Volume 1 Chapter 12 - Shanqing

After Guo Niu and Cao Li, another two young men appeared in the vineyard. The instance the crowd landed gaze unto one of the two young men, the surrounding clamor with discussion.

"Hey! That's Ling Frosty. The rising star of Diremonster race!'

"I've never heard of this guy, is he powerful?"

"You're a bumpkin. This Ling Frosty is one of the young elites of this generation! Back when he was at peak Profound Realm, Aquatic Water Sect's outer disciples tried to kill him, but they were slaughtered!"

"That's interesting. No wonder the young genius Lin Bolin of Aquatic Water Sect shows up here. Is he here to take revenge?"

Ling Frosty was from the Ice Wyvern race. He had thick azure fur with dragon-like scales, two sharp horns on his head, and pointed tails. When Ling Frosty's wings would spread and his back would slant, it would be as sharp as a sword's tip. A single wave of his feather and tail would harm ordinary martial artists.

Although Ling Frosty was not royal blood wyvern because of his faint and diluted bloodline, his combat progress couldn't be measured with common sense. Martial artists who tried to use him as stepping stones was already been dealt with by him!

As Ling Frosty swept his gaze, the surrounding martial artists felt pressure and they only had the same thought: His Ice essence was terrifying! The ground on his feet was frozen and every time he breathed residuals of ice drifted.

"What do you think?" Cao Li was also looking at Ling Frosty from the distance and his eyes were shining with light.

Guo Niu who was next to him looked at Ling Frosty and said, "This guy is no weaker than me.

"However, that Lin Bolin is much stronger than me. I heard he had comprehended small success of Aquatic Intent."

"Aquatic Intent?!" Cao Li was stunned.

Aquatic Intent could only be comprehended with Water Essence. When comprehended this intent, the attacking power would become surging rivers and sharp talons. A slight command would turn even a drop of water into a sharp needle capable of slaying martial artists. At higher mastery, Aquatic Intent would even become more terrifying.

On the Board of Martial Intent, it was ranked 543rd. Young elites with Water Essence and good perception would set their goals comprehending this kind of intent. Most of those who succeeded had become well-known figures and the majority of those who comprehend it were cultivators of the Aquatic Water Sect.

At his young age, Lin Bolin who comprehended Aquatic Intent at Small success, nearing half Aquatic Intent, had a bright future ahead of him.

As Cao Li remained stunned, Lin Bolin, who was sitting at the boulder surrounded by the river, opened his eyes and leaped down. Instead of drenching himself from the water, he shuffled atop it as if he was walking the land. Thick Aquatic Intent hovering around him caused the surrounding martial artists to momentarily opened a path for him.

Hia aquatic intent was like sharp blades, not a single martial artist was brave enough to face him!

As he arrived in front of Ling Frosty, his aura clashed with him. Every time his aquatic intent clashed with the ice essence, sharp waters were instantly frozen. Seeing this, Lin Bolin exclaimed, "No wonder you could kill Qin Yong. You had already understood your essence into the small success."

At Essence Foundation, one had to understand one's essence to further the cultivation. After achieving small success of understanding, one would reach the Peak of Early Phase of Essence Foundation. Ling Frosty was at this realm.

Ling Frosty looked at Lin Bolin and indifferently said, "I don't bother remembering deceased people. But from your dress, it looks like you're a disciple of the Aquatic Water Sect. I've been having fun killing these idiots for the past weeks. Are you here to die too?"

"Perhaps the opposite...."

Lin Bolin's voice trailed off here as he returned to the boulder he was sitting on previously.

Xin An silently noted these people. From what he could tell, the people that could threaten him at this gathering were Guo Niu, Cao Li, Ling Frosty, Lin Bolin...As for the last one, it was the masked man who came together with Ling Frosty!

When Ling Frosty arrived, the appearance of this masked man was like a candle in front of the halo. No one paid attention to the candle besides Xin An!

Looking at him, Xin An felt that this masked man was not simple. He was like the trails of wind, not a single essence leak out from his body. The only thing that could be seen from him was the terrifying aura he was emitting!

The masked man felt someone looking at him and gazed at Xin An. He seemed to form a smile beneath his mask as he approached Xin An and Mu Zen. He said, "I've never expected to see someone with a mask too. Looks like fate brought us together. Do you mind if I travel together with you?

Xin An was also wearing a mask and his attire was weird. From time to time, people would look at him weirdly, so Xin An didn't find it odd that this masked man had noticed him. "You are?"

"How rude of me. I'm Shanqing, a pleasure to meet you."

Xin An nodded his head and said, "A good name, but will you explain why you want to travel with me?"

Shanqing looked at Mu Zen then at Xin An, he said, "Traveling together reduces the dangers we'll face deeper the trove. Furthermore, I presume you had no prior knowledge of this Treasure Trove, am I right?"

Xin An sincerely replied, "I indeed oblivious of this cave."

"Well, that's natural." Shanqing said then explained, "This Treasure Trove rose a few hours ago. Base on the engraved text, it should be more than 500 years. 500-year-old trove is much dangerous than the ordinary one. I presume there would be ferocious beasts comparable to Middle Phase Essence Foundation guarding it. In addition, the random trials we would take during the exploration."

"500 years old trove?" Xin An was stunned.

Troves were graded base on the engraved texts surrounding them. Some engraved text would last for 1000 years and some higher than that. When these engraved texts were almost defunct, the treasure trove would rise from below the ground to the land or sometimes would appear out of nowhere. The higher the age of the trove, the more dangerous and precious is it.

Usually, 800-year-old trove and below were raided by Essence Foundation while above that, Essence Core would be competing. Of course, the lower the grade of the trove, the lesser the presence of good treasures.

However, the higher the grade, the terrifying the trials and the powerful the guardians were. Although Xin An's strength was comparable to the newly advanced Essence Foundation with his sword intent, he was far from defeating someone at Middle Phase. Traveling together was absolutely a good idea.

Xin An looked at Mu Zen, "Are you fine traveling together with him?"

Mu Zen replied, "Of course I'm fine with that. The merrier the far death follows us!"

Xin An looked weirdly at him and thought this kid was really afraid of death. He smiled and looked at Shanqing, "Alright, you can travel with us. However, how will you prove that you're not going to act against us?"