A few months later —
In a secluded valley, a tiny stream meandered down from the mountain peak. The grass beside the stream was lush and verdant. It swayed gently in the breeze, causing drops of morning dew to drip down from the tips of the grass.
At that moment, a girl with hair that reached her waist was fetching water from the stream. She was dressed in a simple floral dress. Her trousers were rolled up, revealing her fair calves that were still stained with water droplets. She really looked like a farm girl.
The girl was none other than Dong Xiaowan. Over the past few months, she had been taking good care of Ling Xie'er. Everything in the valley was in good order.
At that moment, a faintly discernible aura suddenly blew over. The grass beside Dong Xiaowan's bare feet rapidly grew due to the aura. They tried their best to extend their tender leaves. Even the stream water seemed to become a lot livelier. It was like a tinkling tune.
Dong Xiaowan's heart stirred as she turned her head. She saw Yi Yun standing not far behind her. He had just walked out of the straw hut that was still enveloped in an emerald-green halo.
"Young Master, you are out of seclusion."
"Yea, my cultivation level has improved a little. I gained some insight, so I came out."
"Young Master, Xie'er is doing well." Dong Xiaowan was pleasantly surprised but she did not forget to inform Yi Yun of the mission he had given her. "Young Master, there's something I need to tell you. My father sent me a letter a few days ago …"
"Oh? What is it? "
Yi Yun knew that it was not easy for Dong Xiaowan and Dong Shaoqing to send a letter. To send a message across such a great distance would probably require a certain price. Typically, they would only contact each other for important matters.
"It's like this. There's been an outbreak of a plague in Myriad City. Many people have contracted a strange illness similar to mine. First, they are unable to cultivate. With the passage of time, a small number of them begin to weaken. Furthermore, the people who have contracted the disease happen to be geniuses of the younger generation. "
"Oh?" Yi Yun pricked up his brows as he pondered slightly. From the looks of it, these evil entities had begun stirring up trouble after they fled to Myriad City after being pursued by him.
These evil entities were searching for a body to nourish themselves until they could be reborn. And the best body was obviously for the young geniuses.
The older generation of warriors were too powerful, so they were not easy to possess. Furthermore, their bodies had deteriorated greatly. They were naturally not like the young geniuses who had limitless possibilities in the future.
I wonder how Princess White Fox is doing …
Yi Yun was somewhat worried. Among the geniuses of Myriad City's younger generation, Yi Yun was only concerned about Princess White Fox. If she was also ill, he could not sit idly by.
"Young Master, the Myriad Immortal Pavilion also organized an Alchemical-cum-Medical Meet that spanned across several Sky Territories. It was supposed to begin this month, but due to certain reasons, it was delayed by two months. My father said that the Myriad Immortal Pavilion spent half a year to organize this event. It can be said that they have made ample preparations. Furthermore, they have prepared many natural treasures as rewards."
"Yea …" Yi Yun nodded. The Myriad Immortal Pavilion definitely had many geniuses that had suffered. The Myriad Immortal Pavilion had already lost two geniuses because of him. If the remaining geniuses were to be crippled by the plague, the Myriad Immortal Pavilion would be in dire straits.
Now, the Guiyuan family's status was close to that of the Myriad Immortal Pavilion. The reason why the Myriad Immortal Pavilion organized the Grand Alchemical-cum-Medical Meet was probably to resolve the plague.
"What kind of heavenly materials and earthly treasures are the rewards?"
Yi Yun asked casually. He did not think much of it, but when Dong Xiaowan mentioned the treasures, Yi Yun felt his heart jolt. "Soul Returning Root!?"
"Yes … Yes."
Dong Xiaowan was taken aback. She never expected Yi Yun to have such a huge reaction when he heard of the Soul Returning Root. "Are these herbs very important to Young Master?"
"Yes!" Yi Yun took a deep breath and nodded. He had originally come to the Myriad Divine Territory to refine the Hollow Soul Pill. However, due to Ling Xie'er's soul suddenly weakening, Yi Yun had used up half of the Soul Returning Root, which was the main ingredient for refining the Hollow Soul Pill.
Now that the Myriad Immortal Pavilion was offering the Soul Returning Root, how could Yi Yun not be tempted? However, there was something odd about the matter.
The Soul Returning Root was an extremely rare treasure. It only grew in the netherworld lands formed naturally by the Heaven and Earth. After millions of years, it would absorb the pure Yin energies of the netherworld lands to condense into a Soul Returning Root.
It was nearly impossible to find a living Soul Returning Root at the last moment. If one needed it urgently, they could only purchase it from others. Naturally, the price was high.
The Soul Returning Root was extremely precious but its effects were extremely limited. It could only nourish the soul and heal injuries to the soul. Such a treasure was priceless when it was useful, but it was truly useless when it was useless.
Typical alchemists favored treasures that could directly raise one's cultivation level. They were useful at all times. It was only appropriate to use such treasures as a reward for the Grand Alchemical-cum-Medical Meet. Why would they use a rare Soul Returning Root that no one needed as a reward? Furthermore, it happened to be what he needed. How could there be such a coincidence?
Could it be that this matter was targeted at him?
Upon coming to this realization, Yi Yun's expression sank slightly. Before he left, he had sent a voice transmission to City Lord Qin to search for the Soul Returning Root.
Although City Lord Qin was powerful, he was a lone ranger. Searching for items required connections and connections. In this aspect, how could he compare to the Myriad Immortal Pavilion, which had been operating in the Myriad Divine Territory for tens of thousands of years?
Could it be that City Lord Qin's search for the Soul Returning Root had led to the Myriad Immortal Pavilion guessing that he needed it? Perhaps his desperate purchase of the Soul Restoring Relic had led to the Myriad Immortal Pavilion making such a connection …
Yi Yun instantly thought of many things. It was definitely not a coincidence that the Soul Returning Root had appeared as a reward at the Grand Alchemical-cum-Medical Meet. It was most likely targeted at him.
The Myriad Immortal Pavilion was trying to lure him out. It was an open scheme that Yi Yun could not reject.
Furthermore, other than the Soul Returning Root, Yi Yun was also concerned about Princess White Fox, Xue Wuxia.
Although the slumbering evil spirits would awaken sooner or later, it was because of Yi Yun that they had entered Myriad City ahead of time to wreak havoc. In addition, Yi Yun was indebted to Xue Wuxia. Yi Yun had to ensure her safety regardless of the cost.
"It looks like I'll have to make a trip to the Grand Alchemical-cum-Medical Meet."
"Young Master, you want to go? But the Myriad Immortal Pavilion has put up many bounties for you. They are searching everywhere for you. "Dong Xiaowan immediately turned anxious when she heard Yi Yun say that.
"I naturally know that. However, since I dare to go, it means I have some confidence."
A strange glint flashed in Yi Yun's eyes. Since the Myriad Immortal Pavilion had used the Soul Returning Root to lure him to the Grand Alchemical-cum-Medical Meet, he would make a trip there and retrieve the Soul Returning Root!
"Xiaowan, prepare yourself. Follow me to Myriad City."
"Ah? I'm going too? "Dong Xiaowan was taken aback.
"Yes, go with Ru'er. Take Xie'er into the God Advent Tower. Take care of her there. Leave the rest to me."
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