103 Days of Scavenging
When they were children, Zhu Baiwen heard about the treasure, and who among them didn't dream of being the chosen one to find it? However, as they grew up, entered more and more secret realms, and tried and tested various true and false information without ever finding a single word about the treasure, they long since stopped believing they were the lucky one.
Sometimes, after another fruitless effort, they would quietly complain about why the ancestor didn't explain things more clearly. He only mentioned the secret realm and the supreme treasure, without even saying the name of the secret realm. Of the four realms of cultivation, the human realm, the demon realm, and the monster realm, apart from the human realm having fewer secret realms, the other three realms could have several secret realms of all sizes appearing every day.
Furthermore, the Ancestor didn't say anything about what the treasure actually is, what it looks like, or what its characteristics are.
They only said that the Spirit Source Instrument would help them find it.
However, there is only one Spirit Source Instrument. Even if later generations of sect leaders led their people to research and develop several similar batches, it is unknown whether they will actually work, since they do not have a supreme treasure to test it.
Therefore, some fellow disciples might not even realize that the treasure they were talking about when they stand right in front of it.
In short, none of them had high hopes.
However, the Spirit Source Instrument they possessed this time was a genuine one, drawn by lot, and the sound it made was unprecedented since they entered the secret realm over half a month ago. Perhaps…
It was this tiny, vague thought that kept them going from day to night, and then from night to day again.
They didn't even use the lightness talisman or sword control technique for traveling.
I was afraid of missing anything unusual on the road.
As they reached the edge of the two-headed snake's territory, all sorts of chaotic thoughts kept popping into their minds.
The increasingly urgent beeping of the Spirit Source Instrument perfectly reflected their current state of mind.
"We're about to enter the territory of the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent. Junior brothers, be careful. As long as you don't damage the precious flowers and plants here, this monster won't hurt you rashly," Zhu Baiwen reminded them.
As soon as he finished speaking, the people around him became even more careful and restrained their movements. They avoided touching even a single blade of grass, let alone precious flowers and plants.
Protected by their inner energy, they could stand on grass without bending it even slightly, as long as they didn't want to.
Those whose internal energy is insufficient to perform this task are not qualified to explore the secret realm.
The group carefully entered the territory of the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent, following the instructions of the Spirit Source Instrument.
Of course, the sound of the Spirit Source Instrument had already been set up with an array, so it could only be heard by those wearing specific items. Otherwise, such a loud noise would not only disturb the monsters on the road, but also other fellow cultivators in the secret realm.
Although their sect mainly focuses on weapon crafting, it is still a renowned sect, and its members are all quite skilled. At least, it is not difficult for them to reach the center of the region without alerting the demonic beasts.
When the sound of the Spirit Source Instrument had become so dense that it almost stopped in a straight line, Zhu Baiwen and the others could already see the cliff in front of them.
We also saw the stone house at the foot of the cliff.
At first glance, they didn't notice the stone house, but a tall figure doing something in front of it caught their attention. Upon closer inspection, they discovered that there was another house there.
Zhu Baiwen and the others exchanged glances, feeling somewhat uneasy.
Could it be that some fellow Daoist has already snatched up the treasure?
But they couldn't give up, as this was the unwavering commitment that the Weapon Refining Mountain had always upheld.
So it all depends on whether that Daoist in front is willing to talk. If it really is the supreme treasure that their ancestor mentioned, they'll exchange it for whatever conditions are offered.
The members of the Weapon Refining Mountain were still somewhat confident about this.
After all, while not all weapons in the cultivation world come from Weapon Refining Mountain, at least eight or nine out of ten famous weapons originate from their sect.
I wonder how many people want to obtain the weapon forging qualification from JSG Mountain.
Thinking this, Zhu Baiwen and the others started walking towards the cliff.
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The figure at the stone house was naturally the little robot.
He had a very enjoyable night exploring the area, and when dawn broke, thinking that the two-headed snake might come to eat his share of snake fruit at any time, he returned to the stone house.
He was arranging snake fruits when humans approached.
Those humans were clearly heading in his direction, unlike the ones he had seen before who were just passing by in the sky.
The little robot was quite curious about this new world and didn't mind interacting with the humans there, so it stood there waiting for them to come over.
only……
Why do these people have such strange expressions on their faces?
The little robot's emotion analysis program told him that, barring any bugs, the expressions of the humans in front of him should be "shock and confusion."
The little robot couldn't help but look down at itself. Could it be because its clothes were so different from theirs?
However, no matter how the little robot tried to guess, it couldn't fathom the source of the shock felt by Zhu Baiwen and the others at that moment.
Although they knew that the treasure that their ancestor cherished must be very precious, they never expected it to be this precious!
This treasure has actually transformed into human form, and its every move is indistinguishable from a human's!
If it weren't for the special techniques that allowed them to identify treasures, they would never have been able to tell that the "person" in front of them wasn't human!
Ancestor, you truly live up to your reputation!
When Zhu Baiwen and the others realized this, they completely changed their attitude towards the person in front of them.
All the mental preparations I had made beforehand, even to the point of a fight after a breakdown in negotiations, are now useless. Not only can I not treat the other party with caution, but I also have to fawn over them and treat them with utmost care and respect.
After all, this person is no longer a mindless object to be snatched away, but someone who can go wherever they want.
If they displease the other party and they are unwilling to return to Qi Refining Mountain with them, then they will be great sinners who have let down the sect and the ancestor!
Thinking this, the "Fellow Daoist" greeting they were about to utter suddenly turned into—
Are you finding it comfortable here?
"You've suffered!"
"Is this your food? Is there anything else you'd like to eat? Just say the word, I have a magical artifact that makes exceptionally delicious food!"
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
Little robot: "...??"
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After much explanation, the little robot finally stopped thinking that the humans in front of it had something wrong with their brains and gave up the idea of giving them a thorough examination.
When the little robot realized that it was not human, it was only surprised at first, but then it stopped caring and naturally had no worries whatsoever.
After all, he is no longer as easily restrained by humans as he was at the beginning.
Even if there are many powerful beings in this cultivation world, and his magic scrolls and scientific weapons cannot withstand them, he can simply leave this world.
The thing that modern robots have in abundance is energy.
He didn't deny whether he was human, but—
“You’ve come to the wrong place. I am not the treasure you’re talking about.”
The little robot explained.
According to these humans, he is a supreme treasure that has gained intelligence and taken form over the long river of time. And that supreme treasure already existed thousands of years ago, during the time of the founding ancestor of the Weapon Refining Mountain.
But the little robot knew perfectly well that he had only arrived in this world yesterday.
How could it possibly be some kind of priceless treasure that has existed in this world for thousands of years?
The little robot didn't feel that being mistaken for someone else was a big deal, but judging from what these people were saying, their sect had always been obsessed with finding the treasure. If they thought of themselves as that treasure, wouldn't the real treasure never be found again?
It wouldn't be good if it affected their weapon-refining efforts.
The little robot always treats humans with a positive attitude, so it doesn't want to bring any negative influence to this Refining Mountain at this moment.
Although Zhu Baiwen and the others stopped talking about whether it was a treasure or not, they had already given it a firm seal of approval in their hearts.
After all, the Spirit Source Instrument left by the ancestor gave such a hint, how could it be wrong?
None of them would force this treasure to return to the Weapon Refining Mountain with them immediately, but having finally found such a treasure, they were definitely not comfortable leaving it alone.
What if they were tricked away by other humans with sweet words?
So, without even discussing it, the group decided to find a place nearby to settle down and set up camp.
If this territory hadn't belonged to the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent, they would have even considered settling down right next to the little robot's stone house.
Two people are enough to settle in the resting place; the rest just stick to the little robot.
They were all incredibly attentive.
The little robot was picking grass when someone snatched it away.
"I'll do it! Fellow Daoist Ji, please rest and don't hurt your hand."
The little robot was trying to collect stones when someone snatched them away.
"I'll take care of it. Just tell me how many stones you need, how big they are, and if you have any material requirements. I'll make sure you get the best for you."
When the little robot tries to open the door, people rush to do it, saying, "I'll open it for you, please come in!"
Little robot: "..."
He looked at the empty stone house that had been pushed open by the humans, and then at the humans who were still holding the door open with ingratiating smiles.
The little robot tried to persuade me again: "I can open the door myself."
The group from Qi Lian Shan said, "It's alright, it's alright. We can handle this little thing. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything else. Don't be shy about asking us."
The little robot finally couldn't help but reveal the truth: "This door is only useful if I open it myself."
As he spoke, he pressed down the human's hand on the door and pushed the door open again himself.
The stone house was now filled with all sorts of equipment and tools, a stark contrast to the empty scene just moments before.
Zhu Baiwen and the others: "..."
Embarrassing, and ashamed.
"...Ahaha, so this is a magical artifact that has been crafted by you and has come to recognize its master. We are sorry that we did not recognize it. Your skills are truly excellent. You are destined to be with our Artifact Refining Mountain."
Fortunately, they stopped vying to do everything after that, and at most they would occasionally ask if there was anything they could do.
Compared to before, the little robot is now much more accepting of these slightly noisy humans.
The little robot also learned from these people that it was currently in a permanent secret realm.
A permanent secret realm means that it appears in a fixed location and at a relatively fixed time. For example, this one appears once every five years, for six months at a time.
This time, it has only been less than a month since it appeared.
In other words, the little robot cannot stay here forever; it will have to go out after a few months.
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