Chapter 36: The Land of Winter and Summer

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In a secluded place, Feng Zhi’s eyes narrowed. She raised her hand and transformed into two icicles, shooting straight at Chu Yao.
While he was dodging, she rushed forward and pulled out a sharp blade without hesitation. She pressed it against his neck and asked.
“What exactly is your identity?”
Feng Zhi recalled the teacher’s respectful and fearful attitude toward him in the office, and her suspicion grew.
Chu Yao was too mysterious to her. Sometimes, being mysterious meant danger.
“Little girl, is this how you treat your savior?” Chu Yao chuckled.
“…”
Feng Zhi’s face heated up for a moment, but in the end, she let go of his hand.
She had originally planned to take advantage of Chu Yao’s panic to trick him into revealing his true identity, but now it seemed that his shrewdness was far deeper than she had imagined.
Forget it, at least he was really helping her now.
For such a powerful person, friends were better than enemies, so Feng Zhi had no choice but to give up.
“I once met a teacher in the black market, and he did some ugly things for me to see, so he was a little wary and gave me some face.”
Chu Yao flicked his sleeves as an explanation.
Feng Zhi did not believe it. She raised her eyebrows and dragged out her last syllable. “Is that so?”
“I’m here for business!”
Chu Yao hooked his finger and changed the topic.
Seeing that Feng Zhi did not come closer, he helplessly moved to her side and took out a map that looked like a rag.
“I’ve found the location of the fragment of the Philosopher’s Stone!”
He pointed at the place where the red paint was drawn on the map and said, “It’s hidden in the hinterland of the Dongxia Mountains. Do you want to go with me?”
Feng Zhi furrowed her brows. She was excited, but she still maintained her rationality and said, “Are you crazy?”
The East Summer Mountains was the mountain range behind the East Summer Academy. It was the holy land of cultivation in the eastern border country. There were countless magical beasts of all levels gathered there!
Although she had some confidence in her current strength and was working together with Chu Yao, she was only confident that she could barely make it past the outer mountain range!
According to the location marked on the map, the Philosopher’s Stone was in the depths of the swamp!
“That’s right. There’s a tier 2,1-star giant python guarding that place. Why? Little girl, are you afraid?”
Chu Yao shrugged and spoke.
Feng Zhi was speechless and could not help but laugh. She shook her head repeatedly as she spoke.
“Afraid? I’ve never been afraid of anything! But if I’m blindly confident, I’ll lose my life!”
“There is a huge gap between you and the giant python in the eight-star heavenly moat. We have no chance of winning at all! If we rush in rashly, do you want to drag me to death with you?”
Feng Zhi’s tone was a little anxious, but Chu Yao picked up two branches and pulled them on the ground.
“Little girl, I can’t bear to see you die in the mouth of the giant python…”
“Who said we are going to rush in rashly? From tomorrow onwards, you and I have to make more preparations! The giant python is a demonic beast. Even if its strength is outstanding, its intelligence is not enough!”
“As long as you and I discuss a strategy and outsmart it, we have a chance of winning!”
“Also, stock up on some medicine. If necessary, it can save your life at any time! Although we can’t be fully prepared, are you willing to give up?”
Chu Yao leaned gently against the tree, quietly waiting for Feng Zhi’s answer.
After about fifteen minutes, she sighed. She then looked up at Chu Yao, frowned, and muttered.
“Okay. I’ll go with you.”
“Then it’s settled. I’ll wait for you at the entrance of the East Summer Mountains this weekend!”
Chu Yao blinked and snapped his fingers. His frivolous look made Feng Zhi regret it a little!
Was she really going to risk her life to team up with him?
This guy was a little… unreliable!
“Here, take it!” Chu Yao took out his wallet and threw it into Feng Zhi’s arms.
She lowered her head and weighed the money. It was not a small amount, and she was puzzled.
“Take the money to the market to buy some strengthening drugs, gauze, medicine, and other items. If you encounter magic crystals or things that can increase your combat power in a short period of time, you can also buy some. When necessary, you can always use them!”
Chu Yao was thoughtful, and Feng Zhi agreed with him. However, she wanted to throw the gold coins back to him. “I can buy them myself.”
Seeing this, Chu Yao interrupted her. “Don’t try to be brave.”
“Do you still have money on you that you can use?” He asked. Feng Zhi was so embarrassed that she stared at the mud floor.
This guy, he really liked to poke her heart with his words!
The expenses of the East Summer Academy were expensive. The gold coins that she got from hunting demon beasts were all used to fill the hole. Now, she only had a few copper coins left!
Seeing that she was unwilling to speak for a long time, Chu Yao knew that with Feng Zhi’s character, she did not want to owe anyone anything.
He deliberately reminded her, “this money is not for you, but to save our lives. To save both of our lives!”
“Don’t forget, I promised to help you get the Philosopher’s Stone and help you advance in your cultivation. I have a purpose!”
Thinking of the drop of blood that she had promised to give him, Feng Zhi’s mood was slightly better. She found Chu Yao much more pleasing to the eye.
“You can buy some good ones! Don’t choose low-quality ones and deduct the public funds!”
Chu Yao joked in a happy mood. Feng Zhi was instantly speechless. She wished she could smash all the gold coins on his head!