Chapter 2248: Black Gold Canyon

Chapter 2248: Chapter 2248: Black Gold Canyon

"Later, several elite cultivation experts entered to hunt those high-rank demon beasts, but something went wrong, and they ended up with heavy casualties."

"Afterwards, Black Cloud City surrounded Black Gold Canyon, and it’s usually not open to the public."

"Every ten years or so, it opens once, allowing cultivators to enter and hunt demon beasts."

The woman looked towards Zhou Yu after finishing.

"And the next opening is three days from now."

Zhou Yu’s brows furrowed.

"So, you’re suggesting that I enter Black Gold Canyon to hunt demon beasts?"

He was already feeling somewhat unhappy within.

In Black Gold Canyon, even elite cultivation experts suffered heavy losses, wouldn’t he be going in vain?

The woman noticed Zhou Yu’s displeasure and quickly explained:

"You’ve misunderstood, senior."

"How dare I be so bold as to send you to your death."

"It’s just that, ten years ago, during the last opening, a high-rank demon beast escaped from the core area of Black Gold Canyon, causing chaos, and eventually killed thousands of low-rank cultivators."

"Among them was a young master from the royal family of Black Cloud City. Enraged, a senior member of the royal family sent a peak of Integration Realm expert to severely injure that demon beast."

"However, in the end, they couldn’t kill it, and it managed to escape."

"Even though the demon beast escaped, it was severely wounded, and its cultivation reportedly dropped to the Nascent Soul Realm level."

"Now, after ten years of recovery, it’s estimated to have at most reached the Divinity Transformation Realm."

"I’ve heard many people have gone in to try their luck, but none has found it."

"And by chance, I discovered its hiding place."

"Thus, I’ve specifically informed you, senior."

"Of course, going or not is entirely up to you."

"I’m merely conveying the truth of the matter."

Upon hearing this, a flash of intrigue passed through Zhou Yu’s eyes.

If the woman’s words were true, this indeed seemed like a good opportunity.

There’s no harm in taking a chance.

Even if the demon beast fully recovered, Zhou Yu was confident he could escape.

However, the woman’s words were quite vague, and he wasn’t about to believe her so easily.

Zhou Yu said calmly:

"As you’ve said, so many in Black Cloud City have searched but found nothing, how did you find it?"

The woman seemed to have anticipated Zhou Yu’s question, so she immediately untied a Spirit Beast Bag from her waist.

She then opened the Spirit Beast Bag.

The next moment, a fist-sized centipede-like demon beast appeared in her palm.

However, unlike a centipede, this demon beast had four wings.

Zhou Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"Four-winged Black Centipede?"

The woman showed a look of surprise.

"You actually know about the Four-winged Black Centipede, senior?"

Zhou Yu nodded slightly.

"I’ve heard a little about it. The Four-winged Black Centipede ranks around one hundred on the Strange Insect List as a spiritual insect."

Upon hearing this, the woman was even more surprised.

Zhou Yu actually knew about the Strange Insect List, when even her family’s elders at the Integration Realm were completely oblivious.

"Senior, you are correct."

"The Four-winged Black Centipede indeed ranks one hundred and three on the Seven Insects List as a spiritual insect."

"The Four-winged Black Centipede is naturally gifted with formidable concealment abilities and has a strong sensitivity to Demonic Qi."

"Back then, thanks to the Four-winged Black Centipede, I boldly ventured into Black Gold Canyon searching for that high-rank demon beast, and indeed found it."

"That demon beast was hiding in a peculiar underground cavern, already in sleep, healing its wounds."

"Regrettably, the beast was quite clever; it erected a powerful Demon Energy Barrier at the cave’s entrance. As I approached, I almost had Demonic Qi invade my body."

"Helplessly, I had to retreat."

"That’s how the events unfolded."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu’s expression showed no fluctuation.

The woman’s story was entirely logical with no suspicious elements.

Most people would have believed her by now.

But Zhou Yu refrained from hastily concluding and continued asking:

"You mentioned a Demon Energy Barrier was set outside the cavern by the demon beast. You couldn’t enter, so how do you know it’s injured and asleep?"

"This is due to the Four-winged Black Centipede."

"The insect has been cultivated by me for hundreds of years, and through meticulous care, it awakened a Divine Skill enabling it to penetrate array barriers."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu nodded.

He then asked:

"Do you know the appearance and race of that demon beast?"

The woman hesitated for a moment and said:

"Through the Four-winged Black Centipede, I entered the demon beast’s sleeping place and did see its appearance, but due to the overwhelming Demonic Qi inside, the Four-winged Black Centipede couldn’t withstand it and retreated without clearly seeing."

"I can only say that the beast should belong to the Giant Ape Race."

"Giant Ape?"

A flash of intrigue appeared in Zhou Yu’s eyes.

"Right, senior, have a look at this Jade Talisman."

"I obtained this back then from the Primordial Spirit of the Four-winged Black Centipede."

As she spoke, the woman took out a piece of Jade Talisman and handed it to Zhou Yu.

With a sweep of his Divine Sense, Zhou Yu’s pupils suddenly contracted.

"This aura..."

"Could it be the Ancient Long-armed Ape!!"

Bear in mind, the Ancient Through-back Ape has the bloodline of a Divine Beast. If this demon beast bore the bloodline of a Divine Beast, it would be priceless."

Zhou Yu’s interest was piqued.

He looked at the woman and said:

"How may I address you?"

The woman quickly replied respectfully:

"You can call me Miss Yu Ruo, senior."

Zhou Yu nodded.

"I’ve heard everything Miss Yu Ruo said."

"If Miss Yu Ruo’s words prove true, this matter is indeed worth pursuing."

"However, I have a condition."

"Please mention it, senior!"

Zhou Yu said calmly:

"You must accompany me on this trip, just to lead the way. If trouble arises, I will handle it."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ruo showed a hesitant expression.

She naturally had numerous concerns about accompanying Zhou Yu.

Yet Zhou Yu wasn’t urging her.

After a long while, Yu Ruo made up her mind.

"Since senior is not a murderous person, I agree."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu nodded slightly.

Then, Zhou Yu waved his hand.

Instantly, ten Jade Boxes, five Jade Bottles, and a Magic Treasure appeared before him.

"Are these enough to exchange for this cloak?"

Seeing the items Zhou Yu produced, the woman immediately brightened up and began to examine them.

Upon seeing the contents of the ten Jade Boxes, her eyes gleamed with excitement."

The ten Jade Boxes were filled with Spirit Grass."

Moreover, each was over five thousand years old, although not reaching ten thousand years."

Nonetheless, the value was quite significant."

She then opened the Jade Bottles once more."

Inside the Jade Bottles were all Spiritual Medicine."

Furthermore, they were precisely suitable for the Core Formation Stage and Nascent Soul Stage."

These Spiritual Medicines were enough for her to cultivate up to the Nascent Soul Realm Middle Stage, even Late Stage."

As for the Magic Treasure, it was a Primordial Ancient Treasure."

Zhou Yu couldn’t remember whom he had taken it from, but it was no longer useful to him, so he directly gave it to the woman...