Treasure Hunting

The Herbal Mountain, which was located right next to the Welkin Sect, was actually a bluff mountain, and herbs under the third grade grew on it, in abundance.

As it was very steep from all sides and most of the herbs grew on the sheer cliffs, collecting herbs posed a challenge to whoever wanted to do so. Nevertheless, many disciples wanted to try their luck.

Zachary followed the crowd to the foot of the Herbal Mountain. When he reached there, he saw many disciples already waiting there anxiously. Most of them were at the Foundation Establishment.

"Don't push. Only those disciples who get the number plates can have access to the Herbal Mountain. Only one hundred are available, and it is first come, first served," someone shouted in the front of the crowd.

"Please, give me one. If you give it to me, I promise I will do anything for you. Anything!"

"This is my last chance to become an official disciple! Please, help me! I request you to give me a chance."

"Dude, the happiness of the rest of my life depends on you now."

Almost all the disciples at the Foundation Establishment seemed to have gone crazy. Yelling and pushing one another, they were trying to get close to the disciples who were holding the number plates, as they wanted them desperately.

Zachary was a little surprised to see such a scene. Narrowing his eyes, he activated Shadow Pace and elbowed his way through the crowd hurriedly, until he got to the front. A few disciples at the Mortal Level from the Welkin Sect were handing out the number plates. Since only a hundred number plates were available, it was evident that there were not enough for everyone. Without hesitating, Zachary reached out and tried to grab the one which was the closest to him. Just as he was about to get hold of one, a hand appeared from nowhere and snatched it.

"You! Loser! How dare you try to sneak your way here and rob the others' chances to get to the Herbal Mountain! Do you really think that you are capable of becoming a formal disciple?" a familiar voice called out mockingly.

Turning around, Zachary saw the man who had snatched the number plate from him. It was none other than Benjamin, whom he had insulted with his Shadow Pace.

Zachary was a little surprised and worried to see Benjamin. He knew that he could get into trouble because, besides being loathsome, Benjamin was an obnoxious person.

at Zachary, Benjamin shook the number plate and threw it to the crowd. People who saw what Benjamin had done went crazy trying to

are a loser? Then, why do you still want to collect the herbs? If you really want one, you can try begging me for it. Who knows? I might take pity on you

had no choice but to flatter and fawn over him because,

fact, I honor you very much. I would love that you

sure. Hey, guys! Listen, Zachary wants a number plate. Please make sure that he never gets one. Do all of you understand?" Benjamin said to the disciples of Mortal Level who were handing out the number plates. It was evident that Benjamin was

shouted aloud. Now, he knew that Benjamin would do his best to make things difficult for him.

Benjamin was the personal disciple of a steward, the disciples of Mortal Level nodded their heads,

disciples at the Foundation Establishment were relieved and happy to hear what Benjamin had said. That meant that they had one less competitor, and their chances to get into the Herbal Mountain

Benjamin's mind, so he decided to leave. He could not bring himself to beg someone like Benjamin. In fact, he had already gone against his will, by talking to

smile, he turned to one of the disciples of Mortal Level, whispered a few words.

from Benjamin, Zachary turned on the Treasure-hunting Compass, and got into the second world, right after he had returned

besides the Herbal Mountain, from where

Mimi replied

is the Dragon Mountain. It lies about a mile away from

better than nothing," Zachary said to himself, and logged off the system. Soon after that, he packed a few things, left the treehouse, and headed for the

that the Welkin Sect's disciples, who were guarding the entrance

Would you please let

disciples at the Foundation Establishment cannot leave the Welkin

do not say anything. I will bring you something nice, if you let me get out," Zachary said, with a big smile on