Chapter 228 Law Enforcement Elder Guards the World (42)

Shen Zhuo took out the Fleeting Life Mirror and activated it. This time, he saw bustling streets filled with many people, all curiously and surprisingly observing them.

Shen Zhuo frowned. “Has Master gone to the mortal realm?”

Zhong Jin and the others gathered around.

“Greetings, Master.”

“Greetings, Master.”

“Greetings, Law Enforcement Elder.”

Bai Tang gestured for them to skip the formalities and said, “Didn’t I promise to bring you candy the next time we met? I had to prepare it early. Who can say when the next meeting will be? If nothing was prepared, it would be a disappointment to our A’Zhuo.”

Shen Zhuo had intended to say he wasn’t looking forward to it, but the words that came out were, “Master is right.”

Zhong Jin leaned on his hand and said, “Master always keeps her word. Master, we have completed our first training task successfully.”

Bai Tang praised them, “Everyone did very well.”

“Immortal, Immortal, this is the most, most, most delicious candy from our humble shop. We normally don’t sell it; it’s usually sent to the palace for His Majesty. I am deeply grateful for your help in ridding us of the demon. Since you want to bring candy for your disciple, this is the best we can offer. Please, Immortal, don’t be offended.”

Upon hearing Bai Tang’s words, the shopkeeper immediately produced the candy without hesitation.

“This candy is excellent. I accept it. Thank you, shopkeeper,” Bai Tang said, not refusing.

In the next moment, she vanished from sight, leaving behind a group of onlookers.

Bai Tang was back on the clouds, leaning against Canglan, still preparing to set off.

Bai Tang appeared relaxed. “I have already contacted the sect. Your next training location has been changed to Forest of Flowing Harmonies. You are to arrive within a month.”

Though the change was somewhat unexpected, no one questioned it.

“Understood.”

Shen Zhuo pondered for a moment and asked, “Master, is there something special in Forest of Flowing Harmonies?”

Bai Tang replied, “In about half a month, the Forest of Flowing Harmonies will experience a natural phenomenon. A natural secret realm will open here, with its entrance located near the center. An ancient divine beast, the Phoenix, is also about to appear. If you’re fortunate, you may obtain it and form a contract with it. There will also be an Ancestor’s cave awaiting a successor.”

Everyone inhaled sharply, their eyes showing a glimmer of excitement.

Secret realms were highly desirable places, and a natural secret realm was even more so. The dangers were matched by the rich rewards. An ancient divine beast like the Phoenix was a rarity, unlike ordinary beasts. The cave of an Ancestor, containing their legacy, was typically left by a powerful individual.

Shen Zhuo remained impassive, his thoughts seemingly unaffected.

Bai Tang continued, “You may compete, but do not let it damage your relationships. The Phoenix, as a divine beast, will choose on its own. If it is not fated, it simply won’t be. As for the Ancestor’s cave, I would advise against seeking it.”

“Understood, Master,” the disciples replied.

Shen Zhuo said slowly, “The legacy left in that cave is actually of little use, right, Master?”

Bai Tang acknowledged with a smile, “You are quite perceptive, little disciple. It indeed has little practical value.”

Noting the confusion among the others, Zhong Jin explained, “Master says that our spiritual energy is increasingly abundant. The person who left behind that cave must have passed away thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago. We are continually improving, and everything—be it techniques, alchemy formulas, talismans, or spiritual tools—has advanced far beyond the past. Those ancient relics would be of minor use to us now. Hence, Master advises against seeking out the cave for its legacy, as it’s both dangerous and thankless.”

The others, upon hearing this, had their enthusiasm dimmed.

Bai Tang then asked, “A’Jin, A’Zhuo, how did you feel when you left Floating Cloud Town?”

Noticing that Bai Tang was conversing with Zhong Jin and Shen Zhuo, the others prudently stepped aside, recognizing that it would be inappropriate for them to listen in on what someone else’s Master was discussing.

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