Daily life of a cultivation judge

"Seems like you favored one of them?" Li Yao curiously said as his gaze fell on the disappearing silhouettes of the four cultivators.

"Not so much favor, it's more of being willful so I have as few regrets as possible.." answered Yang Qing.

"Understandable.." said Li Yao with a smile.

"Thank you for your assistance with the case. I hope you were not interrupted in the middle of something vital.." said Yang Qing with an apologetic smile.

Su Jinjing had already informed him that it was Ye Xun who found Li Yao and brought him over.

Knowing her, Yang Qing felt she likely swallowed him within her domain space the moment she saw him regardless of what Li Yao may have been doing. Yang Qing felt the stoic gold eagle guard wasn't the most socially sensitive person.

Li Yao's eyes flashed briefly as he recalled the experience before he smiled awkwardly.

"No, I wasn't doing anything of note. Just admiring the scenery and taking notes of a few herbs here and there."

Yang Qing noticed the awkwardness in Li Yao's demeanor but didn't say anything about it.

"Once more, on behalf of the Order, I'd like to thank you for your time and assistance on the case.." Yang Qing said as he cupped his fists.

"It's nothing much. It was my pleasure. I have never been to one of these. It was quite the experience.." Li Yao said as he cupped his fists back.

"What you told them about the dangers of this place...Is it that dangerous?" asked Li Yao as he turned to face the scene outside of the branch, his gaze seemingly piercing thousands upon thousands of kilometers from the area where they stood.

Yang Qing seeing no need to hide it, answered,

"Extremely. Earlier you said you've been here for a few months, right?"

"I did.."

"Then you must have felt the violent fluctuations that appeared about a month ago.."

"Everyone around the range must have felt it. With how terrifying they were, I had fled close to the border for fear of attracting their attention.

I still can't believe there were such terrifying spirit beasts around. Even without seeing it in person, I could feel its terrifying abilities, and it just wasn't one.

Late-stage spirit beasts...How has the Deer Mountain Kingdom remained standing all this time.." said Li Yao with some wariness.

"Luck, a whole amount of luck.." answered Yang Qing with memories of his conversation with Meifeng flashing in his mind.

"Those spirit beasts..are they still around?"

"No, they are not, but there are others that are more powerful than them still lurking around..." said Yang Qing.

"Do be careful where you wander around the range, stay especially clear of the southeastern region, there is peak palace realm spirit beast there. Though it's currently in seclusion, but, I'd still advise steering clear of that area. One can never be too sure.." added Yang Qing.

"Thank you for the reminder.." said Li Yao with a solemn expression.

He had misjudged the danger level of the Deer Mountain Range and thought with his fifth stage palace realm cultivation base, he could go anywhere leisurely taking in the sights and collecting spirit herbs.

He was gallivanting around a lion's den without even realizing it.

"By the way, pavilion master Li Yao, how familiar are you with the Deer Mountain Kingdom?" asked Yang Qing.

"Not much, though we do have some dealings with the Song family from there. We procure various herbs and certain unique potions from them. It was one of the reasons I decided to come here in the first place.

This region is filled with unique herbs, half of which I've never heard of, as they are unique to this region. Similar to the Green Fog Region.

I felt the urge to come and study them and the number was larger than I could imagine. I had planned to spend four months, but it has already been eight.

I would like to stay some more, but with your news, I don't think that would be wise.." Li Yao said with a sigh of regret.

"Well, I doubt it would be that dangerous. As long as you share a bit of your findings with us, we could guarantee your safety during your team here if you want.." Yang Qing said with a mercantile smile.

"Deal!!" Li Yao said without hesitation filled with enthusiasm, that it caught Yang Qing slightly off guard.

He had expected Li Yao to agonize over it a little.

"Haven't you agreed to it a little too fast? Shouldn't you think over it a little?" asked Yang Qing.

"Fast? I don't think so. I was already planning to write a book based on some of my findings and share it with the Jade Leaf Academy. One way or another, the information would have still ended up in your hands.

I am the one benefitting here. I have my safety guaranteed by a monolithic figure like the Order to do what I love. With your protection, I can wholeheartedly pour my whole energy into researching the spiritual herbs in this place..!" Li Yao said with visible excitement.

His hands were even trembling from the excitement. He looked like he couldn't wait to start roaming about the range while collecting samples.

"On behalf of the Order, it will be a pleasure working with you..." Yang Qing said as he extended his hand for a handshake with Li Yao.

"To a fruitful partnership." Li Yao said with a blissful smile plastered on his face.

"I will tell my colleagues of the deal, so they can keep track of you after you leave here.."

"Thank you...thank you!!" Li Yao said as he remembered the domain expert who brought him here.

A hint of pride couldn't help but well up within him.

"A domain expert as my bodyguard. Zemin is bound to vomit blood with envy when he hears this. He's liable to think I'm making this up.."thought Li Yao.

"By the way why were you asking about the Deer Mountain Kingdom?" asked Li Yao after the excitement of showing off to his junior apprentice-brother had waned a bit.

Yang Qing took out a map from his storage ring as he said,

"Have you ever seen anyone from the Song family around these areas? It doesn't even have to be from the Song family, just anyone who left you feeling strange.."

Yang Qing highlighted all the areas Meifeng had highlighted as the area the Obsidian Serpent's daughter and the fire adler bear frequented.

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