novelraw Chapter 2234 - 2216: Come With Me?
Chapter 2234 - 2216: Come With Me?
"You..." The old man was at a loss for words upon hearing the man’s response, glaring at the big man, thoroughly frustrated and unable to understand why he was speaking on behalf of an outsider.
Seeing this, Lin Feng shook his head slightly, stepped forward, and saluted the old man before saying, "Sir, I just want to visit Sky Cold Cave. If it’s convenient, please help me. As long as you take me to the place, you may leave. As for the reward, you can rest assured."
After speaking, Lin Feng directly produced five large pieces of gold, amounting to several hundred taels, instantly leaving the big man dumbfounded, and the old man’s eyes widened as well. The price was indeed too high, so high that they couldn’t refuse it.
But the old man did not rush to answer Lin Feng’s words. After hesitating for a long time, he said to Lin Feng, "To be honest, I did go to Sky Cold Cave two months ago, but the situation is different now. For some reason, the glacier where Sky Cold Cave is located has cracked, sealing off the cave with ice. I didn’t find the cave last time. If I take you there, you won’t find it either."
In fact, this was the real reason why the old man refused Lin Feng. Sky Cold Cave was indeed hidden, sealed with ice. If he took Lin Feng and couldn’t find the cave, it would be a loss of face. But Lin Feng offered so much gold, he couldn’t refuse, so he explained the situation beforehand to avoid being accused of dishonesty.
"That’s okay. As long as you can take me to the glacier, finding Sky Cold Cave won’t be difficult for me." Lin Feng replied casually, as if it were a common thing. Indeed, it was quite easy for him, something he could achieve effortlessly.
Hearing Lin Feng’s words, the old man initially wanted to say something but seeing Lin Feng dressed lightly, he realized Lin Feng must be a cultivator, so he swallowed his words. Taking him to the place was enough; other matters were not his concern.
"Please wait a moment. I’ll grab some things." The old man said briefly to Lin Feng, turning back into the house. Shortly after, he reappeared wearing a fur coat, much fancier than before, emitting a faint red glow, clearly made from the hide of a fire-type Demon Beast, catching Lin Feng’s eye.
"The temperature around Sky Cold Cave is extremely low. Ordinary coats can’t withstand the cold; only with this one can it be done." Seeing Lin Feng’s gaze, the old man explained simply, then turned and left.
Lin Feng clapped the big man’s shoulder and immediately followed. To his surprise, the old man, appearing in his seventies, was still quite sprightly. His robust condition was impressive, especially since he wasn’t a cultivator, just an ordinary person, achieving such agility not typical of most elders.
Before long, the two of them reached the edge of the village, seeing no one around. Lin Feng walked in front of the old man and asked, "Sir, in which direction is Sky Cold Cave?"
"Sky Cold Cave is quite far from here, in that direction, about more than five hundred miles away." The old man pointed nonchalantly in a direction, saying, "You may not know this, but in these ice mountains, there’s no method to determine direction; it’s all based on memory to find one’s position. Hardly anyone can find Sky Cold Cave now."
The old man seemed quite sorrowful as he spoke, as if there were untold difficulties. Seeing this, Lin Feng smiled gently and said, "Sir, to be honest, I’m in a bit of a hurry. Walking there would be too time-consuming. How about I fly us there?"
"Fly...fly there?" The old man’s eyes widened as he looked at Lin Feng with astonishment, asking, "Are you a Human Immortal Realm Powerhouse?"
"More or less," Lin Feng responded. He didn’t deny it. Although he had far surpassed the Human Immortal Realm, he saw no need to emphasize his power in front of an ordinary person, as long as they could reach the destination. Any further involvement of the old man was unnecessary.
The old man was utterly astonished upon hearing Lin Feng’s words. He had seen Human Immortal Realm Powerhouses before; decades ago, he once guided one to Sky Cold Cave. However, that powerhouse was already in their forties or fifties, while Lin Feng appeared only in his twenties, which was simply unbelievable!
But this thought only lasted for a moment, and he dismissed it. Having assistance from a Human Immortal Realm Powerhouse would be great. With that in mind, he nodded, agreeing to Lin Feng’s plan.
Seeing this, Lin Feng moved beside the old man, and a white Gang Qi surged from his body, appearing beneath their feet. They ascended skyward as if Immortals riding on clouds, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
Following the old man’s guidance, they didn’t take long to arrive among numerous ice mountains, as the old man usually traveled on foot. Unable to use any references in the air, Lin Feng had to control the Gang Qi, flying along the usual route the old man walked.
Six hours later, they stopped in an icy gorge. The old man pointed at a seemingly ordinary mountain ahead, saying to Lin Feng, "That’s where Sky Cold Cave is located. See the broken ice at the foot of the mountain? The cave entrance is there. The last time I was here, the ice sealed the entrance. Clear those ice fragments, and you can see the cave."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng nodded. He waved his hand, and a fierce tornado appeared above the icy shards, instantly sweeping them away. Soon, the entrance to Sky Cold Cave was revealed.
Witnessing this scene, the old man was gobsmacked, unable to comprehend that it was real, thinking this young man was too exaggerated—a sheer marvel!
Having found Sky Cold Cave, Lin Feng smiled gently, walked over to the old man, and said, "Thank you, sir. You can go back now."
These words snapped the old man back to reality, and he immediately turned to leave, knowing well what should and shouldn’t be done. The young man clearly didn’t want him to see what happened next. Staying would be courting disaster. Without this awareness, he would have been dead countless times!
After the old man left, Lin Feng stepped towards Sky Cold Cave. At first, the temperature was low but bearable for him. However, as he ventured deeper, the temperature inside the cave continued to drop. Having traveled over a mile, he felt it was time and stopped, releasing the group of women from the Cave Heaven Mansion.
"Wow, what is this place?"
"Such strong Ice Power!"
"This is unbelievable, much more potent than over on Earth!"
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The moment the women appeared, they gasped in amazement, clearly thrilled by their surroundings. Evidently, they were very pleased with the environment. With such Cold Qi, cultivating the Nine Ice Divine Control Technique was sure to yield twice the results with half the effort, so their excitement was understandable!
Even those not practicing the Nine Ice Divine Control Technique, like Moyan and Xia Lalan, were pleased for them. Finding such a place meant that boosting their power in a short time shifted from wishful thinking to a real possibility!
Seeing this, Lin Feng smiled and said to the women, "This place is called Sky Cold Cave. You can cultivate here. Once you reach the Immortal Realm Peak, I’ll help you break through."
"Okay!"
"That sounds perfect!"
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Upon hearing Lin Feng, the women nodded in agreement. Lin Feng’s arrangement was optimal for them. However, at this moment, Ye Xiaoyu asked, "Teacher Lin, aren’t you going to stay with us?"
"While you’re cultivating here, what would I do? I can’t practice the Nine Ice Divine Control Technique." Lin Feng replied with a smile to Ye Xiaoyu, "While you’re training here, I plan to explore other places."
Hearing this, Ding Wan’er and the others nodded, agreeing that there was no reason to have Lin Feng stay with them. Instead of keeping him around, he might as well pursue what he needs to do.
Seeing that they understood his intent, Lin Feng turned to Xia Lalan and Moyan, asking, "Will you stay with them, or come with me?"
Upon being asked, Xia Lalan and Moyan exchanged glances and nodded in unison before speaking.
"We’ll stay."
"Yes, we’ll stay here with them. They need protectors during their cultivation."
Both women truly felt this was necessary. This place wasn’t like Earth, requiring constant vigilance. What if someone attacked the women during their training? They had to be cautious about this matter.
Lin Feng laughed upon hearing Xia Lalan and Moyan, saying, "There’s really no need. Have you forgotten I’m an Array Master? I’ll set up a formation here, and no one will be able to enter."
Only upon hearing this did Xia Lalan and Moyan realize Lin Feng’s plan. They relaxed and agreed to leave with Lin Feng.