Chapter 75: Journey to the Great Northern Wasteland

At Baize Peak, Ye Shiyuan had felt humanity.

There was no overwhelming pressure there, no constant unhappiness and no one watching his cultivation level every single moment.

He did not have to worry about others surpassing him, nor did he need to fear cold mockery and ridicule.

Moreover, whenever he saw Bai He, he felt at ease.

Even if Bai He could teach him very little, the warmth he gave him was something no one else could provide.

Bai He had been waiting outside Yaoxing Peak.

When Ye Shiyuan stepped out, he saw Bai He lowering his head while idly kicking a small stone on the ground.

"Master."

"Shiyuan, you’re out."

"Master, why are you here? Did you come to see the Sect Master?"

Bai He reached out and grabbed Ye Shiyuan’s arm. "Of course not. I came to find you. Sigh, I knew you were too outstanding, which is why Senior Brother still has his eyes lay on you. Well? Did you make things clear?"

"Master, aren’t you worried that I might agree to the Sect Master and return to Yaoxing Peak?"

Bai He narrowed his eyes and revealed a smile. "I’m not worried. Whether you go back or not is your own choice. If you return, that would be perfectly reasonable. If you don’t, staying at Baize Peak is quite good too. Although I can’t give you as much as Senior Brother can, whatever you want, if it’s within my ability I will definitely agree to it."

Moreover, when it came to matters of cultivation there were things Bai He could not teach and things Yao Xiangli could no longer teach either.

Ye Shiyuan at this point was entirely capable of becoming accomplished through self-study.

He could even guide Xu Feng along the way.

It was practically killing two birds with one stone.

"Master, you don’t need to do anything for me. On the contrary, if you need anything, you can tell me."

"Baize Peak is mine and you are my disciple. It should be me who provides for you." Bai He was not tall, yet the words he spoke carried an oddly lofty tone. "Let’s hurry up and leave. If Senior Brother catches us, he’ll definitely scold me again."

Bai He grabbed Ye Shiyuan and quickly disappeared from the entrance of Yaoxing Peak.

Yao Xiangli was, in truth, a rather intimidating person.

Although he would not go so far as to strike Bai He, but when he raised his voice, it was genuinely frightening.

"Master, there’s something I need to tell you. I’ll be leaving for a few days..."

"Where are you going?"

"The Sect Master assigned me a task. I must go there personally, but I’ll return very soon."

Bai He frowned.

He knew Yao Xiangli would never let Ye Shiyuan off so easily.

"Where?"

"To the Great Northern Wasteland."

The Great Northern Wasteland?

Was that even a place meant for humans?

It was clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for Ye Shiyuan.

"Master, although I am now your disciple and no longer the Sect Master’s, I am still a member of Lingguang Sect. I cannot disobey the Sect Master’s orders."

"But the Great Northern Wasteland is filled with dangers. If you go alone, I won’t be at ease. By the way, what did he say you’re going there for?"

"To find a sword. Supposedly, when our founding ancestor passed through the Great Northern Wasteland years ago, he accidentally left a sword behind there."

Thinking about it carefully, there really had been such a plot in the original story.

Although the Great Northern Wasteland was fraught with peril, there truly was an exceptional sword hidden there.

Bai He remembered that later on, that very sword had become one of Ye Shiyuan’s personal weapons.

After all, Ye Shiyuan did not wield just a single sword.

Suddenly, the system task updated.

[ Assist the male protagonist in obtaining the divine sword of the Great Northern Wasteland. ]

[ Reward: Tree of Life. ]

The Tree of Life?

Wasn’t that the legendary treasure capable of nurturing countless heavenly spiritual treasures between heaven and earth?

In this world, such a thing should not even exist.

Although it had been mentioned before, it was only ever spoken of as a myth.

That was because the very concept of the Tree of Life once written into existence was essentially a bug.

A flicker of delight immediately rose in Bai He’s heart.

"Shiyuan, I agree to you going to the Great Northern Wasteland."

Ye Shiyuan was genuinely surprised by Bai He’s sudden change of attitude.

"However," Bai He continued, "I have one condition. I’m going too. And this time, we’re bringing Xiao Feng along."

"Master, you know the Great Northern Wasteland is filled with danger. Why would you still want to go?"

"Of course, to search for a treasure belonging to our Lingguang Sect. As an elder and as your Master it’s only right that I contribute to the sect."

Although Bai He’s reasoning was not particularly strong, it was not entirely without logic.

It was passable.

...

"Xiao Feng, go back and pack your things."

The moment they returned to Lingguang, Bai He could hardly wait to give the order.

They were about to set off for the Great Northern Wasteland. For some reason, he even felt a bit excited.

"Master, where are we going?"

"On a long trip. We’re heading to the Great Northern Wasteland. Do you want to go?"

Last time, when they had gone to eliminate demons, Bai He had not brought Xu Feng along.

He still felt a bit guilty about that.

But this time was just as dangerous.

What if Xu Feng did not want to go?

"If you don’t know what kind of place the Great Northern Wasteland is, you can go read about it first. Then decide whether you want to go."

"I’ll go," Xu Feng agreed immediately. "Master, can you tell me what we’re going to the Great Northern Wasteland for?"

Bai He let out a soft sigh. "To find a sword. Actually, the Great Northern Wasteland holds many treasures, not just a single sword. Xiao Feng, when we go this time, we might obtain quite a few treasures. Perhaps there will even be something suitable for you."