The Great Sect Cultivator Who Refused to See Reason

The scenery of Northern Province differed greatly from that of Yu Prefecture.

As Ye Xiu observed the strangely shaped phospholipids along the way, a flicker of interest passed through his eyes.

"The world is vast, and all manner of strange things exist. To tell the truth, when I first went to your side, the flowers growing atop the earth veins gave me quite a fright as well."

True Person Huai Jin spoke with a smile from beside him.

"Fortunately, after traveling more and seeing more these days, it no longer comes as much of a surprise."

"You think I'm merely delighted by a new quarry?" Ye Xiu curled his lips into a faint smile. "Curiosity toward the unknown is an instinct that every cultivator finds impossible to restrain, isn't it?"

True Person Huai Jin clasped his hands behind his back. "After all, if not for our thirst for the unknown Great Dao of heaven and earth, why would we have embarked upon this long road of cultivation?"

Ye Xiu shook his head.

"If we are speaking purely of the desire for knowledge, I am not all that interested."

"Rather, as one of the Alliance's decision-makers, I care more about what use this thing can serve in Yu Prefecture."

"The development of Heyang City cannot be separated from the provision of all things. Constantly seeking out new objects and using them to strengthen the Alliance's power—that is the path I intend to walk."

Their casual conversation was swiftly interrupted by a middle-aged cultivator with an arrogant expression.

"Elder Huai Jin, today's matter concerns Myriad Clouds Sect's grand plans for the next hundred years."

"Those dogs that have never worn collars are about to arrive. Make your preparations."

"Today, we must make them think carefully about who is the master and who