Chapter 759: Way to Get Out

Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

So that was how the Magical Merchant Association began! Ye Mo admired Yun Dongxia’s business acumen.

Yun Ziyi continued, “But we can’t take many things at once using the teleportation formation, and only one person can go out each time. I’ve always wanted to go out, but Father didn’t feel it was safe, so he didn’t let me. Only a Yun family member, someone absolutely reliable, is allowed to use it. Only Father, I, and a few elders know about it.”

Then, Yun Ziyi looked dejected and said after a long while, “Four years ago, a Yun family member went out but didn’t return after a month. Our family members have great self-control; they wouldn’t be enticed by the outside world. Father suspected something went wrong, but preferred to believe the person was merely delayed.

Three years ago, we sent another person, but he also didn’t return after a month. Father then realized something was wrong with the formation, so two years ago, he went himself. He never returned.”

Ye Mo understood. Knowing Yun Dongxia was missing, the elders and Sea Merchant Clan members began scheming against the Magical Merchant Association.

But even if outsiders knew about the teleportation formation and captured those who emerged, they couldn’t stop Yun Dongxia. A Great Heaven Peak cultivator would slaughter them all.

Ye Mo considered his arrival four years prior. Did his arrival damage the formation?

Yun Ziyi said despondently, “Three months after Father left, the teleportation formation exploded, leaving only a pit.”

Yun Ziyi looked up at Ye Mo and said, “Brother Ye, knowing you came from the outside, I ask you to help find my father after you leave. Please help bring him back. I have nothing to offer you except myself. If you don’t mind, I’ll be your servant.”

She started to kneel, but Ye Mo stopped her. “I want to know how you know I came from the outside.”

He wasn’t interested in her as a servant. She wasn’t his type, and he already had many women.

Yun Ziyi seemed to anticipate his question. Reseating herself, she said, “A few years ago, a man with a large beard bought an Earth Spirit Fruit and two sets of chi stones. If I’m not mistaken, that was you, Brother Ye. Before that, you used 500 kilograms of gold bricks to exchange for gold cheques. Those bricks were identical in shape and weight.”

Yun Ziyi continued, “Our technology is far inferior to the outside world’s. Some power-generating technology clearly came from outside. The identical bricks, pressed by the same machine, and the lettering—English, I believe—led me to conclude they originated from outside.”

Ye Mo sighed, “Ms. Yun, you’re right. I’m from outside. But you might not expect this—I came to ask how to leave, and it seems you don’t know either.”

Yun Ziyi stared at him in shock. After a moment, she asked, “Brother Ye, how did you get in?”

Ye Mo explained his arrival with Jie Xun.

Yun Ziyi’s disappointment was evident.

Ye Mo said, “Ms. Yun, I must leave. Tell me how the hidden sects leave. Though the formation weakens only every few decades, I can investigate. If I leave, I’ll help you find your father.”

Hope flickered in Yun Ziyi’s eyes. “They use Magical Continent Mountain. Nine peaks form a 240-degree fan shape. The central peak has a large platform—the exit. It opens for six hours every fifty years. They say a Northern Seven Spoon Star Formation connects to it. After three years, one can return via that formation.”

Ye Mo asked, “Is the exit here also a Northern Seven Star Formation?”

“No, only outside,” Yun Ziyi replied.

“Then is there a Northern Seven Star-like place here?” Ye Mo needed the Northern Seven Star Formation to find Bitter Ten Years, essential for his foundation establishment.

Yun Ziyi frowned and shook her head. “No, I’ve never heard of such a place.”

Ye Mo sighed. Finding Bitter Ten Years would be difficult.

Yun Ziyi produced a map. “This is a map of Magical Continent. It’s not complete, but it covers 90% of the locations. It might help.”

Ye Mo examined it. It was precise, including small places like Huang Ping Village.

He stowed the map. “Thank you, this will be useful. I’ll find Xiaoyun; I have other business. If I find a way out, I’ll contact you.”

Knowing Ye Mo was leaving, Yun Ziyi opened a wooden box, producing a bag and a photograph. “This is my father’s picture. The bag contains twenty chi stones. They’re useless to me now, but I hope you’ll take them.”

Ye Mo accepted them; they were useful for cultivation and the portal.

He wouldn't take them for free, however, presenting four jade bottles. “These contain four pills. I’ve labeled them. The Essence Increasing Pill allows you to reach Earth level 100%; the Great Essence Chi Increasing Pill, Heaven level—or rather, Great Heaven. The Face Preserving Pill preserves your beauty forever. The Lotus Life Pill cures any injury. Thank you for the chi stones.”

Yun Ziyi was astonished. Any one pill would cause a fierce battle, yet Ye Mo gave her four! He was incredibly generous!

Ye Mo added, “Oh, and I need your help with something important.”