The walls of the Medicine Capital werenât tall. Some could even be called collapsed, the effects of time evident on its surfaces. However, the city had been crowded since the ancient times, so this place did not need the protection of walls.
During this period of time, Shi Hao received many things. All different sectsâ leading figures came to visit, moreover not empty-handedly. There were some who brought spiritual medicines.
âThis is the flower produced by the spiritual medicine tree at the front of the city?â Shi Hao was extremely moved. Inside of the jade case in his hand, fragrances wafted through the air and sparkling light shone brilliantly. The petals were crystal clear, as if stars were flickering.
This was an amazing flower with priceless value! Every year, there would only be a few flowers, and quite a few people had their eyes on them. Those that wanted to purchase them feared that they wouldnât be able to get in line to do so.
This was a transformed spiritual herb. After absorbing a small reservoir of lightning tribulation fluid, it became a spiritual medicine tree. It has lived for several thousand years and was on the verge of becoming a divine medicine. It was incomparably rare and precious.
Shi Haoâs eyes burned with desire. He took a deep breath, allowing his nose to become suffused with the medicinal fragrance. He immediately felt like he was in great spirits, and essence energy began to flow abundantly within his body.
âMany thanks to dao brother!â He expressed his gratitude. The value of this flower was simply too high, far surpassing that of normal spiritual medicines. He could feel that the divine bug in his hair was already becoming restless.
This was an old man with a seemingly common appearance that didnât carry any unique traits. However, this was actually the sect master of the Pill Cauldron Sect.
After talking a bit more, Shi Hao was shocked to discover that this was an extremely ancient sect that went back even further than the Divine Medicine Gate. It used to be extremely splendid, and in the ancient past, whenever the two words âpill cauldronâ were mentioned, everyone would know what it was associated with.
Under the endless stream of time, anything could happen. They gradually declined, and today, they were simply a ruined sect within the Medicine Capital, on the verge of becoming forgotten.
âI have a child who possesses great natural talents. Ever since childhood, the child has wanted to bring back the Pill Cauldron Gateâs ancient glory, and as such has left home for many years in search of the lost inheritance. I hope that little dao friend can take care of that child should the two of you meet one day,â said the old man.
Shi Hao naturally wouldnât refuse. After he understood the details, he nodded in agreement.
Rumor has it that since the ancient times, there were only four people who have successfully refined the Nine Reincarnations Pill. The Pill Cauldron Sectâs first ancestor was one of them. Upon ingesting the divine pill, one could immediately become a deity and ascend to the heavens.
One could well imagine how great this sectâs inheritance was. If it could be found, there might even be a day when itâll rapidly soar to greatness, restoring its ancient glory.
âLetâs go!â
Now that he even obtained a flower from the spiritual medicine tree, there were no regrets left in coming to the Medicine Capital. Shi Hao decided to leave and proceed towards the Stone Country Imperial Capital to take a look at that letter.
Of course, he didnât forget the reason why he came to the Medicine Capital. From here on out, what he had to do was continue gathering spiritual medicines and do as much as he could to collect everything he needed to refine the Little Nirvana Pill.
This was for the sake of breaking through his shackles, a great golden path that lead towards the goal of becoming a supreme expert.
Troubling times were coming, and even supreme experts were fleeing. How terrifying was it going to be? It was difficult to even imagine! The more strength he had, the greater of a footing he could have in survival.
Spiritual medicines were rare, and in theory, every spiritual mountain could only grow a single stalk. If they werenât in the Medicine Capital, how could Shi Hao have gained that kind of harvest?
However, despite this being the case, before leaving, Shi Hao only had ten stalks on him. In this trip to the Medecine Capital, he had used up everything he had and turned completely impoverished.
Of course, Stone Country Capital also had spiritual medicines, because there were many great clans there that gathered there once the country was founded. Moreover, he believed that the Imperial Familyâs medicine fields definitely had some rare things.
Shi Hao carved out his reputation through battles and had the qualifications to compete for the position of Stone Country Emperor. It could even be said that he had an absolute advantage, so if he continued to head there like this, if nothing unexpected happened, he would obtain great benefits.
Soon after, they left the Medicine Capital and gradually distanced themselves from that place. They were going to use the beast skin in a place where no one else was to travel through the void.
âYour trip this time will most likely be extremely dangerous,â Huo Lingâer reminded him.
âI know.â Shi Hao nodded. However, he had already made all types of preparations.
âLetâs go there together. Weâve always wanted to give Stone Capital a look as well.â The nine-headed lion, flame crow, sable, and the others still wanted to go together.
âHey, Celestial Race girl, why do you keep following me?â Shi Hao agreed to the othersâ request, but he was extremely unsatisfied when he looked at the purple-clothed young lady.
Yun Xi was extremely beautiful, and her temperament was otherworldly and refined. However, right now, she grinded her teeth inwardly. This fellowâs gaze was fiery as it swept over her body, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Shi Hao continued, âYou wonât even recommend a divine mountain, borrowing a stalk of divine medicine from you isnât okay either, yet you still continue to follow after my butt demanding the divine precious artifact all day. Tell me, donât you think I should just forcefully carry you back?â
Yun Xiâs beautiful face carried a serious expression, and her eyes contained a hint of disdain, as if she wanted to give him a beating. She vowed inwardly that she would give this little brat a good beating sooner or later!
âItâs not like Iâm following you, Iâve just developed an intimate friendship with the others. Iâm just following them, so why do you care where I go?â
âAre you trying to provoke me?â Shi Hao laughed as he looked at her.
âAiya, what are you doing?!â Yun Xi cried out in alarm. Her body was slender, and elegant curves outlined her body. She was suddenly picked up, immediately causing her pretty face to become thoroughly red. She began to struggle intensely.
âIâve decided, Iâm forcefully carrying you back to the village,â Shi Hao said.
âThereâs no need for so much trouble. Just marry her off already. I have a brother who is rather handsome and talented. I think itâs a perfect match.â Huo Lingâer opened her mouth.
The remaining people looked at each other in dismay. They all suggested that they shouldnât have any internal strife here, but no matter how they looked at it, it didnât seem like they were going to stop, moreover, there seemed to be some conspiracy going on.
âCoughâ¦â The nine-headed lion made a coughing sound and said, âCan you let it go? The Heavenly Divine Mountainâs people arenât bad. Theyâve helped out my race before in the past.â
He tried to smooth things over. The Heavenly Divine Mountainâs supreme expert had sought out his grandfather the Nine Spirit King and gifted him with an ancient pill. It contributed to the nine-headed lionâs transformation into a pure-blooded creature.
The flame crow also opened his mouth, stating that the Celestial Race wasnât arrogant and has some friendly relationship with his race. His grandfather, the old flame crow, had even visited the Heavenly Divine Mountain before as a guest.
âIâve finally found a suitable candidate, one that is also a fatty that holds hostility towards me, so how could I easily let her go?â Shi Hao carried the tall and slender Yun Xi without letting go and said, âGive me a satisfactory answer. Why else would you chase me every time asking me for the armguard?â
âI think itâs better if we just sell her off.â Huo Lingâer instigated the situation. She was laughing in an entirely worry free manner.
âFairy Yun Xi, why do you always ask for that armguard every time? From what I know, the Heavenly Divine Mountain shouldnât be lacking this single divine artifact, right? There are many, many treasures in your clan.â The flame crow asked her.
âExactly. Fairy Yun Xi, why bother doing such a thing?â The nine-headed lion asked.
âYou arenât replying? Then this time, Iâm definitely carrying you back to the village. You should just peacefully protect my home.â Shi Hao deliberately gave her full bottom a slap.
âAhâ¦â This immediately caused Yun Xi to scream. Her eyes erupted with flames, and her beautiful face was full of red multi-colored light. She truly wanted to bite this hateful little bastard.
It was clear that Shi Hao was trying to purposely draw out the armguardâs use together with Huo Lingâer, the nine-headed lion, and the others. What kind of great secret did the Heavenly Divine Mountain have? This was why he played the role of the villain, and why the flame crow and the others played the role of the hero.
âLetâs go back to my home. Arenât you all curious where it is? Today, Iâm bringing her back to protect the village, and meanwhile, Iâll invite you all as guests,â Shi Hao said. Then, he winked and said, âThe Village Chief has always wanted me to bring back a few beautiful fatties.â
They stood on top of the Void Beast Skin and quickly moved through the air. Finally, the group of people appeared at Stone Countryâs western border. Yun Xi struggled this entire time while screaming. She was truly terrified beyond belief, truly scared of becoming this devilish bratâs prisoner and being brought away in an uncivilized manner.
âLet me go!â Yun Xi struggled. She was the goddess of the archaic divine mountainsâ younger generation. When had she ever been put in such a sorry situation?
âLetâs go! A bit further and weâll reach my home,â Shi Hao said while carrying her.
âIâll speak!â Yun Xi finally couldnât take it anymore. She was so beautiful, yet she was being carried on his shoulder like spoils of war. This was just too unbearable.
Immediately, the group of people became silent and looked at her. They all wanted to hear her answer.
âThe pair of armguards serve as a key that could open an ancient formation and allow one to leave the entrapment of this great region,â the purple-clothed girl spoke quickly. She truly couldnât take it anymore.
âWhat?â Everyone became shocked. The words âgreat region entrapmentâ left everyone emotionally stirred. They immediately thought of many things.
âWhere exactly does it lead to?â Huo Lingâer asked. Her jade-like complexion was full of shock.
Everyone found it hard to calm down, because this now made it seem like leaving the wasteland region wasnât that difficult. One could typically cross the region wall between great regions only by using extreme methods.
âIt is written on the formation. Once we leave this great region, even we donât exactly know where it will lead to,â the purple-clothed girl said with a sigh.
âIt was a tremendous secret after all,â Shi Hao said to himself softly. Second Baldy had once talked to him about this matter.
In the past, Second Baldy was also the expert of a generation. However, the birdâs character wasnât that great, and after obtaining rumors of a secret, it muddled its way into the Heavenly Divine Mountain to search for this great secret. In the end, it managed to touch the border of this great secret, but was ultimately discovered by the Heavenly Divine Mountainâs experts and hunted down. As a result, it hid within the Hundred Shattering Mountains.
The Celestial Race was guarding a treasured land, but they werenât aware of that secret. Only after cleaning up all types of bone books left behind by archaic celestials in recent years did they notice this shocking record.
This mystery was extremely terrifying. If the Heaven Mending Sect, Immortal Mountain, or Western Sect knew about it, they would most likely hunt down and occupy the Heavenly Divine Mountain.
âAfter leaving the great regionâs entrapment, where will you ultimately go?â Shi Hao frowned. His mind was heavy, because there were just too many secrets in this world. The influence of this one was undoubtedly profound and far-reaching.
âRelease me first.â The purple-clothed young ladyâs beautiful face was completely red and humiliated.
âPa!â Shi Hao gave her a slap that sounded sharp and clear. This made Yun Xi completely flip out from rage. She no longer cared about her image of a goddess and directly opened her mouth and bit down.
âAiya!â A single moment of carelessness resulted in his ear being bitten. He felt a wave of pain and hurriedly threw her off to carry out self-protection.
âYou truly are formidable! Youâve finally revealed your true character!â Shi Hao shouted.
Yun Xi continuously spat on the ground. Her face was completely red and she stared at him with her large round eyes. She was both humiliated and furious. She was the goddess of a heavenly ranked archaic race, yet she suffered every time she encountered this devilish brat.
If those from the Archaic Divine Mountains found out that she bit another personâs ear, they would probably fall straight to the ground. Many youngsters would be in disbelief, feeling both grief and indignation.
âYour resolution is too vicious, you actually bit me.â Shi Hao massaged his ear in extreme anger. He grumbled noisily that he was going to get his revenge.
Seeing him act like this, Yun Xi was so ashamed and resentful she almost fainted from anger.
âFairy Yun Xi, why are you in such a hurry to leave the wasteland region?â Huo Lingâer modestly asked for advice in a sincere and gentle manner, because this matter was of great importance.
Now that they reached this point, the purple-clothed girl didnât want to hide anything either. It was because she had already prepared a contingency plan for the worst. Should things come to it, she would tell Shi Hao the truth and bring him together with her out of this great regionâs entrapment.
âIt is because the truth is too terrifyingâ¦â Yun Xi slowly spoke.