dognovel Chapter 601: The Secret of Giant Wood City
Chapter 601: The Secret of Giant Wood City
In no time, Lin Ying had prepared everything Chen Futu needed.
Chen Futu stuffed the item into the system space right in front of her.
After receiving the communication stones, Bai Yujing distributed them all, which made the administration of the dynasty much easier, reminiscent of the communication tools of the original world.
"By the way, Young Master Qin, did you come here for that treasure?"
Lin Ying asked mysteriously.
Chen Futu nodded. "I heard it's a clue related to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. Could Miss Lin please tell me more about the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?"
"Speaking of which, the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion also originated from Lizhou."
Lin Ying's attitude is intriguing.
Chen Futu feigned ignorance, asking, "Did the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion leave the continent before or after the great battle that destroyed the Sand Sea?"
"Who can say for sure? I've read some ancient legends. The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion has a profound foundation and an unknown origin. It can predict the secrets of heaven and know people's fortunes and misfortunes. Perhaps it foresaw a great calamity in Lizhou in the future, so it prepared in advance. Unfortunately, this clan is too mysterious and is unknown to outsiders. People only know that the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion has a method of exploring earth vein treasures that is no weaker than that of the White Night Clan. Therefore, many people want to obtain clues about this clan and compete for a chance."
Lin Ying explained it very clearly, and this is how the world understands the Tianji Pavilion.
"If Young Master Qin isn't in a hurry, you can stay in Giantwood City for a few more days. Perhaps the clues will come to light on their own."
“Alright, I was just about to explore Giantwood City.”
"I have some free time these days, so I can accompany you on a tour."
Lin Ying was very enthusiastic, so Chen Futu felt it would be impolite to refuse.
Giant Tree City is actually a city built on a giant tree, which reaches to the heavens and the earth. It is a dead and rotten Jianmu tree.
Logically speaking, Jianmu is an extremely precious treasure of heaven and earth, but because it is withered and decayed and its interior is rotten, it has lost its treasure power. Therefore, the whole thing has been preserved, and it is quite strange to build a city on it.
"It is said that the person who built the Giant Wood City was a very powerful Emperor-level expert. He found this Jianmu tree from somewhere and placed it in this region, hoping that it could be revived."
Lin Ying led Chen Futu toward the ancient tree in the city center. Its towering branches inspired awe at first glance, and one wondered which powerful emperor possessed such supernatural abilities.
Lin Ying changed the subject, "I heard that the White Night Clan has emerged from the underground abyss. It was His Majesty the Holy Emperor who gave them the chance to see the light of day again. I wonder what His Majesty the Holy Emperor thinks of Giant Wood City?"
"If the legend is true, and a powerful emperor planted a withered Jianmu tree here, it is most likely because there are ley lines beneath this area."
"As expected of His Majesty the Holy Emperor, many people have also guessed this way. It's a pity that some major forces have explored the underground of Giantwood City but have not found any trace of the earth veins."
Lin Ying's words were loaded with meaning, and a glimmer of hope flickered in her beautiful eyes.
Chen Futu instantly understood why she had accompanied him on this tour; it turned out she had designs on the ley lines, or rather, the clan behind her had designs on the ley lines.
The significance of ley lines to the entire martial arts world is like the significance of blood vessels to humankind.
The earth's veins have existed since the birth of the world, containing countless opportunities, but these opportunities are also accompanied by dangers.
The ancestor of the White Night Clan was corrupted by his deep research into the earth's veins, which eventually turned the entire clan into something neither human nor ghost.
Last time at the Sand Sea Ruins, Chen Futu obtained the clan's inheritance of the earth veins, but unless necessary, Chen Futu would not go looking for the earth veins. These things are too strange. Even if he went to look for them in his avatar, if he encountered something ominous, it might affect his true self and cause uncontrollable variables.
Seeing that Chen Futu remained unmoved, a hint of loneliness flashed in Lin Ying's alluring eyes, but she quickly concealed this emotion.
In the following days, Chen Futu followed in Lin Ying's footsteps and climbed the ancient tree that leads to the heavens, witnessing a magical journey.
Huge, withered spiral vines entwine the Jianmu tree, so the buildings are all built close to the trunk on the vines. You can reach the very top of the Jianmu tree by following the spiral vines.
Perhaps due to the inheritance of the White Night Clan, Chen Futu felt a blood connection when he touched the ancient tree, as if he could use the tree to detect the approximate location of the earth's veins.
"Has Young Master Qin discovered something?" Lin Ying asked softly when she saw Chen Futu staring at the Jianmu tree without saying a word.
Chen Futu shook his head, refusing to speak.
An hour later, the two arrived at the upper level of Jianmu. This place was inhabited by families and powerful families, or by magnificent shops. Countless martial artists came and went, and business was booming.
Chen Futu was somewhat envious. He wished that the Central Plains could also obtain a Jianmu tree, as it was considered a wonder.
There's a saying: when poor, develop the economy; when rich, create spectacular sights.
The decline of dynasties is often related to the depletion of national strength caused by building wonders, such as large-scale construction projects, building magnificent pavilions, and constructing the Great Wall. These are all considered wonders of a dynasty.
The Great Xia stands in the martial arts plane, backed by a system, unlike ordinary dynasties. Even if it were to build a wonder, it should be a colossal structure that reaches the heavens.
"I wonder if the Jianmu tree has seeds," Chen Futu muttered to himself. Lin Ying chuckled beside him, "What nonsense are you talking about, Young Master Qin? How could this thing have seeds?"
"maybe."
The two climbed to the top of the Jianmu tree. Chen Futu keenly sensed that the Jianmu tree was not completely dead, and a section of its branches was full of the breath of life.
"The city lord's mansion is just above that; let's not disturb it."
Lin Ying blocked the way.
Following her gaze, one could see the magnificent pavilion at the very top. The City Lord's Mansion had specially built a platform here, which was quite spectacular. Moreover, the life force she sensed was emanating from the area where the City Lord's Mansion was located. So Chen Futu asked, "Can we visit the City Lord's Mansion?"
"Of course, as long as Young Master Qin is willing to reveal his identity, I think the city lord of Giantwood City would be very happy to welcome you."
Lin Ying covered her lips and laughed.
Chen Futu snorted. He didn't want to expose his identity and cause trouble for himself. He would find an opportunity to make a move secretly when the strongmen of the City Lord's Mansion went out. If he could get that branch, he would plant it in the Central Plains.
After visiting Jianmu, the two found a restaurant specializing in delicacies on the middle floor.
According to Lin Ying, these places are the best places to gather information for free.
Sure enough, some people in the martial arts world whispered among themselves, "Have you heard? There's something strange happening at Feixia Mountain."
"Wasn't Feixia Mountain destroyed by the Great Xia Holy Emperor? It is said that the remnants of the imperial way still remain, making it extremely dangerous."
"There is a great secret in the mountains. Someone discovered that ancient array patterns were left in the area that was destroyed. Many people rushed over to investigate, but unfortunately no clues have been found so far."
"Could it be the legendary Heavenly Secrets Pavilion?"
"Who says otherwise? If we can find the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, we'll be rich."
The customers in the shop discussed the horrors of the Battle of Feixia Mountain, but what exactly was inside the mountain range remained unknown.