Chapter 218 - Are You Selling Your Monkey

After traveling several hundred miles, Lin Xuan stopped.

Up ahead was a cluster of volcanoes reaching high into the clouds, some of them still emitting smoke.

Feeling the temperature gradually rising in the air, Lin Xuan’s gaze intensified, and he became cautious.

Through his Purple Spirit Eyes, he could clearly see many martial artists at the base of the volcano, some exuding powerful auras that made his heart palpitate.

“It seems the news is likely true,” Zhao Xue said softly.

“Let’s go and see!” Lin Xuan’s steps quickened, and he hurried forward.

At the base of the volcano, the ground was cracked and unbearably hot, as if a giant furnace was roasting everything.

Many martial artists had arrived, with the Xing Family and Lie Family being the most dominant forces.

Each family took one side, eyeing each other warily.

There were also many independent martial artists loitering nearby, waiting for an opportunity.

“With the Xing Family and Lie Family here, we don’t stand a chance!” someone complained in a low voice.

“What do you know!” another martial artist retorted, “Such a treasure has already alerted other powers in the Fire State.

When the time comes, not to mention the Xing and Lie Families, even the entirety of Flame City won’t be enough!”

“How is that possible?” someone argued.

“If the Earth Fire Sect comes, would you be afraid?”

Many martial artists fell silent; it was a Third-Grade Sect, a colossus of Xia Country, feared by all.

“Hey, someone’s coming!”

Many martial artists awakened from their meditation and looked towards the entrance.

They saw two figures rapidly approaching, their speed astonishing.

Swish!

The two halted their steps and cautiously surveyed their surroundings.

The crowd’s eyes turned to the silver robes worn by the two, their expressions slightly shocked.

“It’s actually people from the Engraving Alliance,” one martial artist gasped.

Following that, many exclaimed, and some even stood up directly.

Because they saw that one of the youths had two golden lines drawn across his chest.

“Second Grade Rune Master!” Many martial artists were shocked, unable to fathom how a youth could hold such a terrifying identity.

Soon, individuals from the Xing Family and Lie Family stepped forward, greeting Lin Xuan with a bow of their fists.

Naturally, this young man was Lin Xuan.

He reciprocated the gesture and then found a clean rock with Zhao Xue to rest for a while.

Squeak squeak!

The Snow White Monkey jumped out, its black gem-like eyes curiously observing everything around.

Suddenly, its nose twitched, and a look of bliss appeared on its face.

After making a series of gestures to Lin Xuan, the Snow White Monkey vanished with a whoosh.

Lin Xuan wasn’t concerned; the Snow White Monkey was even more clever than he thought, and he was quite reassured.

His eyes twinkled as he gazed towards the volcano in front of him.

Time passed slowly, and soon the bald man from the Xing Family arrived.

Not long after, Lie Wu and Ru Xue quickly felt it too, the latter fixing Lin Xuan with an icy stare that grew even colder.

Lin Xuan ignored the provocative look.

If the other party dared to make a move, he wouldn’t mind sending him up a level.

“Someone from the Engraving Alliance has arrived!”

Suddenly, someone called out in a low voice.

Figures flashed by, and more than ten martial artists in white robes appeared before everyone, the air immediately filled with a strong oppressive force.

Elder Song had not come; leading them were Deacon Wang and Deacon Meng, followed by Huang Shanshan and some other young disciples.

Deacon Wang saw Lin Xuan sitting on the boulder and smiled as he led the group over.

“Seniors,” Lin Xuan greeted with a smile, then nodded to Shanshan.

“You’re already a Second Grade Rune Master now, so we can address each other as equals,” Deacon Wang said with a chuckle.

Lin Xuan smiled.

In this world where power was respected, age was almost negligible.

That meant, if Lin Xuan were a warrior in the Spirit Merging Realm, all these people would respectfully address him as their senior.

Not dwelling on this matter, Lin Xuan quickly asked, “Do you know what’s happening here?”

“It’s likely the emergence of Spiritual Medicine, but other possibilities can’t be ruled out!” Deacon Wang spoke in a solemn tone, “I estimate there won’t be any old monsters from the Spirit Merging Realm appearing.”

“Oh?” Lin Xuan’s interest was piqued.

“Such a powerful individual’s destructive capability is too great.

I estimate if one were to make a move, the entire mountain would be gone.”

“Moreover, almost every force has a Spirit Merging Realm powerhouse backing them.

If it’s necessary for all to come out, then everyone would.

Rather than that, it’s better if no one does and leaves the matter to the younger generations.”

“That way, it also serves as training for the younger martial artists.”

Lin Xuan nodded in agreement, deeply aware of the immense destructive power of the Spirit Merging Realm warriors.

As time passed, more and more forces arrived, and the air began to carry a faint exotic fragrance as half the volcano was enveloped in dawn light.

Whistle, whistle!

Suddenly, a snow-white figure dashed through the air and directly into Lin Xuan’s arms.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Several fierce auras followed behind it.

Swipe!

A flash later, a cute-looking girl appeared, her large beautiful eyes staring at the snow-white monkey in Lin Xuan’s arms, her brows gently furrowing.

“Hey!

Is that monkey yours?

Are you selling it?” the girl asked sweetly.

Whistle, whistle!

The snow-white monkey hopped out, looking utterly disdainful, continuously gesturing something.

“What’s it saying?” everyone asked in confusion.

“I am unique in heaven and earth; not something that can be valued with money,” Lin Xuan shrugged as he translated for the snow-white monkey.

Many people looked strangely at the palm-sized monkey, unable to resist laughing.

“Good little monkey, I have Spirit Fruit for you,” the cute girl pulled out a fist-sized fruit, continuously shaking it towards the snow-white monkey.

The fruit was crystal clear, obviously no ordinary item.

Immediately, many eyes gleamed, with some people staring threateningly at the cute girl.

Oblivious to those gazes, the cute girl saw the snow-white monkey move forward two steps, then she took out another fruit that looked like agate.

Gasp!

Several people gasped, their eyes burning hot as they stared at the Spirit Fruit in the cute girl’s hand.

“Hmph!”

A cold snort exploded in everyone’s ears, startling many of the martial artists.

Unbeknownst to them, a short old man had appeared behind the cute girl, radiating a dangerous aura.

Everyone trembled, and any malicious thoughts immediately vanished.

The cute girl, seemingly unaware of anything, continued to call to the snow-white monkey.

Swipe!

Unable to resist the temptation, the monkey immediately leaped onto the girl, happily hugging the Spirit Fruit and began to eat.

Everyone’s expressions were mixed, their eyes filled with envy, many wishing they could become the monkey and pounce as well.

The cute girl provocatively glanced at Lin Xuan, her petite nose emitting a snort.

“If it’s willing to go with you, I won’t stop it,” Lin Xuan shrugged.

The short old man behind the cute girl looked at Lin Xuan in surprise, seemingly not expecting the young man to be so accommodating.

Meanwhile, the cute girl sat to one side, holding the snow-white monkey, her face full of joy.

By then, even more people had arrived, including several with fierce auras, which made the crowd somewhat nervous.