Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

"What do you mean by 'self-supporting'? I don't quite understand. What does it have to do with a village?" Zachary was thoroughly baffled. Apparently, Sharon's statement had overturned his previous impression and notion of secluded clans and sects.

"You will know soon enough. Come with me." With a slight wave of her hand, Sharon beckoned for Zachary to follow her as she continued to move forward.

Puzzled, Zachary obliged and followed her closely.

They were walking along the road that led them to the western part of the area. It took around thirty minutes before Zachary spotted a medium-sized village just a short distance from them. It was a fan-shaped village nestled between two hills. There were many ordinary-looking buildings in it. It was a lot similar to those infrastructures where mortals usually resided.

Soon after, they arrived at the main entrance of the village. And there, he saw a man in his fifties who was dressed like a peasant. He was pushing an empty farm cart out of the village. But to Zachary's utter surprise, this mortal-looking person actually had the strength at the Sage Level. However, it seemed like it was hidden deep inside of him so other people wouldn't easily find out his real strength.

"Uncle Lloyd! How are you? Did you finish your work so early today? Sharon greeted him as if she knew him very well. The man, Lloyd, straightened up and looked at her.

"Ah, Sharon! Yes, the herbs sold really fast today, so now I can go home early. That's really fortunate because my wife told me she would be making a top-grade medicine soup. She's just waiting for my return," Lloyd answered. There was a sim

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d as her disciple, I'm afraid you still need to pass the assessment to become a fully-fledged member of the Dignified Supernal Sect. But considering your current condition, I think you'd better not take any chances," Sharon replied bluntly. It was as if she poured cold water on Zachary.

"Alright. I understand," Zachary answered. As soon as Sharon looked away, Zachary shook his head and smiled confidently. He didn't care for her warning. He knew that once he regained his strength, it would be very easy for him to become a member of the Dignified Supernal Sect.

Once again, Sharon spoke. "The inner part of our Dignified Supernal Sect is located in the Cyan Cloud Mountain over there." She pointed to a mountain at the end of the village. It had the shape of a sword and was shrouded in cloud and mist. It looked as though it was a celestial mountain.

Zachary looked further upwards. Beneath the clouds and mist, he could vaguely see several buildings surrounding the entire Cyan Cloud Mountain. The scale of the building complex was truly magnificent. In addition to that, there were different kinds of birds and beasts flying around it. It certainly seemed like a paradise on earth, one that was splendid and isolated from the mortal world.

"Am I allowed to go there and have a closer look?" Zachary asked while eyeing the mountain interestedly.

"Well, theoretically speaking, no. But you're considered as my aunt's disciple anyway. For that, I'll take you up the mountain and help you broaden your horizon!" Soon after she spoke, Sharon summoned a huge, green and cyan peacock-looking beast. Obviously, it was a rare treasure beast.