novelraw Chapter 279 - 147: Accident [Second Update]
Chapter 279 - 147: Accident [Second Update]
"Geng Geng is right, Si Lin and the others will definitely return with the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus. You all have been out for so long; it must have been exhausting, so go and rest for now," Wen Guiyun said, noticing that Nan Hua and the others looked unwell."Alright, for now, we’ll leave the Mermaid Tears with you, Master. We’ll head back first." Nan Hua, who had become much steadier, did not refute Wen Guiyun’s words and nodded in agreement.
Rong Ye naturally had no objections, so after they all glanced at Yue Zhao, they each returned to their courtyards.
During this journey, aside from obtaining the Mermaid Tears, Nan Hua also had other gains.
His cultivation focused on the Array Dao, and the higher his attainment and deeper his understanding of arrays, the stronger his cultivation.
This time, assisting the merfolk in repairing the array outside their Golden Palace was also a process of comprehending arrays for Nan Hua.
During this repair process, his cultivation had accumulated to a threshold, so the next day after returning, he chose to go into seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Half-step Immortal Rank.
Upon hearing that he was going into seclusion, Gu Qingqing and the others were all happy for Nan Hua.
"Third Senior Brother, you just focus on your seclusion. We can handle matters outside," Gu Qingqing said joyfully.
"Geng Geng is right; you just focus on your seclusion. Master is here to take care of other matters, so don’t worry," Wen Guiyun also advised Nan Hua.
Feeling the care from Wen Guiyun and Gu Qingqing, warmth filled Nan Hua’s heart, and he resolved that this time he must succeed in advancing.
With Gu Qingqing and the others’ beautiful expectations, Nan Hua returned to his courtyard to begin his seclusion.
After a brief period of bustle at Lingxi Sacred Land, peace returned with Nan Hua’s seclusion.
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On the vast, snow-covered mountains of the Extreme North Snowfield, Si Lin and Mu Chen trudged through the snow with difficulty.
Due to the perennial snow cover, the Extreme North Snowfield is sparsely populated; since entering, Si Lin and the others have seen nothing but a sea of snow, with few animals or birds.
Moreover, flying artifacts could not be used here, so they had to walk through the snow. The temperature in the snowfield was extremely low; if it weren’t for their vestment robes providing warmth and their deep cultivation, they would have frozen to death here. Even so, walking was extremely difficult.
The crucial point was that they had no idea where the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus grew. They could only search as they walked, and although it had been two or three days since they arrived, and they had encountered some demon beasts, they hadn’t seen a trace of the Ten Thousand Year Snow Spirit.
When they received Wen Guiyun’s message saying that Gu Qingqing and the others had successfully obtained the Mermaid Tears, both felt extremely excited; their previously dejected spirits were instantly lifted, and they felt reinvigorated.
"Keep up the spirits; Geng Geng and the others have already succeeded. We will surely find the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus!" Si Lin said to Mu Chen.
His tone was very firm—it was unclear whether he was speaking to Mu Chen or himself.
Mu Chen nodded, encouraging himself silently, and the two continued their journey in the snow.
As night fell, they found a relatively flat place to stop and rest for a while.
Fortunately, Si Lin had crafted many strange items to make Gu Qingqing happy, which came in handy at this moment.
He took out a specially crafted pavilion for Gu Qingqing, expanded it to the size of a normal house, placed down an Array Plate, and the two entered the pavilion.
To make it comfortable for Gu Tingting, Si Lin had put a lot of effort into crafting the pavilion. It was exquisitely made, with everything they needed inside, to their benefit.
After eating some food, the two sat at a table, letting their numb bodies return to normal while discussing what to do next.
"The Extreme North Snowfield is vast, and there’s barely a trace of humans here. Finding the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus seems difficult at the moment," Si Lin said, tapping his fingers on the table somewhat discontentedly.
"Before entering the snowfield, I asked some locals in Beixue City about the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus. Although they didn’t know exactly where it grows, they said Blood Lotuses usually grow on cliffs. I think the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus might also grow in such places," Mu Chen shared his insights gathered from talking to the town’s elders in Beixue City.
"The places we’ve been walking through recently are quite flat, without steep areas," Si Lin frowned, recalling the areas they had traversed.
"Perhaps we haven’t discovered any yet. We can’t rush; we aren’t familiar with the situation here. Maybe if we keep searching, we’ll find something," Mu Chen said, knowing from traveling with Si Lin that they hadn’t encountered any cliffs, trying to soothe Si Lin’s impatience.
"We still need to think of a way to expand our search area; otherwise, we don’t know when we’ll find the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus," Si Lin said, rubbing his temples with frustration.
The Extreme North Snowfield was much larger than they had imagined. The main issue was that it was practically deserted; there was no one to ask for directions, leaving both with a sense of being at a loss. Additionally, with scant descriptions of the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus, they had no reliable way to locate potential growing spots.
"No matter what, we cannot give up. Second Senior Brother is waiting for us, and since Geng Geng and the others managed to get the mythical Mermaid Tears, we will definitely find the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus!" Mu Chen stood up, speaking with determination.
Si Lin locked eyes with him, pursed his lips, and then nodded.
"It’s late, and we need to continue our search tomorrow. You should get some rest," Si Lin, feeling much better, stood and said to Mu Chen.
Mu Chen nodded, and they each went to their rooms upstairs to rest.
The next morning, after having breakfast, they left the pavilion, shrank it back down, stored it in the Qiankun Ring, and continued their quest for the Ten Thousand Year Snow Lotus.
The snow in the mountains was very thick, and although Si Lin and Mu Chen were both considered tall, the snow still reached their knees, which was why walking was so difficult.
After walking for over half an hour, Si Lin stopped and looked ahead, still seeing a vast expanse of snow. Occasionally, some plants were visible, which made the scenery slightly less blinding.
As he turned around to call to Mu Chen for a break, the ground below his feet suddenly gave way, and his body plummeted downward.
"Senior Brother!"