Zhang Yu had heard before that the people of Nether City loved collecting rare treasures. The Longevity Dendrobium of the Wei Clan Army, for instance, had been taken by such people through every possible means. He could not help asking, "What does Nether City want with these things?"
Xu Chengtong said, "There are not so many rare treasures in the world. Many merely use that name as a pretext to snatch medicinal herbs and materials everywhere, supplying their own cultivation.
"Nether City is unlike Celestial Xia and Upper Firmament Heaven. Its foundation is not great; it has no Earth Star beneath it, nor does it possess a population. Nether City's own production simply cannot support the cultivation of the cultivators below, so it can only find other ways.
"As for some truly precious objects, even if they are acquired, most are used on the direct disciples of the Profound Venerables. Ahem, people like us stewards and disciples can at least receive a small share."
Zhang Yu nodded. He understood now. It seemed Nether City used plunder beyond its borders to make up for the inadequacy of its own foundations. No wonder Nether City was not only hostile toward Celestial Xia, but also on poor terms with Upper Firmament Heaven, and sometimes even targeted those evil gods.
Viewed in this light, there was good reason why Nether City was not gathered in one place, but scattered throughout various stars.
Xu Chengtong added, "But Xu has also heard that the great powers above are using this to search for something. Xu does not know what it is exactly. Perhaps Zhan Ziji knows something..."
After considering this, Zhang Yu said, "I once heard that Nether City possesses an Eye Seal. Is that true?"
Xu Chengtong said, "There is indeed such a rumor below.