RPAGF Chapter 207 Trip to Southern Anhui
Chapter 207 Trip to Southern Anhui
Since that great battle, the Qingjun Ancestor's Qiwu Peak has been closed to visitors, and no one has responded to any invitations.
In the past, things were pretty much the same, but at least most of the time I would get a rejection or a message that I wasn't on the mountain, unlike now where I'm neither going into seclusion nor going out to travel.
No one knew what was happening on Qiwu Peak, not even the two servants on the mountain.
That makes sense, though. If they hadn't kept their mouths shut, the ancestor wouldn't have kept them. And yet, outsiders couldn't do anything to them, since they were practically "one of our own" on Qiwu Peak.
However, the situation on the summit did not confirm the many speculations outside.
The wound inflicted by demonic energy that day is gradually healing, but the clothes she wears year after year still cannot be repaired with suitable materials. To be precise, there are no suitable materials to repair them "here".
This outfit was a gift from her master, and now it's been torn apart by a mere demonic artifact from the lower realm...
Ultimately, it was just a robe, bearing the name of a divine garment, but lacking the true qualities of a divine garment.
Liu Jun was a little depressed. After all, she had worn it for so long and liked the style. Now that it had a tear and couldn't be repaired, it would be difficult to find a suitable robe again.
"I remember there was a kind of coral with a nice color in the deep sea of southern Anhui, and the bony shells also had good defensive capabilities..."
Those shepherds are a bit troublesome. Bone shells, like ice, are extremely precious resources and are kept very close by the shepherds. Unless you offer them to them willingly, there's absolutely no way to pry them away from under their noses.
Shepherds are born with the physique of half-immortals, but they cannot use the power of immortals, which is already heaven-defying for human cultivators.
People on land know very little about shepherds, nor do they know how they cultivate, so it is difficult for them to determine whether they can defeat them.
During the last joint competition, when the shepherds visited, they only brought some ice as a gesture of goodwill. Liu Jun didn't know what happened or what their purpose was. Since Lü Yuanbai hadn't said anything, it wasn't a big deal, but that didn't mean they were on the side of humanity.
Liu Jun was well aware of the necessity of those who were not of his kind, especially these semi-secluded ancient tribes, whose rejection of the outside world was understandable.
Besides that, she couldn't think of anything else that could make a reasonably satisfactory robe.
"Sir, are you leaving?"
"Yes, the injury has fully healed. Now that I have nothing to do, I'll go out and find some materials to make new robes."
Geng Wuji asked in bewilderment, "Why didn't you bring your subordinates along?"
Liu Jun glanced at him twice and did not argue: "I won't be gone for too long. You stay and guard Xuanshan Gate. The war will end soon. Even if the demons retreat, I'm afraid there will still be other incidents."
For the first time, Geng Wuji, his emotions unclear, overstepped his bounds and grabbed her: "My lady..."
His voice trembled almost imperceptibly, as if he feared that the person before him would leave him again, which would be an eternal pain for him.
Liu Jun smiled reassuringly and did not blame him for it: "I'm just looking for something, it's alright. There is no one here who can take my life."
Geng Wuji reluctantly let go of her hand, but still wanted to go out with her.
"My lord, why can't you take me with you? I can help you find those things. Isn't the Xuanshan Sect enough with that person?"
He got it.
Animals never judge people by their appearance. He may have been very well hidden that day, but he was also present on the day of the great battle, even though he didn't show himself. Yet, Geng Wuji still noticed.
Liu Jun remained silent for a moment, then said, "Besides the reasons I just mentioned, there is another reason why I kept you here: to stop him and prevent him from interfering with me."
Geng Wuji was taken aback, then lowered his head and understood.
That person was always so stubborn yet so cowardly. In order to protect his divine office and avoid getting involved in trouble, he was nowhere to be found for many years while the Lord suffered all kinds of torture in the Hell of No Streams.
The perfect couple on the altar, in the end, who lost their heart and who was indifferent?
An adult is an adult after all. Whether right or wrong, Geng Wuji's second life was given to him by her, so he only recognizes her.
"Does Your Excellency believe he will accompany you?"
Liu Jun gazed towards the direction of Shuilin Peak from afar, lost in thought.
"...Yes, that's why I asked you to stop him. I don't want to see this person right now."
Such a confident answer shows just how well the person knows that person.
She has really changed a lot. She used to be so emotional, except for that one time.
That makes sense; even gods change over tens of thousands of years.
Geng Wuji looked at her and inexplicably smiled.
Please wait a little longer. His master will surely become the supreme god again. At that time, she will have more choices and will no longer be coerced by anyone. She can do whatever she wants, whether she is a god or a human.
As for him, it doesn't matter.
"My lord, please go ahead. I will stop him."
If he couldn't stop it, then it was his dereliction of duty.
The purpose of seeking materials was genuine, as was the desire to avoid seeing that person. However, this trip to southern Anhui was merely a spur-of-the-moment decision, though there was another reason behind it.
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The wind blew past her ears, and Liu Jun felt a sense of exhilaration.
This time, Liu Jun did not put on any protective shield for himself. The Bodhi leaf flew away, with mountains and rivers passing beneath him and the wind meeting him head-on.
Liu Jun had never felt so truly that he was living like this, living in this place.
Southern Anhui is quite far from Penglaijian, even more so than Lingshui. Liu Jun wasn't in a hurry to get there, preferring to stop and enjoy the scenery along the way.
She had never been to or seen enough places.
The Yuanzhou Continent is many times larger than that planet called Earth. Even if one travels day and night without stopping, it would take three to five years to circle the entire continent, and that's only if one travels along a single line.
In addition, there are those extraterrestrial regions connected to the Yuanzhou Continent, as well as various hidden places, which may not be explored even in thousands of years.
It's nice to see the scenery in various places besides Penglaijian.
The world is full of wonders. On this trip to southern Anhui, I took in everything that was interesting or that could be used for alchemy or weapon crafting.
This time, although she had a purpose, it was at least her own choice. She wasn't passive or anxious; it was like a normal outing to relax.
In fact, Liu Jun knew that from now on there would be no more being "forced" to do so. He was just waiting for that final ordeal to pass before he could enjoy peace forever.
The boundless sea and the equally azure sky, along with the dikes along the coast, are villages where ordinary people who live off the sea make their living.
However, not everyone in the village is an ordinary person going out to work.
This is southern Anhui, which is seven-tenths seawater and one-tenth land. The rest are uninhabitable reefs and trenches.
The land of southern Anhui is entirely governed by shepherds from the deep sea. Any outsider wishing to enter this sea area must report to the interpreter here. This mortal village is one of the interpreter's residences, which is why outside cultivators frequently appear in these villages, and the villagers have long been accustomed to it.
"Excuse me, may I ask where the interpreter is located here?"
"Wow, there are quite a lot of people here today. Look, just keep going straight until the road ends, then turn right."
Liu Jun glanced at the road and thanked her, saying, "Thank you, ma'am."
"Oh, no need to thank me, no need to thank me. I've seen so many people, but I've never seen anyone as beautiful as you before. Are you here to go out to sea too?"
Liu Jun smiled but ignored the old woman's words. Instead, he nodded and left in the direction she pointed.
The old woman shook her head and sighed, but she didn't seem unhappy about it.
"Alas, how hateful! Without the abilities of these immortals, we wouldn't be able to go to sea, otherwise our family would be in a much better situation."
As he spoke, he slowly walked away, carrying a basket on his shoulder.
This is the difference between mortals and cultivators. The shepherds allow them to fish in this sea, but they won't interfere much else. Just like the mortal cities and villages under the rule of the immortal sects, they will intervene if there are demons and monsters that repeatedly kill and cause trouble, but they can't manage anything else.
"Oh, which sect's junior sister is this? She has a really nice figure."
Liu Jun had barely stepped halfway into the entrance of the embassy when he overheard some things he shouldn't have heard.
"It's really nice, but I wonder what she looks like. Using a silk veil to cover her face, she must have too much money to burn."
"Hey Zhao, you don't understand, do you? It's this subtle, alluring look that's so captivating, hahaha!"
The interpreter at the front, without even raising his head, said emotionlessly, "Fighting is forbidden within the interpreter's office. After leaving this gate, your life and death are in your own hands."
The few people gathered together, whose sects were unknown, were still laughing and joking with disdain.
"Tch, this delicate little girl who's only at the Golden Core stage actually dares to come to the Sumeru Sea alone. She's obviously spoiled by her family. She's really overestimating herself."
The other one, equally lewd, was whispering in my ear, but his voice was noticeably louder than normal: "Senior brother, how about we wait until we're done..."