Chapter 415

Chapter 415 – Medicine Capital

After leaving the capital, regardless of whether it was the nine-headed lion, Huo Ling’er, or the others, they were all on guard . They received some news that there were people plotting against Shi Hao .

The imposing city wall was already far away, and they were travelling on the horizon limit where the sun was falling . They had not been attacked yet .

Even at night time within a small town’s tavern, they still didn’t encounter any trouble . It was still extremely peaceful, and the trouble they anticipated never happened .

“Wu, I received a report that a large bounty was placed on your head in the Blood God Building . However, the Assassination Hall did not accept it and rejected those symbol bones . ” Huo Ling’er received the news .

Everyone sighed . Even the wasteland region’s famous Assassination Hall feared Shi Hao, not daring to send someone after him . This left them all amazed .

“Brother Shi’s fame is far reaching and truly admirable!” The three-eyed race’s brothers were greatly moved . The Blood God Building was not a normal place . These assassins all came from different clans, and they were shockingly powerful .

It is rumored that for the past many years, few people have survived their attacks . At their peak, they even dared to take the heads of supreme experts!

“It is good that nothing bad happened!” Regardless, these people were extremely happy . No one wanted to live while suffering from constant attacks . The assassins shrinking back was naturally a good thing .

The Formation Arrangement Realm was a threshold that was extremely difficult to break through . Shi Hao wanted to cut down on the time and enter a high level, so he would naturally use his clan’s pill recipes .

What he lacked right now were various types of spiritual medicines . This was what was most pressing, so he naturally had to go and gather what he needed .

“Fire Nation has some famous mountains and rivers . I would like to personally pick some medicines,” Shi Hao said . He consulted Huo Ling’er .

“What famous mountains and rivers? There’s no need to go to those places to collect spiritual medicines . It’s enough just to directly purchase them . ” Huo Ling’er informed him . How could true masters of medicine refinement have the time to pick their ingredients themselves? They would always have specific people prepare it for them .

“Let’s go to the Medicine Capital!” The nine-headed lion said . He was a bit more familiar with this place, as his birthplace and home was rather close . The Medicine Capital was an extremely wealthy and well-known place . Their tradition had been passed on for a long time . From the ancient times until now, they had always been well-known .

This wasn’t a sect, but it still similarly had its own established rules and customs . It was an ancient city that was situated right at Fire Nation’s border . Many medicine masters would roam about this place, so there were naturally many spiritual medicines here as well .

Rumor has it that this was the birthplace of the medicine god .

Previously, Shi Hao did not understand too much about this place . After listening to them, he became more and more interested . He could exchange for many spiritual medicines here and increase his power .

“I’m also going!” The big red bird said . It originally came for the sake of finding a master, but this was also along the way . The Fire Nation’s ancestral ground was also in that direction .

They didn’t make any stops along the way . While sitting on the Void Beast Skin that Huo Ling’er brought, they traveled through the void at lightning speed .

Otherwise, moving on their own would definitely take one or two months, because this great earth was too vast . The wilderness stretched boundlessly everywhere .

The void beast was rare even during the ancient era . Regardless of whether it was their bones or their skin, they could all be turned into priceless magical artifacts .

It was already near impossible to see a void beast in this world . As a result, this divine beast skin that could travel through the void was an invaluable treasure .

After a period of time, they emerged from the void . The black crack behind them slowly closed .

“With this kind of treasure, where can’t you go? It truly is enviable . ” The flame crow and the other descendants were all drooling inwardly like the big red bird .

They had arrived at a mountain range . Clouds and mist surrounded this place, and the spiritual essence was abundant . They could vaguely hear the cries of apes and roars of tigers . All types of fierce beasts and vicious birds were coming and going .

What kind of place was this? It definitely wasn’t the Medicine Capital . Everyone looked towards Huo Ling’er and expressed their doubts .

“The distance is too far . Even if we have the coordinates, the Void Beast Skin still can’t precisely lock in on the location . However, it shouldn’t be too far . Look, there is a vague medicinal fragrance within these mountains . It means that there are quite a few medicinal fields nearby .

Huo Ling’er made this determination and pointed towards the nearby mountain peaks .

Everyone nodded . They stepped onto their precious treasures and flew out of the mountain range . They arrived at a field, and after moving for several hundred li, they could see an ancient city . This was precisely the Medicine Capital .

Outside this city, there were all types of medicinal fields . Not only did the fragrant odor fill the air, all types of spiritual essence were curling about . It made this place seem extremely outstanding .

Apart from this, there were also extremely rare spiritual insects and other creatures moving about within the old medicines .

“Yi, that’s a golden medicine butterfly!” The rainbow luan cried out in shock .

Inside that medicinal field, there was a golden butterfly fluttering about . Its wings were golden, and they were at least a meter in length, and brilliant splendor was being scattered down from them .

It moved through this place . The medicinal herbs were full of vitality, and many flowers were budding, releasing their fragrance .

Within the butterfly species, there were two that were especially famous . One was the Crack Demonic Butterfly with shockingly terrifying fighting strength, and the other was the Golden Medicine Butterfly, which could allow spiritual medicines to grow even better . They could also help medicine masters refine medicine .

“This most likely isn’t a pure-blooded Golden Medicine Butterfly . However, it is still a rare sight!” Huo Ling’er commented .

Even the city was full of medicinal fields, and there were formations laid down around them . These formations gathered spiritual energy from all sides into the medicinal earth to nourish these medicinal herbs .

“Apart from the restricted lands in the great wasteland, this is probably the place most suitable for growing plants,” said the nine-headed lion . It was clear that he had heard some rumors .

The medicine god was born here, and in the end, he also died here . His body of spiritual essence contained medicinal attributes, and in the end, it turned into a spiritual rain that scattered down onto this land .

“Yi, during the ancient era, heavenly talents rose to power and many saints struggled for supremacy . Even the medicinal god fell . That era was truly a glorious and terrifying time . ”

They approached the ancient city . The city walls weren’t that tall, and some parts had even collapsed into a ruined state . The pair of city gates had long vanished as well, and it was opened wide just like that .

However, the city was extremely lively . It was not desolate at all .

Since the ancient times, the Medicine Capital had already become a holy land . Even though this city wall had collapsed, it did not affect what happened inside the city .

In reality, it wasn’t that the people here couldn’t reconstruct it, only they felt that there was no need . The Medicine Capital didn’t need city walls to protect it . The ancient walls were merely a remnant of the past .

As soon as they arrived at the ancient city, a wave of thick medicinal fragrance assailed their nostrils . The aura of spiritual medicines was included within this fragrance, making them feel rather comfortable .

“Ah, is this a spiritual medicine tree?” The flame crow was stupefied .

There was an ancient tree at the side of the city’s main road . The trunk was so thick that one couldn’t even wrap their arms around it . It possessed an ancient aura, and the entire tree’s green leaves were releasing green light . In addition, there were several massive flower buds that flowed with sparkling multicolored light and released fragrance .

The flame crow had heard the rumor that there were a few ancient medicines in the Medicine Capital that underwent transformation . Some spiritual herbs grew into trees, and they’ve existed for an extremely long time .

“This spiritual herb has lived for five thousand years already . In the end it didn’t turn into a divine medicine, but instead gradually grew spirituality and became a medicinal tree . ”

There were quite a few old medicines that have lived for seemingly endless years . However, those that could become trees and break free from its past form were rare .

According to its understanding, this spiritual herb was struck by lightning, and in addition, it obtained a baptism of heavenly tribulation liquid . This allowed it to mutate and change into its current form .

Shi Hao naturally knew how precious lightning tribulation fluid was . Back then, within the Heaven Mending Pavilion, old ancestor Mu Yan taught him the lightning technique . Moreover, for Shi Hao’s sake, the elder brought him into the rainy skies to refine this lightning tribulation liquid . It was extremely dangerous and difficult to obtain .

Previously, even old ancestor Mu Yan only managed to refine a single drop .

For this spiritual herb to obtain a baptism of lightning tribulation liquid, that was truly an absolutely shocking opportunity!

“It isn’t a divine medicine, but its effectiveness is not inferior to a divine medicine . What’s more important is that it possesses powerful fighting strength,” Huo Ling’er said .

Everyone became shocked . After understanding this tree’s background, they all surrounded it to take a look .

Even Yun Xi, who originated from the Archaic Divine Mountains and had seen many bizarre medicines revealed a startled expression . She walked up and observed the tree .

Its branches were complex and its leaves were luxurious . The entire tree was verdant and lush, and it towered over a hundred meters . The old bark on the trunk was cracking apart, making it look like dragon scales . Its leaves were scattering down strand after strand of green light .

Everyone heard a unique sound, and it seemed to make them become absent-minded . They stood there in a stupefied manner .

In addition to this spiritual medicine, the tree also scattered down several sparkling branches . It touched their bodies and released multicolored light .

Shi Hao was startled . He had already snapped back to reality . However, he didn’t feel any killing intent, so he didn’t resist .

Soon after, the nine-headed lion, flame crow, and the others all woke up . They all exclaimed in astonishment . This ancient tree’s fighting prowess was definitely unmatched!

Huo Ling’er explained, “Anyone entering the Medicine Capital would be examined by the spiritual medicine tree . It can see through any concealed malice . ”

The nine-headed lion nodded and said, “I’ve also heard this . In addition, I’ve heard that the flower buds on this spiritual medicine tree are second only to holy medicines . ”

“You all seem to know quite a bit . ” Someone from the side chuckled and spoke . They were already inside the city, and there were many people on the streets .

“Unfortunately, each year, the old medicine tree only produces a few flowers . Each time, they would be auctioned off for extraordinary prices . Normal people would never be able to purchase them…” Another person sighed .

Sure enough, there were only a few flower buds on the tree . Their colors were all different, and they sparkled brilliantly as they released their radiance .

Upon entering the city, Shi Hao felt as if there were just too many interesting things to look at . There were all types of medicinal herbs, and the various smells of medicinal herbs were mixed together . It was as if one’s illnesses could be cleansed a bit just by being here .

“The Medicine Capital really is a good place!” They were deeply moved .

“Selling divine herb . A holy magical artifact is enough for an exchange . ” Not far off, someone had set up a vendor’s stall on the street .

This made the big red bird and the others dumbstruck . Was there really a divine herb?

“Wu, in this place, you have to be good at discerning what is real and fake . One must carefully differentiate between the two . ” Someone reminded .

Several individuals immediately understood that even if it was the Medicine Capital, there would be many counterfeit herbs being brought out . Of course, true unique and unmatched medicines would still show up .

“Golden Medicine Butterfly, unique and unequaled . There is only this pair, so if you want to purchase, hurry and bid a price . ” On the other side, an elder hugged a jade container while hawking out what he had .

Shi Hao and the others moved over to take a look . They only saw two caterpillars inside of a jade container, leaving them a bit stumped for words .

“Youngster, haven’t you heard about breaking through a cocoon and turning into a butterfly? This Golden Medicine Butterfly is still in its childhood stage, not having undergone any transformation yet . ” The elder was all smiles .

“Who are you fooling? You even dare to fool others with two bugs?!” The big red bird was unconvinced .

The elder’s face was calm without any sign of embarrassment . “I am merely stating the facts . If a real Golden Medicine Butterfly could be found in this world, then it would definitely be in the Medicine Capital . It might just be a caterpillar that had been hibernating for endless years!”

They didn’t stay here and continued on their way . Soon after, they stopped again and looked towards a bizarre medicinal vine .

There was a small medicinal field here . Many people were lined up in an orderly fashion, waiting to refine medicine . However, what was shocking was that the one refining the medicine was an ancient vine .

“What is going on?” Shi Hao and the others were shocked .

On top of this ancient vine, there was a flower in the shape of a medicinal cauldron . It was a shining bronze, and in addition, it could light up and release flames . Once those in line placed their medicinal herbs inside, the bronze flower cauldron would start refining the medicine . It was extremely astonishing .

An older woman explained, “This is the Medicine Capital’s holy medicine vine . The flower it produced is like copper cauldrons, and it has even absorbed a lump of divine flame that descended from the heavens, allowing it to transform and ultimately develop spirituality . It can help one refine medicine . ”

“There is something like that?” Shi Hao and the others were astonished . They felt more and more like it was extremely mysterious . They wanted to stay here for a while and carefully explore this place .

“You’ve all come at the perfect time! Soon, there might be a divine supreme ancient treasure that will make an appearance . This is a grand occasion that is worth a look!”