Dragon's Origin

#352 - Don't Open (Part 1)

Chapter 206: Don't Open It (Part 1)

For a long time afterward, the first residents of the camp would never forget the unprecedented, magnificent spectacle of the old Taoist's spiritual energy tempering his body for two whole days and nights.

It was caused by Wang Sheng's mysterious bodyguard. The spiritual energy in the sky almost seemed to condense into liquid droplets, falling like rain, and then being drawn toward the old Taoist's body as if it were a black hole. Just the sheer force of it was enough to drive countless people crazy.

Before setting off from Worry-Free City, the old Taoist had single-handedly faced three eighth-realm experts and easily killed them. There wasn't even a stumble; it was as if he were facing three chicks.

At that time, some people were already speculating about the old Taoist's cultivation level. To be able to so easily deal with three eighth-realm experts, his cultivation had to be higher than theirs. The three were basically in the early stages of the eighth realm, so for the old Taoist to kill them one-on-three in an instant, he had to be at least in the late stages or even the peak of the eighth realm.

If the old Taoist hadn't advanced again inside the Thousand Absolutes Land, some people would have even suspected that he was a ninth-realm expert. In fact, before the news of the old Taoist's advancement reached Worry-Free City, at least half the people in Worry-Free City suspected that the old Taoist was a legendary ninth-realm expert.

What the people in the camp didn't see was that when the old Taoist advanced, all the demonic beasts within a hundred miles of the camp that were above the seventh realm frantically fled, as if they had discovered a terrifying natural enemy. Even in the core of the Thousand Absolutes Land, there was an area that instantly fell silent, and only after the old Taoist finished tempering his body did it stir again.

After advancing, the old Taoist's status was completely different. After the camp was completed, he basically stopped following Wang Sheng and instead spent his days lying on the branch of the largest tree in the valley, occasionally enjoying a little wine. His life couldn't have been more comfortable, and countless people looked on with envy.

The wine was a tribute from many people. The experts who came in as guards weren't stupid. Such a good opportunity, such a legendary expert, and in such a special environment—not taking the chance to curry favor and ask for guidance would simply be wasting a heaven-sent opportunity.

From time to time, an expert would approach with a smile, offering the fine wine they had prepared for themselves to the old Taoist as a tribute. The old Taoist accepted all of them without refusal. Those experts would naturally accompany him with smiles, asking for one or two "small" questions. The old Taoist wasn't stingy, and no matter who it was, no matter which family or sect the expert was from, he basically answered every question, and every time he could hit the nail on the head, getting straight to the point.

Almost everyone who asked the old Taoist for guidance was able to return satisfied. The old Taoist's casual guidance could enlighten these experts, causing them to suddenly understand, and they were all overjoyed.

According to the incomplete statistics of the chief steward of Royal Treasure Firm in charge of the camp, more than twenty of the initial batch of guards in the camp advanced within half a month because of the old Taoist's guidance.

It should be known that all the guards were experts of no less than the fifth realm. In less than half a year, more than twenty experts above the fifth realm were guided by the old Taoist to advance. What terrifying efficiency was this?

Of course, this was in the Thousand Absolutes Land, where the cultivation conditions were naturally unique, but the guidance of a legendary expert had such a great effect that it drove everyone crazy. If a sect or family could win over the old Taoist, wouldn't that mean that experts from their own sect would emerge one after another?

Countless people began to worry about how to win over the old Taoist. The old Taoist was also decisive. He accepted all tributes of fine wine. He also gave his best guidance when asked for advice. But when asked about the old Taoist's origins, he immediately became a silent gourd, not revealing a single word.

Thus, everyone's thoughts began to turn to Wang Sheng. The only one who knew the old Taoist's identity was probably Wang Sheng. As for what means Wang Sheng used to get such a legendary expert to be his bodyguard, everyone was even more confused. But one thing was very clear: the relationship between the old Taoist and Wang Sheng was definitely close, which could be seen from their usual unrestrained expressions and laughter.

Many people had once again strengthened their determination to suggest to their sect to vigorously win over Wang Sheng. As long as they could win over Wang Sheng, they could gain the friendship of the old Taoist. With the old Taoist's guidance, those experts in the sect whose cultivation was hindered would have no choice but to break through!

Wang Sheng was very clear about these people's thoughts, and so was the old Taoist. However, neither of them cared. The reason why the old Taoist was so generous was actually the result of discussing it with Wang Sheng. The main purpose was to promote the extraordinary cultivation effect of this camp.

If you don't make the advertisement big, how can you attract customers? Even if the old Taoist didn't give guidance, with those guys' cultivation state and comprehension, they would be able to think of something in no more than a month. Giving advance guidance was beneficial without being costly, and it could not only earn a lot of favor, but also establish a mystical image. Why not do it?

After the previous poisoning of the water source, the water source was now guarded even more tightly. There were at least four layers of nested formations around it, and no one except the special personnel arranged by the chief steward could enter or come into contact with the water source.

In a peaceful atmosphere, the camp was completely completed. In just less than five months from discovering the site to completing the construction, a total of more than twenty artisans and more than thirty guards advanced. Such a crazy rate of advancement was absolutely unimaginable outside.

With the camp completed, they naturally couldn't just stay there. They had to notify Royal Treasure Firm and also release the news to let interested people come in to cultivate. Otherwise, wouldn't Royal Treasure Firm's huge investment be in vain?

In addition, there was another important thing, which was to transport supplies. For nearly half a year, hundreds of people had not gone out hunting, and all the food was brought in at the beginning. There was a water source here, but no food. What was left was enough for everyone to eat for two months, but if they didn't replenish it, it would definitely be troublesome.

The chief steward in charge basically couldn't leave, and some of the guards had to stay and defend the camp. Therefore, Wang Sheng was the only one responsible for going out to notify them, and no one else had the ability.

Wang Sheng didn't refuse. He took the old Taoist, more than a hundred artisans who didn't plan to stay here all the time, and the batch of expert guards sent out by the various forces, and left the camp, heading straight for Worry-Free City.

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The experts sent out by the various forces were reluctant to leave the camp, but there was no way. If they didn't go back, their respective sects and families wouldn't get the news. They could only leave reluctantly, thinking about going back and immediately fighting for the qualification to come again.

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