Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 329 - 230: The Annoyed Wang Cai

This Gluttony Light was a delightful surprise for Mu Can, who never imagined this interesting old man would present him with such a grand gift. But after careful contemplation, Mu Can also understood the key point. In any case, the old man had made his choice, and since he had bet on him, it might as well be an all-in bet.

"You better not let me down, kid. This Gluttony Light is the savings I’ve accumulated over many years, and now I’m giving it all to you." After giving all of the Gluttony Light to Mu Can, the old man showed a pained expression.

Mu Can and Wang Cai didn’t fully understand the Gluttony Light, but the old man knew in his heart that this light could not only enhance a Cultivator’s quality but also improve their sensitivity to the Heavenly Dao. The higher a Cultivator’s level, the more they value the ability to resonate with the Heavenly Dao.

"Senior, I have one last question for you," said Mu Can after pondering for a moment.

"Speak your mind, let it out if you have something to say," the old man waved his hand languidly, signaling Mu Can to speak without inhibition.

"Why did you choose me?" Mu Can asked, looking at the old man with anticipation.

"I’ve waited endless years and hadn’t found a seed worth investing in. I had already given up on the idea. Even your performance in the trial just now didn’t impress me, but your shameless persistence afterwards did catch my eye. Besides, kid, your strength is not bad. It sparked a bit of appreciation for talent in me, otherwise, you’d still have a ways to go," said the old man with a smile, making Mu Can a bit embarrassed.

This was a bond formed by a pee that was never urinated out.

"Alright, scram. And don’t forget you must pass the final test, otherwise it would be a waste of my treasure." Speaking of his Gluttony Light, the old man was obviously reluctant to part with it. It was a real treasure, whose effects would slowly manifest over time.

After saying goodbye to the old man, Mu Can discussed the experience with Wang Cai, then heard a series of howls from Wang Cai’s side, as if Wang Cai was annoyed about something. Then, a loud noise erupted, and there was silence on that side.

Mu Can, feeling anxious after hearing no response from Wang Cai, kept trying to make contact using his consciousness. If it weren’t for the fact that the Reincarnation Pearl showed no abnormalities, Mu Can might have feared that Wang Cai had encountered some danger and was taken out without a chance to fight back.

A stick of incense later, Wang Cai’s voice finally came from the Sea of Consciousness again, this time filled with curses.

"Woof! I knew that stone wasn’t simple, I regret it! But I didn’t force the old man inside to come out, letting the opportunity slip away." Mu Can figured out the situation from Wang Cai’s words.

It turned out that after passing the trial, Wang Cai had discovered the roadside boulder but hadn’t thought much of it. Only after Mu Can shared his experience did Wang Cai suddenly realize why he had howled in frustration earlier.

Now aware of the hidden opportunity, Wang Cai desperately ran down the stone staircase, only to run into a transparent wall after a few steps and knock himself unconscious.

"You’re not serious, are you?" said Mu Can with a helpless face. If it hadn’t been for the interruption of their connection while communicating with the old man earlier, Mu Can would have already reminded Wang Cai about this.

"Woof! It’s all your fault, kid. Why didn’t you tell me this earlier? You made me miss such a great opportunity. No, you’ll have to accompany me. Lord Wang Cai is very unhappy now."

Mu Can could clearly hear the grinding of Wang Cai’s teeth and could tell that missing an opportunity was indeed frustrating for Wang Cai. Although Mu Can felt sympathy for Wang Cai in his heart, he dared not show it.

If Wang Cai were to detect any sympathy in his tone, who knows how he might exploit Mu Can.

"Sigh, what’s destined shall be, and no amount of force can make it happen if it’s not meant to be," Wang Cai sighed and slowly said. The opportunity had gone, and he had not become the final trial’s chosen one. This was an unchangeable fact, and he had to become more open-minded.

"Enough with that, stop faking. The Clone Technique should also be suitable for Spiritual Body cultivation. When I really get it, won’t I share some with you?" Mu Can said, trying to console him.

"At least you have some conscience, kid. Woof! Stop talking, Lord Wang Cai is climbing up again. This time I won’t miss even the smallest detail," said Wang Cai before cutting off the connection, leaving Mu Can alone, shaking his head wordlessly.

If only he had known how the dog would react, he wouldn’t have told it about the opportunity. Now he had driven Wang Cai crazy.

Mu Can shook his head and slowly climbed upward.

He didn’t know what material the staircase was made of. It was incredibly hard, and even with his full force, Mu Can could only leave a shallow white mark which quickly disappeared.

And the scenery alongside the staircase never changed – clouds and mist surrounded it, hiding everything beside the staircase from view. It was like there were invisible walls on either side, preventing him from seeing or touching anything there.

The path downwards was blocked by a transparent wall, just as Wang Cai had encountered.

With no way back and nowhere to go on either side, those climbing the staircase could only keep moving forward, with no possibility of return.

Thus, Mu Can did not know how long he had walked. Although he kept an eye on the staircase and the surrounding scenery, he detected no changes. Gradually, Mu Can became a bit irritable, the monotonous clouds before him and the seemingly endless staircase ahead seemed to be suffocating him, an urge to break free and erupt growing inside him.

This feeling was extremely foreign to Mu Can. Since his breakthrough to Martial Saint, his mental cultivation had greatly improved.

"There’s something strange about this mountain path," Mu Can stopped his steps, calmed his emotions, and looked at the stone steps with a complex expression.

This stairway certainly contained some sort of Array. It could even make a Martial Saint restless and filled with a desire to kill.

"Could this also be a part of the trial?" Mu Can wondered to himself.