Chapter 427 - 233: Bro, You Smell So Good
"The flying magical artifact inevitably faces thunder and rain, so it naturally has insulation and waterproofing," He Kongyue explained.
"Alright, then I won’t bathe in the river. I’ll just bring the water up and wash here..."
You Su still couldn’t let go of the obsession with bathing.
He Kongyue gritted his teeth and took a deep breath before calmly saying:
"Mr. You, try to be quick, don’t... catch a cold."
After speaking, He Kongyue turned around with a flick of his sleeve.
"Mr. He, are you really not going to bathe? Hey, where are you going? Is it inappropriate to bathe on your Colorful Cloud Ship? If you don’t want to, just say so; no need to trouble yourself on my account!"
He Kongyue had already leaped ashore, and hearing this, he smirked slightly:
"I’m just going to check the surroundings; feel free to wash, Mr. You. I’m not that particular!"
"Mr. He is truly generous..."
You Su nodded in appreciation as he watched He Kongyue leave.
Little did he know that even He Kongyue himself had never bathed on this beloved artifact of his.
...
The Spirit Void Mountain Range had treacherous terrain, with towering ancient trees above the mountainside. Streams trickled between the mountains, and the sound of clear springs and stones resonated like the music of silk and bamboo, soothing and melodious. Exotic flowers and rare herbs were everywhere, their fragrance refreshing and invigorating. The spiritual energy here was dense, the immortal aura ethereal, as if it were the back garden of the immortals, full of mystery and beauty.
Two men walked together along the mountain path, the leader wearing a square hat, dressed as a frail scholar, looking weak and delicate. The one following closely behind had a bushy beard, wearing a coat made of tiger skin, looking every bit the rugged man.
These unfamiliar faces were naturally He Kongyue and You Su in disguise.
He Kongyue’s Colorful Cloud Ship had the function of shielding against observation, and thanks to this, the two could travel unimpeded all the way north without being noticed by the many cultivators also heading to the Spirit Void Mountain Range, avoiding many troubles.
"Mr. He, is it really necessary to disguise ourselves?"
You Su felt his beard uncomfortably, still not quite used to it.
He Kongyue didn’t turn his head, focusing on the road:
"When traveling, it doesn’t hurt to be more cautious."
"Oh..."
You Su, being blind, couldn’t see others and didn’t care much about how others saw him, so he naturally didn’t have the habit of disguising when going out, resembling a "self-deceptive tale."
The residence of the Void Realm Venerable was indeed hard to find. Without the Profound Qi that broke through the cave as a guide, finding it in the vast mountain range was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
But that doesn’t mean they should slack off in their search. After all, getting a bit closer to the final destination would increase the chances of seizing an opportunity.
However, treasure hunting is a skilled task. The Spirit Treasure Sect is renowned for its Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams and Feng Shui Divination Skills, and the twelfth peak of the Profound Sky Sect also specialized in practicing the secret of treasure hunting; after all, treasure hunting is a great resource source for cultivators.
You Su was blind and didn’t know the ways of treasure hunting, so he could only follow He Kongyue, knowledgeable and erudite, wandering around.
Suddenly, He Kongyue stopped, bent down, tapped and listened to the stone stack in front of him.
With a large bending motion, his robe stretched tight, not even a wrinkle visible, highlighting a well-defined curve.
You Su couldn’t see the details, but with Divine Sense, he could map the general outline, secretly admiring: Mr. He’s lower body is incredibly stable, even if he’s not a sword cultivator, he’s surely practiced martial arts diligently.
He Kongyue was unaware of You Su’s thoughts and, after tapping, showed a look of disappointment, shaking his head:
"Still not right."
You Su hadn’t exerted himself and could only provide emotional support:
"If the opportunity were so easy to find, the treasures buried in the ground would have been dug out long ago, how could it be our turn now. Mr. He, you’ve been searching all day, how about resting and continuing tomorrow?"
He Kongyue straightened his body, looked at the deepening twilight, and had to give up.
They had arrived at the Spirit Void Mountain Range last night, started exploring at dawn, so they couldn’t possibly descend the mountain to rest and start over the next day. If they waited for nightfall, finding a place to stay might be difficult.
"That’s fine."
He Kongyue nodded, seeing You Su lounging against a tree trunk, suddenly felt a rush of irritation, "Mr. You, there should be a cave behind this stone stack. You and I will clear the rocks and rest inside tonight."
You Su got the hint, no longer had the nerve to let He Kongyue do the work, and said:
"Mr. He, don’t move; you’re the frail scholar, and I’m the rough brute; I’ll do the stone moving to fit our roles."
Saying this, You Su dutifully started moving stones.
Gradually, the outline of a cave entrance began to emerge.
A faint fragrance wafted over from the dust-locked air inside the cave, and He Kongyue inhaled deeply, showing a surprised expression:
"Didn’t expect a delightful surprise! Mr. You, let’s go in!"
You Su also smelled the strange fragrance and hurriedly followed in He Kongyue’s footsteps.
He Kongyue retrieved a Luminous Pearl from the Qiankun Bag for lighting, instantly brightening the dim cave.
He Kongyue’s gaze focused, seeing the source of the fragrance—an herb with jade-white palm-shaped compound leaves.
The noble young master appeared particularly excited at the sight, jogging a few steps to the herb.
"Mr. He, what is this?"
"If I’m not mistaken, it should be White Leaf Spirit Ginseng."
You Su had read about White Leaf Spirit Ginseng in the Joyful Union Skill Manual and knew it was an extremely precious herb.
Ordinary white ginseng is mostly water ginseng, except for White Leaf Spirit Ginseng. It grows in soil, yet its stem, leaves, and root are all snow-white. Because of its entirely white color, it distinctly stands out from common spirit plants and is very sensitive to light and high temperatures, often growing in dark places in high mountains.