Chapter 380 - Ah Jiu’s Warning (1/2)

After closing the door, Yan Tianhen asked, “Dage, is it unkind of us to hide this matter from Elder Martial Brother Bei?”

Lin Xuanzhi responded airily, “If Elder Martial Brother Bei were to know that a magic treasure that could gather spiritual Qi actually exists, he would most certainly search for it straight away. However, Master also told me to keep an eye on him… I don’t wish to defy Master’s instructions again. We might as well wait till we have found it before letting him know.”

Yan Tianhen nodded, “I see.”

Lin Xuanzhi rubbed Yan Tianhen’s head, “After entering the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest, you’ve got to follow me closely at all times and not take a single step away from me.”

Yan Tianhen smiled, “Don’t worry, Dage. Even if someone asked me to leave you, I wouldn’t.”

Lin Xuanzhi also smiled delightfully, “We haven’t had anything all day. Let’s have something to eat and then rest.”

Yan Tianhen’s eyes brightened, “Don’t rest yet. I’d like to first draw out the patterns of the token that I’d seen today so that Dage can refine the token as soon as possible.”

Lin Xuanzhi looked at Yan Tianhen’s small face that was brimming with confidence and triumph. “I knew it. You had borrowed that token today for so long, so you were inwardly scheming.”

Yan Tianhen asked, “Don’t tell me Dage doesn’t want it?”

Lin Xuanzhi, “… Draw it out quickly and show it to me.”

Yan Tianhen, “Hahaha!”

With a token in hand, it would definitely be much easier to go anywhere in the future. This token was also a form of magic tool, nevertheless for Lin Xuanzhi, so long as it was a magic tool that he had seen before, he would certainly be able to craft a replica.

In the path of craftsmen, there were also numerous masters who were also masters of forgery at the same time. The magic tools they had replicated would only have the outer appearance of the real magic treasure, but would not have any of its effects. However, these forgeries could deceive the world without evoking any suspicions.

Naturally, Lin Xuanzhi would also know how to craft forgeries. Though it would be impossible for him to let others use the replica, but of course it was alright for himself to use it, along with deceiving others with it.

The next day, Lin Xuanzhi and his group did not leave directly for the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest, but instead, they went separate ways in the direction of the mercenary group’s gathering venue to gather information about the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest.

There was an abundance of mercenary groups here and even a special tavern where one could accept mercenary tasks. Mercenary groups would send someone to the tavern as a guard, so whenever there was a new task, they would be the ones to grab it first.

The mercenary system in Qi City would be considered as the most completed system throughout the entire Five Continents, hence the majority of the mercenary groups in the Five Continents like to travel to this city.

Lin Xuanzhi and Yan Tianhen arrived at the mercenary task tavern together.

Lin Xuanzhi nodded, “Nowadays, if mercenaries were to accept to scout the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest as a task directly, I’m afraid, for the sake of their lives, they wouldn’t accept it. Only by letting them gather spiritual plants and capture demonic beasts that can only be found in the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest, then will the task objectives be clearer. This way, mercenaries will be more willing to risk their lives.”

“This young master seems to understand clearly.” A young-looking man walked over and cupped his hand towards Lin Xuanzhi in greeting. “I am the manager here. You can just call me Manager Fang. I’ve seen you both lingering here for a while now. If I may be so bold as to ask, whether you are intending to post mercenary news or accept a task?”

Lin Xuanzhi also returned the greeting, “My brother and I had thought to come here to inquire about some news.”

Manager Fang wasn’t surprised, “Judging from your clothes, it looks like both of you are from the East Continent.”

Lin Xuanzhi praised, “Manager Fang has good eyesight.”

Manager Fang smiled, “In this place, there are countless mercenaries who travel extensively. If I can’t even tell where they’ve come from, then I have wasted my time being the manager of this mercenary tavern for so many years.”

Yan Tianhen looked at Manager Fang and narrowed his eyes with a smile. “Then does Manager Fang know about that big monster in the Myriad Beasts Demonic Forest?”

Manager Fang looked around, “If you want to know, you might as well come with me.”

When Lin Xuanzhi and Manager Fang set their eyes on each other, he happened to see one of Manager Fang’s identification tokens, so he patted Yan Tianhen on the shoulder, “Let’s follow Manager Fang and take a look.”

On Manager Fang’s token, there was a Ji character written on it.

When they arrived at the courtyard behind the tavern, with a glance, Lin Xuanzhi saw Ji Yunwei, who was standing in the garden with a worried expression.

“Xuanzhi!” Ji Yunwei’s eyes lit up at the sight of Lin Xuanzhi and hurried towards him.

It was rare for Lin Xuanzhi to see Ji Yunwei acting this way, so he could not help but ask, “What difficulties have you encountered?”

Ji Yunwei sighed deeply and said dejectedly, “I have indeed encountered some difficulties.”

After composing himself, he looked at Lin Xuanzhi. “Xuanzhi, actually I have been waiting for you here for a long time. If you still hadn’t come, I would have sent someone out to find you.”