Nine Revolutions Star Technique

Chapter 600 - 603: Hidden Dragon Mountain

"It’s you?"

Seeing the visitor, Ye Qingchen was quite surprised.

The visitor was none other than Lu Yanwu, who had previously faced off against the Furious Dragon Flood Dragon at the Lantai River. However, Lu Yanwu, who had been disheveled before, now wore a bright red dress, her slim waist accentuated by a black corset.

She had lost some of her sharpness, gaining a gentleness typical of a Jiangnan woman.

Lu Yanwu smiled gracefully, "Mr. Ye, I apologize for this unannounced visit. Please forgive me."

Seeing Ye Qingchen’s puzzled expression, she offered a slight bow and said, "I came this time to ask if you would sell me a few Creation Lotus Seeds. I wonder if Mr. Ye would agree..."

Ye Qingchen looked strangely at Lu Yanwu for a few moments. He had learned from the Sea of Zhou about her identity and knew she was the eldest daughter of the City Lord of Fire Cloud, a person of notable status.

The previous two, Fang Mingyu from Xingtian City and Lin Shifei from White Flame City, had already declared at the Lantai River that they were giving up on the lotus seeds. Only Lu Yanwu had not made any statement.

But Ye Qingchen hadn’t expected that she would even follow him directly!

"These Creation Lotus Seeds are indeed rare, but they are not unattainable. With your status and background, acquiring equivalent Heavenly and Earthly Treasures shouldn’t be difficult. Why come to me?" Ye Qingchen asked curiously.

Hearing this, Lu Yanwu hesitated, embarrassed, "I’ve had a falling out with my family. Unless I yield, they won’t provide me any support. I’m currently at the bottleneck of the Celestial Venerable Seventh Layer and need just six lotus seeds to break through my cultivation!"

Saying this, she looked at Ye Qingchen with a pleading expression, "Mr. Ye, what do you think? Name your price, I’m willing to buy them!"

Ye Qingchen nodded in understanding.

Children from such major families often appear glamorous on the surface, but in reality, are entangled in endless schemes and rivalries. However, he wasn’t interested in the reason behind her falling out with her family.

"Since you’ve asked, I’m not an unreasonable person." Lu Yanwu was delighted, but Ye Qingchen continued with a half-smile, "However, what can you offer to buy them with?"

Hearing this, Lu Yanwu’s expression fell.

Pills? Ye Qingchen didn’t need them; these thirty-six lotus seeds were the best healing treasures and cultivation enhancers. Weapons? Ye Qingchen wasn’t lacking those either. Though she couldn’t recognize his weapon, it was undoubtedly a Saint-tier Spirit Sword.

As for cultivation techniques? Ye Qingchen had previously cleaved a river and slain the Furious Dragon Flood Dragon, which likely wasn’t ordinary swordsmanship.

She hadn’t considered these issues and just impulsively sought him out.

Seeing the teasing look in his eyes, Lu Yanwu hesitated, thinking, could he be coveting me? With this thought, her eyes became wary.

Noticing her odd look, Ye Qingchen sighed, "What are you thinking? Fine, let’s be frank. I need a place rich in Spiritual Qi for a residence. Can you provide such a place?"

This was something Ye Qingchen had been contemplating for days.

He considered that he might stay in the Kunlun Realm for a long time and couldn’t possibly reside in an inn indefinitely. Inns pose many inconveniences. Plus, he might bring Lin Jiuyuan, Qian Qiuxue, and Yao Qing from the Barbaric Continent someday, necessitating a place to settle.

Ordinary places wouldn’t suffice for him. With Lu Yanwu actively seeking him, it was a great opportunity.

Being a member of such a major race, she naturally had access to information networks far superior to those of the Sea of Zhou.

"A place rich in Spiritual Qi?"

Lu Yanwu hadn’t anticipated such a request, and after some reflection, she suddenly slapped her forehead, "Ah, there is such a place. However, numerous powerful beasts have already occupied it. But the area’s Spiritual Qi concentration far exceeds that of other places. I wonder if Mr. Ye would be satisfied with that area?"

As she spoke, she nervously watched Ye Qingchen.

"Oh? Which place?" Ye Qingchen asked curiously.

"Hidden Dragon Mountain!"

Lu Yanwu pronounced each word deliberately.

Through her explanation, Ye Qingchen learned that Hidden Dragon Mountain is a peak among the Celestial Dragon Mountains, one hundred and eighty miles from Lintian City, named so because of its dragon-submerging shape.

She once stumbled upon it and discovered its abundant Spiritual Qi, several times higher than the outside world.

Places with rich Spiritual Qi usually attract cultivators and, likewise, attract some beasts to inhabit, much like Heavenly and Earthly Treasures do!

"What kind of beasts?" Ye Qingchen casually asked.

"Many beasts, but I couldn’t see clearly..." Lu Yanwu admitted awkwardly. Seeing Ye Qingchen frown slightly, she explained, "I originally entered Hidden Dragon Mountain to find Heavenly and Earthly Treasures."

"Although I couldn’t find any Spiritual Treasures, I discovered its abundant Spiritual Qi and intended to stay temporarily. But who would have thought..."

At this, Lu Yanwu showed evident fear.

"Thought what?" the Sea of Zhou promptly inquired.

"I never expected that as soon as I entered Hidden Dragon Mountain, many beasts charged at me. There were Sea-Flipping Flood Dragons and Earth-Shaking Celestial Tigers, dozens of them...each one a thousand or a hundred feet long, probably stronger than the Furious Dragon Flood Dragon. I caught just a glimpse before fleeing!"

Lu Yanwu couldn’t help but tense up, showing that the scene on the mountain deeply impacted her.

"So many beasts? Can Hidden Dragon Mountain still be accessed?" the Sea of Zhou asked, mouth agape, quickly turning to Ye Qingchen, "Mr. Ye, this place sounds too dangerous. It’s better to choose another location; there’s no need to risk yourself for Hidden Dragon Mountain..."

With dozens of beasts on par with the Furious Dragon Flood Dragon, such a situation might even be beyond Ye Qingchen’s capabilities, right?

Moreover, Lu Yanwu had only just entered Hidden Dragon Mountain. If she ventured deeper, there might be even more beasts.

"Really?" Ye Qingchen squinted thoughtfully.

One mountain cannot hold two tigers.

Typically, if a powerful beast appears in an area, a second rarely does. This situation was clearly abnormal and undoubtedly strange! With this thought, he clapped his hands and declared:

"I’m going nowhere else; I’ll just visit Hidden Dragon Mountain!"

The Sea of Zhou initially wanted to persuade him further but, seeing Ye Qingchen’s decision, relented.

As the three set off for Hidden Dragon Mountain.

The news of Ye Qingchen’s battle at the Lantai River had spread like a storm throughout Lintian City, shaking the entire city to its core!