My gorgeous wife Chapter 1990 - 1958: Jade Flute
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"This is indeed a treasure land."
As cultivators passed by, some would pause to marvel at the scenery, feeling their journey had been worthwhile.
Despite possessing considerable cultivation, everyone's power was restrained below the Domain Realm. Even their Divine Sense was suppressed, rendering them utterly oblivious to Li Chen's proximity.
Had he walked right past them, they wouldn't have registered his presence at all.
Similarly, Li Chen paid no heed to these passing figures.
What captured Li Chen's attention was a faint, almost imperceptible aura.
This aura was exceedingly difficult to detect, yet Li Chen felt a strange sense of familiarity emanating from it.
It was precisely this feeling of familiarity that caused Li Chen to momentarily set aside his pursuit of Tian Yi and the others.
"It seems there's something here. Did you sense it?"
"Indeed, it feels somewhat different from the rest of this place. If it's a treasure land, should we start digging?"
"Let's dig! We haven't ventured too deep into this mystic realm yet; it's still the outer area, so there shouldn't be any significant dangers."
Three cultivators converged, seemingly engaged in a discussion. Judging by their appearances, the three appeared to be formidable figures hailing from the Demon Realm.
Near the trio lay a small mound of earth. It appeared entirely unremarkable from the surface, yet a subtle aura fluctuation pulsed around it, sparking their curiosity about potential treasures hidden within.
"Gentlemen, have you stumbled upon something of value?" A light chuckle echoed from behind the three.
Startled by the sudden voice, the three demonic cultivators spun around, their gazes falling upon a youth in black attire, a smile gracing his lips.
Recognizing Li Chen, the three powerful figures from the Demon Realm grew noticeably cautious.
"You are... the one who opened the Mystic Realm Gate?"
"I am Li Chen." Li Chen responded with a smile and a nod. "It appears you've found something interesting; might I have the honor of joining your treasure hunt?"
Upon hearing Li Chen's words, the three exchanged hesitant glances.
Truthfully, they were not particularly eager to associate with someone as enigmatic as Li Chen.
The primary reason was his sheer inscrutability.
Outside the mystic realm, none of them could comprehend the Grand Formation. Yet, Li Chen not only understood it but also devised a method to breach it. This alone was cause for significant wariness.
The ability to dismantle such an arcane and perplexing formation clearly indicated a profound understanding of the Dao of Formations.
In a place like the Regretless Mountain Range, who posed the greatest threat?
It wasn't the Daoist Lord powerhouses with their supreme cultivation, nor the berserk cultivators who fought across realms, but the Formation Masters!
While everyone's cultivation was suppressed within this domain, the mastery of formations remained unaffected by such limitations.
One might be a top-tier Ninth Order Expert in the outside world, but in an treacherous locale like the Regretless Mountain Range, a seventh or eighth-rank formation could easily spell their demise.
Therefore, an individual exceptionally skilled in the Dao of Formations was far more formidable in such an environment than anyone could possibly imagine.
The three exchanged brief glances, eventually nodding in acquiescence.
"Brother Li's desire to join us in our treasure hunt is an honor!"
"Indeed, with the three of us combined, and with Brother Li's assistance, we are certain to navigate this mystic realm with ease." The other two chimed in with smiles.
Since the decision had been made, there was no point in dwelling on potential regrets.
Rather than displaying displeasure and risking offense, it was wiser to proceed with the arrangement.
The three ancient demonic figures understood this fundamental truth.
Li Chen inclined his head, unconcerned, and casually approached the trio, his gaze also falling upon the unassuming mound.
Moments ago, that faint aura had emanated precisely from this spot.
And the feeling of familiarity had likewise originated from here.
Observing the small mound, Li Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, a peculiar light glinting within them.
"Brother Li, have you discerned anything?"
Noticing Li Chen's silent contemplation before the mound, the three couldn't help but inquire when he finally broke his gaze.
"Something is indeed within." Li Chen confirmed with a nod.
"Really?" The three demonic figures were initially taken aback, then broke into smiles.
Although this was merely the periphery, the chances of unearthing a truly magnificent treasure were slim. Still, any gain was better than none.
"However, it is quite unfortunate," Li Chen stated, shaking his head. "It's nothing particularly useful."
As he spoke, he gestured with his hand, and the mound crumbled, revealing its contents.
Gazing at what lay within the mound, the three Demon Realm experts couldn't suppress their disappointment.
Li Chen had not misled them; the object uncovered was, in fact, rather ordinary.
It was a broken flute, a damaged Jade Flute, with its aura on the verge of dissipation.
Once the final wisp of aura vanished, the Jade Flute would undoubtedly degrade into a worthless bauble. Such an artifact, let alone concerning them, wouldn't even garner interest from their disciples or their progeny.
Li Chen procured the Jade Flute, his fingers tracing its surface gently. Then, with a smile directed at the spectral figures, he inquired, "I am rather fond of this flute and wish to take it back for reshaping and reforging. Would you be amenable to parting with it? I am prepared to offer compensation in other forms."
With his words, Li Chen produced three pills.
"Return to True Pill, Return to Origin Pill, Purple Path Pill!"
Upon beholding the three pills in Li Chen's grasp, the trio could not suppress gasps of astonishment. These elixirs were considered among the highest echelon of Recovery Pills, treasures so valuable that even they would covet them. Yet, Li Chen proposed to exchange three distinct varieties for this seemingly unremarkable Jade Flute?
"Mere casual refinements. Please accept them if they are not objectionable," Li Chen stated with a lighthearted smile.
Though Li Chen spoke nonchalantly, the three could not help but feel a sense of awe.
During their preceding exchange, they had subtly alluded to their collective presence and cautioned Ye Chen to consider his intentions carefully. Now, Li Chen was casually dispensing top-tier Recovery Pills, an act whose unspoken implications sent shivers down their spines.
Casually refined?
Were these high-grade Recovery Pills genuinely self-created? This revelation implied not only that he was a Grandmaster of the Formation Path but also a potent Pill Master!
Common wisdom often asserts in the mortal realm that three individuals are not to be trifled with: the elderly, women, and children. Within the cultivation world, a parallel adage exists: never provoke the diviner, the healer, or the apothecary. Pill Masters, by their very nature, frequently possess profound knowledge of medicine. Consequently, a skilled Pill Master is effectively both a healer and a vendor of medicinal aids. This underscores the immense significance of a Pill Master's standing within the cultivator community.