“Billy, how are you? Are you okay?” A few minutes later, Billy finished his meditation, and Stephanie asked with concern.
She had already investigated Billy’s condition earlier, his breath was unusually chaotic, apparently due to excessive consumption.
“Don’t worry, mom, I’m fine!” Billy replied with a smile. “How about yourself?”
“The damaged meridians are fine now, with a few more days of recuperation, I should be fully healed!” Stephanie responded.
“That’s good!” Billy smiled again. “If we can find the Frosty Ice Ling Fruit, your cultivation will basically be fully restored!”
He had examined Stephanie’s martial aura and knew that she had already recovered to the strength of a late-stage Fifth-rank Saint.
“To recover to this level, mom is already satisfied!” Stephanie smiled. After a brief pause, she continued, “Billy, did you learn your medical skills at the Secret Essences Sect?”
“Yes! Most of it is from there!” Billy nodded. “And I also learned a bit from the old master.”
“Secret Essences Sect truly lives up to its reputation as a holy land of medicine!” Stephanie couldn’t help but sigh. She then looked at Ivy and said, “Ivy, when you see your grandfather next time, thank him for me!”
“You’re too polite, Aunt Stephanie!” Ivy replied with a smile.
Shortly after, the group arrived at the main courtyard.
When Sol and Edie learned of Stephanie’s situation, they both had expressions of delight. Since it was already late at night, after chatting for a few more moments, Stephanie and her group bid farewell and left.
In the following two to three days, Billy’s group either stayed in the courtyard practicing cultivation or wandered around Skydragon City to familiarize themselves with the city.
Billy originally thought that the people from the Moyer and Vaughan families would come to the City Lord’s Manor to settle scores with him, but unexpectedly, both families made no move.
This made Billy have a vague feeling that the two major families might be brewing something bigger!
“Young Master!” In the evening of the third day, Sol Stuart led an old man with white hair to the courtyard.
“Mr Stuart!” Billy stood up to greet them.
“Young Master, this is Seth Peterson!” Sol Stuart pointed to the white-haired old man and introduced him to Billy.
“Lord Dragon, I’m Seth Peterson!” The white-haired old man looked at Billy and bowed respectfully.
“There’s no need to be polite, Mr Peterson!” Billy raised his hand and continued, “What brings you here?”
“Young Master, Mr Peterson is a medical authority in the Central Part,” Sol Stuart spoke up. “Nearly half of the medical halls in the Central Polar Domain are run by him and his disciples, helping many people. He heard that the City Lord’s Manor is looking for Crystal Spirit Fruits, so he came to see you today!”
“Hmm?” Hearing this, Billy raised an eyebrow and looked at Seth Peterson. “Do you know where to find Crystal Spirit Fruits?”
“Lord Dragon, it’s just my guess, there might be a place!” Seth Peterson said respectfully.
“Even if that place doesn’t have it, the people there should know where to find the Crystal Spirit Fruits!”
“Oh? What place?” Billy asked.
“Hundred Herbs Valley!” Seth Peterson continued.
“Hundred Herbs Valley?” Billy was slightly stunned.
“Young Master, Hundred Herbs Valley is a very special place in the Polar Domain,” Sol Stuart explained.
“There are numerous heavenly materials and earthly treasures that are hard to find in the outside world inside. Many people go to Hundred Herbs Valley to try their luck when they need to find some rare medicinal ingredients.”
“Such a place exists?” Stout became interested.
“Are those heavenly materials and earthly treasures not all looted? Is it because there are fierce beasts guarding them?” Harleen asked.
“While Hundred Herbs Valley does indeed have high-tier Spiritual Beasts, that is only a small part of the reason!” Seth Peterson responded.
“What do you mean?” Stout continued.
“Hundred Herbs Valley is a place name on one hand, and also the name of a sect!” Seth Peterson explained again.
“In other words, Hundred Herbs Valley is not unclaimed land. That whole area belongs to the Hundred Herbs Valley sect. Those from the outside who want to obtain the medicinal ingredients in Hundred Herbs Valley must obtain the sect’s permission, or else they will return empty-handed.”
“Is that so?” Azure Dragon commented.
“For martial artists, heavenly materials and earthly treasures are quite tempting. Haven’t there been people attempting robberies?” Judge asked.
“There have been!” Seth Peterson nodded. “However, as far as I know, no one has succeeded, and they all ended up buried in that valley!”
“Are there strong experts in Hundred Herbs Valley?” Judge and the others were surprised at the same time.
“Yes!” Seth Peterson nodded again. “Although the number of people in Hundred Herbs Valley is not particularly large, there are indeed strong individuals.”
“It is said that two months ago, a Seventh-rank Saint expert in the Valley had improper thoughts and tried to forcibly collect medicinal ingredients from the valley.”
“But the next day, his body was found nearby.”
“So powerful?” Judge and the others were surprised again.
“Mr Peterson, how can one obtain the medicinal ingredients inside?” Harleen asked.
“Usually, it can be exchanged with Spiritual Stones, but the prices are very high,” Seth Peterson continued. “And some special precious resources may not be for sale.”
“Understood!” Stout shrugged.
This was similar to the principles of the Secret Essences Sect; some medicinal ingredients within the sect could not be purchased by outsiders no matter how much money they offered.
“Mr Peterson, do you have the address of Hundred Herbs Valley?” Billy asked.
“Yes!” Seth Peterson took out a hand-drawn map from his body and handed it to Billy, with the coordinates marked on it.
“Thank you!” Billy expressed his gratitude after taking the map.
“Lord Dragon, you’re very welcome. I can only provide this information to you, and I can’t help with anything else.” Seth Peterson replied.
“Knowing this information is already of great help to us!” Billy responded. “Thank you again, Mr Peterson!”
“My pleasure, Lord Dragon!” Seth Peterson shook his head.
After learning more about Hundred Herbs Valley, Sol Stuart and Seth Peterson bid farewell and left.
“Boss, when do we set off?” Bob asked.
“Early tomorrow morning!” Billy replied. Only a few days left until the deadline the families gave to his mother, and he had to return by then.
“Boss, are we all going together?” Rakshasa asked.
“Casey, Azure Fang, Bob, Ian, Azure Dragon, Stout, the six of you will come with me!” After some consideration, Billy responded.
“Billy, Hundred Herbs Valley is unfamiliar to us, it would be better if we all go together for support!” Harleen suggested.
“What Harleen said is right, let’s go together!” Ivy chimed in.
Vermilion Bird, Night Orchid, and others also expressed their desire to follow along.
“Harleen, you guys shouldn’t go!” Billy replied. “We are just going to seek medicine, there shouldn’t be any danger!”
“Besides, the major families might have some actions in the next few days, so it’s best for you guys to stay to be safe!”
“Okay then!” Harleen and the others also felt that there might be changes in the City Lord’s Manor, so they didn’t insist further.
Early the next morning, Billy and the seven of them set off towards Hundred Herbs Valley. Stephanie initially disagreed with Billy’s group’s trip. Her meridians had been repaired, so even if they couldn’t find Frosty Ice Ling Fruits, her body would be fine. Therefore, she didn’t want Billy’s group to take any risks for her. However, Billy insisted on going to take a look, so she reluctantly agreed in the end. Before they departed, Stephanie repeatedly urged them not to force anything.