Chapter 132: Entering the Hundred Flowers Mountain Range
After the auction ended, Fang Hao’s days in Hundred Flowers City were seemingly calm on the surface, but secretly, he became a bit more cautious.
He knew that he had offended that Golden Core Alchemist called True Person Chiyang, and the other party would certainly not let the matter rest.
Therefore, he went out even less, spending most of his time holed up in his small courtyard, rarely stepping out.
He was in no rush to use the "blazing sun flower" and the piece of "Xuanbing Lotus Root" he had bought.
These items were too eye-catching, and if he used them directly for Alchemy and failed, the loss would be too great.
He wondered if he could plant them in the Chaos Grotto-Heaven just like other Spirit Medicine.
Even if it was just to maintain their vitality and delay the loss of their medicinal power, that would be good enough!
He acted immediately.
He carefully entered the Chaos Grotto-Heaven and specially cleared out two small plots of land next to the "medicine field" that was already taking shape.
He used his Divine Sense to guide some weak Yang-attribute Chaos Qi to one plot to simulate a scorching sun environment, while he gathered cold, Yin energy in the other to simulate an icy plain environment.
Then, as if holding treasures, he transplanted the blazing sun flower and the Xuanbing Lotus Root into them respectively.
After finishing all this, he nervously observed them for several days.
To his pleasant surprise, under the nourishment of the Chaos Qi, these two precious Spirit Medicine plants not only did not wither, but their leaves became more unfurled, their petals more vibrant, and the lotus root appeared more hydrated!
Although their growth rate was still negligibly slow, they were full of vitality, and their medicinal power seemed to have been nurtured to be even purer!
"Great!" A heavy stone in Fang Hao’s heart finally fell to the ground.
This Chaos Grotto-Heaven was simply an all-purpose treasure land!
Not only could it be used for hiding and Cultivating, but it could also be used as a medicine garden!
Now, he was even less in a hurry to use these two main ingredients; he would just let them be nurtured slowly in the grotto, and perhaps the results would be even better when he finally needed to use them.
Having solved the problem of preserving the Spirit Medicine, Fang Hao’s mind became active again.
There were still seven or eight months until the Tianyan Secret Realm opened, and just staying in the city was not a solution.
With his cultivation at the Great Perfection Foundation Establishment, progress from just meditating and practicing Qi was now minimal; he needed actual combat and Opportunity to hone himself.
Moreover, he was still missing several main ingredients for forming golden core, especially the "earth core fire ganoderma" and "moon shadow grass." There was no hope of just buying them; he had to go and try his luck himself.
He found out that to the west of Hundred Flowers City, there was a huge mountain range called the "Hundred Flowers Mountain Range."
This mountain range stretched for tens of thousands of miles and was a famous dangerous place in the Southern Border, as well as a treasure land.
Demon Beasts ran rampant inside, and it was filled with poisonous miasma and countless dangers, but it also grew countless rare Spiritual Plant and Spirit Medicine; it was a place where Loose Cultivator and Sect Disciples often went to train and hunt for treasures.
"I’ll go to the Hundred Flowers Mountain Range for a look!" Fang Hao made up his mind.
Firstly, he could train in actual combat and stabilize his cultivation; secondly, he could try his luck and see if he could find some of the medicinal ingredients he needed; thirdly, he could avoid potential trouble in the city—True Person Chiyang wouldn’t dare to act openly in the city, would he?
He did it as soon as he thought of it.
He spent a few days making preparations.
He stocked up on a large number of Medicinal Pill and Talisman, checked his Magical Artifact, and reinforced the defensive Formation of his small courtyard.
After everything was ready, he chose an early morning, changed into a tight-fitting outfit suitable for moving through mountains and forests, concealed his aura, and quietly left Hundred Flowers City, heading towards the Hundred Flowers Mountain Range in the west.
He thought his actions were secretive, but he did not know that from the moment he walked out of the small courtyard, he had been targeted by a pair of cold eyes.
In an independent courtyard of a luxurious inn in Hundred Flowers City.
True Person Chiyang, dressed in a crimson Daoist robe, was listening to the report of a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Disciple with a gloomy Face.
"Master, that kid has left the city and is heading towards the Hundred Flowers Mountain Range," the Disciple said respectfully.
"Hmph! So he finally couldn’t hold back anymore?" A fierce glint flashed in True Person Chiyang’s eyes. "In the city, with the City Lord’s Mansion and various forces watching, it’s not convenient for me to act. Once he’s in the wilderness, that will be the time of his death!"
Having been embarrassed by Fang Hao in public at the auction, and having his must-have blazing sun flower snatched away, True Person Chiyang had been holding this grudge.
He had long ago sent people to secretly monitor Fang Hao’s every move, just waiting for the Opportunity when he would leave the city.
"Master, should we take a few more Junior Brothers with us? That kid could take out over five million Spirit Stone, so he might have some trump cards," the Disciple suggested cautiously.
"No need!" True Person Chiyang said arrogantly. "What kind of trump cards can a Foundation Establishment Stage junior have? He just got lucky and made a fortune. For me to take action personally is already giving him huge Face! You just need to provide support outside the city."
He was extremely confident in his Early Golden Core Stage cultivation and did not take a Foundation Establishment Cultivator seriously at all.
In his view, crushing Fang Hao to death was no different from crushing an ant.
The only thing he was worried about was that Fang Hao might have some kind of life-saving escape Talisman or something that would allow him to run away.
Therefore, he had to take action personally to ensure there were no mistakes!
"Yes, Master!" The Disciple did not dare to say more and bowed to withdraw.
True Person Chiyang stood up, a cruel smile appearing on his Face. "Kid, you dare to snatch things from me? Just pay with your life and your storage ring! That blazing sun flower will ultimately be mine!"
After saying this, his figure flickered, turning into a faint red light, and he silently left the inn, trailing far behind Fang Hao.
With his Golden Core Stage cultivation and concealment methods, Fang Hao was completely unaware.
At the same time, Fang Hao had already arrived at the edge of the Hundred Flowers Mountain Range.
Looking out, mountains stretched endlessly, ancient trees towered into the sky, and clouds and mist swirled around the mountainsides; from time to time, the roars of unknown Demon Beasts could be heard, filled with a primitive and wild atmosphere.
He took a deep breath of the air, which carried the fresh scent of vegetation, and felt invigorated.
The hustle and bustle and scheming in the city were swept away here.
"I hope I can have some gains." Fang Hao identified the direction, chose a valley that looked relatively easy to traverse but was said to be rich in Spirit Medicine resources, used the Divine Spirit Steps, and carefully slipped inside.
As he walked, he circulated his Clear Spring Spirit Eyes and Ethereal Art, carefully sensing the surrounding Spiritual Qi fluctuations and the aura of vegetation, looking for any Spirit Medicine that might exist.
At the same time, his Divine Sense was also highly vigilant, guarding against any Demon Beasts or other dangers that might appear.
He did not know, however, that an even greater danger, coming from a Golden Core Cultivator, was like a venomous snake, silently following behind him, waiting for the moment to deliver a fatal blow.
The mountain forest was silent, with murderous intent hidden within.
