Chapter 77: Chapter 62: Secrets of the Spiritless Land

“Not at all…”

“Your Majesty’s presence here makes Taiyii Dao shine…”

The group continued to walk forward. Although it was already the coldest month of winter, Jinghuang Peak remained lush and green.

Most of the trees were pines, cypresses, and plum trees, along with many ancient trees whose names Zheng Yi couldn’t even recall.

The vibrant green was enchanting, making one reluctant to leave.

The strangest thing was that there were more than ten Immortal Cranes wandering about, sometimes pecking at food, sometimes spreading their wings to soar.

“Jinghuang Peak, like an Immortal Realm. I suppose this Elder Celestial Master Zhao Xizheng is also akin to an Immortal…”

As Zheng Yi spoke, the faces of the few Taiyii Dao people around him turned a bit strange.

Zhao Suling hurriedly led the way in front: “Your Majesty, please, ahead is the place where my master is in seclusion…”

“Hmm?”

Turning a mountain path, Zheng Yi’s expression slightly changed.

Even Prince Xian beside him curiously asked, “Your Majesty, what is that sound?”

Several of them seemed to hear a slight munching sound near their ears.

It was as if…

Some animal was gnawing on food.

Taking a few more steps, the view opened up wide.

The sun rose grandly, illuminating the world.

In front was a spacious valley, surrounded by numerous ginkgo trees, their leaves carpeting the ground thickly.

Sunlight filtered through the ginkgo leaves, shining on an elderly man with a white beard, dressed in a purple robe.

This elder’s hair and beard were entirely white, yet his complexion was as rosy as a baby’s.

At this moment, he was… biting eagerly into a chicken leg.

His hands and beard were greasy and covered in meat scraps. At least seven or eight chicken leg bones were tossed on the ground beside him, along with other roasted delicacies like suckling pig and pigeons that he was devouring with gusto.

Zheng Yi twitched at the corner of his mouth and said, “Is this the Elder Celestial Master Zhao Xizheng whom I am to meet?”

Zhao Suling also covered his eyes but helplessly said, “Your Majesty, this is indeed my esteemed master.”

“Master.”

He quickly stepped forward and bowed, “This is the current Great Yu Emperor, I ask my master…”

“The Emperor is here?”

Zhao Xizheng lifted his head suddenly, smiling cheekily at Zheng Yi, his gaze swirling like a vortex.

His figure flickered, unexpectedly appearing right before Zheng Yi, his hand moving like lightning to tap Zheng Yi three times.

He moved so swiftly that even Prince Xian beside him couldn’t react in time.

“Protect…!”

He shouted, but before his voice fell, Zhao Xizheng retreated even quicker than before, a piercing buzzing sound filling the air.

“Oh dear!”

“Your Majesty! The old man is just teasing you!”

“Quick, quickly retrieve those insects!”

“Oh dear~!”

Zhao Xizheng kept shouting, and only then did the others realize that several blood-red insects were flying in front of Zhao Xizheng, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.

In front of Zheng Yi, a blood-colored flying insect the size of a baby’s fist floated, clearly commanding these strange insects.

At this moment, Zheng Yi finally reacted and hurriedly called back the Blood Moon Gu.

What was Zhao Xizheng’s intention?

To make a move on their first meeting?

If it weren’t for the protection of the Blood Moon Gu…

But he could also see that Zhao Xizheng was no match for these few Blood Moon Gu!

Those ten Blood Moon Gu he had refined truly proved their worth!

As the Blood Moon Gu was withdrawn, all the people from Taiyii Dao presented expressions of terror, instinctively kneeling on the ground.

“Your Majesty, spare our lives!”

“Your Majesty, are you alright…”

“Your Majesty…”

Only Prince Xian stood protectively in front of Zheng Yi, his mind replaying the image of the flying insects that had emerged from in front of Zheng Yi!

He could sense that those insects were also beyond his ability to contend with!

Zheng Yi exhaled deeply and said, “No harm done, stand up, everyone.”

“Elder Zhao Celestial Master? What do you mean?”

At this point, he also realized that Zhao Xizheng bore him no ill will, and he asked back.

“You all may leave now~”

Zhao Xizheng gestured, and the accompanying Taiyii Dao disciples exchanged glances before withdrawing.

Even Zhao Suling respectfully saluted before stepping back.

“Uncle, you should leave too.”

Prince Xian protested, “Your Majesty? As a humble subject, I can protect you…”

“No need.”

Zheng Yi shook his head and said, “I think with Elder Celestial Master Zhao Xizheng here, no one can harm me in the slightest.”

“Hehehe, of course!”

Zhao Xizheng laughed cheekily and said, “A martial artist who just stepped into the innate realm, not bad, not bad. It seems the Great Yu Royal Family hasn’t fallen that far.”

Prince Xian’s expression darkened, but he still cupped his hands and withdrew.

Only then did Zheng Yi say, “Elder Zhao Celestial Master, is there anything you want to say now?”

He had also discerned that this Elder Celestial Master Zhao bore him no ill will.

All his actions were like those of a naughty old child, nothing more.

Zhao Xizheng wobbled over, but his movements were evidently a bit more cautious.

Those few Blood Moon Gu were indeed capable of posing a threat to him.

“Young Emperor of the Zheng Family, I’ve heard from my disciples and descendants that you seek immortality and the Dao, is that right?”

Zhao Xizheng dug into his ear, casually blew away the residue, and said, “Don’t bother seeking, it’s no use for you.”

“Oh? Why is that?”

Zheng Yi wasn’t the least bit angry, curiously asking, “Please, Elder Celestial Master Zhao, elaborate.”

Zhao Xizheng came closer, grinned cheekily, and said, “If I tell you, could you give me one of the red insects you refined?”

“Spiritless Land, yet you managed to cultivate such a peculiar insect, it’s truly… incredible!”

Zheng Yi furrowed his brow, then relaxed and said, “The Blood Moon Gu was something I successfully refined with a substantial investment of resources and effort. Your offer… isn’t sufficient!”

Zhao Xizheng immediately started scratching his head, “Then what am I to do? What do I have to trade with you?”

“The ’Eternal Spring Skill’? That’s no good, you already know it!”

“The ’Vitality Purple Mist Technique’? No good either, you can’t practice it…”

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