"I knew it. You were waiting for these two treasures." Ling Xian softly grinned, not at all surprised.
Whether it was the Essence of Herbalism or the Flame of Purity, they were both extremely rare treasures. The former, in particular, was a unique treasure. As long as the host doesn't die, there won't be a second one.
Therefore, it wasn't strange that Hong Yan Xin waited for more than a hundred years. If Ling Xian didn't arrive at the right time, even if she waited another thousand years, she wouldn't be able to see the Essence of Herbalism.
"That's right. A hundred years ago, I came to the City of Dan and collected many rare poisonous plants. I also set a rule that I won't sell anything. My goal was to wait for the destined one." Hong Yan Xin smiled brightly. Though she appeared calm, the reality was that she was very excited.
After more than a hundred years of waiting, finally, there was hope. Who wouldn't be excited?
"No wonder you set such a strange rule. No wonder I felt like it was made for me." Ling Xian suddenly realized and smiled, "I have to admit that you are very lucky."
"Yes, the Essence of Herbalism is unique and extremely hard to find. The Flame of Purity is also extremely rare. Not to mention those who possess two types of divine items, even if they only possess one of them, it would still be an extremely difficult task. "
Remembering the hundred years of waiting, Hong Yan Xin sighed deeply. But very quickly, she revealed a smile, "Luckily, God didn't let me down. You are finally here."
"Then let's cut the bullsh * t and get to the point." Ling Xian softly smiled.
"I think you have heard about it. Every ten years, the City of Dan hosts a gathering of the younger generation." Hong Yan Xin's eyes flashed with anticipation.
"I have heard about it." Ling Xian nodded. Not only did he know about it, but he also participated in the Hidden Territory.
"Then I don't need to explain in detail."
Hong Yan Xin sipped on her tea, "What I want to talk about is the content of the competition. Since you know about the gathering of alchemists, then you must have heard about the location of the competition. "
Ling Xian nodded softly. He had participated in the gathering of alchemists once and naturally knew about the location, "You mean the Realm of Alchemy?"
"That's right. The gathering of the younger generation is held in the Realm of Alchemy. That place is a mystic realm, firmly controlled by the five great families of Pill City. That place is vast and boundless. "
Hong Yan Xin softly nodded and slowly said, "The young geniuses of alchemy will have to go through three rounds of tests. The first is to test their understanding of spiritual medicine …"
"I know all that. Just get to the point." Ling Xian suddenly spoke and interrupted Hong Yan Xin.
He had participated in an Alchemy Conference before, so he was naturally familiar with the contents of the competition. There were a total of three rounds of competition. The first round was a test of one's understanding of spirit medicine, the second round was a test of one's control of fire and soul, and the third round was a test of one's final pill.
"Very well, since you know, then I don't need to bother explaining." Hong Yan Xin faintly smiled, "What I am about to say next, you will not know. You better listen carefully. This is very important."
Pausing, she continued, "In the Realm of Alchemy, there is a magical place. There are countless types of spiritual medicine and it is the place where the five clans depend on for survival. The first round of competition will be held there. Whoever can recognize the most spiritual medicine will be the winner of the first round. "
"You are still blabbering. Can you get to the point?" Ling Xian frowned. He had experienced it himself, so why wouldn't he know this?
"Okay, I need you to participate in the gathering of alchemists, enter the Realm of Alchemy, and help me find a spiritual medicine from that magical place."
Hong Yan Xin's expression was serious as she said in a low voice, "To others, this task is as difficult as climbing up to the sky. After all, even if I know what it looks like, it would be hard to find it among millions of different spiritual medicines. Plus, I don't even know what the spiritual medicine looks like. "
"But I do know its name. So I think, to you, who has the All-Seeing Spiritual Medicine, this should be a very easy task."
Her pair of eyes were fixated on Ling Xian. Her red eyes were full of anticipation, "So I hope you can help me."
Ling Xian frowned slightly and didn't agree right away. Even though this task to him was very easy.
What could he do? The Essence of Herbalism was far too insane. If this was anyone else, finding a spiritual medicine without knowing its appearance would be as difficult as climbing up to the sky. It would be impossible.
But to him, as long as he knows its name, then he will be able to find it!
"Honestly speaking, this task isn't difficult for me. But I don't think I have a reason to help you for free." Ling Xian said softly.
"Don't worry about that. The reward will definitely satisfy you." Hong Yan Xin promised in a hurry.
I was waiting for you to say that.
The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. He didn't ask about the reward, but teased, "Then let's talk about the second thing."
"You sure are smart. I knew I have a second favor to ask of you." Hong Yan Xin's eyes flashed with strangeness.
"Of course. To find spiritual medicine, I can only use the Essence of Herbalism. The Flame of Purity is useless." Ling Xian's tone was a little impolite, "If I'm not wrong, the thing you need to do is in the Forest of a Thousand Poison."
"You know about the Forest of a Thousand Poison? You sure are well-informed." Hong Yan Xin frowned. If this was anyone else who dared to talk to her in such a rude manner, she would've slapped them.
But against Ling Xian, she didn't dare to. Because he was her last hope.
"This news isn't a secret. There are so many cultivators who enter the Realm of Alchemy every year. The news has been passed around a long time ago." Ling Xian grinned, "Speak. What do you want me to do in the Forest of a Thousand Poison?"
"I want you to go through the Forest of a Thousand Poison and get to the deepest part of the forest to get something," Hong Yan Xin said in a low voice.
"The deepest part of the Forest of a Thousand Poison?"
Ling Xian frowned. He knew very well what kind of place the Forest of a Thousand Poison was. It was surrounded by poisonous gas all year round. Every two steps you take, you will run into a deadly poison.
Or else why would it be called the Forest of a Thousand Poison?
It meant that there were tens of thousands of different poisons there and every single one of them was overpowering. It was a place that everyone in the Taoism community would turn pale at the mention of.
To give a simple example, the 43 different spiritual medicines inside the stone room were considered overpowering. But even when mixed together, they were not even one-thousandth of what was inside the Forest of a Thousand Poison!
This alone was enough to prove just how terrifying that place was!
"You and I both know what kind of place the Forest of a Thousand Poison is. Even if the omnipotent of the Taoism community enters, without the help of antidotes, they will die for sure."
Hong Yan Xin stared at Ling Xian, "In this world, other than those with the Flame of Purity, I cannot think of anyone else who can enter."
"Theoretically speaking, the Flame of Purity can work. But that is only a theory. Nobody knows what the actual situation is. "Ling Xian's brows were tightly locked together. This was related to his life and he could not just agree to it.
"But I believe that with your completion leveled cultivation and the Flame of Purity, you can do it." Hong Yan Xin stared deadly at Ling Xian. Seeing how hesitant he was, she couldn't help but panic.
After a "plop", this woman, who obviously had an extraordinary identity, kneeled onto the ground and said something that moved Ling Xian.
"I, Hong Yan Xin, have never begged anyone in my life. But now, I am begging you. Please help me."
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