The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 590 - 337: Bitter Herb (Pink Ticket Bonus)_2

Raji’s face flushed with excitement as she repeatedly thanked her. This was a treasure bestowed by an Immortal!

This Blackwood hairpin was a side project that Ning Xiaoxian crafted in her leisure time, imitating Tantai Yi by attaching three Divine Skills to it. It could protect the wearer from three instances of fatal harm. However, as her power was limited, the hairpin could only withstand attacks from those beneath the Foundation Establishment Stage. Nevertheless, for Raji, it was more than sufficient.

If it weren’t for her inattentiveness that allowed the pig demon to escape, Raji wouldn’t have been injured so severely. Now, having provided her with crucial clues and treated her injury, Ning Xiaoxian felt it was only right to offer some compensation to ease her conscience.

She, Ning Xiaoxian, disliked owing favors to others.

Unfortunately, Raji was merely a fifteen-year-old girl, innocent of the malevolent nature of people’s hearts, and she did not take Ning Xiaoxian’s final warning to heart. Although the story of the Immortal’s gift of the hairpin did not spread, the person who would later rob her of it was none other than Kambu, the man she had feelings for!

But this is a story for another time.

Upon leaving Xinghuang Village, they went straight to the cliff that Raji had pointed out. The scenery here was undoubtedly lovely; from atop the cliff, one could see the mirror-smooth Sky Lake and the layered ranges of mountains. Indeed, there was a small mound at the base of the cliff, likely once planted with bitter herbs. But now, it had been dug up completely, devoid of a single herb. The mound had turned into a pit.

After surveying the surroundings and finding nothing amiss, Changtian suddenly noted, "This environment harbors deep Yin energy, and the slope also lies in a shadowed area." Heeding his reminder, they took a closer look at the terrain; truly, it was nestled within a deep ravine, with abundant moisture in the air. The ground was exceptionally damp; one could almost squeeze water from the soil with a light touch. The embankment above blockaded the sun, and within the gorge, several tall, shade-loving plants densely concealed the ground, leaving it perpetually deprived of daylight.

Though not as chillingly Yin as the Extremely Yin Land, the difference was minute. Raji had said that within a hundred miles, this was the only place where bitter herbs grew, indicating the plant’s particular environmental requirements—a combination of extreme dampness and shadowed terrain was essential for its cultivation. They exchanged glances, sensing the exceptional nature of the herb from its very growing conditions.

Fortunately, among them were two idle Alchemy Masters with time to spare. This puzzle was perfect for their research.

It seemed that there were no more clues to be found here. Just as Ning Xiaoxian was about to beckon Qi Zai, there was a disturbance on the ground. A creepy little figure emerged suddenly—none other than the Earth Yin Child who ran errands and delivered messages for them. It flexed its limbs in delight, obviously appreciating the damp environment, before handing over a message to Ning Xiaoxian.

It was a verbal message from Miluo.

Since their agreement to not pursue each other, the two have been keeping in touch using Qingfu coins and the Earth Yin Child. Knowing that she had reached the Great West of the Nanshan Continent, he invited her in his message to visit and stay a few days in Chiming City, not far ahead.

"Given that Miss Ning’s journey westward will take her past Chiming City, why not allow Miluo to extend the hospitality of a host? Ready chambers await, along with fine wine and exquisite fruit. Also, there is a slight lead on the plague matter, which could be worth the exchange of information." The Earth Yin Child conveyed the message, perfectly mimicking the speaker’s tone and playful enunciation. Ning Xiaoxian could almost see the demon’s insinuating smile as he relaxed in a chair, winking at her.

This fellow was truly sly, guessing she would head west directly from the Northwest, perhaps because of her association with Shaking Heaven God? After all, Chiming City was not far from Bashen Mountain Range. She and Changtian intended to visit the hiding place of the True Form of Ba Snake first, hoping to awaken it. This might negate the need for the Nanming Lihuo Sword and allow Changtian to be freed. By then, her mission would be perfectly complete.

It was the latter half of the message that swayed her. If Miluo claimed to be "extending the hospitality of a host," it seemed he held some influence in that city. He never made moves without reason, and his journey all the way to Chiming City in the Great West surely meant he had business there. Undoubtedly, he would have more information than she did.

After much adversity, she had finally drawn near the westernmost part of the continent, not willing to fail after coming so far. With Chiming City so close to Bashen Mountain, it would be a good opportunity to inquire about the situation from Miluo.

"Changtian, what do you think?" She had to ask her intensely jealous companion first.

After a long contemplation, he replied with great reluctance, "Go." Although he loathed the amorous gaze that Sao Fox always cast towards his girl, the greater good was the priority. Besides, Miluo couldn’t possibly cause trouble under his vigilant watch within the God Demon Prison.

She adored his jealous demeanor. Suppressing her amusement, Ning Xiaoxian sent a verbal message back to the Earth Yin Child to reply to Miluo.

As they spoke, the ground stirred again—her business today was indeed bustling. This new message, however, was from He Lao.

His message portended trouble.

After leaving the Desert City of Kashna, the Building Owner of Gold Storage Tower, Chun Ru Hai, suddenly received a message from Qianjin Hall, instructing him to personally deliver the Spectrum Mirror to the main hall. Setting aside how Qianjin Hall’s main hall learned of this, upon receiving the message, Chun Ru Hai directly sought out He Lao, who had brought people to purchase the mirror.

He Lao did not know what was so special about this mirror that both the mysterious lady and the main hall desired to possess it. Nor did he wish to find out—Chun Ru Hai had no ambition beyond doing his work earnestly and thus preferred not to probe too deeply. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian to cast your recommendation tickets and Monthly Tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)