A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 973 - 959: Contract of Cooperation

This unusual mode of transportation was something Baiyu had never seen before.

However, this giant jellyfish was surprisingly comfortable to ride, very soft, like the finest leather sofa.

"Be careful, there should be trouble ahead."

At this moment, Machima warned.

Baiyu looked ahead and saw a large mass of dark clouds gathering, filled with thunder and lightning, and it was clear that this jellyfish was about to pass through those clouds.

Soon.

The two of them entered the cloud layer brimming with lightning.

Even at the Grandmaster Realm, facing the power of nature was still fraught with danger.

Terrifying lightning spread continuously, and Baiyu could only resist with his Blood Qi. Even so, when the lightning as thick as buckets struck his body, it felt no less painful than being hit by a cannonball.

However, the jellyfish they rode didn’t seem to fear the lightning at all.

After a long journey of one hour, Baiyu and Machima finally jumped off the jellyfish onto a thorn-filled road.

This road connected to a large expanse of aerial land.

According to Machima, this was the real Aerial Garden.

This road was a test given by Seven Coils to its followers. By passing through this thorny path, they could enter the true Holy Land.

Without further ado, Machima and Baiyu stepped onto this path one after the other.

These thorns weren’t just simple plants; many were iron spikes, extremely sturdy, and could easily cut the skin, causing wounds.

As a Half-Body Cultivator, Baiyu’s skin was as tough as Iron Stone, so he wasn’t very afraid.

However, Machima was not as fortunate, with scratches all over her skin, bleeding incessantly.

But in the end.

They managed to pass through the road safely.

At the end of the road was the legendary Aerial Garden.

This was a vast land with beautiful scenery and pleasant views, but it was hard to discern much at a glance.

However.

Upon stepping onto this land, the rich Spiritual Qi almost condensed the air into liquid form. Just a gentle breath made one feel refreshed.

"The place where a Divine Spirit died surely gives birth to such a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land kind of cultivation Holy Land. Cultivating here for a year might be worth ten years of hard cultivation outside."

Machima commented softly.

"Where should we go now?" Baiyu looked at this forest where the trees were unusually large, feeling a sense of bewilderment.

This place was too vast.

If they wandered around like headless chickens, they might encounter many dangers. After all, this was a place where Divine Spirits once dwelt; who knows what ghostly things might be found here.

In Baiyu’s impression.

These Divine Spirits were not normal creatures.

"According to my memory, in ’Seven Steps to Slash Seven Coils,’ it’s recorded that this place should be the Whispering Forest of the Aerial Garden, and where we need to go is the Palace of Seven Coils.

There lies the relics of Seven Coils after its death.

Although the contamination might be severe, I need to reach there to help restore my full strength."

Machima said to Baiyu, "I need to find the Source of Magic Power of Seven Coils; it’s the most important thing left by it. It’s like the Eye of the Black Moon in your hand.

Of course.

Not everyone can use the Eye of the Black Moon, but this Source of Magic Power can be absorbed as long as one can withstand it."

"Uh, what’s in it for me then?"

Baiyu asked directly.

After all, along the way, aside from killing the Countess and gaining a batch of Extraordinary Knowledge Points, he hadn’t gained much else.

Instead, it felt more like Machima had dragged him along to do hard labor.

"Benefit? When I recover my strength, I’ll be your greatest support. You need the Golden Fruit, and although it’s difficult to obtain, I know several places where it can be found.

Like the Mist Sea and the Bottomless Canyon.

Once I regain my strength, I can visit these forbidden places to get them for you.

And in the Great City, you’ll be able to walk with pride everywhere."

Machima was painting grand pictures.

However.

Baiyu remained unmoved.

Since they had already reached the Aerial Garden, the information Machima possessed wasn’t very important to him; she was seeking the Source of Seven Coils’ Power, which he didn’t need.

Instead, why not take this opportunity?

Explore the Aerial Garden himself; he might make some good discoveries.

Machima looked at Baiyu with a hint of amusement, "What are you planning to do?"

"Have you heard of venture capital?"

Baiyu smiled, "Among the Seven Gods, one is called the God of Justice, though I prefer to call Him the God of Merchants, the Contract God."

Machima instantly understood Baiyu’s idea.

This guy.

Actually wanted to sign a contract with her.

Judging by his expression, he had probably drafted many unequal terms in his mind, clearly being a super con artist.

Then the two engaged in a friendly discussion lasting forty minutes.

Finally.

They reached an agreement on a contract satisfying both parties.

Once Machima regained her strength, she would help Baiyu obtain three Golden Fruits.

This was the main clause.

There were many additional conditions below it.

Of course, for Machima, she wasn’t losing out either; having Baiyu as a major helper would make her task much easier this time.

It was a mutually satisfactory deal.

With the descent of Divine Power from the God of Justice, the contract was instantly burned to black ash after signing.

"Let’s go and have a look inside the Whispering Forest first. According to the records in the books, there might be a namer of Seven Coils here. It guards a treasure, but after all these years, the namer has probably long perished. So, going there to find this thing now shouldn’t be dangerous."

Machima laid out the next plan.

However.

She only knew what was in this area; she didn’t know the exact locations.

After all, the various ancient books she consulted about Seven Coils were the works of later scholars, filled with personal biases, and they didn’t clearly understand information about the Aerial Garden.

Simply put.

They were just a master class of historical keyboard politics.

Many ancient books contained errors, so they couldn’t be fully trusted.

However.

Baiyu and Machima quickly realized that they couldn’t get out of this forest.

Every once in a while, they found themselves back at the starting point, and both were certain they weren’t caught in any Illusion Array or Spirit Array.

"No, it’s the trees and stones here that are moving.

This thing.

I’ve seen it before."

Baiyu pointed at a stone in front of him and said in a deep voice.

Machima also frowned, looking around.

The trees rustled with the gentle breeze, and the entire forest was silent.

Machima and Baiyu exchanged a glance.

Soon.

They understood each other’s intention.

If the walking path was ineffective, then they would go from the sky.

These towering ancient trees were extremely tall, with their canopies forming a continuous cover, allowing sunlight to penetrate only through the gaps. Advancing on the canopy posed almost no obstacles for them.

In this way, they could find the treasure Machima mentioned more quickly.

The areas with treasures generally had Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi differing from other places, making it easy for people with high Spirituality to sense it.