SWNOVELXO Chapter 899 Chapter 900 My Name is Liu Jinshui
899 Chapter 900 My Name is Liu Jinshui
Li Xiaobai sat upright in the cabin, sharing the same thought as Monk Ming De, to wait until the ship had fully set out into the sea before making a move, to stealthily seize the resources, undetected by gods and ghosts alike.
The ship steadily advanced, having been refined by a high monk from the Buddhist Sect; it required Immortal Stones to activate, approaching the capabilities of a Magic Treasure.
Pushing open the small door within the cabin and stepping onto the deck, he was greeted by the fresh, briny sea breeze, mixed with the smell of the ocean.
Li Xiaobai gazed into the distance, where the sea shimmered under the sunlight, casting huge shadows that revealed themselves occasionally, exuding a formidable and sharp aura. These were the Demonic Beasts of the Sea Clan nearby, thwarted by the scriptures chanted on the Salvation Boat, unable to get close. He understood then why the business of the Salvation Boat was so thriving; with numerous Demonic Beasts in the sea, anyone who ventured into it recklessly would face a terrifying catastrophe.
"Fellow brother, are you also headed to the Western Continent in search of treasures?"
The cultivators on the deck noticed Li Xiaobai coming out of the cabin and approached him for conversation, as the ship had limited space. The average cultivator could only rest on the deck, with only a select few important figures having access to the cabins.
This young man before them looked quite young and was likely a Disciple from some major force.
"I am heading to the Western Continent in search of an old acquaintance. May I ask what you mean by treasure hunting?"
Li Xiaobai's mind stirred as he looked at the group and asked.
"So you are going to find an old friend. Your friend must also be a high monk from the Buddhist Sect. My name is Lin Zhao, from Sky Wind Sect, just a minor sect. Recently, there have been rumors about an astonishing ancient tomb suddenly appearing in the Western Continent, so I invited some friends to accompany me, hoping to try our luck in the Western Continent," the elegantly dressed man said with a light smile, sporting two dashes of goat beard, which gave him the air of a scholar.
The other cultivators on the deck stood behind him, all looking to him as the leader. Li Xiaobai nodded but did not care whether the man was telling the truth, and continued to ask, "May I dare to ask senior, what is said about this incredible tomb, and if there are any legends concerning it?"
"Regarding its origins, there are numerous theories. Opinions are divided. Some say it was left by a great saint from the Buddhist Sect, some say it belonged to an unparalleled master from thousands of years ago, and there are even rumors suggesting it's a conspiracy hatched by the Buddhist Sect to lure cultivators and annihilate them. Even the monks of the Western Continent Buddhism might not be clear about the origins of this tomb. But the fact that the tomb truly exists is undisputed, or else it wouldn't have attracted so many masters. It's not just cultivators from the Eastern Continent; I've heard that certain Super Sects from the Southern Continent can no longer sit still and want a share of the pie," Lin Zhao said enthusiastically as he recounted the legends of the tomb.
"What lies within that tomb, attracting so many masters to venture forth? Surely there must be some peerless treasures that have emerged?"
Li Xiaobai continued to ask, suddenly recalling that when they had parted outside the Little Ghost Secret Realm, Ying Diao had given Wu Chengjue a map. It seemed to concern the tomb in the Western Continent; could it be the same tomb Lin Zhao was talking about?
If that was the case, Ying Diao's methods were truly unfathomable. He had known about the tomb within the Buddhist Sect of the Western Continent long ago and even possessed a map, getting a big head start over the other cultivators. The only mystery was why he hadn't gone there himself with the map.
"Hehe, speaking of treasures, the sea is full of them—various heavenly materials and Earth treasures, of all sorts. But the most valuable, of course, are the Ice Silkworm and Earth Dragon Grass. It is said that when the tomb first appeared, a faithful cultivator was offering incense and prostrating before the Buddha. His eyes saw a temple Buddha statue before he kneeled, but when he looked up after the prostration, he found the entire temple had vanished, and the ground beneath him had transformed into a vast burial ground."
"And then guess what happened?"
Lin Zhao purposefully left a cliffhanger, his face revealing a mysterious smile.
"What happened next? Did that faithful cultivator enter the burial ground?"
Li Xiaobai raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Brother, you are indeed clever. That devout believer did enter, and he also came out alive. How strange is it that, although he was only at the Human Immortal Realm when he entered, he emerged at the Earth Immortal Realm. All this happened within a few days, and no one knows what he encountered within. However, according to reliable sources, he saw a dragon capable of navigating underground and an Ice Silkworm emanating Frost Qi. That dragon was none other than the Earth Dragon Grass, and the Ice Silkworm is a dream come true for those who practice the frost Qi!"
Lin Zhao stroked his small beard and spoke slowly.
"If no one knows what that believer encountered in the tomb, how can Brother Lin be certain about the reliability of the news?"
Li Xiaobai said with a smile, suspecting that Lin Zhao might be exaggerating, though the Ice Silkworm and the Earth Dragon Grass were probably real.
"To be honest, I have some connections with many masters within the Buddhist Sect, which is why I know a bit more. After that believer came out of the tomb, he was directly taken away by the monks from the Great Thunderclap Temple. I got this information from the monks who took him away."
"Seeing that Brother has such an extraordinary air about him, I presume you must also be a young prodigy. Why don't you join my team so we can make a fortune together?"
Lin Zhao revealed his true purpose. He had approached Li Xiaobai and shared so much peculiar information to recruit him into his group. With the addition of such a potentially powerful young talent, their team would become even more robust.
Li Xiaobai did not respond to the olive branch extended to him and, with furrowed brows, he continued to ask, "May I inquire about the effects of the Earth Dragon Grass? Its name suggests it's a type of herb, yet why would it appear in the form of a dragon?"
"Now you're asking the right person. The so-called Earth Dragon Grass is a Spirit Grass that absorbs the essence of the earth year-round. It dwells underground and can undergo a transformation every hundred years. After each transformation, its body grows an inch taller, and legend has it that after a hundred transformations, this Spirit Grass can evolve into a True Dragon. But these are all just legends."
"The true efficacy of the Earth Dragon Grass is that once consumed, it can open up the great dragons embedded within a cultivator's body, fortify the dragon sinews, and enhance strength. Not only does it strengthen the body, but it also offers endless benefits to one's foundation!"
"The Earth Dragon Grass in that tomb has already evolved to freely navigate underneath the earth, having transformed at least three to five times and possessing some spiritual intelligence. Catching it would require a venerable and powerful elder, so we should just sweep around the edges and make a small fortune. We shouldn't set our sights too high."
Lin Zhao cautioned.
"Thank you for the warning, Brother Lin!"
Li Xiaobai nodded seriously and said, "Having the Earth Dragon Grass on the Western Continent certainly saves a lot of trouble."
"So, what do you say, young friend? Would you like to join us? Together, our combined effort is like a fire made of many pieces of wood, and it's always good to have someone to watch your back on the Western Continent."
Lin Zhao said.
"No problem, once I safely reach land, I will head to our destination with Brother Lin."
Li Xiaobai spoke casually, unaware that these people did not yet realize he had already fallen into a trap set by Buddhist Sect disciples. He was just waiting for Ming De and the others to make their move, and not a single cultivator on this ship would escape.
"Haha, rest assured, the ship is very safe. Once on land, I won't let you suffer any losses, my friend. By the way, I haven't asked for your esteemed name yet," Lin Zhao said, his face lit with joy, not catching the hidden meaning in Li Xiaobai's words.
After thinking for a moment, Li Xiaobai spoke with a smile, "My name is Liu Jinshui, and I thank all the fellow cultivators in advance."