Chapter 40: Qingshan Town, Myriad Medicine Pavilion
One day later…
As dusk began to settle, Wu Tian finally arrived at his intended destination a small town near the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
At this moment, he couldn't help but recall Hai Bodong's words:
"When it comes to drawing maps, I'm a professional!"
And indeed
While Hai Bodong may have been unreliable in many things, his cartography skills were truly unparalleled.
His meticulous maps of the Jia Ma Empire displayed every city and landmark with extreme precision.
No matter where Wu Tian wanted to go, Hai Bodong's maps always led him to the shortest route.
The man was basically a walking GPS.
Thanks to that, Wu Tian had chosen to disembark from the flying transport at the nearest possible point to this town
Qingshan Town.
Also known as
The Beast Town.
His main objective here?
To enter the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Deep within the mountain range resided a monstrous ruler
The Amethyst Winged Lion King.
And what Wu Tian sought was its Amethyst Spirit Crystal
The perfect fire elemental nourishment for Cai Lin in her current state.
Of course, while he was at it, he couldn't forget about a certain mysterious cave in the area
A hidden cave that contained a fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame's map…
As well as a flying Dou Technique, Purple Cloud Wings.
There's no way I'm leaving those for Xiao Yan.
However
Before stepping into the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Wu Tian needed to confirm something important.
The current timeline.
For that, he had come to Qingshan Town in search of one person
Xiao Yi Xian.
The Bustling Town
Even though night was approaching, Qingshan Town remained lively and crowded.
Most of the people here were mercenaries
Rugged men who lived by the sword and spilled blood for a living.
They roamed the streets in groups, arms locked together, shouting and laughing crudely
Mouths spewing vulgarities as if their words cost nothing.
They loudly discussed which women in town were the best…
Which liquor was the strongest…
And which Magical Beasts were the most ferocious.
Among this chaotic crowd, a white robed youth strolled calmly across the stone paved streets.
His presence instantly drew attention
Not because he was outspoken…
But because he stood out too much.
He was tall and lean, exuding an elegant yet distant aura.
His features were strikingly handsome, framed by long, jet black hair that swayed gently in the evening breeze.
Compared to the rough mercenaries around him, he looked like someone from a completely different world.
To the men, Wu Tian was just another "pretty boy".
But to the women?
He was their dream prince.
Of course
Wu Tian ignored all of them.
His sharp gaze swept across the street, scanning every shop and establishment like a human radar.
This town was filled with various businesses, and every shop was thriving with customers.
But Wu Tian wasn't interested in any of them
Until his eyes landed on a particularly large medicinal shop.
And just like that
He stopped in his tracks.
His lips curled into a satisfied smile as he walked toward the wide and spacious herbal store.
Its name?
Myriad Medicine Pavilion.
Inside Myriad Medicine Pavilion
The interior of the shop was well lit and spacious, yet the crowds inside were overwhelming.
Countless employees rushed about, barely managing to handle the endless stream of customers.
And Wu Tian?
He was completely ignored.
Not a single staff member bothered to greet him.
But this was exactly what he wanted.
Without anyone interrupting him, he walked over to a glass display case and began browsing through the herbs.
Among them, he knew there should be a specific one
Blood Lotus Essence.
However
There was a slight problem.
He had no idea what it looked like.
Was it red?
Was it golden?
Or was it just some random herb that looked like ginseng?!
But this wasn't an issue.
Even if he couldn't recognize it, he could simply ask the staff.
With that in mind, Wu Tian casually waved down a nearby young male employee.
The Snobbish Clerk
The moment the clerk turned around and saw Wu Tian, his initial irritation vanished.
His previous scowl transformed into a wide, ingratiating grin.
He had instantly judged Wu Tian's appearance
Clean clothes.
Refined temperament.
Extremely handsome.
Conclusion?
A rich young master.
And so, the clerk immediately put on his best customer service act.
"Ah! Young Master, how may I assist you?"
Wu Tian merely smiled calmly.
"How much is Huang Lian Essence?"
The moment those words left his mouth
The clerk's enthusiastic grin vanished instantly.
His expression turned disdainful, and he clicked his tongue in annoyance.
"Hah! Huang Lian Essence?"
"The lowest tier herb?"
"100 gold coins."
His tone dripped with impatience, as if Wu Tian had instantly become unworthy of his time.
Seeing this, Wu Tian simply chuckled inwardly.
A classic case of "judging people by their spending."
How utterly predictable.
Rather than arguing, he simply ignored the clerk and waited.
Sure enough
Not even a minute later, a young female employee passed by and noticed him.
Her curiosity piqued, she approached and asked,
"Excuse me, sir. Do you need any assistance?"
But before Wu Tian could respond
The snobbish male clerk from earlier immediately shouted from across the store,
"Hey! New girl!"
"Stop wasting time! Can't you see how busy we are? Get over here and help!"
The female employee hesitated, then reluctantly left.
She was new and didn't want to offend a senior staff member.
Unfortunately for her
She had just missed the opportunity of a lifetime.
Wu Tian, however, remained unfazed.
No one wants to assist me?
Fine by me.
Since he had nowhere else to be, he simply sat down and waited.
After all… sooner or later, Xiao Yi Xian would show up.
Meanwhile, across the store
The arrogant male clerk sneered as he saw Wu Tian sitting down comfortably.
Annoyed, he gathered a few other employees and marched over.
Pointing a finger at Wu Tian, he shouted angrily,
"Hey, you little bastard!"
"You really are a broke freeloader, huh?"
"These expensive snacks and tea aren't meant for beggars like you!"
"Get the hell out before I beat you to death!"
Wu Tian: "…Did you just call me a broke beggar?"
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