123: The chance encounter between Shen Lin and Tang Jian
Shen Lin and Tang Jian did not refuse Chen Fei's suggestion.
With their strength, they would only be a burden to Chen Fei. Rather than that, it was better not to enter.
The two quickly retreated!
"Old Shen, it seems we must redouble our efforts. Otherwise, constantly holding Big Shot Chen Fei back isn't a good thing."
Shen Lin nodded in agreement: "That's right. If this continues, we'll only be disliked.
I'm afraid Big Shot Chen Fei won't even bother to bring us along then."
At this moment, both of them felt a significant sense of crisis.
If they didn't even have the value to be brought along, it meant the gap between them and Chen Fei had grown to a certain extent.
Shen Lin suggested, "Big Shot Chen Fei probably won't come out so early. Should we go to other places to find some Opportunity?"
"That's perfectly fine. We've already agreed to meet Big Shot Chen Fei at the Spirit Mansion anyway."
The two once again let the Treasure-Seeking Mouse lead the way, heading deeper into the area.
Along the way, the Treasure-Seeking Mouse was unusually excited, even more excited than when it discovered the Xirang.
Naturally, the two wouldn't stop. They had to at least try.
If it became too dangerous, it wouldn't be too late to retreat.
The greed in their eyes grew stronger and stronger, as if they were about to find some peerless treasure.
"Stop!"
Startled by Shen Lin's shout, Tang Jian sobered up a bit.
"What's wrong?"
Shen Lin shook his head: "I don't know what's wrong, but I just feel like something isn't right.
Moreover, my Ya Jiu discovered that there's a faint curse power in the surroundings.
If it hadn't reminded me in time, we might have lost ourselves."
Ya Jiu is Shen Lin's Ghost Curse Crow, named for the nine gray feathers on its head.
It is precisely those nine feathers that make it highly sensitive to curses.
Being able to sense curses means that there are either curse-type creatures or curse-type Heaven And Earth Treasures nearby.
Tang Jian said in a low voice, "Then what do we do next? Do we leave, or do we go forward?"
Shen Lin didn't answer immediately, but looked down.
The Treasure-Seeking Mouse's longing for what lay ahead was unprecedented, which greatly moved Shen Lin.
But he spoke differently: "Let's retreat!
Even if it's a peerless treasure, what good is it if you don't live to claim it?"
"You're right!"
Without much hesitation, the two quickly withdrew.
However, after circling for a long time, they found that they had been going around in circles.
No matter what, they couldn't get out.
Illusion!
This was the first thing that came to their minds, and their hearts sank.
"After leaving Big Shot Chen Fei, we realize we're nothing!"
"Yeah, even this small illusion can stop us."
"Then... let's fight for it!"
Since they couldn't escape the illusion and no one could save them, they might as well move forward and fight for a glimmer of hope.
In just an hour, they successively entered bizarre illusions such as "Pink Skeleton," "Undead Tomb," "Ghostly Bride," and "Head-Kicking Child."
Each illusion was extremely terrifying and perilous.
Even though they were prepared to die, they were always scared into a cold sweat.
If not for the Treasure-Seeking Mouse's keen ability, the two would have surely died.
Later, the two unknowingly walked into a cave.
After walking an unknown distance, the two suddenly saw light ahead, and the colors were no longer so dim.
They quickly passed through and found a village ahead.
It was quite a feeling of a new village appearing after the willows darken and flowers brighten.
This was something they had never expected.
Didn't they say there were no other people in the Secret Realm?
Is it an illusion, or the Truth?
Both were full of doubts.
They approached a bit and found many people diligently working in the village.
Men, women, old, and young were all planting spiritual plants similar to millet, while an Elephant Demon nearby was using its water ability to help irrigate.
Shen Lin exclaimed, "Eight leaves, eight colors, that's Eight Immortals Valley!"
Tang Jian hadn't heard of it and looked curious, like a baby: "What is that?"
"Eight Immortals Valley is a type of Heaven And Earth Spiritual Grain, and its grade is very high.
According to my grandfather, it's at least a fifth-grade spiritual grain or higher.
Oh, I forgot to mention, this Treasure-Seeking Mouse now belongs to my grandfather. I'm just borrowing it.
My grandfather once found a stalk of Eight Immortals Valley with the Treasure-Seeking Mouse, and then cooked its grains into porridge.
After drinking it, guess what happened?"
How could Tang Jian know such things? Full of curiosity, he quickly urged Shen Lin to finish, not to keep him in suspense.
Shen Lin then continued, "The Eight Immortals aren't the Eight Immortals in the true sense, but refer to eight types of attributes that can be activated.
They are: Bloodline, Comprehension Ability, Luck, Potential, Charm, Five Senses, Mental Energy, and Affinity.
One of my grandfather's beasts awakened an ancient Bloodline because of the Eight Immortals Valley."
Tang Jian was greatly surprised: "There's such a powerful spiritual plant!"
Shen Lin didn't deny it; it was indeed powerful.
Bloodline wasn't even the strongest among the eight attributes.
If one could enhance Potential, then becoming a King-level Beast Tamer was a certainty.
If one could enhance Luck, they would receive considerable help in all aspects.
Many people are always just one step away from success. If one could improve Comprehension Ability, that would also be beneficial without any harm... All in all, Eight Immortals Valley was definitely worth the risk for them.
If one could improve Comprehension Ability, that would also be beneficial without any harm... All in all, Eight Immortals Valley was definitely worth the risk for them.
Tang Jian smacked his lips: "According to what you said, Eight Immortals Valley should be incredibly precious, yet they can plant it in large quantities. What kind of place is this?
Is it the Immortal Realm?"
Shen Lin was also confused: "If this isn't an illusion, then it must be the Immortal Realm."
Just as the two were hesitating whether to advance or retreat, they found that the cave entrance they had come out of had already disappeared.
The two smiled bitterly. It seemed they still had to press on.
"Oh, it's been a long time since outsiders came here."
"Indeed, their clothes are so strange!"
"I haven't seen their beasts before."
"…"
The two were actually being treated as display beasts.
The more they observed, the more startled they became; they couldn't detect any possibility of it being an illusion.
The water had water temperature, and the millet had the fragrance of grain.
Even passersby had body temperature.
If it was an illusion, what kind of illusion could be so realistic?
Their guard dropped a bit, and their minds focused on the Eight Immortals Valley, considering how they could obtain it.
The Village Chief knew their intentions and stated the rules here: "There are two ways to obtain Eight Immortals Valley.
First, you become a member of the village and can never leave, and you can, of course, eat fresh Eight Immortals Valley.
Second, pass the assessment left by the Old Ancestor."
Shen Lin and Tang Jian exchanged glances and chose the latter...