Free Web NovelChapter 658: Chapter 657: Divine Mist
Wei Yingying simply didn’t believe what Lin Xuan said. It wasn’t just her; none of the Wei Family’s Martial Artists believed him either. The elder from the Wei Family even rolled his eyes. Young people really do talk nonsense. He shook his head and ignored Lin Xuan, turning to Wei Dashan instead. "Young Master, we should hurry. It will be troublesome if the Demon King arrives."
"Yes, Brother, let’s go! Don’t pay any attention to this kid," Wei Yingying urged.
Wei Dashan was an honest and sincere person. Previously, even when facing a life-or-death crisis, he had been unwilling to abandon his subordinates, choosing to face the danger with them. From this alone, it was clear that Wei Dashan was a good man. Seeing Lin Xuan alone in the forest, he offered a kind reminder, "Little brother, this place is too dangerous. You should leave quickly."
But Lin Xuan just shook his head. "I won’t be leaving. I’m going to Divine Mist Mountain, and this forest is the only way through."
"You’re going to Divine Mist Mountain too?" Wei Dashan asked, surprised. "What are you going there for?"
"Medicine King Valley is on Divine Mist Mountain. That’s where I’m headed this time," Lin Xuan said.
As soon as he said this, the members of the Wei Family were all stunned. They hadn’t expected this kid to be going to Medicine King Valley as well.
Wei Dashan was overjoyed. "We’re also on our way to Medicine King Valley! Why don’t you travel with us? That way, we can look out for each other."
Wei Dashan was kind-hearted and couldn’t bear the thought of Lin Xuan walking through the forest alone. If he runs into danger, it would mean certain death.
However, Lin Xuan shook his head and said, "There’s no need."
With his strength, ordinary Demon Beasts posed no threat to him at all, not to mention he had the Snake King for protection. Even a Demon King couldn’t harm him.
But Wei Dashan insisted, "You should still join us. We travel very quickly."
"Besides, Divine Mist Mountain is quite special. You’ll need to find a guide to get there. You can’t enter Divine Mist Mountain by yourself."
Hearing this, Lin Xuan was taken aback. "Why not?"
Wei Dashan explained, "Divine Mist Mountain is so named because it’s shrouded in a mysterious mist. This mist is a natural Grand Array. Unless you’re a top-tier War Mage who can navigate the Divine Mist without getting lost, you must find a guide to lead the way."
"So, you should really come with us. We know how to find a guide."
"There’s something like that?" Lin Xuan was surprised. He had only asked for a map and hadn’t learned the specific details about Divine Mist Mountain. He never expected it to be so mysterious.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Xuan nodded. "If that’s the case, then alright." He smiled and added, "And don’t worry, I won’t be freeloading. If we encounter any danger on the road, I’ll take care of it for you."
Hearing this, Wei Yingying rolled her eyes. The other Wei Family Martial Artists were speechless. ’Take care of it for us?’ How could a mere four-star Grandmaster like him possibly help them? This kid really knew how to brag.
Wei Dashan didn’t seem to mind. He pulled Lin Xuan to his side, then waved to the rest of his family. "Let’s go."
The group set off, moving quickly and chatting as they traveled. The Wei Family soon learned of Lin Xuan’s identity: he was a disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sacred Institute. They couldn’t help but be surprised. After all, the Heavenly Dao Sacred Institute was a power on par with the Holy Lands. Anyone who could join the Sacred Institute was a top-tier genius. It seemed that although this young man had a low cultivation level and loved to brag, his talent must be extraordinary. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to join.
Lin Xuan, in turn, learned about Wei Dashan’s group. Wei Dashan was the young master of the Wei Family, Wei Yingying was his sister, and the others were their clansmen. The Wei Family was a millennia-old Noble Family from the eastern region of the Eastern Divine Continent. While not a top-tier power, they were still considered a major family, with strength surpassing that of an average dynasty. This was because the Wei Family was presided over by a Martial Emperor. To put it in perspective, even the Great Xia dynasty had no Martial Emperor, which made the Wei Family’s strength truly formidable.
The Wei Family was traveling to Medicine King Valley this time to seek an extremely precious Spirit Medicine. They just hadn’t expected to run into a Beast Dynasty along the way. It had been a close call, but they had made it through unscathed.
The rest of their journey was uneventful.
「Three days later, they finally left the forest.」
Ahead of them, another great mountain loomed. It was immensely tall, and the entire peak was wreathed in a mysterious mist, appearing from a distance like a vast sea of the stuff.
"It’s so beautiful!" Wei Yingying gazed at the sea of mist, exclaiming in awe. "It’s like a fairyland!"
Many of the Wei Family’s Martial Artists were also stunned. It was indeed beautiful.
But Wei Dashan gave a wry smile. "Don’t be fooled by the beautiful scenery. If you rush in recklessly, you’ll be trapped inside for the rest of your life, unable to escape."
"Once, a King even tried to force their way in. They never came out, and after several decades, they eventually died inside."
Hearing this, the members of the Wei Family gasped. When they looked at Divine Mist Mountain again, their eyes held a newfound reverence.
Lin Xuan also narrowed his eyes. He could naturally sense the mystique of Divine Mist Mountain. He asked the big black dog if it understood arrays and could help him break through.
The big black dog replied, "There’s no need for me to act. Just follow these people."
"Didn’t they say they have a guide? Just stick with them. It’s not convenient for me to make a move. After all, I’ve come to understand that there are Alien Demons in this world, and they specifically target Dragon Warriors."
"I am your greatest trump card, so my existence absolutely cannot be known by others, especially not by the Alien Demons. Therefore, if I can avoid acting, I will."
Lin Xuan nodded in understanding. He decided to continue following the Wei Family.
The Wei Family had a much more detailed understanding of Divine Mist Mountain. After arriving, they only rested briefly before taking out a map to get their bearings. Soon, Wei Dashan and the others had determined their direction.
"First, we’ll head to a village in the Divine Mist Village area."
The group walked toward the foot of the mountain.
「A day later, they stopped again.」
A barren clearing appeared before them. There were no mountains, stones, or trees—only a faint mist swirling about.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan frowned slightly.
Wei Yingying looked around. "Where’s the village? This is just a barren wasteland! There’s nothing here."
Wei Dashan stopped his sister, telling her not to speak recklessly. He walked forward a few steps, then stopped and called out in a loud voice, "We wish to enter Divine Mist Mountain and go to Medicine King Valley! We’re looking for a guide to lead the way!"
His voice echoed in all directions, lingering for a long time.
"See? There really is nothing here," Wei Yingying muttered, displeased.
But just then, the mist stirred, and a figure emerged from within. It was an old man with a full head of white hair, but his steps were incredibly swift. In just a few strides, he was standing before them.
Wei Yingying jumped in shock. Is that a person or a ghost?
Even Lin Xuan’s pupils contracted sharply. He hadn’t even seen how this person appeared. Was it spatial teleportation?
The big black dog said, "It wasn’t spatial teleportation. He walked out of the mist. This person possesses the power of mist."
Lin Xuan clicked his tongue in amazement.
The old man who had appeared sized up Wei Dashan’s group and asked, "You want to go to Medicine King Valley?"
Wei Dashan respectfully cupped his fists in a salute. "Elder, you must be from Hidden Mist Village. We do indeed wish to enter Medicine King Valley."
"Would you be willing to act as our guide, Elder?"
The old man chuckled. "Heh, so you know of our Hidden Mist Village. It seems you did your homework before coming. In that case, this old man can indeed guide you."
"Really? That’s wonderful!" Wei Dashan was ecstatic.
But the white-haired old man waved a hand. "Don’t get happy too soon. My guidance comes at a price."
"My fee is ten thousand Spirit Stones per person."
"What?" Hearing this, Wei Yingying instantly shrieked, "Ten thousand per person? Why don’t you just rob us?"
The white-haired old man sneered. "That’s the price. It’s the same for everyone. Take it or leave it."
"If you don’t want my help, this old man will be on his way." With that, the white-haired old man turned, about to disappear back into the mist.
"Wait!" Wei Dashan quickly called out to him. They had to get to Medicine King Valley; the Spirit Medicine they needed was for saving a life.
"Elder, please wait. We definitely want to go, but please allow us a moment to discuss it."
After speaking, Wei Dashan turned to the guards behind him. "Not everyone can go in. You all wait here. My sister and I will go."
"Won’t that be too dangerous?" The Wei clansmen were worried. After all, Divine Mist Mountain was mysterious and unpredictable. If they encountered danger inside, Wei Dashan and Wei Yingying wouldn’t be able to handle it alone.
At that moment, however, Lin Xuan spoke up. "Don’t worry, I’m going to Divine Mist Mountain too. If there’s any danger along the way, I’ll take care of it. You have nothing to fear."
The members of the Wei Family were left speechless. Even at a time like this, the kid was still bragging. They didn’t believe a word he said. A mere four-star Grandmaster like Lin Xuan would have trouble just protecting himself, so how could he possibly protect others?
