pappabearbooks Chapter 481 - 442: Soaring Over the Mountains, Nine Yan Pines, Intelligence on the Celestial Tear Gold!
Chapter 481 - 442: Soaring Over the Mountains, Nine Yan Pines, Intelligence on the Celestial Tear Gold!
Special situations require special handling.In recent days, Li Xiao gathered Meng Chuan’s growth records.
One look was enough to be shocked!
This little bastard’s growth speed is absolutely insane...
From not even passing the Qi and Blood Gate to becoming a Two Limits Martial Arts Master in less than four years?
If not eliminated soon, he might become the next Sui Chunqiu of Northern United University!
Determined to eliminate Meng Chuan, he made up his mind...
"Knowing this kid will definitely go to Wudang Mountain sooner or later, I’ll simply lie in wait near there and strike him down with a thunderous force."
Setting an ambush in front of the sacred site of the Daoist School, Li Xiao wasn’t expecting those implementing this mission, the few who ascended six times, to return alive...
People from Black Water and Outer Heaven can’t "rise from the dead," so they certainly wouldn’t sacrifice their experts.
This, he understood clearly.
With this in mind, he made a phone call:
[Zhu Yun, Meng Chuan is a significant threat to our Divine Sect, a thorn in the eye of our Divine Master, and must be eradicated. But you might have to return to the Samsara Sea.]
[Understood, my lord, please proceed.]
On the other end of the line, Zhu Yun’s expression remained unchanged.
To someone as deeply "into the demonic way" as he was,
Returning to the Divine Kingdom and serving beside the deity.
It is destiny, and more precisely, his own wish.
He had long been prepared, hence no emotions were stirred.
Li Xiao showed a satisfied expression and said lightly:
[Good, but you alone may not be able to kill this kid. I’ll send you more manpower in...]
[My lord, we will definitely slay this kid, all for the Divine Master!]
...
On April 25th, at the westernmost foot of the Qinling Mountains.
Meng Chuan stood on a hilltop, overlooking the boundary line between San Qin and Jingchu.
This is the junction of the two provinces.
Originally, he could have arrived here three days ago.
But to deliberately avoid a Level 4 Demon Nest, he took a long detour to get here.
This Level 4 Demon Nest had previously experienced a riot. Many "wild Celestial Demons" that escaped during the last riot were roaming nearby.
Although the strong Demonic Qi beings had mostly been intercepted and killed by powerful forces,
some still skilled in hiding and a few "lucky" Celestial Demons were roaming nearby.
Great Chu still has countless Demon Nests to suppress, and doesn’t have enough Martial Arts practitioners to play hide and seek with these Celestial Demons.
Hence, the region within a hundred kilometers was directly designated as a [Forbidden Zone].
At the foot of the Qinling Mountains, there are troops stationed in all directions, so there is no worry about them infiltrating the cities.
Therefore, the outer area of the Qinling Mountains is relatively safe, as these Celestial Demons have learned their lesson and dare not approach.
However, solo travelers venturing deep into it need to be careful...
Ascending the mountain, Meng Chuan took a different route, compressed to the limit and proceeded cautiously to this point.
He dared to travel along the outskirts of Qinling only because of the [Image Stone] he holds.
Without Lao Yang’s backup, Meng Chuan would tread on thin ice.
He would simply descend the mountain and walk along the national highway instead of seeking enlightenment in nature atop the mountain.
But fortunately, what he worried about did not happen; the outer area is indeed relatively safe, with no encounter with Celestial Demons.
But at this moment, descending towards the Hubei region from the western foot,
it’s very easy to accidentally enter the boundary zone of the [Forbidden Zone], significantly increasing the danger.
From the mountain top, Meng Chuan scanned the surroundings and pondered:
"Good, the wind direction is favorable."
He then jumped straight down from the southern foot of the mountain.
Feeling the flow of wind, using the levitation and floating skills taught by Principal Chong, along with his own [Cloud Trace] characteristic in effect.
Meng Chuan glided through the sky following the wind’s trajectory.
As his body showed a tendency to fall, he would lightly tap his foot to float back up and continue gliding.
Principal Chong’s technique is truly handy.
Going straight down the mountain, there’s a significant chance of encountering Celestial Demons.
If I directly fly to the foot of the mountain, what can they do to me...
As for how to land, even if inertia is too strong to stop, it will just be a Taishan Meteor Crash...
After all, a sturdy build can withstand it...
Feeling the wind’s aid, Meng Chuan looked up at the sky with clear thoughts.
As everyone knows, only those who have flown know how exhilarating it is to be in the sky...
The biggest thought in Meng Chuan’s mind at this moment.
Is to break three limits, and quickly find his master to learn "soaring clouds and mists."
Both practice the "Thunder Method," his master could fly at Three Limits, there’s no reason he cannot.
The scenery below the mountain and the distant cityscapes slowly enlarged in his vision.
He adjusted his posture and headed toward a landing.
...
After descending the mountain, Meng Chuan first found a hotel in a nearby small town to stay in.
Having lived as a "wild man" for so long, though the dust around him could fall off with a shake, not taking a bath was still uncomfortable.
In the bathtub, Meng Chuan soaked while pondering the next route.
Wudang Mountain isn’t far from here, just around a hundred kilometers ahead by Jiuyan City.
Hence, he won’t take the mountain path anymore.
If he wants to further appreciate the natural scenery of Jingchu land,
that can wait until he leaves Wudang and heads towards Mount Song Shaolin to talk about it again.
But before going up Wudang Mountain, Meng Chuan has two other things to deal with in Hubei.
One is to confront the Tai Chi Gym online that keeps slandering him, as he truly holds grudges...
For this matter, just ask Wang Ye from Wudang to lead the way, having a local makes things easier.
Secondly, the Bamboo Mountain City by Jiuyan is rich in green pine mineral.
Deep in the mineral vein, there’s an extremely small output of "Celestial Tears Gold".
Although this item is under state control, Meng Chuan still wants to go there and see if he could get lucky.
Celestial Tears Gold can enhance a martial artist’s spiritual foundation, it’s extremely rare.
Moreover, this item is something he’s currently in dire need of, a perfect thing to fill his own barrel’s shortcomings.
His current [Divine Foundation] is compared to both vitality and spirit.
The gap is still large, urgently needing completion.
The main consumption of Meng Chuan’s special battle merits right now constitutes two major components: higher quality snow lotus and a large amount of Celestial Tears Gold.
If he could manage to get some of this in its native place, it would greatly alleviate the pressure on special battle merits, allowing his master to eat [Millennium Snow Lotus] sooner...
However, he didn’t expect himself to be maxed out on luck.
To go into the mine and pick up treasures scattered around...
Originally, the green pine mineral area was privately contracted, and most of the turquoise produced was made into exquisite accessories, quite valuable.
Nowadays, with the discovery of the utility of Celestial Tears Gold.
Due to its scarcity, it was immediately regulated by Great Chu, provided to powerful domestic martial artists for exchange.
To prevent precious martial arts resources from flowing overseas due to private greed.
Afterward, those mining areas also transformed from private to state-owned, now he can’t even enter the mine.
Currently, both turquoise and Celestial Tears Gold are managed by [Yajiao Mountain Green Pine Minerals Co., Ltd.].
Responsible for mining, purification, and a series of production activities.
And Meng Chuan’s "old buddies" Shen Shuo is the general person in charge of the northern district of Hanhai.
He just happened to know the general manager of this company, Wang Jian.
Meng Chuan thought of inquiring a bit, apart from using special battle merits to exchange Celestial Tears Gold in the merit armory zone.
Is there any other "high-level" way to get this thing...
...
After the bath, Meng Chuan’s body slightly hot, taking away the moisture.
He picked up the phone and called old Shen.
The call to be connected quickly.
On the other side, Shen Shuo saw it was Meng Chuan calling, answered casually:
[Meng Chuan?]
[It’s me, Shen, listening to your voice, you’re quite full of vitality!]
[...Speak your piece quickly.]
Shen Shuo knew Meng Chuan’s nature, not visiting without some reason.
This call presumably meant he had something to ask.
[Frankly speaking, isn’t it just that I’m going to Wudang for a journey?
It’s just right to pass by Yajiao Mountain, I heard your relationship with the head of Yajiao Mountain Company is quite strong, I just wanted to ask about the Celestial Tears Gold...]
On this end, Shen Shuo was speechless, knew this kid was up to no good.
[I do know him, and the relationship... indeed is a bit strong. But it’s a state-operated company of Great Chu, shortcuts won’t work.
You’re now a national talent too, I remind you, not to engage in such activities, it might affect your image in the national side...]
Shen Shuo worried about Meng Chuan "taking the wrong path", couldn’t help but remind him.
On this end, Meng Chuan explained:
[Old Shen, am I that kind of person? Just wanted to ask them, besides special battle merits, can I exchange equivalent martial arts resources.]
Shen Shuo thought for a while and said:
[...Probably no chance, the annual output of this thing is accounted for, Great Chu keeps a strict watch.
For barter, you should ask Lu Ang Celestial King, he might be capable of making decisions...
I know you lack resources related to the "Divine". But aside from special battle merits exchange, don’t bother with Celestial Tears Gold.
I’ll keep an eye out for Treasure Pills beneficial to spiritual power. Didn’t you still have the biannual martial arts Treasure Pill unselected in your contract, once it’s out I’ll intercept it for you.]
[Understood, thanks, old Shen.]
[You’re welcome, you saved the disciple of your Aunt Bai, once the journey ends come to Shanghai, she wants to invite you for a meal.]
[No problem.]
After hanging up the phone, Meng Chuan fell into deep thought.
As Shen Shuo said, indeed there’s no need to go to Yajiao Mountain and find Wang Jian.
As for asking Lu Ang, Meng Chuan thought...
Better to forget it...
Currently, not much valuable stuff in his hand, still useful "not for sale" items.
In the future when there are useful things that can’t be used, then it’s another story.
Thinking of this, seeing it was too late, he decided to practice his mind technique first and contact Wang Ye tomorrow.
During the circulation of Great Zhou, in the interval.
While adjusting his breath.
Meng Chuan took the phone to reply to friends on Lishan Mountain, as well as the inquiries of his uncle and aunt.
He cheerfully responded to each: [Everything is fine.]
Seeing the national talent pool system had another message push, Meng Chuan habitually clicked in.
It turned out Zhou Sheng’s lecture had its specific time and location set, he looked at the date, not too many days left till May first.
Meng Chuan didn’t have time to go, regrettably gave up.
Along with this, he also browsed the [National Task System], to see if there were new tasks appearing.
Whether to take them wasn’t talked about first, merely the specific content of these tasks, was relatively rare intelligence worth reading.
"Hss... Among the eighteen Arhats, the [Seated Deer Arhat], also confirmed to be demonically contaminated...
The Wuyi Mountain [Mingxin Sect] cooperating with the Martial Shrine’s reform, was Tea God Lu Yu also demonically contaminated?"
The former is needless to say, a renowned Arhat of the Buddhist incense fire.
The latter is an incense fire Immortal protecting tea growth and tea farmers’ profits.
People who love tea, and cultivate tea will enshrine Lu Yu, a quite industry characteristic.
While browsing national tasks, a strong sense of urgency rose in Meng Chuan’s heart.
More and more incense fire Immortals and Buddhas being demonically contaminated, also indicates that the celestial demon’s invasion speed towards the human world is accelerating.