After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 2411 The Golden Lotus Trap?

Chapter 2411 Golden Lotus = Trap?

Ling Jinbao pondered, "What would happen if we killed Shangguan Biao in the secret realm?"

“There will be serious consequences,” Bao Chihai said solemnly. “I hope your companion will not act rashly.”

What kind of consequences?

Bao Chihai did not answer directly, but said, "After entering the secret realm, and combined with what Liu Yisheng said, Bao Chishan and I believe that Shangguan Biao probably sealed the Earth Mother's soul in the Duzhishan Secret Realm, and most likely, it was sealed in the Wind and Dew Golden Lotus!"

"Have you found the Golden Lotus of Wind and Dew?"

"Yes. Not long after we went up the mountain, we found the Wind and Dew Golden Lotus on a medicinal rock. It was a water lily that shimmered with golden light, and the lotus seedpod was very full. Even if you had never seen it before, you could recognize it at a glance. Bao Chishan discussed with me that perhaps this secret realm was specially used to house the Wind and Dew Golden Lotus, and Shangguan Biao had specially hidden it in the core area closest to him."

"Before entering Yujing City, we heard that the Earth Mother was very irritable, and the fragrance emitted by the dew of this golden lotus could soothe her emotions. However, after entering the secret realm of Duzhi Mountain, we thought that the truth might be even more bizarre. If we could pick the golden lotus, we might be able to unlock the secret of Shangguan Biao's control over the Earth Mother!"

Ling Jinbao gave a thumbs up: "You two brothers are really just bored out of your minds."

Curiosity can kill not only cats, but also two fairy brothers.

“Back then, I was reckless and arrogant, full of youthful vigor, thinking that there was nowhere in the world I couldn’t go and no secret I couldn’t uncover.” Bao Chihai smiled bitterly, “It’s too late to regret it now.”

"And then, what happened?"

"We haven't even touched Jinlian yet, and this is already over!"

Ling Jinbao was greatly surprised: "Huh? It's over?"

“Yes! It’s over!” Bao Chihai said, enunciating each word clearly. “We were just about to pluck the golden lotus, but before we could even touch a petal, we were kicked back to reality from the secret realm. The moment we opened our eyes, we found ourselves surrounded by the Earth Mother and the demon horde!”

"You mean, the Golden Lotus in the Wind and Dew is the key?" Ling Jinbao thought about it with growing dread.

“Yes, as long as an outsider touches it—no, no, they don’t even need to touch it—as long as they touch the hidden barrier around the Golden Lotus, the Duzhishan Secret Realm will kick them out!” Bao Chihai said solemnly. “I have been trapped in the city for many years and have thought about it for many years. The Duzhishan Secret Realm is a story from Shangguan Biao’s youth. Since it is a story from the past, it has a beginning and an end, and it will eventually come to a close.”

He paused for a moment: "Bao Chishan and I have explored many historical sites, and sometimes some secret places are repeated. I think the Duzhishan Secret Place is one of them."

This question was a bit beyond Ling Jinbao's level: "So what happens after the secret realm naturally ends?"

“It will most likely restart after a while,” Bao Chihai said. “But once the secret realm ends, is interrupted, or the outsiders are kicked out, they will naturally fall back into reality.”

“Since this is Shangguan Biao’s most important secret realm, he must know everything that happens inside and that outsiders have broken in.” Bao Chihai smiled bitterly. “But he doesn’t need to show himself. He only needs to set a trap to lure the intruders to pick the Wind and Dew Golden Lotus. These intruders will naturally be jolted back to reality and fall into the trap he has set up!”

Ling Jinbao felt a chill run down his spine as he recalled the endless stream of demon soldiers heading towards Duzhi Mountain.

Shangguan Biao already knew that outsiders had entered the Duzhishan Secret Realm!

Is he trying to use the same old tricks as he did with the Bao brothers back then, to deal with the new intruders today?

If General Tiger Wing and Immortal Mingke misjudge and try to pluck the Golden Lotus, they will immediately be kicked back to reality and fall into the heavy siege of Jade Capital City.

"Why didn't he kill them inside the secret realm, but instead had to summon the outsiders out of the secret realm before he acted?" Ling Jinbao's eyes flashed. "Is there something inconvenient about being inside the secret realm?"

“I don’t know,” Bao Chihai said in a low voice. “I just hope that your companions are smarter than we were back then.”

Ling Jinbao clenched his fists instinctively: "I need to get the intelligence into the secret realm as soon as possible."

“It’s useless.” Bao Chihai shook his head. “Shangguan Biao’s secret realm will block all communication between the inside and outside. No matter what kind of supernatural powers, spells, curses, or contracts are used, they will not work. Even some laws in reality are isolated by the secret realm and cannot take effect.”

How could Ling Jinbao not know how troublesome this was?

He also had an eyeball spider tucked into his clothes, which he intended to use for communication, but after the three entered the Duzhishan Secret Realm, the eyeball spider lost contact with Aunt Zhu.

It is evident that even the powerful talents of the Cave Spider Queen could not break through Guan Biao's secret realm barrier.

What should we do? Ling Jinbao looked at the nightmare before him and suddenly said, "That's right, if Shangguan Biao can usurp the Earth Mother's body, then what's the point of keeping the Earth Mother's spirit?"

Since Shangguan Biao is already capable of taking his place, why not eliminate this spirit and avoid many future troubles?

“No, of course not!” Bao Chihai was both amused and exasperated. Then he remembered that this fellow was not an immortal. “Once these kinds of stubborn rocks and plants become spirits, their ‘essence’ will dissipate, and their bodies will lose their vitality. They are fine for refining pills and weapons, but they cannot be used to carry the entire Jade Capital City around.”

"Sometimes, even if it is used for refining, a skilled craftsman will still retain the essence of the material, and the resulting magical artifact will have different effects."

Ling Jinbao understood, and then asked, "After your failure, did you see any other adventurers who infiltrated here?"

“Of course, there were two groups of people who passed through here.” Bao Chihai pointed to the gap in front of him. “Half a day later, their heads were hung on the city gate, and within two days, some monster stole them and ate them.”

Did you remind them?

“No.” Bao Chihai shook his head. “They don’t even know that the Duzhishan Secret Realm exists. Their chances of winning are zero. Helping them would only cause trouble for myself.”

If Mother Earth traces back to him, this lonely soul that has lingered on for over two thousand years will also be put to rest.

"Why help us?"

“Things are different now,” Bao Chihai said in a low voice. “The monsters in Yujing City are more tense than ever today. Two monsters who were slacking off in an alley were talking about the secret realm that the Earth Mother coveted and the attack by the immortals of Mount Ling. They didn’t seem too optimistic. For so many years, no one could shake the power of Yujing City. If you can succeed this time, I will be… free.”

He paused for a moment and then said, "Moreover, there is one of you from whom I sensed an extremely powerful aura."

"us?"

“It’s not you.” Bao Chihai was certain of this. “Pang Yuan’s power is vast, yet exceptionally restrained. Furthermore, his divine soul is solid and resilient, far surpassing that of ordinary immortals. I want to know, who is he?”

(End of this chapter)