Chapter 4031 Connecting to the Netherworld

It wasn't that we didn't warn Li Chao that the wild boar here wasn't edible; it's just that before we could even say anything, Li Chao had already appeared in front of us carrying a dead wild boar. By then, it was too late to say anything.

At this moment, a group of us gathered around Master Wuwei and feasted on the roasted wild boar.

The slovenly Taoist priest even brought out two boxes of Moutai liquor and gave them to Master Wuwei to make the old man happy.

Master Wuwei enjoyed a drink whenever he had free time, especially fine aged wine. When he saw the disheveled Taoist bring out some good wine, he praised him highly.

At that moment, I suddenly remembered something. Last time, I brought back some ginseng wine that Third Master Qiao had given me, the kind that had been buried underground for decades.

I brought the wine with me intending to give it to the slovenly Taoist priest to help him recover. I'll give it to him later when no one's around.

If that wine were brought out now, everyone would probably get drunk, and then no one would be able to do anything serious; they'd all just end up sleeping.

While we were eating wild boar meat, Li Chao, who had been sent flying by Wuwei Zhenren, got up and could only watch us eat from afar. He didn't dare to come any closer. I bet he's gritting his teeth with hatred for us right now because we didn't give him a heads-up.

Even the Pure Immortal felt extremely embarrassed. Although he wasn't beaten, he was too ashamed to come over and eat wild boar meat again.

While eating wild boar meat and drinking some wine, Master Wuwei said to us, "I heard from Bai Zhan that you guys are going to the Fire Domain?"

“Yes, Master Wuwei, we are going to the Fire Domain this time to find a treasure called the Zhaoyao Wood. I wonder if you have been to the Fire Domain before?” I asked tentatively.

"I have been to all over the world, but there are countless spaces in this vast world, and I am not familiar with every place. As for the Fire Domain you mentioned, I have been there twice," said Master Wuwei calmly.

“Master Wuwei, it’s good that you’ve been there. I knew you were so knowledgeable and learned that there was no place you hadn’t been. Could you tell us about the place so we can be prepared?” the slovenly Taoist priest quickly flattered.

"The Fire Domain is a vast place. The Zhaoyao Wood you're looking for is on Zhaoyao Mountain. Zhaoyao Mountain is also very large, and several different races live at its foot. They all have strange appearances. Zhaoyao Mountain is the sacred mountain of these races, and the Zhaoyao Wood is their treasure. Several races jointly protect it. There are many experts among those races. I have been to Zhaoyao Mountain before, but I did not get close to the Zhaoyao Wood. I prefer to wander around and am not very interested in the treasures of those places," said Master Wuwei calmly.

"How strong are the most powerful experts in those clans? Are there any experts at the Immortal Realm?" I asked again immediately.

"I'm not sure, I haven't fought with them, but there must be quite a few experts above the Earth Immortal realm. Places like the Fire Domain have abundant spiritual energy, which is very suitable for cultivators. Many experts who reach the Earth Immortal realm like to go to such places to cultivate, in order to quickly improve their cultivation."

At this point, Master Wuwei changed the subject and looked at us curiously: "I heard that the Swaying Wood can help people rebuild their Dharma body. You're not going to look for the Swaying Wood for the guy who killed my pet, are you?"

Upon hearing this, we were all a little embarrassed. I smiled and said, "Yes, Master Wuwei, this was asked of us by Master Zhang and Master Ba. I owed Li Chao a favor when I was looking for the Blood Flame Rejuvenation Grass. This time, I'm going to find the Zhaoyao Wood to repay that favor. When you're in the martial world, you can't be untrustworthy."

"Hmm, that makes sense. I'll borrow the Nine Cloud Disk again next time and have that gossipy fellow come find me. I haven't seen him in years," Master Wuwei said with a smile.

“Master Wuwei, it’s not easy for Eighth Master to come out and guard Yanbei, but I will definitely pass on the message when I get back,” I said quickly.

“You must be extremely careful when you go to the Fire Domain. That place is one of the more dangerous spaces. It is a very large place, and its edge connects to the Netherworld. If you go to that Netherworld, even the Nine Cloud Disc may not be able to return. You must pass through the Yin-Yang Realm to return. Remember this well.” Master Wuwei solemnly reminded him.

“We’ll remember you, Master Wuwei, and we’ll be careful,” I said with a smile.

"You will rest here for the night. The timing is not right now. We need to be at the right time and in the right place to activate the Nine Cloud Compass to send you there. I will inform you first thing tomorrow morning." Master Wuwei shook the wine bottle in his hand, and in a short while, he finished the whole bottle of white wine.

The slovenly Taoist priest then took out a box of Moutai and placed it next to Master Wuwei, saying, "Drink as much as you like, it's all you can drink. If you can't finish it, you can take it with you."

Master Wuwei didn't stand on ceremony with the slovenly Taoist priest. With a wave of his hand, all the Moutai liquor disappeared into his sleeve.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Master Wuwei became sleepy again. He called out and his figure vanished from our sight in an instant.

Only after Master Wuwei left did Li Chao and Master Zhiqing dare to approach.

As soon as he arrived, Li Chao said angrily, "You guys are such scoundrels! Why didn't you tell me beforehand that the wild boar was Master Wuwei's pet? You made me get beaten up."

“Brother Li, you can’t say that. We went to see Master Wuwei as soon as we arrived on the island. Who knew you would not follow us and would go to catch wild boars? By the time we saw you again, the wild boars had already been killed by you. What’s the point of talking to you then?” I quickly explained.

“Brother Li, you killed the pet kept by Master Wuwei. Master Wuwei was very angry. Because of this, he definitely wouldn’t lend you the Nine Cloud Compass. A group of us begged and pleaded with Master Wuwei until we were hoarse, and only then did he agree to lend us the Nine Cloud Compass to help you find the Zhaoyao Wood. For this, I even gave him three cases of aged Moutai. And you, instead of thanking us, you came over and scolded us. Do you think this is appropriate?” The slovenly Taoist priest chimed in.

Upon hearing this, Li Chao was truly speechless and could only swallow his anger.

They caught a wild boar but barely ate any, then made us eat it all, and we even got beaten up. Who can we complain to?

Li Chao stomped his foot in anger, turned around and left.

Master Zhiqing quickly came over and said very politely, "We are very grateful to the young friends who helped us borrow the Nine Cloud Disk. Otherwise, we would have had a hard time asking Master Wuwei for help. I thank you in advance."

As he spoke, Master Zhiqing bowed to us.

Li Chao caused trouble, yet he made Master Zhiqing swallow his pride and try to make peace with us. That's really going too far.

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