The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 695 The Low-Ranked and Insignificant Envoy_1
Hong Fang Zhenren regained consciousness after being in a coma for over three hours.
The very first thing he did upon opening his eyes was to look at his legs, and after seeing them unharmed, he fiercely slapped himself. The slapping sound was crisp and loud, leaving his entire cheek swollen and red.
This scene left Li Qing and the other two sitting beside him completely shocked.
Was waking up supposed to elicit such a big reaction?
"Master, don’t doubt it, it’s the effect of the Revitalizing Pill, the supreme kind, and now you probably owe Li Qing tens of millions," Zi Ling said.
"Are you talking about... the Supreme Rejuvenation Elixir?!" Hong Fang Zhenren suddenly opened his eyes wide, his expression becoming somewhat fearsome.
Zi Ling nodded quietly in confirmation.
"Oh, what a waste!" Hong Fang Zhenren suddenly lamented, "It is rumored that the Supreme Rejuvenation Elixir truly has a slight chance of bringing one back from the dead. As long as a person hasn’t completely perished, that elixir can pull someone back from the Ghost Gate."
"My injury looked terrifying, but it could have been slowly healed using a regular Revitalizing Pill, or other elixirs. You, you really... what a waste of heaven’s gifts!"
Zi Ling quietly hung her head, feeling even more distressed.
Even in such a state, her master still felt that the elixir was wasted.
And she had taken one just because she felt a bit of pain...
"There’s no need to feel bad about this elixir, real one. With all that’s happening right now, it was right to use it on you," said Li Qing from the side.
Hong Fang Zhenren looked at his leg, which had fully recovered, and muttered a sigh, "What’s done is done; it’s too late for regrets now. But you are truly wasteful, to use such a valuable thing so carelessly. However, where did you get the elixir from?"
"There was a very powerful being inside the Underground Palace, and we, let’s say, tricked it from her," replied Li Qing.
About Jing Yan’s matter, he and Zi Ling decided they would conceal most of it; as long as they handled the situation, that was enough.
"Seeing you safe and sound, I think you must have encountered something different from us. Those white mists we encountered earlier were harmless to us, but they could knock people unconscious and teleport them. I really don’t know who created such an enigmatic thing," sighed Hong Fang Zhenren lightly.
"Speaking of which, what exactly did you encounter?"
Zi Ling looked towards Li Qing, gesturing for him to explain.
Li Qing nodded, his face taking on a somber tone like gathering storm clouds, and spoke gravely, "Real one, King Qi’s Underground Palace should not have appeared in the world; this is the wish of that person from inside the palace. If we continue to force our way in, even without her intervention, I fear however many people enter will all perish."
"Judging by the state of Hong Fang Zhenren, you have already seen some of the mechanisms inside. And according to that person, this is just the tip of the iceberg. What we now see as King Qi’s Underground Palace is actually a fake, a deadly formation intentionally created by King Qi."
Red Fang Zhenren’s brows instantly furrowed like layers of overlapping mountains, "Where is the real King Qi’s Underground Palace then?"
"Right here, in a deeper place," said Li Qing, "The person underground meant that if we leave each other alone, we’ll both be fine."
"So you mean, she’s a living person?" Hong Fang Zhenren asked in astonishment.
"A living person, one from a thousand years ago," Li Qing said solemnly, "I’m not clear on what her exact Realm is, but she’s very strong. I feel that even if my master confronted her, he would probably be beaten down, pinned to the ground with just one hand."
Hong Fang Zhenren’s expression gradually became stern, "I’ll go see the archaeological team; it seems that we need to take the long view on this matter."
"Zhenren, the danger level of the Underground Palace is far beyond our imagination, I don’t think it’s necessary to force it," said Li Qing, "According to what the person underground has said, he should be considered as half the master of this Underground Palace."
"I understand, since it belongs to someone else, naturally we can’t excavate by force. However, I still need to check what the archaeological team has in mind, coaxing them might not be easy," Hong Fang Zhenren got out of bed and left the tent.
This was the medical team’s tent, set up especially for treating the injured.
"Do you think my master can succeed?" Zi Ling asked in a low voice.
Li Qing shook his head, "I don’t know, I think I’ve made myself quite clear, haven’t I?"
"It’s clear, but it’s still just our side of the story," Zi Ling said.
Li Qing nodded, and that was exactly the problem.
If the archaeological team didn’t believe his words and still wanted to excavate forcefully, the result was almost predictable.
A maze was already constructed with such finesse, not to mention other traps.
Hong Fang Zhenren was gone for several hours, not returning until the afternoon.
"We should pack up and get ready to leave, there’s nothing more for us to do here for the time being."
As soon as he stepped into the tent, Hong Fang Zhenren spoke directly.
"Master, did the archaeological team believe you?" Zi Ling stood up and asked.
Hong Fang Zhenren’s face was somewhat grave as he shook his head, "They’ve agreed to not delve deeper for now, but they won’t give up on the surface-level exploration. They’re already negotiating with their superiors; they may request the assistance of true powerhouses to help them develop the Underground Palace."
"Staying here any longer will be of no help; let’s go. I’ve relayed Daoist Li’s words to them, and everything that should be said has been clarified. What they choose to do is out of our hands now."
Li Qing immediately felt a heavy heart, "Zhenren, but many people may die."
"They will only be doing surface work for now, until the superiors send powerhouses to try to go deeper again. If those people can’t make it through either, they’ll probably give up," Hong Fang Zhenren said.
Li Qing silently frowned and suddenly spoke, "I’m going back into the Underground Palace again."
"What for? Are you crazy?" Hong Fang Zhenren was startled, his dialect slipping out in his shock.
"I think that since the person underground chose me as this messenger, it’s my responsibility to make our intentions very clear to her," Li Qing said earnestly, "I cannot just walk away without concern."
"Can you be certain that you’ll be discovered by her in time once inside? The locations of the white mist teleportation seem to be random; if you stumble upon the trap I encountered, you truly might lose your life," Hong Fang Zhenren said gravely, speaking to Li Qing with utmost seriousness.
Li Qing stretched his arms and said with a faint smile, "In battle, envoys are not to be harmed; I think my life should be spared."
"Fine, since you’ve made up your mind, then go," Hong Fang Zhenren said with a hint of admiration.
Li Qing then left the tent, stepping back into the Underground Palace still filled with thick white mist. He hesitated for a moment and then stepped in, "Senior, I have come to reply to your message, remember to save my life."
