novelraw Chapter 1555: 14: Black Heart Bamboo Shoot
Chapter 1555: 14: Black Heart Bamboo Shoot
Chapter 1555: Chapter 14: Black Heart Bamboo Shoot
“Seventh Prince, don’t be so naive. This world is always about interests, there are no absolute allies, nor absolute enemies.”
These words seemed to awaken the Seventh Prince of Jin Country.
At this moment, the Seventh Prince of Jin Country looked at Princess Fire Lotus beside him and asked, “If Mingyi Country and Jin Country were to go to war, would your Heavenly Fire Kingdom help?”
“As a weak woman, I cannot determine matters of such national importance.”
Princess Fire Lotus was a woman of clear reasoning; she wouldn’t act impulsively like the Seventh Prince of Jin Country.
Mingyi Country has many allied countries with vested interests. Offending such a powerful country with just their Heavenly Fire Kingdom and Jin Country, they would not be able to withstand it.
“Pfft, talking about alliances is nonsense. You’re just looking to use our Jin Country to eliminate your nemesis Tianze Country, so no one in this World of All Things can restrain your Heavenly Fire Kingdom’s Secret Technique anymore.” The Seventh Prince of Jin Country sneered with disdain.
“You can’t say it like that. We all take what we need; it was your Jin Country that wanted to attack Tianze Country, and our Heavenly Fire Kingdom only offered a helping hand from the shadows. Now it seems like the villain is suing the victim first.”
Princess Fire Lotus also regarded him coldly, unconcerned by the Seventh Prince of Jin Country’s expression.
“Such mutual need, I understand the intentions of your Heavenly Fire Kingdom now. After returning, I will definitely report this matter to my father, the emperor.”
“Do as you please. After all, I think your father already knows the interest relationship between the two countries. It’s just you, such an inexperienced muggle, who doesn’t know.”
“You…”
The Seventh Prince of Jin Country was furious, wishing to give that mean girl, Princess Fire Lotus, a slap.
But the strength of both sides was almost equal, and if a fight broke out here, the third party would be the one to benefit.
After considering this, he could only leave with a belly full of anger.
All three parties ended up unhappy, and this temporary alliance dissolved.
By this time, the cultivators of Tianze Country, who were lurking in the shadows, had already figured out the truth. Lin Yifan had truly escaped, taking the Metawood Bead with him.
“Princess, should we continue to keep watch here?” a High Immortal Realm expert inquired.
“Let’s go. That scoundrel is very cunning. Staying here will only be a waste of time.”
Princess Qingyan still knew how to assess the situation. With all hope gone, she did not want to be the most foolish person.
Everyone left, and the Misty Forest once again returned to its usual tranquility.
The biggest winner, Lin Yifan, hid in a small town in Dashui Kingdom and began his carefree life.
There, he was constantly inquiring about the whereabouts of the Constellation Beads and the method to enter the Land of the Eight Trigrams.
After much inquiry, he found out one way to enter the Land of the Eight Trigrams, which was to go through a major trial and gain the recognition of the main sect examiner in the Land of the Eight Trigrams to enter and train there.
This major trial is held once every five years. The number of places available is limited, and only the most outstanding young generation is eligible to enter the sects of the Land of the Eight Trigrams for cultivation.
There are only two requirements to participate in the major trial; first, the Realm must not exceed the Profound Immortal Realm, and second, the age must not be too old, or one will not be admitted.
The main sect of the Land of the Eight Trigrams selects disciples who are young and promising and have the potential for development, so those who are too old won’t be admitted, even if they pass the trial.
A year ago, a trial was held, so it would be four years before one could participate again.
Actually, Lin Yifan had another way to enter the Land of the Eight Trigrams, which was to directly traverse the Forest of Death.
But with such a low Realm, he might be killed by the invisible rules even before entering, so it is better not to act rashly.
The Realm is the most important; the requirement for the major trial not to exceed the Profound Immortal Realm means that many Great Immortal Fifth Realm experts will participate. To achieve a good ranking, or not to be eliminated in the Secret Realm, the Realm must not be low, at least not lower than the Great Immortal Realm.
So, ultimately, one needs to elevate their Realm; otherwise, there’s no hope.
“Since there are four more years, then within these four years, practice well and search for the Constellation Beads!”
With a plan in place, Lin Yifan felt relieved, then he retreated to the deep mountains of various countries, searching for Constellation Beasts while cultivating.
Several months later, in a forest in Qiuyu Country, he encountered a Mercenary Group.
The so-called Mercenary Group is an organization that works for money.
They were here looking for something, not sure what it was.
Lin Yifan quietly followed, wanting to see what they were up to.
After a day of following, he arrived at a desolate place.
There was nothing here, not even a single blade of grass.
It is well-known that grass has a strong vitality, and a place where even grass cannot survive must be extremely barren.
Actually, there were still trees and forests around, only a small area was barren, and Lin Yifan didn’t know the reason, so he just watched quietly.
Finding this place, the members of the Mercenary Group looked as if they had seen a gold treasury, ecstatic.
They penetrated the forest to find such a place because beneath this place was something they wanted to obtain.
“Guys, let’s do it!”
A few people put on specially made gloves, then used Qinggong to fly above this barren land, and began digging through the dark soil bit by bit with excavation tools.
Lin Yifan quietly watched, wanting to know what they were excavating. If it were a tomb, that would be terrifying.
As they dug, something emerged before Lin Yifan’s eyes; it was black bamboo shoots, specifically Black Heart Bamboo Shoots.
Black Heart Bamboo Shoot is a poisonous item, not edible. He didn’t know what these people were digging it for; perhaps to refine poison?
Actually, these matters were not something he wanted to or could interfere with.
However, Black Heart Bamboo Shoot is a rather rare medicinal material, desirable yet rarely encountered. Even if he did not intend to harm others, he still wanted to have it because sometimes a remedy for rogues is indeed needed.
So, after this group dug up the Black Heart Bamboo Shoots, he flew over and snatched them away.
“Damn thief! Give back the Black Heart Bamboo Shoots to us!”
“Want the Black Heart Bamboo Shoots? Come and get them!”
Lin Yifan shouted, not afraid of this group of mercenaries.
Now his Realm is no longer what it was months ago; he has reached the Peak of the True Master Four Realm. Coupled with Immortal Level Martial Arts and Immortal Level weapons, he could fight across three Realms.
Even if there were a high master at the late True Master Fifth Realm among the mercenaries, he could still hold his ground.
“Damn it! You really think we won’t dare!”
With that, the cultivators of this Mercenary Group all took out their weapons and charged forward, fiercely attacking Lin Yifan.
Lin Yifan performed the “Sand Soldiers Technique,” controlling multiple sand soldiers to fight and kill with this group.
Although the black bead had left his body, the skills he had learned remained, so as long as he had cultivation power, he could manifest them.