dtnovels Chapter 360 A Journey to the Western Regions
Chapter 360 A Journey to the Western Regions
Chapter 360 A Journey to the Western Regions
The land of China is vast, and the most fertile and abundant places are home to two behemoth nations: the Northern Han and the Southern Tang.
These two countries occupy the vast majority of the land in China. Even the majority of positions among the major sects in the world are located within these two countries.
Of course, besides the territories of these two countries, there are other places on the land of China. However, both the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the rare and precious materials necessary for cultivation are extremely scarce.
For example, the overseas islands where the evil sects were driven out of the land of China; the icy and snowy far north where ordinary people could not survive; and the South of the Southern Tang Dynasty, where the miasma stretched for thousands of miles and even the demon race did not want to live in the Ten Thousand Poison Rainforest.
For example, there's Lin Fei's destination, the Western Regions, a vast desert with very few inhabitants.
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Compared to other resource-poor regions, the Western Regions were quite unique. In fact, in ancient times, the Western Regions were in no way inferior to the resource-rich Central Plains. They even possessed many unique natural treasures that the Central Plains lacked.
This place has a unique and distinctive cultivation culture. In ancient times, the prosperity of the Western Regions was in no way inferior to that of the Central Plains in the East.
This is because it is the birthplace of the ancient Buddhist sect and one of the three great holy sites in the world.
However, since the mysterious disappearance of the ancient Buddhist sect, the Western Regions have also declined. Having lost the protection of the ancient Buddhist sect, the area has become barren, with endless yellow sand stretching for thousands of miles.
Not to mention ordinary people, even cultivators, if their cultivation level is slightly lower, will get lost in this boundless yellow sand and die under the scorching sun and heat.
There are no changing seasons here, no wind, frost, rain, or snow; there is only the unchanging scorching sun in the sky and the endless desert on the ground.
Only in the depths of the desert, where rare and precious materials unavailable in the Central Plains exist, would many desperate individuals venture to the Western Desert in search of treasure. If they could find those rare and precious materials, or even some treasures left behind by ancient Buddhist sects, they could enjoy wealth and honor for a lifetime.
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The Shifting Sands Market is the last human market before entering the desert. After passing through the Shifting Sands Market, there is only the vast, boundless desert, and not a single human market can be seen again.
Therefore, those who went to the desert to hunt for treasures would regard this place as their last supply point. Those who found treasures in the desert would also bring them to Liushaji to sell. Even merchants from the Northern Han and Southern Tang dynasties would send caravans here to purchase unique desert resources.
Therefore, although the population of the Western Regions is far less than that of the Central Plains, the Liusha Market is still very lively, with people coming and going in an endless stream.
Even with Lin Fei's stamina, it took him nearly half a month to travel from the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty to this place called Liusha. Even with Lin Fei's cultivation level, he felt somewhat exhausted.
Lin Fei decided to gather in the quicksand and rest for one night before venturing deeper into the desert the next day.
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Just as Lin Fei entered Liusha Town and was looking for a place to rest for the night, someone approached him with a smile and said, "Is this your first time in Liusha Town, young master?"
Lin Fei glanced at the man and, finding him to be just a nobody at the Body Tempering Realm, casually replied, "Indeed, this is my first time in Liusha Town. How did you know that?"
The man boasted, "Hehe, I've been around Liusha Market for so many years, I can't be wrong about anything else. A distinguished person like you, young master, is clearly not the kind of desperate adventurer who frequently goes out to explore the desert. I suppose you've come to Liusha Market to buy something?"
He sized Lin Fei up and down, but didn't say anything. The implication was that someone as richly dressed as Lin Fei was clearly a newcomer. Experienced people knew that in Liusha Town, one shouldn't flaunt wealth, or one might not survive long. Eight out of ten people who came here were desperate criminals with murder on their hands.
When Lin Fei left the capital, he was only wearing casual clothes. However, as the emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, the ruler of a nation, even his casual attire was far more luxurious than that of ordinary people. Therefore, as soon as he entered the Quicksand Gathering, he was immediately targeted.
There were more people eyeing Lin Fei than just this one. It was just that they didn't know Lin Fei's identity or background, which was why no one had come looking for him. As they spoke, Lin Fei sensed many gazes quietly gathering around him.
Lin Fei couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself—it seemed that because of his gorgeous clothes, he had probably already been mistaken for a "fat sheep".
This was Lin Fei's first time visiting the Flowing Sands Market. He was unaware that many wealthy young men came here to buy unique treasures found only in the desert. And unless one had a powerful background or truly capable subordinates, they probably wouldn't survive a trip out of the desert, even if they obtained some treasure.
The man before him smiled and said, "To be honest, young master, I've been in this quicksand market for quite a few years. I can't speak for other things, but my eyes are certainly sharp. If you need anything, I'm willing to serve you. I guarantee you won't make a mistake when you're browsing. I also have a distant cousin who's a leader in the Iron Blood Banner Sect. If you're willing to pay, I can hire a team of guards to ensure your safety in this desert. What do you think, young master?"
The man before him was what was commonly known in the underworld as a "local security guard," someone with considerable influence in the area. Especially in places like Liushaji, where all sorts of people mingled and villains abounded. If Lin Fei was truly a young master looking for treasures, having someone like him to guide him would save him a lot of trouble. After all, it would only cost a little more money; if he were truly a wealthy young master, he wouldn't care about such a small amount.
However, Lin Fei wasn't here to hunt for bargains. He planned to rest for the night and head into the desert early the next morning, so he didn't need anyone to guide him. Besides, despite Lin Fei's seemingly easy prey appearance, anyone who actually treated him like a lamb to the slaughter would likely be in deep trouble.
In the world, those capable of killing Lin Fei are probably only the Grandmasters of the Celestial Realm. And Grandmasters of the Celestial Realm would naturally not stoop so low as to become bandits in this desert.
"No need." Lin Fei waved his hand, stopping the person in front of him from continuing: "I don't need anyone to lead the way, and you don't need to say anything more."
After saying that, Lin Fei turned and walked away.