breathing and cultivation.
Two Waters referred to the Spirit Water and Pure Water. These were the areas where formal disciples cultivated, lived, and worked.
Three Pavilions referred to the Surging Waves Pavilion, Condensing Dew Pavilion, and Hidden Abyss Pavilion. Located in the deepest part of the valley, they were not only the core for sect affairs but also the grounds of true inheritance.Because of the appearance of the Polluted Spirit Water, the spring eyes mutated, the underground rivers flowed backward, and the water veins collapsed. The once-sacred land for Water Spirit Root cultivators had now become a dread-inducing, dead forbidden zone.
The originally clear streams were now murky and foul-smelling, making anyone who saw them furrow their brows.
Anyone who ventured here had to be extremely cautious and vigilant.
Seeing this scene, Ruo Qunshuang shed scalding tears, choking back sobs as she spoke: “Father, everyone… I have finally returned to see you.”
Beside her, Long Ao and Pei Mo were affected by her grief. They fell silent, their moods growing heavy.
Gurgle~
Gurgle gurgle~
However, right at this moment, dense clusters of bubbles suddenly began to emerge from below. At first glance, it looked as though the Polluted Spirit Water was boiling.
Long Ao and Pei Mo reacted the fastest. Looking over with immediate vigilance, they vaguely saw a massive entity shifting beneath the murky currents.
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Even Jiang Chen, who considered himself someone who had weathered great storms, was thoroughly shocked upon hearing the other party demand five Mid-grade Spirit Stones: “That much?”
Shi Zhuangyan smiled and explained: “It is like this: our Shi clan is a highly skilled group. As you saw, our speed and execution are extremely fast, and you cannot find a single flaw in our work. Therefore, our rates are naturally a bit higher than those of other groups.”
Jiang Chen asked from the depths of his soul: “You call this ‘a bit higher’?”
If he remembered correctly, Wu Guangman and his group would work diligently for several days and still not earn a single Mid-grade Spirit Stone.
Yet, the group before him, having worked for merely two Shichen, actually dared to ask for five Mid-grade Spirit Stones.
Honestly, it was no different from robbery.
Shi Zhuangyan still wore a smile, stating as if it were only natural: “We provided a Formation Master!”
Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow: “How much does the Formation Master take?”
Shi Zhuangyan replied: “Three Mid-grade Spirit Stones.”
Jiang Chen’s mouth twitched, thinking to himself: “Good grief, they just used my fields to temper her experience at my expense.”
Shi Zhuangyan blinked: “Do you have any other questions?”
Jiang Chen took a deep breath: “Then, the subsequent upkeep costs should be included in this, right?”
Shi Zhuangyan nodded lightly, then made a promise: “Within one year, if there are any issues whatsoever, you can seek us out, and we will not charge any additional fees.”
Looking visibly pained, Jiang Chen took out five Mid-grade Spirit Stones: “Alright then.”
Seeing the Spirit Stones, Shi Zhuangyan’s smile grew even more radiant: “Excellent. Then we shall take our leave.”
Following that, the group surrounded the female Formation Master apprentice, turning to walk out of the valley.
Jiang Chen watched their retreating figures, unable to help but grumble: “If it were Wu Guangman and his group, it would cost one Mid-grade Spirit Stone at most. Let alone maintaining it for a year, they would gladly do it for ten years, perhaps even for free.”
No, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He could not just swallow this loss.
Spending more on Formations was beneficial for the Spirit Farm; he was willing to accept that.
Spending more on cultivation arts and spells was beneficial for himself; he was willing to accept that too.
But merely opening wasteland and expanding the fields, yet being charged five Mid-grade Spirit Stones for two Shichen of work? That, he was truly unwilling to accept.
“Right, previously Manager Yang asked me to deal with the hidden dangers. Out of five, three remain!”
“Coincidentally, I have learned the Golden Seal Heaven Governing Art, and I possess the chisel for finding ores. I might as well give it a try.”
“If I do not earn fifty or five hundred back, it will breed an Inner Demon during my cultivation!”
Jiang Chen decisively took out Yang Zhenyue’s Communication Talisman from his Square Inch Ring.
At first, he could not get through. He tried several times before finally connecting.
Yang Zhenyue’s voice echoed from the other side: “Who is it?”
Jiang Chen quickly replied: “Manager Yang, it is I, Jiang Chen!”
Yang Zhenyue’s tone carried a hint of exhaustion: “What is the matter?”
Jiang Chen asked: “Previously, did we not go together to eliminate those hidden dangers?”
Hearing this, Yang Zhenyue fell silent for a long moment, then said irritably: “That was years ago!”
Jiang Chen gave an awkward laugh: “Well, I just suddenly remembered.”
Yang Zhenyue thought for a moment: “I am currently not at the Earth Vein. If it really cannot wait, you can go alone.”
Jiang Chen let out an ‘Oh,’ feeling surprised by this.
Yang Zhenyue sighed helplessly: “There is no helping it. Xuan Yuan has been unstable recently. The Abyss Lord and I have been guarding it this entire time. I only just managed to come out for a breather.”
Jiang Chen decisively agreed: “Alright. I know how to get down there anyway. I just need you to mark the specific locations.”
Yang Zhenyue did not speak further. Instead, he directly channeled his own Magic Power into the Communication Talisman, transmitting the location information across the distance.
Instantly, dense Earth Qi continuously gathered before Jiang Chen, transforming into a rudimentary map of the underground mineral veins.
Three locations lit up, which were undoubtedly the three remaining hidden dangers.
However, the distance between them seemed to be quite vast.
Yang Zhenyue cautioned: “Although your Wood element overcomes Earth, these three locations are situated relatively deep down. The Earth Qi there is extremely dense, and occasionally, Yellow Earth Essence will burst forth. Remember to stay safe.”
Having said his piece, he took the initiative to cut off the communication.
Jiang Chen looked at the Communication Talisman as its spiritual light gradually dimmed, pondering: “Operating alone gives me more freedom. I truly want to see what kind of surprises the remaining three locations can bring.”
Mainly, acting alone meant he could do whatever he pleased.
Furthermore, even if he discovered some good treasures, he would not have to split them with anyone else.
Carrying the map of the underground mineral veins, Jiang Chen immediately summoned the Shattered Moon Flowing Frost and soared into the air.
When he arrived at the entrance to the Earth Vein, he once again encountered Senior Sister’s cousin, Bei Qinghui.
She also recognized him and even took the initiative to greet him.
However, Jiang Chen’s mind was entirely fixated on finding the three hidden dangers, and he did not want to waste too much time on her.
Unexpectedly, Bei Qinghui actually blocked his path and asked curiously: “Spirit Envoy Jiang, has my cousin invited you?”
Jiang Chen was perplexed: “Invited me for what?”
Bei Qinghui immediately replied: “In a short while, it will be the three-thousandth anniversary of the Luo River Bei Clan. At that time, a grand banquet will be held, and many people have been invited to attend. I thought since you are my cousin’s Junior Brother, you would have received an invitation as well.”
Jiang Chen shook his head: “Senior Sister has never spoken to me about this!”