CHAPTER 267: CHAPTER 262: TREASURE NEWS

"Brother Huang, there’s a bug at your feet." Li Fan said with a smile, not bothering to lower his voice.

Huang Xiong looked down, then stepped on it, but as he did so, he hesitated for a moment. His foot rubbed forcefully, and when he lifted his foot, he saw the bug emitting a golden glow, making a faint chirping sound.

"What is this?" Huang Xiong shouted.

"Probably a Demon Worm." Yue Qingqiu replied from behind. In Yun Meng Swamp, such Demon Worms were not uncommon.

"Where did the Demon Worm come from?" Huang Xiong’s Mysterious Technique activated, and golden light burst from his foot. He crushed it forcefully, and with a squelching sound, he saw the golden demon worm’s armor shatter, now motionless, dead beneath his foot.

In the adjacent villa, the elder Tong Liang looked briefly in Li Fan’s direction, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. These ignorant young things dared to step on his demon worm?

Then, a mocking smile appeared in his eyes, and he walked into the room, pushing the door open to see numerous worms writhing around, densely packed.

That group of soft-skinned, tender-fleshed people should be quite favored by these little creatures?

On Li Fan’s side, he was already wary of the elder, but the opponent seemed to be just someone at the Initial Stage of Condensed Core, not posing much threat to him. If any malice arises later...

"After traveling all the way, everyone should rest well." Li Fan said to Lu Yuan and the others.

In an unfamiliar environment, Li Fan planned to rest a bit and wait for Sun Zhao’s news.

As night fell, moonlight bathed the surroundings, and Li Fan walked to the side of the villa, gazing into the distance. Below, the lights were bright, resembling a winding giant dragon.

"This place is quite nice." Li Fan said softly, with Lu Yuan quietly sitting there.

"Mm." Lu Yuan nodded gently.

"How is your Divine Soul recovery now?" Li Fan asked.

"Ever since I acquired the Sword Scripture, I’ve been cultivating continuously and have already recovered well," Lu Yuan said, her bright and soft eyes reflecting the moonlight. Gazing at Li Fan, she continued, "Even without the Divine Soul recovery treasures, it’s alright..."

"Lu Yuan, you lied."

"Soul injuries aren’t easily recoverable, so don’t deceive me." Li Fan looked into her eyes and said, "Don’t worry, no matter the distance, I’ll find it. Moreover, it should not be too difficult; Senior Sun should be able to gather information."

Back in the Secret Realm, Lu Yuan had been injured for his sake, using the Soul Burning Sword Dao, nearly losing her life. Hence, Li Fan had always kept this matter in his heart until arriving here at West Emperor Island.

To Li Fan, obtaining the item that could restore the Divine Soul was a must.

Lu Yuan looked at Li Fan, pondering, somewhat avoiding his gaze, said, "If it can’t be found, don’t force it."

"I’m going back to rest."

With those words, she walked back towards the room.

Li Fan watched Lu Yuan’s departing figure; her heart seemed heavier than before, completely different from the Lu Yuan he remembered on Li Mountain.

At that time, Lu Yuan was cold and aloof with a singular focus on Sword Dao, hailed as the hope of Li Mountain.

Then, he appeared...

Li Fan didn’t think much more, sitting cross-legged alone, closed his eyes, and activated the Sword Scripture. Instantly, starry light descended from the night sky, bathing his white-clothed figure in moonlight, bright and radiant.

Under the nighttime, the city under the villa remained lively.

In the villa next to Li Fan, a woman was practicing cultivation. At that moment, she seemed to have sensed something, and she looked up, extending her Divine Sense, faintly feeling the starlight descending, falling into the villa next door.

"Absorbing the essence of sun and moon?"

The woman murmured, seemingly, it was Sword Aura.

Previously, there was no one there.

The woman’s figure flashed, mana surging, taking flight into the sky.

She hovered above her own villa, looking towards Li Fan’s side. Seeing Li Fan’s youthful face, she couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise.

She had thought it was an old Sword Cultivator.

"So handsome," the woman secretly thought. Li Fan seemed to sense something, opened his eyes during cultivation, looking towards that side and saw the woman gazing at him.

This woman appeared to be in her thirties, dressed in a purple long dress that perfectly outlined her figure, possessing a pair of captivating phoenix eyes, with a smile on her face, mature yet retaining her charm.

Noticing him, the woman smiled enchantingly with a touch of allure, saying, "Didn’t disturb your cultivation, little brother, did I?"

"Senior already knew the answer," Li Fan responded. The woman continued smiling, "Blame sister for being curious. I thought a formidable practitioner arrived, but I didn’t expect someone so young and handsome, able to refine the Sword Seed with the essence of sun and moon. This talent truly makes sister envious."

"Senior is too kind," Li Fan replied calmly.

"Mind if we get to know each other, how about I come over for a visit?" the woman smiled, yet before Li Fan could speak, the sound of a door opening interrupted. He turned to see a cold figure approaching, capturing the woman’s gaze, and softly said, "If you know you’re disturbing someone’s cultivation, isn’t it discourteous to persist?"

The woman was taken aback upon seeing Lu Yuan, then smiled at Li Fan and said, "Sister is right, then, we’ll talk again at dawn."

With that, she smiled and withdrew.

"Hahaha..." A hearty laugh came from the side. The woman cursed in frustration, "What’s so funny, Meng?"

"It’s funny, of course, I laugh," the laugh continued, and the woman coldly replied, "Want to fight?"

"Not fighting, just watching the show."

"If you’re not fighting, shut your mouth," Luo Qingyan said coldly, and the man did not respond further.

Li Fan showed a slight peculiar expression, turned back to glance at Lu Yuan, who had already returned to her room, seemingly to shield him from troubles.

"Cultivators at the Condensed Core Realm can sense strongly; it seems cultivating here will inevitably be noticed by others," Li Fan thought.

Among practitioners, few can refine the Sword Seed using the essence of sun and moon, naturally making them stand out, attracting the woman’s attention.

Even the laughing man, clearly more than just the woman had noticed him.

Now, he’s in the world of Condensed Core Realm cultivators.

After all, he’s only one realm away from Condensed Core himself.

......

The next morning, Sun Zhao and Yan Qingmeng came to Li Fan’s side.

"Brother Yang, there’s news." Sun Zhao said with a smile, seemingly quite pleased, finding out the information within a day.

"What’s the news?" Li Fan asked, looking somewhat solemn.

"Arriving early doesn’t compare to being timely. Yesterday, I went out to gather information and happened to come across some news. A few days later, there will be a trade fair in the city, and some information about treasures has already been released. It’s said that someone has brought a bottle of Resurrection Jade Dew, of high grade. For ordinary people, even those on the brink of death can be revived, and for Qi Cultivators, this item can enhance the Divine Soul and can also be used to repair damaged Divine Souls," Sun Zhao said.

"Trade fair?" Li Fan asked.

"Yes." Sun Zhao nodded, "I’ve already introduced you to some circumstances of West Emperor Island. Here, many people will bring treasures over for trade, resulting in various small trade fairs. These have continued over the years. This time, the trade fair featuring Resurrection Jade Dew will have high entry requirements; mostly only Condensed Core Realm practitioners can participate, but that’s not an issue. I’ll get entry qualifications for Brother Yang."

"However, one more thing, Resurrection Jade Dew is a life-saving item at crucial moments, especially for those severely injured Divine Souls. Brother Yang, as a Sword Cultivator, must understand, if the Sword Seed is injured, it’s equivalent to a trauma to the Divine Soul. Hence, there will definitely be intense competition. Even if acquired, one must be cautious of plots. Such affairs, are far too common on West Emperor Island..."

"Understood." Li Fan nodded. West Emperor Island has no rules, the trade fair has few constraints; once trade is done, it’s down to one’s capabilities.

"When exactly will it be?" Li Fan asked again.

"Not known yet. Once I find out the precise time, I’ll inform Brother Yang," Sun Zhao said.

"Alright." Li Fan nodded, "Thanks for the trouble, Senior."

"It’s a minor thing, but getting that item may prove tricky. At that time, I might not be able to offer much help," Sun Zhao said.

"Understood." Li Fan nodded, knowing it would be up to him.

Li Fan glanced ahead, seeing Lu Yuan standing there, walking over, and said, "Senior Sun, this trade fair, if the treasures are acquired, it might cause some ripples, right?"

"Inevitable." Sun Zhao replied.

Lu Yuan slightly raised her head to look at Li Fan.

"No worries, leave it to me." Li Fan said to Lu Yuan, in the Secret Realm, they had escaped death together.

Now that they were so close to restoring Lu Yuan’s Divine Soul, he was determined to achieve it. He only hoped this news wouldn’t complicate matters.