Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 826 - 826 286 Attempt to Capture 2 in 1_2

Chapter 826: Chapter 286: Attempt to Capture [2 in 1]_2 Chapter 826: Chapter 286: Attempt to Capture [2 in 1]_2 Of course, only a person with the eye of insight like Peng Wanli, whose vision could perceive the sun and the moon and whose heart could instantly understand, could fathom this. The Cat Emperor, on the other hand, was a slight step behind. Had it not been for Peng Wanli’s revelation, she would have had a hard time grasping it by herself anytime soon.

“Otherwise, I would have moved a long time ago… It’s all because of these two trees…”

“The Thunderwood I seek generally only forms in Iron Heart Trees that are at least one hundred thousand years old. Kid Feng’s two trees awakened and entered the path early, and although they made remarkable progress, they were still lacking in maturity. However, Kid Feng clearly has an unusual method of fostering and nurturing plants. I estimate that if he is devoted to nurturing them, it would take at most another two thousand years to meet my requirements, or perhaps even less time. But I am doomed not to wait that long. What a pity!”

Although Peng Wanli lived right next door to Feng Yin, he did not notice every minute detail. For instance, when Feng Yin moved the two Iron Heart Trees into his yard, Peng Wanli did not pay attention and therefore was unaware that initially, those two trees did not even have two hundred years’ worth of maturation, as Zhuang Weiran mentioned.

It was only when the Iron Heart Trees absorbed a spell by chance and emitted vigorous vitality that they caught Peng Wanli’s attention. It was then that he examined them with his divine sense, and to his great surprise…

These two trees had already awakened and become intelligent, turning into treasures. Naturally, he took an interest when he saw them, filled with a hunter’s delight.

But he obviously couldn’t watch these two trees every day—

After all, their growth was slow and extremely covert. Even if he could elicit growth through force, there would still be a limit to how much he could spur!

And Peng Wanli felt that they had already reached their limit!

“Iron Heart Trees of one hundred thousand years, and even forming Thunderwood…”

The Cat Emperor sighed and said, “That seems somewhat easier than finding Illusory Silkworms.”

“Not by much though.”

Peng Wanli said, “Although there are still nine days left, I asked many sellers today and none of them were reliable. There is little chance for a turnaround in the coming days. And if we can’t find them within three Trade Fairs, then there’s even less hope anywhere else.”

Something suddenly occurred to the Cat Emperor, and she asked, “Back when Nine Colors and Qing Ming, along with the other three, disappeared, there was a rumor that they fell into some secret land while exploring and couldn’t extricate themselves. Another rumor, which stirred up quite a dust, was that they were trapped somewhere during one of the Three Realms Trade Fairs. In your opinion, which of these theories is more credible?”

Peng Wanli frowned and said, “There are only a few places in this world that could trap all five of them for so many years, but the Three Realms Trade Fair is certainly one of them. So, the second theory is relatively more credible.”

“Of course, I know very little about the specifics. At that time, I had already been in seclusion for a long while. Besides, frankly speaking, I do not care about their whereabouts.”

“Oh.”

“However, in my opinion, there may be some truth where rumors exist. Why be constrained to one theory or another? Why can’t it be a combination of both… In other words, this secret land is the Three Realms Trade Fair itself.”

Peng Wanli spoke indifferently, “You should know, there are many mysterious places within these boundaries, unknown to most. Since they are mysterious, it is natural to find treasures hidden there. With the Three Realms Trade Fair’s accumulation over billions of years, just a commission alone is incomparably vast, more than what an astronomical figure can describe. When compared to the top forces in this world, others might not even be able to compare to a single toe of theirs…

All these we know nothing of. So, what kind of things this place can nurture is beyond our guesswork and comprehension. If Qing Ming and the others harbor coveted intentions and end up incapable, it would not be abnormal for them to fall here.”

“Certainly, that’s exactly the logic, right?!”

After conversing for a while longer, the two shifted their discussion back to Illusory Silkworms: “Sancheng Pavilion has no clues about the Illusory Silkworms either. It seems this matter is quite troublesome.”

“I have offered a reward of one hundred thousand supreme spiritual crystals.”

The Cat Emperor frowned and said, “Just for providing information about the Illusory Silkworms. I don’t expect them to capture the Illusory Silkworms for me, as long as the information is detailed, payment will be made promptly. With substantial rewards, brave individuals should come forward. Hopefully, some news will come through.”

“Not necessarily.”

Peng Wanli sighed.

Who, upon seeing such a treasure, wouldn’t want to claim it for themselves?

While the Cat Emperor’s reward offer was astronomic, it was merely a trial in absence of other solutions.

The Cat Emperor herself wasn’t convinced it would have any substantial effect.

Those with insufficient cultivation wouldn’t be able to discover the Illusory Silkworm, and those who were cultivated enough would not share information about such a valuable item with others.

Keeping a secret to oneself is the best way to maintain secrecy; once a second person knows the secret, it could very likely become common knowledge in no time!

The Cat Emperor understood the principle well, but she truly had no other ideas and, acting on the notion of a last-ditch effort, was willing to try anything.

It was then that Feng Yin and Dong Xiaoyan returned.

“This tent?”

Feng Yin was taken aback.

“There’s no inn here.”

“Ah, right.”

After a moment’s thought, Feng Yin immediately pulled the Cat Emperor aside and said, “Your Majesty, I might have found a trace of the Illusory Silkworm.”

“What?!”

The Cat Emperor was completely shocked!

You just got here, and you found the Illusory Silkworm?

Are you sure you’re not ascending to the heavens?

“Where? Where?” The Cat Emperor’s heart pounded wildly, and her face turned pale.