funbook-pk Chapter 83 Searching for People
Chapter 83 Searching for People
This place possesses all five elements and is perfectly balanced in terms of yin and yang. Compared to the Deer Lord's Secret Realm that Luo Sifan had visited before, it feels even more authentic.
Lu Juefei was very satisfied with their surprised expressions:
"Gentlemen, this is only the first level of the pagoda, which covers an area of a hundred miles. Over the past few hundred years, it has been thoroughly explored by those who have set foot here."
Lu Juefei gestured for the two to follow behind, and skillfully flew through the air, muttering to himself as he went:
"This first level has one cave, three chambers, and seven courtyards, which respectively preserve the various martial arts techniques, treasures, and secret realms that Xu Yuanxiang seized back then."
Shu Hongyi's heart itched with curiosity, but Lu Juefei, seeing this, shook his head.
"These treasures and cultivation techniques are all basic items for sects, suitable for beginner Qi cultivators. Sister Shu, Brother Lin, you don't need to waste your time here."
Luo Sifan quickly brought up the matter of finding the person, and Lu Juefei nodded in agreement. The three of them flew swiftly through the air, visiting all the caves, three burial sites, and seven courtyards that Lu Juefei had mentioned.
The cultivation techniques and treasures stored there were indeed consistent with what Lu Juefei had said; they were all basic, elementary items.
There wasn't a single person in sight, clearly indicating that the cultivators inside the Xixin Temple had already progressed to higher levels of the tower for further cultivation.
The last cave they arrived at turned out to be a wonderful place that delighted Luo Sifan.
Lu Juefei led two men through hills and valleys for more than an hour before finally finding the entrance to this secret realm in a cave dozens of miles deep.
Upon entering this place, Luo Sifan couldn't help but smile knowingly.
The spiritual fields are connected by paths, with various spiritual plants growing in patches, creating a beautiful scene.
It should be noted that in his previous life, Luo Sifan entered the sect at Mount Moyun. As an apprentice alchemist, his daily work involved managing the spiritual fields and cultivating spiritual materials.
Upon seeing the abundance of the spiritual field, Luo Sifan couldn't help but recall his youthful memories.
Deep within the spiritual fields, there are several small courtyards, where people can be seen busily working.
"The next level's checkpoint is right here!"
Lu Juefei pointed to the small courtyard and flew there with the two of them.
The courtyard is surrounded by an old tree like stars around the moon. Beneath the tree is an ancient well with a mottled and uneven stone railing, showing that it has been through many years.
"Where did Xu Yuanxiang snatch this treasure land? There are no less than a thousand acres of spiritual fields, and all kinds of spiritual plants are growing extremely well. Could it be a secret treasure that some alchemy sect has been cultivating for a thousand years?"
Shu Hongyi strolled among the courtyards with their green walls and black tiles, and her thoughts were stirred.
These courtyards are simple in style and exquisite in construction, suggesting that the sects or families that built them must have been quite powerful.
Lu Juefei smiled knowingly:
"Sister Shu really knows Xu Yuanxiang. Back then, he single-handedly challenged twenty-seven states in the northern border of the Eastern Lands with just his sword. Every famous family and sect had been extorted by him. At that time, everyone avoided Xu Yuanxiang's name like the plague."
Luo Sifan didn't know much about the history of the Silverfrost Empire. He listened quietly, slightly surprised. How was this person any different from the old rogue? He didn't have a good impression of Xu Yuanxiang.
"Based on our investigation and deduction, this place should be the ancestral alchemical secret realm of the Shi family in Longshou Mountain, Longzhou. The people stationed here today are also descendants of the Shi family from back then."
Lu Juefei continued his rambling, his eyebrows dancing with excitement, glancing at Luo Sifan:
“Brother Lin, the Shi family is a prestigious alchemy clan with a history of thousands of years. You are a refined and handsome young man. If you are interested, you can become an apprentice here or even marry into the Shi family. If you can learn the Shi family’s ancestral alchemy techniques, your trip here will not have been in vain.”
There was a hint of teasing in his words. Luo Sifan listened indifferently, showing no interest in agreeing or refuting.
Dozens of black dots suddenly appeared and fell silently onto Lu Juefei's face.
Shu Hongyi frowned slightly but did not make a move. Although these small objects came quickly, they had no killing intent. They were weak and inexpensive. Although they were clever, they were just some plant seeds that could not hurt people.
Lu Juefei was neither a sword cultivator nor a swordsman. He was in a moment of carelessness, and was teasing Luo Sifan when he realized that his head and face were covered with black seeds that were still sticky with saliva.
Shu Hongyi and Luo Sifan were almost amused by Lu Juefei's embarrassed appearance, but they suppressed their laughter and pretended to be serious.
Lu Juefei shook himself violently, removing his head and face completely. He was both ashamed and angry as he looked at the person who had attacked him.
"Where did this come from..."
The aggressive Lu Juefei was about to utter a string of insults when he saw the face of the person who had ambushed him. His voice immediately softened, his expression changed, and he forced out an awkward smile.
"Who is it? It's Miss Shi. This joke has gone a bit too far, hasn't it?"
On a building by the roadside, a woman dressed in plain clothes and a blue skirt leaned against the railing, holding something like melon seeds in her hands. Her cheeks puffed out as she looked down at the three people with displeasure.
Luo Sifan and Shu Hongyi looked up together, eager to see what the witty person who was making fun of Lu Juefei looked like.
One was aloof and beautiful, the other handsome and dashing. The woman on the upper floor of the courtyard unconsciously tilted her head, spat out what was in her mouth, clapped her hands, quietly straightened her clothes, and said to Lu Juefei seriously:
"Lu Juefei! It's you again, you old bastard! Your foul mouth is just making fun of the Shi family. You deserve it!"
Turning to look at Luo Sifan, his expression softened considerably:
"This young master looks unfamiliar. You've just arrived here, so don't be fooled by that old fox Lu Juefei! He's the kind of person who's good at swindling newcomers, using them to take the fall and make money for him! Otherwise, how come he's still all alone after more than ten years!"
Luo Sifan and Shu Hongyi exchanged a subtle glance, not daring to fully trust him, and their wariness of Lu Juefei increased even more.
Even with his excellent self-control, Lu Juefei's face turned pale with anger at the woman's provocative words.
“Miss Shi! You are of noble birth and high position, how could you know the hardships of us rogue cultivators! I, Lu Juefei, have no one to rely on and have been suffering here alone for more than ten years, all I seek is to advance further on the path of cultivation. I have never done anything against the principles of heaven and humanity to my fellow cultivators! Please don’t believe the slanderous words of others!”
Miss Shi gave a light snort, her eyes still filled with disdain, seemingly unmoved by Lu Juefei's passionate speech. Turning to Luo and Shu, she became extremely enthusiastic:
"You two wish to enter the second level from here, right? I, Shi Zhen, will arrange it for you. There's no need to follow Lu Juefei's route! My Shi family has been operating here for a thousand years, so we still have some influence."
The two were fighting each other, and Luo Sifan and Shu Hongyi were caught in the middle, which was quite difficult.
Although Lu Juefei's intentions were hard to fathom, they had known each other before and had helped each other a lot. In the end, Luo Sifan and the other person would find it difficult to turn against each other.
Moreover, Lu Juefei's current predicament was obvious, his face alternating between pale and flushed. Although he was intimidated by Shi Zhen's power and could not speak out in protest, his inner anger was palpable.
Luo Sifan has now embarrassed him, and it will be difficult for them to meet again in the future.
“Miss Shi, I came here to look for someone. Since you know many people here, I have something to ask you.”
Luo Sifan, seemingly unaware of the argument between the two, smiled and asked Shi Zhen, then winked at Lu Juefei:
"Brother Lu, if there's no rush, I'd like to ask Miss Shi a few things."
Upon hearing this, Shi Zhen clapped his hands by the railing and said:
“It’s no big deal, young master. Please wait a moment, I’ll have someone bring you in right away. If I, Shi Zhen, want to know about anything here, I can always ask.”
Lu Juefei looked helplessly at Shu Hongyi, who shrugged, looking like she didn't care what anyone did. Lu Juefei had no choice but to grit his teeth and wait.