Chapter 1868: Not simple

The Lin family disciples protected Lin Xiyao in the middle of the group, while the mercenaries were scattered around the group, protecting the safety of the Lin family disciples.

Ye Liuyun extended his divine sense far out and discovered that the ferocious beasts in this mountain range were not low in realm.

Now his divine sense is strong enough to probe tens of thousands of li away, yet he only saw early fifth-layer ferocious beasts, which at least shows this mountain range is far larger than the Demon Beast Mountain Secret Realm.

He also found some medicinal herbs, but their grades were all low, indicating that to find good herbs they must go deeper into the mountain range's interior.

Moreover, among their mercenary team there were two martial cultivators who often sized up Lin Xiyao, clearly with ill intent.

Ye Liuyun also secretly kept an eye on them, noticing that sometimes they casually tore off a piece of bark, sometimes they tossed some discarded items, obviously making markers.

"It seems this herb-gathering trip might turn out to be exciting; it's not that simple!"

Ye Liuyun remained calm, observing slowly; gradually he noticed that a demon cultivator mercenary had also noticed the actions of those two martial cultivators, but he likewise did not make a fuss.

"You noticed too?"

That mercenary suddenly began a voice transmission chat with Ye Liuyun.

"What?"

Ye Liuyun pretended not to know.

The mercenary smiled and said: "I'm Kui Sen, I often hang around this area.

I don't know how to address you, brother?"

"Ye Liuyun!"

Ye Liuyun also introduced himself.

"You don't want to get involved in other people's business, do you?

But I'm worried these two guys will bring us trouble!"

Kui Sen continued the voice transmission to Ye Liuyun, saying:

"Watching the excitement isn't bad, so this trip won't be too boring!"

Ye Liuyun smiled and replied: "If you're worried, you can just tell Lin Zhian!"

Kui Sen smiled and lightly shook his head: "I also want to see how those two martial cultivators perform!"

"I think these Lin family people are heading for that hundred-thousand-year spirit ginseng!"

Kui Sen then continued chatting with Ye Liuyun.

"A hundred-thousand-year spirit ginseng?

Hasn't it become a spirit yet?"

Ye Liuyun said disbelievingly.

However he also saw that the Lin family group definitely had a goal, because along the way they encountered some low-grade herbs, but Lin Xiyao didn't even glance at them.

On the contrary, Ye Liuyun went and pulled those herbs out by the roots, planting them in his own space world.

"Haven't you heard?

Someone saw a half-human-shaped spirit ginseng in this mountain.

It's said to be at least a hundred thousand years old! You don't usually hang around here, do you?"

Kui Sen continued chatting with him.

"I don't believe it!"

Ye Liuyun merely gave a bland response.

Because he felt Kui Sen was secretly probing his background.

While they were resting on the way, Ye Liuyun went to pluck a few more herbs nearby; Lin Xiyao came over and asked him, "Are you an alchemist?"

"No!"

Ye Liuyun simply replied.

Lin Xiyao had a delicate appearance and a faint scent of alchemy on her, which was also quite pleasant to smell.

But Ye Liuyun didn't want to cause trouble, so he also didn't want to chat with her further.

"Then how do you know herbs?

Can you make pills?"

Lin Xiyao again followed Ye Liuyun and asked.

"A little."

Ye Liuyun also didn't dare to overstate it.

Lin Xiyao is a fourth-rank alchemist, but Ye Liuyun can only refine a few kinds of pills, so he doesn't dare say he can make pills.

"Then do you know spirit ginseng?"

Lin Xiyao asked again.

"They really are looking for spirit ginseng?"

Ye Liuyun secretly thought.

"I know it!"

Ye Liuyun also replied.

"Then when we reach the place, help me find a spirit ginseng; if you find it I will reward you handsomely!"

Lin Xiyao said to Ye Liuyun.

"How will you reward?"

Ye Liuyun suddenly stopped and looked at Lin Xiyao.

"Hmm..." Lin Xiyao also felt embarrassed, hesitating, thinking what to give Ye Liuyun as a reward.

Then she blurted out: "Ten million divine crystals, okay?"

Ye Liuyun smiled and directly asked her: "Are you talking about the legendary half-human-shaped spirit ginseng?"

"Hmm!"

Lin Xiyao didn't hide it from him either and nodded.

Ye Liuyun smiled and retorted, "If you really find that thing, do you think ten million Divine Crystals are enough?"

That thing could be called a priceless treasure.

Not to mention ten million Low-grade Divine Crystals; even a Medium-grade Divine Crystal, multiplied tenfold, wouldn't cover the price.

"Then I'll add more money! I'm not taking it to sell; it's truly useful!"

Lin Xiyao explained to Ye Liuyun.

From her demeanor, one could see she was indeed quite nervous about the Spirit Ginseng.

"I only need a single root; the rest you can keep and sell for money!"

She added.

Ye Liuyun, unconcerned, said, "I wouldn't dare keep such a thing.

I advise you to hope you can't find the Spirit Ginseng.

Otherwise, do you think, with the strength of just a few of you, you could take it away?"

"What do you mean?"

Lin Xiyao asked warily.

"Just the literal meaning!"

Ye Liuyun smiled, gave her no explanation, and let her think it over herself.

The Mercenaries here are a mix of all sorts, all desperate outlaws who sell their lives for money.

Even if that thing truly exists, by then, not only would these Mercenaries have designs on them, but the scattered cultivators outside the mountain and even the garrison Leader would probably not let them leave easily.

Lin Xiyao's thoughts were too naive.

Ye Liuyun ignored her and went straight back among the Mercenaries to sit and rest.

"Brother, your luck with women is pretty good, huh?

What did you chat with that beauty about?"

The two Martial Cultivators he was watching immediately gathered to strike up a conversation with Ye Liuyun.

"Talk about life!"

Ye Liuyun joked, making the other Mercenaries laugh and shifting the topic.

Kui Sen used Transmission Voice to ask Ye Liuyun, "Did you tell that beauty she was in danger?"

"Do you think I have that much free time?

She came to ask if I recognized the medicinal material; I'm too lazy to bother with her."

Ye Liuyun said casually.

Ye Liuyun and Lin Xiyao's behavior was observed by the other Mercenaries.

Ye Liuyun has always been nonchalant, so Kui Sen didn't say anything.

"You really know medicinal materials?"

Kui Sen asked again.

"Anything valuable, I know!"

Ye Liuyun replied with a smile.

Ye Liuyun speaks to these Mercenaries very carefully, trying not to reveal any of his information.

These Mercenaries only recognize money, not people; they might be stabbed in the back at any moment.

Kui Sen smiled, understood that Ye Liuyun was guarding himself, and didn't ask further.

Lin Zhi'an was also calculating in his heart: if they truly find the Spirit Ginseng, they must quickly eliminate these Mercenaries.

Otherwise, once the news spreads, they won't be able to leave.

That's why he didn't pick Mercenaries with too much strength.

If they start a fight, he can also save some effort.

Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense made a new discovery.

In this mountain range, it's not just their party.

Ahead there are two more Martial Cultivator squads, similar in strength and numbers to theirs; one is ahead of them, and the other, judging by their direction, seems to have slipped around the garrison's defenses to sneak in.

At present, they have all encountered Fifth-tier Ferocious Beasts, slowing their speed.