Chapter 796: Chapter 796

""""Cultivator Gu’s cave abode? Where is it located? Are there any restrictions or troubles? With your divine skills, you can’t solve them?""

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

He would not agree without getting clear answers.

"It’s in Poison Dragon Valley. To reach Cultivator Gu’s cave abode, one must pass through a certain area occupied by a Sixth-Stage Late Blood Pupil Ape. To break the restrictions and take the treasure, it must be dealt with first. I was also injured by it," explained Zhang Shuo.

"Daoist Friend Zhang, if you truly want our help, then clarify the whole story, or we can provide no assistance," said Chu Buyu with seriousness.

"We stumbled upon that Cultivator Gu’s cave abode by chance. It’s likely the Zouhua cave of a Unity Cultivator. When we were breaking the restrictions, we were disrupted by a Sixth-Stage Late Soul-devouring Clam, which is why we exchanged for the Six-Petal Gold Soul Pill with Taoist Friend Shen. When we returned to Poison Dragon Valley, the Soul-devouring Clam was gone, replaced by the Sixth-Stage Late Blood Pupil Ape. We were no match for it and barely managed to escape," continued Zhang Shuo slowly.

"That Blood Pupil Ape can already speak human language, and its intelligence is not low. The demon fire it spits can corrupt a medium-grade Sky-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, and it possesses immense strength. This isn’t the worst part; on our way escaping, we encountered cultivators from the Fine Fire Clan. They are still unaware of our real purpose, but if we delay too long, they might discover Cultivator Gu’s cave abode. This is why I’ve invited you to help before my wounds have fully healed," added Zhang Qing.

"A Unity Cultivator’s Zouhua cave abode? Poison Dragon Valley?"

Shen Long frowned; he had never heard of Poison Dragon Valley. They had been mainly searching for places with "Qilin" in their name over the years.

"You might not recognize Poison Dragon Valley, but surely you know of the Azure Qilin Xu Family! Poison Dragon Valley was originally known as the Green Qilin Mountain Range, the ancestral land of the Xu Family. The Xu Family incurred the wrath of a powerful enemy, who, with the help of a Seventh-Stage Poisonous Jiao obliterated them. Since then, the area has been enveloped by miasma all year round and has been renamed to Poison Dragon Valley," said Zhang Shuo.

"The Azure Qilin Xu Family? Which Azure Qilin? There are too many forces with the same name; we are not very familiar with the Thunder Continent," Shen Long asked with a frown, inwardly feeling elated.

Zhang Shuo dipped his right index finger in some tea and wrote the characters "Azure Qilin" on the table.

"I have vaguely heard of it, but this matter is of great importance; we need to consider it," said Shen Long.

"No problem, but we don’t have much time. I hope Taoist Friend Shen can give us an answer within three days," Zhang Shuo said solemnly.

"Alright, we’ll consider it and contact you immediately," Shen Long agreed wholeheartedly.

After some small talk, Shen Long and Chu Buyu took their leave.

Upon returning to their accommodations, Chu Buyu took out a red, glowing Messaging Plate, input a spell, and said, "Daoist Friend Zhang, I have some matters I’d like to consult you on."

"Fairy Chu, feel free to ask. As long as I know, I will spare no effort to tell you all I can," replied Zhang Weidong.

"Have you heard of the Azure Qilin Xu Family?" Chu Buyu asked.

"I have. The Xu Family provoked a Unity Cultivator who released a Seventh-Stage Poisonous Jiao to annihilate them. After tens of thousands of years of change, their ancestral land, the Green Qilin Mountain Range, has also become a deadly land permeated with toxic gas, infested with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, and is now known as Poison Dragon Valley. Is there a problem?" Zhang Weidong explained.

"No problem. By the way, Daoist Friend Zhang, how much do you know about the Fine Fire Clan?" Chu Buyu continued to inquire.

"The Fine Fire Clan is a small clan, expert in the art of fire control, with many Unity Cultivators. Their relationship with our Human Clan is quite good, and they are also participating in this auction," Zhang Weidong answered truthfully.

"I see, thank you for the information, Daoist Friend Zhang," thanked Chu Buyu.

"No need for thanks; it’s just a small effort, Fairy Chu. There’s no need to be polite," Zhang Weidong said nonchalantly.

"I have some matters to attend to, so let’s leave it at that."

Chu Buyu finished speaking and cut off the connection.

"Zhang Shuo and Zhang Qing haven’t lied, but the Zouhua Cave might not be real. We still need to be cautious,"

Zhang Shuo knew the details about them, but they did not know the specifics about Zhang Shuo and Zhang Qing.

"Their cultivation is higher than ours. Daring to invite us to treasure hunt, they must have something up their sleeves. The great opportunity for my wife might just be in Poison Dragon Valley,"

"Perhaps! It’s just that we don’t know whether the Fine Fire Clan cultivators have discovered that ancient cultivator’s cave mansion."

Chu Buyu expressed his doubts.

"Let’s make an early start and return early. Let’s contact them right away."

Shen Long took out a red Messaging Plate, input a spell, and said, "Daoist Friend Zhang, we can go with you to treasure hunt, but you must leave an oath on the Green Lotus Forbidden Text so that you can’t attack us."

The Green Lotus Forbidden Text is a special kind of treasure that is effective even for Void Refining Cultivators. Once an oath is left on it, violating the oath would lead to retribution.

"Of course, for fairness, you must also leave an oath on the Thunder Forbidden Text,"

Zhang Shuo said with a frown.

"Daoist Friend Zhang, you are the ones inviting us to treasure hunt, and you are asking for our help, not the other way around. I’ve received news that Fine Fire Clan cultivators are active in the marketplace, and you may be targeted. You can refuse."

Shen Long’s tone was icy cold.

He was warning Zhang Shuo, who might indeed be being tracked by those Fine Fire Clan cultivators.

After a while, Zhang Shuo said, "Fine! I will inspect the authenticity of the Green Lotus Forbidden Text."

"No problem. Come to our dwelling."

Shen Long revealed their residence.

"Alright, we’ll come right over."

Shen Long put away the Messaging Plate, his face reflecting a contemplative expression.

"They compromised so quickly? It’s beyond my expectation. It seems they are also concerned,"

If it’s a trap, Zhang Shuo and Zhang Qing wouldn’t dare leave an oath on the Green Lotus Forbidden Text.

"Let’s hope it’s a false alarm. As long as no Unity Cultivators get involved, there should be no problems,"

Shen Long spoke in a solemn voice.

Before long, Zhang Shuo and Zhang Qing arrived.

Shen Long took out a page with ever-flowing azure light, and on the surface of the page, there was a mark of an azure lotus.

After a careful inspection, Zhang Shuo, confirming its authenticity, left his oath on it.

"I alone leaving an oath should be enough. Taoist Friend Shen, this is a display of my sincerity. If you do not agree, then let’s forget it."

Zhang Shuo stated, his expression serious.

"Alright! Let’s not delay and start immediately. I hope everything goes smoothly,"

They left the place and exited the marketplace. Chu Buyu summoned the Qianhuo Boat, carrying them into the high skies and away from there.

Two years later, the Qianhuo Boat appeared above a range of verdant green mountains undulating endlessly. The vegetation here was dense and a multitude of plants could be seen.

Worried about being tracked by the Fine Fire Clan cultivators, they conducted various checks along the way but found no trackers, so they finally felt at ease.

A short while later, the Qianhuo Boat came to a halt. Ahead, a large expanse of green miasma and a narrow valley appeared before them.

"This is Poison Dragon Valley. It’s shrouded in miasma for hundreds of millions of miles around, home to a plethora of venomous insects and beasts,"

Zhang Shuo explained.