nucmednet Chapter 142 The Absolute Sect
Chapter 142 The Absolute Sect
The person in charge examined half of the wolf demon's head and confirmed that it was indeed the Snowbacked Gray Wolf.
He was even more alarmed, but he remained calm and nodded to Ye Kang, saying, "No problem. May I ask who you are?"
"My name is Ye Kang, Imperial City Guard."
Ye Kang handed over his waist tag, and the person in charge looked at it with a strange expression, revealing an "I see" look.
"So it's Lord Ye. Aren't you in the Jinling region? What brings you to Poyang?"
It seems that Ye Kang's reputation is known not only in the Qinglin branch in Jinling, but also in other branches.
He wasn't surprised at all, and smiled as he cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "I was ordered by the Emperor to learn from the leaders of the Azure Scale Guard, so naturally I must travel and learn as much as possible. Xi Yuan, the garrison commander who single-handedly guards the Great Swamp, is truly a role model for us all, which is why I came here specifically to pay my respects. However, I happened to hear that demons were causing trouble, so I took it upon myself to act on my own..."
"So that's how it is! Lord Ye is truly benevolent! Rest assured, the Poyang branch will not mistreat you. Eliminating the Snowback Wolves deserves a great reward. I will report this to you immediately!"
The person in charge immediately began writing the case file.
Having accomplished a great feat, Ye Kang was in a good mood. After bidding farewell to the person in charge, he and Meng Bo entered a prefectural city.
Poyang Prefecture, located next to a large marshland, may not be as prosperous as Jinling, but it is no less martial and has a large number of fishermen.
Led by Meng Bo, the two soon arrived at the best restaurant in Poyang Prefecture, where they enjoyed another feast of fish and meat.
During the meal, Meng Bo said, "Brother Ye, how did you cultivate your body tempering skill to such a high level? I know a few body tempering martial artists, but compared to you, they are nothing."
Ye Kang picked up a piece of turtle meat and said, "The way to temper the body lies in cultivating both the inside and outside. Tempering only the skin and flesh, no matter how hard it is, is just an empty shell. You must use precious plants and medicines to temper the internal organs in order to become both hard and strong."
Meng Bo clapped his hands and exclaimed in surprise, "Just as I thought! It's a pity that the Body Tempering Treasure Plants are extremely rare and they all grow in deep water, making them really hard to find."
He shook his head helplessly, but Ye Kang's eyes lit up.
I just made it up, and this guy seems to actually believe it!
However, it would be good to steer the conversation toward Baozhi, since that was my main purpose for coming here.
He whispered, "Young Master Meng, do you know about the Green Jade Lotus Root?"
Meng Bo nodded and said, "Naturally, the Jade Lotus Root is located on the marshland where the shallow and deep water areas meet. The silt there is up to three zhang thick. The Jade Lotus Root grows at the very bottom and has only roots, no leaves. Ordinary people simply cannot find it."
"so tough?"
"That's right. However, a few days ago, a Taoist priest did dig it up, but he only found it by borrowing a treasure from the Zhenhu Temple. No one else can do it."
Ye Kang's eyebrows twitched slightly. Needless to say, that Taoist priest must be Chongxuzi.
He asked in bewilderment, "Why can't others learn this?"
Meng Bo laughed and said, "Those Taoist priests at Zhenhu Temple are strong, protective of their own, and stubborn. Even the town guard of Xiyuan had to visit the temple three times to ask them for help, so we can forget about it."
Ye Kang nodded; it seemed to be a tricky place.
However, it's worth a try. The Jade Lotus Root greatly improves my body tempering cultivation, so I should do my best to get it.
As for Zhenhuguan, we can only go there to beg for help; if we can't get help, then we'll see.
But there's no rush now; the most urgent matter is the Crimson Sun Fruit.
Ye Kang had a very clear plan for himself: the Snowback Wolf would not be successfully refined for another three days.
No matter what, at the very least, demon blood crystals will be found, making it a perfect time for body tempering.
If one could obtain the Crimson Sun Fruit at that time and cultivate both simultaneously, it might create an effect greater than the sum of its parts.
Therefore, the next goal is to obtain the Crimson Sun Fruit within three days.
After a satisfying meal, Ye Kang declined Meng Bo's invitation to go home with him and instead stayed at the restaurant.
The next day, after resting, Ye Kang mounted his horse, left the prefectural city, and headed south.
The treasure map he obtained at the Grand Canal Market did not point to the Great Swamp, but rather to the mountains further south. Even riding at full speed, it took Ye Kang most of the day to reach the exact location.
This is a rainforest, with the official road winding past it.
Ye Kang tethered his horse at the post station, then activated his Spirit Butterfly Thousand Illusion Body, transforming back into Mr. Kang's appearance. He donned a black robe, wielded a demon sword, and resembled a ruthless swordsman, using his lightness skill to enter the rainforest.
He had only gone a short distance when three swordsmen dressed in yellow outfits blocked his way.
They stood atop a large tree, long swords on their backs, their expressions extremely arrogant.
Their arrogance only grew after they discovered that Ye Kang also used a knife.
The leader shouted, "Stop! The Thousand Absolute Sect is on business ahead. Please take a detour."
Ye Kang was startled.
What are you doing?
I finally came all this way to find treasure, and I just had to run into this?
He didn't get angry; to act rashly without knowing the situation would be pure stupidity.
Therefore, he didn't say much and simply took a detour to escape. The swordsmen laughed out loud when they saw that Ye Kang was so obedient.
"What a waste. We scared him away with just a few words from you guys."
"Of course! We are the Thousand Absolutes Sect, who dares to oppose us!"
A burst of laughter erupted.
Little did they know that their entire conversation was overheard by Ye Kang, who had all five senses activated.
Ye Kang did not leave. Instead, he turned around and disappeared from the spot in an instant, appearing behind the three of them the next second.
The three people were completely unaware that Ye Kang had already broken through the blockade and easily entered the depths of the rainforest.
"This place is so secluded that even with a treasure map I can't find my way. Where did this Thousand Absolutes Sect come from?"
Ye Kang was completely baffled, so he could only do his best to conceal his presence and walk through the dense forest like a ghost.
As they continued forward, more and more swordsmen in yellow uniforms appeared, and their strength grew increasingly formidable.
It is certain that these people did not act on a whim, but rather planned it in advance. Their formation clearly shows that they have surrounded the area in layers.
Ye Kang's expression grew increasingly serious. Could someone else have beaten him to it?
at the same time.
Deep within the dense forest, in a valley with a waterfall.
Many swordsmen in yellow uniforms stood around the valley, guarding the area to ensure that no outsiders could enter.
There were also three middle-aged martial artists who weren't wearing uniforms, standing in front of the waterfall with their hands behind their backs, looking very energetic.
One of the women in red said happily, "Senior brothers, that beast is about to molt!"
Another tall, burly man chimed in, "It'll be quick! It wasn't for nothing that we've waited so long and given it so much extra nutrition. Once it starts shedding its skin, we'll definitely succeed!"
The woman in red exclaimed, "I never expected that after searching for so long, we would only discover this year that such a large mother snake was hiding here. All we need to do is offer it to the Dragon King..."
The three of them curled their lips into greedy smiles.