CHAPTER 324: ANCIENT TRIBES OF FORBIDDEN ZONES

The news regarding the Bright Cloud Island had already spread across the entire Forest City. However, Long Ming wasn’t bothered by that fact, as the Four Seasons Valley isn’t one to get bullied now.

After a day of rest, Wu Liang gathered all the disciples.

" Everyone, We are going to explore the city first before going to the Ruin Forest." Wu Liang spoke lightly.

" The Forest City is essentially controlled by two factions, The Chi Clan and the Qinglei Gate. You need to be careful of two of them." Her voice was serious.

" Even Imperial Sects and Ancient Families can’t mess with them."

" Are they that powerful?" Ming Yuexin was stunned. " Then why they aren’t famous outside?"

" Well, What Grand Elder said was true, but only till a certain extent." Meng Zhi joined them.

" As you know, the Great Sky Ruin is a forbidden zone in the Rain Dragon Continent. It’s existence was something beyond the ancient heavenly emperors."

" Only in certain periods, the Great Sky Ruins becomes less dangerous, allowing cultivators from outside to explore it. But have you never thought, if it’s this dangerous, how come there are cities inside the perimeter?"

" It’s because, some ancient tribes were blessed by the lands, allowing them to bypass a lot of restrictions of the Great Sky Ruins."

" The descendants of those tribes slowly formed these cities, creating habitable space in the forbidden zone." Meng Zhi explained.

" The Chi Clan and Qinglei Gate of Forest City, along with a few others in Palace City and Yin Lamp City, are the descendants of those tribes."

" There presence outside may not be distiguinshable, but inside the Great Sky Ruin, they have an innate advantage."

" Just like how a dragon outside can’t suppress a local serpent, most sects try to abide by their rules and try to not mess with them." Wu Liang nodded.

" But it also applies for them, as they couldn’t be too overbearing." Meng Zhi snorted lightly. " After all, the moment they walk out of the forbidden zone, their status won’t be...much worth in the eyes of other sects in Rain Dragon Continent."

The Forest City was vast, and the the market was selling unique things which didn’t appear in Grand Sky City.

" Freshly dug out thousand year old Jade Lingzhi! Five hundred thousand middle grade spirit stones and you can refine it into an Earth rank pill!"

" Beast core of a Mountain Moving Demon Bear! Only at 300,000 spirit stones!"

" Techniques! Battle techniques and secret arts, come and check our collections! The unique techniques which has been collected from the ancient ruins!"

The disciples of Four Seasons Valley were fascinated when they saw the market.

" Goodness! Those things are rare outside!"

" Should we purchase something? They are selling a Fourth Rank Yuan Boosting Pill only at fifty thousand spirit stones!"

Meng Zhi chuckled as she turned around and looked at them.

" Well, Disciples, you have earned quite a lot of money, and I won’t stop you from using it."

" However, Just remember that more than half of the things in the store here are fake." Meng Zhi winked.

" So, Whatever you buy, buy with some caution."

The girls who were excited to see the shiny treasures, felt a bucket of cold water pouring over their heads.

" Don’t worry, There are some trusted stores around here." Wu Liang laughed. " You can visit them. However, better save money for now as the market will increase in the coming days."

" Yes, Grand Elder!"

" Senior Brother, You know a lot about treasures, right?" Chen Yin suddenly jumped before Long Ming.

" Yes! How about you select some treasures for us?" Lin Xie nodded hurriedly.

" Well, Then all of you follow me." Long Ming chuckled. " I hope to find some true treasures among the pile of scraps."

" Hmm, I particularly do not lack a weapon." Mu Qinglian muttered. " I don’t think I need any treasures?"

Long Ming shook his head. " Just because you don’t need it now, doesn’t mean you won’t need it in future."

" Also, One can’t have enough treasures, right?"

" Hehe, I like your attitude, Brother Long." Ming Yuexin nodded with a grin.

With Long Ming’s Heavenly Revelation Eyes, he could easily discern the true nature of everything. Looking at the treasures, he could see which are true and which are fake.

For example, there was a beautiful patterned mushroom inside a glass box. The hawker introduced it as a Golden Mud Fungus which is two thousand years old.

Such a treasure would be definitely an excellent ingredient for pill refinement as its property allows to increase a Harmonization Realm cultivator’s spiritual energy.

However, Under the gaze of Long Ming’s Heavenly Revelation Eyes, he could see through its disguise.

It was actually a five hundred year old Yellow Spot Mushroom which was covered by a clever illusion spell.

Of course, once it’s sold, it’s certainly not the problem of the seller.

" Hmm? This sword..."

Long Ming looked at a sword with an interesting expression. " How much this is?"

" Ahh! Young Master, you really got sharp eyes!" The merchant instantly fawned on Long Ming.

" This is an Earth grade sword was excavated from the ancient battlefield around the Palace City. You know, the battlefield is filled with remnants of Dao Refining Realm and even Ancient Realm cultivators."

" This sword is forged from rare materials, and can be used as a natal weapon. For this piece, I will humbly ask for 500,000 spirit stones."

Long Ming stared at the man for a moment. " The most I can do is 50,000."

The merchant’s expression hardened. " Young Master, That’s...That’s too cheap. I can’t sell treasures at loss?!"

" You really think you can pass a rusty sword like this to me? Rare material? You think I don’t know that you polished it with Shiny Granite Powder?" Long Ming sneered.

" 100,000 spirit stones, and you will be still in profit,"

" 300,000..."

" 100,000." Long Ming remained firm.

" Haah...Young Master, It looks like this sword is fated to you."

Long Ming picked it up and gave it to Lin Xie. " Your Winter Spirit Sword Art will pair better with it."

" Huh? This sword looks a bit...ugly though?" Lin Xie was surprised. " But no worries, Since Senior Brother has said, It must be a great treasure."

" That sword...Did you buy it?"

Just before Lin Xie could put it away, a voice stopped her. Everyone turned around as their eyes turned slightly cold.

" How much did you pay for it?"

Suddenly, a beautiful girl looked at Lin Xie. " That sword, I will give you double of that. Please sell it to me."

A beautiful lady, oval shaped face with pretty red lips, her eyes were clear and bright. A sword on her back gave her a gentle yet heroic aura.

" Why should she?" Mu Qinglian stepped forward. " That’s something she bought, so it naturally belongs to her."

" Ahem, Beautiful sister, I am Chi Yuhao from the Chi Family. This lady is Shi Wenyu, the core disciple of Bright Cloud Island." A young man stepped forward as he looked at Mu Qinglian.

" How about you give me some face and allow her to take it? Whatever you have paid, we will pay four times of it."

" Tsk, Bright Cloud Island? What’s so great about them?" Ming Yuexin snorted. " Is your face made up of gold? Why should we value it?"

" It seems like you don’t know about the Chi Family of Forest City?" Chi Yuhao’s tone became slightly cold.

" Please, Sell that sword to us. In return, we will give you five silver grade Forest Ruin Tokens for free.:

The tokens of the three cities of Great Sky Ruins have extraordinary value. The tokens decrease the pressure outside of the city walls, and they hide a cultivator’s presence from the dangers of Great Sky Ruins.

The tokens in Forest City were sold by only the Chi Family and Qinglei Gate. Without them, exploring the Great Sky Ruin would be impossible.

" You all, why are you trying to engage with a rabid dog?" Long Ming finally opened his mouth. " The more you try to argue with him, the more he will bark."

Looking at Chi Yuhao, Long Ming spoke in a calm voice. " Our Four Seasons Valley is rich, but we have no fucks to give you."

" You are from Four Seasons Valley?" Shi Wenyu’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Long Ming, her eyes scanning him thoroughly.

" True Disciple of Four Seasons Valley, Long Ming." Long Ming nodded as he patted his paper fan on his palm.

" I am sure Lady Shi is someone with a broad heart. It’s merely a treasure and we can certainly give it to you. However, what happened yesterday..."

" It was our fault."

Surprisingly, Shi Wenyu cupped her fist.

" Our junior disciples didn’t know the immortal grotto was assigned to the Four Seasons Valley."

The disciples of Four Seasons Valley were surprised as they didn’t expect Shi Wenyu to apologize. They truly wondered if the conflict happened the day before was merely a misunderstanding?