Ye Fan was not too worried. The mysterious green copper piece lay dormant in his Sea of Bitterness. Even now, no one knew about it. No one would come looking for trouble with him for it.
"Perhaps the Central Plains will cooperate with the Eastern Desolate Region. After all, both sides have lost their treasures in the Yin Tomb."
"Legend has it that the Ancient Desolate Tower can kill Immortals. If it appears, it will be enough to seal the Fiend Emperor Tomb."
"The Ancient Desolate Tower is in the Fiend Emperor Yin Tomb. If you say that, there is no way to open the tomb."
"What is the treasure of the Central Plains? How could it be lost in our Eastern Desolate Region?"
"The Central Plains is ancient and mysterious. It is said that their treasure exists with the world. It is not something people of our level can know about."
"The one lost in the Eastern Desolate Region seems to be a fragment. As for what it is, no one knows."
The cultivators discussed as they ate, allowing Ye Fan to obtain a lot of useful information.
"It has been more than two years. That ruin is like a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Who knows when there will be a result? Who knows how many people will die. Now that I think about it, loose cultivators like us have freedom. Otherwise, if we were in a large sect, we might be sent there as well. As long as we get close to the deep pool, we will most likely die. "
"The various sects seem to have listened to the suggestion of some major character. They want to use countless lives as a blood sacrifice to forcefully open the deep pool. I have a feeling that if we do not get the Ancient Desolate Tower out, the Eastern Desolate Region will not be peaceful. That place is destined to become a bloodstained demonic land. The Fiend Race Emperor is too terrifying. He probably predicted this result back then. This is truly a disaster that will last for ten thousand years. "
"Indeed, the various Holy Lands and ancient noble families are determined to obtain the Ancient Desolate Tower. It is impossible for them to give up so easily."
Ye Fan felt very relaxed. After obtaining the green copper piece in the Central Plains, he did not have any thoughts about the Ancient Desolate Tower. It was not something he could obtain. Having the mysterious green copper piece was enough. What he needed to consider now was how to enter the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Land. He would not participate in the fight for the treasure. He would hide as far away as he could.
Just as he was about to leave, Ye Fan heard an important piece of news. He remained calm and sat back down.
"A few major characters from the Holy Lands and ancient noble families are on the verge of death. I heard that they have designs on the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Land."
"Impossible! Someone dares to barge in? Since ancient times, countless people had explored this place, but without any accidents, almost all of them had been annihilated. Back then, when a certain Immortal Sect reached its most prosperous period in history, they sent out all their strength and gathered tens of thousands of powerful cultivators to kill their way there. Didn't they still turn into ashes? That place was simply a living purgatory … "
"The Holy Land that was annihilated was destroyed because they were too conceited. They wanted to invade the abyss and fight their way to the deepest part. This time, some of the sacred lands and clans of the Clan of the Ancients were forced to do so. Some of their important figures are on the verge of death, so they want to harvest the divine medicines on the nine sacred mountains to save their lives. They don't want to enter the abyss. "
"I'm guessing that everyone who enters will be completely annihilated. That forbidden zone is definitely more terrifying than the Demonic Thearch's tomb!"
"That's not necessarily true. Since ancient times, there have been a few people who have successfully gathered the panacea. Of course, no one knows what price they paid. Those sacred lands and clans of the Clan of the Ancients have deep foundations. Since they intend to gather the panacea, they must have made thorough preparations. The chances of success are still very high. "
"This is also a major event that will shake the entire Eastern Barren Territory. The forbidden zone is one of the seven forbidden zones of the Eastern Barren Territory. After so many years, finally, there are people heading there again."
"When will those sacred lands and clans of the Clan of the Ancients make their move? Why don't we join in the fun as well? They'll climb the nine sacred mountains and gather panacea, while we'll just gather some ordinary panacea in the periphery. I don't think there will be any big problems. "
"We might have to wait for a while. Right now, the forbidden zone is at its most dangerous period …"
In the end, Ye Fan left the small town. He thought about the words of those wandering cultivators and felt that he needed to think about it seriously.
"That forbidden zone is far more dangerous than I thought. I was only able to survive back then because of the nine dragon corpses and the bronze coffin."
Ye Fan did not fly. Instead, he walked forward and passed by the Yan Capital on the way. The city was very majestic. It covered a large area, and the city walls were like the Great Wall.
Yandu was a bustling place, and Ye Fan couldn't help but sigh at the sight of all the people on the streets. For the past two years, he had been cultivating alone in the mountains, and the quiet and tranquil city was like the polar opposite of the hustle and bustle he was seeing.
He faced the mountains, cliffs, and streams every day. Suddenly returning to a bustling city like this made him feel very close.
"Golden dates, big and sweet."
"Crispy chicken wings, free if they're not delicious."
"Zhang's soup dumplings, thin skin, big stuffing, juicy, and delicious. Come and have a taste."
"Candied haws, only one copper coin per skewer."
All kinds of people were shouting and hawking. There were also all kinds of jugglers at the corners of the streets. Many adults and children had gathered there. And in front of every shop, there were enthusiastic workers soliciting customers, saying a lot of nice words.
"Cultivation is too hard, and the world of mortals is too charming …" Ye Fan could not help but feel a little emotional. He felt that all of this was very lively and intimate. Compared to the hard cultivation, this kind of simple life made him yearn for it.
However, he could not shake the foundation of cultivation because he wanted to go home, to the place where he was born and raised.
Ye Fan had been in this world for three years. Now that his hard cultivation was over and he had returned to the world of mortals, he couldn't help but think of everything about his hometown.
"Time flies. It's been three years. I wonder how my other classmates are …" Ye Fan first thought of Pang Bo and was very worried for him. Then he thought of Liu Yiyi, Zhang Ziling, Lin Jia, Wang Ziwen, Zhou Yi, and others.
"Maybe, before entering the forbidden area of the Remote Antiquity, I should go see my former classmates." He wanted to see Liu Yiyi and Zhang Ziling. After being separated for three years, he wanted to know how they were doing.
"Big brother … I'm hungry. Buy me a bun. I'm begging you. I'm very hungry." At this moment, Ye Fan saw a dirty and pitiful little girl blinking her big eyes and looking up at him. Her clothes were tattered and her face was full of dirt. Only her eyes were very clear.
Ye Fan could not bear to see such a scene. Every time he saw it, he would feel bitter. He bought a few steaming hot soup buns from a nearby bun shop, wrapped them in oil paper, and gave them to the pitiful little girl. Then, he took out all the money he had on him and stuffed it into her arms when passersby were not paying attention.
Even when he had already disappeared into the street, the little girl was still in a daze.
Ye Fan strode out of the city and found that the closest place to the Jade Tripod Grotto was only four hundred miles away. He remembered that Liu Yiyi had become a disciple of the Jade Tripod Grotto, so he decided to go there first.
The Country of Yan spanned two thousand miles from north to south and three thousand miles from east to west. The forbidden ancient land was located in the middle of the country, surrounded by endless mountains. The six sects, including the Spirit Ruins Grotto and the Jade Tripod Grotto, surrounded the periphery of this primitive area.
The Jade Tripod Grotto was surrounded by immortal mountains and shrouded in clouds. From afar, it looked very ethereal, as though it was a paradise.
When Ye Fan arrived at the mountain gate, he felt a natural and peaceful aura. There were green mountains and green valleys, flowing springs and waterfalls, lush vegetation, and intelligent birds and beasts. It was like a world in a painting.
At the gate of the Jade Tripod Grotto, there was a strange beast guarding it. It had the body of a bull and the head of a Qilin. Its body was eight to nine meters long. It lay in a pool and stared at Ye Fan with its huge eyes slightly opened.
"Who are you? Why have you come to the Jade Tripod Grotto?" At this moment, the disciple guarding the gate also noticed him.
"I came to the Jade Tripod Grotto to visit a friend." When Ye Fan mentioned Liu Yiyi's name, the disciple guarding the gate's expression softened a lot. He said, "Wait a moment, I'll get someone to inform her."
Half an hour later, Liu Yiyi did not appear. Instead, a young man with white hair walked over. When he saw Ye Fan, he immediately shouted, "Ye Fan, it's really you!"
Ye Fan was stunned and then revealed a look of joy. He said, "So you're also cultivating in the Jade Tripod Grotto."
The person who came was his former classmate, Zhang Wenchang. Be it when he was in school or after graduation, he had always been very ordinary. He had a dull nature and did not like to talk. If there were many people gathering, it was easy for people to forget his existence.
Ye Fan went forward and punched him with a smile. "You've regained your youth. Congratulations!"
Zhang Wenchang smiled bitterly and said, "It's just that my skin is no longer wrinkled. Look, my hair is still white."
"It's much better than when we parted. Back then, you were old and clumsy. Now, you look like a young man with white hair."
"I'm so envious of you. You've experienced your youth all over again." The dull Zhang Wenchang also learned to tease.
The two looked at each other and laughed. They were genuinely happy to meet old friends.
Back then, the six grotto-heavens each chose two people and divided Pang Bo and the rest equally. Only Ye Fan was an exception.
Zhang Wenchang and Liu Yiyi were chosen by the Jade Tripod Grotto and had been cultivating here for three years.
"Yiyi is the favorite of the elders in the sect and has great potential. She's now in seclusion. It's said that it's very likely that she will advance to the Life Spring Realm within half a year or a year. This cultivation speed is very terrifying. "
"You're not bad yourself. Your complexion looks good."
"I can't compare to Yiyi. I'm only below average in the sect. My appearance has recovered to this state because of Yiyi's request to a supreme elder."
Zhang Wenchang led Ye Fan into the Jade Tripod Grotto. It was very beautiful inside. There were many green immortal mountains that looked like green jade. They shone brightly and were surrounded by immortal mist. There was even a waterfall that looked like it was condensed from starlight.
On many of the misty mountain peaks, one could vaguely see some palaces and pavilions. It was very ethereal and had the charm of a fairyland.
The most surprising thing was that there was a snow-white mountain in the middle of the mountains. It was completely jade-like and had not a single blade of grass growing on it. It shone brightly and looked like a round cauldron.
"We've been separated for three years. Today, we must get drunk." Zhang Wenchang seemed very excited and happy.
"Does your cultivation sect have wine and meat?" When Ye Fan was in the Spirit Ruin Grotto, he and Pang Bo were vegetarian every day. Those days were a kind of torture.
"Don't worry. There's wine and meat. Now that I've officially stepped onto the path of cultivation, I don't need to be vegetarian like the new disciples."
The Jade Tripod Grotto was very vast. After passing through a few mountains, Zhang Wenchang brought Ye Fan to a peach blossom forest. There were many small taverns next to it. It looked very picturesque.
"Cultivators are also human. They need to relax." Zhang Wenchang explained with a smile, "Of course, it's impossible to be like the Mortal World. Here, we can only drink a little and enjoy some delicious food."
"That's not bad." Ye Fan nodded and smiled. "Otherwise, I'd really think that all cultivators have to cut off their emotions and desires."
The two found a small tavern and sat down. There was a pear wood square table and peach wood four-legged chairs. It looked antique and was placed on the side of the road facing the peach blossom forest. It looked very artistic. The other taverns were the same. The tables and chairs were placed outside.
They ordered some dishes and started drinking. Coming to this strange world and meeting their old classmates again, the two were very emotional and had endless things to say.
"After coming to this strange world, I couldn't sleep for a long time. Even in my dreams, I want to go back. I miss my parents and friends …" Zhang Wenchang, who had a dull nature, spoke a lot today. He revealed his true feelings as though he had seen his family.
Li Xiaoman's coldness and Zhang Wenchang's passion made Ye Fan feel emotional.
"Perhaps we can go back in the future," said Ye Fan.
"Go back … I don't have such a fantasy anymore." Zhang Wenchang shook his head bitterly. "How have you been for the past three years? Have you been living in the Spirit Ruin Grotto or in the mortal world? Why did I hear that Pang Bo has disappeared?"
Seeing his old classmate, Ye Fan wanted to tell the truth, but he held it in. His experience was complicated, and it would bring trouble to both of them if he told the truth. He could only nod his head. "Pang Bo has indeed disappeared, and I'm very worried. I've already left the Spirit Ruin Grotto and am now traveling around. "
"Sigh, it's not easy for us. It's not easy for mortals. Cultivation is not as beautiful as you think it is. It's very boring, and we might have to face all kinds of life and death tribulations in the future."
"You have to be careful. It's best if you cultivate more and go out less." Ye Fan reminded him.
Zhang Wenchang nodded and smiled bitterly. "I can see that no matter where I go, I won't stand out. It was like this in the past, and it's still like this. I can only live a mediocre life. Perhaps one day, I'll leave this place and go to the mortal world. I'll open a small tavern and live the rest of my life in peace. "
"Don't be so pessimistic …" Ye Fan comforted.
"You don't know, but the world of cultivators is very cruel. If I don't leave, I'll die in the hands of others sooner or later. When that time comes, I'll die silently like an ordinary wave in a river. No one will know, and no one will cry for me. Only I will know that I'm no longer in this world. "
Ye Fan's heart was moved after hearing this. He had yet to truly step into the world of cultivators, and now it seemed that it was really cruel.
Zhang Wenchang sighed. "I heard that Lin Jia, Zhou Yi, Wang Ziwen, and Li Xiaoman are all highly regarded by their sects. It seems that some people can shine no matter where they go."
The two of them drank and chatted, talking about many things of the past and their current predicament. In the end, Zhang Wenchang was completely drunk. He laid his head on the table and started crying. "I really want to go back. I don't want to stay in this strange world. When I left, my wife was already pregnant. Our child was about to be born. When she needed me the most, I disappeared and came here …"
He couldn't control his emotions. Like a child, he cried bitterly.
"I really want to go back … My child should be three years old now. Even in my dreams, I want to see him, hug him, and kiss him …"
Seeing Zhang Wenchang in so much pain and crying loudly, Ye Fan's heart was in turmoil. He kept trying to comfort him.
"I was wondering who was crying. So it's that useless old man." A few sneers came from not far away. A few young men walked over with undisguised disdain.
"His hair is all white. A half-cripple still has the face to cry."
"What a joke!"
They looked to be in their twenties. They were all mercilessly mocking him.
Ye Fan sighed. He finally knew that Zhang Wenchang's life in the Jade Tripod Paradise was not going his way. His eyes shot out two beams of light as he stared at the people in front of him. "You guys better watch your words."
"Who are you? You should know your place before meddling in other people's business. "
"You really think you're a Life Spring Realm cultivator. What a joke!"
"What kind of expert can a half-crippled old man's friend be …"
"Don't say that. If that Liu Yiyi finds out, she might complain again."
"It's you!" Just at this moment, the youngest among them, an eighteen or nineteen year old youth, widened his eyes and revealed a furious expression as he glared at Ye Fan.
"Junior Brother Han, do you know him?" The other young people asked.
The young man's eyes were spewing fire as he gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I know him. He's not from your Jade Tripod Grotto-heaven. He used to stay in our Spirit Ruins Grotto-heaven.
Ye Fan sighed inwardly. He felt that the world was really small. He didn't expect to meet Han Feiyu here.
"Is that so? So he's a good-for-nothing. Birds of a feather flock together. The half-crippled old man's friend is really a good-for-nothing." The other young people laughed unscrupulously.
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