Sun Qian's trip to Duantian City was estimated to take nearly a month, but Su Chen wasn't in a hurry, so he leisurely followed along.
"It is said that there are many herbs in the Hengduan Mountains, each with its own effects and abilities. Among them is a herb called 'Nian Xiangsi,' which is said to make two people fall in love after taking it—truly miraculous."
Sun Qian immediately became very curious. "Oh? Tell me more."
The speaker was the Middle-aged Man in the caravan, the only Profound Immortal cultivator. His Luo Yu, Sun Qian usually called him Old Luo.
Luo had spent many years in the Hengduan Mountains, and his experience was far beyond what Sun Qian could compare to.
Not only Sun Qian, but everyone else also gathered Past, eagerly awaiting Luo Yu's next words.
The journey was rather dull, so it was nice to hear a few interesting things.
Luo Yu cleared his throat, adopting the demeanor of a storyteller. "Ladies and gentlemen, please be patient. This Nian Xiangsi is no simple matter; its origin is tied to a deeply moving love story."
"Legend has it that countless years ago, Nine-tailed Fox descendant loved a cultivator; one could even say they loved each other."
"Unfortunately, humans and demons are ultimately destined to be apart. The Nine-tailed Fox descendant Clan naturally does not allow a Human Race cultivator to be with her. However, the two are so deeply in love that the Nine-tailed Fox descendant female is willing to die to be with the Human Race cultivator."
"The Nine-tailed Fox descendant Clan refused to comply, so they sent a powerful member of their clan to lure the Human Race cultivator into the Hengduan Mountains and kill him. He eventually died in the arms of the female fox, but when the female fox arrived, the Human Race cultivator was still alive and barely clinging to life."
"That Human Race cultivator knew this trip was a trap, but he still came because he knew the two of them could never be together; he simply wanted to see her one last time before he died."
"In this way, I can die without regret."
Not far away, Yelan also listened intently, and when she heard the most heartfelt parts, her eyes reddened and her face was filled with sorrow.
It's unbelievable that something like this could have happened among the descendants of the Nine-tailed Fox descendant.
Luo Yu also looked regretful. "That female fox was ultimately heartbroken and committed suicide in front of the Human Race cultivator. After their deaths, they transformed into this 'Nian Xiangsi.' It is said that this 'Nian Xiangsi' is extremely beautiful when it blooms, making it the perfect gift for a beloved."
Unfortunately, this item is very expensive and rare.
Sun Qian suddenly grasped the key point and couldn't help but ask, "Rare in quantity? Isn't this something unique? If there are other 'Nian Xiangsi' flowers, wouldn't each one require the consumption of Nine-tailed Fox descendant and a Human Race cultivator?"
Good question.
Luo Yu looked at Sun Qian with great appreciation. "Young Master, that's an excellent question. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer."
Sun Qian: "..."
"So, was the story you told true or false?"
Luo Yu glanced at Sun Qian with some suspicion, seemingly surprised by his question. Luo Yu then replied in a matter-of-fact tone:
"Of course it's fake. It seems to be a folk tale spread by the Many-Treasure Merchant Guild to attract attention."
Sun Qian was speechless. So all that you said was a lie.
He could tolerate it if it were just a legend, but this one was only recently made up.
Yelan also fell silent. She had just been deeply moved, and now you're telling me it's all fake?
Sun Qian looked ahead and suddenly couldn't help but ask, "Where are we now?"
Luo Yu took out the map and compared it carefully, then said:
"It should be Green Snake Mountain, about ten days away from Duantian City."
"Speaking of Green Snake Mountain, I also know a little-known legend."
Sun Qian was somewhat reluctant to pay attention to Luo Yu, but he couldn't stand being so bored that he finally spoke up, "Explain in detail."
Luo Yu began to speak eloquently again, "Legend has it that this place was not originally called Green Snake Mountain, but White Snake Mountain. Two snakes lived here, a white White Snake and a Green Snake. The White Snake was the elder sister, and the Green Snake was the younger sister."
"Before transforming into human form, this White Snake fought a Demon Beast. Although she won, she was severely injured and nearly died. However, she was rescued by a passing mortal who healed her wounds and then left."
"Afterwards, the White Snake transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman, and then descended the mountain to repay the mortal's kindness. Unfortunately, the mortal was already very old, but the White Snake still did not mind, staying by the Old Man's side and becoming his wife, spending the rest of her life with him..."
Sun Qian then grasped the key point. "Wait, what does this have to do with the Green Snake?"
Luo Yu immediately replied, "It's alright."
Sun Qian gave him a deep look, then gestured for him to continue.
Luo Yu continued, "After the mortal died, Righteous Cultivators happened to pass by and saw it. He thought the White Snake had harmed the person, so he suppressed and sealed it away."
The other person traveling with him, Zhao Benli, asked, "What about the Green Snake?"
Luo Yu pointed to Green Snake Mountain in the distance and said, "It's right there."
Zhao Benli's eyes burned with desire as he spoke with a hopeful tone, "Is it possible that the Green Snake will also be injured later, and that I might manage to save it? The Green Snake, overwhelmed with gratitude, would transform into a stunningly beautiful woman and insist on marrying me, thus beginning a Forbidden stage love between a human and a demon."
Um?
Luo Yu immediately looked at Zhao Benli with a question mark in his eyes. He was very surprised by the kid's thought process and how he came up with this idea.
If we were to encounter an injured Green Snake, the Young Master would definitely be the one to enjoy it first; how could it possibly be your turn?
Far away.
As Su Chen watched the group chat, he did sense something strange. No wonder Sun Qian's thinking was so peculiar; it seemed that these people's thought processes were all a bit abnormal.
"Bang!"
Just then, a huge explosion rang out, and as the smoke and dust dissipated in the distance, a massive figure could be vaguely seen within.
The ground was also making a rustling sound.
Sun Qian and the others' expressions immediately changed, and they all became alert and ready for battle.
When the smoke cleared, a huge, half-human, half-snake creature with a bluish-green body appeared. Its face was not human, but a huge snake head, with thick arms and two incredibly broad muscles on its chest.
Zhao Benli's expression changed upon seeing the Green Snake.
At the same time, a slightly hoarse and violent voice rang out.
"This road is mine, these trees are mine, if you want to Past, leave your valuables behind."
Once Demon Race reach the Immortal Stage, they gain the ability to transform into human form, but they are usually not as quick-witted Human Race.
There are Demon Beast within the Hengduan Mountains, and many Demon Beast outside. They specialize in robbing Human Race. There are fewer Human Race cultivators near the Hengduan Mountains, so these areas naturally fall under the territory of the Demon Race.
Zhao Benli said with a somewhat solemn expression, "Could you be the Green Snake from this place?"
Upon hearing this, the Green Snake grinned maliciously, revealing the aura of Profound Immortal within him. He said with a hint of arrogance, "What, you've heard of my great reputation?"
Zhao Benli immediately looked at Luo Yu, his expression somewhat unpleasant.
Is this the Green Snake's Younger Sister you were talking about?