Chapter 198: Self challenge 27
Bai Lung raised an eyebrow.
His expression was calm and thoughtful, ” Well! I understand your concern, Lady Qing Li. These ingredients are indeed costly and hard to come by. However, there are ways to obtain them without relying solely on sect points, ”
These plants were very hard to collect as most grew only in certain climates in specific places.
Not to mention soul-strengthening stones are only found in ancient graves of strong among the strong.
Qing Li’s suspicion flared again, but curiosity flickered in her eyes. “What ways are you suggesting?”
Bai Lung’s lips curved into a faint smile after all, there are always some shady places like the black market.
” Well! Lady Quin! There are hidden markets and traders who deal in rare medicinal herbs. They often prefer bartering over sect points. Additionally, we could venture into the wilds and gather these ingredients ourselves. With your cultivation level and my knowledge, we can find what we need,”
Qing Li regarded him thoughtfully, her arms still crossed. “You’re proposing we go on a journey together to collect these herbs?”
“Precisely!!!… But, if Lady Quin has problems then… ” Bai Lung replied, his tone remained steady and confident.” Think of it as an opportunity and test… Then again, it’s up to you, ”
Qing Li hesitated while looking at him intensely, “You’re asking for a lot of trust, Bai Lung. Not to mention, If you fail, it will be a waste of precious time and resources…”
Indeed, she was correct, how can she blindly trust him and venture to search those rare plants, flowers, and stones?
Bai Lung nodded, his expression remained totally ‘sincere’,
“I understand the risks, Lady Qing, But the potential reward is worth it, don’t you think?… Also, you are already at worse condition, the healer you have hired seems to have caused more trouble than healing, ” Bai Lung added with a little mocking tone.
Qing Li’s gaze softened slightly,” Good enough! We will go together to seek these herbs then. But know this… if you deceive me, the consequences will be severe, ”
She had teleportation runes engraved in her sect token, that way, she could easily return back to the sect if any trouble occurred, so, she believed, it was worth a try.
Bai Lung nodded slightly, his eyes gleaming with determination. “I would expect nothing less, Lady Qing… You are wise and strong on top of being beautiful, ”
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With that, Bai Lung spent the night alone in an Inn, and they set off the next morning, the air crisp and filled with the scent of blooming flowers.
Bai Lung walked beside Qing Li, his steps were confident and measured which seemed a little non-fitting for the scholar.
Qing Li with her expression stoic, kept her gaze forward, though she occasionally glanced at Bai Lung with curiosity, he was kinda weird, and powerful.
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The aura she sensed on him felt like Dao of Blood, massacre and chaotic soul.
Even so why wasn’t she afraid? Simple, she herself was an assassin, that’s why she could sense the aura of blood, that is also the reason why she was so much curious about him.
Not to mention, she also knew she was affected by the ‘Taboo’ method and its care is totally unknown, tho she doesn’t seem much, she is actually a powerful and influential person.
Her actual cultivation base is way above the ensoulment realm but because of the disease… Or curse she is carrying, her actual cultivation base is sealed at the ensoulment realm.
Also, the reason, she continued to steal glances at him from time to time was to see when will he actually attack but to her surprise, he showed no sign of attacking.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, the path became rugged and overgrown.
Qing Li moved with the grace of a seasoned warrior, her movements fluid and precise without any sounds hinting something towards Bai Lung doesn’t seem to have noticed her silent movement even at such a pathway where it was hard to maintain silence.
‘ hmm? Was I wrong? No! He definitely has the aura of killer and blood and he is also walking so silently… ‘ she said to herself.
All while, Bai Lung followed closely, his eyes scanning their surroundings with practiced ease.
He didn’t bother with silent movement as his own movements were the same.
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” Ahem! Tell me, Young Master Bai Lung,” Qing Li said suddenly, breaking the silence. “How did you come to master these arts? You claim to be a scholar, yet your knowledge of medicine is extraordinary since you seem so sure to cure my disease,”
Of course, she didn’t say it was a taboo method and that it could only be cured by the caster or another taboo runemaster, which she had learned from a wise sage.
She just wanted to know how will he lie, because, it’s guaranteed he would lie.
Bai Lung smiled slightly, his eyes reflecting a hint of nostalgia.
How long has it been, since he was actually going to lie? Ah! Good old days, where he interacted with people and lied to them in their faces.
” oh! About that? I was trained by an ancient sect known as the Celestial Lotus Clan. They specialized in the fusion of medicinal arts and soul cultivation. I spent years mastering their techniques, seeking to combine them with my own insights,” he responded, he had heard about this sect from the people who were having a secret chat.
Qing Li’s expression softened slightly, and a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes, he could lie so easily right at her face with this confidence. He was really something.
Rather than feeling anger, she was actually enjoying it.
” ooh! The celestial lotus clan? It seems you have traveled a long and arduous path, ”
“Indeed,” Bai Lung replied with a small voice being thoughtful. “Every step was a challenge, but it was worth it. My goal has always been to help those in need and seek knowledge, ”
” Ooh! Help those in need and seek knowledge, as expected of a scholar, ” She nodded her head as she smiled inwardly.
‘ LIAR! ‘
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