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.

to the crowd. People who saw what Benjamin had done went crazy trying to get the number

you really want one, you can try begging me for it. Who knows? I might take

choice but to flatter and fawn over him because, without the number plate, he would not be able to collect the herbs.

earlier was a mere misunderstanding. In fact, I honor you very much. I would love that you get me a number plate. Would you?" Zachary said politely. But

understand?" Benjamin said to the disciples of Mortal Level who

that Benjamin would do his best to make things difficult for

the personal disciple of a steward, the disciples

and happy to hear what Benjamin had said. That meant that they had one less competitor,

knew that he could never change Benjamin's mind, so he decided to leave. He could not bring himself to beg someone like

see Zachary walking away like that. With a sinister smile, he turned to one of the disciples of Mortal Level, whispered a few

away from Benjamin, Zachary turned on the Treasure-hunting Compass, and got into the second world, right

check. Are there any other mountains in this area, besides the

replied gently.

few moments later, she said, "I have found that there is the Dragon Mountain. It lies about

a little far from here, but that is better than nothing," Zachary said to himself, and logged off the system. Soon after that, he packed a

was that the Welkin Sect's disciples, who were guarding the entrance of the sect, would stop him on his way out.

run some errands. Would you please let me out?" Zachary asked politely.

do you have to run? You know the rules. The disciples at the

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