novelraw Chapter 114 Holy Hand Manor
Chapter 114 Holy Hand Manor
"..."
Fang Jin couldn't help but curse inwardly. The two people who couldn't meet the task targets at all were indeed these two hypocritical guys. If he didn't show them a real challenge, they would never be convinced until they died.
Shi Dahu was truly sincere. After the battle in Fenglin and the several sparring sessions along the way, he became more convinced and devout than anyone else. As a rough and unrefined martial artist, he was simply a model and example.
"...Brother Fang, you are indeed no ordinary person."
Hu Shan and Miao Ying laughed at the same time, their eyes filled with a hint of wild joy. Having watched and directed the entire battle from the opposite side of the cliff, they had noticed some clues about Fang Jin.
After all, the firearm that decided the outcome seemed disproportionately powerful, and it was hard to imagine that the two elders who focused on defense would perish together because of it. However, they tacitly agreed not to ask any further questions afterward.
In retrospect, the firearm itself was a cover for his abilities; the flames were the true power Fang Jin controlled. Hu Shan and Tie Xin must have suffered an even more thorough and frenzied destruction within the sea of fire.
But in any case, their investment has yielded huge profits. Even if Fang Jin's power was not that of a grandmaster but, as rumored, a mythical spell obtained from a Buddhist nun... it seems they made even more money!
"Wishing Brother Fang every success."
The couple bowed respectfully, and Miao Ying took out a tray that had been prepared beforehand from under the table, stepped forward, and presented it to Fang Jin, smiling respectfully.
"These are some small gifts we prepared, local specialties from Suicide Ridge... They are also an apology to my foolish husband for taking things without permission and taking advantage of Brother Fang. Please accept them."
On the tray were two small bottles with round mouths and round bellies, one light blue and one dark green, with intricate spiral patterns engraved on their surfaces. When Fang Jin touched them, she could feel the continuous heat inside.
【Item: Gu Bottle】
[Quality: Spirituality]
【Item Characteristic 1: Weak Poison Gu, one of the ancestral Gu passed down in the Miao Village of Killer Ridge. It is only the size of a grain of rice and has a weak toxicity. However, as the quantity increases and more is used, it will subtly corrode the enemy's stomach and brain. It can seep into tea, making it colorless and tasteless, and it can also seep directly into the blood vessels through the skin and travel throughout the body.】
【Item Trait 2: Shadow Wing Gu, one of the ancestral Gu passed down in the Miao Village of Killer Ridge. It looks like an ordinary mosquito or fly, but it is tenacious and can fly thousands of miles. The scene seen can be reflected on the surface of the Gu bottle in sync, making it extremely good at long-distance detection】
[Note: Best bro! Bottom of the dime!]
After reading the description of the items, Fang Jin couldn't help but feel happy. Both the Weak Poison Gu and the Shadow Wing Gu made up for his weaknesses in certain aspects, which was a great boost to his current combat power system.
Sometimes Fang Jin felt that it was strange that someone as insidious as him received such righteous and great inheritances as the Star Eaters and the Earth King Temple.
It's like a doctor on duty, when faced with a patient causing a disturbance, silently pulling out a huge axe as thick as three people from under his desk, shouting "Eat my big bastard!" and hacking until blood flows like a river...
"Thanks!"
Fang Jin smiled and grabbed two Gu bottles, stuffing them into his bag amidst the astonished looks of the crowd. At the same time, he lifted the tent flap in the howling mountain wind, revealing a tall, shadowy figure that had been standing behind him for who knows how long.
It was a tall, deep purple steed, taller than the top of the tent, with scarlet eyes and bulging veins on its neck. The night wind whipped up white mist as it hit its body, making it appear fierce and menacing in the firelight.
"call--"
The Purple Black Steed, a savage species with unusual blood, possesses racial strength that ranks among the top few of the initial-level beings. It enjoys raw meat and is fond of killing, making it difficult to find such an excellent and fierce mount even in the vast world.
It's hard to imagine that this is just a reward from a side quest. This purple steed alone could have trampled Hu Shan to death and even had a chance to compete with Li Fu for the title of the number one person below the Grandmaster level.
Fang Jin mounted the horse and felt the power within its body, as if the mere flow of blood was equivalent to a heavy punch from an ordinary person. He couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation rising in his heart.
He began to wonder what the rewards would be after this dungeon run ended. Nightmare dungeon, multiple main quests, divine commissions... he would probably receive the most generous reward among players below the mid-level.
"Walk."
Fang Jin shouted in a low voice, and at the same time, he slammed his hand heavily on the horse's back. The force of the blow was enough to shatter metal, but the purple black horse just shook its head and then flew off like a wild purple lightning bolt!
The people in the tent were stunned as they looked at the collapsed and burned rocks and old trees. Although the system had blurred their feelings about the strange horse and the luggage, the shock was hard to dispel for a long time.
"..."
"I fucking said I should go with them!"
Shi Dahu slapped his thigh hard, letting out a final, extremely unwilling sigh.
……
Temporarily freed from the constraints of their identities, and with the terrifying speed of the Purple Black Steed, Fang Jin and his companions completed the remaining journey in just one night, arriving at the final stop of the Nine-Bend Grand Corridor.
It was a relatively small mountain ridge with rivers formed by the confluence of snowmelt on both sides, and in the middle was a sprawling estate built along the mountainside, adorned with flowering trees and sycamores, both magnificent and beautiful.
It was nearing early winter, with a thin layer of fine snow covering the buildings and treetops. The tips of the flowers were covered in tender white snow, and the cold wind blowing from the northern plains carried a refreshing and invigorating feeling that made people feel relaxed and lost in thought.
"Da da".
The black horse stepped into the snow, its hooves burning four circles in the snow. It took a few more steps out of curiosity, feeling the melting cold water slide through the gaps, and happily snorted a few times.
Even Fang Jin felt that the scenery was incredibly enchanting, like a miniature version of the Potala Palace from his previous life. For a moment, he was also somewhat captivated by it. The skilled physician knew how to enjoy himself even better than he had expected.
Upon seeing two women in white smiling and bowing in front of the manor, clearly having been waiting for a long time, Fang Jin composed himself and spurred his horse toward the manor gate.
To be honest, this was the first time he had faced a Grandmaster of the Jiazi era directly. Whether it was the Supreme Master of the Fusion Fire Dao or the Emperor of the Li Dynasty, they had only faced each other from a distance. Fang Jin had never truly felt the power of a Grandmaster.
"I hope this skilled physician is easy to get along with," Fang Jin sighed, as she prepared to dismount and hand the reins to the white-clad woman standing at the door. The woman smiled and extended her fingertips...
"..."
"No...don't..."
Suddenly, Cui Cui grabbed Fang Jin's sleeve, her fingertips turning white and her arm trembling. She looked at the two white-robed fairies in horror, and then at the beautiful manor behind her... A strong feeling of nausea surged up from her!
"...You can't see it? You should be able to!"
"They're not human... at least not alive! There isn't a single intact living person left in this hell!"