Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 333 - 245 Chance Encounter with an Old Friend (Vote for Monthly Ticket)_1

Chapter 333: 245 Chance Encounter with an Old Friend (Vote for Monthly Ticket)_1

Seven days quickly went by, and the door to the secret chamber opened as Shen Long stepped out.

He took out a red messaging plate, input a spell, but the messaging plate showed no response.

"No news for so long, could it be there’s no hope?"

Shen Long muttered with doubt.

The Five Poisons marketplace was not far from the headquarters of the Five Sage Sect. Seven days was enough time for a Core Formation cultivator to make a round trip.

He shook his head and instead decided to contact Lin Yutong. The messaging plate soon conveyed Lin Yutong’s voice, "Taoist Friend Shen, I’m attending a gathering of Core Formation cultivators, do you want to come over?"

"No need, you’re busy, we’ll meet up later."

After saying this, Shen Long put away the messaging plate and walked out.

Having left his residence, Shen Long strolled through the streets, looking around at leisure.

In the marketplace, there were many Spirit Insect shops, and also quite a few weapon shops. The Southern Border Cultivation World had a multitude of poisonous insects, and rearing Spirit Insects was a common practice; many cultivators would rear Spirit Insects, and the Witch Clan was also skilled in this art.

"Are you Shen Long, Senior Shen?"

A male voice, filled with some mix of surprise and uncertainty, rang out.

Turning his head, Shen Long saw a tall and thin young man in a blue shirt approaching him.

"Who are you?"

Shen Long was slightly taken aback, unable to recall who the other party was for a moment.

"Qin Tianhe. It’s been decades since we parted ways in Qianzhu Valley. Senior Shen has become a Core Formation cultivator."

The young man in blue said with a warm and friendly tone while smiling.

"Qin Tianhe? Your grandfather, how is he?"

Shen Long asked.

Back in Qianzhu Valley, Shen Long had hunted Monster Beasts and sought treasures with Qin Qing. During the journey, he fell out with Xu Lei, while Qin Qing left unscathed.

Shen Long later returned to Qianzhu Valley to inquire about Qin Qing’s whereabouts, but Qin Qing had disappeared without a trace.

"My grandfather passed away long ago. I never expected to meet Senior Shen here,"

Qin Tianhe said. He was currently at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, while Shen Long had achieved the rank of a Core Formation cultivator.

"Friend Qin, how did you end up in the Southern Border Cultivation World? I thought you had perished!"

Shen Long said, filled with curiosity.

"It’s a long story. If I hadn’t met my master, I wouldn’t have been able to establish my foundation,"

Qin Tianhe replied.

"Tianhe, who is this friend?"

A somewhat hoarse male voice sounded.

A portly old man in a black robe approached, his face hairless and round with small eyes, his belly fat stacking upon itself. As he walked, he trembled like a moving mountain of flesh.

"Master, this is Senior Shen. I made acquaintance with Senior Shen quite early on. Senior Shen, this is my master, the Black Centipede Reverend."

Qin Tianhe introduced.

"So, it’s Taoist Friend Shen. I am Chu Shan. It’s a pleasure to meet Taoist Friend Shen,"

The old man in black said as he cupped his hands in greeting.

"Taoist Friend Chu is too polite,"

Shen Long responded quickly with a reciprocal gesture.

"Eh, Taoist Friend Shen, Taoist Friend Chu, you know each other?"

A male voice, tinged with surprise, chimed in.

Qin Ming and Lin Lin approached, looking puzzled.

"Taoist Friend Chu, you know Taoist Friend Shen?"

Chu Shan was slightly stunned, asking curiously.

Qin Ming nodded, "Of course, I know him."

"Taoist Friend Qin, shall we step aside for a detailed discussion?"

Shen Long inquired.

Qin Ming nodded and left with Shen Long.

"Come back with me!"

Chu Shan said, striding towards another street, and Qin Tianhe quickly followed.

Shen Long followed Qin Ming to a secluded manor. With a face full of guilt, Qin Ming said, "Taoist Friend Shen, I’m truly sorry. We have inquired in many places, but there’s indeed no news of a grade-three Dark Beast’s poison sac. However, we do know of a place where a grade-three Dark Beast may appear."

"Where?"

Shen Long asked.

"Profound Yin Cave Heaven. Not long ago, my fellow sect members and a few friends entered Profound Yin Cave Heaven in search of treasures, and they encountered a grade-three Dark Beast. At that time, they were being chased by Ghost Creatures and had no chance to kill the grade-three Dark Beast."

As Qin Ming spoke, he took out a black beast hide.

Shen Long took out a white porcelain bottle and tossed it to Lin Lin, saying, "This is an Ice Snow Pill, incredibly effective against fire poison. Besides the map, do you have anything that could restrain Ghost Creatures? Talismans, treasures – anything will do."

"We’ve managed to get a Yin Sensing Talisman. If a high-grade Ghost Creature comes within a certain range of you, the Yin Sensing Talisman will react. This talisman is the unique secret talisman of our Five Sage Sect, more powerful than the Ghost-Seeking Disk. It’s difficult to make and is a single-use item."

Lin Lin took out a black talisman that shimmered with light and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long thanked her and accepted the black talisman and the black beast hide.

He inquired about the details of Profound Yin Cave Heaven, the precautions, and the Divine Skills and methods of the Ghost Creatures.

After chatting for more than an hour, Shen Long had a deeper understanding of Profound Yin Cave Heaven.

"Thank you, Taoist Friend Qin and Madam Qin, this bottle of Beast Nurturing Pill is a token of my appreciation."

Shen Long then produced a green porcelain bottle and handed it to Qin Ming.

The Five Sage Sect, a longstanding power in the Southern Border Cultivation World, did not disappoint. The information provided by Qin Ming and Lin Lin was very helpful, and Shen Long might need their assistance in the future; naturally, he needed to maintain a good relationship.

Qin Ming, without any reservation, accepted the porcelain bottle, "Taoist Friend Shen, Profound Yin Cave Heaven is very dangerous. I’ve heard that the Shangguan Family is holding a large auction, perhaps there will be grade-three Dark Beast demon cores. Why don’t you attend the auction first? If you can’t get the demon core, then go to Profound Yin Cave Heaven."

"Yes! Throughout history, many Nascent Soul Cultivators from our Five Sage Sect have perished in Profound Yin Cave Heaven. Decades ago, a Nascent Soul Cultivator encountered a mutated Ghost Creature and was killed, disappearing along with their path."

Lin Lin chimed in.

"Master Aunt Du has already gone to attend the auction. I will not go there. I’d rather take a trip to Profound Yin Cave Heaven!"

Shen Long said.

"Taoist Friend Shen, if I may be so bold to ask, must you obtain the inner core of a grade-three Dark Beast?"

Qin Ming asked curiously.

"Absolutely!"

Shen Long replied earnestly.

"Alright then! In that case, be extra careful! We lack the power to accompany you to Profound Yin Cave Heaven."

Qin Ming advised.

"Taoist Friend Qin and Madam Qin, I’m afraid I must trouble you to keep looking for the poison sac of a grade-three Dark Beast. If you can procure it for me, I will make sure you are well compensated."

Shen Long sincerely said.

"No problem, we will continue to look out for the poison sac of a grade-three Dark Beast. Take care of yourself!"

Qin Ming readily agreed.

After some more small talk, Shen Long said his farewells and left.

He returned to his dwelling and saw Lin Yutong sitting in the Stone Pavilion.

"Taoist Friend Shen, how did it go? Did you get the demon core of a grade-three Dark Beast?"

Lin Yutong asked with concern.

"No. Taoist Friend Qin and his party couldn’t find it either. However, Core Formation Cultivators from the Five Sage Sect encountered a grade-three Dark Beast while treasure hunting in Profound Yin Cave Heaven. They also gave me a Yin Sensing Talisman. How about you?"

Shen Long inquired.

"I didn’t find any valuable information either. I bought a Qian Thunder Talisman, which is quite effective against Ghost Creatures."

Lin Yutong said.

"In that case, there’s no need for us to stay here. Let’s head to Profound Yin Cave Heaven and hope we can successfully obtain the demon core of a grade-three Dark Beast."

Shen Long stated and left the dwelling with Lin Yutong.

Upon leaving the marketplace, Shen Long brought out the Seacrossing Boat, and together with Lin Yutong, they departed from that place.