Otherworldly Desert Dust

Chapter 150 - 124 Glazed Glass Nest

The weather in Cangxia changed often.

Wu Hen and Chongli Mountain also had to understand the climate.

Fortunately, weather had distinct scents as well. For example, right before a heavy rainstorm, the air would fill with the smell of soil and grass, the pressure would stir up smaller particles, and when Wu Hen breathed them into his lungs, he could taste different sensations.

He crossed mountains and ridges, passing through one painted wall gorge after another.

Bai Ze evidently realized it had fallen into a human trap, so while it still had some consciousness, it kept flying deeper into Cangxia, trying to shake off the humans and buy itself some time to wake up.

Don’t underestimate Wu Hen and Chongli Mountain just because they were on foot. Their speed in overcoming obstacles wasn’t slow. After conquering each gorge, Wu Hen could always sense the distinctive fragrance of the Rainbow Rock Tea leaves.

Wu Hen also discovered that taste and smell were somewhat interconnected. However, smell seemed to be more powerful in perceiving everything around, locking onto specific scents, and predicting danger, functioning almost like an early warning and detection system for the human body.

The core of taste still lay within the body, involving digestion, regulation, circulation, and interacting with nature.

"You’re quite lucky. A creature like Bai Ze can see through human minds. So even if there’s a real intention to capture it, you would need to feint; but if you make it too obvious, it will see through your feint as well. That’s why I never told you what our real target is," Chongli Mountain said.

"But Uncle, how come it didn’t see through you? Is it because your realm is higher?" Wu Hen asked, puzzled.

See through human minds!

With such a talent, Bai Ze should theoretically be an invincible presence, at least against humans. It could never fall into a human trap.

"First, don’t force it. Just go ahead and do some things without thinking about the outcome. If you’re not thinking about it, how can it see through you?" Chongli Mountain said.

"Can it really work that way?"

"Secondly, you need to hypnotize yourself, make yourself have no thoughts about Bai Ze at all, just the intent to capture Qingluan. It can see through human minds, but it can’t be watching your mind all the time, right? When it does look into your mind, if you successfully hypnotized yourself, even if a trace of the real thought flickers, it will just see it as admiration and pursuit of a higher existence," Chongli Mountain said.

"I think I understand a bit now. It’s like chasing a girl, especially a goddess. If a man shows excessive enthusiasm and desire right from the start, any actions will seem deliberate, unnatural, and goal-driven from the goddess’s perspective, raising her guard and making her lose interest in anything you do afterward…" Wu Hen began to extrapolate.

Playing to her interests, psychological games, balancing distance and persistence—wasn’t this the essence of those pursuit manuals often found in bookstores?

Chongli Mountain thought about it for a while, then nodded reluctantly, somewhat agreeing with Wu Hen’s viewpoint. After all, no matter what, one should be both sincere and crafty!

"So, it’s best to start with a goddess’s plain friend. While pursuing her friend, she can observe you as an outsider and see your good qualities. When it seems you’ve failed in pursuing her friend, you close in on her unexpectedly…" Wu Hen suddenly started rambling, appearing nostalgic for urban life in his hometown.

Chongli Mountain’s expression changed slightly. After much hesitation, he finally spoke: "Uh… The key to our success this time is the drug. Let me warn you seriously, never use this method on others!"

"Hehe, I’m a walking hormone. How could I possibly use that stuff?" Wu Hen said with an awkward laugh.

…

After crossing a river gorge, the Long Mountain ahead resembled a field of glazed glass, exceptionally clear and vibrant. Such a beautiful, mystical mountain gorge, just as described in the ancient books, was indeed the Spirit Mountain where dragons and phoenixes resided.

Climbing up the Glazed Mountain Gorge, it was already the ninth day of travel for Wu Hen and Chongli Mountain.

The Divine Beast Bai Ze was proud and noble, and firmly refused to be someone’s steed. Even though the tea’s effects were working, it was trying hard to escape.

Wu Hen and Chongli Mountain knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Missing this chance to capture Bai Ze would mean waiting for an unknown future date.

Although their plan wasn’t entirely intentional, there was much luck involved. It was apparent that Chongli Mountain was also excited. Capturing such a mythical creature would mean no one dared eat before him at village feasts!

"It’s just ahead. The tea’s effects should be gradually wearing off. It will become more conscious soon," Chongli Mountain said.

"Yes, we must seize the moment!"

The two slid down along the glazed steep mountain, entering a glazed cave within the Glazed Mountain Gorge.

The entrance of the glazed cave was narrow, but the inside was very spacious. It felt like stepping into the heart of a Glazed Glass Treasure Mountain. Looking at the formation of these minerals, it could be tens of thousands of years old.

Walking deeper into the glazed cave, Wu Hen saw a Glazed Glass Nest.

This Glazed Glass Nest was composed of the finest glazed glass crystals, smoother than any crafted jade, surpassing jadeite in luster and color changing. Above the Glazed Nest, the peak of the mountain formed a diamond shape, causing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Splendor to gather in the inner nest. Even a sparrow residing here would soon become a divine bird!

"This place is fantastic, gathering the spiritual energy of mountains and rivers, sun and moon." Wu Hen couldn’t help but marvel. Bai Ze indeed had a magnificent dwelling!

No wonder Bai Ze was entirely white, exuding an unparalleled immortal aura. Its training ground was a rare blessed place in the world.

"Indeed. Now, bring out your Modenao and let it absorb some spiritual energy here." Chongli Mountain said.

"It has a name, Little Yi, symbolizing righteousness and unparalleled loyalty," Wu Hen said.

Without Wu Hen calling, Little Yi had already awakened from the ancient clan’s uncle’s anger. It flew out of Wu Hen’s body, and without hesitation, it swung its ethereal tail, striking Chongli Mountain’s face twice.

Chongli Mountain chuckled and didn’t bother dodging since the tail was merely an illusion.

Little Yi was ecstatic, seeing the nest full of Glazed Glass Sun and Moon Crystals. Your journey continues at empire

It was never a picky eater, and minerals born of the sun and moon’s essence were its favorite food. For it, these were like plump grains of white rice, rich in nutrients...

Maintaining the form of the Spirit-breaking Sword, Little Yi floated to the center of the Glazed Nest, even hovering right above the head of Bai Ze, who was unconscious from the tea.

Slowly rotating, the ancient broken sword emitted black ripples, which gradually turned into a black void vortex, generating a special devouring force that began drawing the surrounding ten-thousand-year-old mineral crystals into its black void realm.

Like a Gold-eating Beast, it opened its gullet.

The glazed crystals in Bai Ze’s nest were magnetically drawn into Little Yi’s belly, unknowingly forming a multicolored crystal dust vortex in the cave...

"Your Modenao is extraordinary," Chongli Mountain said, giving high praise to Little Yi.

"Hehe, I don’t even know what it is, just a big eater," Wu Hen said.

"With it, any Heavenly Beast or Divine Bird will be nothing but your steed," Chongli Mountain said.

It could devour, transform, evolve, morph, and even become its own Divine Miracle. Chongli Mountain couldn’t help but wonder how Wu Hen "captured" this Sword Spirit Dragon, or perhaps, how this Sword Spirit Dragon "captured" Wu Hen.

In just half an hour, the entire magnificent, noble nest was devoured by Little Yi.

The black, ancient bronze broken sword seemed to undergo a significant material change, shedding its impurities and gradually exhibiting the transparency and brilliance of black glaze, as if refined from countless years of Heaven and Earth Crystal Core, absorbing the Sun and Moon Spiritual Splendor, transforming from an ordinary item into a Supreme Spirit Sword!

The broken part was finally fully restored. Though it lost the domineering mystery of its former black miracle material, it gained a clear transcendent quality, a significant leap for Little Yi, who had been lifeless for a long time!

Seeing Little Yi reborn, Wu Hen felt an even greater thrill inside.

So the Heaven and Earth Spirit Essence could also nourish Little Yi! And for Little Yi’s sword spirit form to be perfect, it needed to devour these to undergo qualitative changes. Watching Little Yi regrow its cute lower half, with a little glazed dragon tail and bottom, Wu Hen’s heart felt a slight lessening of the guilt.

Little Yi had sacrificed so much to save him.

When they first escaped from the Dragon’s belly, Little Yi was truly emaciated. Seeing it becoming robust bit by bit, especially since he had personally fed it, the sense of accomplishment would gradually overlay his guilt, bringing pure joy.

"It has become a Black Glaze Sword Spirit Dragon, seems to have absorbed the Thunder Transition Factor too," Chongli Mountain said, continuously nodding in approval.

Chongli Mountain had seen Wu Hen emerge from that black glacier, then accompanied by such a pitiful broken sword. He had wondered before what kind of pair this could be, now he understood somewhat.

It was a bond of life and death, inseparable.

"I never expected such a big opportunity while taming Bai Ze," Wu Hen said.

"But your sword only repaired its shell. Its core still lacks. However, since Modenao can devour Sun and Moon Gold, you should pay more attention to it in the future. The Scroll Realm has scarce items like these, but the outside world has plenty. For example, in your wife’s Sword Immortal Lineage nest, there must be better things than these glazed crystals. By then, with a baby in your arms, as a son-in-law, asking for some good materials to feed your Sword Spirit Dragon wouldn’t be too much," Chongli Mountain said.

Wu Hen’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.

That was indeed a good idea, tricking his way into the Sword Immortal Lineage to get food and drink...

Besides, with such an excellent boy like him, the Sword Immortal Lineage couldn’t be too stingy with the bride price for the groom.