SWNOVELXO Chapter 726: Treasure Map
Returning to the cave, the Black-clothed Cultivator immediately set about refining the Elixir needed to heal his junior brother.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang silently guarded him from the side, their eyes filled with admiration and anticipation for the Black-clothed Cultivator.
After a night of toil, the Elixir was finally successfully refined. The Black-clothed Cultivator held the Elixir, his eyes sparkling with tears. He knew this was not just an Elixir, but a hope for his junior brother's rebirth.
He looked gratefully at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, bowing deeply: "Thank you both for your help. I will remember this kindness and emotion in my heart."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a smile, knowing that this encounter and assistance had already forged a deep friendship between them.
They patted the Black-clothed Cultivator's shoulder, encouraging him: "Brother in Black, you speak too highly. On the path of an Immortal Cultivator, we are meant to support each other. Quickly, go check on your junior brother, and hope he recovers soon."
The Black-clothed Cultivator nodded, turning to venture deeper into the cave.
Soon, the faint sound of his junior brother awakening and the excited cheers of the Black-clothed Cultivator echoed from within the cave.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a smile, their hearts filled with comfort and satisfaction.
As the junior brother gradually recovered, the atmosphere inside the cave relaxed more and more.
Besides taking care of his junior brother every day, the Black-clothed Cultivator discussed cultivation with Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, each sharing insights and progressing together.
Their friendship grew deeper with each passing day, becoming an inseparable unity.
...
About half a month later.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang parted ways with the other two.
They returned to the workshop.
"Luo Chen, look over there."
"So many people gathered there."
"Why don't we go take a look too?"
Qing Shuang tugged Luo Chen's sleeve, curiosity shining in her eyes.
Luo Chen smiled slightly, nodding in agreement, and the two walked side by side toward the center of the crowd.
After pushing through layers of people, they discovered that it was an elderly cultivator setting up a stall to sell some ancient Magic Artifacts and Elixirs.
Although these items seemed unremarkable, they contained an extraordinary aura, attracting many to stop and watch.
"These Magic Artifacts seem ordinary, but each one appears to have its own story."
Luo Chen said softly to Qing Shuang, his gaze lingering for a moment on a rusty Jade Pendant, which, despite its plainness, faintly exuded a gentle Spiritual Power.
Hearing this, Qing Shuang also began to carefully scrutinize the surrounding items.
Suddenly, her gaze was drawn to an Ancient Tome with a yellowing cover and worn edges.
There were no words on this Ancient Tome, but the cover was adorned with complex runes, exuding a mysterious and unfathomable aura.
"This book..."
Qing Shuang reached out to gently pick up the Ancient Tome, and as her fingertips touched the rough paper, she seemed to feel a faint vibration emanating from the book.
She looked up at Luo Chen, her eyes sparkling with inquiry.
Seeing this, Luo Chen moved to Qing Shuang's side to carefully inspect the Ancient Tome.
He closed his eyes to sense it for a moment, frowning slightly as if he perceived something extraordinary hidden within the Ancient Tome.
"This book is no ordinary item; although it is difficult to discern its specific origins, the knowledge and power contained within are definitely not ordinary."
Just as the two were discussing the Ancient Tome, the elderly cultivator suddenly spoke: "You two have discerning eyes. This Ancient Tome was something I obtained by chance during an adventure in my youth."
"Though it has no words, it contains profound Cultivation Methods and ancient secrets."
"Unfortunately, my aptitude is limited, and I have never been able to unravel its mysteries."
"Now, I am offering it for sale in hopes that someone with fate might acquire it and continue exploring its secrets."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, seeing a resolute determination in each other's eyes.
They knew that this Ancient Tome might very well be a great aid in their journey as Immortal Cultivators.
Thus, Luo Chen retrieved a high-quality Spirit Stone from his Storage Bag and handed it to the elderly cultivator in exchange for the mysterious Ancient Tome.
After leaving the crowd, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found a quiet place and eagerly opened the Ancient Tome.
As they turned the yellowing pages one by one, an ancient and profound aura swept over them, as if transporting them into an entirely different world.
"This is indeed extraordinary!"
Luo Chen exclaimed in awe, his eyes fixated on the Ancient Tome, with each symbol and rune seemingly narrating ancient secrets.
Qing Shuang also wore a solemn expression, her fingertips gently brushing the pages as she sensed the ancient vibrations coming from it.
The content recorded in the Ancient Tome was incredibly complex, including not only obscure Cultivation Methods but also profound insights into the Heaven and Earth Laws.
Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang possessed extraordinary cultivation, they invariably found it somewhat challenging when facing this profound knowledge.
However, they did not feel discouraged but instead became more determined to explore its mysteries.
As time passed, their understanding of the Ancient Tome deepened.
They discovered that the Ancient Tome was not only a cultivation secret manual but also a chronicle of the glory and decline of the Cultivation Realm during Ancient Times.
Many of the Cultivation Methods and Magical Treasures mentioned in the book were things they had never heard of or seen before.
Just as the two were deeply immersed in the sea of the Ancient Tome, an unexpected vibration shattered the surrounding tranquility.
They looked up to see that the once calm sky had suddenly become overcast and filled with the rumble of thunder.
A powerful pressure rushed in from all directions, causing the entire workshop to tremble.
"What's happening here?" Qing Shuang's face changed slightly as she felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.