svetikya Chapter 1364 - 706: Who Are You?
Chapter 1364 - 706: Who Are You?
"You’re quite generous, giving away so many treasures just like that."
Gu Sheng put away the map and token, speaking nonchalantly.
"They need them more."
"Next?"
"Descending Immortal Realm."
Gu Sheng’s eyes were full of anticipation.
"It’s said there are opportunities there to break through the Concentrating Spirit realm."
Ling Xiao licked his lips.
"Just perfect to test the newly acquired treasures."
The two exchanged a smile and turned to swiftly head in a direction opposite to Mu Feng and his sister.
On the mountain path, Mu Xi kept looking back until Gu Sheng and Ling Xiao’s figures were no longer visible.
"Brother, will we get to see Gu and them again?"
She asked in a low voice.
Mu Feng tightly held his sister’s hand.
"We definitely will. By then, I must become someone who can help them."
"Mm!"
Mu Xi nodded vigorously.
"I will also work hard at cultivation!"
On the mountain path, two figures quickly weaved through the forest, their steps as light as swallows, yet somewhat hurried.
"Gu, aren’t we too conspicuous traveling like this?"
Ling Xiao lowered his voice, unconsciously reaching for the storage bag hidden at his waist.
The top-grade Xuan Rank Spiritual Artifact ’Cold Frost Blade’ inside was emitting a faint spiritual energy, which would have been exposed long ago if not concealed with a special spell.
Gu Sheng looked back at the stretching mountain roads behind them, his eyebrows knit tightly.
"Luoyun City Lord’s spies are spread over a hundred miles around, we must quickly change our identities and disguises."
He patted the sword box at his back.
"I can suppress the Sword Qi of this ’Red Flame Sword’, but if we encounter a cultivator beyond the Golden Core Stage, I’m afraid..."
Before he finished speaking, a distant "baa baa" of sheep interrupted him.
Both immediately grew alert, quickly concealing their presence and hiding in the roadside bushes.
They saw an old man with white hair and beard leisurely shepherding a flock of white sheep around a bend on the mountain path, holding a green bamboo staff.
The sheep were snow-white all over, with eyes glowing with faint spiritual light, stepping on the air three inches above the ground as if walking.
"Spiritual Sheep?"
Ling Xiao uttered in astonishment.
Gu Sheng quickly pressed his shoulder.
"Don’t make a sound! This old man isn’t simple."
However, it was too late.
The old man suddenly halted, his murky eyes looking directly at their hiding spot.
"Young friends, since fate has brought us together, why hide?"
The old man’s hoarse yet loud voice echoed through the valley.
Gu Sheng and Ling Xiao exchanged a glance, knowing their location was exposed, they could only brace themselves and step out of the bushes.
"We apologize for the offense, please forgive us, Elder."
Gu Sheng bowed with cupped hands as a salute, secretly circulating his Spiritual Power, ready for any sudden situation.
The old man squinted, scrutinizing them, his gaze lingering on Ling Xiao’s waist for a moment before he suddenly chuckled.
"A top-grade Xuan Rank cold attribute Spiritual Artifact? That’s rare, but there’s too much killing intent, not suitable for a kid like you."
Ling Xiao was shocked to hear this; he had clearly used a Secret Technique to conceal the aura of the Cold Frost Blade, yet the old man saw through it at a glance.
Gu Sheng was also taken aback, the Red Flame Sword within the sword box on his back seemed to react, trembling slightly.
"Elder, you have sharp eyes."
Gu Sheng forced himself to stay composed.
"May I ask the Elder’s name?"
"Just a rustic villager, surname Bai, everyone calls me Elder Bai."
The old man lightly tapped the ground with his bamboo staff, and the flock of spiritual sheep instantly formed a circle and lay down obediently.
"You two seem to be in a hurry, having encountered some trouble?"
As Ling Xiao was about to speak, Gu Sheng interrupted.
"Just eager to be on our way, no trouble."
Elder Bai stroked his beard, laughing heartily.
"Young people are too cautious. This old man has lived through many years, seen everything?"
He suddenly lowered his voice.
"The Luoyun City Lord has posted three Golden Core cultivators at a checkpoint thirty miles away, specifically checking passersby carrying high-level Spiritual Artifacts."
Gu Sheng’s pupils contracted, his hand already on his sword’s hilt.
"Who exactly is the Elder?"
"Don’t be nervous."
Elder Bai waved his hand dismissively.
"This old man simply appreciates your good potential and doesn’t want you to meet an untimely end."
He paused.
"Those two Spiritual Artifacts you have are good, but too conspicuous. Why not exchange them with me?"
Ling Xiao warily asked.
"Elder wants our Spiritual Artifacts?"
Elder Bai shook his head, chuckling.
"No, no. This old man has two superior Xuan Rank Spiritual Artifacts more suited for you, to exchange and form a benevolent bond."
Gu Sheng was filled with doubt and uncertainty. Superior Xuan Rank Spiritual Artifacts are rare in the Cultivation World, and this old man can easily offer two for an exchange?
Moreover, knowing they were being pursued, he proactively helped them; it was truly strange.
As if sensing his doubt, Elder Bai took out a quaint wooden box from his sleeve and gently opened it.
Inside lay two Spiritual Artifacts quietly.
A Green Jade Ring and a silver silk bracelet.
"This ’Green Spirit Ring’ can help wood attribute cultivators communicate with nature’s spiritual energy, and this ’Starlight Chain’ enhances the power of stars."
Elder Bai introduced.
"Compared to your murderous weapons, they’re more suitable for concealing your identity."
Ling Xiao’s eyes flashed with desire as he stared at the Green Jade Ring.
He primarily cultivated the Wood Element Technique; this Spiritual Artifact indeed suited him better than the Cold Frost Blade.
Gu Sheng, however, was still uneasy.
"Why is the Elder helping us?"
Elder Bai’s smile faded as he looked up at the gradually darkening sky.
"The times are changing, this old man just hopes potential young cultivators can seize the time to improve their cultivation."
He said meaningfully.
"To give some face to the Xinghong Spirit Domain when the time comes."
This sentence left the two stunned. The Heavenly Dao Curse is the Cultivation World’s greatest secret, known only to cultivators who have reached a certain realm.
This seemingly ordinary shepherd, was able to speak such words?
Before they could question further, Elder Bai had already placed the wooden box into Ling Xiao’s hands.
"Take it."
Gu Sheng wanted to say something, but saw Elder Bai had turned and waved the bamboo staff, and the group of spiritual sheep immediately rose and followed him toward the other end of the path. Strangely, with every step they took, their figures grew blurrier, and after only ten steps, vanished completely into the twilight.