Peerless Little Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1041 - 1045 Map Fragment

"Brother Liu, you came from Yanjing, you must know some news about Loulan, right?"

Yao Kun smiled as he looked at Xia Liu.

Xia Liu paused slightly; clearly, Yao Kun was trying to probe him.

"Indeed, I've heard from some seniors that Loulan truly exists underground, but no one knows how to enter it."

"Hehe! Seems like Brother Liu came prepared!"

Upon hearing Xia Liu's response, the smile on Yao Kun's face became even more pronounced.

Loulan is indeed very famous, but most martial artists come attracted by its mystery, where fortunes and secrets lie.

Those who know the true location of Loulan surely came prepared.

"In order to have a chance to improve my cultivation, I must try everything."

That's Xia Liu speaking the truth.

To gain more power, since ancient times, many strong individuals have ventured into secret realms, ventured into Loulan.

All for a chance at fortune.

No one is content to live as a mortal forever.

Martial artists coming from different places to Bitter Realm Town have illustrated the motto, 'Man dies for money, bird dies for food,' the strong strive to become stronger—these are eternal laws.

The real location of Loulan is indeed deep underground, but no one in the world knows how to enter it.

Even the Yao Family of Huachun City doesn't have information on this.

Maybe they had it before, but it couldn't be preserved until now.

Because the strong who entered Loulan Ancient Country don't disclose much information.

They understand the cruelty that comes with it.

Perhaps 'cruelty' isn't enough to describe it—it's beyond words!

"I've heard there will be a map fragment of Loulan going up for auction tomorrow at noon."

"Hmm? A map of the underground Loulan Ancient Country?"

Upon hearing this news, Xia Liu was immediately shaken.

If he could get a map, it would ensure no one gets lost upon entering Loulan, allowing them to locate items at each place.

This map, without a doubt, would be the most terrifying aid for the entrants.

"Hmm, more details will be available tomorrow; as for the authenticity of the fragment, that's unverifiable."

Yao Kun didn't dare to boast.

Some time ago, someone spread the news that a map of Loulan would be auctioned in Bitter Realm Town tomorrow.

Hence, the already vibrant Bitter Realm Region has become even busier during these days.

There are even some Heaven-Rank Warriors and Path-Entering Martial Artists here.

Having a map upon entering Loulan, if fortunate, could very well be a lifesaver.

In the face of danger, one would know where to hide instead of blindly fleeing.

"Even though it's just a fragment, acquiring it would surely be helpful for our journey."

"Yes, Brother Yao is right. If the fragment is genuine, we'll definitely gain something on this trip!"

Ma Xing grew excited as well.

He, being a third-layer Qi cultivation cultivator, hadn't made progress in years.

Ever since hearing about Loulan, he found himself drawn to it.

Because Loulan was once a place where a large number of cultivators gathered.

After Loulan vanished, this area consequently grew large amounts of spiritual medicine beneficial to cultivators.

Staying in place, Ma Xing knew he'd be wasted for a lifetime.

So he decided to take risks.

Even if his life were threatened, he'd go for it once.

"This sounds good, but with many competing at the auction, will we have the chance to obtain it?"

Zhao Li was quite worried, fearing the appearance of martial artists above the Path-Entering level.

With Yao Kun's Heaven Rank cultivation, he might not be able to do much.

"I believe we can rest assured; even if there are higher-rank martial artists, they would still give some face to Brother Yao."

Xia Liu said with a smile.

As long as there is a fragment, he was confident he could get it.

The method just couldn't be determined yet.

"Well, Brother Liu overestimates me; I'm just at Heavenly Rank High Level. How could I compare with Path-Entering martial artists? Though my family has some foundation, we're too far from the city here to know if we could utilize it..."

Yao Kun laughed lightly but exuded immense pride in his words.

It's quite natural.

The Yao Family can rival the four Super Clans in existence.

In the entire region, the Yao Family is considered a leader.

With such a foundation backing him, Yao Kun is proud.

"This is no big deal. It boils down to what the auctioneer wants as payment. If it's money, I can certainly contribute some merit."

Xia Liu has no concept of money anymore.

Now Osmanthus Group is in its profit phase, with a large amount of money entering the account daily.

Xia Liu always carries the company card, and though unsure of the amount, conservatively estimated, there's definitely over a trillion.

If that isn't enough, a call to the Ross Family would have them supplement it first.

"Brother Liu shouldn't say that, this is Huachun City; asking you to contribute isn't appropriate."

"I think it's very appropriate. Brother Yao's cultivation is profound; it's my luck to be part of this team. If there's an issue I can help with, I certainly won't stand by without action."

"Hahaha..."

Yao Kun and Ma Xing laughed heartily.

Indeed, they'd befriended the right person this time.

If Xia Liu hadn't said this, both of them—including Zhao Li and Xiao Fei—would definitely harbor some reservations about him.

"This is the Bitter Realm Region map; just take a rough look for now. Once we acquire Loulan's map, then we'll study it thoroughly."

"I agree!"

"I agree too."

....

After concluding their discussion, Yao Kun arranged a room for Xia Liu.

Then everyone started resting.

Lying on the white sheets, Xia Liu didn't sleep.

With divine sense expanded, he enveloped a radius of two kilometers within his mental perception.

He could see roughly a hundred martial artists gathered at various spots.

Among them were several Path-Entering martial artists.

Their cultivation was at Path-Entering Mid-Level.

Most were advanced in age.

Imaginably.

These elders, through cultivation, may not have the possibility of further improvement.

Perhaps entering Loulan could offer them a step further in fortune.

Even if faced with death, they wouldn't recoil.

Staying home is merely waiting to eat and die.

Better to risk something for greater power.

With cultivation improved, lifespan also extends.

Especially those about to enter seated meditation, their last stop tends to be Bitter Realm Region.

Because here lies the mysterious Loulan Ancient Country.

If fortune arises near the end, gaining advancement would extend their lifespan by fifty or possibly a hundred years.

These thoughts support the aged high-strength martial artists.

As for young martial artists, there's nothing more to say—they think of nothing but advancing every day!

Xia Liu didn't sleep, observing half the night and cultivating the other half.

At dawn, many vehicles entered Bitter Realm Town.

The chaotic roar instantly pushed the town's atmosphere to its peak.

Sleeping martial artists all arose, ready to greet today's important auction...