Chapter 121: Cave Heaven

Since they came to Medicine City primarily to buy medicine, Qin Mu and the others prepared to head out after briefly inspecting their rooms.

Qin Ruoshuang, however, had no interest in such things and remained in her room.

Because Qin Mengyu had visited Medicine City several times, she was familiar with the area, so there was no need to worry about getting lost or accidentally entering a shady shop.

Upon arriving at a pharmacy, Qin Mengyu began negotiating with the owner.

Nearby, Qin Mu looked at the herbs displayed on the counter with curiosity.

Qin Mu considered himself someone who had seen many herbs, but some of the varieties here were truly alien to him.

They were oddly shaped; some were roots that looked like human figures, while others were small fruits entirely covered in whiskers.

Lu Shuanger saw Qin Mu’s curious expression and leaned in toward him.

“Heh heh, what do you think? You haven’t seen these before, have you? Almost everything here comes from the Wildlands in the Southern Region. It’s very difficult to get them out of there. I didn’t expect to see so many in this place.”

Qin Mu glanced at Lu Shuanger.

Speaking of which, Miss Mengyu had come here specifically to prepare a medicinal powder intended to help them pass through the mist on the outskirts of the Wildlands.

“Is the mist on the outskirts of your Wildlands really that terrifying?”

“What do you mean ‘really terrifying’? Take out the ‘is it’—it is terrifying.”

Lu Shuanger tapped her chin with her finger, thinking for a moment before saying, “The mist on the outskirts of the Wildlands isn’t just mist. It is a type of poison. If you inhale too much, it will cause the True Qi in your body to stop circulating. Even holding your breath is useless. The moment you try to replenish or circulate your True Qi, the poison enters your body.”

“Then how did you get out?”

“Naturally, we have our ways. As they say, all things in nature have a counter. There is a specific plant within the mist that, once processed into a powder and applied to the body, allows for safe passage.”

Qin Mu nodded.

Then a thought occurred to him.

Both Ruoshuang and Mengyu were already in the Nascent Soul Realm; were they afraid of this as well?

“What cultivation level is required to ignore this mist?”

“Hmm… I heard Master mention that one would likely need to be at the Heavenly Unity Stage.”

“Nani!”

The Heavenly Unity Stage!

Qin Mu was truly shocked.

Those at the Heavenly Unity Stage could be considered top-tier experts on the continent.

To think one had to reach that level just to ignore the mist.

“Nani? What does that mean?”

Lu Shuanger looked at Qin Mu with a face full of curiosity.

“It’s just a way to express shock.”

“Oh, okay.”

Lu Shuanger searched her memory but couldn’t recall any tribe whose language included that word.

“Qin Mu, where did you learn that phrase?”

Observing Lu Shuanger’s look, which suggested she wouldn’t stop until she got to the bottom of it, Qin Mu couldn’t exactly say it came from the Japan of another world.

“From the second dimension.”

“The second dimension? What on earth is that?”

“It is the beautiful world that people of my generation yearn for!”

Seeing Lu Shuanger’s completely baffled expression, Qin Mu almost blurted out, ‘I see you don’t understand at all.’

“Ahem.”

Qin Mu cleared his throat and waved his hand.

“When you reach my age, you’ll understand.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Shuanger became annoyed and puffed out her cheeks.

“Hey! I asked the Holy Maiden. In terms of age, I’m older than you!”

“Huh?”

Qin Mu looked at Lu Shuanger’s silly face.

She was older than him?!

“May I ask, Miss Shuanger, what is your honorable… ahem! How old are you this year?”

“Qin Mu! I think I just heard something very rude.”

“What? I didn’t say anything wrong!”

Stare —

Lu Shuanger stared into Qin Mu’s eyes.

Qin Mu, of course, did not flinch.

After bickering with his two sisters for so many years, he had long ago developed a thick skin.

Lu Shuanger crossed her arms, which emphasized the slight curves of her chest.

“Humph!”

After giving Qin Mu a sharp glare, Lu Shuanger said, “You are 16 this year, right?”

“Yes.”

“Heh heh! This young lady is 18 years old! I’m two years older than you. Hurry up and call me Sister!”

The moment the words left her mouth, Qin Mu’s expression shifted instantly.

He quickly reached out and covered Lu Shuanger’s mouth.

“Mmph, mmph, mmph…”

Lu Shuanger’s beautiful eyes widened.

She was startled by Qin Mu’s sudden action, and then, reacting instinctively, she prepared to hit him.

Qin Mu caught her wrist.

“Shh — be quiet!”

Qin Mu spoke in a low voice, simultaneously stealing a glance in Miss Mengyu’s direction.

He breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Miss Mengyu hadn’t heard.

“Ah!”

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his palm.

Qin Mu pulled his hand back in pain.

“Pah, pah, pah!”

Lu Shuanger wiped her mouth with her sleeve and said irritably, “Qin Mu! What was that for?”

“It’s… it’s nothing. Just, in the future, it’s best if you don’t mention… Sister… that word.”

Qin Mu’s voice was extremely soft when he said “Sister.”

“Why?”

Lu Shuanger blinked.

“Just… there’s no why. Anyway, I’m not trying to hurt you.”

Qin Mu felt lucky that Miss Mengyu hadn’t heard him just now.

Whether it was Miss Ruoshuang or Miss Mengyu, both were exceptionally sensitive to the word “Sister.”

A moment later, Qin Mu heard Miss Mengyu calling him and immediately ran over.

“Oh, so this is the Holy Maiden’s brother? He is indeed a handsome young man.”

The shopkeeper had a cheerful smile on his face.

Qin Mengyu gave a gentle smile and stroked Mu’er’s head.

“Shopkeeper, can the herbs I mentioned be prepared by tomorrow?”

“This… Holy Maiden, to tell you the truth, if you wanted ordinary herbs, I would have plenty. But some of the ones you require are quite precious, and my stock is low. The day after tomorrow! I will definitely have them delivered to the Holy Maiden by the day after tomorrow.”

The shopkeeper took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

This was the Holy Maiden of the Seven Star Sect’s Dan Sect; he didn’t dare to delay.

“The day after tomorrow…”

Qin Mengyu pondered for a moment.

It was acceptable.

“Very well.”

Hearing her agreement, the shopkeeper smiled immediately.

“Thank you for your understanding, Holy Maiden. I wonder, has your grace come this time for that Cave Heaven as well?”

“Cave Heaven?”

“Oh? Does the Holy Maiden not know?”

The shopkeeper produced a jade slip.

“Recently, a Cave Heaven left behind by a Heavenly Unity Stage expert appeared near Medicine City. In a short while, the spatial sealing will be lifted. Many people are waiting to go inside to scavenge for treasures.”

Qin Mengyu took the jade slip and injected True Qi into it.

A projected map appeared before her eyes, and the location of the Cave Heaven was marked with great accuracy.

After paying the Ling Stones, Qin Mengyu led Mu’er out of the shop.

“Miss Mengyu, are we going to that Cave Heaven?”

Qin Mu had noticed that Miss Mengyu seemed somewhat interested just now, though logically speaking, she shouldn’t be lacking in cultivation resources.

Qin Mengyu looked at Mu’er and nodded slightly.

“Yes, we should go. However, I’ll be going to accompany you, Mu’er.”

“Huh?”

Qin Mu seriously doubted whether he had misheard.

He was going?

That was a Cave Heaven of the Heavenly Unity Stage!

The number of people going who were in the Golden Core Realm would be as common as dirt!

A mere Qi Cultivation stage like him wouldn’t even be enough to fill the gaps between their teeth.