Chapter 45
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Three hundred and sixty?
Knowing Yu Ci's doubts, the old Taoist explained: "The fish and dragon have been sent to the mountain, and Senior Brother Lu is very satisfied. He was about to give up. Your fish and dragon is really raining in time, so he is willing to pay an extra 20% for a total of 360 merits. You have to hold this brand, and it will be more convenient to trade it in the sect."
Baoguang beside him heard Yu Ci's sixty virtuous achievements in a blink of an eye. He was shocked and even more impressed when he looked at Yu Ci's eyes.
The increased good deeds were unexpected joy. However, Yu Ci was also reminded and thanked him. He said, "I have been bothering me in the temple for many days. Now that everything has been done, I have bid farewell to the temple master."
"Oh? So urgent?"
Yu Ci smiled: "The road to immortality is long and difficult to walk. It is already lazy to take a few days to rest."
Although these words are suspected of "talking people when they see people, talking nonsense when they see ghosts", they are indeed what he thought in his heart. They are just a little bit of modification and are still considered sincere. As expected, the old Taoist nodded and praised:
"At a young age, I know the urgency of seeking immortality, which is very good. But what are you going to do?"
Yu Ci pondered for a moment and told him the truth:
"To be honest, the boy has some experience in finding herbs. The last time I discovered the ichthyla, it was not just luck. I have seen it in Tongdetang these days, but I didn't have any good news. A ichthyla is worth five merits, and a natural thing may be higher. In this way, I want to return to Tianli Valley, or find enough herbs before winter. Even if I can't, I have also seen some news about asking for Tianli Valley's specialties. If I can do it, I can do it along the way."
In fact, there is another reason, that is, if he doesn't say it, the old Taoist should also understand that with Jinchuan and Kuang Yanqi setting out to the Lichen Sect Mountain Gate the day before yesterday, the eyeliner that has been wandering outside the Taoist temple these days has been withdrawn yesterday. Although I don't know what Bai Ri Mansion thinks, if I don't leave at this time, when will I wait?
However, the old Taoist's reaction was a little strange. He looked at him straight for a while and suddenly laughed. The sudden laughter surprised Yu Ci: "Why is the master laughing?"
The old Taoist smiled and pointed at him, then pointed at himself: "You and I have a fate!"
What does it mean?
When Yu Cizheng was inexplicably surprised, he saw the old Taoist take out a jade slip and hand it over: "It just so happens that I have a few medicines, which are specialties of Tianli Valley, and are not available elsewhere. I want to ask you to find them."
After a happy look at the old Taoist, Yu Ci's spiritual thoughts penetrated into the jade slip and saw that there were six medicinal herbs listed inside, each with detailed illustrations. The pictures were lifelike and the explanation was extremely detailed, including the habits of herbs, possible growth locations, picking methods, and whether there are ferocious beasts and poisonous insects to protect them, etc.
This information is so detailed that people have nothing to say. Yu Ci had originally planned to pick other herbs on the way to get good achievements, and it was not in conflict with this request, so naturally there was no reason to refuse. However, he still didn't understand: "Although the Tianli Valley is vast, it is also for us younger generations. With the ability of the observer and with such detailed information, why don't you pick it yourself?"
"The Tianli Valley is different from other places. Lichen Sect and Sunset Sect have 'Stop Stele' erectile dynasties', and monks above the level of the elixir are not allowed to enter the valley, so I am no exception."
Yu Ci was confused: "Why is this?"
The old Taoist responded with a question: "Do you know where is the place below the Tianli Valley?"
Why is this so familiar? Yu Ci wanted to laugh, but almost endured it, but she still said, "Is it the underworld fountain?"
The old Taoist laughed: "Although it is not far away, it is not far away. The one below is not the Yellow Springs Underworld as the legendary mortals, but it is an extremely similar and even more dangerous place. People in the practice call it the Blood Prison Ghost Mansion."
Yu Ci's heart moved. He had heard this name before. When he thought about it carefully, he said it from the mouth of Ye Bin's Fairy at the top of the Tianli Valley that day, but he still didn't know what it was inside.
The old Taoist explained to him: "The so-called Blood Prison Ghost Palace is a place where all the fierce murderous auras in the world condense and become real, and it is boundless and vast. For millions, the fierce auras have transformed into countless demons and ghosts, and they are all cruel and bloodthirsty. They fight each other in the Blood Prison Ghost Palace for endless battles. In terms of cruelty, the so-called Yellow Springs Underworld is far behind."
"That world has no water and land connection with the heaven and earth here, but it is not completely connected. The heaven and earth are vast, and some places occasionally sense the anger, tearing the void, forming a corridor of traffic on both sides, which is also available. This Tian Rift Valley is one, and it is probably the largest in the world."
"There is such a place between heaven and earth?"
After listening to the old Taoist's speech, Yu Ci felt that his horizons had suddenly become much broader. He thought for a while and asked, "So, the rumors of demons appearing in the Sky Rift Valley are not aimless."
The old Taoist sighed: "It's not like this. You must know that the heaven and earth where you and I live are very different from the Blood Prison Ghost Palace. It is natural for us to breathe between this heaven and earth, but for the demons in the Blood Prison Ghost Palace, it may be a deadly poison, and vice versa, which separates most of the contacts between the two realms.
"However, the Tianli Valley is wide and almost formed a world, where the heaven and earth energy on both sides are mixed with each other. Slowly, some demons can adapt to the environment and grow in the process. However, these demons can freely travel between the two realms. Originally, this is nothing, all things have their own birth and restraint, and there are also some alien species born and raised in the Tianli Valley, which are mortal enemies with the demons, blocking their way toward this side, so that this world will not be disturbed by demons.
"But ninety-five years ago, two great earthly immortals fought fiercely in the valley, fighting the sky and the earth, the sun and the moon were gone, and the relatively stable species circle in the valley was severely damaged during the war, especially in the area of more than 10,000 miles adjacent to the Duoxing Mountains, the middle and lower sections of the Tianli Valley were almost unrecognizable. The demons living at the bottom were affected by minimal effects, and there were no natural enemies on their heads, so they were naturally ready to move."
Yu Ci was only moved by his heart, but his emotions were more like a warning, but his indescribable yearning.
In order to cover up this feeling, he whispered: "Aren't there no demons causing trouble in the past few decades?"
"That was suppressed!"
The old Taoist sneered: "The two great immortals left after fighting, but threw the trouble here. In the first twenty years after the war, the Sunset Sect and the Sunset Sect opposite each year had to draw half of their men, and even invited fellow workers from thousands of miles away to help, so that they could almost block the invasion of the demons. In those twenty years, most of the disciples of the Sect had died in the Sky Rift Valley, and the Sunset Sect even lost a real person, which was a heavy loss.
"It's not enough to intercept it alone. You have to try every means to migrate suitable species and re-arrange species circles. This work did not come to an end until ten years ago. Otherwise, with the strength of the sect, why do you still have to ask the Bai Ridge to help collect shrimp and beard grass... That's the herbs, minerals and other resources that have been available in the Tianli Valley in the past few decades have been exhausted. If it weren't for the strong foundation of the mountain gate, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
The old Taoist looks really resentful, very different from his usual days. Maybe his relatives and friends died in this war that lasted for twenty years?
Yu Ci thought in her mind that it was not easy to slip into it. However, the old Taoist realized that his emotions were not right first, so he laughed: "I said I'm off topic, don't blame me, don't blame me!"
"It should be for the kid to gain insight. If it weren't for the audience's explanation, how could I know that there is such a world in the world?" Yu Ci really hoped that the old Taoist would talk more about this.
The old Taoist was worried and hurriedly explained the final reason: "I mentioned the newly built species circle. This circle was finally completed ten years ago and could operate naturally to block the invasion of demons. But after all, it was forced to transplant it, and its foundation was very shallow. Perhaps an inadvertent action by people will destroy its overall balance, and by then, it will inevitably be another trouble.
"Therefore, this sect and the Sunset Sect postponed the removal of the "stop monument" that banned people from entering the valley ninety-five years ago to avoid demons hurting people. They prepared that the species circle will stabilize and open up again after decades. However, this is only limited to monks above the level of the Restoration Pill. Because only with that level of cultivation can it be possible to sink to the middle and lower section of the Tianli Valley and have an impact on the species circle.
"In addition, we have another guess here. The qi of the elixir and above is radiating too far, and their flesh and blood are a great tonic for demons. Some demons can sense this aura hundreds of miles away. If they flock to the traces, the consequences will be worrying. This is the most worrying thing!"
These demons are really powerful!
Yu Ci couldn't help but sigh, but this had no effect on him, so I just listened to it.
After talking about the matter in Tianli Valley, the old Taoist pointed at the jade slip: "These six herbs are rare, and none of them are easier to find than ichthyosaur grass. I didn't want you to get them all at once. I just wanted to see your opportunity, do you understand?"
Yu Ci could hear that the old Taoist seemed to have a deep meaning in his words. But this is not important. In terms of fish and dragon, the old Taoist helped him a lot in secret. He was worried and didn't know how to express it. Now that he had this request to seek medicine, it was exactly what he wanted.
Moreover, he had a search of the divine picture, which was a wide range of fifty miles, up to the sky and down to the earth, which was a difficult task for others, but it was exactly his strength.
"Please rest assured." Yu Ci's words were just like this, but he was more determined than any guarantee.
The old Taoist was very happy with his attitude and said, "These medicinal herbs are all over the winter. Even if you don't find enough ichthyosaurs before winter comes, you don't have to rush back. You can stay for a while to see if you can gain something from it, which does not conflict with your affairs..."
He never mentioned the reward from beginning to end, but Yu Ci felt more comfortable. To be honest, until now, it was difficult for him to accept the good merit transactions in Tongde Hall. This was too different from the world of cultivation that he imagined and even yearned for.
After the main story was over, the two of them chatted for a while. Yu Ci admired the old Taoist's swordsmanship and led the topic to the top. Although the old Taoist did not really teach him anything, some of the theories he made casually benefited Yu Ci a lot.
When it was dark and he confirmed that he had left tomorrow morning, Yu Ci finally said goodbye. The more he talked with the old Taoist, he became more and more acquainted with him. He was very happy to see him. Thinking about the wonderful swordsmanship mentioned by the old Taoist, he had just walked out of the yard, but someone called his name behind him, which was Baoguang catching up from behind.
"Senior Brother Yu, you keep this thing."
Without saying anything, Baoguang stuffed a folded object into Yu Ci's hand. With the gentle touch, Yu Ci knew that this was the Guishayun.
Yu Ci was stunned and looked over again. The little Taoist priest was grinning, unable to tell whether he was heartache or laughing. He was very strange: "Since time is tight, my senior brother is rushing with his legs. When can he reach Tianli Valley? I can't do anything else, but long-distance travel is the best treasure, which will definitely save you most of the time. Remember to pay me back when I come back!"
His pretended heroic appearance was arousing howling, but Yu Ci understood his intentions.
It is not just the experienced one who is worthy of close contact.
Yu Ci was silent for a moment, then laughed again. He patted Baoguang on the shoulder, and everything was silent.
Chapter completed!