Chapter 112
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Chapter 112: Earth Eye Divine Skill
The reason their relationship had deteriorated so badly all started with the previous Outer Sect Competition.
Back then, everyone else kept having bizarre strokes of luck—nearly every opponent Fang Lie faced obtained third-tier magical items.
Fang Lie grew anxious and turned to the Old Shopkeeper for help, hoping to purchase a third-tier magical item from him.
The Old Shopkeeper refused, claiming pressure from his superiors and declining to sell to Fang Lie.
Had that been the only issue, Fang Lie might have let it go—business deals fail, but goodwill remains.
But the worst part was the Old Shopkeeper tricking Fang Lie. To make matters worse, he put on a phony friendly act while secretly giving Fang Lie the address of a mid-level Cultivator town.
Fang Lie went there only to encounter a swindler who lured him into the back mountains of Burning Blood Peak. He nearly died when the Blood God Puppet almost drained him dry.
Although Fang Lie ultimately foiled the scheme and even obtained the treasured Ancient Heroic Soul, the whole ordeal left him furious.
If others tried to cheat him, that was understandable—with such deep grudges, who else would they target?
But the Old Shopkeeper had no prior conflict with Fang Lie. They’d even built a decent working relationship and mutual respect. Yet he’d secretly aided others in deceiving him? Fang Lie couldn’t forgive that.
The Old Shopkeeper had covered his tracks well—merely providing a town address left no concrete evidence. Without proof, Fang Lie couldn’t retaliate.
Still, the truth was obvious. Any fool could see the Old Shopkeeper’s involvement. After this, Fang Lie entrusted all transactions to his three brothers, cutting ties with the shopkeeper completely.
He’d intended to sever relations entirely, yet here the Old Shopkeeper stood before him again.
As the saying goes, you don’t slap a smiling face. With no hard evidence of betrayal, Fang Lie forced himself to be civil while vowing inwardly never to conduct business with this man again. As a Great Pill Master, he refused to beg for favors!
The Old Shopkeeper knew his guilt. He’d indeed played that dishonorable role—not by choice, but under pressure from superiors connected to the Bai family’s Higher-ups.
When the scheme backfired and Fang Lie cut contact, the consequences became clear. Now he watched helplessly as Ice Second Brother and others thrived at Gentle Breeze Tower—selling spirit pills, acquiring rare goods, handling tens of thousands of spirit stones daily.
The Old Shopkeeper burned with envy. For a merchant, losing such lucrative business was humiliating. He longed to mend relations with Fang Lie but lacked the courage to approach him—until spotting his chance at Gentle Breeze Tower.
"Young friend!" The Old Shopkeeper grinned, blocking Fang Lie’s path. "I’ve reserved something special for you!"
"Unnecessary." Fang Lie’s smile didn’t reach his eyes. "I lack nothing. Should I need anything, I’ll acquire it myself."
The open hostility made the Old Shopkeeper flush, but he pressed on. "A Great Pill Master like you has mountains of spirit stones. Yet some treasures transcend mere wealth. Miss this one, and you’ll regret it forever!"
Fang Lie paused. The world held rarities no spirit stones could buy—items appearing once in millennia. Letting pride cost him such an opportunity would be self-punishment.
Though stubborn in principles, he could be pragmatic otherwise. "Oh?" Fang Lie arched an eyebrow. "What treasure could possibly merit such confidence?"
When the Old Shopkeeper heard Fang Lie’s words, his heart leaped with hope. "This is the opening I needed!" he thought to himself.
He quickly suggested, "There are too many prying eyes here. Why don’t we discuss matters privately at my quarters?"
Fang Lie nodded in agreement. It made no sense to discuss valuable treasures in public view. Such trump cards required utmost secrecy – only a fool would reveal them carelessly.
"Very well," Fang Lie replied calmly. "I accept your hospitality."
The Old Shopkeeper beamed as he guided Fang Lie to Baibao Zhai. Upon entering, Fang Lie spotted the Young Girl and raised his hand in greeting. But the moment she saw him, the girl let out a startled cry and fled, leaving Fang Lie standing awkwardly with unanswered questions.
Only the Old Shopkeeper understood her guilty conscience. Chuckling, he explained, "The lass gets shy around strangers. Pay her no mind." He ushered Fang Lie into an inner chamber.
After serving fragrant tea, the Old Shopkeeper watched as Fang Lie took a polite sip before cutting to the chase. "What treasure do you wish to show me?"
"Not just tell – I’ll let you see it!" The shopkeeper produced a walnut-sized yellow gem from his Sumeru Bag.
Fang Lie examined the spherical stone. Though resembling an eyeball with its visible pupil, the object felt completely inorganic – smooth as glass yet radiating mysterious power.
The young Cultivator turned to his ancient companion. "Old bird, what’s this broken toy supposed to be?"
"You brainless fool!" the item spirit scolded. "This is no plaything – it’s the legendary Earth Eye! More valuable than any powerful treasure!"
Fang Lie’s eyes lit up. "Explain!"
"The Earth Eye isn’t mineral nor organ," the spirit lectured. "It’s a condensed divine skill. Originally developed by Earth Crawlers – massive cave-dwelling demon beasts – this ability lets them monitor vast territories despite living in perpetual darkness."
When activated, the Earth Eye Divine Skill created underground vision proportional to the user’s divine sense strength. Even Qi Sea realm Cultivators could survey thousand-mile radii with crystal clarity, penetrating darkness, fog, and even solid ground.
"Imagine!" the old bird continued. "Spotting hidden enemies through walls, locating buried treasures, or scanning entire Secret Realms in moments. While others crawl through shadows, you’ll see every spirit herb and danger across a thousand miles!"
Fang Lie’s breathing quickened. This explained the Earth Eye’s worth. Normal vision barely reached a hundred miles by day, mere miles at night. Special Eye Techniques allowed sharper sight, but none matched this all-seeing subterranean perspective.
The applications were endless – preventing ambushes, planning counterattacks, resource gathering. During the upcoming Secret Realm fight, this could replace entire teams of scouts. No wonder the spirit valued it above typical exploration treasures.
