252: Searching for Bodhi Leaves

“But...”

Gu Yan looked at Jiang Lan with some hesitation.

Ultimately, she still hoped to be with Jiang Lan.

However, Jiang Lan’s expression was resolute; after all, no one could change his decisions.

Even though the woman before him had a face like peach blossoms and a slender, soft figure, and he had indeed been fond of her at the time.

But all of that was in the past.

Just as he thought earlier, he would absolutely not let romantic entanglements disrupt his plans.

“Alright, I understand. I will work hard.”

The woman then bid a simple farewell to Jiang Lan.

After Jiang Lan left the Inn, a slight smile appeared on his face.

To be honest, it had been a long time since he felt this relaxed.

However, he had to find the bodhi leaf quickly.

If he didn't activate the Illusion soon, his subsequent plans would be impossible, and although his current lifespan was long enough.

But if he really encountered a few opponents.

Fighting them would be a waste, so he still had to seize these opportunities well.

Thinking of this, he quickened his pace, not intending to linger here.

Meanwhile.

The others on the other side had also made up their minds.

“I don’t think that person is that strong. Even if he really has the power, it’s impossible for him to surpass us.”

“All you need to do is go find him, strip him of his Magical Artifacts, and absorb all the magical techniques he knows. Then you will have whatever you want.”

Although it sounded a bit cruel.

But for others, this was a rare opportunity.

When Wang Wenshan finished speaking, his subordinates were all a bit excited.

“It’s just that Jiang Lan is not easy to find, and the situation later will be different from what we see now.”

It wasn't that they were unwilling; the main reason was that Jiang Lan was elusive, and the previous battles had left a deep impression on everyone.

Now, even if they wanted to get close, they had to come up with a suitable method.

“Then go investigate! People leave traces; as long as he has spent time or stayed somewhere, traces can definitely be found. How can you accomplish anything if you are so timid?”

Before, he didn't take these things seriously.

He even thought they weren't important, but only realized how much more difficult and overly challenging everything was when a true competitor appeared.

“Okay, we understand. We will definitely follow your instructions and there will be no problems.”

After the subordinates finished speaking, they hurried away and disappeared.

Watching them leave, Wang Wenshan sighed.

It was not as strong as the others.

But to achieve the Fusion of such powerful Magical Artifacts, he had to rely on higher, more powerful individuals for help. Now Jiang Lan was his target, and those subordinates, who seemed to genuinely listen to him and help.

Were actually Puppets he sent out.

His goal was to lure Jiang Lan over and ultimately achieve his own objectives.

Although he knew this was somewhat despicable and shameless, for the sake of his grand ambition.

He didn’t care.

This inquiry led him to the Inn where Jiang Lan had stayed before.

When they went, they found Gu Yan still living there.

“Do you know Jiang Lan?”

Gu Yan consumed the items Jiang Lan left behind and found herself feeling warm all over. Her originally very weak body now felt incredibly strong.

She even showed signs of Cultivating.

So Gu Yan decided to make this Inn her future residence.

Regardless of whether Jiang Lan would return, improving her own strength would allow her to contribute to him.

Thinking of this, Gu Yan bought the Inn.

Becoming the second owner here.

It was much later when they came to inquire about Jiang Lan’s whereabouts.

But Gu Yan was very angry after hearing this.

After all, Jiang Lan had countless enemies, but she didn't expect him to be associated with such fellows. Now that Gu Yan’s Cultivation had achieved some success, she was furious hearing them speak.

“This humble one does not know any Jiang Lan. I only know that this is my territory. You barged in to inquire without distinguishing right from wrong, and you even disregard us.”

“What, do you think this is your place? A place where you can come and go as you please?”

Gu Yan immediately took action after speaking.

The Puppets who came to inquire were also startled.

Eventually, they had no choice but to flee in disarray, but Wang Wenshan was invigorated when he heard this news.

“Since this woman says so, it can only mean one thing: Jiang Lan must have stayed here before.”

“Perhaps he even stayed here for a longer time.”

“Before, I didn’t think there was any problem with this, and I even thought it would be more troublesome later. Now it seems that finding him is not a difficult matter. You all put in more effort, and it will be more convenient later.”

As he said this, his subordinates were indeed a bit troubled.

Now, this matter was not something they could find just by wanting to, and as previously stated.

They had already tried their best, but there was no way.

Gu Yan really wanted to contact Jiang Lan.

But due to her insufficient Cultivation, she couldn't achieve the ability of Thousands of miles of sound transmission (thousand-mile sound transmission).

At this moment, Jiang Lan had already reached a place hundreds of miles away.

He traveled both by boat and on foot.

It was just that the bodhi leaf was hard to find.

He had visited many places, inquired everywhere, and the ultimate result was always none.

But he was not discouraged, as this item was inherently rare and difficult to find.

If it were according to the previous way, it would be even more out of the question.

“Little brother, if you want to find it, you should head south. I heard there’s a Bodhi Tree there.”

“If there’s a Bodhi Tree, there must be a bodhi leaf. But this Illusion you’re talking about might not be able to be activated.”

An older man, hearing that Jiang Lan was inquiring about the bodhi leaf.

After accepting some Life Qi from him, he pointed out a clear path.

Jiang Lan was initially skeptical, but then he thought that he knew all these locations and had already visited them without any concrete clues.

Instead of wasting time here, it would be better to go back and investigate there; perhaps there might really be something?

Thinking of this, he turned back again.

However, this time he wasn't so lucky, as he encountered some death-seeking fellows along the way.

But he was too lazy to use the Magical Artifacts and techniques that would consume his lifespan.

Because in his opinion, these should only be used at truly critical moments.

These little guys were simply not worth his time.

“Oh my, I see this person has good Life Qi! If we can really absorb it, then our demonic power can advance another level.”

They were several demon soldiers, with supreme confidence in their own strength, so they had no doubts about Jiang Lan.

Jiang Lan merely sneered upon hearing this.

“You are indeed very confident, but that only works in other places; it won’t work with me.”

After Jiang Lan finished speaking, he waved his hand, and these fellows turned into dust.