"I knew you were waiting for those two treasures," Ling Xian softly grinned, not at all surprised .
Whether it was the Essence of Herbalism or the Flame of Purity, both items, especially the former one, were treasures that were extremely difficult to hunt down . Until the current owner died, there could be no second owner .
Therefore, for Hong Yan Xin to wait so much for over a century was not exactly a strange turn of events . If it weren't Ling Xian's well timed appearance, she would have to wait for another 1,000 years and might not even meet someone with the Essence of Herbalism .
"That's right . A century ago, I arrived at the City of Dan and found many extremely rare spiritual medicines and set the rules for this Nothing is for Sale store . My end goal was to wait for the fated one . " Hong Yan Xin's smile blossomed . Though she managed to appeare calm, in reality, she was very excited .
After a century of waiting, there was finally hope . Who wouldn't be ecstatic?
"No wonder you would set such strange rules . No wonder I felt like the rules were specifically made for me . " Ling Xian came to the realization and grinned, "I have to admit that you have such good luck . "
"Yes, there can only be one Essence of Herbalism at all times . It is extremely difficult to find . The Flame of Purity is very very rare as well . It is almost impossible to find someone with just one of them, let alone finding someone with both . "
Remembering the century long hard wait she endured, Hong Yan Xin sighed deeply . However, her smile quickly reappeared, "Luckily, the heavens did not let me down . I have finally found you . "
"Then, let's talk less bullshit and dive right into it," Ling Xian said softly .
"I am sure you have heard it . Every 10 years in the City of Dan, the city hosts a gathering for the young alchemists . " Hong Yan Xin's eyes flashed with expectation .
"I have heard of it," Ling Xian nodded, silently thinking that not only did he know of it, he also participated in it during his lost century .
"Then there is no need for me to explain it in detail . "
Hong Yan Xin sipped on her tea and said, "What I want you to pay attention to is the location of the meeting . Since you already know of the meeting, you must have heard about the contests that happen . "
Ling Xian softly nodded . He had entered the gathering of the alchemists before so of course he knew where it is being held, "You are talking about the Realm of Alchemy?"
"That's right . The gathering of the alchemists will be held in the Realm of Alchemy . It is a Hidden Territory and it is tightly under the grasp of the five controlling Clans of the city . It is extremely spacious and borderless there . "
Hong Yan Xin softly nodded and said softly, "The geniuses of the younger generation of alchemists need to pass three tests . The first one is to test their understanding towards spiritual medicine…"
"I know all of that . Just tell me the main point . " Ling Xian interrupted suddenly .
He had attended this gathering once before and naturally was familiar with the competitions . The gathering is divided into three different sections . The first test tests the alchemist's understanding regarding spiritual medicine . The second test asks for how well the alchemist controls the flame and Qi . The third test calls for the best finished medicinal Dan .
"Very good . Since you are clear about all that, then I won't waste my time explaining . " Hong Yan Xin grinned, "What I am about to say next is very important . You better listen carefully . "
Pausing, she continued, "There is a magical place inside the Hidden Territory . There exists countless amount of spiritual medicine . It is the place the five Clans rely on to thrive . The first test will be held there . Whoever can identify the most spiritual medicine will become the winner of the round . "
"You are still talking trash . Can you please just get to it?" Ling Xian frowned . He had experienced all this personally, why wouldn't he know all this?"
"Alright, I want you to enter the competition, enter the Realm of Alchemy, and find for me a specific spiritual medicine from that magical place . "
Hong Yan Xin's expression was serious as she said in a low voice, "To others, this request is as hard as climbing up to heavens . Because even if an alchemist knew what it looks like, they could not pick it out from the hundreds of thousands of spiritual medicines there . Plus, I don't even know what it looks like . "
"However, I do know its name . Therefore, I think, to you, someone who've possessed the Essence of Herbalism, this should be something really easy . "
Staring tightly at Ling Xian, Hong Yan Xin said with high hope, "Therefore, I hope you can help me . "
Ling Xian frowned tightly and did not answer right away . Because to him, this task was actually really easy .
What could he do? The Essence of Herbalism was far too insane . For anyone else to try and pinpoint it without even knowing what it looked like would be next to impossible .
However, to him, as long as he knew the name of it, he would be able to locate it .
"Fairly speaking, this isn't difficult for me . However, I do not believe I have any reason to help you without something in return . " Ling Xian said softly .
"Do not worry about that . The compensation will for sure satisfy you . " Hong Yan Xin was quick to promise .
He was waiting for this .
The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up . He, however, did not ask about the compensation right away and merely chuckled with interest, "Let's move on to the second thing then . "
"You sure are smart for knowing I have a second favor to ask . " Hong Yan Xin's eyes flashed with strangeness .
"No sh!t . Finding spiritual medicine only uses my Essence of Herbalism and not my Flame of Purity . " Ling Xian was not kind with his words, "If I'm not guessing wrong, you need my help inside the Forest of a Thousand Poison?"
"You even know of the Forest of a Thousand Poison, you sure are informed . " Hong Yan Xin raised an eyebrow . If anyone else dared to talk to her so rudely, she would've slapped them .
However, she didn't dare doing so to Ling Xian, as he was her last hope .
"This information is no secret . There are so many cultivators entering the Realm of Alchemy and news get passed around . " Ling Xian smiled faintly . "Tell me, what do you need me to do there . "
"I want you to enter the Forest of a Thousand Forest and obtain an item from deep within," Hong Yan Xin said in a low voice .
"Deep within the Forest of a Thousand Poison?"
Ling Xian frowned immediately . He was well aware of what kind of place the Forest of a Thousand Poison was . Poisonous air surrounds the area all year long and every step exposes the passenger to a new type of toxin .
Or else it wouldn't have been named the Forest of a Thousand Poison .
It meant that there are thousands of types of poison there and each one of them was extremely aggressive . It was the one place everyone was terrified of .
To use a simple example: the 43 spiritual medicines in the stone room were described as aggressive . However, even if they combined, they would be not even a thousandth of the strength of the poison found in the Forest!
This alone was enough to prove how terrifying that place was!
"You and I are both aware of what kind of place the Forest of a Thousand Poisons is . Even the leaders of the cultivation community will die without some kind of detoxifying treasure . "
Hong Yan Xin fixated her gaze on Ling Xian and continued, "In the entire world, other than those with Flame of Purity, I cannot think of anyone who could make it in there . "
"Theoretically speaking, the Flame of Purity is the way to go . However, that is just in theory . How everything will go down is unknown to everyone . " Ling Xian frowned tightly . This would involve his own life and he could not easily agree .
"I believe that with you completion leveled cultivation and the special properties of the Flame of Purity, you can do this," Hong Yan Xin gawked at Ling Xian . Noticing how he was hesitating, she was completely flustered .
After a "thump", this unknown but extraordinary woman actually knelt down and made a statement that moved Ling Xian .
"I have never begged or plead anyone in my life . But now, I am begging you, begging you to help me . "
Chapter 578: A Plead. Translator: _Tat_ Editor: Rundi I knew you were waiting for those two treasures, Ling Xian softly grinned, not at all surprised . Whether it was the Essence of Herbalism or the Flame of Purity, both items, especially the former one, were treasures that were extremely difficult to hunt down . Until the current owner died, there could be no second owner . Therefore, for Hong Yan Xin to wait so much for over a century was not exactly a strange turn of events . If it werent Ling Xians well timed appearance, she would have to wait for another 1,000 years and might not even meet someone with the Essence of Herbalism . Thats right . A century ago, I arrived at the City of Dan and found many extremely rare spiritual medicines and set the rules for this Nothing is for Sale store . My end goal was to wait for the fated one . Hong Yan Xins smile blossomed . Though she managed to appeare calm, in reality, she was very excited . After a century of waiting, there was finally hope . Who wouldnt be ecstatic? No wonder you would set such strange rules . No wonder I felt like the rules were specifically made for me . Ling Xian came to the realization and grinned, I have to admit that you have such good luck . Yes, there can only be one Essence of Herbalism at all times . It is extremely difficult to find . The Flame of Purity is very very rare as well . It is almost impossible to find someone with just one of them, let alone finding someone with both . Remembering the century long hard wait she endured, Hong Yan Xin sighed deeply . However, her smile quickly reappeared, Luckily, the heavens did not let me down . I have finally found you . Then, lets talk less bullshit and dive right into it, Ling Xian said softly . I am sure you have heard it . Every 10 years in the City of Dan, the city hosts a gathering for the young alchemists . Hong Yan Xins eyes flashed with expectation . I have heard of it, Ling Xian nodded, silently thinking that not only did he know of it, he also participated in it during his lost century . Then there is no need for me to explain it in detail . Hong Yan Xin sipped on her tea and said, What I want you to pay attention to is the location of the meeting . Since you already know of the meeting, you must have heard about the contests that happen . Ling Xian softly nodded . He had entered the gathering of the alchemists before so of course he knew where it is being held, You are talking about the Realm of Alchemy? Thats right . The gathering of the alchemists will be held in the Realm of Alchemy . It is a Hidden Territory and it is tightly under the grasp of the five controlling Clans of the city . It is extremely spacious and borderless there . Hong Yan Xin softly nodded and said softly, The geniuses of the younger generation of alchemists need to pass three tests . The first one is to test their understanding towards spiritual medicine… I know all of that . Just tell me the main point . Ling Xian interrupted suddenly . He had attended this gathering once before and naturally was familiar with the competitions . The gathering is divided into three different sections . The first test tests the alchemists understanding regarding spiritual medicine . The second test asks for how well the alchemist controls the flame and Qi . The third test calls for the best finished medicinal Dan . Very good . Since you are clear about all that, then I wont waste my time explaining . Hong Yan Xin grinned, What I am about to say next is very important . You better listen carefully . Pausing, she continued, There is a magical place inside the Hidden Territory . There exists countless amount of spiritual medicine . It is the place the five Clans rely on to thrive . The first test will be held there . Whoever can identify the most spiritual medicine will become the winner of the round . You are still talking trash . Can you please just get to it? Ling Xian frowned . He had experienced all this personally, why wouldnt he know all this? Alright, I want you to enter the competition, enter the Realm of Alchemy, and find for me a specific spiritual medicine from that magical place . Hong Yan Xins expression was serious as she said in a low voice, To others, this request is as hard as climbing up to heavens . Because even if an alchemist knew what it looks like, they could not pick it out from the hundreds of thousands of spiritual medicines there . Plus, I dont even know what it looks like . However, I do know its name . Therefore, I think, to you, someone whove possessed the Essence of Herbalism, this should be something really easy . Staring tightly at Ling Xian, Hong Yan Xin said with high hope, Therefore, I hope you can help me . Ling Xian frowned tightly and did not answer right away . Because to him, this task was actually really easy . What could he do? The Essence of Herbalism was far too insane . For anyone else to try and pinpoint it without even knowing what it looked like would be next to impossible . However, to him, as long as he knew the name of it, he would be able to locate it . Fairly speaking, this isnt difficult for me . However, I do not believe I have any reason to help you without something in return . Ling Xian said softly . Do not worry about that . The compensation will for sure satisfy you . Hong Yan Xin was quick to promise . He was waiting for this . The corner of Ling Xians lips curled up . He, however, did not ask about the compensation right away and merely chuckled with interest, Lets move on to the second thing then . You sure are smart for knowing I have a second favor to ask . Hong Yan Xins eyes flashed with strangeness . No sh!t . Finding spiritual medicine only uses my Essence of Herbalism and not my Flame of Purity . Ling Xian was not kind with his words, If Im not guessing wrong, you need my help inside the Forest of a Thousand Poison? You even know of the Forest of a Thousand Poison, you sure are informed . Hong Yan Xin raised an eyebrow . If anyone else dared to talk to her so rudely, she wouldve slapped them . However, she didnt dare doing so to Ling Xian, as he was her last hope . This information is no secret . There are so many cultivators entering the Realm of Alchemy and news get passed around . Ling Xian smiled faintly . Tell me, what do you need me to do there . I want you to enter the Forest of a Thousand Forest and obtain an item from deep within, Hong Yan Xin said in a low voice . Deep within the Forest of a Thousand Poison? Ling Xian frowned immediately . He was well aware of what kind of place the Forest of a Thousand Poison was . Poisonous air surrounds the area all year long and every step exposes the passenger to a new type of toxin . Or else it wouldnt have been named the Forest of a Thousand Poison . It meant that there are thousands of types of poison there and each one of them was extremely aggressive . It was the one place everyone was terrified of . To use a simple example: the 43 spiritual medicines in the stone room were described as aggressive . However, even if they combined, they would be not even a thousandth of the strength of the poison found in the Forest! This alone was enough to prove how terrifying that place was! You and I are both aware of what kind of place the Forest of a Thousand Poisons is . Even the leaders of the cultivation community will die without some kind of detoxifying treasure . Hong Yan Xin fixated her gaze on Ling Xian and continued, In the entire world, other than those with Flame of Purity, I cannot think of anyone who could make it in there . Theoretically speaking, the Flame of Purity is the way to go . However, that is just in theory . How everything will go down is unknown to everyone . Ling Xian frowned tightly . This would involve his own life and he could not easily agree . I believe that with you completion leveled cultivation and the special properties of the Flame of Purity, you can do this, Hong Yan Xin gawked at Ling Xian . Noticing how he was hesitating, she was completely flustered . After a thump, this unknown but extraordinary woman actually knelt down and made a statement that moved Ling Xian . I have never begged or plead anyone in my life . But now, I am begging you, begging you to help me .
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