Chapter 00153: The Only Friend (Silver Alliance Special Update)
# The Only Friend (Silver Alliance - Special Update)
Chapter 153
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 153: The Only Friend (Silver Alliance - Special Update)
If the Infinite Night Sea and Mubei Market are where the lower-ranked cultivators of Yuan Continent gather, then Dark Bay Swamp is the place with the most lower-ranking cultivators in the western region of Yuan Continent.
The Dark Bay Swamp spans millions of miles.
Its depths are where no one dares to tread, but on its edges lies a paradise for low-ranking cultivators.
The swamp is most famous for the Star-Moon Bamboo and the Spirit Dan Grass.
The Spirit Dan Grass is well-known as it is used to refine True Essence Pills, making it extremely valuable.
Obtaining just one could mean a stroke of incredible fortune.
Even in the Dark Bay Swamp, the yield of Spirit Dan Grass is limited and often a matter of chance.
However, the Star-Moon Bamboo is far more abundant in this area.
Although it is only a second-tier spiritual herb, its value is not less than that of an average fourth-tier spiritual herb.
This is mainly due to its significant use in refining Clear Essence Pills, which can remove a cultivator's Dan Poison.
This property alone makes its value skyrocket.
In Yuan Continent, alchemists are already scarce, let alone those skilled enough to refine high-grade or special-grade pills.
Most cultivators can only buy low-grade pills that pile up Dan Poison, leading to a build-up over time, making breakthroughs increasingly difficult.
Having Clear Essence Pills changes everything, as they can cleanse years of accumulated Dan Poison from a cultivator's body, allowing them to progress further.
Because of this significant utility, the Dark Bay Swamp is always bustling with people.
At this moment, a woman with several ugly scars on her face was dragging her weary body out of the Dark Bay Swamp, clearly exhausted after days of searching for Star-Moon Bamboo without any luck.
"Qiao Ying, did you have no luck again today?" A hoarse voice called out to her, and quickly approaching was an older female cultivator.
This older woman, with her darker complexion and plain appearance, was Han Yue, who had been taking care of the woman named Liu Yin.
Without Han Yue, Liu Yin would not have been able to last in the swamp.
She had flown too high for too long and had lost her direction upon falling.
Reflecting on her limited time left, Liu Yin wondered if she should continue troubling Han Yue.
Han Yue quickly spoke, "Liu Yin, when I first came here, I often left empty-handed, too. As low-ranking cultivators, we need to endure this loneliness. We cannot back down just because of a few small setbacks. Let me tell you some good news; have you heard of Mubei Immortal City?"
Liu Yin was taken aback, Mubei Immortal City? Her first association was with Mubei Market.
Her memories were tied only to Mubei Market, as she had never heard of Mubei Immortal City.
"I’ll tell you, the lord of Mubei Immortal City is very powerful, and apparently, his surname is Lan. Gui Wushou is a liability; even four-star sects fear him. Now it’s said his head hangs at the entrance of Mubei Immortal City..."
Han Yue was still talking about the lord of Mubei Immortal City, but Liu Yin's thoughts had already drifted off.
"I’ve seen shameless people, but I’ve never seen a woman as shameless as you... Come, come, your little Bu grandfather loves teaching shameless women a lesson..."
I don’t kill you not because I can’t, nor is it because you have some looks...
If you’ve got guts, don’t run home crying to your parents."Parents... That must mean the sect, right? Liu Yin seemed to shine brightly, but now she realized how correct Lan Xiaobu was when he initially said she was nothing outside the sect. In the eyes of the sect, once she lost her value, she also became nothing. In these past two to three years, had she not gone through all kinds of suffering? Had she not faced all sorts of ridicule? After falling from grace, she discovered she was just an ordinary person, no different from those she once looked down upon, those lower beings she never bothered to even glancing at. No, she wasn’t even as good as them. At least in Dark Bay Swamp, she was probably the least capable of surviving. Lan Xiaobu was right; she used to be a shameless woman. She had only cared about herself and the sect, regarding everything else as dispensable. In the many years since she became a disciple of the Xi Kunlun Sect, she had done such things quite often, yet only Lan Xiaobu had the courage to point her out for her shamelessness. Others dared not speak harsh words even if she scorned them. Thus, she took her shamelessness and arrogance for granted... When she left the sect, she realized everything had changed all of a sudden. She couldn’t just disregard others; now, even if a strong person appeared, she too could only stand meekly to the side, just like most cultivators, maintaining utmost decorum without a sound. Thinking back, she used to be a being that made others conform, which was the greatest irony. If she could overlook this, the true sadness struck when she realized she had no friends anymore after leaving the sect. Those who used to circle around her with bows and flattery were all gone now. Watching Han Yue speak passionately before her, Liu Yin felt a heaviness in her heart. Han Yue had several good friends, while she had none. Just a few years ago, Han Yue would have been beneath her eyes, yet now Han Yue was someone she envied."Liu Yin, as long as we find some Star-Moon Bamboo, we can invite friends to Mubei Immortal City together! It’s said that Mubei Immortal City is very friendly to lower cultivators and never abuses its power."Liu Yin gazed blankly at Han Yue. Her good friends? Was Zhao Xingyi her friend for sparing her once? She bitterly chuckled at the thought. Zhao Xingyi only felt pity for her; how often had she genuinely regarded Zhao Xingyi? What about Brother Hu Luan? Haha, she suspected he only cared about her sect status or maybe her looks. Others? Who had she interacted with? Most only whispered a few words near her. If her cultivation journey's closest contact, apart from her master, was with the shameless Lan Xiaobu, and he was the object of Han Yue's utmost admiration... Was Lan Xiaobu her friend?"Liu Miss, I’ve saved you twice.
I don't expect you to pay me back with your life, but you’re evasive even when I ask a few questions.
That’s rather unacceptable.""Of course! My future inheritance will rival that of the Dao Ancestor and the ‘Second Dao Classic.’ Do you wish to join my Thousand Clouds Immortal Sect? I’ll accept you as my grand disciple.""Liu Miss, ah..."Whether it was their first meeting or his saving her in Kunlun, Lan Xiaobu had never once shown a hint of subservience in their conversations. Even towards the Xi Kunlun Sect, he was dismissive. Later, he proved all his words were true."Perhaps that’s why he could establish an immortal city alone, attracting so many wandering cultivators, while I can only hide in this corner..."Liu Yin muttered to herself. In the whole Yuan Continent, he was probably her only friend. Furthermore, it felt like a one-sided friendship; she knew in Lan Xiaobu's heart, she would never be his friend. Suddenly, she felt envy for Shan Qianyue; at least she still had a friend in Lan Xiaobu. But at this moment, she longed to be Lan Xiaobu's friend, unrelated to the fact that he had saved her twice. Perhaps it was because she realized she had no friends left, and Lan Xiaobu was the one she interacted with most, resembling a friend to her. Yet, that wasn't the main reason. The primary reason was that Lan Xiaobu had scolded her for being shameless outright. Even when she told him to stop calling her Liu Miss, he still addressed her freely."Liu Yin, what did you just say? I didn’t catch that."Han Yue continued babbling, feeling that Liu Yin had said something, but as her excitement grew, she failed to listen carefully. Liu Yin shook her head."You don’t want to go with me to Mubei Immortal City?"Han Yue asked anxiously, her concern directed at Liu Yin. Liu Yin's ability to survive was genuinely low. If not for Han Yue, she would have long been reduced to mere bones. But as Han Yue was intent on leaving, Liu Yin's situation would become even harsher. Ever since hearing about Mubei Immortal City, she had made up her mind to leave this place."Thank you, Yue Jie.
I think I’m not qualified for Mubei Immortal City.
I’ve been quite exhausted these days; I just want to go back and rest."
Liu Yin bowed to Han Yue, fully aware of how kind Han Yue truly was.
However, her lifespan was limited.
In just three short years, her cultivation had fallen from the late Gold Core stage to the Dan Condensation stage.
Soon, she would fall to the Dan Accumulation stage.
Once her cultivation dropped to the Foundation Establishment stage, her lifespan would nearly expire.
She didn’t want Lan Xiaobu to see her pitiful form.
She was already seen as a shameless woman in his eyes, and she did not wish to be viewed as a pathetic one too.
He was the only one she cared to remember and longed to be friends with.
Even in death, she wanted to find a quiet place to finish her last journey.
She wanted her death to have dignity, and she would never again allow Lan Xiaobu to look down on her or think she was shameless.
(End of Chapter)