Upon hearing that he had to participate in the struggle for the Cave Heaven’s secret treasures, Qin Mu’s face instantly slumped into a look of misery.
Qin Mengyu, however, had her own plans for doing this.
First of all, Mu’er had no experience in this area.
A Cave Heaven left behind by a powerful cultivator contained many treasures, especially one from the Heavenly Unity Stage.
It was likely that even the major sects would come to claim a share.
As the Holy Maiden of the Alchemy Sect, Qin Mengyu was naturally interested in a Heavenly Unity Stage Cave Heaven located near Medicine City.
She wanted to take this opportunity to let Mu’er broaden his horizons.
As for the experts participating in the struggle, Qin Mengyu was confident that by joining forces with Ruoshuang, the two of them would be enough to contend with those in the Soul Formation Realm.
At the very least, this Cave Heaven expedition would serve as a good experience.
Having made up her mind, Qin Mengyu brought Qin Mu and Lu Shuanger back to the division and informed Qin Ruoshuang of the matter.
Qin Ruoshuang nodded after hearing the plan.
She didn’t have much interest in such things herself, but she was willing to go if it was to accompany Mu’er.
As for Lu Shuanger, since she was only in the Qi Refining Stage, she wasn’t suitable for this Cave Heaven.
After all, it would already be the limit for the two sisters to protect Mu’er while distracted by the exploration.
“Wait, what about my opinion?”
Qin Mu pointed at himself, then looked at Lu Shuanger, who had a disappointed expression because she couldn’t go.
“Miss Mengyu, how about this? I’ll give up my spot! Let Lu Shuanger go instead!”
Lu Shuanger’s eyes sparkled at his words, but she was immediately shot down by Qin Mengyu.
“No, Mu’er, you are coming with your sisters this time. Miss Shuanger will stay here. Our exploration will be quick; it should only take one day.”
To fully explore a Cave Heaven left by a Heavenly Unity Stage cultivator, it would normally take several years.
Although it wasn’t a small world created by someone in the Great Ascension Realm, the scale of a Heavenly Unity Cave Heaven was certainly not small.
According to the intelligence gathered by the Seven Star Sect Branch, the seal on the Cave Heaven would dissipate around noon tomorrow.
At that time, they could enter to search for treasures.
That night, Qin Mu ate his dinner gloomily before lying in bed to sleep.
***
The next morning, Qin Mu was dragged out of bed by Qin Mengyu.
“Whew… Miss Mengyu, didn’t you say the seal would be released at noon? Why wake up so early?”
Qin Mu had tossed and turned last night, unable to sleep.
In the end, it was Sister Ruoshuang who used a small spell to help him drift off.
Yawning, Qin Mu looked incredibly drowsy.
Beside him, Ruoshuang sat on the edge of the bed, dressed in a white, thin gauze nightgown, tidying her beautiful hair.
The fabric was so thin that one could practically see her skin through it.
Even though he saw such a sight every day, looking at it still made his heart race and his face flush.
His face turned bright red, and his “little brother” was already standing tall in a fit of rage.
Qin Mengyu brought over some clothes to help Mu’er change.
As for that “little brother” standing at attention, she naturally had to soothe its temper, her slender hand gently stroking it.
A Cave Heaven from a Heavenly Unity Stage cultivator was a major event for Medicine City, drawing many people to the area.
As the time for the seal to dissipate drew near, a crowd gathered around the entrance to the Cave Heaven’s space.
“Haha, Brother Xu, I didn’t expect you to come as well!”
“Indeed, Brother Liu. It’s been a long time. A Heavenly Unity Stage Cave Heaven is naturally worth the trip.”
“Hey, tell me, how many major sects do you think will show up this time?”
“It’s hard to say. From what I can see, the people from the Seven Star Sect haven’t arrived yet. Of the Buddhist and Daoist factions, only the Daoists are here, and the Court hasn’t sent anyone yet. About 70% of the people here are scattered cultivators like us.”
“It’s useless for ordinary disciples to come. In a Heavenly Unity Stage Cave Heaven, one needs to be at least at the Golden Core Realm to barely protect themselves.”
“I really envy those disciples of the major sects. They don’t have to fight for cultivation resources like we do.”
“There is an upside, though. Those disciples are used to being pampered. They lack the experience of bloody, cruel scenes and life-and-death combat compared to us.”
As the crowd bustled with discussion, two streaks of light flew in rapidly, their auras completely unhidden.
“Another two in the Nascent Soul Realm!”
“Their auras are much stronger than ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. It looks like they’ve already touched the threshold of the Soul Formation Realm.”
As the pink and white streaks of light landed, two feminine figures appeared before the crowd.
Though their clothing was somewhat plain, it couldn’t hide their elegance.
One was gentle while the other was cold and aloof.
Although both wore veils, it was easy to guess from their figures and temperaments that their faces beneath the veils were absolutely stunning.
Qin Mengyu’s beautiful eyes scanned the area.
Most of the people present were in the Golden Core Realm, with the rest being in the Nascent Soul Realm—mostly the early and middle stages.
There were only about three or four people in the Soul Formation Realm.
Of course, that was only on the surface.
Many “old monsters” were likely hiding in the shadows, unwilling to reveal themselves.
After all, there were schemers everywhere.
Qin Mu stood behind his two sisters, looking at the crowd where everyone was at least at the Golden Core Realm.
He couldn’t help but swallow hard.
‘My God, there aren’t even any Foundation Establishment experts. Almost everyone is at the Golden Core Realm or higher. What am I supposed to do?’
“Mu’er, what’s wrong?”
Qin Mengyu noticed her brother breaking into a cold sweat and took out a handkerchief to wipe his forehead.
“Gulp… Miss Mengyu, I feel like… it might be a bit inappropriate for me to be here?”
Everyone was at the Golden Core Realm, making Qin Mu, who was only at the Qi Refining Stage, feel completely out of place.
It was like a high school reunion after many years where everyone had become successful, and he was the only one who had accomplished nothing.
“Relax, your sister is here. Everything will be fine!”
Qin Mengyu smiled and patted his head as if she were soothing a puppy.
After the three of them arrived, they claimed a spot.
During the wait, several female cultivators approached, wanting to form a team to hunt for treasures, but Qin Mengyu rejected them all.
When teaming up with strangers, being stabbed in the back after finding treasure was a common occurrence.
It was better to be cautious.
While waiting for the seal to dissipate, some people meditated while others searched for teams.
As Qin Mu boredly pulled at the grass on the ground, time quietly slipped away, and noon soon arrived.
Boom!
At that moment, several powerful auras surged forward.
The space distorted, and three figures appeared.
All of them were in the Soul Formation Realm!
The crowd quickly looked over and saw that the three individuals were wearing identical uniforms.
They were from the Court!
“Haha! Everyone! Since the three of us have come, I assume you all know the rules. We represent the Court, and we are here to advise those cultivators who intend to kill and rob others to restrain themselves!”
Within the territory of the Great Yu Dynasty, whenever a Cave Heaven left by a powerful expert appeared, the Court would send people to supervise.
This was to prevent evil cultivators from camping at the entrance to kill people for their loot.
Of course, this service wasn’t free.
After coming out, one had to hand over 10% of the treasures found.
For the scattered cultivators who came to search for treasures, this was an excellent deal.
If one performed exceptionally well, they might even be able to enter the Court and gain a powerful backer.
Watching the Court representative talk incessantly, Qin Mu felt like he was back in a classroom in his previous life.
Drowsiness began to wash over him.
“Hehe, you must be little Qin Mu.”
A mature, magnetic voice drifted over.
Suddenly, the space beside Qin Mu distorted, and a beautiful woman in purple robes appeared out of thin air.