The closer they got to Cangkun Palace, the more cultivators they met on the road, because everyone was heading in the same direction.
The cultivators they encountered talked to each other about their experiences along the way. Some of the dangerous places, such as Gu Yao and Chi Changye, they had not passed through. Hearing them talk about it was also thrilling, but the rewards were very considerable if they succeeded. There were some things that even Chi Changye was tempted by, of course he didn't have to get them.
The Fog Leech Canyon was also mentioned by many cultivators - because of the existence of the fog leeches, the canyon was named after them. It was said that many cultivators and demonic beasts died there. The fog leeches were especially terrifying. Some cultivators didn't even realize that they had been infested by the fog leeches in their bodies. They left the canyon and had an attack halfway through. They were gnawed by the fog leeches from the inside out, which was extremely miserable.
Some people thought that there might be other good things at the bottom of the canyon, since it could nurture such a heavenly treasure as the blood lapis tree, so they went down to search afterwards, but they were very unlucky to find that there was a giant fog leech there. The cultivators who went down never came back up. Fortunately, the giant fog leech did not leave the canyon, otherwise who could stop it in this secret realm?
Gu Yao secretly felt shocked as he listened. After leaving the canyon for a certain distance, Elder Xu Chen withdrew his control over the giant fog leech, but left a restriction that prevented it from leaving the canyon. Now it seemed that it still had some deterrent effect.
That thing was really unpleasant to look at. Gu Yao couldn't imagine having such a huge worm by his side.
He listened to the gossip while arriving at the outskirts of Cangkun Palace. There were already a lot of people gathered here. When they arrived, many eyes focused on them, some like spotlights, as if they wanted to scan out the secrets of Gu Yao and Chi Changye, making Tian Feiyang, who was with them, sweat for them.
Others were nervous and worried, but they were calm and composed. They swept a glance and saw Jiang Yan and others standing there, smiling and waving at them. They didn't hesitate and went over to join them.
They looked at each other, and apart from Chi Changye, their cultivation levels had all increased after these days in the secret realm. Their auras were also much more sharp. But Gu Yao looked around and saw that there were a lot fewer people from Tianfu Academy who came in with them:
"Is everyone here?"
Jiang Yan shook his head: "Some didn't make it here, some are… This is the mental preparation we made when we came in. And being able to survive in the hands of the Changxian Sect cultivators, the situation is already very good. I and Qiusheng took another route. We only heard about your and Brother Chi's fame halfway through."
Gu Yao was also very happy to see Jiang Yan and Lu Qiusheng were fine. He didn't have a deep relationship with the others, and he couldn't take care of everyone. This trip to the secret realm was like a big wave washing the sand, carrying out the most cruel survival of the fittest. Those who succeeded in surviving and getting out might soar to the sky, but how many people would remember those who died here.
"How long will it take to open here?" Gu Yao pointed to the palace group and asked. Now it was sealed by the formation, and before it opened, everyone could only wait outside.
Jiang Yan said: "There are a few elders from the Changxian Sect who are proficient in formation and restriction. They estimated that it would take another half a month for the restriction to loosen and Cangkun Palace to open. There are still half a month left. How about it? Do you want to take orders?"
As soon as Jiang Yan said this, Lu Qiusheng and the other students from Tianfu Academy also looked at Gu Yao expectantly. There was no way. After coming in, in order to survive, the pills were consumed too much. No matter how much they prepared, there was not much left.
They didn't know what the situation was inside Cangkun Palace, and the spirit herbs they harvested could be converted into pills as soon as possible to play a bigger role. If it weren't for Chi Changye's fierce reputation and Senior Brother Jiang Yan, they would have asked for it a long time ago.
Gu Yao scratched his head and said: "Then I'll take it. It's still five orders a day. I also have to hurry up and cultivate. But I did refine some pills on the way while resting. They can be exchanged for spirit stones, spirit herbs, and other spirit materials. Hmm, spirit herbs are preferred."
The cultivators who thought that five orders a day were too few and they wouldn't get their turn, cheered up when they heard this. Those who survived, unless they were extremely unlucky, had some gains and felt like they were suddenly rich.
They could definitely afford these pills.
"That's great, Junior Brother Gu, you really solved our urgent need." Lu Qiusheng slapped Gu Yao's shoulder hard, but only slapped it once and couldn't stand the gaze from Chi Changye. He put it down awkwardly.
This guy, he deserved his reputation for being fierce in the secret realm. His eyes could turn into substance and torture his palm.
Everyone was too enthusiastic, and Gu Yao had no choice but to dive into the tent that Jiang Yan and others had set up.
He put the pills he didn't need into one of the storage bags, and then handed them to Tian Feirong and Xiaopang, asking them to help deal with them.
As a result, Tian Feirong and Xiaopang were immediately surrounded by enthusiastic cultivators.
"Don't worry, everyone, don't rush, one by one…" Tian Feirong shouted with his throat, Xiaopang was even more ruthless, he let out the Crystal Snake, and let it release its aura and pressure. The cultivators who squeezed to Tian Feirong's side and wanted to grab them with their hands were instantly deterred. This made Lu Qiusheng scream, Xiaopang was so lucky that he could contract such a spirit beast.
Tian Feiyang didn't leave, seeing his second brother and his companions, skillfully handling each transaction, a smile appeared in his eyes. Sure enough, the outside environment was the best way to train people. After leaving Yuanyang Town, his second brother had changed dramatically.
Not only his second brother, but also Gu Yao, and even himself had changed a lot. He met the cultivators from the Beixing Sect, but none of the siblings from the Lu family came in. Although he knew that their sect was reluctant to let Lu Minzhu, a disciple with a special physique, die in the secret realm, he felt that Lu Minzhu's physique was no matter how good, the gap between her and his second brother and Gu Yao, unless there was another chance, it would be hard to cross.
At this time, Tian Feiyang and the other cultivators from the Tianhai Sect were very grateful. Fortunately, they met Gu Yao early. They had already exchanged some pills from Gu Yao on the way, and they didn't have to compete with others. Otherwise, they would probably lose.
There were many people from the Changxian Sect who paid attention to Chi Changye. They withdrew their eyes when they saw him enter the tent.
Someone asked: "Are you sure he has two blood lapis fruits on him?"
Because the effect of the blood lapis fruit and the Tianyuan Pill did not conflict, that is, they could be stacked, so there were many cultivators who coveted the blood lapis fruit. But so far, there was only one plant found in the entire secret realm, and the other seven fruits had their own owners. And except for Chi Changye, no one could have a second one, so how could they not be tempted.
"This can't be wrong, it's not the news from one or two people. But this Chi Changye is really amazing. I heard that at the bottom of the canyon, he killed three demonic beasts by himself, while Lou Huaijing could only deal with one of them. His idea is not easy to hit."
"Yeah, there are many people from our sect who died under his sword. Didn't you see some people change their faces when they mention him? They were scared to death, tsk."
"Then what? Give up the blood lapis fruit?"
"Maybe he is willing to exchange with us, can he use two by himself?" Someone joked.