Lin Yun planned to first search the areas of the Ancestral Heart Realm where humans mainly operated.
Before setting off, however, he decided to visit Heart City first.
Heart City was the core of the Ancestral Heart Realm and the central hub for all kinds of resources and treasures. What if a Source Heart happened to be there?
Just as Lin Yun was approaching Heart City, the communication bracelet of the Infinite Heavenly Palace transmitted Zou Dongsheng’s voice.
“Young Master, where are you right now?” Zou Dongsheng asked.
“I’m on my way to Heart City at the moment. Is something wrong?” Lin Yun enquired at once.
Lin Yun knew that Zou Dongsheng rarely contacted him unless there was a reason. This sudden message probably meant something important.
“There is news about beastman essence blood. I’m in Heart City right now. Since you’re already heading here, come straight over. We’ll meet in Heart City and I’ll explain everything in person,” Zou Dongsheng said.
Lin Yun’s heart leapt with joy at the mention of beastman essence blood.
He had been waiting far too long for this. He had long wanted to open a new divine vein and raise his physical-body realm.
Ever since arriving in the Ancestral Land, his cultivation realm had advanced greatly, yet his physical body had barely improved. Among cultivators of the same level, his body was no longer as heaven-defying as it once was.
“Great, I’m coming now!”
After replying through the bracelet, Lin Yun flew at full speed toward Heart City.
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Lin Yun was already close. Flying at maximum speed, he reached the city gates in half a day.
Once inside, he immediately contacted Zou Dongsheng again. The two arranged to meet in a private room on the second floor of an inn.
Lin Yun pushed open the door and stepped inside.
“Young Master.” Zou Dongsheng rose to his feet the moment he saw him.
“Zou Dongsheng, did you come alone? Where’s An Yun?” Lin Yun glanced around and saw only Zou Dongsheng in the room.
“What’s this? Young Master, have you missed An Yun after not seeing her for so long?” Zou Dongsheng teased with a smile.
Lin Yun gave an embarrassed, wry smile. “Don’t talk nonsense. An Yun and I are just fellow disciples.”
“A few years ago, An Yun left on her own to seek opportunities. She had been stuck at the Transformation Dao stage for too long and could only try to find her own fortune,” Zou Dongsheng explained.
“I see. I hope she succeeds,” Lin Yun murmured.
“An Yun is actually very talented. Among those of us still left from the Infinite Heavenly Palace, her strength now ranks near the top. I also hope she breaks through,” Zou Dongsheng said.
“To be honest, I’m also feeling rather stuck at my current bottleneck. Stepping into the Harmony stage feels extremely difficult,” Lin Yun said as he sat down opposite Zou Dongsheng.
Zou Dongsheng laughed. “Young Master, you’ve only been in the Transformation Dao stage for a short while. That hardly counts as being stuck. You haven’t even pushed forward properly yet. If you were still unable to reach Harmony after several hundred thousand years, then you’d be truly stuck. Of course, I definitely hope you break through smoothly.”
“I hope so,” Lin Yun sighed.
He had no real confidence about his next breakthrough.
“Young Master, how has the search for Source Hearts been going these past years?” Zou Dongsheng asked.
“The one we found in the Twin Venerates Pavilion is the third. Two are still missing. I’ve already scoured all nine human domains and found nothing. I’m afraid the last two will be very hard to locate. The reason I came to the Ancestral Heart Realm this time is to search here. If I still can’t complete the set, then the remaining Source Hearts are probably among the other races,” Lin Yun said helplessly.
“Young Master, gathering Source Hearts was never going to be easy. There’s no need to rush,” Zou Dongsheng consoled.
Lin Yun nodded.
“By the way, Zou Dongsheng, have you obtained the beastman essence blood?” Lin Yun looked up and asked.
At this, Zou Dongsheng’s expression grew solemn.
“This matter is a little complicated. There is currently a beastman corpse of extremely high quality, and it has been dead for less than a year. This corpse could help Young Master open a divine vein to maximum effect.”
Zou Dongsheng continued, “The seller is a beastman powerhouse whose strength and status are equivalent to a human Supreme. The corpse he is selling belongs to his rival within the beastman race.”
Lin Yun understood at once. This beastman expert had killed his rival and was now selling the body.
After all, the corpse of a beastman powerhouse contained many precious materials in various parts.
