RNP 34. Preserving Legacy
34. Preserving Legacy
"How so, four people?"
Xiao Yan looked at the four people who had ambushed him, but he didn't think much of it. Everyone here was only thinking about their own interests, and he had been ambushed at least three times before. Besides, he had already sensed their ambush, and they hadn't caused him any trouble.
"Are you Xiao Yan?" asked the leading Dou Huang expert.
"good."
The Dou Huang powerhouse felt a bitter pang in their heart. Although they already knew, this confirmation only intensified their despair. Xiao Yan, a ruthless figure who had never fallen out of the top ten of the rankings! If they hadn't been previously unknown, they wouldn't have known such a person at all. If they had, their only option was to run.
"I am Wu Shuang from the Frost Sect. We apologize for our rudeness, Brother Xiao Yan!"
Xiao Yan couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, "Although I discovered you a long time ago, and you haven't caused me any trouble, do you think you can dismiss me with just a few words?"
Wu Shuang gritted her teeth, handed over her storage ring, and said, "This is all the medicinal herbs we've collected so far. Consider it our apology!"
"Brother Shuang! That's all our savings!" one of the lightest-wounded men said anxiously.
Wu Shuang turned around and angrily said, "Don't you understand the situation? Is anything more important than your life, no matter how good the item is?"
In the Beast Realm, killing is forbidden, and even death carries no consequences, resulting in significant casualties each year. Wu Shuang understood that Xiao Yan wasn't a bloodthirsty person; he would leave as long as compensation was paid. As for the gains, there was plenty of time!
Xiao Yan glanced around his storage ring, took out three kinds of herbs, and said, "I only want these three. I don't need any others."
A hint of joy appeared in Wu Shuang's eyes. Although Xiao Yan took away the three most precious herbs, he still left them other herbs.
"But I need information, especially whether you have encountered any seventh-tier magical beasts. Tell me a location and I can return a herb to you."
For Xiao Yan, while herbs guarded by sixth-tier magical beasts were valuable, they were far less meaningful than those guarded by seventh-tier magical beasts. After all, he was just one person, so intelligence was far more important.
Wu Shuang looked at Xiao Yan, considered for a while, and finally said, "Lord Xiao Yan, to be honest, the four of us have not encountered any seventh-tier magical beasts along the way. This is the first time."
Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, but Wu Shuang continued, "However, there's some news that I think you'll be more interested in."
"Oh?"
"We've discovered a place that might be a site of cultural heritage!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow. While magical beasts and medicinal herbs were certainly of great significance to many, the reason why the Myriad Beasts Gathering attracted countless young geniuses was primarily due to the legacy and relics of numerous Dou Zun powerhouses!
After all, for many, breaking into the top ten is nothing short of a pipe dream. However, the legacy of a venerable one is extremely hidden, almost entirely discovered by luck, making it seem fairer. Moreover, once one obtains the legacy of a venerable one, one may immediately soar to new heights! Compared to the strength of a sect, improving one's own strength is the true measure of success.
So when Wu Shuang mentioned a place of ruins, Xiao Yan immediately became interested.
"You didn't go in?"
Wu Shuang said with a wry smile, "We'd like to too, but the ruins are surrounded by a misty forest that we simply can't break through. It's filled with fog and extremely poisonous gas, so we don't dare to go deep in."
Xiao Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this. "Then how can you be so sure that it's a Dou Zun's legacy?"
"To be honest, I have a natural ability to attract good fortune and avoid misfortune to a certain extent. There's a very strong attraction guiding me there, and if it weren't for the fog, I would definitely have gone in!"
Xiao Yan asked curiously, "Then how dare you ambush me just now?"
Wu Shuang helplessly scratched her head and said, "I don't know why, I even had a feeling that there was an opportunity here, but as soon as I fought with you, I felt like I fell into an ice cave, and my heartbeat changed."
Xiao Yan was also skeptical, after all, Wu Shuang's ability had no apparent source, only that it was innate, and who knew if it would actually work. But since there was a possibility of it being a miracle, Xiao Yan still wanted to give it a try.
So he returned one of the three herbs to Wu Shuang, saying, "Consider this your reward. Don't do any more sneak attacks in the future!"
Wu Shuang's eyes lit up with joy, surprised that Xiao Yan kept his word. She then gave Xiao Yan detailed directions and finally reminded him, "The people from the Lion Nether Sect are said to be on their way as well, you'd better hurry!"
Xiao Yan nodded, his figure shooting out and disappearing into the valley. Although the Myriad Beasts Space did not allow flight, Xiao Yan still preferred to walk, firstly because he was a smaller target, and secondly because he could perceive the situation more clearly.
The distance Wu Shuang indicated was not short; even without stopping, it took Xiao Yan a full half-day to reach it. Before even getting close, Xiao Yan saw a thick, white fog, enveloping a considerable area. Only the sky above was slightly better; when Xiao Yan flew into the sky, he could see that the fog's diameter was probably over five thousand feet! He could only vaguely make out some misty trees at the edges.
Xiao Yan had heard Yao Lao mention the Misty Mist Tree before. Although it was a medicinal herb, it had almost no value in alchemy, and was only needed for a very few poisons. The Misty Mist Tree had a wide range of influence, and its mist was highly toxic. It was usually eradicated by powerful individuals as soon as it appeared. He never expected it to have become such a forest here!
"That's just like what Yang Yue said." Xiao Yan muttered to himself. Yang Yue had mentioned to him that inherited relics are either extremely hidden, located in some naturally dangerous places, or have internal barriers that make it difficult for ordinary people to enter. More often than not, it depends on fate.
This Misty Forest does fit the first condition quite well, and there are quite a few people spying on it. Xiao Yan had already sensed several auras staring at him after taking off for a while.
However, Xiao Yan didn't care. He landed at the edge of the miasma and stretched out his hand. Even with his own Dou Qi blocking the way, the corrosive speed of the miasma was still extremely terrifying. Even if he could rush in with the massive amount of Dou Qi at the Dou Huang level, it would probably greatly affect his combat power. If any accident happened, he probably wouldn't be able to handle it.
A flash of crimson light appeared on Xiao Yan's arm, revealing the Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame. The poisonous miasma was burned away by the slag and turned to ash. Xiao Yan was still somewhat dissatisfied with the collision between the Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame and the poisonous miasma. The Crimson Lotus Karmic Flame was different from other strange flames, emphasizing the burning of evil thoughts.
Although it can suppress the poisonous miasma to some extent, it still consumes a lot of battle qi.
Looking at the poisonous miasma with a sense of helplessness, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, then suddenly his eyes flashed and he laughed, "I had completely forgotten about that thing!"