72: Medicinal Garden
Inside the Immortal Cave Abode.
Song Ming closed the quest panel and looked around.
He gazed at the distant high mountains and flowing water, as well as the lush, dense forest nearby.
Compared to the desolate flat land from before, they seemed to have arrived in another world.
One could only say that an Immortal truly lived up to the name, knowing how to enjoy life.
Just as Song Ming was about to step forward, Li Yan walked beside him and whispered, “Stay close to me later; there are usually Formations and Restrictions here, which could be dangerous!”
Song Ming nodded.
Although he wasn't afraid of danger, it was always better to avoid it if possible.
Li Qingfeng stood at the very front, took out the incomplete map, and carefully identified their current location.
At the same time, he searched for places within the Immortal Cave Abode that might contain resources.
The incomplete map indeed marked two locations.
One was where the Immortal Cave owner usually cultivated, and the other was the medicine garden.
These two places might contain what they were looking for.
Li Qingfeng pondered for a moment, then said, “Let’s go to the medicine garden; there might be Longevity Fruits there!”
The two young Cultivators both nodded in agreement.
Following the instructions on the incomplete map, the group arrived before a lake.
In the center of the lake was a small island.
The medicine garden was located on this small island.
Even though they were quite far, they could still see the scene on the small island.
Although it was a medicine garden,
the variety of Spirit Medicine inside seemed scarce, and it was in disarray.
It appeared that the owner of this place had visited here before leaving and had harvested all the precious Spirit Medicine.
Only some low-value or immature Spirit Medicine remained.
Li Qingfeng showed no particular expression on his face; then he turned to the young Cultivator beside him and said, “Tell them to prepare and test the Formation here!”
For him, having these Grandmasters from Daqian use their lives to clear a safe path was the most convenient method.
Moreover, these Grandmasters from Daqian dared not defy their orders.
Otherwise, it would also be death!
The initiative had always been in the hands of their Jin Yang Cave.
Daqian was nothing more than a dog wagging its tail and begging for scraps.
The young Cultivator nodded, then contemptuously said to Li Yan, “Hey, send your people to test whether there’s a Formation here!”
Li Yan’s face turned ugly, but he dared not retort.
Otherwise, if True Lord Qingfeng became displeased, their fate might be even worse.
Li Yan walked to the lakeside, picked up a dry branch from the ground, and threw it out.
The dry branch arced through the air above the lake, about to land on the small island.
Just then,
the lake water suddenly churned, and a black water arrow shot out from the lake.
It struck the dry branch, shattering it with a single blow.
Li Yan’s eyes immediately became solemn.
Then he picked up a large stone and threw it towards the lake surface.
This time, it was no longer a single black water arrow that shot out from the lake.
Instead, there were more than a dozen, instantly smashing the stone above into pieces.
For the next period, Li Yan tried several different directions, but the results were all the same.
Before the objects could fly far, they were shattered by black water arrows.
After multiple tests, Li Yan also reached some conclusions.
These black water arrows would change based on the strength of the intruder.
The stronger the intruder, the more water arrows would be shot at them.
Just as he was about to continue testing, the young Cultivator from Jin Yang Cave grew impatient.
“Hey, all of you go! Split into a few directions and draw their attention for us!”
Upon hearing this, Li Yan’s face also became exceptionally grim.
“Two Immortal Elders, these black water arrows shot from the lake are very powerful. If one of my men takes a hit, they might not die but will certainly be severely injured!”
“Heh, since when can you dogs defy your masters’ orders? Not going? If you don’t go, do you believe I’ll make you die right now!”
The young Cultivator said fiercely.
Li Yan was about to say more, but Li Qingfeng gave him a cold glance.
The meaning was very clear.
Don’t go, then die!
Cold sweat immediately broke out on Li Yan’s forehead; his fists clenched then loosened again.
Finally, he let out a long sigh.
“Inspector, this…”
“We are already at a disadvantage on the water; going there would surely be a death sentence!”
“That’s right, we are people of Daqian, not their dogs!”
Upon hearing that they had to use their lives to create an opportunity for them to enter,
all the Grandmasters of Daqian’s faces turned extremely ugly.
Li Yan looked at Li Qingfeng, then at the Grandmasters of Daqian beside him.
He said helplessly, “Do we still have a choice?”
Everyone fell silent.
Just as they were preparing to enter the medicine garden here.
Outside this Immortal Cave Abode.
...
Before another entrance.
A Golden Lion Emperor, two zhang tall, stood there, accompanied by a Rhinoceros Demon and a Leopard Demon.
“Lion Emperor, those Human Race have already entered. The leader is a True Lord from Jin Yang Cave!” the Rhinoceros Demon said.
The Golden Lion Emperor nodded, revealing a cruel smile.
“Hmm, then let’s go in too. The people from Jin Yang Cave have repeatedly come to our Yao Race territory to steal resources; it’s time to teach them a lesson!”
“Yes!”
The Rhinoceros Demon and Leopard Demon said respectfully.
Then, led by the Golden Lion Emperor, they entered this small Secret Realm.
Inside the Secret Realm.
Li Yan and the remaining Grandmasters of Daqian were about to prepare to cross the river with their Physical Body.
Song Ming, however, stood still, showing no intention of moving.
Seeing this, the young Cultivator immediately shouted, “Hey, didn’t you hear me? What are you still standing there for, dumbfounded?”
Song Ming glanced at him indifferently, “I actually have a better idea!”
The young Cultivator was stunned, then scoffed, “What idea? Tell me, if I’m not satisfied, I’ll be the first to throw you into the lake!”
“Hmm, my method is simple. You want to cross, so I’ll throw you across!”
After Song Ming finished speaking, he applied a Celestial God Incantation and a Divine Speed Magic Ring to himself.
The young Cultivator immediately became furious, “You…”
However, before he could finish his sentence, he saw Song Ming’s figure vanish from his original spot.
When he reappeared, he was already behind him.
His heart was filled with shock and anger, and he was about to unleash a technique on the spot to repel Song Ming.
However, Song Ming’s speed was clearly twice as fast as his.
Before he could react to what had happened, he was directly kicked away.
By the time he came to his senses, he was already above the lake.
A look of terror appeared on the young Cultivator’s face, and he shouted at Li Qingfeng, “Elder, save me!”
However, as soon as his voice fell,
nearly dozens of black water arrows suddenly shot out from the water.
All of them flew towards the young Cultivator.
In his desperation, an earthy yellow light shone around him, attempting to block these black water arrows.
However, the number of water arrows was simply too great.
He barely managed to block a dozen water arrows, but from beneath the water, more water arrows continuously shot out at him.
Soon, the young Cultivator let out a scream.
He was directly hit by a black water arrow that broke through his defense, piercing his right leg.
Then his left leg, abdomen, shoulder, and finally his head.
He was completely shot into a porcupine.
His corpse then fell into the lake, staining a circle of water red!
Seeing this, Li Qingfeng’s originally calm expression immediately turned grim, and he stared intently at Song Ming, who had made the move.
“I truly underestimated you. Tell me, how do you wish to die!”