Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor-Chapter 805 - 298: The Mysterious Purple Cloud

A cloud in the sky is nothing unusual, but in such a coastal area, a purple cloud of such a strange hue appears rather peculiar.

Currently, it is clear skies, and the sea breeze at the coast is strong; in such a situation, the sky should be cloudless for miles.

However, that massive purple cloud remains unmoved, like a demon beast, domineering over the Taoyuan Ruins.

Just by looking from afar, everyone knew that cloud must be extraordinary.

"My lord, that is the Dragon King Cloud, the guardian god of the Taoyuan Ruins. Those who dare to enter the ruins with ill intentions will be struck dead by that thundercloud," the village chief said with awe.

These fishermen living by the sea knew nothing of magic combat energy; for them, the most powerful was the Dragon King, symbolizing favorable weather.

The village chief mentioned that this purple cloud erupts with lightning every half month, causing storms at sea, making it difficult for fishing boats to set sail.

But after the lightning subsides, the coast enjoys a period of tranquility.

This pattern is so accurate that the fishermen call the purple cloud the Dragon King Cloud.

"It’s just a purple cloud rich in thunder magic elements, what’s with all the mystery," a mage muttered under his breath.

Yet, upon hearing this, the village chief’s expression became tense, "This lord, you cannot speak recklessly. That is truly the Dragon King Cloud. A few years ago, a villager witnessed a dragon appear within the purple cloud during a stormy night."

A dragon?

The mages and martial artists were skeptical; dragons, such demon beasts, had become extinct on the Wuji Continent.

How could there be clouds at the Taoyuan Ruins?

The others doubted the village chief’s words but did not dwell much on it.

Subsequently, the various factions briefly inquired about the situation at Taiyuan Mountain with the village chief.

The village chief informed everyone that Taiyuan Mountain has spring-like conditions year-round, but due to the villagers’ fear of offending the Dragon King, they have not ventured into the mountains for years.

The mountain is home to various medicinal herbs and some demon beasts.

As for any divine artifacts or treasures, the villagers knew nothing.

"However, even if there are treasures, they should be hidden in the City Lord Mansion," the village chief recalled something.

Years ago, in the fishing village, a child ventured into the Taoyuan Ruins, got lost, and ended up at the deepest part of the ruins. It was said that at the mountain’s peak, a collapsed white castle was seen.

The castle was filled with all kinds of wealth.

Upon returning, the child relayed this to the adults in the village. As the fishermen gathered their courage to search for treasures in the mountains, multiple thunderbolts struck from the purple cloud, killing several villagers.

The villagers dared not venture up the mountain again.

"So, our target this time is that white castle," Xia Wenxu said, thanking the village chief.

Taiyuan Mountain is vast, and the Taoyuan Ruins cover a large area; narrowing down a target early on can significantly reduce the mission’s difficulty.

Moreover, the village chief’s words spurred some hope among the group.

Previously, it was said that anyone entering the Taoyuan Ruins never returned, but now the village chief mentioned a child who escaped unscathed, proving that the ruins were not as inescapable as rumored.

After surveying the surroundings, Xia Wenxu said, "There is only one path into the mountains, and too many people would be unwise; a team of twenty is optimal."

There were no strong objections to Xia Wenxu’s suggestion; too many people might not ensure safety and could slow the journey. The remaining people could camp at the mountain’s base.

The Mainland Elite Camp and Dugu Xiu did not argue this time; the elite camp had only ten people, and Dugu Xiu selected Lady Chi Bi and eight other martial artists to accompany him.

Each faction picked twenty people.

After preparations were complete, the major forces entered the mountains one by one.

As people departed one after another, until most had left, Yun Sheng walked past Xia Wenxu.

"Miss Yun," Xia Wenxu suddenly spoke.

"Brother Xia, congratulations on your breakthrough," Yun Sheng paused, smiling brightly, and for a moment, Xia Wenxu was entranced.

Ye Beiming, standing nearby, coughed discontentedly, muttering under his breath about the troublesome little wildcat, fierce with him but smiling brightly for Xia Wenxu.

"I have something to tell you, about Uncle Yun," Xia Wenxu intended to speak with Yun Sheng privately.

After parting ways at Sky Wing City, Yun Sheng had not seen her father again. She had been worried, wondering if her father had found her mother. Hearing Xia Wenxu, she walked aside with him.

"Did my father come to find you?" Yun Sheng was unaware of when her father had met Xia Wenxu.

"He came to inquire about the Heart Crystal," Xia Wenxu briefly recounted how Yun Canghai came to him earlier.

He also informed Yun Sheng that Hu Jiusheng might be under the control of the Heart Crystal.

"If I’m not mistaken, Uncle Yun might go to the Summoning Court to investigate the Heart Lamp," Xia Wenxu looked at Yun Sheng worriedly, who seemed deep in thought.

Once again, it was about the Eight Desolate Divine Artifacts; hearing the origin of the Heart Crystal, Yun Sheng sighed.

If it really involved the Eight Desolate Divine Artifacts, then her father might not be able to restore her mother right away.

However, Yun Sheng thought, if this time the artifact unearthed at the Taoyuan Ruins turned out to be the Heart Difficulty Lamp, then her mother could be saved.

"Thank you, Brother Xia, for informing me, I will repay you someday," counting Yun Canghai this time, Xia Wenxu had already helped several times.

Yun Sheng was not one to like owing favors; she subtly thought that, for Xia Wenxu’s sake, she would spare the Magic Temple members this time at the Taoyuan Ruins.

Ye Beiming was still waiting a hundred meters away.

Since Xia Wenxu used a prohibition during their conversation, Ye Beiming couldn’t hear a word.

The proud prince’s expression was sour, as if someone owed him a billion Purple Gold Coins.

"Here is a magic artifact, take it; it might help at the Taoyuan Ruins," regarding Yun Sheng’s gratitude, Xia Wenxu smiled and handed her a Light Magic Artifact.

The people from the Magic Temple, including Ru Yi, looked on with envy at Xia Wenxu’s gesture toward Yun Sheng.

Among the Magic Temple people, only a few could make magic artifacts, especially those personally crafted by Junior Fate Xia Wenxu, which were extremely rare.

The artifacts he crafted reached at least the standard of a holy artifact, containing some of his Light Magic Power. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Brother Xia rarely seems concerned for anyone.

Yun Sheng thanked Xia Wenxu and accepted the Light Magic Artifact.

"Take care," Xia Wenxu said softly.