Chapter 795
A group of four! Deep valley, cave
"Never heard of it, what's it for?" Zhang Lingshan asked.
Yu Feihan said, "This item contains an ice spirit. It is said that absorbing it can elevate an ice-type spiritual root to a higher level. With Brother Li's talent, absorbing this item would be extremely beneficial!"
"Such a treasure exists! Where is it located, and how much does it cost to buy?" Zhang Lingshan asked.
Yu Feihan said, "Buying them is too expensive; we can't afford them. Besides, they're priceless; they'll be snapped up the moment they appear on the market. So, even if you have the money, you can't buy them. The information I have now is a clue about ice pebbles. If Brother Li is interested, we can go take a look. But I can't guarantee we'll get them, because it might be a false clue."
"Whether it's true or false, it's worth finding out."
Zhang Lingshan said.
This item will be of great use to me.
Although his ice-type spiritual root was different from others, being a Xuanbing Tree, since this thing was so wondrous, it could definitely help the growth of his Xuanbing Tree.
So I must seize any opportunity that comes my way.
After this period of understanding, Zhang Lingshan knew that the more solid the foundation he laid before breaking through to the Golden Immortal realm, the more benefits he would receive after the breakthrough.
Xia Hengbing wanted to comprehend the techniques within the ice-making formation before breaking through to the Golden Immortal realm, and that was his purpose.
In short, as a Xuanxian at the peak of perfection, what Zhang Lingshan needs to do now is to lay a solid foundation.
Simply increasing cultivation level is no longer useful, because the experience points have reached their limit and there is no more room for improvement.
Only by absorbing these natural treasures and replenishing all aspects of oneself can one achieve comprehensive improvement.
Therefore, we certainly can't let this clue about the ice pebbles slip by.
With his current strength, plus the two unused treasures given to him by the Ice Immortal, and the one-time Golden Immortal-level magic weapon he obtained from Pang Mancang's ring, Zhang Lingshan is capable of holding his own even against a Golden Immortal expert.
If the risks are significantly less than the rewards, then of course we should do it.
Moreover, the clue about Yu Feihan was definitely not obtained for nothing; it took a lot of effort.
If we don't seize this opportunity, wouldn't we be wasting Yu Feihan's good intentions?
“Brother Li is right, that’s what I was thinking too. Let’s set off now.”
Yu Feihan said, looking at Feng Bo, "Brother, are you staying with our Yu family or going back to your Ice Room? We definitely can't take you on this trip, because it's too dangerous."
"I need to report this to Manager Xia," Feng Bo said hurriedly.
Yu Feihan looked at Zhang Lingshan and said, "Xia Hengbing also has an ice-type unique spiritual root. The ice pebble will be of great use to him. Should we bring him along or not? Bringing him along would give us another helper, but if there is only one ice pebble, it will be difficult to distribute. However, ice pebbles are usually sold in multiples, or at least in pairs."
Without Yu Feihan explaining, Zhang Lingshan knew that Yu Feihan wanted to be with Xia Hengbing and use her help.
Because if Xia Hengbing wasn't needed, Yu Feihan could have easily avoided Feng Bo, Xia Hengbing's informant, when mentioning the ice pebbles, instead of saying it directly to his face.
and so.
Zhang Lingshan smiled and said, "Naturally, it would be better to have more help. If Xia Hengbing can bring Steward Xue along, then as long as this information is correct, the ice pebbles will be ours for the taking."
Yu Feihan said, "Chief Xue won't go. Firstly, there are plenty of rumors about all sorts of treasures every year, and the probability of them being false is even greater, so it's not worth a Golden Immortal's time to waste. Secondly, ice pebbles are for enhancing the potential to break through to the Golden Immortal realm, and they are useless to Golden Immortals, so they are even less likely to make a move."
"I see, that's even better."
Zhang Lingshan was overjoyed.
I was initially worried that a Golden Immortal might get involved, but it seems I was overthinking it.
Without the Golden Immortal, Zhang Lingshan is invincible.
The Myriad Laws True Scripture is a more powerful technique than the Golden Immortal technique, the Azure Wood Longevity Manual, which Pang Mancang cultivated. It has boundless potential and immense power!
If I don't even have this much confidence that I'm invincible among my peers, I might as well just smash my head against the control panel and die.
"I have already reported it, and Manager Xia will be here soon."
Feng Bo said.
A moment later.
Xia Hengbing arrived just in time, laughing loudly, "Professor Li, you still think of your brother when there's such a good thing. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."
Zhang Lingshan laughed and said, "Since you're here, let's go."
"set off!"
Yu Feihan waved his hand, and everyone mounted their horses.
There were four people on this trip: Zhang Lingshan, Xia Hengbing, Yu Feihan, and Lei Shuo.
Lei Ruo and Bai Wanxi stayed behind because their strength was average, and they wouldn't be of much help if they went; in fact, they would be a burden.
Although Yu Feihan's strength was also average, he was the source of information and needed to lead the way, so he naturally had to go.
The four of them rode at breakneck speed out of the city and traveled for three days and three nights before finally arriving at their destination.
Their destination was a deep, unfathomable valley in the mountains. However, none of the four were ordinary people; they all possessed magical flying artifacts.
Zhang Lingshan couldn't take it out, nor was it necessary for him to. Everyone was riding on Yu Feihan's flying magic weapon, which was a hollow sphere.
This item is clearly a defensive flying artifact. Riding it as it slowly descends from the sky into the deep valley provides a high level of safety, and if danger is encountered, it will roll away and escape.
call!
A whirlwind suddenly rose from the deep valley, making the flying ball magic weapon spin wildly, unable to fall down no matter what. It either flew out of the valley or continued to spin in the air.
"This place is a bit strange; it seems the probability of finding treasure is not low," Lei Shuo said.
Yu Feihan said, "But we still can't get down, and we don't know when this whirlwind will stop."
"It's alright."
Xia Hengbing smiled faintly and said, "With just a little trick, we can break this whirlwind."
As he spoke, he began to condense the power of ice, which flowed downwards with the whirlwind.
As the temperature dropped, the whirlwind speed immediately began to slow down, and the lifting force naturally decreased, causing the flying ball magic weapon to slowly descend.
Even so, it took a long time to finally reach the bottom.
Everyone else breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that they had finally landed safely.
Zhang Lingshan sighed inwardly.
That whirlwind had a very good effect on his understanding of the Heavenly Wind Divine Incantation; in just this short period of time, his experience points increased by several times.
Unfortunately, Xia Hengbing and the others were busy getting down, so the whirlwind didn't last.
Moreover, with the flying ball magic treasure protecting him from the outside, Zhang Lingshan couldn't directly comprehend it with his physical body, making the process relatively less efficient.
If given the chance, another whirlwind might appear, and he would definitely want to enter it and experience it thoroughly.
"Someone has been here before."
Xia Hengbing was the first to step out of the flying ball magic artifact and quickly looked around.
Although it was quite dark here, as a Xuanxian expert, he had excellent eyesight and could see the surrounding scenery even without using his divine sense.
There were several human skeletons on the ground, all intact, indicating that they had not fallen from above and been smashed to pieces, but rather had landed safely before dying.
Therefore, Xia Hengbing concluded that someone had been here. "How did they die?"
Yu Feihan said with some alarm, "I feel my divine sense is being blocked by some kind of force. There must be something dangerous here. This is not good."
"If you're scared, you go up first," Xia Hengbing said calmly.
Yu Feihan hesitated for a moment.
He really wanted to go up.
However, who knows what he might encounter halfway up? Without anyone's help, even with his flying ball magic weapon, he wouldn't be able to handle a whirlwind like the one he encountered before.
If it were just the whirlwind, I could still be lifted up.
I'm afraid of encountering something even stranger. If no one helps me and I'm all alone in mid-air, I'm doomed.
Therefore, Yu Feihan hesitated.
“It’s alright. Just stand by my side and stay close. I will protect you,” Zhang Lingshan said.
"Yes, brother-in-law, with the two of us on either side, I don't believe there's any danger that can hurt you."
Lei Shuo echoed this.
Feeling the warmth emanating from the two people beside him, Yu Feihan immediately felt more confident and said, "Okay, let's continue. But, we can't see far with our divine sense. What should we do? It's dark here, and we can only see very close. If we turn on the lights, it might attract unknown dangers."
"How can you be such a coward!"
Xia Hengbing snorted coldly and said, "You're supposed to be the next head of the Yu family, yet you have such a lack of courage. How can you lead the Yu family forward?"
Yu Feihan thought to himself, this is not cowardice, but caution. If he rushes in recklessly, he will die as quickly as those few corpses on the ground.
However, he didn't want to directly retort, firstly because it would be pointless, and secondly because it would offend Xia Hengbing.
"What my brother-in-law does is none of your business! If it weren't for him showing us the way, would you even know where this place is? You had nothing to do with our trip, but you came running off on your own. We kindly brought you along, and you still have the nerve to complain. My brother-in-law has a good temper and won't hold it against you, but I, Master Lei, just can't stand you!"
Lei Shuo couldn't help but curse.
To everyone's surprise, Xia Hengbing was not angry at all, but laughed and said, "You do have some guts. Not bad, then you can lead the way."
"Let's open the road then."
Lei Shuo was not to be outdone. Although he might be the first to encounter danger and misfortune while leading the way, he had already stood up for himself. If he backed down now, he would only be looked down upon.
"Wait a minute."
Zhang Lingshan stopped Lei Shuo and said, "This trip is all because of me. Brother Feihan is helping me find ice pebbles to improve my potential, Brother Lei is here to help me, and Manager Xia is here because of me. Therefore, I should lead the way, and Manager Xia should take care of Brother Feihan. Is that alright?"
"No!"
Xia Hengbing hurriedly said, "You are of noble birth, how can you take risks so easily? Besides, I heard Zhao Xingqiu say that you even got your storage ring from her, so you have nothing of value. How can you deal with the unknown dangers here? So, I'll clear the way."
"Don't argue. Lady Ice Fairy gave me a protective treasure, so it's fine. Therefore, it's settled."
After Zhang Lingshan finished speaking, before Xia Hengbing could continue rambling, he took a step forward and covered three steps in the blink of an eye, startling the three of them into a collective gasp.
"Don't be reckless."
Xia Hengbing called out and hurriedly followed.
Yu Feihan said, "Brother Li, don't walk too fast."
He followed along with Lei Shuo.
Xia Hengbing definitely won't protect himself properly; his mind is more focused on Brother Li.
Therefore, Yu Feihan held on tightly to Lei Shuo, not daring to let go for a moment, for fear that he might fall behind if he didn't.
Fortunately, Zhang Lingshan was fast at the first step, but he took care of them afterward, and his pace slowed down more and more, which can be described as proceeding step by step.
This finally put Yu Feihan at ease.
Fortunately, Brother Li is reliable, so there shouldn't be any major problems.
Moreover, as they continued to move forward, Yu Feihan discovered that there was no danger at all along the way.
Was it good luck, or is Brother Li's perception so strong that he can discern location by sound?
"There's nothing here at all. Not even a single stone, let alone ice pebbles. The ground seems to have been smoothed out by something."
Xia Hengbing couldn't help but frown.
Lei Shuo said, "The skeletons we saw earlier didn't have storage rings on them, so they must have been taken. But we haven't seen any other skeletons along the way. Could it be that the other party took the rings and flew out of the valley? If that's the case, then there's nothing here, and even if there were, someone else would have gotten there first. So staying here is a waste of time, so we might as well leave."
"Don't rush."
Zhang Lingshan said, "There seems to be a cave ahead. Haven't you noticed it's getting hotter and hotter?"
"hot?"
Xia Hengbing closed his eyes, carefully sensed the temperature, and exclaimed in surprise, "It seems... it really is getting hot. Unbelievable."
His exclamation of disbelief was not a reflection of the relative heat, but rather an astonishment that Zhang Lingshan could sense it while walking, whereas he himself had to close his eyes and immerse himself in the moment to perceive it.
This shows that their divine sense is far superior to mine.
He claimed to be a perfected Xuanxian immortal and the most outstanding genius in the ice chamber of Taiyuan City. But now it seems that compared with Professor Li, he really has nothing to be proud of.
I thought Professor Li was only good at making ice and had an extraordinary understanding of ice-making formations, but I didn't expect that his divine sense was also extraordinary.
However, it is understandable.
If his divine sense wasn't strong enough, how could he have comprehended the deeper layers of the ice-making formation?
Everything has a traceable pattern.
"I didn't perceive anything."
Lei Shuo said honestly.
Needless to say, Yu Feihan was completely clueless, his right hand constantly gripping the flying ball magic weapon, ready to escape at any moment.
"Let's keep going, the good stuff should be right in front of us."
Zhang Lingshan said calmly.
He wasn't just making things up.
For others, this place is like being blind; their divine senses are suppressed by some force, and the distance they can see is extremely limited.
However, his divine sense can be dispersed into countless paths, thus penetrating everywhere and always able to detect everything around him.
The reason why the journey was uneventful was because everything was under his control.
The path chosen is the most correct one, so of course there will be no danger.
The cave he mentioned was not a guess, but something he had actually seen with his divine sense.
However, a stone slab sealed the cave entrance with mysterious patterns that blocked his divine senses, preventing even him from exploring the interior. He had to approach and study it carefully. (End of Chapter)