Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 965: Primeval Forest

Chapter 965: Chapter 965: Primeval Forest

Fang Bai glanced at Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu, thinking that he himself was not worried about Shi Gang seeking revenge, but Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu, the siblings naive to the ways of the world and pure-hearted, would be in trouble if Shi Gang, bearing a grudge, decided to target them.

Liu Qingqing was somewhat better off, though she only possessed a Heaven Level beginner realm, but being an Innate Spiritual Root and having been trained in the Martial Arts Techniques he had taught, she already had the capability to challenge those beyond her level. Although not able to cross an entire realm like himself, she could still defeat Shi Gang, a mid-level Heaven Level Martial Artist, without any problems.

But Liu Liehu’s strength was a bit too weak, which made Fang Bai somewhat worried.

"Qingqing, Liehu, keep these Jade Pendants close to you."

While no one was paying attention, Fang Bai casually took out two Jade Pendants from his Spatial Ring and handed them to Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu.

Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu accepted the Jade Pendants, looking at each other puzzledly, not understanding why Fang Bai wanted them to wear them.

Both Jade Pendants, carved from low-grade Golden Essence Stone, were not delicately crafted and seemed nothing special at first glance.

Aside from Fang Bai, no one else at the scene knew the purpose of these two Jade Pendants.

In reality, these two Jade Pendants were Defense Spiritual Artifacts crafted by Fang Bai in the past. Each contained several strands of lethal intent. If the bearers faced external attacks, especially in life-threatening situations, these strands of lethal intent would be triggered, protecting the wearer while also strongly retaliating against the attacker.

With Fang Bai’s current realm and cultivation level, the defensive artifacts he had crafted were naturally exceptionally powerful. Even Desolate Level Martial Artists would find it difficult to harm the wearer.

Fang Bai gave Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu the Jade Pendants as a precaution to protect them from any potential retaliation from Shi Gang.

"A few years ago, I was fortunate to meet a very powerful and mysterious Martial Artist who gave me these two Jade Pendants. According to that Martial Artist, these Pendants serve as strong protective devices. When worn close to the body, they can save your life at critical moments," Fang Bai explained to Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu.

Huang Miao, who was nearby, perked up and her eyes fell on the two Jade Pendants in the hands of Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu, a hint of curiosity in her expression. She asked Fang Bai, "Junior Brother Fang, are these Jade Pendants, by any chance, Defense Spiritual Artifacts?"

As soon as the words "Defense Spiritual Artifact" left her mouth, including Hou Ziping, all the disciples from Bitao Martial Academy present directed their gazes towards the Jade Pendants in Liu Qingqing’s and Liu Liehu’s hands. Some even began to breathe more rapidly, their hearts ablaze with desire.

In the True Martial Realm, Spiritual Artifacts are far more precious and rare than Essence Stones, Elixirs, or other Cultivation Resources for the vast majority of Martial Artists, as training an Artifact Refiner is far more challenging than training a Pharmacist, and the process of creating a Spiritual Artifact consumes more energy and takes longer compared to concocting Elixirs.

Elixirs can aid Martial Artists during cultivation, but Spiritual Artifacts can directly enhance a Martial Artist’s combat capabilities, offering tangible benefits and greater attraction.

It is said that in some of the major cultivation resource trading venues within the True Martial Realm, one can exchange for Spiritual Artifacts, but the price is exceedingly high, beyond what ordinary Martial Artists can afford.

In the True Martial Realm, therefore, not many Martial Artists possess a Spiritual Artifact; usually, only significant disciples from large Sects do.

For an institution like the fourth-tier Bitao Martial Academy, it is said that only the headmaster, Ren Jingbo, possesses a low-grade Spiritual Artifact, which shows just how precious these artifacts are.

Thus, when Huang Miao inquired whether the two Jade Pendants were Defense Spiritual Artifacts, nearly all the disciples from Bitao Martial Academy present showed an intrigued expression, focusing on the two Jade Pendants.

"When that Martial Artist gave me the Jade Pendant that year, he didn’t specify if it was a Spiritual Artifact. However, I’ve had it on my person for many years, and although I’ve encountered some dangers, it doesn’t seem to have provided any protective effects..."

Fang Bai knew well the principle that ’an innocent man is liable for his treasures,’ and he also understood that if he claimed both Jade Pendants were Defense Spiritual Artifacts, it could invite covetousness from some disciples of the Bitao Martial Academy, which might bring adverse effects to Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu. Therefore, he was noncommittal in response to Huang Miao’s inquiry.

Hearing what Fang Bai had said, the Martial Artists present were somewhat disappointed, and then they thought about it, how could a Martial Artist casually give away something as precious as a Spiritual Artifact?

Maybe those two Jade Pendants were just ordinary objects, and what Fang Bai had just said might have been just a comfort to the sisters Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu.

Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu had been in Bitao Martial Academy for a while now, and after soaking in their new environment, they had learned many things they previously didn’t know and had heard of Spiritual Artifacts, understanding what they meant to a Martial Artist.

When Huang Miao asked if the Jade Pendants Fang Bai gave them were Spiritual Artifacts, the hearts of the siblings Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu also lifted, looking towards Fang Bai with eager anticipation.

Upon hearing Fang Bai say the Jade Pendant might not have much protective effect, the sisters were somewhat disappointed, but they stayed silent, quietly fiddling with the Jade Pendants in their hands.

"Don’t be disappointed, the Jade Pendants I gave you are Defense Spiritual Artifacts! Keep them close to your bodies, and no one in the entire Bitao Martial Academy will be able to harm you!"

Fang Bai’s voice suddenly sounded in the ears of siblings Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu.

The siblings startled, then slowly lifted their heads, looking at Fang Bai again, who was nodding at them with a smile and even winked.

"I am using a special method of communication, only you two can hear it, no one else can! Do not show any excited or thrilled expressions, and definitely don’t brag about it to others, to avoid attracting trouble. Remember! Remember!"

Fang Bai then added.

Words from Fang Bai were not doubted by Liu Qingqing and Liu Liehu; they suppressed the excitement in their hearts, trying their best to keep their expressions neutral. They carefully hung their respective Jade Pendants around their necks and concealed them close to their bodies.

As Tu Hu’s team gradually moved farther away, disappearing into the dense forest ahead, other groups that had been spectating also began to leave one by one.

"Let’s go too!"

Huang Miao glanced into the depths of the Bitao Mountain Range and continued forward with Fang Bai and others.

Climbing over mountains of varying heights and crossing numerous unfathomably deep gorges, when Fang Bai’s five-person team arrived in front of a vast primeval forest, they stopped in their tracks.

This primeval forest had existed for God knows how many years; every tree reached up thirty meters, with lush branches and leaves that shaded the skies. Standing outside the primeval forest, one could see small animals moving within.

If one’s hearing was sharp, they could faintly hear the sounds of lions roaring, wolves howling, tigers roaring, and monkeys crying from deep inside the forest.

"By passing through this primeval forest, we’ll reach the core area of the Bitao Mountain Range."

Huang Miao pointed at the primeval forest ahead, speaking gravely.