The jade token wasn't large, with one side carved with images of grass, trees, bamboo, and stones, while the other side bore the characters "Pass Permit."
"A pass permit? Where does it allow passage to?"
Fiddling with the jade token, Su Shi'er pondered for a moment before attempting to inject True Essence into it.
In the next second, the jade token trembled, and a beam of light projected out.
The light transformed into a map, marking several locations. On the map, there were two glowing points, one near and one far.
One of the glowing points flickered, indicating a location among a cluster of boulders.
The other glowing point stopped at a simple building symbol, above which floated the character "Spirit."
"Hmm? Spirit? Spirit Plant Garden? Could it be... this is a pass permit to enter the Spirit Plant Garden?!"
"Indeed, if that Spirit Plant Garden is truly filled with spirit herbs, including the hundred-year Vermilion Fruit, how could it possibly be unguarded?"
Looking down at the jade token in his hand, Su Shi'er was overjoyed, quickly realizing its significance.
"In that case, even if others go there, they might not be able to enter. I need to heal my injuries quickly and then go investigate!"
With this thought, Su Shi'er swiftly packed everything away, sat cross-legged on a meditation mat, and began healing his injuries while practicing the Minor Zhou Tian Concealment Technique.
A technique that could hide one's cultivation was like a pillow to a sleepy person for him. His biggest headache and worry was being recognized for his cultivation realm by those familiar with him.
A kid with a Mixed Spirit Root advancing so quickly was hard to explain, no matter how you put it.
Ten days later.
A figure emerged from the center of the boulder forest.
Su Shi'er, dressed in a blue disciple's robe, appeared and immediately scanned the surroundings. Seeing no danger, he identified his direction and used the Shadowless Phantom Steps to quickly head eastward through the boulder forest.
At this time, not only were his injuries fully healed, but his cultivation at the fourth level of the Qi Refining stage was also more stable.
However, from an outsider's perspective, they would only think he was a disciple at the third level of the Qi Refining stage.
This was naturally thanks to the Minor Zhou Tian Concealment Technique.
Su Shi'er moved swiftly like the wind. As he passed through a shattered area of rubble, he saw two corpses lying on the ground.
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They were the sword-carrying youth and the servant disciple he had killed.
"Hmm? The bodies are still here? Could it be... that Zhao Yan was counter-killed?"
In his heart, he raised the danger level of that Chu-named female cultivator by another notch.
Zhao Yan was not weak, with solid foundations, and was not an easy opponent.
Su Shi'er was secretly startled. He used the Object Control technique to take any useful items from the two bodies, then threw two fireballs to burn the corpses before continuing on his way.
After running nearly a hundred miles, a vague image of a manor appeared before him.
The manor was vast, covering at least a hundred acres. The entire estate was shrouded in thick fog, only its silhouette visible.
Around the manor, groups of cultivators patrolled back and forth, numbering over a hundred.
These cultivators were all below the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage, wearing robes similar to Su Shi'er's, but with the Heavenly Splendor Peak emblem embroidered on them.
"Indeed! The people from Heavenly Splendor Peak have already arrived first?"
Muttering softly, Su Shi'er turned his gaze toward the main entrance of the Spirit Plant Garden.
There, over a hundred Heavenly Splendor Peak disciples gathered, jointly casting spells.
The sky was filled with spells, weaving into a tapestry in the air, continuously bombarding the gate of the Spirit Plant Garden. The momentum was immense, the astonishing aura stretching for miles.
However, the attacks fell into the thick fog, causing explosive energy waves, but only making the fog churn without causing any damage to the Spirit Plant Garden.
"With so many people working together, if they targeted me, they could probably turn me to dust in an instant."
"But this Spirit Plant Garden remains unscathed, it's simply unbelievable!"
"It seems, to enter, I'll have to find a way to use the pass permit. But... I don't even know how to use it, I'll need to find a way to get closer and observe!"
Standing on a small hill several miles away, Su Shi'er watched from afar. An invisibility talisman was affixed to him, and his aura was completely concealed by the Minor Zhou Tian Concealment Technique.
Feeling the astonishing aura in the air and listening to the continuous booming sounds, he was deeply shocked that the Spirit Plant Garden remained unharmed after a whole day and night.
As he was contemplating finding a less populated spot to approach the Spirit Plant Garden, faint footsteps suddenly came from afar.
Su Shi'er's ears twitched slightly, and he quickly locked his gaze on a towering tree behind him, silently leaping onto it.
The Minor Zhou Tian Concealment Technique was pushed to its limit at this moment, completely hiding his aura.
In a short while, two graceful figures appeared in his sight.
"It's them?"
Seeing the newcomers, Su Shi'er's pupils contracted in surprise.
One was the Chu-named female cultivator, and the other was the extraordinary beauty he had seen at Heavenly Melody Peak before the trial began.
The stunning woman had her hands clasped behind her back, exuding an air of cold elegance and nobility. As she arrived, her cold eyes focused on the distant manor, a glint flashing in them.
An aura of mysterious, ancient energy emanated from her, inexplicably wondrous.
At this moment, the Chu-named female cultivator followed behind the stunning woman, slightly bowing, looking respectful.
"Martial Aunt, this is the Spirit Plant Garden marked on the map. The people from Heavenly Splendor Peak are too domineering!"
"They've known the location of this Spirit Plant Garden for a long time, and kept it completely secret. Now, they're using their numbers to occupy it, it's simply too much!"
"Martial Aunt, why don't you show yourself and drive them all away?"
The Chu-named female cultivator pouted as she spoke, then suggested with a playful smile.
"My entry here must not be known to the other Peak Lords. As for this Spirit Plant Garden, it's protected by layers of formations, breaking through them is no easy task."
"Even if Fu Boren is prepared, it will take at least one or two months for them to break through!"
The stunning female cultivator spoke expressionlessly, her tone carrying a chill.
Martial Aunt?
Who is this stunning woman? For the Chu-named female cultivator to call her Martial Aunt, her identity must be extraordinary!
Su Shi'er's heart skipped a beat, his mind racing with wild guesses.
In the next second, he held his breath, not daring to move an inch.
Regardless of this stunning woman's identity, it meant her true cultivation was at least at the Foundation Establishment stage. For him, not being discovered by her was crucial.
"One or two months? So we... have to wait here?" The Chu-named female cultivator looked surprised, her expression becoming conflicted.
A month was manageable, but two months would almost coincide with the end of the trial.
And this Spirit Plant Garden, though rumored to have many spirit herbs, was still an unknown.
The stunning woman shook her head calmly and said, "No need, breaking the formation is difficult, but entering is not. I need some time to prepare, you go to Thunder Drum Peak and wait for me. Once I've retrieved the herbs inside, I'll come find you."
"Thunder Drum Peak?" The Chu-named female cultivator leaned in, whispering.
"That's... hmm? Someone's coming, let's retreat."
The stunning woman was about to speak when her brow slightly furrowed, and she turned to leave.
The Chu-named female cultivator's expression changed instantly, hurriedly following behind.
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