As the system's impotent rage echoed, streaks of golden light shot out from Ye Fan's ring!
The golden light, upon contact with the grand formation's barrier, spread across it.
Exquisite and complex runes, densely packed, appeared on the barrier.
Then...
To everyone's dumbfounded gaze, the entire barrier shattered!
"Pat, pat, pat..."
Several items fell to the ground, their light extinguished.
The cultivator at the Void Comprehension level 9 narrowed his eyes.
He recognized one of the items.
More precisely, it was something he had seen the three imposters at the entrance use before.
It seemed to be a material needed to break the formation.
He had bet correctly!
Although Ye Fan's "method of breaking" seemed a bit odd to him, he didn't think much of it.
After all, Ye Fan was just a cultivator at the peak Nascent Soul stage in his eyes. He couldn't possibly have destroyed it with his own power.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been trapped here for so long; they would have acted directly long ago.
Seeing this, Ye Fan's lips twitched...
This damned system was definitely up to something again!
Those so-called runes earlier were fake; they could only fool these laymen.
In reality, the formation was destroyed by brute force of energy, no different from what the system had done before.
Based on Ye Fan's observation, the system seemed reluctant to act against those who held no ill will towards him.
Perhaps it was bound by some program settings, unable to act offensively.
Now, the system creating this diversion was definitely up to no good!
It was probably eyeing the physical bodies of these three Void Comprehension realm cultivators!
Tsk!
How base!
"Thank you for your trouble, senior!"
The three Void Comprehension realm cultivators, having recovered from their shock, quickly stepped forward and cupped their hands in thanks.
A barrage of flattery followed!
The subsequent exploration still depended on Ye Fan, the professional. When else would they butter him up if not now?!
Ye Fan didn't say much about these people shamelessly sticking to him.
Anyway, once the Black Soul Grass was found, it would be over. Let them follow if they wished.
After another half a day, the group finally reached the location of the Black Soul Grass.
The Black Soul Grass grew beside a large tree at the foot of the mountain, with some other medicinal herbs scattered around.
The area showed no signs of combat, suggesting no one else had been here yet.
As they walked, the three Void Comprehension realm cultivators felt a sense of lingering fear.
The formations they encountered along the way were more terrifying than the last. If not for Ye Fan, the professional, they might have died several times over!
Fortunately, fortunately...
The energy fluctuations of the Black Soul Grass made the eyes of the three Void Comprehension realm cultivators burn with desire.
Although they didn't know exactly what it was, judging solely by its energy fluctuations, it was definitely something good!
So good that even beings at their level would be tempted!
For the sake of their long-term plans, they eventually suppressed their greed...
Huang Huihong took a deep breath and cupped his hands towards Ye Fan, "Please, senior!"
Herb harvesting was a complex art. If someone ignorant messed with it, the medicinal properties could be severely damaged.
It could even render the herb useless!
This was why the social status of a harvester was no less than that of an alchemist or a refiner.
Ye Fan nodded and walked a few steps to the tree.
Harvesting herbs was not as simple as just pulling them out.
The Black Soul Grass, the semi-mature herbs around it, and even the large tree nearby maintained a subtle energetic balance.
Careless or violent harvesting would undoubtedly shatter this balance.
At that time, various energy conflicts would erupt, and it was possible that all these herbs would be destroyed!
This was also why cultivators cultivated their own herbs.
Firstly, for mass production, and secondly, for easier harvesting.
After all, the balance between artificially cultivated herbs could be controlled by humans.
Fortunately, none of this was a problem for Ye Fan; he could even do it bare-handed without any tools.
Just as Ye Fan was about to act, a shout suddenly came.
"Stop!"
Everyone turned to see more than a dozen cultivators walking towards them.
"Kid, we saw this thing first!" the leading cultivator said arrogantly. "Be sensible and scram, or don't blame us for being rude!"
The little witch glanced disdainfully at the newcomers.
At most Void Comprehension level one, a bunch of trash!
Shan Ji and Xiang Jiao Jun subconsciously began to peel garlic.
After peeling a couple, they suddenly remembered that the newcomers weren't demonic beasts, and awkwardly put it away...
"It's them..." the Void Comprehension level nine cultivator's face changed.
"You know them?" Ye Fan asked curiously.
"This is a bit troublesome..." the Void Comprehension level nine cultivator frowned. "These people themselves are not strong, but their leader's elder brother is very powerful... His elder brother is from the Heavenly Eagle Gang, a branch under the Lingxiao Hall. And in the Lingxiao Hall, cultivators above the Void Refining realm are as common as flies, beings we absolutely cannot afford to offend..."
With a few words, the Void Comprehension level nine cultivator explained the chain of connections to influential figures.
After listening, Huang Huihong's heart sank...
He had heard of the Lingxiao Hall; it was one of the super-large factions in Geshi City.
In his heart, Ye Fan was indeed very powerful, but not powerful enough to challenge the Lingxiao Hall...
It's over...
Being targeted by such people, the Black Soul Grass was probably out of the question...
Huang Huihong tugged at Ye Fan's sleeve and whispered, "Senior Ye, perhaps we should give up..."
To be honest, he was scared.
A treasure was good, but only if one could keep their life to claim it...
"That doesn't seem right," Ye Fan said with difficulty. "I promised you before and received my reward. How can I be a person who breaks their word?"
"Oh, you brat, what are you saying? Are you planning to fight?" the leading cultivator asked arrogantly. "To dare to challenge me, Duan Minggui, in Geshi City, you have some courage!"
"There were many like you before," Duan Minggui narrowed his eyes. "But now, their graves are overgrown with weeds."
"Sect Leader Duan," the Void Comprehension level nine cultivator cupped his hands. "There might be some misunderstanding today..."
"Li Goudan, stop your nonsense!" Duan Minggui cursed. "It's not your place to play peacemaker!"
The Void Comprehension level nine cultivator's face turned black, and his right hand under his sleeve clenched into a fist...
His name hadn't been dared to be called by anyone for a long time.
Those who had called him before had basically been sent to their deaths by him.
But this person in front of him, he really couldn't afford to offend...
"I think this is a good idea. Didn't you always want to meet my elder brother?" Duan Minggui suddenly smiled. "If you kill these guys, I'll introduce you to my brother when we go out."
At these words, Li Goudan's heart stirred!