The mutated bees in the air stopped flapping their wings, and the buzzing noises gradually stopped. The entire place became much quieter in just an instant.
It was much brighter in Fragrant Valley compared to the Unknown Land even though it was still affected by the imbalance. Although it was not as bright as if the sun was out in full force, one could still see clearly. Naturally, all this did not matter much to Lu Zhou, who had gained night vision from the Nether Wolf King. Light was more of a psychological comfort to him.
âSo itâs really Qin Yuan, the ancient Saint slayersâŚâ
Based on what he knew, ancient Saint slayers were not weak at all. No, that was an understatement. They were said to have the strength of supreme beings.
Lu Zhou really did not expect there to be such powerful fierce beasts hidden in the depths of Fragrant Valley.
At this moment, a red-and-yellow bee-like fierce beast flew over from the back of the mountain. Its speed was not fast. It was a head taller than the average human; it was twice the size of the other mutated bees. Its wings were suffused with a golden light, and it looked beautiful. It was none other than the legendary Saint slayer, Qin Yuan.
Lu Zhou looked at the red-and-yellow Qin Yuan unblinkingly. The translucent wings of that Qin Yuan began to gradually droop down before forming a light yellow cloak like that of a human. Its head began to distort, and its protruding eyes began to shrink back into its head. At the same time, its body elongated and turned translucent before solidifying again. In the end, it changed into its human form.
In human form, the Qin Yuan looked like an old woman with a spirited gaze and an overbearing aura. When she looked at Lu Zhou, it was as though she would pounce over and eat him.
Lu Zhou remembered a saying among the cultivators: in the fierce beastsâ eyes, humans are the most delicious food.
The Qin Yuan smiled faintly and said, âThere arenât many human cultivators whoâre able to travel into the depths of Fragrant Valley. Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you going?â
Lu Zhou stood with his hands on his back and said, âIâm cultivating in seclusion in Fragrant Valley. Today, I decided to explore its depths.â
The Qin Yuan sighed lightly before she said, âHuman curiosity hasnât changed at all.â After a moment, she asked, âArenât you afraid?â
âI can tell youâve interacted with humans before and understand them very well. I have no grudges with the Qin Yuans so why should I be afraid?â Lu Zhou said tonelessly. âHumans covet fierce beastsâ life hearts, and fierce beasts covet the flesh and blood of humans. Theyâve opposed each other. I can easily kill you,â the Qin Yuan said. Lu Zhou shook his head. âIf you wanted to kill me, you wouldâve already made a move earlier. Thereâs no need to wait until now. Moreover, whoâs to say I canât kill you?â
The Qin Yuanâs eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing Lu Zhouâs words. Clearly, the human in front of her was smarter than she had imagined. She had yet to make a move because he was able to travel safely in the depths of Fragrant Valley and to the Qin Yuan hive. This meant that his cultivation was not ordinary.
Finally, the Qin Yuan said with a smile, âWhat a smart human. Nothing is absolute in this world. Just because I didnât make a move earlier and now, it doesnât mean I wonât make a move later. If you donât answer my questions, you canât leave. Our Qin Yuan hive lives in seclusion in the depths of Fragrant Valley. We donât ask about the outside world, and we donât want any trouble. Now that our whereabouts have been discovered, the best way is to get rid of the person who knows our whereabouts.â
IIII
âThis Qin Yuan has a point.â
Lu Zhou calmly replied, âI heard that there are strange flowers and plants here that can help cultivators pass their Birth Trials. Thatâs why I came to have a look.â
âWith your ability, do you need to pass your Birth Trial in such a low-level place?â The Qin Yuan was puzzled. Indeed, in her eyes, this place was not very dangerous.
Lu Zhou replied, âItâs for my disciplesâ Birth Trials.â
Upon hearing this, the Qin Yuan nodded. âYouâre a really good master for a human. However, you canât disturb our hive just because of your disciples.â
âI donât have time to waste. You go your own way, and Iâll go my own way. We wonât interfere with each other,â Lu Zhou said.
âIâm afraid that wonât do,â the Qin Yuan said, âIf I let you go, and you bring people back here, wouldnât our hive be exposed?â
Lu Zhou frowned. He looked at the leader of the Qin Yuans. Her gaze was profound, and her aura was extraordinary. Finally, he asked, âWhy are the Qin Yuans hiding in the depths of Fragrant Valley?â
The Qin Yuan shook her head. âHuman, that has nothing to do with you.â âDid you hide her because of the land split?â Lu Zhou asked. âYou know about the land splitting. Youâve existed since ancient times?â the Qin Yuan was slightly surprised. A hint of joy could be seen in her eyes as well. âItâs been a long time since I met a human from ancient times. The land split caused the loss of many lives. The corpses of humans and fierce beasts were strewn all over the place, giving birth to rivers of blood.â
The Qin Yuan felt a sense of camaraderie with someone from her time. âNo,â Lu Zhou shook his head and said, âIâm not from ancient times.â
âNo?â
âItâs been 100,000 years since the land split. The Fragrant Valley is no longer part of the Great Void.â
The Qin Yuan frowned. âNonsense.â
âBelieve it or not, youâve spent 100,000 years in Fragrant Valley. Itâs normal that you donât know about the changes in the outside world. You can send someone outside to have a look if you donât believe me,â Lu Zhou said as he turned around with his hands on his back.
âStop him.â The Qin Yuan waved her hand.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The dozens of Qin Yuans flew as fast as the wind, blocking Lu Zhouâs path. Their wings flapped at a high frequency. Lu Zhou turned around and asked in a deep voice, âDo you really plan to make an enemy out of me?â
The Qin Yuan said, âI have no choice. Only the dead can keep a secret.â
âLet alone a Saint slayer, Iâd kill you even if youâre the Great Void Emperor,â Lu Zhou said lightly.
âArenât you from the Great Void?â the Qin Yuan asked.
âI donât want to waste words with you. Move aside,â Lu Zhou said as his voice darkened.
âTake him down,â the Qin Yuan ordered.
Following that, the bee-like fierce beasts spat out orbs of light.
The surrounding flowers and trees were instantly illuminated.
At the same time, the flowers began to bloom, emitting an even stronger smell. It was dream-like and intoxicating like wine.
Lu Zhou fell into a daze. However, in just an instant, the divine power surged into his mind. The coolness instantly dispelled the effect, and his consciousness became clear.
âYouâre not affected?â the Qin Yuan exclaimed in surprise.
The mutated bees circled the air, buzzing loudly. Their noises were truly unpleasant to the ears.
At this time, Lu Zhou finally realized why the fragrances did not affect him. It was due to the Heavenly Writing. Witchcraft, Buddhist chants, and illusory techniques all had no effect on him. With the addition of the Purple Glazed Ceramic and the divine mark robe, no wonder it was like walking in a park here for him.
Lu Zhou brought out the Purple Glazed Ceramic from the Vast Sky Bag, and everything returned to normal.
The Qin Yuan looked surprised when he saw the Purple Glazed Ceramic. She asked in a deep voice, âWhere did you get the Purple Glazed Ceramic?â
At this time, Lu Zhou was already slightly angry. He said, âMind your own business.â
Then, Lu Zhou pushed his hand that seemed to carry the force of a mountain out.
A golden palm seal flew toward the Qin Yuan.
Boom!
The Qin Yuan waved her hand.
A ball of energy appeared, destroying the palm seal. Then, it shot toward Lu Zhou.
When the ball of energy was a few feet in front of Lu Zhou, the divine mark robe rustled before blowing the ball of energy back.
âHm?â A red light flashed in the Qin Yuanâs eyes as she asked, âWhere did you get this robe?!â
Following that, the Qin Yuan waved her hand.
Clones of the Qin Yuan appeared in the sky before they rushed toward Lu Zhou.
To gain the power of muting so that Samadhi will manifest in the body and radiate into the surroundings like light, and yet, being still in Samadhi.
Lu Zhouâs body was suffused with a golden light. Flashes of faint blue electric arcs could be seen within the light. The light burst forth in all directions in just an instant.
All the clones that touched the electric arcs were instantly swept away.
The Qin Yuan: ââŚâ
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