Martial Peak - Chapter 276
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This task that Old Xiao had given them was not difficult to complete. The herbs they needed to find where nothing rare and could be found growing in the wild quite easily.
The only reason they did not immediately finish was that the required age of each herb was quite high.
For each one, they needed to be at least thirty years old.
The two of them scoured the mountain for most of the afternoon, yet they still couldnβt find a few of the herbs they were searching for.
βAunty Xiang said that for the Iron Bone Grass, ten stalks would be enough.βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan cracked her fingers, her brow wrinkling slightly, βCousin, weβre still missing one.β
Yang Kai looked around him at the forest and also frowned, βIβm afraid Hidden Cloud Peak doesnβt have any more of these herbs, we should probably go to other places to search.β
Dong Qing Yan glanced towards him and giggled, βYou meanβ¦ Pill Saintβs Peak perhaps?
Yang Kai glanced back at her.
And so, the two of them, reaching a tacit understanding, began walking towards Pill Saintβs Peak.
Pill Saintβs Peak was the ultimate forbidden zone in Medicine Kingβs Valley, Common Disciples could not even approach to within three thousand meters of its summit; however, the region below three thousand meters was still accessible.
With their objective set, the two of them proceeded towards Pill Saintβs Peak.
βWe should split up to search.βΒ Β Yang Kai said as he lightly coughed.
βEn.βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan nodded and laughed, she clearly knew what Yang Kai wanted and naturally wouldnβt bring it up, instead simply saying, βBe careful out there.β
βI know.β
Carrying his basket, Yang Kai strode slowly towards Pill Saintβs Peak while casually looking for Iron Bone Grass and secretly observed his surroundings for any signs of movement.
Half an hour later, as Yang Kai meandered back and forth, he βunintentionallyβ found himself only a thousand meters away from Pill Saintβs Peak.
Quietly, he looked up, Yang Kai was surprised to find a great stone statue standing at the top of Pill Saintβs Peak. Obviously, this statue was of the Pill Saint himself.
This stone statue was at least a hundred meters tall, a magnificent work of art.Β Β Even separated by a thousand meters, Yang Kai could still clearly see its top half.
The stone was worn here and there, yet after all these many years, enduring wind and rain, it was still proudly standing.
Yang Kai wanted to release his Divine Sense in order to get a better look, but he hesitated.
Although he could not see anyone right now, there was no doubt a master guarding the peak.
βOld Demon, can you sneak in and check what the situation is like?βΒ Β Yang Kai asked.
βIf there is an Immortal Ascension master up there, Old Servant would have no hope of escaping.βΒ Β Old Demon responded.
Right now, his strength was still not too high, so he simply couldnβt hide his own Devil Qi.Β Β On top of that, his appearance was too obvious. Appearing as his Soul Breaker Awl shrouded in black gas, there was no way he could hide from an Immortal Ascension Boundary masterβs eyes and Divine Sense.
Was there really no way?Β Β He had stayed on Hidden Cloud Peak for more than a month, yet he was not even clear about what mystery he had been sent here to discover.
βYou there!βΒ Β Just as Yang Kai expression was turning bitter, a thundering voice angrily called out from above him.
In the next instant, a man flew down from the summit, landed directly in front of Yang Kai and glared at him coldly.
This person was definitely a master at the Immortal Ascension Boundary, and his strength was not low.Β Β Although most of the disciples in Medicine Kingβs Valley were Alchemists, there were also a number of masters who were responsible for fighting and defense.
βWhat peak are you a disciple of?Β Β Donβt you know that no one is allowed within three thousand meters of Pill Saintβs Peak?βΒ Β The man roared, his expression filled with anger.
Yang Kai frowned as his thoughts swirled.
βWho is your master?Β Β Did he not tell you what the consequences of approaching Pill Saintβs Peak were?β
Yang Kai eventually had no choice but to reply, βDisciple greets Senior, this Junior belongs to Old Xiaoβs Hidden Cloud Peak and was sent here today to pick herbs.β
βGrandmaster Xiao?βΒ Β The man looked surprised for a moment before suddenly realizing, βYou are the young boy who a month ago worshiped into Hidden Cloud Peak?β
βI am the one!β
The man examined Yang Kai up and down cautiously, using his Divine Sense to sweep over him once before retracting it.
Finishing this, the icy cold look in his eyes slowly faded.
Yang Kai quickly followed up, βThis Junior was only looking for herbs and unintentionally wandered too close, I hope that Senior can please forgive me.β
The man nodded before saying, βIf you were any other disciple, although you would not be killed on the spot, you definitely wouldnβt be able to avoid some punishment!Β Β But seeing as you have only recently joined Medicine Kingβs Valley I will forgive you just this once. Do not let it happen again!β
Helpless, Yang Kai could only retreat.
It wasnβt until confirming that Yang Kai left that the man soared back up to Pill Saintβs Peakβs top and resumed his watch.
Now far away, Yang Kai looked back once more.
Confirming there really was an Immortal Ascension Boundary master on guard, how could he be feeling good?Β Β If there was a way to get close to the Myriad Drug Pond, then maybe he could have glimpsed what mysteries it hid, but now that he couldnβt even approach the mountainβs summit, there was no way for him to learn anything.
With a depressed expression upon his face, Yang Kai walked back when from afar came the sound of Dong Qing Yan arguing with someone. He quickly increased his pace, and a moment later the voices became clear.
βI discovered this stalk of Iron Bone Grass first, how can you just lay claim to it like that?βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan said in a wronged tone.
Another personβs voice shot back, βJunior Sister must be joking, this herb is the property of my Medicine Kingβs Valley.Β Β Naturally it is first come, first serve.Β Β Moreover, if we go by the logic of what Junior Sister has just said, then all the herbs here should be ours since we discovered them first, we have lived here since childhood after all.β
βWho is your Junior Sister?βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan angrily said, βI am Grandmaster Xiaoβs disciple; according to seniority, all of you have to call me senior!β
*Kekeβ¦*Β Β When Dong Qing Yan shouted these words, the three young Medicine Kingβs Valley disciples she was arguing with had their expressions turn bitter as they were unable to refute.
Xiao Fu Sheng was quite old, so even though Dong Qing Yan was very young, she technically belonged to a higher generation than most of the Medicine Kingβs Valley disciples her age, and instead was closer to being sister disciples with the likes of Qin Ze, so naturally these young people were a generation below her.
βWhat is it?Β Β Do you little nephews want to snatch the things your Aunty fancies? Hm?βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan triumphantly snorted.
βAuntyβ¦β the lead disciples muttered in dissatisfaction, βYou just had the good luck to pass Grandmaster Xiaoβs test and worship into his Peak. If Grandmaster Xiao was willing to let me try that poison pill, I could certainly pass as well.β
βHmph!βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan frowned as she scoffed at these three, βTalking about what ifs are useless now. Obediently hand over this Auntyβs herbs or else, Iβll tell my master that you allβ¦ that you all intentionally offended me and refused to respect your seniors!β
As she reached the end of her speech, Dong Qing Yan became increasingly abrupt.
The several young Medicine Kingβs Valley disciplesβ complexions immediately changed. If such an incident was reported, they would likely no longer be able to remain in Medicine Kingβs Valley.Β Β On top of that, the regulations imposed on Hidden Cloud Peak were quite loose, or more accurately, Hidden Cloud Peak had no regulations. It was essentially a free entity, very much unlike the other peaks which were governed by many rules, so given its masterβs influence and prestige, if he decided they had committed some kind of wrong, then they had committed a wrong.
But in the end, the few of them were all older than Dong Qing Yan and had their own pride as men, so how could they be willing to simply bow down in front of this little girl?
The group leaderβs eyes suddenly flashed as he thought of something, a big grin appearing on his face, βRespected Aunty, since you have worshipped into Hidden Cloud Peak, naturally you must be an Alchemy genius!β
βObviously!βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan proudly stated.Β Β Since she was a little girl she had been obsessed with Alchemy, instead of praise about her beauty, she was happier to receive praise about her Alchemy technique, so when she heard these words, her ego couldnβt help inflating.
βRespected Aunty is looking for Iron Bone Grass correct?βΒ Β The man asked again.
βEn!β
βThere arenβt that many Iron Bone Grasses in Medicine Kingβs Valley right now.Β Β I wonder how many stalks Respected Aunty has found?β
βI require ten, but have only found two stalks so farβ¦β
βHoo, what a coincidence, we happen to have collected a number of Iron Bone Grasses, it should be enough to satisfy Respected Auntyβs requirements.β
βSo youβre willing to give them to me?βΒ Β Dong Qing Yan smiled brightly, suddenly feel that these nephews of hers werenβt so annoying anymore.
The lead man also showed a big grin, βGiving them all to you is naturally impossibleβ¦ however, nephew is willing to use these Iron Bone Grasses as a wager in a contest.Β Β Let us exchange pointers and if Respected Aunty can win, not only can I offer up our stalks of Iron Bone Grass, if any other herbs we have on us catches Respected Auntyβs eye then you may take them too.Β Β How about it, is Respected Aunty willing to play?β
Hearing this challenge, Dong Qing Yan frowned as she bit her lip.
Suddenly from the side, Yang Kaiβs voice rang out, βIf you want to exchange pointers, I will take you on!β
βEscort Yang!β Dong Qing Yan expression suddenly became bright again, smiling as she waved towards Yang Kai.
Yang Kaiβs image flashed as he suddenly appeared in front of Dong Qing Yan, glancing at the three Medicine Kingβs Valley disciples in front of him, βYou want to exchange pointers?β
βItβs him!Β Β The other guy who managed to pass Grandmaster Xiaoβs disciple test, heβs also a disciple of Hidden Cloud Peak!βΒ Β One of the Medicine Kingβs Valley disciples shouted, his face filled with envy and jealousy, as he desperately wished he could take this no-nameβs place.
βBullying a woman only shows how incompetent you are, why donβt you try me instead?βΒ Β Yang Kai glared at the trio.
Yang Kai acting so rampantly immediately provoked these three Medicine Kingβs Valley disciplesβ anger, and the lead man shouted, βGood, since you asked for it, I will let you see my ability!β
βWait a minute!βΒ Β Yang Kai raised his hand and asked, βWhat you just said about betting your Iron Bone Grasses, does that still count?β
βOf course it still counts!β
βExcellent.β Yang Kai nodded, βYou three come together.β
The three disciples couldnβt help being stunned by these words. Each of them looked at the other two in confusion.
βPlease enlighten me!βΒ Β Yang Kai voice had hardly faded before his body disappeared. The three disciples only caught a glimpse of a shadow before a heavy impact sent each of them flying.Β Β In the blink of an eye, the three Medicine Kingβs Valley Alchemists were sprawled out on the ground crying out miserably.
βSo weak?β Yang Kai frowned as he looked at these three suspiciously.
Yang Kai had thought that since these people dared to act so rampantly, they must have possessed at least some ability, but little did he expect that none of them could withstand a single one of his strikes.Β Β On top of that, the attacks he had made were merely meant to test the waters, so he had held back at least half his strength.
βYouβ¦ why the hell did you hit us!?βΒ Β One of the Alchemists who had just been knocked down roared as he trembled and pointed towards Yang Kai in both fear and anger.
βNonsense!βΒ Β Yang Kai sneered, in an exchange of pointers how could there not be any hitting?
Not bothering with them anymore, Yang Kai went up and opened the trioβs medicine baskets, plucking out all of their Iron Bone Grasses and placing them into his bag.
βEscort Yang, letβs go!βΒ Β Dong Qing Yanβs pretty face was flushed bright red as she pulled Yang Kai and dashed towards Hidden Cloud Peak.
βHow dare you deceive us!βΒ Β Desolate cries filled with unwillingness rang out from behind them. βIβll tell Grandmaster Xiao about this and let him punish you!β
βwhat the .... are they on about?βΒ Β Yang Kai frowned. βDidnβt they want to exchange pointers?Β Β Why are they whining about losing now, itβs their own fault for being so weak.β
*Kekeβ¦*Β Β Dong Qing Yanβs face became even redder as Yang Kai spoke.
βWhy do we have to run away?Β Β These Iron Bone Grasses are what they wagered in that fight, itβs not like we robbed them or something, we won them fair and square!.β
βStop talking, youβre making us lose face.β
Silavin: Bonus chapter thanks to Alexander! Thanks for your support!