Chapter 116 Taking Stock of the Harvest
The airship sped away from the mountains.
The two had already ventured quite deep into the Meteorite Secret Realm, and even though they were piloting a level seven flying boat, it still took them some time to escape.
The airship swiftly dodged a floating island of meteorites that was hurtling towards it, and then weaved between two enormous meteorites.
The floating island suddenly spun around, but as if it had encountered some unseen force, it collapsed instantly!
The massive meteorites collided immediately, producing a deafening roar!
Fortunately, the airship had already passed by, otherwise it would have exploded into a pile.
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Zhong Cai stood by the window of the cabin, looking down.
Many meteorites in the large crater also flew up, as if they had been forced off the ground by some terrible shock.
In the air, they collided and exploded, sending stardust flying everywhere.
Large swirling wisps of light drifted and scattered, refracting an extremely beautiful radiance.
The even taller meteorite peaks collapsed, colliding with countless starlight and unleashing terrifying power.
Countless starlight shone brightly, as if countless stars were twinkling together.
With each flash, dazzling starlight filled the sky, and countless brilliant starlight swept across the surroundings—
Any cultivator hit by the sweep would explode into a bright red spray of blood.
It adds even more magnificent colors to the starlight.
Beautiful yet eerie.
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Zhong Cai only had a few breaths to see before the flying boat "whooshed" out of the Meteorite Secret Realm.
Looking back into the secret realm, almost no clear images could be seen anymore.
Not to mention the cultivators who were still lingering there, even those strangely shaped meteorites and various new landforms formed after colliding with the mountains were all gone.
Everything was reduced to a curtain of light in shades of blue-purple, silver-white, and gold-red.
The secret realm of the meteorite was completely concealed.
Zhong Cai gasped and couldn't help but look at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan grasped Zhong Cai's hand and said in a low voice, "The stabilization period of the secret realm is over."
Zhong Cai lowered his voice, but with surprise, "Old Wu, wasn't it said that the outer secret realms have no limit on the number of people and exist indefinitely?"
Wu Shaogan speculated, "Perhaps it's because the fallen stars are incredibly mysterious; even if they've stabilized, they remain in a state of mutual restraint. And our cultivators entering them to collect resources will inevitably disrupt some of that balance..."
Zhong Cai suddenly realized: "That's right! If a few people cause a little damage, it might not be a problem and won't affect the overall situation. But if there are more people, there will be more damage. Once it reaches a certain point, the balance will be broken."
Wu Shaogan added, "Next, those meteorites will start to attract each other again and need to find a new balance."
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The turmoil caused by the meteorites was not without warning. If cultivators remained vigilant, they could have detected it and then found a way to escape.
However, the situation in the secret realm is ever-changing, and many unexpected events will naturally occur.
Fortune favors the bold; having chosen such an extremely rich and secret realm to search for treasure, one must also accept such unexpected events.
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Zhong Cai thought for a moment and said, "Old Wu, how long do you think it will take for this secret realm to stabilize, and how long will it take to lose its balance each time you enter?"
Wu Shaogan pondered, "They're all probably uncertain."
Zhong Cai understood and speculated, "It's probably related to the extent to which the balance of the secret realm has been disrupted, the number of people entering, and other factors."
Wu Shaogan nodded: "A-Cai thinks the same way I do."
The two exchanged a few words briefly before the flying boat blended into the vast array of other flying magical artifacts and rare flying beasts.
Hovering a little distance outside the secret realm.
The two exchanged a glance, remaining standing by the window without going onto the deck.
The scene outside was still visible to the two of them.
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All around, there were countless flying magical artifacts and rare flying beasts.
Many cultivators were also paying close attention to the situation inside the secret realm.
Some of the cultivators, who came from families, sects, and other powerful forces, were searching for something, but when they discovered that their companions had not reunited, many of them showed sorrowful expressions.
Clearly, these companions died in the secret realm.
On several other high-level flying treasure ships, angry roars echoed – they must have lost genius-level figures.
At this moment, a powerful expert at the Spirit Transformation Realm quickly emerged from the light curtain of the secret realm, accompanied by several experts at the Palace Building Realm.
The one in the Spirit Transformation Realm was relatively well-prepared, while those in the Palace Building Realm were somewhat disheveled.
They were carrying or carrying some cultivators, but after they came out, they casually tossed them aside—clearly people they had rescued on a whim.
The Spirit Transformation cultivator spoke in a deep voice: "The Meteorite Secret Realm has been closed, and the next opening time is uncertain. We need to wait patiently. It is estimated that it will take at least three to five years, and possibly several decades, before there are any signs of its reopening. The signs should be related to the colored light curtain."
After saying this, he disappeared.
Among the experts who had built palaces, there was one who seemed to be quite polite; he appeared to be a family head from Heavenly Silkworm City.
No wonder he came to investigate when something went wrong in the secret realm, and even stepped in to save people.
He said gently, "It is still unknown whether the situation in the secret realm will spread outwards, so it would be best if you all left as soon as possible."
Then, the head of the Tsukimiya family also left.
His reminder was wise, and many cultivators who were originally observing the situation found it very reasonable—what if starlight suddenly sprayed out from the light screen and killed someone?
The reaction from the secret realm should last a long time, so there's no need for them to stay here indefinitely.
As a result, many birds and flying magical artifacts gradually dispersed.
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Although Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan weren't too worried about their safety, it was indeed best to go with the flow.
The two piloted the flying boat at a speed of approximately level five, heading straight for Heavenly Silkworm City.
They haven't cancelled their reservation at the inn yet.
It's a good time to go and take some time to rest and recuperate.
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Inside the inn.
Wu Shaogan used multiple array plates to seal off the room.
Zhong Cai then pulled Wu Shaogan along and slipped into the ancient city.
The two appeared directly in the Resource Hall of the inner city.
In the secret realm, Zhong Cai had already used his mind to organize all the treasures he had obtained into different levels of resource halls. At this time, he mainly dragged Lao Wu along to open the "blind boxes" together.
These "blind boxes" are, of course, the mustard seed bags and mustard seed rings that fell into the hands of the puppets and were then plundered by them.
Seeing Zhong Cai looking so radiant, Wu Shaogan smiled.
Zhong Cai also pulled Wu Shaogan along, and they excitedly arrived at the Level One Resource Hall.
Since we don't yet know what's inside those mustard seed utensils, they're all piled up here.
So the two of them went inside and immediately saw that they were piled up on the ground in the center of the hall.
It was divided into two small piles.
The one on the left is from the Fusion Cultivator, and the one on the right is from the Suspended Illumination Cultivator.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan sat together in front of the two small groups.
Then, Zhong Cai was somewhat taken aback.
Although it's called a "small pile," the mustard seed bags and rings are actually quite small. The fact that they can be piled up already indicates a large quantity!
Zhong Cai did the math, his expression shifting with emotion: "Old Wu, in this secret realm, thirteen Fusion cultivators have died at the hands of the puppets after attacking us! And twenty-two Suspended Illumination cultivators!"
Wu Shaogan ruffled Zhong Cai's hair and said softly, "That's the number."
Both of them still felt a little regretful.
That's no small sum.
But this also proves that when you are out there training, anyone who might have something good will inevitably be coveted. Whether you can survive or not, simply being vigilant is not enough; you have to arm yourself to the teeth.
Moreover, those who are not careful enough, reckless, or arrogant... all die quickly.
Even if you're at a high level, you can still easily fail if you're not careful enough.
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Zhong Cai took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Old Wu, we can't get too cocky from now on."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly: "Let's all be careful."
Zhong Cai said seriously again, "We need to remind each other."
Wu Shaogan solemnly replied, "Okay."
The somber atmosphere lasted for a short while...
Zhong Cai couldn't hold back any longer. She picked up a mustard seed bag, her eyes bright, and said, "Let's start now!"
Wu Shaogan was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Okay."
Zhong Cai then said, "You take one too, let's see if we can win by luck?"
Wu Shaogan smiled and agreed, "Okay."
This is one of their usual little games.
Wu Shaogan reached out and also picked up a mustard seed bag.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan began taking things out of the mustard seed bag.
What they are opening now is the mustard seed bag from the cultivator of the Suspended Illumination.
What Zhong Cai discovered first were several bottles of pills.
Wu Shaogan also took out a bottle of pills first.
The two immediately began to distinguish.
Zhong Cai opened each bottle one by one, and curled her lip: "He's a penniless bastard."
While examining the pills, Wu Shaogan smiled and asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhong Cai sighed, "They're all of inferior quality."
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow: "My guy here is also penniless."
Both of them discovered that the pills they received were all of the same type: those for replenishing Xuan energy, those for healing injuries, those for detoxification... basically just these few types.
The only difference is the number of pills on each side.
Seeing Zhong Cai's strange expression, as if he was disappointed but also thought it was reasonable, Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh: "These kinds of low-grade fourth-level pills are priced at one or two hundred Xuanzhu each, so they are quite valuable."
Zhong Cai was somewhat dissatisfied with the quality of the pills, but not with their value, so she said, "Just put them all in blind boxes and let the guests open them."
Wu Shaogan naturally had no objection.
In this round, because Zhong Cai opened one more bottle of pills than Wu Shao, he was given the upper hand.
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The two then tacitly took out the mysterious artifacts from different mustard seed bags.
Zhong Cai obtained two level-four Xuan artifacts, one of medium grade and one of low grade. The medium grade one had a strong aura, indicating that it was frequently used.
Wu Shaogan took out two mid-grade Xuan artifacts, both for defensive purposes.
In this round, Wu Shaogan won by a narrow margin.
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The two continued taking things.
This time they poured out all the Xuanzhu.
That's right, they're all Xuan Pearls, not even a single Xuan Stone.
This could be because they stored the mysterious stones in other mustard seed containers, or it could simply be because they were so poor they were practically starving.
But it doesn't matter, it was all free anyway.
Zhong Cai quickly counted the items and immediately reported the number: "Seventy-eight thousand six hundred and fifty-two."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "Eighty-three thousand five hundred and nine."
They all have both whole and odd amounts.
Wu Shaogan still won by a slight margin.
Zhong Cai immediately raised his eyebrows: "Old Wu, you're luckier than me this time."
Wu Shaogan sighed, "Unfortunately, apart from this, my mustard seed bag is completely empty."
Zhong Cai: "Huh?"
Wu Shaogan nodded helplessly.
Zhong Cai checked the mustard seed bag in her hand and emptied out the rest of its contents.
Two fourth-tier secret techniques, three level-four rare medicines, seven or eight kinds of level-three and four resources from the Meteorite Secret Realm, and some miscellaneous resources...
Zhong Cai looked at these things, then at her own husband, and burst out laughing.
"So, I still won."
Wu Shaogan deliberately mimicked Zhong Cai's pursed lips and smiled, "That's right."
The two looked at each other and then laughed.
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Next, the two of them each took out a mustard seed ring and opened it.
Both of these mustard seed tools originated from cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Cultivator, and the resources inside are at most level four.
The resources offered by Zhong Cai included: six low-grade level four pills of different types; two level four mystic artifacts and four level three mystic artifacts; approximately 123,000 mystic pearls; twelve rare herbs of different varieties, both level three and level four; one matching cultivation technique and one secret skill, both level four; and various treasures from the Starry Sky Secret Realm…
The resources offered by Wu Shaogan included: eight level-four pills of different types, mostly low-grade with only one mid-grade; one level-four mystic weapon, one level-five mystic weapon, and seven level-three mystic weapons; approximately 156,000 mystic pearls; two scattered fourth-tier secret techniques; and various treasures from the Starry Sky Mystic Realm…
In terms of total value, Wu Shaogan slightly wins this time.
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The two continued to select mustard seed tools from the pile in the Suspended Illumination Realm to play games.
Sometimes Zhong Cai wins, and sometimes Wu Shaogan wins.
After all the contests on the Suspended Illumination side are over, Zhong Cai will then work with Wu Shaogan to start the Fusion Realm contest.
Compared to those who observe the illuminating realm, cultivators who fuse with the illuminating realm are far wealthier.
Mystic Pearls were easily piled up into mountains in the Mustard Seed Space, while Mystic Stones were more precious and would be carefully stored separately.
Various level-five resources were taken out one by one and, together with other resources acquired previously, were placed into individual rooms in the various resource halls.
Zhong Cai was overwhelmed by the sights.
"These magical artifacts are useless, let's just release blind boxes..."
"Leave the Mystic Stone and Mystic Pearl behind."
"We don't need so many storage bags, otherwise we could pick a few and put them in the blind boxes. They should look ordinary and not have any special markings, to avoid any trouble later..."
Wu Shaogan echoed everything without ever expressing any objection.
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All resources have been inventoried, and everything that should be kept has been kept, and everything that can be used to store blind boxes has been stored.
For example, some mysterious artifacts, cultivation techniques, and other resources with too obvious characteristics are not convenient to put into blind boxes. Some mysterious artifacts can be directly put into the weapon pool for dismantling. Some mysterious artifacts of good quality and other resources can be secretly taken away by Dao soldiers for disposal. There are too many cultivators who kill and rob, and there are many ways to deal with them.
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Zhong Cai slowly exhaled: "We have obtained 116 mustard seed pouches this time. Not everyone has a mustard seed ring, but there are 28 of them."
Wu Shaogan nodded and also reported a series of numbers: "The total number of low-grade Xuan stones obtained from these mustard seed tools is about 320,000, and the number of Xuan pearls is about 41 million."
Zhong Cai added, "The value of other types of resources is difficult to estimate, but they are generally worth at least tens of millions of Xuanzhu."
Wu Shaogan nodded again.
The two of them actually had a lot to gain, but if you divide it among the mustard seed utensils, you'll find that each of them didn't actually have much.
Zhong Cai hadn't paid much attention to it before, but now, after opening a large number of mustard seed tools and carefully examining each one, he suddenly had a very real feeling.
This is the typical wealth possessed by ordinary cultivators.
Zhong Cai suddenly remembered when she first married Lao Wu and received all of his wealth. According to the proportions, Lao Wu at that time was definitely one of the richest people among the enlightened cultivators.
If they hadn't summoned the altar and command platform later, then after they had cultivated for a period of time and exhausted their resources for enlightenment, when they continued to cultivate and reached the Suspended Illumination and Fusion realms, their resources probably wouldn't have been as substantial as those of these cultivators.
So, they are actually very lucky.
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Of course, this does not include associated treasures among the various resources.
Because regardless of whether they were cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Realm or cultivators of the Fusion Realm, after the puppet killed their physical bodies, it threw them into various starlight to destroy the evidence. Therefore, both their primordial spirits and their accompanying treasures were also completely destroyed.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were also not interested in the companion treasures of these cultivators.
Although these treasures may be of high quality, for cultivators who have reached the Fusion stage or above, their primordial soul and the treasure are one. It would take an unknown amount of time to wear down the primordial soul and obtain the accompanying treasure.
Moreover, most of these accompanying treasures have already been revealed and are not easy to sell.
Even if the items are put into blind boxes and opened by customers, if too many items are opened, wouldn't that be saying that the blind box shop is inhumane, killing people to steal treasures and stuffing them into blind boxes?
That would seriously impact business.
Therefore, both of them agreed that the problem needed to be solved thoroughly.
Anyway, companion treasures are only most compatible with their masters, and they don't lack anything to use, so it's better to clean up their mess.
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Zhong Cai quickly took out the teleportation array disk and sent the newly acquired pile of blind boxes to the new blind box shop.
Many Xuanzhu pearls have also been sent back from over there, indicating that business is still thriving...
Wu Shaogan put his arm around Zhong Cai's shoulder and took him to take a bath together.
Then, the two happily rolled into the depths of the bed.
Let's vent our restless feelings and then get a good night's sleep together.
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When I'm out and about, no one bothers me.
The two slept for three or four days at a time, and even when they woke up in the middle of the night, they were still affectionate with each other and didn't want to get up at all.
What if you occasionally feel like eating something?
The ancient city also has a very complete supply of these kinds of items!
So, after they finished sleeping together, they made love, and then went back to sleep...
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That day, Zhong Cai finally felt that the two of them had slept too much and sat up with a yawn.
His fair skin had many marks, but they were fading away at a visible rate.
The handsome young man lying on one side, propping his head up to admire Zhong Cai, had a similarly messy chest.
Similarly, it is recovering rapidly.
That's how cultivators are.
It's difficult to leave any ambiguous traces for the other party.
Zhong Cai slammed her head into Wu Shaogan's body and bit him hard on the shoulder.
Wu Shao simply let him bite him.
However, just as Zhong Cai finished biting and was about to run away, Wu Shaogan pulled him down and bit him on the shoulder as well.
Zhong Cai hissed, "Old Wu, you're so heartless! You're bleeding!"
Wu Shaogan said leisurely, "Yes, if you stop complaining to me, the wound will heal."
Zhong Cai stared at Wu Shaogan expressionlessly.
Wu Shaogan touched his shoulder; there was still blood at the wound site.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but look in that direction, and then she couldn't help but laugh.
The two cuddled together for a while before finally deciding to get up.
Meanwhile, the two chatted casually.
"The secret realm has been closed for several days now, so those explorers in the city should have left by now."
"Resource-rich secret realms are rare, and I'm afraid many people are still unwilling to give up and would rather stay for a while longer."
"Old Wu, do you still want to stay?"
"I'm fine with either, it's up to you, A-Cai."
"Let's go out and take a look first..."
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Inside Heavenly Silkworm City.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan walked hand in hand down the street.
Looking around, it's still quite lively.
Zhong Cai remarked with emotion, "It seems that more people are staying."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
The two quickly found a restaurant and sat down.
This is their habit; if they want to hear any news, they just find a lively place.
Lively places are full of gossip, and some widely circulated news can be easily collected, while some secretive news can also be kept hidden.
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Just like elsewhere, the lobby on the first floor was the most crowded and the most talked-about place.
Many loud voices started yelling, as if afraid that others wouldn't hear them.
"Have you heard? The City Lord's Mansion has announced that the secret realm won't be able to open for a while!"
"Who knows if this is true? Maybe the higher-ups sealed it off, waiting for fewer people to leave before reopening the secret realm, then sending a large army in to plunder all the resources!"
“Friend, you’re overthinking it. If you really didn’t want us to come in, you wouldn’t have sent someone to inform us beforehand that you’d moved, nor would you have needed to send a venerable master to protect our safety!”
"Exactly! They've directly sealed off the outer secret realm. What right do we have to object? This secret realm was meticulously planned and calculated by the state lord, who has already put in a great deal of effort. Even if he monopolizes it, no one can say anything!"
"I reckon that the Venerable Master himself went to check again before confirming it..."
Before long, someone brought up some more serious topics.
"This time, the secret realm was truly a bloodbath. It's said that at least 40-50% of those who went in died!"
"So many?! Who tallied this up? How was it determined?"
"I have reliable information! This is supposedly the result of an investigation by people in the city lord's mansion!"
"I heard that some cultivators who were attacked but survived have been questioned by the city lord's mansion."
"They even went to question them...?"
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Zhong Cai's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she listened even more attentively.
The secret realm was indeed a bloodbath, with many cultivators vying for resources.
Initially, they focused on evasion, but later they adopted a strategy of killing anyone who attacked them.
However, neither of them expected that 40-50% of them would die.
That number is far too large.
You should know that just the two of them saw at least tens of thousands of cultivators entering the secret realm.
Those who eventually went in were countless.
Even if we don't count the later ones, there were still 20,000 to 30,000 dead, right?
At this moment, the discussions below grew even more somber, with people sharing what they knew, recounting their own experiences, and raising various questions...
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"The City Lord's Mansion roughly estimates that those who died due to the inherent dangers of the secret realm itself—including those who died from the final upheaval within the secret realm—account for only half of the total deaths. The rest perished in the infighting among the inhabitants."
"Surely it can't be that bad? There are so many powerful people inside, how could the fighting be this brutal?"
"How could it not be! I think you've forgotten that it wasn't just people from our fifteen states who went in this time, but also people from the seventh state!"
"The Seventh State! It really is! I almost forgot about them!"
"Those people over there don't follow the rules, they don't give others any face, and they like to fight in groups of three or five! In those mountains, if you see someone alone, aren't they just like lambs to the slaughter?"
"We have quite a few powerful individuals here..."
"But two fists can't fight four hands!"
"It's difficult to defeat them, but can't we at least run away...?"
"The cultivators over there are experts at killing; how could they possibly give them a chance to escape!"
"They stole quite a few resources!"
"However, some of them were killed after their attack. We also have quite a few disciples from prestigious sects who seem weak, but they actually have many protective measures. Many of them over there have been caught off guard and ended up losing their lives..."
"This is wonderful!"
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Zhong Cai listened, her lips twitching slightly.
This cunning disciple from a prestigious sect is truly someone who makes it hard not to see himself as being similar to Old Wu.
Wu Shaogan shook Zhong Cai's hand and smiled at him.
Zhong Cai grabbed Wu Shaogan's hand and rubbed it against her face.
Honestly, after entering the secret realm and discovering so many resources, he forgot that cultivators from the Seventh State would also be coming in.
and……
Later, they were attacked by many cultivators who had achieved Fusion and Suspended Illumination. Among those people, a large portion of them should be from the Seventh State, right?
That makes more sense.
After all, they are not under the jurisdiction of the rulers of the fifteen states, and no one in the seventh state governs them either.
It's perfectly normal for them to act ruthlessly.
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Zhong Cai thought for a while, then decided to stop thinking about it.
It doesn't matter where they come from, anyone who attacks them is an enemy.
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“Those people from the Seventh State are really barbaric. It is said that when they left the secret realm, they deliberately did not return to their side, but instead went directly to our Fifteenth State with other cultivators.”
"Many rogue cultivators were robbed, and quite a few were killed!"
"They really don't understand the rules at all."
"That's alright. Almost everyone who committed murder and robbery has been arrested."
"That's exactly right! How dare people from the Seventh State come and cause trouble in our Fifteenth State!"
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After the topic of the secret realm came up, some rumors and gossip followed.
"Hey, have you heard? Those big families in Heavenly Silkworm City have all sent beauties to serve their masters..."
"Really? Has the Master accepted it?"
"Confiscated, not a single one was confiscated."
"Could it be that the food sent didn't meet the master's expectations?"
"It seems that all three families have done their best, carefully selecting the candidates. There are beautiful women and beautiful men, and even men with feminine features and women with masculine features. They have all kinds of temperaments and appearances."
"What a pity! The Master didn't accept any of them."
"Have all four of the city's most beautiful ladies and four most handsome gentlemen tried it?"
"Anyway, each side picked two people..."
"That's really embarrassing."
"There's no need to be too upset. Although the Venerable One didn't take a liking to her, one of the cultivators who accompanied him has developed feelings for Fairy Qingcheng and is said to be continuing to get to know her. Compared to the Venerable One who is high and mighty, the young man who is close to the Venerable One is a better match for the fairy."
"That's not bad. What about the other fairies and young masters?"
"They all went home, which was a bit embarrassing, but it seems that the people around the Master provided some resources."
"That's not bad either..."
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Zhong Cai listened with great interest.
I never expected there would be such gossip.
Seeing that Zhong Cai was listening to the story with great interest, Wu Shaogan put a piece of food on his plate.
Zhong Cai ate it immediately, and then instinctively offered a pastry to Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan's eyes were gentle, and he smiled slightly.
Zhong Cai turned her head to look, and smiled brightly as well.
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The two stayed in Tiancan City for a few more days.
During this period, a large number of cultivators did remain in the city, waiting for new developments in the secret realm.
However, with the various messages coming from the City Lord's Mansion, more cultivators realized that the secret realm could not be restored in a short time, and they didn't know how long they would have to wait if they wanted to enter to search for resources.
One after another, many more cultivators left.
Gradually, only a few cultivators were still unwilling to give up, and since they didn't have any urgent matters to attend to, they simply stayed in Heavenly Silkworm City to guard it.
Since it's all about gaining experience, it doesn't matter where we stay.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan got bored after playing for a while.
Admittedly, the resources in the Meteorite Secret Realm were incredibly abundant, and they were practically picking up money everywhere. But ultimately, even if they went in again, it would only be icing on the cake for them.
The resources they obtained in the secret realm were enough for Zhong Cai to cultivate to the Palace Building Realm!
Of course, this only refers to resources with star-elemental attributes and those without attributes.
The couple will have to continue collecting resources related to improving their Xuan power in the future.
Therefore, the two quickly realized what the other meant.
It's time to go back.
We should also report this to our master and send over the resources they wanted to give them.
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On the way back, we will ride a flying boat.
The airship was traveling at a relatively slow speed, and the two of them were not in a hurry.
However, after leaving Tiancan City for quite some time, dozens of flying birds suddenly appeared in front of the flying boat.
They blocked the airship's path.
Zhong Cai noticed this, and her expression immediately became somewhat subtle.
Is this... a robbery?
Wu Shaogan swept his divine sense across the area and said in a low voice, "Two are Xuanzhao, and thirty-eight are Consecrated."
Zhong Cai: "Wow."
If we only consider bandits, this is still a considerable force.
He just couldn't understand how someone with such limited strength dared to block a level seven flying boat.
Are you blind?
Wu Shaogan noticed Zhong Cai's doubt and couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "To avoid attracting attention, the flying boat's spiritual light was concealed, and its speed was only at the fourth level."
Zhong Cai: "..."
So, is it really necessary to be so low-key?
They've been keeping such a low profile that trouble has come knocking on their door!
Wu Shaogan cleared his throat: "Ah Cai, I'm sorry."
Zhong Cai glanced at Wu Shaogan with some suspicion: "Are you trying to cause trouble?"
Wu Shaogan's expression was somewhat subtle: "I originally planned that when we got to a more remote place, we could fly and..."
He stopped talking.
But Zhong Cai had already figured it out, and suddenly found herself at a loss for words.
However, he vaguely felt that this was somewhat... somewhat fun.
They're both young and full of vigor, so it's fine for them to have fun however they want!
Zhong Cai snapped out of her daze, her expression turning serious.
So it wasn't Old Wu's fault at all; it was clearly those bandits who ruined their fun!
Wu Shaogan realized Zhong Cai's thoughts again and couldn't help but laugh even more.
His Ah Cai, she really is a match made in heaven with him!
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The couple were still flirting inside the airship when the bandits outside kept blocking them from coming out, which naturally made them very unhappy.
The two leading cultivators were very interested in this flying boat, feeling that it was excellent in appearance and imposing presence. If they could seize it, their future actions would be much more convenient!
When they discovered that the people inside the airship dared to put up a stubborn resistance, their faces darkened.
The two bandit leaders raised their hands, about to give the order—
However, the next moment, they discovered that the airship had moved.
The airship actually continued flying over!
Judging from this posture, the flying boat intends to crash directly into them!
The two bandit leaders immediately took action!
They are brothers who have practiced combined skills, so as long as they attack at the same time, most other cultivators are no match for them.
The two brothers even once intercepted disciples from prestigious families!
Even though that disciple was quite strong, had a solid foundation, and possessed many defensive items, he still perished under the combined attack of the two of them.
Therefore, this gave the two brothers even greater confidence.
They gained a lot from that attack and took the opportunity to quickly expand their manpower.
So this time, when they felt that the cultivators on the flying boat must also be of extraordinary origin, they decided that they had to seize another opportunity!
The two brothers understood that most of those passing through here would have just come from the Meteorite Secret Realm, and the cultivators on this flying boat were probably worried about getting caught up in the previous robbery frenzy, which was why they decided to leave later... Now, they could become their wealth.
They hit the jackpot!
However……
Just as the two brothers unleashed their combined attack and completely stopped the airship, an unexpected event occurred.
The flying boat crashed into us with tremendous force!
The brothers' combined attack was indeed very powerful, but at this moment, it was not as they thought, that they could use soft force to trap the airship, let alone use it to intercept the airship!
The airship didn't actually increase its speed; it continued to move slowly.
However, what followed was an extremely terrifying force that shattered the combined attack in an instant!
The two brothers looked horrified, and suddenly realized what was happening!
But it was all too late.
The airship easily crushed two small insects.
The two brothers faced virtually no resistance and were easily smashed into a pulp.
It fell down with a clatter.
The bandits, who had been grinning menacingly, were surprised to find that their two leaders were so easily defeated!
In just a fleeting moment!
A deep sense of terror flashed in the eyes of the bandits who were performing the ritual, yet the ferocity on their faces had not yet faded. This conflicting expression made them appear both strange and ridiculous.
At the same moment, a rain of arrows suddenly appeared on the airship.
Countless arrows pierced their throats in an instant.
Severe neck pain!
All the bandits who had their blessings consecrated could only feel that momentary pain, and then they knew nothing more.
Dozens of heads fell to the ground, followed by dozens of headless corpses.
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On the flying boat, Wu Shaogan casually put away his hard bow.
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