Chapter 111 Meteorite Secret Realm
The defensive shield emitted golden light once more, blocking all the attacks from the fragments.
This time, the defensive shield continued to tremble, and the ground in the city was constantly shaken, but there was no sign of it collapsing again.
The cultivator, shrouded in light, turned around and glanced towards the city.
Even with just a casual glance, many cultivators were able to get a general idea of his appearance.
This was a tall, slender man, who looked to be about thirty years old. Although he wasn't particularly handsome, he possessed a strange, captivating charm.
Then, the man disappeared.
It was as abrupt as his appearance.
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The entire process took only a fleeting moment.
The meteorite crashed and shattered, resembling a grand fireworks display, reflected in the eyes of the cultivators in the city.
Absolutely stunning!
Almost all the cultivators forgot to breathe until the man disappeared, at which point those who reacted quickly came to their senses.
Soon, amidst their cheers, the cultivators in the city began to inquire about the matter.
"Who is this powerful figure?"
"Such a powerful expert has actually been hiding inside Heavenly Silkworm City all this time!"
"Quickly! Go to the city lord's mansion and find out!"
"The major families probably know as well; let's go investigate quickly!"
"This matter is most likely related to the City Lord's Mansion. Although the major families are deeply rooted, it must be admitted that a fourth-level city cannot produce such a strong person! This one... is probably from outside."
"Never mind, let's split up and then gather the information together!"
Countless cultivators also set off.
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Zhong Cai, still shaken, couldn't help but turn around and hug Wu Shaogan tightly.
Wu Shaogan understood his thoughts and knew that he was still immersed in the previous scene, so he hugged him back tightly.
The two held each other quietly for a while before slowly letting go.
Zhong Cai let out a breath: "Who was that person just now...? That was terrifying!"
It almost scared him to death! What kind of person could shatter a star with a single slap?!
Even if it's not a particularly big star, it's still a star!
That's so illogical!
Zhong Cai had long known that the world's strongest people became more powerful as time went on, but he had never seen it with his own eyes and had no real concept of it.
Even now, seeing this powerful figure who guards the entire city, my heart is pounding uncontrollably.
My blood was boiling, and I couldn't calm down for a while.
Wu Shaogan said sullenly, "I'll be just as good in the future."
Zhong Cai immediately retorted, "How could that be? You'll definitely be even more amazing in the future!"
Wu Shaogan was taken aback and couldn't help but look at Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai said confidently, "You were destined to be the most powerful! I'm not just bragging, but look at all the transmigrators we've met before. Every single one of them is terrified of you to the core. So you're definitely the most powerful besides the protagonist! And didn't you see that none of them are that afraid of the protagonist? Maybe you're even scarier than the protagonist!"
He didn't say that Old Wu was definitely stronger than the protagonist, since that kind of book usually follows a formula where the protagonist is unlikely to be weaker than a supporting character in the end. But Old Wu might be stronger than that kid at least in the early to mid-stages, and even before the ending!
That powerful figure was indeed impressive, but he's definitely only stronger than Old Wu right now.
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Wu Shaogan was only a little uncomfortable because A Cai was shocked by others, so he wanted to get A Cai's attention back. But he didn't expect that A Cai would not only get her attention back, but also continue to show her undisguised favoritism towards him.
At that moment, Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh.
Zhong Cai glared at him: "Don't underestimate yourself."
Wu Shaogan hesitated for a moment, a glint in his eyes, and honestly said, "A-Cai, I'm just a little jealous."
Zhong Cai was taken aback, then pondered their previous conversation. She was indeed jealous!
He laughed and punched Wu Shaogan on the shoulder.
Then Zhong Cai stood on tiptoe and kissed Wu Shaogan hard on the lips, leaving a tooth mark.
Are you still jealous?
Wu Shaogan, however, kissed Zhong Cai again with his lips still bearing the teeth marks, and said with a smile, "I may always be jealous."
Zhong Cai was taken aback again. After thinking for a moment, he casually said, "Whether you're jealous or not." He then emphasized, "However, a little jealousy is good for the soul, but too much jealousy is bad for your health. Old Wu, you have to know that in this world, no one is more important to me than you."
Wu Shaogan felt a warmth in his heart and nodded earnestly.
Ah Cai was always like that, able to soothe all his unease and anger.
Seeing that Wu Shaogan was obedient, Zhong Cai kissed him again.
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After this little incident, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan went out of the room to inquire about the news.
Like all the bewildered cultivators in the city, the two of them were also very curious about the specific strength and identity of this powerful figure.
Wu Shaogan pondered, "It should be the Nirvana Realm, but I don't know which power it comes from."
Zhong Cai said, "I think it might be from the Tianxuan Sect."
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow: "Indeed, it's the most likely."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
This time, the divination was done by someone hired by the state lord, so he must have known all along that the greatest calamity for Heavenly Silkworm City was the previous meteorite attack.
The governor will naturally allocate manpower.
Of course, the state lord also has subordinates at the Nirvana Realm, but they are likely burdened with many tasks and may not have the time to stay here and wait for the meteorite to arrive.
Therefore, when dispatching Nirvana Realm experts, the State Lord will prioritize the Tianxuan Sect, from which he once came.
No matter how distant the Heavenly Profound Sect may be from the State Lord, it is still closer to many other level-eight forces.
If they want to maintain their position, they will naturally cooperate actively and fulfill the demands of the state lord to the best of their ability.
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Zhong Cai said, "The City Lord's Mansion belongs to the State Lord's trusted forces. If we're not mistaken, that powerful figure should also be residing in the City Lord's Mansion these days."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
As they talked, they found the largest restaurant in the city.
Because of the constant attacks from meteorites on the defensive shield, many cultivators have been trying to stay indoors as much as possible.
The streets are much less crowded than they were initially – the population density is roughly the same as in a normal city.
The restaurant was bustling with noise, and there were hardly any empty seats.
However, when the two entered, the shop assistants were very welcoming and even found a bench, somehow managing to find a spot for them to sit at a small, low table.
Zhong Cai thanked the waiter and ordered some snacks and tea.
When the waiter heard that everything was expensive, he became even more enthusiastic.
Zhong Cai gave her another tip.
The waiter was all smiles and brought over all the tea and snacks in no time; he was incredibly fast.
He even thoughtfully placed a small array plate on the low table, which captured all the sounds in the hall, echoing around the small table—all the latest hot news in the city, especially those related to the city's powerful defenders, which were being repeatedly digested.
Afterwards, the waiter considerately withdrew.
Zhong Cai glanced at the small array plate and couldn't help but laugh, "This restaurant really knows how to do business. They know that everyone is most interested in gossip lately, and they've even prepared a megaphone."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "Serves him right for making so much money?"
Zhong Cai laughed: "That's right! He deserves to make money!"
Both of them were in good spirits, eating snacks while gleaning information from the various conversations passed around on the plate.
Of course, the array plate does not transmit all conversations everywhere, but requires a certain volume to be reached—that volume indicates a strong desire to be heard.
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"Good heavens, I really didn't expect this! It's actually Venerable Nie Yan who has come!"
"Master Nie Yan? The youngest and most powerful Nirvana Realm expert in the Tianxuan Sect?"
"That's him! I've also heard that he's the young sect master of the Tianxuan Sect!"
"The father and son are both at the Nirvana Realm. Sect Leader Nie is mainly responsible for guarding the sect. Sending him to guard our city is a great honor for us."
"Master Nie Yan's strength is truly extraordinary!"
"Truly a prodigy, a top-tier expert!"
"I heard he has the aptitude of a Celestial Grade!"
"He seems to have been here for over half a month, staying deep inside the city lord's mansion, rarely venturing out, and no one has seen him..."
"It seems our city lord also has some connections with the Tianxuan Sect?"
"There are such rumors..."
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As Zhong Cai listened to these words, they were very close to his and Lao Wu's guesses.
Wu Shaogan pondered for a moment and said, "Master Nie Yan, that name sounds somewhat familiar."
Zhong Cai asked curiously, "Did you hear about this when you were traveling before?"
Wu Shaogan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I only overheard it. It seemed to be a story being told in some city about slaying some seventh or eighth-tier savage beasts. When a guest questioned it, the storyteller mentioned that the prototype of the story was none other than Master Nie Yan."
Zhong Cai immediately became interested: "Old Wu, how much of that story do you still remember?"
Wu Shaogan thought for a moment and said, "I just happened to be having a meal at that restaurant and overheard some of it."
Zhong Cai was slightly disappointed.
Wu Shaogan laughed: "It is said that before this Venerable One's 800th birthday, he had just entered the Nirvana Realm and wanted to hold a grand ceremony to celebrate the double joy of his birthday and Nirvana..."
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Since it's a celebration, there should be plenty of rare and precious treasures to entertain the guests. In particular, these guests must either have powerful backing, extraordinary personal strength, or extensive connections... all of whom have seen good things before.
Naturally, to avoid losing face, Nie Yan would sneak into the depths of the mountains to find high-grade treasures, hunt high-ranking beasts for dishes, and pick various rare fruits before the grand banquet...
Just as preparations were underway, Nie Yan unexpectedly discovered that a relatively remote level-three city was being attacked by a beast tide.
Normally, the highest-level beast tides encountered by a level 3 city should be seventh-tier savage beasts, but this time, despite the city's immense efforts, it was a seventh-tier devouring savage beast that was leading the beast tide.
The Devouring Beast loves to devour everything in sight. The more blood it consumes, the faster its strength increases. As time goes by and its rank improves, it will consume even more and more blood.
Therefore, although the beast tide was initially blocked outside the city during the siege, whenever a beast died, the Devouring Beast would devour it completely, leaving no corpses on the ground.
The cultivators in the level-three city were far from happy upon discovering this situation.
But we still have to fight back with all our might.
The Devouring Beast originally attacked the city just as it was about to advance to the eighth rank. Its instincts drove it to devour all the beasts in the beast tide to advance, and then break through the city gates to devour all the cultivators in the city to stabilize itself!
Therefore, it didn't take half a day for the Devouring Beast to become an eighth-tier beast.
The other savage beasts became snacks, while the Devouring Beast wanted to enter the city to enjoy a feast!
The cultivators in the city gradually despaired, watching as the eighth-order Devouring Beast kicked down half of the city gate with a single kick, and they could only accept their fate.
Fortunately, Nie Yan arrived at that moment.
Nie Yan had only recently undergone Nirvana, and the Devouring Beast had only advanced a few breaths in the time it took.
The man and the beast immediately engaged in a fierce battle!
The Devouring Beast is quite reckless, but it is incredibly strong, and even in its recklessness, it is invincible in terms of destructive power; Nie Yan, on the other hand, is skilled in using techniques, but he also possesses considerable strength. As long as he is careful, he can dissipate most of the Devouring Beast's power!
And so the battle lasted for three days and nights.
Nie Yan consumed a large amount of pills to replenish his strength, while the Devouring Beast devoured the flesh and blood of the savage beasts that it had forcibly suppressed nearby.
But in the end, Nie Yan won.
The Devouring Beast, a rare eighth-tier savage beast, became Nie Yan's spoils of war!
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Wu Shaogan said, "It is said that the city wanted to erect a hundred-foot statue of the Venerable Master as a token of their gratitude."
Zhong Cai had been listening with great interest until the phrase "a hundred-foot-tall statue" came up, at which point he almost spat out his tea.
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow and patted Zhong Cai's back.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but laugh: "The Venerable One's hundred-foot statue... haha... how did you come up with that?"
Wu Shaogan continued to recite the story to Zhong Caishun, saying, "It is said that the city suffered huge losses in the beast tide, and there are still countless dilapidated buildings to be repaired, so they simply cannot afford to pay the superior. That is why they made this plan. Moreover, all the citizens of the city are willing to place the statue in the center of the city and worship it every day to show their sincerity."
Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly, and she couldn't stop laughing.
Wu Shaogan: "But the Master politely declined."
Zhong Cai smiled and nodded: "Indeed, we should politely decline, otherwise it would be too awkward."
If it's just a small statue as a memento, that's fine; even building a temple to offer incense would be a normal practice.
But if the statue is hundreds of feet tall, wouldn't that be "standing tall and firm"?
Any cultivator who could fly high in the sky and simply "pass by" would have to lower their head to meet Nie Yan's massive head...
Wu Shaogan added, "So, that city was simply renamed."
Zhong Cai: "Huh?"
Wu Shaogan said, "It was changed to 'Enyan City'."
Zhong Cai: "This name is a bit strange."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly: "His full name is, my benefactor, Nie Yan-Cheng."
Zhong Cai's lips twitched again: "It's still better than a hundred-foot statue."
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but smile.
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It wasn't just Wu Shaogan who knew this story; many stories of powerful figures were actually circulated in taverns and restaurants in cities large and small, often disguised, and many of their backgrounds had already been exposed.
Nie Yan saved Tiancan City from the impact of the meteorite. Although he was probably ordered to do so, he still earned the gratitude of the city's residents.
Therefore, his story also spread throughout Tiancan City.
Not only the well-known story, but also many other little stories are being passed around.
Soon, more and more people came to know Nie Yan...
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After listening to the gossip and learning about Nie Yan's identity, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan went out several more times—that is, Wu Shaogan accompanied Zhong Cai to listen to the stories.
In the following days, no more high-intensity meteorites came crashing down, and even ordinary fragments of meteorites became increasingly rare.
The streets are crowded again.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan actually reduced the frequency of going out.
On this day, someone knocked on their door.
Wu Shaogan opened the door and saw a cultivator in armor standing outside, looking solemn.
Zhong Cai peeked out from behind Wu Shaogan and asked, "Who are you?"
The armored cultivator spoke succinctly: "By order of the city lord, we are informing all areas that the destruction of the Meteorite Secret Realm has spread to an extremely wide area, and it has been confirmed that the destruction has extended to the neighboring state. Once the secret realm stabilizes, cultivators from that state will be among those who enter. Please proceed with caution and take precautions after entering the secret realm."
Zhong Cai was taken aback, then asked, "The Seventh State?"
The armored cultivator nodded, then said no more and immediately went to the adjacent dwelling to knock on the door and inform them.
Wu Shaogan pulled Zhong Cai into the house and closed the door.
Zhong Cai frowned and said, "It seems that the Seventh State also does not have a state lord."
Wu Shaogan nodded and said, "Indeed not."
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The states are all different in size and shape.
The Flying Star Fifteen Provinces are connected by several large provinces, each located in a different direction.
Beyond the mountain range that received the meteorite, there are numerous cities and plains; the mountain range belongs entirely to the fifteen states.
If the meteorite had only fallen within the mountain range, the mountains would have provided some protection, and the entire secret realm would have belonged to the fifteen states. However, the meteorite's range was much wider, damaging some of the surrounding plains as well. Furthermore, during the collision and impact, many of the surrounding cities were also destroyed.
In this way, a small portion of the secret realm was also separated in the neighboring state.
Although there is no state lord over there to manage or negotiate, it is not convenient for the fifteen states to stop the people there from entering the Meteorite Secret Realm.
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Zhong Cai sighed, "Then we'll have to be extra careful when we enter the outer secret realm this time."
Wu Shaogan nodded in agreement: "Places without a ruler are always chaotic. People from the Seventh and Thirteenth States often cause considerable turmoil when they migrate to other states. Acai, if they attack, do not show mercy."
Zhong Cai solemnly agreed.
Wu Shaogan rubbed Zhong Cai's face and said with a smile, "Just be vigilant, our lives are safe."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "I'm just afraid that the Seventh State doesn't uphold martial ethics."
Wu Shaogan said, "At that time, we will be even more unreasonable."
Zhong Cai was immediately delighted.
The two of them weren't really taking it seriously.
After all, their preparations were truly thorough.
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The outer secret realm formed by the meteor shower is indeed not so easy to remain calm.
Even though they arrived quite late and had waited for a considerable amount of time, it still took more than half a month for the outer secret realm to go from no longer spewing meteorites to achieving a basic balance and stability.
Many cultivators had long wanted to enter the outer secret realm, but they had never dared to approach it rashly, waiting for others to take the first step.
The cultivators from the City Lord's Mansion and the three major families did indeed shoulder such a task of navigating the minefield.
Fortunately, these cultivators were not harmed by any overflowing energy after attempting to enter the meteorite region—but this did not mean there was no overflowing power. Some even sensed this overflowing power up close and analyzed its intensity.
After several tests and extensive explorations, it was finally confirmed that the outer secret realm had indeed stabilized.
Naturally, the city lord's mansion and the three major families all issued notices.
[The Meteorite Realm is now fully open!]
It was a rather brief announcement.
But that's enough.
All the cultivators interested in the Meteorite Secret Realm were excited. They took out their most treasured items and rushed towards the mountain where the secret realm was located!
The sooner you get there, the sooner you'll get the resources!
However, how could a place where even cultivators who have built palaces must be so careful be so easy to venture into?
In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, there were hundreds of screams coming from different directions!
In other words, hundreds of people died very quickly.
This immediately poured cold water on the hot-headed cultivators.
It's refreshingly cool.
When they went inside again, everyone became very cautious.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan did not rush to enter the Meteorite Secret Realm.
The two first sorted out all the resources, leaving anything that could be used outside for the time being.
Then, they arrived at the mountain range but did not enter immediately.
They are observing their surroundings.
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The outer secret realm is indeed the outer secret realm, and its scenery is clearly displayed to all cultivators.
Therefore, when the cultivators stood outside the mountain range and looked out, what they saw was a magnificent radiance.
It seemed to be purple and blue, or perhaps white and red, incredibly magnificent and incredibly bright.
The scattered rays of light drifted everywhere, as beautiful as the Milky Way, with countless spots of light leaping and illuminating the vast shadows.
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Zhong Cai was deeply shocked and instinctively gripped Wu Shaogan's hand tightly.
Wu Shaogan looked at him gently, then looked at the outer secret realm ahead.
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Unlike the meteor showers Zhong Cai knew in her previous life, these meteorites were still enormous after they fell.
They stand tall, like various strangely shaped mountain peaks.
Many of the mountains that were originally connected as a mountain range were smashed to pieces, and there were countless huge meteorite craters.
The meteorites shrouded in starlight are incredibly beautiful. Countless meteorites are located in different craters, while countless others have balanced themselves under various impacts and are suspended in mid-air.
Some of these suspended in mid-air still resemble stars in the sky, but many others, at this moment, are like floating islands, their surface shimmering with precious light, already revealing traces of rare and precious materials!
Some meteorites are completely unrelated to each other, while others collide and merge into one, forming a strange and beautiful shape.
At the same time, there were various halos surrounding it.
Within the halo, there seemed to be tiny fragments of stone floating, also shimmering with light, forming layers of light bands that surrounded the different meteorites.
Some even resemble chains, encircling large swathes of starlight.
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Such a sight is truly something I have never seen before in my life.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but sigh softly, "This secret realm formed by a meteorite is truly extraordinary."
Wu Shaogan chuckled softly: "The strangeness of it is also unique."
Zhong Cai nodded in agreement: "The more beautiful, the more dangerous."
Wu Shaogan also said, "Some of those glittering places are treasures, and some are deadly traps."
The two looked at each other and both reminded the other to be careful.
Wu Shaogan said softly, "I'll carry you on my back first."
Zhong Cai also felt this was safer and replied, "You look ahead, and I'll look around."
Wu Shaogan nodded in agreement.
The two of them made their decision.
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As it turned out, their sense of crisis was justified.
While they were still observing the situation, those anxious cultivators frantically rushed into the outer secret realm, and almost all of them died in bizarre ways before they had gone very far.
Screams of agony echoed from all directions.
Zhong Cai watched as the gaunt man suddenly entered the secret realm from beside them, heading straight for the nearest meteorite island—which shone exceptionally brightly, as if some rare and precious treasures were unfurling their branches and leaves.
However, just as the thin man ran over and before he had actually landed on the island, a beam of light came from all around and touched him.
The next instant, the originally soft beam of light became like a sharp blade, piercing directly through the gaunt man's temple.
It was as if a bright rope was trying to "string" the thin man together.
The moment the thin man was impaled, the beam of light whizzed past, and after passing through, it slowly began to move again.
The thin man stood there, eyes wide open, dumbfounded.
There wasn't even a hole in the two punctured temples, nor did any blood flow out.
Could it be that just now it was just a beam of light that passed through without any harmful effect?
But the next moment, a burst of starlight erupted from the thin man's body.
The starlight, a blend of white and purple, accentuated the gaunt man's ordinary features with a unique charm.
This might be the "most beautiful" moment in the life of this thin man.
When the starlight completely enveloped him, the gaunt man's face suddenly contorted in pain.
In the next instant, he completely disappeared into the starlight.
But the starlight itself lingered for quite a while before turning into countless points of light that scattered in all directions.
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Everyone who witnessed this scene gasped in shock.
That's so weird!
However, the cultivators also understood that the chain of light was a strange power born from the meteorites. Anyone who was hit by it would suffer a terrifying attack from the power of the stars. The thin man was at the Enlightenment Realm, so the level of this power of the stars was at least level four.
Perhaps it will go even higher.
Therefore, without a sufficiently powerful defensive item, one must proceed with extreme caution once entering this secret realm.
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Zhong Cai's throat moved slightly, and her pupils contracted.
That chain of light looks slow, but it's actually incredibly fast!
As the saying goes, an outsider has a clearer view, and Zhong Cai was certain that he absolutely could not dodge that chain of light!
He whispered, "Although Master said anyone can go in, judging from the situation, I think it should at least be consecrated before going."
Wu Shaogan also whispered, "A-Cai, I'm here for you."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Of course I know that!"
Their situation is different from that of ordinary cultivators.
He and Lao Wu are one!
Old Wu is the best fighter, which means he is also the best fighter.
His ability to refine pills is equivalent to Old Wu's ability to refine pills as well.
No other couple is as good as them!
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The two waited a while longer, carefully observing the situation inside the Meteorite Secret Realm.
They are considered very slow.
Although the tragic deaths of many cultivators saddened onlookers, the saying "fortune favors the bold" applies to those who seek it, and it's not about shrinking back when a secret realm is right in front of you.
Therefore, many cultivators, after quickly assessing the situation and making some preparations, also entered the area.
At this moment, Wu Shaogan said, "That's about enough."
Zhong Cai didn't hesitate; in matters like this, he listened to Lao Wu!
The next moment, he leaped and jumped onto Wu Shaogan's back.
Wu Shaogan was perfectly in sync with him, immediately supporting him before flashing away, dodging several strange chains of light, kicking away a few flying pebbles, and landing on the edge of a nearby floating island.
This "island" was exactly where the thin man had originally wanted to go.
However, Wu Shaogan did not go in the direction the thin man wanted to go. Instead, he went around several towering meteorites and came to the back.
The two figures quietly disappeared into the misty light.
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Zhong Cai lay on Wu Shaogan's back, looking around warily.
At the same time, he quickly said, "There's an obstacle on the right, and a strange pit on the left. Duck!"
Wu Shaogan was multitasking, spending part of his time in front of the camera and part of his time trying to catch Zhong Cai's words.
The two worked together seamlessly, avoiding all possible dangers.
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Although their defensive measures allow them to withstand any attack here completely unscathed, this is also a way for them to hone their skills.
At Zhong Cai's current speed, even if he were to be discovered, he wouldn't be able to escape. However, with Wu Shaogan carrying him around, he could focus on observing changes in the environment and honing his perception skills.
Of course, their more important goal was to find the resources that Zhong Cai needed.
You can hone your skills before you find them, but once you do, these things become secondary.
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Behind the meteorite, a small pool of water appeared.
The sky above is dotted with stars, a truly breathtaking sight.
Zhong Cai squinted, pondering, and said, "Is it... Starlight Water?"
Wu Shaogan said, "It looks very similar."
The two approached cautiously, but did not lower their guard in the slightest.
As they reached the edge of the pool, suddenly, a beam of starlight shot out from the water!
Wu Shaogan quickly stepped aside!
The starlight just grazed his side.
The level seven arm ring, concealed by Wu Shao's clothes, emitted a very faint trace of heat.
The heat level indicated that the starlight had actually grazed Wu Shaogan, but without the armband, the injury would have been just a scratch.
Zhong Cai wasn't too worried. She smiled and whispered in Wu Shaogan's ear, "Old Wu, you need to go even faster."
Wu Shaogan also laughed and said, "A-Cai is still too heavy."
Zhong Cai huffed, "Me, heavy?"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Slip of the tongue, I meant to say that A-Cai is too light." He added slowly, "If A-Cai were a little heavier, wouldn't I be able to practice with weights? When I actually use agility, I would naturally be faster."
Zhong Cai bit his earlobe.
Wu Shaogan quickly pointed ahead and said, "It is indeed Starlight Water. That was the final attack just now, and we can collect it now."
Zhong Cai finally relented and said imperiously, "Go now!"
Wu Shaogan chuckled and indeed quickened his pace, taking a few steps faster.
The two arrived in front of the Starlight Water.
Zhong Cai jumped off Wu Shaogan's back, took out a mysterious gourd, and prepared to absorb the starlight water.
Wu Shaogan stood guard nearby, keeping an eye on any potential dangers around them.
At that moment, a flash of fire suddenly appeared!
Wu Shaogan did not make a move, but a man with an ordinary appearance appeared beside him.
The man stretched out his palm and shattered the flame.
Wu Shaogan said softly, "Kill him."
The man's figure flashed, and he suddenly went to the right side behind him!
There, a figure darted away quickly.
But how could that person's speed compare to a level six puppet?
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The thin man fled frantically, his heart filled with terror.
This was a cultivator at the Suspended Illumination Realm who had also landed on this floating island and had been carefully searching for treasures.
Just as he arrived in this direction, he suddenly discovered two young men collecting starlight water.
The starlight water was being continuously absorbed by the gourd, and there was clearly a sufficient amount. For a moment, he felt greedy.
The skinny man carefully discerned the difference and realized that the stronger of the two was only at the Enlightenment Realm, so he immediately launched a sneak attack!
He thought, if this consecrated one is gone, then the one that has been blessed is naturally out of the question.
Unfortunately, the skinny man forgot that someone who dared to so brazenly collect treasures despite being clearly weak was no ordinary person. Since he dared to launch a sneak attack, he should have been prepared to lose his life!
It wasn't until a humanoid puppet suddenly appeared next to the other person that the thin man suddenly realized what was happening, and he was immediately terrified!
But it was too late.
He only felt a chill on his neck before losing consciousness.
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Before long, the puppet man had eliminated the attacker and returned carrying his head.
He stretched out his other hand, with three mustard seed bags hooked on his fingers.
Wu Shaogan took the mustard seed bag and asked, "Where is the body?"
The puppet replied, "It was thrown into the starlight."
Wu Shaogan nodded: "Treat the head the same way."
The puppet then took the head away and returned quickly.
Wu Shaogan put the puppet away as usual.
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Zhong Cai was still carefully collecting the starlight water, completely oblivious to the commotion behind him, without even turning his head.
Wu Shaogan stood quietly to the side, still guarding his safety.
He also hooked the mustard seed bag around his neck and waved it in front of Zhong Cai from behind.
With a "whoosh," the bag of mustard seeds disappeared.
Zhong Cai took them into the ancient city.
The whole process was quite smooth.
Zhong Cai had given instructions that the puppets should touch the corpses of any cultivator who died at the hands of the two puppets.
They occasionally make a small fortune.
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About fifteen minutes later, Zhong Cai finally collected all the starlight water into the gourd, jumped up excitedly, rushed to Wu Shaogan, and showed it to him.
"Old Wu! There are at least three hundred catties of Starlight Water here!"
Wu Shaogan immediately said, "Congratulations, A-Cai."
After Zhong Cai finished expressing his joy, he pulled Wu Shaogan towards the small pool, pointed to the seven or eight precious medicinal herbs shimmering with starlight below, and said with a smile, "Old Wu, look what this is?"
Wu Shaogan looked over and immediately recognized it: "Starry Grass?"
Zhong Cai said happily, "You still remember the Meteorite Pill, right? That level three formula, the main ingredient in it is this!"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "I'll go pick them for you."
Zhong Cai raised her eyebrows: "You carry me on your back, and I'll teach you how to pick them."
Wu Shaogan squatted down and said, "Okay."
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After collecting the starlight water, there were no other dangers in the pool.
Even the starlight that attacked them was actually just the instinctive counterattack of the starlight water.
These star-shaped herbs happen to grow at the bottom of the pond and are nourished by starlight water, making them much better in appearance and more potent in medicine than ordinary star-shaped herbs.
With these Starbright Grasses, Zhong will have a much greater chance of producing several top-grade pills when he learns to refine Meteorite Pills in the future.
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Before long, the two of them had picked all the Starbright Grass.
Wu Shaogan carried Zhong Cai on his back, jumped out of the pool, and walked forward.
Zhong Cai continued to chatter on his back: "Let's look to the right. It looks like something was flashing just now."
Wu Shaogan: "Okay."
Zhong Cai added, "But you must be careful."
Wu Shaogan: "Okay."
The two of them slowly made their way to the place that shimmered with light.
Looking up, they saw a small tree that was only about three feet long.
It was also sparkling with starlight, as if countless stars were hanging between the branches of the tree.
To be continued... Please click to the next chapter, "Marrying My Best Friend Part 2"
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