821: Chapter 530_2 821: Chapter 530_2 Some remote human-scarce areas, untouched by gatherers, are where such fine items can be found.
Precious items are indeed sought after by adventurers, but now, amidst the vast snowy mountains, it is uncertain if anyone can ascend, for fear of an avalanche.
Only those of exceptional skill and audacity, or the elite of the Cultivation World, possess the capability to scour such deeply buried snowy lands for such fine items.
Finding such treasures is not easy and relies entirely on luck.
These Immortal Sects, or individuals specializing in collecting medicinal herbs, also desire to find these treasures to sell.
Or to use them for their own Alchemy, though the search is difficult, and even with powerful Divine Sense, it is not guaranteed to find a Snow Lotus or Snow Worm Poisonous Insect.
They seem to possess life, deeply hidden beneath the snow and mountains or perhaps they boast a Spell akin to that of Snow Elves, evading the search of others.
The legends of these items had reached Jiang Tang from the lips of two beauties and he surmised it must be a type of Illusion Technique belonging to Elves, elusive to the searches of the less capable.
Jiang Tang was confident in his ability, certain that he could find these two things.
The Flying Artifact was already heading towards the highest and most dangerous peak, also marking the border between two countries, where crossing the mountain leads to another nation.
Jiang Tang had come to these mountains, and the terrain near the border differed from that of the neighboring country, which was more flatland; here, deep forests and old ridges prevailed.
Being situated at the border of another country, if there was a need for interaction, one had to brave the trial of these snowy mountains.
Only during the one month when the snow melts in the summer, would the merchants of both countries communicate.
This one month was the sole window for business and interaction between the two nations, crossing the vast mountains was arduous, and the neighboring nation struggled with trade, apparent in their deeper poverty.
Those who traded between Ancient Xia Country and the other were individuals driven by profit, and the people living at the border were rather poor.
Jiang Tang had learned some of this from Ye Tian, and his passage through these villages confirmed their dire poverty, with their primitive houses and not a soul in sight amidst the heavy falling snow.
Jiang Tang measured the temperature, finding it to be minus twenty degrees—near the coldest it could get.
And this was not even the dead of winter; when that time came, it would be even colder.
The people here had the fortitude and skills to endure and survive in this frigid snowscape.
Jiang Tang did not dwell on this.
What he needed to do most was to scour the locale for any Snow Lotuses or Snow Worm Insects, sending everyone within his Magical Treasure to assist in the search, hoping to assess their capabilities.
He had everyone from the Magical Treasure emerge, using their own magical artifacts to fly or just flying freely.
He also reminded them to maintain a vigilant defense while searching, as they might encounter attacks.
Snow Lotuses, Snow Worm Insects, I won’t foolishly wait for you, to be subdued and placed in my Storage Bag.
Jiang Tang advised and cautioned them, and all agreed.
To showcase their superiority, whatever treasures they found would be theirs, and nine beauties decided to search separately.
However, they wanted to stay by Jiang Tang’s side, only to realize that Cai Xiangxiang had always been doing just that.
Among them, her abilities were the weakest, making her the one Jiang Tang needed to protect the most.
The beauties were somewhat reluctant, yet they prided themselves on being strong and stubborn, always striving to outdo the rest.
Being asked to expose their vulnerabilities and become the weakest in the group was not something they were willing to do; they disdained the role of a White Lotus, preferring to be a noble Princess.
Cai Xiangxiang was thrilled that Jiang Tang would protect her; whether or not they found any treasures, just being by the side of this man satisfied her.
After all, among the group, Jiang Tang was the most capable.
If he couldn’t find the treasures, could anyone else?
Wouldn’t Jiang Tang share anything good he found with her?
She didn’t want the Snow Worm Poisonous Insect.
She found such insects terrifying, and while Dugu Yan’er enjoyed playing with them, Cai Xiangxiang was somewhat fearful of her.
The Snow Lotus was such a coveted treasure that Jiang Tang, being the weakest and least capable among the many present, would have to leave it aside if she obtained it; she did this to prevent her many relatives following her from potentially encountering trouble one day.
Cai Xiangxiang thought about following Jiang Tang to the base with so many family members; surely he would have to stay at the base for a while.
In order for these relatives to gain access to better cultivation resources and environment, she too had to go to that base.
Cai Xiangxiang had guessed that this time they would definitely be heading to a different base, certainly not the one in the Imperial City, because the people there were more formidable.
If their ordinary family members entered, they might become a burden to the people of Jiang Tang’s base.
The other two bases were different; one of them was a location accommodating ordinary Human Cultivators, where it was sealed off and inaccessible to outsiders; with proper management, task completion, and cultivation, it would be beneficial.
Yan Weiwei and Ye Tian were hand in hand; they chose not to separate, not letting go even in the face of risks and difficulties.
Moreover, with so many of them here in this not-so-large area, should real danger arise, a shout would bring others to their aid.
Jiang Tang issued communication devices to everyone; although they already had communication devices, none was as good as what Jiang Tang provided.
This device could be integrated into his Magical Treasure and hidden on their person; it would automatically send a warning when danger approached.
It could also automatically emit a signal to inform companions of the situation.
As they carefully searched with their Divine Senses while flying through the sky, ever-vigilant, they still found their senses drawn by certain aspects of the environment deep within the snow as they searched for resources.
Ye Tian realized that his Divine Sense seemed to have entered a wonderful world; when he tried to retract it warily, he found it was too late.
Even his entire being was enchanted by the world within this marvelous illusion.
Ye Tian discovered that there were beautiful Snow Lotus flowers everywhere; on the snow lotuses stood dancing beauties, singing songs, dancing, some holding various musical instruments.
With their music, the even more noble and beautiful fairy sitting on a larger Snow Lotus alongside the other beauties was enjoying the performance.
“We have a distinguished guest here, my Queen.”
The beauty called the Queen, her interest in watching the performance disrupted, turned to look at the handsome man who had entered.
“Oh, indeed, a handsome man!”
The Queen looked at Ye Tian and beckoned him over.
Several beauties beside the Queen, one of them her sister the Prince, along with ministers, generals, and maids of the Queen and Prince, stood by her side.
The Prince beside the Queen stared fixedly at Ye Tian, even the ministers and generals could not help but look intently at him.
In the world of the flower sprites, no man had ever entered, while the Worm Insect Elves from the neighboring country, who were men, had always sought the love of the Flower Fairies.
The Snow Lotus was an item that could counteract poison, disliked worms, and thus ensured that the Flower Fairies were all women, while on the other side, there were only men.
For thousands of years, it wasn’t that other Capable Beings hadn’t entered their midst, but during the process of making them pets, some Capable Beings were played to death.
Or had their souls eaten by them, turning them into puppets; although some escaped and forgot about this place.
The arrival of Ye Tian, this handsome man, was the center of attention for all the Flower Fairy sprites.
The Flower Fairies who were singing and dancing were also charmed by Ye Tian’s captivating figure and handsome looks.
The Flower Fairies were maidens who, like any other maidens, would have their hearts flutter upon seeing a man.
Although humans and the Flower Realm could not produce offspring even if they were united, the fairies still adored humans, admiring the beautiful human form.
The flower sprites transformed into beautiful women, regardless of their age, always maintaining the appearance of lovely maidens.