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Chapter 65: The Route Map Named After You
Chapter 65: The Route Map Named After You
When Xiao Chen pulled out that chest of Fire Crystals, everyone around him froze in stunned silence.
What in the world was going on?
Did you come to the forbidden realm this time just to restock on Fire Crystals?
Lin Ping An was doubly bewildered. He’d personally witnessed Xiao Chen practicing spells for days afterward—when exactly did he find time to mine Fire Crystals?
Could it be that Xiao Chen had already harvested a full chest of Fire Crystals within the first two days?
If that were true, did it also mean he’d secretly mastered an incredibly powerful earth-element spell?
Recalling the endless thorned brambles from earlier, Lin Ping An grew even more convinced of his theory.
Xiao Chen, meanwhile, paid no mind to their speculation. He simply counted out thirty Fire Crystals and handed them to Ye Fei. “Here.”
The other young disciples quickly snapped out of their shock, rushing forward to exchange spirit stones.
They worked with quiet efficiency—some buying thirty, others as few as ten—until nearly all five hundred Fire Crystals were gone, leaving only ten at the bottom of the chest.
The commotion soon drew attention from other disciples nearby. Those from less prominent backgrounds watched enviously, wishing they could take a few Fire Crystals home themselves.
A junior sect sister from Azure Water Peak finally plucked up her courage, dashing forward to plead, “Senior Brother Xiao, could I have just one? Only one, please?”
Xiao Chen shook his head, then promptly produced an identical chest. Lifting the lid revealed another five hundred Fire Crystals gleaming inside.
Exchanging these for spirit stones suited him just fine—he wasn’t a fire-spirit-root cultivator, after all. There was no point hoarding them. Selling directly to his senior brothers here saved him the trouble of trading elsewhere later.
He waved at the crowd, “No need to be shy! Anyone who wants to exchange or take some home as souvenirs, come right ahead!”
Then he turned back to the junior sect sister, “How many would you like, junior sister? Just name your number.”
The onlookers could no longer resist. A surge of disciples pushed forward, eager to grab their share.
Ye Fei, however, felt a pang of regret—he’d bought too few. If only he’d known Xiao Chen had so many…
But who could’ve predicted this? Fire Crystals required Flying Swords to mine from deep shafts, not something you simply picked up off the ground. Who would believe one person could carry out a full thousand?
Nearby, Jiang Si Xuan watched the crowd around Xiao Chen with growing unease.
She turned to Jiang Cungang, “Third Brother, should we exchange some too?”
He waved her off, “No need. This isn’t the main issue. Eighth Sister, after we return, come with me to visit the clan leader.”
“The real problem is that Xiao Chen’s clearly on the rise.”
“I underestimated him, and so did the family. We need to report this immediately.”
Jiang Si Xuan frowned, “But he’s already reached cultivation at great perfection. Word will spread soon after we return. Won’t reporting now be too late?”
Jiang Cungang lowered his voice, “Not yet. There’s still a vast gap between late-stage Lian Qi and Foundation Building.”
She still looked puzzled, but before she could reply, Elders Liu and Fu arrived.
Foundation Building cultivators possessed keen spiritual senses, capable of extending awareness hundreds of meters. Naturally, they’d sensed the unusual activity here.
The two elders had been observing quietly, but curiosity soon drew them out into the open.
Elder Fu sized Xiao Chen up, asking bluntly, “Did you really mine all these Fire Crystals yourself in the forbidden realm?”
Elder Liu stepped closer with a chuckle, “Don’t be nervous. Senior Brother Fu’s just curious if something’s changed in the forbidden realm.”
“This is your first time here, so you might not know—previously, when the Yan Chi Secret Realm opened, sixty disciples together barely brought out eight hundred Fire Crystals. And each time after, the numbers dropped.”
“But you alone brought out a thousand. Care to share how you managed it?”
“So future seniors entering the forbidden realm can learn a few tricks too.”
Xiao Chen knew the real reasons were twofold. First, the selection process—letting in Foundation Building sixth-layer cultivators like Chen Guangyu naturally dragged down efficiency. Second, the Guardian Spirit Beasts. As the outer mines were depleted, later disciples struggled to find resources.
But these weren’t his concerns to voice. Instead, he pulled out the forbidden realm map, marking the mine shaft where he’d slain the three-headed lion king.
No need to keep this secret. By the next opening in fifty years, he’d likely be Foundation Building anyway.
Of course, he said nothing of the palace—he’d promised Lin Ping An not to reveal it.
“A full mine shaft of Fire Crystals? You’re certain? No mistake in the location?” Elder Fu pressed, astonished.
Elder Liu, though equally surprised, quickly added, “This is a major discovery. If true, you’ll be rewarded accordingly.”
“Has anyone else seen this? No? No problem.”
“Think carefully—try refining this route map. Any forks in the path? Prominent landmarks?”
The two elders spent half an hour with Xiao Chen, demanding every detail be marked precisely.
Finally, Elder Liu clasped Xiao Chen’s hand, earnestly declaring, “Rest assured, this forbidden realm route map will bear your name henceforth.”
“Next expedition, the sect will send specialized teams to verify it. Every disciple who benefits from it will remember your contribution.”
“…And the sect will remember too.”
Right. “Remember” as in “no reward until next time.”
Elder Fu rolled up the map, leapt onto the flying vessel, and barked, “Everyone, aboard!”
(End of Chapter)
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