Chapter 061: The Mysterious Skeleton

  "Spirit Nurturing Lotus Seed!"

  Suddenly, a voice filled with boundless greed rang out, though it wasn't Yang Tian who spoke.

  Hearing this exclamation, Yang Tian was momentarily stunned. He then stared at the lotus in his hand, his face lighting up with ecstasy, and quickly stored the purple lotus in his spatial ring.

  Swiftly, he turned around. Not far ahead stood a man in yellow robes, his expression dark but his eyes gleaming with unabated greed.

  "Brother Yang, he's from the Yellow Dragon Valley," Yun'er whispered, her sharp eyes catching the three characters embroidered on the yellow robe.

  "Well, well, this young lady has a keen eye. I am indeed a core disciple of the Yellow Dragon Valley. May I ask for your name?" The yellow-robed youth's gaze shifted to Yun'er, her ethereal beauty striking a familiar chord in him. However, he didn't dwell on it, his eyes instead filling with a fiery intensity as he smiled faintly.

  "Idiot..." Yun'er muttered under her breath, casting a sidelong glance at the yellow-robed man. She had encountered countless men who admired her, but now she felt an urgent impatience, and the word slipped out almost unconsciously.

  Though her voice was soft, it reached the yellow-robed youth's ears. His face darkened, and a lecherous gleam flashed in his eyes as he glanced at Yun'er. He let out a cold laugh before turning his attention back to Yang Tian.

  "Boy, hand over the Spirit Nurturing Lotus Seed and leave the girl behind. Then you can scram. Otherwise..." The yellow-robed youth spoke with an air of arrogance, his nose practically pointing to the sky.

  "Idiot..." Yang Tian rolled his eyes, his lips curling into a sneer. "Since you're a disciple of the Yellow Dragon Valley, I'll take some interest from you today."

  "Interest?" The yellow-robed youth was momentarily confused, his gaze sharpening as he scrutinized the two before him. His face turned icy as he tried to gauge their strength, but before he could devise a plan to seize the Spirit Nurturing Lotus Seed, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

  "Bang!" Without hesitation, Yang Tian threw a punch, his formidable energy surging like a wild stallion, crashing into the youth's chest.

  "Thud, thud..." The yellow-robed youth was horrified, but Yang Tian's speed was too fast. The protective robe he wore had barely activated when Yang Tian's fist struck.

  "Pfft..." Under the immense force, the youth was sent flying, his internal organs shattered. He landed dozens of feet away, his face flushed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

  "Who are you?" The yellow-robed youth's face was filled with terror. The black-robed man before him was far too powerful; he had no chance to resist, and even his internal energy had been completely dispersed.

  "You want to kill me?" The yellow-robed youth suddenly laughed maniacally as Yang Tian approached. "My father is an elder of the Yellow Dragon Valley. If you kill me, he won't let you go!"

  "I'll be waiting for your father." Yang Tian smirked coldly. Several light blades danced on his palm, and with a swift motion, they sliced across the youth's neck.

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  "Slash, slash." Blood sprayed everywhere as the yellow-robed youth's crazed laughter froze on his face. He died in disbelief, unable to comprehend that Yang Tian would dare to kill him.

  "So it really is the Spirit Nurturing Lotus Seed. I never expected to find such a treasure here." Yang Tian couldn't suppress his joy, a wide grin spreading across his face.

  The Spirit Nurturing Lotus Seed was a rare treasure for the soul, only slightly inferior to Soul Crystals. Not only could it enhance soul power, but it also had a miraculous effect on breaking through soul-related bottlenecks.

  Cultivating soul power was notoriously slow, a fact known to everyone on the continent. Soul-related treasures were exceptionally rare, and even low-grade soul herbs could fetch astronomical prices at auctions.

  Especially when breaking through to the Martial Artist realm from the Blood Refinement stage, the newly condensed soul was extremely fragile. The Spirit Nurturing Lotus Seed could nourish the soul, allowing one to bypass this vulnerable period.

  "Eleven seeds, and Xiao Bai ate one. This Spirit Nurturing Lotus must have grown for countless years to produce twelve seeds." Yang Tian licked his dry lips, unable to contain his excitement.

  His gaze then shifted to Yun'er, who was busy collecting herbs nearby.

  "Brother Yang, I don't need these herbs. You can have them." With a blink, Yun'er smiled and handed a spatial ring to Yang Tian.

  Yang Tian shook his head and divided the herbs in the ring, handing half back to her. "Keep these. They're rare even in the outside world. Take this seed when you break through to the Martial Artist realm. It will greatly aid your soul power."

  After some hesitation, Yun'er finally accepted the seed. She stared at the purple seed in her palm, her eyebrows curving into crescents. She had heard of this famous treasure before.

  Noticing that Xiao Bai was still asleep, Yang Tian glanced around and said, "Let's leave this place. Many people are searching here now, and the inheritance is our top priority."

  For nearly a day, Yang Tian and Yun'er wandered through the vast herb garden, encountering many rare and even extinct herbs along the way. However, the outer arrays were incredibly powerful, and many who tried to break through them failed.

  The garden had countless paths, and Yang Tian soon found himself disoriented. They encountered many people along the way, and by evening, the garden was bustling with activity.

  After running for two hours, Yang Tian finally exited the herb garden and arrived at a cluster of buildings. Many of the structures had collapsed, and traces of ancient battles were still visible.

  The two black-robed figures drew the attention of many, but sensing the powerful aura emanating from Yang Tian, few dared to approach. Over the past few days, Yun'er's beauty had attracted many unwanted advances, and those who tried to harass them often left missing limbs.

  Out of necessity, Yun'er had also donned a black robe, which helped avoid further trouble.

  "Brother Yang, look at that skeleton." As they walked, Yun'er's eyes lit up as she pointed to a skeleton ahead. "The aura it emits is exactly like what I encountered a few days ago. Could there be a connection?"

  "It must be the remains of a powerful expert." Yang Tian followed her gaze. The bones had a jade-like quality, and faint energy waves emanated from them. For the skeleton to still radiate energy after so long, the person must have been incredibly strong in life.

  As Yang Tian observed the skeleton, Yun'er suddenly began walking toward it without thinking.

  "Yun'er, what's wrong?" Yang Tian asked urgently, concerned. Throughout the day, Yun'er had never strayed more than a few steps from him.

  "Brother Yang, the skeleton... it's calling me," Yun'er murmured, shaking her head slightly before patting her chest and blinking her eyes.

  "Calling you?" Yang Tian frowned, glancing at the skeleton but finding nothing unusual. He nodded. "Let's go take a look, but stop immediately if anything feels wrong."

  "Okay, I'll be careful." Yun'er nodded, and the two of them approached the skeleton.

  Just as they drew near, the sound of rushing wind reached their ears. Several figures were sprinting toward them, and faint exclamations could be heard.

  "Look, it's a skeleton! How is that possible? It hasn't decayed after all these years!"

  "Fool, that's a Jade Gold Skeleton. The person must have been a formidable expert in life."

  "A Jade Gold Skeleton! It can be forged into a treasure!" one of them exclaimed. Jade Gold Bones were incredibly durable, and this skeleton could indeed be crafted into a powerful artifact.

  Hearing their conversation, Yang Tian rolled his eyes. While Jade Gold Bones could be forged into treasures, the will of such a powerful expert would still linger after death. They wouldn't willingly allow themselves to be turned into tools. Even master craftsmen would think twice before attempting such a feat.