Doomsday: I Can Get a Hint-Chapter 327 - 229: Above Maoshan (Part 2)

It finally quieted down.

This is not the time to be in a rush; there will be plenty of opportunities later.

Besides, he wanted to see how strong this Ghost Warrior really was.

If he’s too strong, then he might have to resort to some underhanded tricks.

He never thought of himself as a particularly upright character; those righteous protagonists in popular novels would probably already be dead in reality.

Throughout history, which king rose to the peak through justice?

Weren’t they all cunning and decisive in killing?

As long as the goal can be achieved, Wang Hao didn’t care what methods were used.

Unfortunately, there hadn’t been too much danger on this journey.

This group was equipped with Crystal Stone weapons, along with Superpower Users like Zheng Tai and Chilian.

It wasn’t Ghost Warrior’s turn to act.

Wang Hao knew nothing about his strength.

...

Following the Daoist Child, Wang Hao and the others entered a hotel.

Surprisingly, there were quite a few people inside—not only Daoists, but also some nearby villagers and the like.

They had all escaped to this place.

There was no need to worry about monster attacks here, something many Settlement Camps couldn’t achieve.

The Maoshan Daoists had accepted all these people and even provided them with food and lodging.

Of course, no one was freeloading; the land was being farmed, and they were actively cultivating more land.

"Esteemed guests, for now, please stay here. With the mystical phenomenon atop the mountain reviving, it’s not suitable to go up there right now.

In a couple of days, when everything calms down, you can go up and explore."

The Daoist Child led Wang Hao and the others to two suites, bowed, and then left.

The two groups, one side per room.

The guards, meanwhile, were placed in regular rooms by another Daoist Child.

So it’s said, wherever there are people, there is a Jianghu (martial arts world).

No matter the time or place, people will always be divided into different classes.

The suite had three rooms.

Three people, one room each.

"This place is actually quite nice!"

Wang Hao drew back the curtains, watching the nearby laboring villagers with a slight smile.

These are humanity’s sparks of life!

Humans are resilient creatures, also quite peculiar creatures.

From brothers to fellow countrymen.

They often have internal conflicts, arguing with each other, but as soon as an external enemy appears, they unite immediately.

"This place isn’t really a paradise."

Chen Yueling came over, watching the people working below, and sighed deeply.

She knew more about the situation at Maoshan than Wang Hao did.

"What’s wrong?"

Wang Hao furrowed his brow slightly; without monster attacks, allowing free development, wasn’t that already like paradise?

"The energy pressure of Maoshan only deters ordinary monsters; once they reach level two, they’re not too afraid, and at level three, they’re not affected at all.

Especially level three monsters, they are instead attracted by the Spiritual Qi here and know there are treasures in the mountain, so monsters come by from time to time."

Chen Yueling sighed helplessly and bitterly smiled:

"If these famous mountains and rivers could really ensure no worries about monsters, the major Settlement Camps would choose these places to build."

Wang Hao nodded in sudden realization.

Indeed!

If complete isolation from monsters were possible, then building a Settlement Camp here would be very convenient.

Without the threat of monsters, development could proceed with peace of mind.

"Is there a powerful presence here?"

Wang Hao asked casually.

Level three monsters have already appeared.

Surely, they have also attacked here.

Given the prosperity and adherence to rules here, there must be someone capable of keeping order.

"Yes, up on Maoshan, there are at least three Superpower Users, and the disciples’ tokens are sent to the Settlement Camps by one of these Superpower Users."

At this point, Chen Yueling paused and hesitated before continuing:

"And it’s rumored that there might be a Cultivator from the Dark Age remaining here, though by then, Spiritual Qi had already been exhausted.

He was severely injured and had to enter a state of suspended animation using a Secret Technique, relying on a Secret Treasure to sustain his life.

Now that Spiritual Qi has recovered, his spirit can activate the Secret Treasure to vanquish invaders in times of crisis.

The Shangqing Sect invited us here to seek opportunities, partly to enhance mankind’s strength against these dreadful monsters, and also to find this senior and rescue him from suspended animation."

"Oh?"

Wang Hao’s eyes slightly brightened.

A remnant from the Dark Age?

Interesting!

Although during the last wave of the Demon Realm invasion, a majority of the Dragon Country’s Cultivators, especially the top-tier ones, either went to the Demon Realm or sacrificed themselves.

Yet, the surviving second-tier Cultivators are formidable, as they fought others to mutual destruction around the world!

And this remnant was someone from a prestigious sect like Shangqing.

Wang Hao was tempted to consult with him.

Even if he was not that strong, he had undergone professional, systematic training and could guide Wang Hao.

Many aspects, which are just basic knowledge to them, are unknown to Wang Hao.

He might even have some Cultivation Techniques or Secret Techniques in his possession.

"It seems this Maoshan is more dangerous than I imagined!"

Wang Hao commented casually.

There are multiple Superpower Users here; if Maoshan were relatively safe, they would explore it first themselves.

Then they could inform the Settlement Camps later.

Some might even keep it to themselves, slowly developing and exploring it.

This makes sense both emotionally and logically.

After all, these are originally Shangqing’s things!

They rightfully belong to Shangqing.

"Indeed, during the Dark Age, Maoshan was breached by invaders, many disciples were slaughtered, and the archives were destroyed. Much was lost.

Many of the arrays, barriers, and protective measures, without the nourishment of Spiritual Qi, lost their effectiveness. Now, with Otherworld Spiritual Qi infusing in,

many measures have been activated; even passive defenses are very dangerous for us now."

Chen Yueling’s face was serious, with deep concern in her eyes.

"Damn!"

Wang Hao felt a surge of frustration, wanting to curse.

Damn Chen Tianlei, telling him nothing before sending him here.

Wasn’t this setting him up?

If Chen Tianlei had informed him of the specifics, he would have made more meticulous and careful arrangements.

Like bringing along Sun Yaoyao.

She could heal injuries when needed.

"Actually, these are all secondary; after all, this is a huge opportunity. Despite the danger, everyone will want to give it a try."

Chen Yueling clung to Wang Hao’s arm, acting coquettishly:

"Brother-in-law, you must protect me; if I get hurt, my cousin and the others would be sad."

Wang Hao glanced at her.

"We’ll see; it’s so dangerous, I might not even be able to protect myself."

Now he was in a somewhat sour mood.

So he wasn’t as gentle as before.

Chen Yueling was expecting too much; keeping her alive would be quite good enough.

And to keep her unscathed?

Did she really think of him as a god?

"Brother-in-law is so powerful, how could there possibly be danger?"

Chen Yueling continued her coquettishness, flattery, and admiration.

Wang Hao, after all, was just a common man.

Having such a pure, lovely, and invincibly beautiful girl praising you, even seeing you as an idol.

This feeling was indeed very satisfying.

His frustration eased quite a bit.

"Inform the guards to take the ingredients from our car to the kitchen to prepare something tasty.

We will need a large energy expenditure later, so we should eat more protein."

Wang Hao patted her hand and lay down on the couch, stretching with a big yawn.

After such a long ride, he was feeling uncomfortable all over.