If Hua Youyue was likened to the orchid whose scent permeates, peerlessly beautiful, and Han Yanâer was a tall stunning woman with a grounded charm, then Little Ice before them was like the Heaven Mountain Snow Orchid, as pure and flawless as ice.
Upon hearing the voice, the True-Chicken-Cat trio turned their heads and instantly, their eyes lit up.
âWow, here comes another one, she doesnât look bad either, to steal or not to steal? Cheap Cat rubbed his hands, looking ready to pounce.
Yang Zhen slapped Cheap Cat on the head and scolded, âWhat are you talking about? You think you can just steal a beautiful young lady like that? Sheâs to be wooed.â
âWoo?â Cheap Cat rubbed his head, his eyes twinkling with an unusual light, he looked at Yang Zhen disparagingly and said, âLike wooing the Spirit Flower Girl and Little Cultivation Fool?â
Yang Zhen was startled then said angrily, âDamn, the little lady is okay, but when did I, Sao Saint, ever woo the Little Cultivation Fool?â
âYou did!â Showy Chicken pulled his head out from under his wing and said seriously.
Cheap Cat chuckled, full of contempt, âNo wonder she achieved enlightenment with you, so fresh.â
Yang Zhen slapped him, but Cheap Cat dodged it with foresight and stood alongside Showy Chicken.
Seeing her ignored by the true Chicken-Cat trio, who were busy chatting amongst themselves, Little Iceâs icy clean face instantly expressed a hint of anger. She glared at Yang Zhen and said, âIt seems like you didnât hear me!â âWho are you?â Yang Zhen curled his lips, âLittle Ice, you better leave here while Iâm still in a good mood. Otherwise, you might not be able to leave⦠Youâll end up like him!â
Impudent!â Behind Little Ice, a middle-aged woman emerged. Her face grew somber, and a cold light flickered across the long sword in her hand, pointed at Yang Zhen, âHow dare you speak to the Holy Maiden like that!â
Holy Maiden?
Yang Zhen hesitated, looking Little Ice up and down then at Cheap Cat.
As expected, that scoundrel Cheap Cat was looking back at him too, a twinkle in his eyes pondering whether to steal or not.
Boomâ!
The middle-aged woman suddenly erupted with an overwhelmingly powerful energy. Her sword whirled, charging towards Yang Zhen. Cheap Cat and Showy Chicken were terrified, darting behind a large tree for cover.
Yang Zhen too was surprised. He hadnât expected this woman to attack without a word, leaving no room for negotiation.
âRun, kid, this old lady is somewhat of an oddball. Her long sword is a holy weapon!â Cheap Cat poked his head out from behind the tree to yell before he forgot about stealing entirely.
Yang Zhen jumped in surprise and ran instinctively, pulling Cheap Cat and Showy Chicken along with him until they vanished without a trace.
No wonder Yang Zhen, from the Great Missing Sword, felt a feeling of palpitations as soon as the woman made her move. So that long sword was a holy weapon, and it seemed no different than the Sun Shadow and Moon Shadow in Little Lady and Little Cultivation Foolâs hands.
âDamn it, it turned out to be a holy weapon, no wonder sheâs so cranky,â Yang Zhen said while running. Seeing that no one was following him, he finally let out a sigh of relief.
Cheap Cat chuckled maliciously, âWhoâd have thought, even you, Yang, you would have times when you run.â
Yang Zhen sneered, nonchalantly saying, âHow can the Sao Saint be running? This is clearly a strategic retreat. And besides, you think the Sao Saint would be afraid of that old woman?â
âThen why did you run?â Cheap Cat asked, his face full of disbelief.
Yang Zhen stopped, holding the Great Missing Sword in front of him, âThe Great Missing Sword may sound awesome, but itâs still a mundane weapon, maybe rated as a Spiritual Level 9 Star at best. If it fights against a holy weapon, it might get damaged. Thatâd be a loss. But once Sao Saint upgrades the Great Missing Sword to a holy weapon, then with one cut of my sword, I could kill one.â
Cheap Cat asked with interest, âYouâre going to upgrade the Great Missing Sword?â
âLetâs find that Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot first. My soulâs still missing a half.â Yang Zhen complained, âEver since the Great Missing Sword devoured the Heavenly Tribulation Origin, the Evil Shadow Black Glutton has significantly improved. It should be able to wield a holy weapon.â
With his beady eyes spinning, Cheap Cat said, âThough I havenât figured out what that Open Heaven is about, just now, I suddenly remembered something.â âWhat is it?â Seeing the expression on Cheap Catâs face, Yang Zhen knew this guy was up to no good, so he quickly asked.
The Scoundrel Cat looked around then said, âSuddenly, it occurred to me that the Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot, a Heaven and Earth Treasure, thrives best in extremely cold places. It might just be growing inside that ice cave.â
âHow can you be so certain?â Yang Zhen asked, his face gleaming with interest, but still a hint of doubt lingered. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The Scoundrel Cat grinned triumphantly, âJust a guess!â
Yang Zhen slapped him in response!
âJust see!â Sao Saint, always keeping a solemn demeanor, said to Yang Zhen.
Yang Zhen looked suspiciously at the duo and nodded, âAlthough itâs a guess, I believe you guys might be onto something. Before they notice, letâs go check it out. Iâm starting to agree with you two. Even if the Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot is not inside, we might find some treasures of the Ancient Tribe.â
âWe could also steal their sacred girl!â The Scoundrel Cat said hungrily.
âDamn it, even though Little Ice is really pretty, you as a cat should stop harboring thoughts about her.â Yang Zhen scoffed when he heard that.
Taken aback by Yang Zhenâs response, the Scoundrel Cat retorted angrily, âI was talking about the statue! Whoâs the one constantly thinking about Little Ice? Considering you have Flower Spirit Girl and the Taoist-idiot, yet you are still eyeing other women.â
Yang Zhen, unabashed and boastful, responded, âWhat do you know? This is the broad love of a man!â
âYour âbroad loveâ really is fucking over the top!â The Scoundrel Cat disdainfully retorted.
âTm not wasting words with a single dog, no, a single cat.â
âYouâre feeling guilty!â
âFuck off, I would never, does my innocent face look guilty?â
âIâll go tell Flower Spirit Girl and the Taoist-idiot!â
âYou dare!â
When the Chicken-Cat-Zhen trio returned to the vicinity of the ice cave and looked down from the top of the mountain, they couldnât see Hua Youyue and others. They exchanged puzzled looks, not knowing what happened when they were away.
âWhat should we do?â Scoundrel Cat looked at the entrance of the ice cave and asked.
Standing up, Yang Zhen said, âForget it, the Taoist-idiot and Little Ice both have divine weapons, so unless thereâs a powerful practitioner in the Tribulation Crossing Period, they wonât be in danger. Besides, Mo Xueling, Palace Master Liu, and Peak Master Mo are also experts who wonât easily face danger. Something must have happened, and they just temporarily left this place. We should go and have a look first.â
The trio sneaked up to the ice cave, only to find it empty. They were a bit dumbfounded.
âNevermind!â With a leap, Yang Zhen rushed towards the ice cave, âLetâs first find the treas⦠err, letâs find the Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot first.â
âCut the crap, how many times do I have to tell you, itâs the Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot!â
âSame thing, donât stress over the details, hurry up, damn, itâs freezing in here.â
âI think there must be the Creation and ⦠the Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot in here!â
As the Chicken-Cat-Zhen trio entered the ice cave, inside, in a huge icy canyon, a group of people was staring in shock at an ancient building which appeared as extraordinary as a miracle.
Hua Youyue looked serious. Looking at the Taoist-idiot beside him, he slowly asked, âCan you feel it?â
Taoist-idiot nodded, âThis doesnât seem to be a building from the Ancientsâ sacred land. Judging from their reactions, it seems that they only recently discovered this building ruin.â
âCould it be that the force that runs through heaven and earth erupted when the Ice Palace Cluster appeared?â
The crowd around them was also staring in shock at the gigantic building in front of them. In front of a building that was a thousand feet high, the practitioners seemed as small as ants..