Chapter 708
by fanqienovelChapter 708: Good Deeds Bring Good Rewards
Cultivators are still human at heart.
Whether it’s Qi Training, Purple Palace, or Golden Core; even Yuan Ying, transforming into a spirit, or Dao merging—none can completely eradicate desires and attachments, not even saints.
The path to immortality is a defiance of the heavens, a struggle for a glimpse of the great Dao.
Thus, one can never escape the need to exploit and demand resources from Heaven and Earth.
It is perfectly normal for conflicts to arise over interests, whether among the righteous or the wicked.
However, some have no moral boundaries, while others steadfastly uphold their principles!
The seven-leaf mysterious ginseng was crucial for Wang Chen, as it was closely tied to his Golden Core future.
But Wang Chen did not wish to clash with Hu Jiao Jiao over the Ginseng Child, as it would contradict his own values.
He did not want to become the kind of person he despised!
So he chose to let it go without hesitation.
Hu Jiao Jiao was somewhat surprised by Wang Chen’s reaction, but she was even more moved.
She pursed her lips and said, “Wang fellow traveler, you are a good person, and our Qingqiu Fox Clan will not let good people suffer.”
After speaking, the Qingqiu Fox Demon opened her mouth and released a bundle of clear, radiant light.
In an instant, the light flew to Wang Chen, condensing into a crystal bead the size of a longan.
“This thousand-year spirit pearl is also a condensing elixir treasure,” Hu Jiao Jiao said. “Consider it compensation for you, fellow traveler.”
A thousand-year spirit pearl!
Wang Chen truly did not expect that the other party possessed such a treasure.
At that moment, Wang Chen realized that Hu Jiao Jiao was undoubtedly searching for condensing elixirs, just like himself!
“Thank you, fellow traveler, I shall accept it with gratitude!”
After a moment of thought, he decisively stored the thousand-year spirit pearl, which floated before him, into his Xumi Ring.
The thousand-year spirit pearl was one of the eight treasures Wang Chen needed for condensing elixirs.
Since it was the other party who voluntarily proposed the exchange, to refuse would seem insincere.
When Hu Jiao Jiao saw that Wang Chen accepted the spirit pearl, a faint smile appeared on her face, forming small dimples. “I know this spirit pearl can’t compare to the Ginseng Child…”
As she spoke, she gently patted the chubby child in her arms and continued, “Let me return and consult the elders in my clan. Perhaps we can find a solution that benefits both sides, ensuring the child’s life is spared while allowing you to obtain the ginseng treasure.”
Such good news?
Wang Chen replied joyfully, “That would be wonderful!”
The Qingqiu Fox Clan is a major clan among the demons, and it is not uncommon for Hu Jiao Jiao’s elders to include Yuan Ying or even transforming into spirit-level beings. Finding a mutually beneficial solution should not be a problem.
That would undoubtedly be the best outcome!
Wang Chen also believed that Hu Jiao Jiao would honor her promise.
As the saying goes, good deeds bring good rewards. If he had harbored malevolence and tried to snatch the Ginseng Child from Hu Jiao Jiao, not only would he have lost the thousand-year spirit pearl, but he would also have made a deadly enemy.
Half an hour later.
Inside the wooden house, Hu Jiao Jiao cradled the freshly roasted Beggar’s Chicken, her face lit up with joy.
The Ginseng Child nestled in her arms, clutching a purple wine gourd, exuding a blissful drunken aura.
This little creature was undoubtedly the true culprit behind the transformation of the cave paradise into a cave residence. Had it not absorbed the vast amounts of spiritual energy from the cave, it would never have evolved into a spirit.
Yet, it had also fashioned a prison for itself.
Without the timely arrival of Wang Chen and Hu Jiao Jiao, the Ginseng Child would have inevitably perished alongside the cave.
Indeed, it was already deprived of spiritual energy’s nourishment, which was why it had been so drawn to Hu Jiao Jiao’s spiritual wine earlier.
Though this little being could not speak, it had made a wise decision by choosing Hu Jiao Jiao as its protector!
Thus, everyone was content with the outcome.
As they waited, Hu Jiao Jiao and Wang Chen conversed extensively about demons, a topic that greatly intrigued Wang Chen.
Unbeknownst to them, twelve hours had passed since they entered the cave.
Suddenly, Wang Chen sensed an opportunity to depart.
He rose and stepped out of the wooden house, spotting a light gate composed of numerous talismans not far ahead.
Simultaneously, a fierce wind began to howl through the cave.
The wind intensified rapidly, swiftly morphing into a tempest that ravaged the flora below.
The surroundings darkened abruptly!
“Hurry!”
Realizing the imminent collapse of the cave, Wang Chen shouted and dashed towards the light gate.
He had no concerns about Hu Jiao Jiao keeping up; her prowess was certainly not inferior to his.
In a flash, Wang Chen plunged into the light gate.
The next instant, he found himself before the rock wall of Baiyue Peak, his body hurtling downward.
Wang Chen summoned his magical energy, and his body became as light as a feather, allowing him to land gracefully on the ground.
Almost simultaneously, Hu Jiao Jiao alighted beside him.
Their eyes met.
Hu Jiao Jiao murmured softly, “I must return now.”
Wang Chen nodded, “Take care on your journey.”
Hu Jiao Jiao retrieved a letter symbol from her pocket and handed it to Wang Chen. “I will contact you once I’m back in Qingqiu.”
Wang Chen silently accepted the letter symbol.
“May we meet again if fate permits.”
Hu Jiao Jiao smiled enchantingly, as two large fox tail shadows materialized behind her.
Her form then vanished into the tails.
The last image Wang Chen beheld was her stunningly beautiful face, a vision of unparalleled beauty.
Though it was but a fleeting glance, it left an indelible mark on him—so exquisite!
With a tinge of inexplicable sorrow, Wang Chen made his way back to Yongle Immortal City.
His return journey was uneventful, devoid of any complications.
In the days that followed, Wang Chen engaged in closed-door cultivation at home until his break concluded.
Upon returning to the library, his first task was to seek out the unnamed travel diary.
This book, which he had stumbled upon by chance on a shelf in the corner of the library’s third level, contained intriguing references to the seven-leaf mysterious ginseng and spirit pearls.
Wang Chen intended to peruse it several more times, hoping to unearth further insights.
However, to his astonishment, despite a thorough search of the entire floor, the travel diary was nowhere to be found!
Wang Chen summoned the book attendants and scrutinized the lending records, but there was no trace of the book, as if it had never existed!
This was indeed perplexing.
After three days of fruitless searching, Wang Chen reluctantly abandoned his quest.
Fortunately, his exceptional memory had retained the contents of the travel diary.
Yet, a few days later, Wang Chen was dismayed to find his recollection of the book fading.
When he attempted to transcribe what he remembered, he found himself unable to pen a single word.
This was not merely odd; it was downright eerie!
Wang Chen, being no ordinary man, maintained his composure and concealed his emotions adeptly.
He chose not to probe into the mystery further.
Instead, he continued to fulfill his duties as a diligent and meticulous manager in the library.