Chapter 408: Stories of the Past (1/2)

Chapter 408: Stories of the Past

Translator: EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ridge Lodgings was only a normal looking house. From the outside, no one would have guessed that it was a building under May's Night Ridge, the Sacred Place of Alchemy. A normal looking brick wall ran along the building's perimeter, reaching seven meters tall, so that outsiders could not see within. Poisonous vines grew along the walls to discourage intruders.

This seemingly normal place was of course not easily recognized by the common people. However, an alchemist would definitely keep a wide berth. The surroundings of the building was littered with all kinds of traps. These traps were devised from plants, and they could be toxic, hallucination inducing, numbing, or harmful in many other ways. They were so many that Ye Chong felt overwhelmed just looking at them. The way the traps were designed were also impressive.

As expected of the territory of May's Night Ridge! Ye Chong grew thoughtful. Perhaps only May's Night Ridge could afford such methods. Up until now, Lunatic Guan was the most powerful alchemist Ye Chong had ever met. May's Night Ridge, Lunatic Guan's hometown, was even more interesting due to the fact that his teacher came from this place. Many times he had wondered if May's Night Ridge was the zenith of alchemy.

”You have the smoke pearl, so most of these traps are useless against you. However, it's better to err on the side of caution. There are some traps here that would be troublesome even for members of the Ridge,” Guan Qingheng warned with concern. As a resident of May's Night Ridge, he recognized the smoke pearl on Ye Chong's hand immediately.

Guan Qingheng understood that the Guan Family's future would very likely depend on this young man.

They slowly made their way across, avoiding the traps. Ye Chong and Guan Qingheng reached the house about 10 minutes later. Inside the house was an entirely different scenery. Unlike the dangerous terrain outside, the courtyard inside was like a large garden. Flowers bloomed freely, and the air was thick with the scent of flowers.

In between the flowers, many gardeners were tending to the plants with care. These people ignored Ye Chong and Guan Qingheng completely, not even lifting their heads in acknowledgement.

The green environment did not exactly lifted Ye Chong's spirits. On the contrary, he was secretly cautious. He could recognize most of the plants here, and they were largely famous for their harmful qualities or rarity.

Guan Qingheng led Ye Chong to a room, which was fitted with all the essential sundries and items for a comfortable stay. The materials used were well selected, and the craftsmanship was outstanding. However, the room did not feel extravagant at all.

”This is the guest room. Please stay here for now. Once the Ridge Council approves your entrance, we will return home. I believe that the Tribe Leader must be anxious to see you,” Guan Qingheng said with a smile.

”Tribe Leader?” Ye Chong raised his brows in confusion. ”Why would he want to see me?”

Guan Qingheng was taken aback by the question, but smiled as he said, ”You must be unaware of what's happening right now. The Eldest Young Miss is always like that, hehe, she must have kept you in the dark.”

”Eldest Young Miss?” Ye Chong asked.

”Yes. Do you know your teacher's name?” Guan Qingheng asked.

Ye Chong shook his head and answered firmly, ”I don't.” Ye Chong had only ever knew her as Lunatic Guan, and nothing else.

”As I suspected!” Guan Qingheng laughed wryly and mumbled to himself, ”The Eldest Young Miss is still as the same as before.” He noticed Ye Chong's confusion, however, and described the Eldest Young Miss to him.

Based on Guan Qingheng's description of Lunatic Guan's looks, they appeared to the same person. However, they had very different personalities. According to Guan Qingheng, Lunatic Guan was a extremely hardworking woman. However, Ye Chong remembered her as a lazy drunkard, a bad influence overall.

Nonetheless, since she appeared roughly as Guan Qingheng described, Ye Chong was ready to believe that Lunatic Guan was the Eldest Young Miss that Guan Qingheng was talking about.

As Guan Qingheng explained patiently, Ye Chong began to understand his teacher more.