Chapter 33. The style suddenly went awry.
Chapter 33: 33. The style suddenly went awry.
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
In Jingnan State’s Lingnan Territory, a rumor has perennially circulated, claiming that a Black Jiao lurks within the Lingnan Swamp, and within the dwelling of this Black Jiao—a Jiao Dragon Cave—even more so lies a Secret Treasure.
Han Li’s Qingyun Sect unexpectedly came into possession of a treasure map concerning Black Jiao Cave, but somehow the news leaked out, inciting the covetous stares of many fellow Cultivation seekers.
After a fierce scramble, the Qingyun Sect suffered heavy casualties and had no choice but to offer up the treasure map. Together with the Lingnan seekers, they formed a treasure hunting party and set off to the swamp in search of the treasure.
Han Li and the Lingnan Twin Fiends were naturally also in the treasure hunting party. Following the map, they smoothly located the Black Jiao Cave, but upon entering it, to their alarm, they awoke the Black Jiao who was in secluded Cultivation. Almost all members of the hunting party were killed or injured, with only a handful escaping with their lives.
Thanks to her high vigilance and quick escape, Han Li fled before the Black Jiao awoke; the Lingnan Twin Fiends, due to their excessive greed, fell into a trap. Although they eventually escaped successfully, their friends and family all perished within the Black Jiao Cave.
The Lingnan Twin Fiends attributed the death of their relatives to Han Li, convinced that she had acquired the Secret Treasure of the Black Jiao Cave, hence they relentlessly pursued her.
After finishing off the roast chicken, Fang Zhou also learned from Han Li about some of the basic circumstances of the Cultivation World in Jingnan State.
The Cultivation World in Jingnan State can be divided into three strata.
The lowest level comprises the independent cultivators without sect or lineage, the most numerous of all, but mostly they lead insubstantial lives, relying on deception or a modicum of skill to make a living—Master Ji could be counted among the independents.
The middle stratum includes small sects with complete heritage and Cultivation families bound by blood. Both Qingyun Sect and the Lingnan Twin Fiends belong to this category.