Chapter 186 - The Divine Refining Clock (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

At Feng Luan Palace, Feng Tian continent.

Wu Hong, clad in blue, was pacing back and forth in the main hall of the palace. Boxes of seeds could be seen piled high on the floor and he turned every so often to question the immortal official at his side.

“Is this the new batch of immortal herb seeds that you found?”

“Yes, your highness. There are a total of 375000 varieties of herbs, ten seeds to each variety. These all first grade seeds, specially cultivated on immortal veins and guaranteed to sprout within two days of planting.”

“All right.” Wu Hong nodded his head. “Have you inspected them? Are you sure there are no spoiled seeds inside?”

“We’ve done ten rounds of inspection.”

“Inspect again before we set out!” Frowning, he emphasized, “These are to be sent to the Exalted Goddess, every single one must be perfect, understand?”

“Yes, your highness.”

“And change the boxes. These are ordinary boxes, which can only preserve immortal qi. Use boxes made of black immortal wood instead!”

“Yes.”

“By the way, have you sent those immortal veins over? This time, add another one. It will be disastrous if they sprout but fail to grow.”

“Yes.”

“And bring along immortal air. It will speed up their growth.”

“… Yes.”

“Take great care on the road. Use immortal qi to protect them from damage during the journey.”

“…”

“Forget it, I’ll deliver them instead. I don’t trust you.”

“…”

With a wave of his hand, Wu Hong packed all the seed-filled boxes into a jade case. He carefully picked it up and was about to leave when an immortal official ran in hurriedly.

“Your highness, Tian Zhao continent’s Emperor Bai is here to see you!

“Bai Ti?” said Wu Hong in surprise. “Why has he come?” Why did Bai Ti choose to see him just when he was about to deliver the seeds?

Wu Hong frowned in annoyance. He had no choice but to hand the jade case to the official beside him, instructing him once again to deliver it to the Invincible Sect that very day. Then he motioned his staff to bring in the person outside.

“Emperor Wu Hong.” A white-bearded man clad in green robes embroidered with gold trimmings walked in. His voice when he spoke was as loud as a bell, “It’s been a long time since we met. How have you been?”

“Emperor Bai Ti.” Wu Hong smiled politely. “What brings you here to my Feng Luan Palace?” Although both belonged to the demon tribe, Feng Tian residents were mostly flying creatures who had rose to become immortals, whereas the majority in Tian Zhao were land-based creatures. The two continents could not be said to be on good terms but neither were they on bad terms. This was the first time that Emperor Bai Ti had come to see him.

“We both belong to the demon tribe. We should get together more often.” Bai Ti smiled.

“Did you come just to say this?” Without changing his expression, Wu Hong went straight to the point and asked, “Has Emperor Bai Ti really come to talk about old times or is there some other matter?”

“Emperor Wu Hong is indeed sharp.” Bai Ti’s smile stiffened. “Indeed, I’ve come here to request a favor from you. It’s regarding my wilful daughter.”

“Has your little princess gone missing again?” asked Wu Hong a little mockingly. Everyone in Heavens beyond Heaven knew about Bai Ti’s daugher.

Bai Ti seemed used to such mockery and gave a deep sigh. “You know that I have only this child. I’ve spoiled her from young, that’s why she has grown so stubborn. Of all people, she has to fall in love with… Hai, she left the house in a huff after I told her off.”

“Then why are you here instead of looking for her?” Wu Hong asked, “How would I know where your daughter is?”

“Yesterday, I spotted her in another continent and was going to bring her back. But …” Bai Ti seemed to think of something and frowned. “I had an encounter with two powerful sword immortals and almost fell into their trap. If not for Emperor Ji Zhe and the divine artifact Divine Refining Clock, I would not have been able to capture them.” Sighing once again, he continued, “But she managed to slip away while I was fighting with them. I spent one day searching but still could not find her. I guessed she must have believed in their lies and gone into hiding. I heard that Emperor Wu Hong is acquainted with some immortal emperors. Could you ask these immortals from the lower realm to help look for her?”

Wu Hong nodded his head. This was just a small task.