Chance Encounter with an Old Friend

Seven days passed quickly, the door to the secret chamber opened, and Shen Long walked out.

He took out a red Communication Disk, cast a spell, but the Communication Disk did not respond.

"It's been so long and there's still no news. Is there no hope?"

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

The Five Poisons Marketplace is not far from the Five Saints Sect's General Headquarters; seven days is enough time for Core Formation Cultivator to make a round trip.

He shook his head and instead contacted Lin Yutong. Lin Yutong's voice quickly came through the Communication Disk: "Fellow Daoist Shen, I'm attending a gathering of Core Formation Cultivator. Would you like to come?"

"No need, you're busy, we'll meet up later."

After saying this, Shen Long put away the Communication Disk and walked out.

After leaving his residence, Shen Long strolled around the streets, looking at the sights.

There are many shops selling Spirit Insect and weapons in the Marketplace. There are many poisonous insects in the Southern Border Cultivation World, and raising Spirit Insect is a common practice. Many cultivators raise Spirit Insect, and the Witch Clan is also skilled at raising Spirit Insect.

"Are you Senior Shen Long?"

A somewhat surprised and uncertain male voice rang out.

Shen Long turned his head and saw a tall, thin Blue-Shirted Youth walking towards him.

"Who are you?"

Shen Long was slightly taken aback, and for a moment, he couldn't remember who the other person was.

"Qin Tianhe, it's been decades since we parted ways at Thousand Bamboo Valley. Senior Shen has already become Core Formation Cultivator."

The Blue-Shirted Youth said with a smile, his tone warm.

"Qin Tianhe? Where's your grandfather?!"

Shen Long asked.

Back in Thousand Bamboo Valley, Shen Long and Qin Qing hunted Demon Beast together. During their treasure hunt, he and Xu Lei turned against each other, while Qin Qing escaped unscathed.

Shen Long later returned to Thousand Bamboo Valley and inquired about Qin Qing's whereabouts, but Qin Qing had disappeared without a trace.

"My grandfather passed away long ago, I never expected to run into Senior Shen here."

Qin Tianhe said that he was currently in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, while Shen Long was already Core Formation Cultivator.

"Young friend Qin, how did you end up in the Southern Border Cultivation World? I thought you'd been killed!"

Shen Long asked curiously.

"It's a long story. If I hadn't met my master, I wouldn't have been able to Foundation Establishment."

Qin Tianhe said.

"Tianhe, who is this fellow Daoist?"

A somewhat hoarse male voice rang out.

A portly old man in a black robe walked over. He had a white face, no beard, a round face, small eyes, and piles of fat around his waist. He walked with a wobbly gait, like a moving mountain of flesh.

"Master, this is Senior Shen. I have known Senior Shen for a long time. Senior Shen, this is my master, Master Black Centipede Master."

Qin Tianhe explained.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Shen. I am Chu Shan. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Shen."

The old man in black robes clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, you're too kind."

Shen Long quickly returned the greeting.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Shen, Fellow Daoist Chu, you know each other?"

A somewhat surprised male voice rang out.

Qin Ming and Lin Lin walked over, looking completely bewildered.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, you also know Fellow Daoist Shen?"

Chu Shan was slightly taken aback and asked curiously.

Qin Ming nodded. "Of course I know him."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, shall we move aside and discuss this further?"

Shen Long asked.

Qin Ming nodded and left with Shen Long.

"Come back with me!"

Chu Shan said, and strode towards another street, with Qin Tianhe quickly following.

Shen Long followed Qin Ming to a secluded manor. Qin Ming, looking guilty, said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, I'm truly sorry. We've inquired extensively, but we haven't found any information about Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast Poison Sac. However, we do know of a place where Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast might roam."

"Where?"

Shen Long asked.

"The Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven. Not long ago, my fellow disciples and some friends entered the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven to search for treasures. In a certain place, they encountered a Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast. At that time, they were being chased by Ghost Creature and did not have time to kill the Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast."

As Qin Ming spoke, he took out a black animal hide.

Shen Long took out a white porcelain bottle and tossed it to Lin Lin, saying, "This is the Ice Snow Pill, which is remarkably effective at curing fire poison. Besides the map, do you have anything that can restrain Ghost Creature? Talisman or treasures will do."

"We've obtained a Yin-Sensing Talisman. When a high-level Ghost Creature gets within a certain distance, the Yin-Sensing Talisman will react. This talisman is a unique Secret Talisman of our Five Saints Sect, even more powerful than the Ghost-Seeking Disk. It's difficult to make and is a single-use item."

Lin Lin took out a Talisman that shimmered with black light and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long thanked him and accepted the black Talisman and black animal hide.

He inquired about the situation of Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven, what precautions to take, and the Divine Ability and methods of the Ghost Creature.

After chatting for more than an hour, Shen Long gained a deeper understanding of the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Qin and Madam Qin. This bottle of Beast Rearing Pill is a small token of my appreciation."

Shen Long then took out a Cyan Porcelain Bottle and handed it to Qin Ming.

The Five Saints Sect truly lives up to its reputation as a veteran force in the Southern Border Cultivation World. The information provided by Qin Ming and Lin Lin is very helpful. Shen Long may need Qin Ming and Lin Lin's help in the future, so it's natural to maintain a good relationship with them.

Qin Ming accepted the porcelain bottle without ceremony and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven is very dangerous. I heard that the Shangguan Clan is holding a large Auction, and there might be Demon Core of Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast appearing there. Why don't you go to the Auction first, and if you can't get the Demon Core, then go to the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven."

"Yes! Throughout history, many Nascent Soul Cultivator from our Five Saints Sect have died in the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven. Decades ago, a Nascent Soul Cultivator encountered a mutated Ghost Creature and perished."

Lin Lin echoed.

"Since Aunt Du has already gone to the Auction, I won't go. I'll make a trip to Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven instead!"

Shen Long said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, if I may ask, are you so determined to obtain the Inner Core of Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast?"

Qin Ming asked curiously.

"We must win!"

Shen Long said seriously.

"Alright! In that case, be careful! Our strength is too weak to accompany you to the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven."

Qin Ming gave his instructions.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, Madam Qin, please continue to keep an eye out for the Poison Sac of Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast. It would be best if you could obtain them for me. As for the reward, I won't let you suffer any loss."

Shen Long said sincerely.

"No problem, we'll continue to keep an eye out for the Poison Sac of the Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast. Just be careful!"

Qin Ming readily agreed.

After chatting for a while, Shen Long said goodbye and left.

He returned to his residence and saw Lin Yutong sitting in the stone pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, how's it going? Have you gotten the Demon Core of Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast yet?"

Lin Yutong asked with concern.

"No, Fellow Daoist Qin and the others couldn't get one either. However, the Core Formation Cultivator from the Five Saints Sect encountered a Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast while searching for treasures in the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven. They even gave me a Yin-Sensing Talisman. What about you?"

Shen Long asked.

"I didn't get any valuable information, but I bought a Dry Thunder Talisman, which is quite effective in dealing with Ghost Creature."

Lin Yutong said.

"Since that's the case, there's no need for us to stay here any longer. Let's head to the Profound Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven! Hopefully, we can successfully obtain the Demon Core of Third-Rank Yin-Evil Beast."

Shen Long said this, and he and Lin Yutong left their residence.

After leaving the Marketplace, Shen Long summoned the Sea-Crossing Boat, which carried him and Lin Yutong away from the place.