Chapter 590: Treasures of the Netherworld
Chapter 590: Treasures of the Netherworld
The reincarnates were still too timid, and indeed, Bright Province City was currently at the center of the vortex. Not only them, but even the more influential Gate Guardians and spirits dared not come.
Some were secretly moving their belongings elsewhere, and Hu Ma was almost infuriated.
Our Pacifying Evil Office is so rule-abiding and generous with its rewards. In the eyes of these people, are we really so unappreciated?
However, Hu Ma didn't bother understanding the others, but he was considerate towards the reincarnates. Given their common characteristics, the fact that they could be persuaded to participate in such a gathering was already extremely rare.
"Gua Prefecture?"
Hearing Hu Ma's words, the others also pondered for a moment and said, "Why choose there?"
Hu Ma replied, "Relatively speaking, it's closer."
"Moreover, among the four major targets, struggling for Heaven's Mandate is also very important, even crucial to the foundation of everything."
"Now, with my cooperation with Bu Shi Niu, I've also laid a small foundation for us reincarnates. If we want other reincarnates to trust us, we naturally have to let them witness our actions."
"Gua Prefecture is neither under the direct control of the Ten Surnames nor too close to their influence. It's a place where they can observe the situation here and even participate in the excitement..."
"...Isn't that perfect?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, the crowd became more solemn. Erguotou spoke first in a low voice, "I just returned and heard about the situation here. The Grain Protection Army's influence is indeed significant."
"They already possess the wilderness spirit, and there are numerous mystics around them. It's possible that they could be of use to us."
"Moreover, I've been back for a short time, but I've learned that this Grain Protection General seems to have been supported by the Wandering Ghost's family..."
"..."
Hu Ma remained silent for a moment before speaking softly, "Please rest assured, my friends. I know this Grain Protection General well."
"He's a wilderness hero who eats the people's grain, and Bu Shi Niu is by his side. Although he borrows the name of that Noble Lord, he is the furthest from the Ten Surnames."
"If you don't believe in his foundation and conduct, you can go and observe for yourselves."
"And borrowing the Noble Lord's name is also unavoidable. The struggle for Heaven's Mandate involves too many parties. We reincarnates must hide, and we were unprepared before, so we had no choice but to do this."
"..."
"This..."
Erguotou couldn't put his mind at ease with just these words, but at this moment, White Wine Miss suddenly spoke up, "I believe in Old Bai Gan."
"My friends, we no longer have time to think about various possibilities. We reincarnates have already fallen behind too much. If we keep hesitating, we won't be able to accomplish anything. We must trust each other and do our best."
"..."
Hearing her words, Hu Ma heaved a slight sigh of relief.
Not every reincarnate was as trusting as Sweet Potato Burn, who held no reservations about him... or perhaps it wasn't trust, but simply a love for excitement.
The key to success or failure lay in how he, as a descendant of the Hu Clan, could gain the trust of the reincarnates, who were accustomed to doubting and fearing the unknown.
Although he had prepared his explanation, if others insisted on interrogating him, he might still reveal his secret.
The secret of his identity as a descendant of the Hu Clan was too significant to disclose at this time, as no one could predict what unexpected events might occur.
"It's rare to see Little White trusting someone so much..."
After hearing White Wine Miss's words, Erguotou remained silent, feeling somewhat discouraged. Red Wine Miss, who had been holding back for a long time, couldn't help but speak up, "But I can't help but feel that what you're saying is a bit far-fetched."
"After all, the Ten Surnames are so prestigious, and the Wandering Ghost's family is known for their extensive knowledge. How could they be so easily manipulated by us?"
"According to what you're saying, two of the four Hall Masters under him are related to us, and even the emperor he supported is one of our people..."
"...Are you treating this young master of the Hu Clan as a fool?"
"..."
"?"
Hearing these words, Hu Ma was momentarily stunned: 'What are they talking about?'
As Red Wine Miss asked her question, White Wine Miss merely gave a cold laugh without explaining.
Erguotou, who had been pondering for a long time, suddenly spoke up in a low voice, "To be honest, I might not believe it if it were something else, but if you say that this young master of the Hu Clan is a fool..."
"I actually believe it."
"..."
Hu Ma was even more confused by his sudden statement: 'What's this all about?'
"It's true."
Erguotou seemed to be struggling as well, stuttering for a while before finally letting out a long sigh and saying, "My friends, I left on a serious matter."
"I wanted to find that Senior Green Snail Spring to gather more information. I didn't find the person, but I finally got the chance to go to the Bridge."
"..."
"To the Bridge?"
Hearing this, the crowd didn't seem very impressed. Going to the Bridge was a significant matter, but for the reincarnates' current predicament, it seemed like a minor help.
Moreover, among the four of them, there was already someone who had crossed the Bridge.
Erguotou quickly added, "The key isn't in crossing the Bridge, but what happens after crossing it."
"Not to mention Old Bai Gan, you two should understand that once you're on the Bridge, even taking a single step brings you closer to the other side. And the closer you are to the other side, the easier it is for those on the other side to discover you. That's why we reincarnates often choose to remain in the Mansion."
"I, too, was forced by the situation to cross the bridge, and the key point is, White Wine Miss, you must remember the item we brought from the Hundred Corpse Tomb in Fox Coffin Village?"
"You see, once I cross the bridge, that item will be of use..."
"..."
As he spoke, he paused slightly, and White Wine Miss suddenly seemed surprised, even lowering her voice subconsciously, "Did you find it?"
"That thing, it actually exists?"
"..."
Even Hu Ma was suddenly attentive, "What?"
Er Gu Tou had once brought an item from Fox Coffin Village in Old Yin Mountain, and he had seen it too. It was a treasure that could shift the positions of heaven and earth, undoubtedly powerful, but not particularly special.
"Yes."
Er Gu Tou slowly explained, "This item has been in your possession for a long time, and you should know that it's a compass. With it, you can locate that kind of thing."
"When I first crossed the bridge, of course, I didn't dare to venture too far. My primary goal was to test if this compass worked..."
"..."
White Wine Miss was clearly concerned, "And then?"
Hu Ma and Red Wine Miss, standing nearby, were also visibly tense, "What is it?"
"The Otherworldly Flower, or..."
White Wine Miss took a deep breath and slowly said, "Purple Heavenly Age."
"This is the legendary supreme quality Heavenly Age. It's not surprising that you two haven't heard of it. I know about it because it's an ingredient used by the Life Fate Sect to refine the Immortality Elixir."
"As for its function, all you need to know is that when ordinary people consume it, their spiritual power increases significantly, and they become impervious to evil influences. They may even have the hope of becoming..."
"..."
"Celestial!"
"..."
"Hmm?"
Hu Ma's heart trembled at the unexpected word, and a bad premonition arose, but he didn't know how to voice his concern.
Red Wine Miss, on the other hand, was clearly more astonished, "Isn't this thing fake?"
White Wine Miss slowly replied, "In theory, it should be."
"Ladies and gentlemen, this matter is of great importance. My life and fortune are in your hands, so please don't betray me."
Seeing that White Wine Miss had already spoken, Er Gu Tou sighed, "If this matter wasn't so astonishing, I would have found it hard to process on my own. I didn't even have the courage to speak about it, and I'd rather die than reveal it."
"The flesh and blood of the Heavenly Age, mortals believe there are only a few types: black, white, green, red, and gold. There have always been rumors of higher-quality Heavenly Ages, but no one has ever produced one, so it's been dismissed as a myth."
"But I've known for a long time that the Purple Heavenly Age does exist."
"In the legends of our Ancient Wandering Ghost, it's mentioned that this type of Heavenly Age was found by the Ten Surnames long ago, but each family hid it away."
"Mortals rarely see it because the Purple Heavenly Age doesn't exist in the mortal realm; it grows in the Netherworld."
"..."
His words instantly captured everyone's attention, but the feeling in their hearts was peculiar. Something that grew in the Netherworld?
Even the Netherworld was just a name, and they couldn't accurately define it...
"All the sects in the world recognize the Ten Surnames as their origin, and all Mystics, whether willing or not, must acknowledge that they have an ancestor above them."
Er Gu Tou continued, "But we reincarnates are naturally cautious and dare not approach them. Yet, we also don't want to remain forever beneath them. So, I've long thought of using the clues passed down in my sect to search for this compass in Old Yin Mountain, and then use it to find the Wandering Ghost Sect's hidden Purple Heavenly Age..."
"It was indeed smooth. I found it, but it's not what I expected. Rather than calling it a Purple Heavenly Age, it's more like an intangible, ethereal energy."
"So, I followed the method of the Ancient Wandering Ghost and, as a Wandering Ghost disciple, I bowed and pleaded..."
"I swear, at that moment, I was filled with fear and took the greatest risk of my life. I just wanted to ask for a small amount to taste it..."
"But I never imagined..."
"..."
As he spoke, a hint of astonishment could be heard in his voice, "With just one bow, the door opened, and it gave as much as I asked for..."
"The Ten Surnames wouldn't even reveal the existence of this thing, let alone allow outsiders to touch it. Yet, they were so generous..."
"To be honest, at that moment, I thought I was the long-lost son of the Hu family. Why else would they treat me so well?"
"..."
"Open to Solicitation?"
His words silenced everyone in the room, leaving them dumbfounded and unable to respond.
Er Gu Tou sighed, "That young master of the Hu family suffers and endures in the realm of the living, yet such a treasure is left unguarded, not even locked away..."
"Tell me, if this isn't foolishness, what is?"
"..."
Everyone fell silent, each feeling that something was amiss, "It does sound like foolishness..."
(End of Chapter)
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