Chapter 134: This Young Master Gets Sold On Adventure

Chapter 134: This Young Master Gets Sold On Adventure

Thanks to the buzz of activity that enveloped the entirety of Reservoir Town and the Garrison, they were forced to postpone their leaving out of caution. They didnt stay in their original inn. However, instead moving to another out-of-the-way inn favored by merchants and far away from where they met Xi Wangmu. It wasnt a complete guarantee that they were hidden from the Peach River Sword Schools prying eyes. It was unknown just how much theyd penetrated the ranks of Reservoir Town, but it offered them peace of mind at least.

Chen Haoran and Bao Si had stayed holed up in the room for the most part, sometimes descending to listen in on the gossip of the merchants. Xie Jin, on the other hand, was out in the town trawling for information on the fight that had occurred. The details came to light in the following days. A group of Liquid Meridians had successfully discovered an old ruin in the jungle and walked away with a fortune. Theyd gone to have a party when a disagreement had flared up amongst them about the distribution of loot which had attracted the attention of less-than-savory listeners whod been dining and some Imperial officers. The flare-up left twenty people dead and resulted in the entire dining pavilion being burned to cinders.

Chen Haoran was content to leave sleeping dogs lie while he waited for an opportunity to leave Reservoir Town. Unfortunately, it wasnt the best idea to test the attentiveness of law enforcement in the wake of a large incident like this. Xie Jin meanwhile became possessed with some manic energy that saw him leave early in the day and return late at night. He didnt spare a word to Chen Haoran or to an increasingly frustrated Bao Si. The allowance of patience she decided to give him in the aftermath of their fight eventually ran out.

Xie Jin, Bao Si said through gritted teeth as Xie Jin burst into the room with tired eyes and ink blotches on his cheeks. His arms were full of rolled-up papers. If you cant give me a good explanation for staying here, then dont blame me when I stop being nice about it.

Xie Jin blinked. Despite how red his eyes were, there was a liveliness to them that couldnt be hidden. Chen Haoran hadnt seen him this excited since their journey to Zumulu. Do you understand whats been happening in Reservoir Town the past few days? Xie Jin asked her.

I know that its none of our business, Bao Si snapped. We have to return and report back whats happened here to Grandpa Xie and the Elders. She narrowed her eyes. Or have you forgotten that?Follow current novels on novelb((in).(com)

Xie Jin brushed off her accusation. The Grand Shaman obviously wasnt contacting the tribe at Xi Wangmus behest. Now that the meetings have been had, how long do you think shell remain out of contact? We might go back and find out theyve already been told about the situation.

What they might learn from my Master and what they might learn from me are Bao Si took a shuddering breath. two different things now.

Do you want to return empty-handed? Xie Jin speared Bao Si with bright eyes and halted the rest of her argument. Is bringing back bad news the only thing you want to do.

Bao Si grimaced. Its not only bad news. At least Grandpa Xie will get a Longevity Elixir. Despite saying that, she didnt look very pleased. She shook her head. Anyway, what are you implying? What have you been doing these past days?

Xie Jin walked past her and spread the papers hed been carrying across the table. Okay, so a new ruin was discovered, right? The location was leaked after the original explorers fought. Wandering cultivators and Garrison soldiers have been rushing from Reservoir Town to it the last few days.

What does this have to do with us? Bao Si asked. If there were real value in those ruins, then itd be monopolized by Crystal Transformation Realms. Theres no place for us to intervene.

You would think that, Xie Jin said, spreading open a map of Zumulu and using a curious Phelps to weigh down one side of it. When Chen Haoran peered over to look at it, he found a complicated jigsaw of what looked like tribal boundaries and the Empires zones of control. Except weve already gotten word back from the Crystal Transformations that got there first. The whole ruin is surrounded by a formation that prevents any cultivator above the Liquid Meridian Realm from entering.

So instead of the Crystal Transformations, it will be the Empire that monopolizes it. Whats your point? Bao Sis tone was sardonic.

Except they cant, Xie Jin said. He pointed to a black circle on the map. Next to the circle was a large shaded area that Chen Haoran couldnt make heads or tails of. Because its here.

Bao Si frowned, obviously, the map made more sense to her. You mean to tell me its right next to the Tenth Green Hell?

They cant do anything to the formation because if something goes wrong, it could trigger a reaction from the Green Hell, Xie Jin excitedly said.

Chen Haoran drummed his fingers against his leg as he weighed the pros and cons. Bao Si bit her lip as she did the same.

Xie Jin sighed. I know its risky. But were cultivators. Would we have come as far as we have today without taking risks?

Easy for you to say, Bao Si darkly muttered.

Dont think youre that much better, Xie Jin rebuked. Youre the one who barged into the Elders council to demand the Grand Shaman take you as her apprentice.

It was already a done deal. It was a calculated move on my part to show the Grand Shaman who I was.

Im sure being made to stand facing a corner for three days as punishment afterward was also calculated.

Bao Si flushed. Chen Haoran stood there in disbelief. It was a reaction hed never seen from Bao Si before. It seemed even she wasnt immune to embarrassing childhood memories.

Xie Jin gathered up his maps. Listen. I know you guys are interested in this. Lets do it this way. Well go to the ruins and scout them out. If the situation looks good, then we can go in, and if it doesnt, then well just leave. At the very least, we should scout it out and make the decision ourselves rather than let time do it for us.

In another life, Xie Jin could have been a salesman.

Okay, Im in, Chen Haoran said. Im a little nervous now to leave on the official road anyway.

Bao Si looked between Xie Jin and Chen Haoran before sighing. Fine. We can scout it out. However, I will be the one deciding if we go in or not.

Xie Jin smiled brilliantly. Trust me. Im a history genius. Once I see those ruins for myself, Ill probably find some ancient secret thatll let us run away a mother lode.

Bao Si buried her face in her hands. Im already regretting my decision.

Right, Chen Haoran said. You said the trial has a time limit, right? How long do we have to get there?

Xie Jins smile immediately became sheepish. Ahright. He held up his hands placatingly. Now, dont be startled, but

Ah, his bad feeling indicator. Chen Haoran had wondered where that went.

we should probably leave right now.