Chapter 284
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Chapter 284
Walking out on the wharfs which were basically just open walkways while trying to stay concealed would be a pointless endeavor, so Velvet was surveying Erygan proper. She would get to the point she actually had to reveal herself and talk to people, but she wanted to get a good measure of what the city was like first.
More cultivators than expected occupied the city. Cultivators tended to gather together in allied sects or other organizations instead of in cities, though of course there were many places that they frequented more often on their travels. Neutral ground where they could trade with each other was quite important, but usually that resulted in a few big trading houses in particular cities or organized companies that facilitated the exchange of goods between different cultivators.
Velvet couldnt detect a large number of anyone from a specific sect or style throughout the city, nor did they seem to particularly congregate in one space, unless one counted out on the wharfs where the smiths were. But smiths alone didnt make a complete population. People had to buy from them, and many of the more transitory sorts certainly did that. But there were also larger numbers of cultivators who seemed to have permanent residence within the city.
She eavesdropped on many of their conversations. Most werent of use to her, without a specific reason to spy on individuals and learn about them. She picked out many bits and pieces that told her more, however.
Heading out to the lake again?
Just need a few more insights.
Good luck with that. I prefer to stay away myself.The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñòv€l-B1n.
The idea that the lake was special wasnt a startling revelation, with all those stone wharfs carefully constructed for the smiths and the amount of natural energy flowing out of it. But it didnt just seem to be a place to cultivate in general, but where specific places were sought out. And those places came with dangers.
Another small group was planning an expedition of some sort. She overheard some snippets that helped put together a larger picture.
... think were ready?
Should be fine eels
... more worried deep waters.
It would make no sense for Spirit Building cultivators to be afraid of water at any depth- and if they were the things living in that water should be the problem. They made it sound like a harsh desert or volcano or something inherently dangerous.
Everything made more sense when she got back together with the other two, though it was frustrating to learn she had found little unique information. Hoyt shared what he knew about the lake, and how the smiths used it for their forging. Something about the quenching process absorbs the various properties into the materials, or perhaps it is simply the best time for that, Hoyt explained. I didnt really notice many others who seemed as if they were simply planning to cultivate, but perhaps they were in different spots. Its a large lake.
A woman named Putri was the final one of the bunch. She was a member of the Ochre Rock Society, who were some of her greatest customers and also suppliers of the various materials she needed.
A worrying issue was that all of them were in Life Transformation. That made them strong in their own right and also meant they would have more powerful allies. While many of the stronger members of the Twin Soul Sect had been taken in by Everhearts promise of information about ascension where they were subsequently entrapped, the unknown reach of the sect meant they could have many more members at that level of power. It was even possible that two or more of the suspect smiths were part of the Twin Soul Sect. Or none of them, potentially. That would be a fine result, but the members of the Order really wanted to root someone out. Each worked through their various methods, hoping they could find something, even if they couldnt necessarily act directly on that information.
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The offer to instruct people in useful techniques for free was the sort of thing met with great suspicion among cultivators. That had been true around Blackstone Harbor, and it was true in Erygan. But after a month, Anton had a nice few handfuls of students. One of them was a young archer, who he was helping grow in that area along with the actual purpose of the offer which was to teach people Anti-ascension techniques. He wanted to teach them to reveal members of the Twin Soul Sect as well, but that was something that might get him killed if advertised publicly. He would prefer to have more allies in the area or a specific lead into one of the local sects before he attempted any of that.
Young Agus was a strange fellow, and a member of the Tomb Seeking Cult. They werent a band of psychopathic murderers or suicidal people like their name might suggest but that didnt mean they were entirely sane. In fact, they probably werent because they were dedicated to tracking down everything Everheart left behind and studying it with zealous intensity. That wasnt the sort of thing that Anton considered healthy and normal, even though he used a few of Everhearts techniques himself.
Master, Agus bowed his head to Anton. Is it true what they said, that Everheart lived on the moon?
I dont know about lived there, Anton said. But he certainly set up some impressive facilities there. Did you not go yourself?
Agus shook his head, I was too weak at the time. I am not even in Essence Collection yet, he pointed out.
Anton wouldnt say that someone at the peak of Spirit Building was weak, but it was relevant that the young man had been cultivating for a similar length of time to himself. A couple years different maybe, but that was starting to become less relevant. He wasnt untalented, but his access to useful resources was limited. The Tomb Seeking Cult wasnt exactly the most nurturing to their young disciples.
It was quite impressive, Anton admitted. Though I would also consider it quite wasteful.
How so? Agus asked.
Like usual, it all fell apart at the end. Possibly even the giant forest hed managed to cultivate beneath the surface.
The trials of the end are to weed out those with the talent and will to survive, Agus said matter-of-factly.
Anton didnt have the heart to tell him it was probably some sort of prank or bitter revenge against long dead foes. At least the Tomb Seeking Cult had one thing going for them. After they learned that Everheart had set up traps for the Twin Soul Sect well, theyd apparently grown quite zealous in their search. To the point of sort of neglecting some of their younger members, when they really should be teaching them the same things as Anton. Agus was learning from him sort of as a test, to see if he really knew what he claimed. Theyd be quite surprised what Anton really knew about Everheart, though he wasnt sure if he wanted to reveal all of it at any point. Or if he even actually knew what he knew.
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Chapter 284
Walking out on the wharfs which were basically just open walkways while trying to stay concealed would be a pointless endeavor, so Velvet was surveying Erygan proper. She would get to the point she actually had to reveal herself and talk to people, but she wanted to get a good measure of what the city was like first.
More cultivators than expected occupied the city. Cultivators tended to gather together in allied sects or other organizations instead of in cities, though of course there were many places that they frequented more often on their travels. Neutral ground where they could trade with each other was quite important, but usually that resulted in a few big trading houses in particular cities or organized companies that facilitated the exchange of goods between different cultivators.
Velvet couldnt detect a large number of anyone from a specific sect or style throughout the city, nor did they seem to particularly congregate in one space, unless one counted out on the wharfs where the smiths were. But smiths alone didnt make a complete population. People had to buy from them, and many of the more transitory sorts certainly did that. But there were also larger numbers of cultivators who seemed to have permanent residence within the city.
She eavesdropped on many of their conversations. Most werent of use to her, without a specific reason to spy on individuals and learn about them. She picked out many bits and pieces that told her more, however.
Heading out to the lake again?
Just need a few more insights.
Good luck with that. I prefer to stay away myself.The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñòv€l-B1n.
The idea that the lake was special wasnt a startling revelation, with all those stone wharfs carefully constructed for the smiths and the amount of natural energy flowing out of it. But it didnt just seem to be a place to cultivate in general, but where specific places were sought out. And those places came with dangers.
Another small group was planning an expedition of some sort. She overheard some snippets that helped put together a larger picture.
... think were ready?
Should be fine eels
... more worried deep waters.
It would make no sense for Spirit Building cultivators to be afraid of water at any depth- and if they were the things living in that water should be the problem. They made it sound like a harsh desert or volcano or something inherently dangerous.
Everything made more sense when she got back together with the other two, though it was frustrating to learn she had found little unique information. Hoyt shared what he knew about the lake, and how the smiths used it for their forging. Something about the quenching process absorbs the various properties into the materials, or perhaps it is simply the best time for that, Hoyt explained. I didnt really notice many others who seemed as if they were simply planning to cultivate, but perhaps they were in different spots. Its a large lake.
A woman named Putri was the final one of the bunch. She was a member of the Ochre Rock Society, who were some of her greatest customers and also suppliers of the various materials she needed.
A worrying issue was that all of them were in Life Transformation. That made them strong in their own right and also meant they would have more powerful allies. While many of the stronger members of the Twin Soul Sect had been taken in by Everhearts promise of information about ascension where they were subsequently entrapped, the unknown reach of the sect meant they could have many more members at that level of power. It was even possible that two or more of the suspect smiths were part of the Twin Soul Sect. Or none of them, potentially. That would be a fine result, but the members of the Order really wanted to root someone out. Each worked through their various methods, hoping they could find something, even if they couldnt necessarily act directly on that information.
-----
The offer to instruct people in useful techniques for free was the sort of thing met with great suspicion among cultivators. That had been true around Blackstone Harbor, and it was true in Erygan. But after a month, Anton had a nice few handfuls of students. One of them was a young archer, who he was helping grow in that area along with the actual purpose of the offer which was to teach people Anti-ascension techniques. He wanted to teach them to reveal members of the Twin Soul Sect as well, but that was something that might get him killed if advertised publicly. He would prefer to have more allies in the area or a specific lead into one of the local sects before he attempted any of that.
Young Agus was a strange fellow, and a member of the Tomb Seeking Cult. They werent a band of psychopathic murderers or suicidal people like their name might suggest but that didnt mean they were entirely sane. In fact, they probably werent because they were dedicated to tracking down everything Everheart left behind and studying it with zealous intensity. That wasnt the sort of thing that Anton considered healthy and normal, even though he used a few of Everhearts techniques himself.
Master, Agus bowed his head to Anton. Is it true what they said, that Everheart lived on the moon?
I dont know about lived there, Anton said. But he certainly set up some impressive facilities there. Did you not go yourself?
Agus shook his head, I was too weak at the time. I am not even in Essence Collection yet, he pointed out.
Anton wouldnt say that someone at the peak of Spirit Building was weak, but it was relevant that the young man had been cultivating for a similar length of time to himself. A couple years different maybe, but that was starting to become less relevant. He wasnt untalented, but his access to useful resources was limited. The Tomb Seeking Cult wasnt exactly the most nurturing to their young disciples.
It was quite impressive, Anton admitted. Though I would also consider it quite wasteful.
How so? Agus asked.
Like usual, it all fell apart at the end. Possibly even the giant forest hed managed to cultivate beneath the surface.
The trials of the end are to weed out those with the talent and will to survive, Agus said matter-of-factly.
Anton didnt have the heart to tell him it was probably some sort of prank or bitter revenge against long dead foes. At least the Tomb Seeking Cult had one thing going for them. After they learned that Everheart had set up traps for the Twin Soul Sect well, theyd apparently grown quite zealous in their search. To the point of sort of neglecting some of their younger members, when they really should be teaching them the same things as Anton. Agus was learning from him sort of as a test, to see if he really knew what he claimed. Theyd be quite surprised what Anton really knew about Everheart, though he wasnt sure if he wanted to reveal all of it at any point. Or if he even actually knew what he knew.
Chapter 284Walking out on the wharfs which were basically just open walkways while trying to stay concealed would be a pointless endeavor, so Velvet was surveying Erygan proper. She would get to the point she actually had to reveal herself and talk to people, but she wanted to get a good measure of what the city was like first.More cultivators than expected occupied the city. Cultivators tended to gather together in allied sects or other organizations instead of in cities, though of course there were many places that they frequented more often on their travels. Neutral ground where they could trade with each other was quite important, but usually that resulted in a few big trading houses in particular cities or organized companies that facilitated the exchange of goods between different cultivators. Velvet couldnt detect a large number of anyone from a specific sect or style throughout the city, nor did they seem to particularly congregate in one space, unless one counted out on the wharfs where the smiths were. But smiths alone didnt make a complete population. People had to buy from them, and many of the more transitory sorts certainly did that. But there were also larger numbers of cultivators who seemed to have permanent residence within the city. She eavesdropped on many of their conversations. Most werent of use to her, without a specific reason to spy on individuals and learn about them. She picked out many bits and pieces that told her more, however.Heading out to the lake again?Just need a few more insights.Good luck with that. I prefer to stay away myself.The debut release of this chapter happened at Novl-B1n.The idea that the lake was special wasnt a startling revelation, with all those stone wharfs carefully constructed for the smiths and the amount of natural energy flowing out of it. But it didnt just seem to be a place to cultivate in general, but where specific places were sought out. And those places came with dangers.Another small group was planning an expedition of some sort. She overheard some snippets that helped put together a larger picture.... think were ready?Should be fine eels... more worried deep waters.It would make no sense for Spirit Building cultivators to be afraid of water at any depth- and if they were the things living in that water should be the problem. They made it sound like a harsh desert or volcano or something inherently dangerous. Everything made more sense when she got back together with the other two, though it was frustrating to learn she had found little unique information. Hoyt shared what he knew about the lake, and how the smiths used it for their forging. Something about the quenching process absorbs the various properties into the materials, or perhaps it is simply the best time for that, Hoyt explained. I didnt really notice many others who seemed as if they were simply planning to cultivate, but perhaps they were in different spots. Its a large lake.A woman named Putri was the final one of the bunch. She was a member of the Ochre Rock Society, who were some of her greatest customers and also suppliers of the various materials she needed. A worrying issue was that all of them were in Life Transformation. That made them strong in their own right and also meant they would have more powerful allies. While many of the stronger members of the Twin Soul Sect had been taken in by Everhearts promise of information about ascension where they were subsequently entrapped, the unknown reach of the sect meant they could have many more members at that level of power. It was even possible that two or more of the suspect smiths were part of the Twin Soul Sect. Or none of them, potentially. That would be a fine result, but the members of the Order really wanted to root someone out. Each worked through their various methods, hoping they could find something, even if they couldnt necessarily act directly on that information.-----The offer to instruct people in useful techniques for free was the sort of thing met with great suspicion among cultivators. That had been true around Blackstone Harbor, and it was true in Erygan. But after a month, Anton had a nice few handfuls of students. One of them was a young archer, who he was helping grow in that area along with the actual purpose of the offer which was to teach people Anti-ascension techniques. He wanted to teach them to reveal members of the Twin Soul Sect as well, but that was something that might get him killed if advertised publicly. He would prefer to have more allies in the area or a specific lead into one of the local sects before he attempted any of that. Young Agus was a strange fellow, and a member of the Tomb Seeking Cult. They werent a band of psychopathic murderers or suicidal people like their name might suggest but that didnt mean they were entirely sane. In fact, they probably werent because they were dedicated to tracking down everything Everheart left behind and studying it with zealous intensity. That wasnt the sort of thing that Anton considered healthy and normal, even though he used a few of Everhearts techniques himself. Master, Agus bowed his head to Anton. Is it true what they said, that Everheart lived on the moon?I dont know about lived there, Anton said. But he certainly set up some impressive facilities there. Did you not go yourself?Agus shook his head, I was too weak at the time. I am not even in Essence Collection yet, he pointed out.Anton wouldnt say that someone at the peak of Spirit Building was weak, but it was relevant that the young man had been cultivating for a similar length of time to himself. A couple years different maybe, but that was starting to become less relevant. He wasnt untalented, but his access to useful resources was limited. The Tomb Seeking Cult wasnt exactly the most nurturing to their young disciples.It was quite impressive, Anton admitted. Though I would also consider it quite wasteful.How so? Agus asked.Like usual, it all fell apart at the end. Possibly even the giant forest hed managed to cultivate beneath the surface.The trials of the end are to weed out those with the talent and will to survive, Agus said matter-of-factly. Anton didnt have the heart to tell him it was probably some sort of prank or bitter revenge against long dead foes. At least the Tomb Seeking Cult had one thing going for them. After they learned that Everheart had set up traps for the Twin Soul Sect well, theyd apparently grown quite zealous in their search. To the point of sort of neglecting some of their younger members, when they really should be teaching them the same things as Anton. Agus was learning from him sort of as a test, to see if he really knew what he claimed. Theyd be quite surprised what Anton really knew about Everheart, though he wasnt sure if he wanted to reveal all of it at any point. Or if he even actually knew what he knew.
