The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 508 - 294 Qianjin Hall_2

"Relax, I’m quite clever," she said with a giggle, snuggling into his chest to find a comfortable position, "What exactly is the relationship between that giant ape, Wu Family Mansion, and Yin Jiu You? Is it a monkey raised by Yin Jiu You?"

"From its memories, I learned that it belongs to a Demon Sect in Northern Qingyao State, called Fire Worship Valley. This sect has a considerable membership, boasting over six thousand demons of all kinds, among which more than two hundred have reached the Great Success Stage. Furthermore, there are over twenty in the Return to God Stage, and even five in the Void Refining Stage. This makes it a medium to large-sized sect in the North. Its Sect Master deployed it here over six hundred years ago to guard the cave, but never explained why."

"Won’t that giant ape harm people?" "What ties does it have with the Wu Family?"

"Strictly speaking, none. Given the ape’s level of cultivation, it can feed on wind and dew; it doesn’t necessarily need to harm humans to survive. The area here is deep mountain and thick forest, so it has always hidden its tracks, with very few having seen it. The ancestral teachings of the Wu Family also mention it being the protector deity of the Wu Family Mansion, but only the Family Head has ever known this secret."

She pondered, "Then, did the ancestor of the Wu Family have a past with the Sect Master of Fire Worship Valley? Did they use their mortal status to buy this land and build the Wu Family Mansion to help block the entrance to the Cold Pond? Further, if Fire Worship Valley is connected to Yin Jiu You, why else would they go to such lengths to dig caves, set up ponds, and breed Cold Devouring Fish?"

She mocked herself, thinking that the more debts one has, the less one worries, and the more lice one carries, the less one scratches. Before, being pursued by Fengtian Prefecture had felt suffocating, but now with the emergence of a big boss like Yin Jiu You, coming to trouble her felt trivial, as if provoking Fire Worship Valley wouldn’t be a big deal either. She has but one life to live; whomever is capable, let them come and take it.

"It’s very possible. Other than that, I’ve found no other useful clues. The ape knows the danger of the mechanisms and has never entered the cave, so it’s unaware of what’s inside." Changtian gave a slight smile, "However, the person who sent it to guard this place miscalculated. Normally, the occasional person would come here following the signs of the Extremely Yin Land and be easily dealt with by it. The ape, having a playful nature, spent a worry-free six hundred years here, neglecting its duties and playing in the woods. It only realized there was an enemy when we came out."

On the ground, the giant ape’s body had already shrunk by two sizes; its Berserk time had long passed. This innate ability could only last a mere forty seconds; once the time was up, it would feel utterly exhausted. Thus, when it faced two opponents in the shrine hall and found them to be so tough, its first thought was not to hold the line but to flee. She had no desire to tame such a lazy and cunning monkey; Changtian simply threw it into the fourth layer of the prison.

"Right," she suddenly recalled, "What exactly is that small white stone at the bottom of the Cold Pond?" As her experience grew, the number of things she couldn’t recognize seemed to increase.

Changtian thought it over for a bit before replying, "I have a guess in my heart, but I’ll wait for future confirmation. Once it’s confirmed, I’ll tell you."

This man had many secrets in his heart. According to the Tiger God, her dear Changtian was too crafty, but what could she do? If you love someone, you have to tolerate their flaws.

She even made a special trip to see the Water Prison on the Third Layer; how had she not noticed it during her patrols before?

"This place once held members of the Water Clan, so naturally a Water Prison was needed." The current Prison Director explained, "When you were in charge of the God Demon Prison, the demons inside had already turned to dry bones, and I had drained the water. When you passed by, you simply considered it a normal prison cell."

The structure of the Water Prison holding the Cold Devouring Fish was quite simple, similar to a translucent big box filled with water. The only difference was the runes etched around the box, some shining and some vanishing, used to suppress the prisoners inside.

There was still some time before dawn. She slipped back to the bottom floor to finish her daily cultivation practice and then chatted with Changtian for a while. The main topic was how the mighty White Tiger God was teased by a playboy. She laughed heartily as she lay in Changtian’s embrace.

He understood that this was one of the girl’s ways to de-stress. The emergence of Yin Jiu You gave her a stronger sense of crisis and urgency than ever before. However, as the saying goes, loss entails gain, under such tremendous pressure, she cultivated her Insight Heart Method Divine Skills around the clock, progressing much faster than usual.

Then, she rode Qi Zai back to the big city.

When White Tiger found her, she was sitting under a tarp tent eating meatball Spicy Soup. Even in July, the temperature in the morning was unendurably hot. A bowl of steaming Spicy Soup, complemented with the pungent ginger and pepper, the aromatic star anise and cinnamon, served as a tonic to replenish deficiency and boost qi, to soothe the liver and awaken the spleen. It instantly made one sweat profusely, easing the body significantly. As a result, the number of customers at this breakfast stall didn’t decrease in the summer heat but rather increased.

Ning Xiaoxian naturally wouldn’t sweat profusely like ordinary people. Today, she was dressed in a pure white gown with tender yellow trailing vine patterns, looking as fresh and refined as an elegant Cymbidium orchid.

White Tiger stretched leisurely, his bones cracking soundly, looking vigorous and full of energy. Then he sat beside her and asked, "Got anything delicious?"

Despite his appearance as a young man, he was an ancient being from thousands of years ago, unfamiliar with this world. Ning Xiaoxian ordered him a bowl of noodles with gravy, considering his carnivorous nature. She specifically asked for extra minced meat and also ordered a large piece of thousand-layer bread.

"This is really good!" He tasted a few bites and his eyes lit up, "I didn’t expect such a small and shabby roadside stall to be able to conjure up something so delicious. It seems I should wander in the Mortal World more often." (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation tickets and Monthly Tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)