Chapter 1226: Crisis Averted
Han Li and Chi Meng walked along side by side for a short while, and after rounding a corner, they were greeted by the sight of a spacious valley, within which was a forest of golden maple trees that were shimmering with a splendid, golden hue under the light of the sun.
It was indeed a rare and marvelous spectacle to behold.
"These trees are called Rippling Golden Maples, a rare species of spirit tree that's only found in places abundant with metal-attribute spiritual qi. In addition to their beauty, they also give off a gentle, metal-attribute aura that's very beneficial to physical cultivation," Chi Meng introduced.
"Is that right? I'm surprised you're so knowledgeable about matters related to physical cultivation, Celestial Maiden Chi Meng," Han Li praised.
As soon as he arrived in the forest, he had already noticed the nourishing effect that these trees had on his physical body.
"When it comes to physical cultivation, I can't even hope to hold a candle to you, Fellow Daoist Chang. How were you able to reach such staggering heights in your physical cultivation? What's our secret?" Chi Meng asked with an alluring smile.
"Everyone has different physical constitutions, and there are countless bodily cultivation methods out there. I'm always out traveling to different regions, and I was able to open some profound acupoints through some strokes of fortune," Han Li replied in an ambiguous manner.
"I see. It looks like traveling the world really is immensely beneficial. I also need to get out more when the opportunity arises. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to explore many immortal regions. Not long ago, I made a trip to Gilded City, and I encountered quite a bit of trouble there," Chi Meng sighed in a wistful manner.
"Oh? What type of trouble are you referring to?" Han Li asked, doing his best to maintain a calm facade in spite of the rising unease in his heart.
"I traveled to Gilded City under orders from the Heavenly Court to capture a wanted fugitive. However, due to some intervention, not only did the fugitive get away, the people accompanying me were all killed," Chi Meng replied as a cold look appeared in her eyes.
"Oh? Who would be so brazen as to interfere with the Heavenly Court's official matters? Were they accomplices of that fugitive?" Han Li asked.