novelapdf Chapter 393 Those from overseas come to beg for food in China.
Chapter 393 Those from overseas come to beg for food in China.
Chapter 397 Those from overseas come to beg for food in China.
Early stage of Golden Core?
"A rogue cultivator?"
Tang and Shi, both Golden Core cultivators, looked at the stranger before them who was not only plain-looking but also had ordinary cultivation, and immediately became suspicious.
Based on his aura and appearance, in their minds, there seemed to be no such person in the Zhao Kingdom or even the entire Southeast cultivation world.
As they expected, this person was indeed Zhang Lingyu, who had used the intelligence system to review the information and rushed here. However, he did not reveal his true form but instead used a shapeshifting technique to show himself.
While revealing one's true identity can reduce suspicion and trouble, it also exposes some of one's methods and may affect future plans.
When traveling, it's best to stay somewhat discreet.
He must be a rogue cultivator.
During the standoff, the two men were fairly certain of Zhang Lingyu's identity.
It's not surprising that a wandering cultivator would happen to pass by and discover the strange phenomenon in Blazing Cloud Valley, and it's even reasonable for them to come and investigate. However, it's rather unwise for them to risk entering the valley when they clearly see two other cultivators of the same cultivation level guarding it.
If they knew each other, that would be fine, but the problem is that this is the first time they have met.
What's worse is that they even want a share of the profits?
Who are they?
A cultivator at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm and about to break through to the mid-stage, and a rogue cultivator at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, actually dared to make such a shameless request.
Leaving aside whether they can get a share of the profits, if they harbor evil intentions and surround and kill them here, wouldn't they suffer a terrible disaster?
Those rogue cultivators who can cultivate to the Golden Core stage have fought their way out through various schemes and calculations; how could they be so arrogant?
"This person must have some special skills!"
After exchanging glances, Tang and Shi, both Golden Core cultivators, had already made up their minds.
Putting aside everything else, their divine sense had already covered the entire Blazing Cloud Valley, allowing them to enter silently and approach at close range, which shows that this person has some skills.
"Brother Tang, what do you think?" Master Shi asked in a secret voice transmission, his expression shifting between light and shadow.
Whether to allow this person to enter or to send them away is a difficult decision...
Judging from his serious expression, if he were to refuse by force, there would probably be a fight before he could enter. But if he agreed, he would have to give up a portion of what was inside. Although it was unknown how much of what True Immortal Chixia had left behind, it would be painful to have to share with one more person.
"Brother Shi, there's no need to worry too much. Don't be fooled by this person's concealed and unfathomable cultivation level. I guess it's roughly the same as ours. If he were in the late Golden Core stage, he would have already used his power to force us to get lost. Why would he be so amicable in negotiating with us?"
Master Tang remained calm and said, "So what if he's at the late Golden Core stage? With the two of us, we might be able to put up a fight."
"I think we should agree. Master Chixia was quite a prominent figure back in the day, and there might be some arrangements in his cave. We can have him scout it out for us. Once we've ascertained the truth, if we have a chance to succeed, we'll..."
The meaning was clear even before the words were finished.
Once it was confirmed, he said with a smile, "What's this talk of sharing the spoils? Since it's unclaimed, everyone can naturally enter."
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"Fellow Daoist, your arrival is timely. As the saying goes, more people mean more help. If there is any danger inside, we can overcome it together. However, I don't know the rules involved..."
"Please rest assured, I understand." Zhang Lingyu nodded with a smile.
Judging from the current situation, whether it's cultivation level or the order of selection, he will be the last person to be chosen after obtaining the spoils. Of course, this is just a polite remark, and whether it's true or not is still unknown.
"Since you are so understanding, we are relieved. However, you look unfamiliar. You are probably not from our Zhao Kingdom or the cultivation world in the southeast. May we learn which major sect you come from?"
"No master from a major sect is like me; I'm just a rogue cultivator!"
Zhang Lingyu already had a story in mind, and shook his head, saying, "My surname is Zhang. I was born in the cultivation world of the East Sea. When I entered the Dao, I joined a Foundation Establishment sect. I finally managed to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator with the help of the sect's resources, but the sect was destroyed by the sea race within a few days. Since then, I have been wandering from place to place."
"Becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator is at least a step into the inner sanctum, and hunting sea monsters has yielded some gains. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to become a Golden Core cultivator, but I dared not stay in the East Sea anymore, so I spent a great deal of money to use a teleportation array to come to this place..."
"Fellow Daoist is being far too cautious. Although the East Sea is in chaos, it has powerful Nascent Soul cultivators like the Cold Nether Palace and thirty-six Nascent Soul cultivators to protect it. Once you reach the Golden Core stage, joining any major sect or dominating an island would be a good option. Traveling all the way to this barren Zhao Kingdom is not a wise move."
The two realized that it was some foreign scoundrels who had come to beg for food in China!
Even so, they continued to press for answers, refusing to let any information slip by.
"What you two say is absolutely right. Golden Core cultivators are naturally treated as honored guests by various forces. However, since the destruction of my sect, I have been living alone and no longer like being bound by sects. Furthermore, the sea races are rampant and invade from time to time. It is common for Golden Core cultivators to perish. Even a rogue Golden Core cultivator may be conscripted to fight them off one day..."
Zhang Lingyu said in a deep voice, "Although the Zhao Kingdom is somewhat impoverished, it is stable. The beast tides in the Wanling Mountains are much easier to deal with than those of the sea tribes. Besides, there might be better opportunities for development here..."
"Better development..."
As expected, those stinking overseas bastards have come to beg for food in China!
At this point, how could they not understand?
It turns out he wanted to join the Six Clans of Zhao and become an elder!
After the great chaos ended, all sects suffered heavy losses, with many Golden Core cultivators killed or wounded. Therefore, they are all scrambling to have their juniors break through to replenish their fighting strength.
At this time, having another Golden Core cultivator join you is a welcome thing.
Compared to the cultivation world in the East Sea, joining any of the six sects of Zhao Kingdom would offer a far greater advantage in terms of status and resource allocation.
Even if one doesn't join a sect and instead creates their own force, it's still a good thing. Whether it's resisting the beast tide or counterattacking the Chu Kingdom later, it will provide an additional Golden Core warrior...
"Then we wish you, fellow Daoist, a speedy journey to finding a good place!"
The Master surnamed Shi said, "I am Shi Fangling from the Three Stones Sect. This is Tang Shuofeng, the ancestor of the Tang family of Tangbo. We will likely have many interactions in the future, and we have already made our initial acquaintance."
"So it's fellow Daoists Tang and Shi. In that case, I won't hide it any longer, Zhang Chulan."
Zhang Lingyu already knew their names, so he pretended to bow in greeting.
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite. We'll need your help later. To be able to form your core in such a treacherous environment as a rogue cultivator in the East Sea, your methods must be extraordinary!"
Tang Shuofeng waved his hand, gazing at the fading colorful cloud phenomenon in mid-air, and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, the phenomenon is about to disappear. We should prepare to go in. This cave was left by True Person Chixia, so we must not be careless!"