I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 727: Chapter 389: Secret Realm Restriction 2

"Is there really a Reversing Death Spirit Grass in this Secret Realm? Shopkeeper Wang, you better not deceive me." Li Mu frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice.

Li Mu did not distrust Wang Wenbao, but since it involved the Reversing Death Spirit Grass and concerned a Daoist Monarch Secret Realm, such a dangerous place, he had to treat it cautiously.

Upon hearing this, Wang Wenbao quickly nodded, promising earnestly, "Master Li, our Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s treasure hunting team explored personally, there can be no mistake, that Reversing Death Spirit Grass grows deep within the Secret Realm, shrouded by a powerful Restriction, we have tried many methods but could not break it, that’s why we thought of you, Master Li."

Li Mu nodded, already having a plan in mind. The Reversing Death Spirit Grass was the key item to fulfilling the Tianyan Divine Monarch’s Dao Heart oath. Given such certain information, he naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

"Shopkeeper Wang, if this information is accurate, I’d be willing to collaborate with the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to explore that Ancient Secret Realm." Li Mu looked at Wang Wenbao, while not forgetting to hint, "However, I need to first understand the specific situation of the Secret Realm and the attributes of that Restriction."

Upon hearing this, Wang Wenbao was overjoyed, quickly taking out a jade scroll from his bosom and presenting it with both hands to Li Mu: "Master Li, this is a detailed record of the Secret Realm, including its location, types of Restrictions, and some information we detected before, please take a look first, if you have questions, I am always at your service."

Li Mu took the jade scroll and immersed his Divine Sense into it, beginning to carefully browse its contents.

Soon, Li Mu’s brows furrowed. The Secret Realm is located deep within an icefield in the Land of the Far North and matches the clues of the Reversing Death Spirit Grass reported by Liu Yalan earlier. However, the Restrictions of this Secret Realm are particularly strong, seemingly utilizing the Power of Ice Seal from the icefield, forming an ice-cold Sealing Spirit, a type of Extreme Ice Restriction like Profound Ice Locking Heaven.

The person who recorded the Restrictions was not proficient in Arrays and Restrictions, and the jade scroll’s content couldn’t fully depict the Restrictions of the entire Secret Realm. Li Mu could only glimpse parts of it, unable to ascertain the difficulty of breaking the entire Restriction.

However, regarding the clues of the Reversing Death Spirit Grass, the record was quite clear, which pleased Li Mu greatly.

In the Land of Extreme Cold, it is situated within Extreme Yin, where Extreme Yin births Yang, thus forming a site of yin-yang convergence. This kind of environment is the soil needed for the growth of the Reversing Death Spirit Grass. At the same time, that Spiritual Land is enveloped in a blood-red glow from Heaven and Earth, with celestial anomalies and a chorus of a thousand ghosts, which matches the scene when the Reversing Death Spirit Grass matures significantly.

According to these signs, this Secret Realm surely harbors the Reversing Death Spirit Grass without a doubt.

Wang Wenbao watched Li Mu browsing the jade scroll with a locked brow and no response for a long time, feeling slightly worried. He cautiously opened his mouth, afraid to disturb Li Mu’s thoughts: "Master Li, is the situation with this Secret Realm’s Restrictions... troublesome?"

Li Mu slowly raised his head, with a deep gaze at Wang Wenbao, said in a serious tone: "Indeed, the Restrictions within this Secret Realm are not ordinary, their complexity far exceeds my previous expectations, and the jade scroll does not completely record the Restrictions, but this doesn’t mean they cannot be broken."

Upon hearing this, Wang Wenbao felt somewhat reassured and quickly said: "Master Li, with your high attainment in Arrays, you will surely be able to break these Secret Realm Restrictions!"

"Do not rush to a conclusion. I need to personally see the structure of these Restrictions to identify their flaws and find the corresponding method to break them." Li Mu said, falling into contemplation, seemingly thinking of the details on breaking the Restrictions.

Wang Wenbao quickly nodded in agreement, his trust in Li Mu growing further.

"Master Li, when shall we set off for the Secret Realm?" Wang Wenbao asked Li Mu with concern.

Li Mu pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "I need some time to prepare. You should rest at the residence first; I will notify you when we can proceed."

Hearing this, although Wang Wenbao felt a bit anxious, he knew Li Mu must have a plan in mind, so he refrained from asking further, respectfully bowing: "Alright, Master Li. I shall await eagerly at the residence, if you need anything, please do not hesitate to instruct."

"Hmm! Shopkeeper Liu, please take Shopkeeper Wang to rest!" Li Mu nodded, looking at Liu Yalan beside him and signaling her.

Liu Yalan understood immediately, stepping forward and smiling at Wang Wenbao: "Shopkeeper Wang, please follow me. I’ll arrange a quiet room for you to rest."

Wang Wenbao bowed to Li Mu once more before following Liu Yalan out of the Reception Hall.

After watching them leave, Li Mu contemplated briefly, then summoned the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle, a Time Spiritual Treasure, from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl.

The palm-sized Spirit Turtle, as white as jade, appeared floating in the air, its limbs paddling as it circled around Li Mu, its turquoise eyes locking onto him, already knowing its master’s thoughts.

After being reforged last time, the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle not only recovered its injuries but was also brimming with the Power of Time and the Power of Cause and Effect, its Spiritual Energy greatly increased. Using it for a fortune-telling to peer into the River of Fate posed no problem.

In recent days, staying in the Seven Profound Sect, with the Sect Protection Array guarding, and as a territory of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, naturally didn’t provoke any formidable enemies. If setting out to explore the Ancient Mansion Secret Realm, the potential risks would be significantly greater.

Furthermore, with the Master of Blood Demons and Nine Demons Sect yearning to capture him, Li Mu was absolutely unwilling to venture out and take risks unless necessary.

"I am preparing to go out on an adventure, perform a divination for me to see if I will face any life-threatening dangers on this trip!" Li Mu looked at the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle, instructing in a low voice.

"Alright, Master!"

The Time Fortune Spirit Turtle responded, slowly closing its eyes as the white Spiritual Power circulated on its shell, the Power of Time and Cause and Effect around it gradually thickening.

Suspended in the air, the small body of the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle began to tremble slightly, seemingly striving to communicate with the boundless River of Fate.

Li Mu quietly waited, knowing that this process would take some time; he wasn’t eager to intervene.

Previously, several times of peering into the River of Space-Time were interrupted due to his intervention without a timely retreat, finally causing the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle to be injured multiple times, with its Artifact Spirit nearly dying.

Now, with the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle’s Artifact Spirit much stronger, entirely capable of grasping the time and opportunity for peering into the River of Fate, hence avoiding self-harm, Li Mu naturally was pleased to see it and refrained from intervention.

After roughly half a quarter of an hour, the Power of Time and the Power of Cause and Effect on the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle abruptly stalled as if it encountered some trouble, forcing a halt midway.

A trace of pain flashed across the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle’s face as it opened its eyes with difficulty, revealing a profound and mysterious gaze.

"What happened to you? Will there be any rewards on this trip, and will I face any danger?" Li Mu felt a tightness in his heart, looking at the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle with concern and asked.

"Master, I peered into the River of Fate, and the fortune for your expedition is rather complex, involving a certain being’s relic, which prevented me from seeing the entire process, forcing the divination to terminate midway." The Time Fortune Spirit Turtle replied to Li Mu with some difficulty.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned slightly, roughly understanding what the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle encountered—it should be related to the Secret Realm’s owner, a Daoist Monarch, thus hindering a full view.

"Hmm! How far did you see, and during that time, will there be any rewards or issues regarding personal safety?"

The Time Fortune Spirit Turtle remained silent for a while, seemingly organizing its words, then looked at Li Mu and slowly said: "Master, the River of Fate is ever-changing, I cannot provide an absolute answer. However, I sensed some vague signs as if hinting that you will have some rewards on this trip but will face some challenges and difficulties; the first half will be thrilling without danger, but you must return within a year to ensure safety."

Li Mu, after listening to the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle’s divination result, pondered silently. Although unable to know all the details, with this result, Li Mu felt reassured.

Li Mu looked at the Time Fortune Spirit Turtle and gratefully said: "You’ve done very well; the River of Fate is inherently elusive, having this result is already sufficient. Go back and rest now!"

The Time Fortune Spirit Turtle nodded in acknowledgment before being taken back into the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl by Li Mu.

Li Mu fell into contemplation, organizing his thoughts as he began preparing for the upcoming journey to the Secret Realm.