Humanity's Great Sage

Chapter 817, I’m Just a Medical Cultivator

Translator: Jon

Translation Checker: Silavin

“This thing…” Pang Huanyin picked up the Spirit Artifact that looked like a handkerchief. After examining it, she nodded. “It’s suitable.”

Although the handkerchief was crafted in a slightly different way from that in the Peerless Continent, and it was quite delicate, it was just a Flight-Type Artifact. It was practically useless during a fight. Even though it wasn’t of fine quality, women would love it.

“What a surprise!” Pang Huanyin looked mockingly at him. She had apparently misunderstood something.

Lu Ye didn’t bother to explain anything to her.

“I’ll take it, then. I’ll give you something back in return.” Pang Huanyin kept the handkerchief and sported a solemn expression. “Although Liu Zhenguan looks like a straightforward person, he’s actually quite calculating. He hasn’t spoken a word about our break-in, but I’m worried he’ll flare up sooner or later.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll ensure your safety.”

Upon hearing that, Pang Huanyin sported an awkward expression. No one had ever said such a thing to her before. That was because in Mount Sumeru and even in the entire Peerless Continent, she was probably the strongest cultivator. She was always the one who protected others, and no one had yet the right to say he would ensure her safety.

“What I’m saying is that whatever you want to do, do it quickly. You might not have the chance later.”

Lu Ye dipped his head. He had passed the item to Ying Wuji in advance, so he didn’t need to do anything. He believed that Ying Wuji could successfully carry out the task.

Pang Huanyin soon left the place.

In the evening, a cultivator from Mount Sumeru arrived and told the three of them to attend a banquet arranged by Liu Zhenguan.

Certainly, Pang Huanyin wouldn’t object to it as she brought Lu Ye and Elder Xiao with her. They followed the cultivator to another Spirit Peak.

A while later, in a hall on the peak, Liu Zhenguan rose to his feet to welcome them, and he was followed by many powerful cultivators. Both parties greeted each other amiably.

Considering Lu Ye’s incredible perception, he could detect many hidden auras around the hall. He knew Pang Huanyin was right to say that they wouldn’t let them off for barging into Mount Sumeru. There was no doubt they would flare up sooner or later. This hall could even be described as a lion’s den.

All of them then entered the hall and became seated. Irrespective of Liu Zhenguan’s true nature, he indeed looked like a generous person, and anyone would easily take a liking to him.

He shouted as all of them picked up their cups and drank their wine. The atmosphere was fervent. A moment later, Pang Huanyin said with a smile, “I came over in a hurry and didn’t know you were getting married, so I couldn’t prepare anything in advance. I hope you won’t mind that this is all I can give you.”

Following that, she jerked her head to the side, after which Elder Xiao got to his feet and presented a delicate box.

Liu Zhenguan guffawed. “Thanks for the gift, Palace Master Pang. It’s such a coincidence that you’ve come to visit when I’m about to get married. It’s truly double happiness. Hahaha!”

Naturally, the cultivators from Mount Sumeru would laugh alongside him, and the atmosphere seemed cordial.

“What’s inside the box?” Liu Zhenguan asked.

Pang Huanyin replied, “Since you’re the Mount Master, you definitely don’t lack anything. As such, this gift is for your future wife, not for you. As for what it is… It’s what a woman would use. Your future wife will know what it is when she sees it. I’m sure she’ll love this gift.”

Liu Zhenguan was slightly surprised, and then he raised his hand. “In that case, send it to her.”

“Yes.” A female cultivator who looked like a maidservant approached Elder Xiao and took the box from him with both hands. Then, she left the hall and flew into the distance.

Dozens of kilometres away, there was another palace on a serene peak. The sky was dark, and two women were in a room in the deepest part of the palace.

One of them was tall and beautiful, and the other was curvy and demure. As the candlelight flickered, the demure woman sat by the table and fiddled with the candlewick, looking bored.

The tall woman sat across from her and glanced helplessly at her. “Liu Zhenguan is going to marry you in three days. Aren’t you anxious?”

It had only been a short time since they got to know each other, so they couldn’t be considered close. That said, both of them were from Jiu Zhou, and the Heavens had sent them to this place. Since the others were missing, the two of them were supposed to support one another.

Therefore, regardless of which side the woman before her eyes was from, she didn’t want to see her companion marrying a man from the Peerless Continent.

“Would being anxious help?” The demure woman smiled gently. “Are you going to fight your way out of here while taking me with you?”

The woman across from her shook her head. “That’s not feasible. Although I have the confidence to get rid of them on my own, I can’t achieve that if I take you with me.”

“So, it’s pointless to be anxious. Let’s just see how things go.”

“If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have come to Mount Sumeru.” The tall woman sighed.

They came across each other not long after they arrived in the Peerless Continent. The demure woman was a Medical Cultivator. Therefore, even though she was slightly weaker, the tall woman still protected her well. After all, she might need the Medical Cultivator’s help in the future.

They went on to gather a lot of information about this world and eventually set their eyes on the three Hidden Realms. That was because they felt that the other people from Jiu Zhou would have the same idea. If they wanted to reunite with them, they had to make use of the Hidden Realms.

It was a coincidence. Just as they were wondering how they could find one of the Hidden Realms, they bumped into some cultivators, who were about to be killed by the Corpse Race members. The tall woman saved them, after which the demure woman helped dispel the Source Corpse Poison from their bodies.

The cultivators were awestruck by the demure woman’s abilities. That was because Source Corpse Poison had been incurable for the past 1,000 years. Therefore, it never crossed their minds that someone could pull off such a feat.

They instantly realised how valuable the demure woman was, so they invited the two of them to Mount Sumeru. The ladies already had such a plan in mind, so they agreed to it. It was easy for them to enter Mount Sumeru, but it was difficult for them to leave.

Liu Zhenguan seemed determined to make the demure woman stay through the marriage, ensuring that she would work for them. It would be best if the way of dispelling Source Corpse Poison would be passed down to everybody. When that happened, they would no longer have to worry about getting struck by Source Corpse Poison.

That was the reason Liu Zhenguan insisted on marrying the woman. There was no doubt she was gorgeous, but there had never been a lack of beautiful women in Mount Sumeru.

“I have a feeling that you’re up to no good. Tell me what your plan is.” The tall woman studied her.

Women were usually sensitive. Through their recent contact, she had a feeling that this seemingly harmless Medical Cultivator who only knew how to treat injuries wasn’t as innocent as she appeared.

“I’m just a Medical Cultivator. How can I be up to anything?” The demure woman smiled softly. Suddenly, a moth flew towards the candlelight and turned into ashes.

The demure woman arched her brow and looked at the person across from her. “Why don’t you marry him in my stead?”

The tall woman snorted. “In your dreams! There’s something I need to make clear to you. If you have any plan in mind, discuss it with me sooner. Otherwise, I might not be able to cooperate with you if anything happens by then.”

“I don’t have a plan…”

“Someone is coming!”

The two of them instantly fell silent. A moment later, someone was heard knocking on the door from outside. The demure woman got to her feet and opened the door. There was a female cultivator outside who was holding a delicate box with both hands.

She looked at the box and asked, “What is this?”

“We have several important guests today. They’ve sent this to you as a wedding gift.”

“Important guests?” The demure woman was surprised. Considering the current situation in the Peerless Continent, all the Hidden Realms wouldn’t easily open the doors. Why were there visitors all of a sudden?

Since those from Mount Sumeru called them important guests, they must be key figures from the other two Hidden Realms.

“Who are they?” asked the demure woman.

The female cultivator was hesitant, not sure if she should tell her the truth.

“If you’re not going to tell us, take the gift back with you!” The tall woman scoffed with an icy expression.

The female cultivator sighed and replied, “It’s Pang Huanyin, the Palace Master of Purple Star Palace.”

Just as they had expected, it was one of the other two Hidden Realms. Moreover, the guest was the Palace Master of Purple Star Palace. The demure woman took the gift and stopped asking any questions, after which the female cultivator left the place.

A moment later, the tall woman said, “Why don’t I look for that Palace Master and ask her to save you?”

“This is Mount Sumeru. Even the people from Purple Star Palace have to follow the rules here. She won’t offend the people from Mount Sumeru for me.”

“Anyone else might not be important enough for the people from Purple Star Palace to make a move, but you’re different. If they find out you’re able to dispel Source Corpse Poison, they might be tempted.”

The demure woman shook her head. “So what if they’re tempted? The Palace Master probably won’t take such a huge risk.”

The tall woman gave it some thought and felt that her companion was right. Regardless of how powerful the Palace Master was, she was in someone else’s territory. If she was sensible enough, she wouldn’t choose to save the two of them. Furthermore, both parties had never met each other before, so they couldn’t even be considered acquaintances.

“Don’t you want to see what’s inside?” The tall woman glanced at the delicate box on the table.

“Just take a look if you want to. I don’t think it’s valuable anyway.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the tall woman opened the box and took out the item.

“What?” She appeared surprised while looking at the item. “This is…”

Noticing her surprise, the demure woman lifted her head. She initially thought the tall woman was shocked by how precious the gift was, but it seemed that the gift was merely a Spirit Artifact that looked like a handkerchief.

The demure woman was startled, for the item looked familiar. “Let me have a look.” She extended her hand.

The tall woman handed the handkerchief to her. After the demure woman took it, she examined it and appeared puzzled. “Isn’t it… Flying Cloud Handkerchief?”

Cultivators from Jiu Zhou used many kinds of Flight-Type Artifacts, but the most common kind was the Spirit Artifact which looked like a boat. That was because it was easy to use.

Female cultivators usually loved beautiful things, so they could choose other types. For example, they could choose Flying Basket, which looked like a flower basket, or Flying Cloud Handkerchief, which looked like a handkerchief.

When the demure woman had to select her Flight-Type Artifact back in the day, she was hesitating between Flying Basket and Flying Cloud Handkerchief. In the end, she chose the former.

That said, she wasn’t unfamiliar with Flying Cloud Handkerchief. As such, she instantly recognised that the handkerchief was an item from the Vault of Providence in Jiu Zhou.