Chapter 2390: Minghui and the Demon's Den

"Tell us." The immortals all said, at this point it's rare to find firsthand information, "True Person Minghui actually went to Yujing City—was he injured?"

"No, he was invited. The Earth Mother even personally led him, taking him on a tour of Yujing City."

"Oh?" The immortals were greatly surprised, "He didn't actually break in?"

Now even True Person Sihai became interested: "I thought the Earth Mother wouldn't accept oil or salt, that she didn't deal with other powers."

"No, no, that time the Earth Mother had a request of the Great Return Sect, so True Person Minghui boldly entered Yujing City, and the Earth Mother also had to be pleasant." When asking someone to do something, you don't greet them with a frown? Even as mighty as the Earth Mother, she couldn't help but understand a bit of human sentiment.

Immortal Mingke didn't beat around the bush, continuing: "At that time, the Great Return Sect was holding an auction on Mount Xushan's Celestial Axis Peak, the Earth Mother wanted one of the items called 'Wind Dew Golden Lotus,' but she couldn't go herself, so she entrusted True Person Minghui to bid on her behalf."

Immortal Mingyao smiled and said: "Understood. If the Earth Mother dared to steal from the Great Return Sect, she'd probably not come back."

At that time, the cultivation world had six major immortal sects, with the Great Return Sect under True Person Shou'an at its peak—who would dare to move earth on the head of Tai Sui? The Earth Mother wanted something, so she could only honestly go through proper channels.

"Wind Dew Golden Lotus?" Other immortals asked, "What kind of treasure is this, worth the Earth Mother's concern?"

"True Person Minghui also found it strange, so he specially went to find the treasury and inquired." Immortal Mingke has an excellent memory: "Originally, the fragrance of the Wind Dew Golden Lotus has the effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit; practicing cultivation beside it makes one less likely to be invaded by heart demons. The golden lotus produces jade dew at night, and this dew, when drunk directly, can keep mortals free from all diseases, and can also be used as a guide in medicine, having the function of enhancing medicinal effects."

The immortals awaited the continuation.

"We often say wood and stone are unfeeling, but the dew of the Wind Dew Golden Lotus can soothe the spirits of plants, trees, mountains, and stones, making them tranquil and harmonious. Before the auction began, the Great Return Sect had already conducted tests, and any plants near the Wind Dew Golden Lotus—whether crops, spiritual medicines, or immortal trees—would grow better and yield more."

True Person Sihai nodded: "Huh, not bad. Even in ancient times, some spiritual medicines had such low yield rates as to make one's hair stand on end."

This could be used to stimulate production with the Wind Dew Golden Lotus.

"Anything else?"

Immortal Mingke: "That's all I know. Oh, the Great Return Sect originally planned to take it for themselves."

The immortals were somewhat disappointed: "This spiritual herb is quite good, but it can't really be called a rare treasure of the world."

Is the effect of the Wind Dew Golden Lotus good or not? Very good.

But in the eyes of these immortals who are used to seeing rare and extraordinary treasures, it still has a great distance from the two words "rare and marvelous." The Earth Mother loves to excavate relics—could her treasures possibly be few? How could she, just for this one golden lotus, entrust the immortals of the Great Return Sect to help bid for it?

What's good about this lotus that makes her determined to obtain it?

Immortal Lingjin laughed: "Maybe she took it back to treat her insomnia. Doing too many bad things makes it easy to not sleep at night."

This joke is truly cold, Immortal Sihai rolled his eyes. Can a stone person even sleep poorly?

"Then I don't know, perhaps the Earth Mother just has an interest in collecting heavenly materials and earthly treasures; this Wind Dew Golden Lotus is indeed rare—I've lived this long and only heard its name once." Immortal Mingke continued, "Brother Qu also happened to look up the past serial numbers of this golden lotus, discovering it was actually harvested from Changfeng Valley, then passed through several cultivators' hands, and finally entered the auction at Mount Xushan."

"Actually from Changfeng Valley?" True Person Sihai pondered, "Could it be that the Earth Mother has some connection with this plant?"

Items at a large auction must have a "clear transmission," meaning their history is clear and traceable, preferably having passed through great figures or great events, so the item's fame and price would rise accordingly. "This Wind Dew Golden Lotus hasn't been collected by any notable person, so its price isn't high; on the auction day, paddles were raised seven or eight times total, and True Person Minghui easily won it, then, according to agreement, sent it to Yujing City."

True Person Sihai shook his head: "This guy's courage is truly great."

"Brother Qu's temperament—you're not unaware, 'bold to the point of recklessness' describes him." Immortal Mingke smiled, "He had long heard that Yujing City is a demon's den, and those who sneak in usually don't end well, so he wanted to openly visit Yujing City to broaden his horizons, and the Earth Mother agreed."

"What exactly is special about that place?"

"Yujing City is like an exhibition of terrain and architecture—whatever style, all are gathered together. The Earth Mother showed True Person Minghui her collection; at that time there were forty-seven large and small ruins and ancient sites, twenty-seven of which had secret realms, and three even had their own guardian spirits." Immortal Mingke chose his words carefully—these numbers are from several thousand years ago.

As for how many collections the Earth Mother has now, the exact number is probably known only to herself.

Immortal Lingjin interjected: "Isn't it said that the Earth Mother hid her heart in the white house deep in Yujing City? Did True Person Minghui go see it?"

True Person Sihai laughed: "That can't be right?"

"He really did make that request, and the Earth Mother generously took him to see it, deep in the rock strata." Immortal Mingke said, "But he only glanced from four zhang away, without approaching."

Even True Person Minghui wouldn't do such a rude thing as "directly touring someone's vital point."

"But Brother Qu also asked the Earth Mother, is the stone heart really in the white house?"

Such a fearless figure! Immortal Lingjin felt a surge of longing: "I only regret being born three thousand years too late, unable to catch a glimpse of True Person Minghui's demeanor."

True Person Sihai patted his shoulder and laughed heartily: "You were born three thousand years too late, so you know nothing of the Great Return Sect's former might. True Person Minghui could calmly enter the demon's den precisely because he truly had nothing to fear."

True Person Minghui is the personal disciple of True Person Shou'an, and three thousand five hundred years ago, that was the era when True Person Shou'an laughed proudly at the world!

The Earth Mother would never think of provoking such a figure, such a sect, without cause.

"How did the Earth Mother answer?"

"The Earth Mother pointed to that expanse of white rock and said, 'Exactly, my stone heart is inside! I've told the world before, whoever has the ability may take it. But for so many years, no outsider has ever come within two zhang of it,' and after saying that, she laughed incessantly."

The immortals exchanged glances—this monster may be arrogant, but she indeed has the capital for her rashness.

"Brother Qu also said, the Earth Mother's usual form is that of a stone person, able to adjust her size at will. Moreover, the architecture and layout of Yujing City can also be dismantled and adjusted according to her whim, just like a child's toy." Immortal Mingke sighed, "So it's very difficult for us to devise an attack route within the city."