Chapter 183, Section 1: The Hundred Herbs Palace
Suddenly, the silent cosmic ocean resounded with tremors.
The sound did not travel through a medium, but resounded directly into the depths of the souls of every powerful individual with keen senses.
It was as if it were announcing its arrival.
A powerful and overwhelming pressure spread out in all directions.
Like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, it stirs up towering waves.
This caused people throughout the myriad realms to look up in awe.
"Another new person has joined?"
"This aura... he must be at least at the seventh level of the martial arts realm. He's a formidable opponent!"
"Seven Mirrors already? I thought I was freakish enough, but these people are all even more freakish than me!"
Even some people who were either asleep or in seclusion were disturbed by the commotion.
Regardless of which faction it was, they all set off for the center of the oppressive aura without prior agreement.
I tried to get a good spot to watch this newcomer who was already at the seventh level of skill right from the start.
While we're at it, let's see if we can win him over and bring him under our wing!
In an instant, the once silent edge of the cosmic sea became incredibly lively.
A series of powerful auras appeared and disappeared, and a group of people dressed in different styles all stared at the center of the oppressive aura, eagerly anticipating what was happening.
There, the cosmic membrane rippled violently like water, with ripples containing countless laws spreading outwards in concentric circles.
Finally, a hand with distinct knuckles reached out and grasped a corner of the ripple.
The ripples were torn open by an invisible force.
A tall, slender figure stepped out and stood firmly in the void of the cosmic sea.
He was still surrounded by the lingering aura of the world, making him incompatible with the myriad realms of the universe.
But the overwhelming pressure from the Seven Mirrors, which couldn't be concealed in time, was undeniable.
"They're here! They're here!"
"Look! They're out!"
"It really is seven mirrors, but I wonder how many layers there are."
"Strange, I can't tell his race."
Xu Qingzhou had barely steadied himself when he realized that this place was different from the smaller worlds below.
He was surrounded by gazes from all directions, some bright, some dark, some curious, some scrutinizing, all seemingly carrying a tangible heat.
He paused, and subconsciously looked down at himself.
They were still wearing clothes from that world.
A simple white shirt and well-tailored casual trousers.
Although the outfit was simple and ordinary, every piece of clothing was ironed perfectly flat, without a single wrinkle.
It wasn't exactly grand, but it was at least appropriate.
Although it's modern clothing, Xiao Wan once said that people from all over the world come from different eras, and you can see anything here.
There is no unified dress code.
Once he was sure it wasn't his fault, Xu Qingzhou calmed down and nodded slightly to them.
"Excuse me, does anyone know how to get to the Hundred Herbs Palace?"
He and Yu Wanwan left in different ways.
Yu Wanwan's body had reached the end of its lifespan, just like when she left the small world before, her soul directly left from there.
But he did indeed cultivate and break through to the top using this human body.
The feeling of parting with her was unpleasant. He had no time to think about what these people were doing here; he just wanted to find her immediately!
The atmosphere suddenly froze.
The curiosity on everyone's faces froze instantly, turning into astonishment and bewildered glances.
"Bai Cao Gong?"
"What does he want with Palace Master Yu?"
"Judging from his perfectly balanced aura, he doesn't seem like he's asking for medicine."
"Are you stupid? Shouldn't you be looking for medicine at the Medicine Immortal Palace? Why are you looking for the Hundred Herbs Palace?!"
"Isn't the point that he's a newcomer, how did he even know about Baicao Palace?"
A group of people whispered among themselves, discussing amongst themselves, completely ignoring Xu Qingzhou, the person in question.
"..."
Xu Qingzhou's lips twitched, his heart filled with silence.
This powerful figure from all the heavens and myriad realms...
Why is it a little different from what he imagined?
"Everyone..."
Before the words were finished, an invisible yet immensely powerful will suddenly descended.
This interrupted his words and also broke up the discussion over there.
The noise stopped abruptly, and everyone turned to look.
The void rippled like water, and countless emerald green points of light appeared out of thin air, converging into a hazy yet vibrant band of light.
It exudes a familiar scent of grass and trees.
That was a taste etched into his very bones, so familiar that it made his heart tremble.
Xu Qingzhou stared intently at the band of light, hoping to see that familiar person.
But her fingers clenched tightly, a sense of inexplicable tension and unease creeping in.
Unfortunately, it wasn't Yu Wanwan who arrived, but a strange boy with a slightly chubby face.
He was dressed in white, with several cranes embroidered on his robes, ready to take flight.
Xu Qingzhou keenly noticed that the expressions on the faces of the people around him became increasingly strange the moment the boy appeared.
"The crane returns?"
Why is he here?
"So this newcomer wasn't just bragging after all?"
"Tsk, it seems it will be difficult to recruit him then."
"Not necessarily. Doesn't Baicao Palace not accept people? What if it does?"
He narrowed his eyes; it seemed this young man had a close relationship with her.
But why is it this type of pretty boy again?
Just how much does she like this type of appearance?
He watched as He Gui slowly descended from the light band and landed in front of him.
"Madam Palace Master, the Palace Master is waiting for you at the Hundred Herbs Palace."
Xu Qingzhou, who was pondering the relationship between the young man and Yu Wanwan, was taken aback.
"Palace Master...Madam?"
What kind of weird name is that?
The conversation stopped again, and strange gazes fell on him.
It's like they want to strip him naked and see him completely.
Xu Qingzhou ignored the various gazes and focused only on the young man in front of him.
He Gui nodded solemnly, his face taut and his expression calm.
"That's what the Palace Master instructed."
A hint of helpless yet indulgent smile flashed across Xu Qingzhou's eyes.
Okay, that's just her weird sense of humor again.
He glanced at the shocked looks on the faces of the people around him.
It only took him a second to accept this somewhat...strange title.
Let it be weird.
At least, she gave him a label that belonged exclusively to her.
not bad.
"Please show me the way."
He Gui was very satisfied with his reaction, and a very faint smile appeared on his still chubby cheeks.
"Please come with me."
The emerald green light extended forward at just the right moment, spreading out beneath Xu Qingzhou's feet.
The surrounding whispers and inquisitive gazes were shut out, as if two separate worlds had been created.
Xu Qingzhou didn't linger. He stepped onto the light belt and followed He Gui's footsteps.
Outside the Hundred Herbs Palace.
The band of light dissipated, and Xu Qingzhou stepped onto solid ground.
The scene before me was not unfamiliar.
This is a palace exactly like the Hundred Herbs Palace in the game Kyushu.
However, this one is more exquisite than the one in the game.
However, once inside, the furnishings and decor are completely different from those in the game.
The first thing you see when you enter is a counter.
The counter was very simple, no different from the counters in inns in the ancient world.
In the huge foyer, rows of flower stands were arranged.
The table was covered with countless exotic flowers and plants, some he recognized and some he didn't, emitting a delightful fragrance.
He Gui skillfully stood behind the counter and pointed to a small door on one side.
"The Palace Master is waiting for you inside."
Xu Qingzhou glanced at him a couple more times.
He Gui, however, had already lowered her head and started doing her own thing, no longer looking at him.
After a few seconds of silence, Xu Qingzhou followed He Gui's guidance and pushed open the small door.
Behind the door is a relatively quiet courtyard.
The courtyard is simply decorated with some flowers and plants, and there is a grape trellis in the center of the courtyard.
Under the grape trellis, there was a table and a deck chair.
Yu Wanwan sat on the recliner, flipping through a book in her hand, and idly fanning herself with a palm leaf fan.
Xu Qingzhou was somewhat dazed.
Back then, she also loved planting grapes in the yard and then taking a nap under the grape trellis.
Everything seemed unchanged.
Yu Wanwan slowly raised her eyes, a gentle smile playing on her lips.
It wasn't a habitual smile, but a genuine one; just one look from it warmed your whole body.
She waved at him.
"What are you standing there for? Do you really enjoy being a doorman?"
The tone of voice was the same, and even the lines were almost unchanged.
Xu Qingzhou suddenly calmed down.
As usual, I naturally walked over and sat down next to her, taking the palm-leaf fan from her hand to fan her.
"This place is a little different from what I expected."
Yu Wanwan chuckled to herself.
"So what is your vision of the Hundred Herbs Palace like?"
Xu Qingzhou thought about it carefully.
"It should be ethereal and full of life."
In short...
He shouldn't be a businessman at all.
Yu Wanwan chuckled, took the palm-leaf fan back from his hand, and pushed a plate of grapes over.
"The ethereal, otherworldly aura is all for outsiders to see."
Xu Qingzhou started peeling grapes on his own initiative.
Now he is very skilled and can peel each grape perfectly.
Yu Wanwan withdrew her gaze with satisfaction and pointed outwards with her palm-leaf fan.
“Every single flower and plant there is enough to make those powerful forces fight tooth and nail for it.”
"As for this place..."
She paused, her tone casual.
"It's just a place to do business."
Looking at her languid appearance, Xu Qingzhou suddenly understood something.
"Isn't this the Hundred Herbs Palace?"
Yu Wanwan remained noncommittal.
"Yes and no."
Xu Qingzhou was a little confused.
Yu Wanwan sighed and grasped his wrist.
In the blink of an eye, the world changed.
They had left the courtyard and arrived at a vast grassland.
It was so fast that he didn't even have time to react.
The winding stream shimmered with a magical light, and the meadow was dotted with glowing mushrooms and swaying fairy flowers.
Looking around, all he could see were flowers and plants whose names he didn't know.
Looking further into the distance, there are colorful mountains.
For the first time, Xu Qingzhou experienced what it meant for distant mountains to appear as dark as ink.
The vitality here was so abundant that it was almost tangible, which helped stabilize his newly broken-through and still somewhat fragile realm.
Xu Qingzhou was stunned by the breathtakingly beautiful scenery before him, and remained in a daze for a long time.
Several small creatures with wings and wearing flower crowns, resembling elves, flapped their wings and flew over, circling around them.
All I could hear was a crisp, clear chirping sound.
"Palace Master! Who is he?"
"What a handsome young man!"
It was only then that Xu Qingzhou realized that these little winged creatures were actually tiny people.
Each one is only the size of a palm.
One of them boldly approached Xu Qingzhou, its childish yet clear voice filled with excitement.
"Palace Master, Palace Master! May I have sex with him?"
Xu Qingzhou's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously took two steps back.
What kind of mating?
Yu Wanwan released his hand and slapped the little man who was trying to stick to Xu Qingzhou into the flower bushes.
"Can't!"
The little figure sat on a flowerpot, covering its face and sobbing, looking extremely aggrieved.
Yu Wanwan glanced at Xu Qingzhou and clicked her tongue softly.
It really attracts attention.
Xu Qingzhou touched the tip of his nose, his face full of innocence.
Yu Wanwan ignored it and simply pulled Xu Qingzhou along as they continued walking forward.
"These are flower fairies, who take care of flowers and plants. You don't need to worry about them."
"..."
Xu Qingzhou remained silent for a few seconds.
The elves here... are quite unique.
"Is this the real Hundred Herbs Palace?"
Yu Wanwan stopped walking, a smile playing on her lips, and pointed to a palace that had appeared before them at some unknown time.
This palace looks no different from the one outside.
"This is the real Hundred Herbs Palace."
He then pointed to the sea of flowers outside.
"This is the world of herbs."
"The World of Herbs?"
"Hmm, my world."
Yu Wanwan pushed open the palace gate.
"My own world."
The interior decoration was still different from what he had imagined.
Inside, countless dazzling conveyor belts were operating in an orderly manner.
The flower fairies busily sorted the various spiritual plants and sent them into the corresponding teleportation channels.
The entire hall resembles a tightly integrated and efficient workshop, creating a wonderful contrast with the fairyland-like scenery outside.
"Where should these be sent?"
"Of course, it's the Hundred Herbs Palace outside."
Yu Wanwan didn't disturb the flower fairies who were working. Instead, she led him through another door from the other side.
This time, the interior finally looked somewhat like what Xu Qingzhou had imagined.
A mystical aura pervades the air, teeming with life.
However, what remains unchanged is that there is still a huge grape trellis and a deck chair.
"This is my home."
Yu Wanwan took his hand, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
"It will also be your home from now on."
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