Chapter 369: Mythic Secret Realm

The Village Chief and his grandson's silhouettes gradually faded at the alley's end, leaving only Jiang Feng and two others.

Yao Lao turned around, his gaze lightly sweeping over Jiang Feng, and said in an even tone.

"Now, the Zuo Family has already set their sights on you. I can give you a chance; do you want to give up the spot to become a Yao Lu apprentice?"

He paused, and with a hint of probing tone said.

"If you give up, I can go and tell Zuo Laogui, guaranteeing he won't trouble you, and can see you safely leave Taoyuan Village."

Jiang Feng heard this, was first stunned, then grinned, showing a set of white teeth.

"Yao Lao, you mean that if I don't give up, the Village Chief will personally strike at me?"

Jiang Feng knew the Village Chief's strength well; he was truly a Wuzun‑level.

If they were to recklessly attack Jiang Feng, even with Kun Long involved, Jiang Feng would be certain to die.

But Yao Lao, hearing this, merely shook his head ambiguously.

"If you persist, I can't guarantee your safety. After all, Zuo Laogui's status is right here; if he truly intends to go after you…"

"So then, are you scared?"

Yao Lao looked at Jiang Feng, his eyes carrying a hint of probing.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Feng's face showed no fear at all, instead a cunning smile.

"To be honest, I'm not very concerned with Yao Lu's Heritage. But… making that Zuo Liangchen fellow upset, I would be quite pleased."

"Moreover, since I've already promised you, Yao Lao, to stay at Yao Lu working off my debt, I will not regret it, nor quit midway. I can still bear this danger."

Jiang Feng knew clearly that a bond had already been forged between him and Zuo Liangchen; even if he were to yield, Zuo Liangchen would not let him go.

Given that, why would he yield?

If Jiang Feng were the yielding type, he wouldn't risk his life fighting Jun Wuji.

Since Zuo Liangchen has no intention of sparing him, then fight to the end!

When those words were spoken, Yao Lao's face finally showed a hint of satisfied smile.

"Good kid, you've got some spark; your temperament is just right for my old man's appetite."

He turned his head and laughed at Xi Er.

"Little girl, your judgment of people isn't bad; you didn't misjudge this kid."

Xi Er, hearing Yao Lao's words, also showed a trace of joy on her face.

She widened her eyes at Jiang Feng, her gaze full of emotion.

"Alright, come in with me, old man."

After finishing, Yao Lao said no more, turned and walked toward the inside of Yao Lu.

Jiang Feng stared tightly at Yao Lao's figure; he saw his silhouette reach the Yao Lu doorway, pause not at all, and, like sinking into water, silently vanished at the entrance.

It was as if an invisible barrier at the Yao Lu doorway sucked him in.

This scene made Jiang Feng keenly sense that this seemingly ordinary Yao Lu was far from simple; inside seemed to hide another world, far more mysterious than he imagined.

"Jiang Feng, stop staring, go in quickly; Yao Lao won't harm you."

Xi Er, seeing Jiang Feng standing still, hurriedly urged.

At that moment, a solemn transmission from Kun Long suddenly echoed in Jiang Feng's mind.

"Little Jiang Feng, this thatched hut looks far from simple; inside a strong Spatial Fluctuation subtly emanates, likely an independent Secret Realm! Once you enter, you should be cautious, keep your guard up, and not touch the things inside lightly."

Kun Long, having lived countless years, has witnessed innumerable Secret Realm hazards, and is especially sensitive to such Spatial Fluctuations.

It can sense that the space inside Yao Lu is certainly not as simple as it appears; it may hide a great secret, or unknown danger.

Hearing Kun Long's warning, Jiang Feng became more vigilant, yet even more curious.

He glanced at the encouraging Xi Er beside him and nodded.

Then, taking a deep breath, he stepped forward toward the Yao Lu doorway.

When his body touched the invisible barrier at the Yao Lu doorway, he felt no resistance, as if passing through a thin layer of air.

The next second, the scene before him shifted instantly, making him widen his eyes in shock.

He found himself in a place that seemed like a fairyland.

The air was saturated with Spiritual Energy so dense it seemed almost solid; a single breath made his internal true Qi race wildly, several times richer than the Spiritual Energy of Tianyan Spirit Spring.

The environment here was exceedingly tranquil and elegant.

And Yao Lao's figure had already vanished, unknown where he went.

Jiang Feng subconsciously crouched, reached out, and gently touched an unremarkable little grass.

The grass seemed ordinary, with only three leaves, pale green with a faint golden vein.

But when his finger brushed the leaf, a burst of pure Medicine Power instantly streamed through his fingertip into his body, making him shiver.

"This… this is a Hundred‑year‑old spirit grass!"

Jiang Feng was greatly astonished, his face full of disbelief.

He had cultivated on Kunlun Mountain for years; there were many spirit herbs there, but a grass that casually grew on the ground yet possessed at least a Hundred years of Medicine Power was unheard of.

Jiang Feng quickly rose again, inspecting several nearby flowers and grasses.

The result made him even more shocked, for the whole mountain was covered with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures bearing extremely strong Medicine Power.

Even within Kunlun Forbidden Land, such treasures are exceedingly rare.

Yet here, they were as common as ordinary wildflowers, everywhere.

Even the Kunlun Forbidden Land he once cultivated never had such abundant Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!

What exactly is this place?

Could it truly be an independent Secret Realm?

What is Yao Lao's true identity, to possess such a wondrous place?

Just as Jiang Feng was immersed in shock, pondering the question, Yao Lao's voice suddenly rang out throughout the Secret Realm.

The voice was ethereal, as if it didn't exist, yet seemed to be Nowhere.

"Jiang Feng, your first task is to taste every herb Here; I want you to become familiar with everything Here as soon as possible."

"Me? Taste every herb Here?"

Hearing that voice, Jiang Feng couldn't help but ask again.

This goddamn thing sounds like a complete fantasy.

And after all these years of medicinal herbs, when will I ever finish tasting them?

"What? You don't want to do it now? Then you may leave."

Yao Lao seemed to sense Jiang Feng's hesitation, and his tone began to grow harsh.

It seemed that as soon as Jiang Feng uttered a single "no", he would Immediately send Jiang Feng out.

At this moment Jiang Feng also felt that, although the Secret Realm was vast, Yao Lao seemed able to control Here?

Hiss!

Jiang Feng dared not think it over, for if it were true, what terrifying level of power would Yao Lao have attained?

"Yao Lao, rest assured, I will start right now…"

Jiang Feng quickly crouched, and began tasting the first medicinal herb at his side.