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Chapter 1948 - 407: The Crane Elder

Passing by the corpse of the Corpse King of Xiangshan, Princess Qingyan glanced at it, feeling truly sorrowful for him.

Not killing that kid brought disaster upon himself, and she hoped he would remember this well in Hell.

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On the other side, after leaving the Blue Ice Cave, Lin Yifan headed to a nearby small city to inquire about which of the Northern Sixteen Kingdoms contained the "Snow Moon Mountain" marked on the Beast Skin Map.

After asking for a long time, he got no answers, as if the mountain never existed.

Perhaps due to the passage of time, the mountain's name had changed, or Snow Moon Mountain no longer existed.

He would need to buy a dozen or so maps to see if any area in the Northern Sixteen Kingdoms matched the terrain depicted on the Beast Skin Map.

After purchasing the maps and observing them for most of the day, he still had no results.

Helpless, he had no choice but to visit some elderly cultivators.

The high or low realm determines the length of life, and the significant figures are either royal nobles or sect elders.

Given his current identity, it was a bit difficult to meet these people; if word of his deeds in other places had already reached their ears, he would be in even more danger.

Unable to visit royal nobles and sect elders, perhaps a hidden master would be a good place to seek help.

So he went to bustling places to inquire, searching for where a hidden master might be.

After visiting several cities, he finally heard of a place in a neighboring country where there was a hidden master.

However, this hidden master was reclusive, refusing to meet anyone, and was as elusive as the dragon's head. Finding him would be exceptionally difficult.

Nothing in the world is difficult as long as one sets their mind to it.

If Liu Bei could pay three visits to the thatched hut, he believed that with his sincerity, he could move this hidden master.

So, having prepared some gifts, he set off to the place where the hidden master resided in the neighboring country.

Arriving at a snowy forest land, he looked out and saw a unified type of trees.

In the middle of the snowy forest was a stream formed by melting snow, murmuring gently, crisp to the extreme.

The stream was clear and transparent, the bottom visible; the cold wind was refreshing, invigorating the mind.

Such a beautiful scene was simply paradise on earth, with no pollution in sight.

The hidden master chose this place, showing a remarkably unique vision.

Such a good environment had no residents, probably because it was too remote.

Actually, this thought was incorrect, as he soon realized upon entering the forest why no one lived there.

In the forest were the shadows of powerful spirit beasts everywhere, besides which some poisonous creatures emitted noxious gases, threatening any ordinary person who ventured in recklessly with their life.

It was said that many cultivators who went to visit had never returned. Lin Yifan didn't know if he would become one of them and thus was on high alert.

Not long after, he encountered a High Immortal Fifth Realm Spirit Beast, immensely powerful.

With his current strength, dealing with a High Immortal Fifth Realm Spirit Beast was more than doable, so he swiftly resolved the situation and moved on.

After a short while, he again came across powerful spirit beasts, forcing him to pass five barriers and cut down six generals.

After forging ahead, he finally found the wooden house of this hidden master.

The wooden house was near the stream, a scene of serene tranquility.

Paying close attention, Lin Yifan noticed smoke curling up from the wooden house, suggesting someone was inside cooking.

This was a good sign; as long as someone was there, he had a great chance of successfully visiting.

Standing in front of the courtyard gate, he gently knocked and politely asked, "Is anyone there?"

"Who?"

A dignified voice immediately emanated from the wooden house, indicating a certain disapproval of such unexpected visitors.

"I am the Prince of the Kingdom of Leizhen, seeking an audience." Lin Yifan had to use Lei Ming's identity to impress this hidden master.

"What is the Prince of the Kingdom of Leizhen doing in the Northern Region instead of staying in his kingdom?" the hidden master inquired.

"Senior, I wish to inquire about the whereabouts of Snow Moon Mountain." Lin Yifan directly stated his purpose, not beating around the bush or deliberately concealing it.

"Get lost! I don't know about that place," the hidden master curtly replied.

Lin Yifan didn't believe him, as the delay in answering implied the senior likely knew of this place. So, he tried to tempt him: "Senior, if you can inform me of the location, I can offer you a bottle of Fourth Grade Third Grade Immortal Elixir."

The Fourth Grade Third Grade Immortal Elixir held great temptation, even for a Mysterious Immortal Fifth Realm expert, so he reckoned this hidden master wouldn't refuse.

Unexpectedly, not only did the hidden master reject it, but he even responded harshly.

"If you don't leave, I will kill you."

Invisible killing intent gathered from all directions, heavily surrounding Lin Yifan.

Lin Yifan shivered, feeling a little afraid and not daring to stay any longer.

However, since temptation couldn't win over someone, perhaps honesty could earn this senior's cooperation, so he risked his life by saying: "To tell the truth, Snow Moon Mountain has a Heart Moon Fox appearing, and I want to go there to seize the Heart Moon Pearl. If you're interested, you could accompany me."

Sure enough, upon hearing "Heart Moon Fox," the hidden master immediately showed interest.

"You say there's a Heart Moon Fox at Snow Moon Mountain; is this true or false?"

"Absolutely true, and I'm willing to stake my life on it," Lin Yifan answered.

"Come in!"

The hidden master wasted no words and invited Lin Yifan in.

"Creak! Creak!"

With just an order, the courtyard gate and the door to the wooden house swung open, incredibly magically.

Lin Yifan calmed himself and walked straight in.

Upon entering the wooden house, he saw the Crane Elder.

The elder was in excellent shape, with not a wrinkle on his face except for his white hair, truly a person who appeared unaffected by aging.

Such a hidden expert surely had a realm that was not low; Lin Yifan humbled himself, greeted respectfully: "Junior Lei Bufan, Third Prince of the Kingdom of Leizhen, greets the Senior."

"No need for formalities, please take a seat!"

Lin Yifan did not waste time and immediately sat down.

The Crane Elder poured a cup of tea for Lin Yifan from a distance, urging him to taste it, and then directly asked: "You said a Heart Moon Fox appeared at Snow Moon Mountain; what evidence do you have to prove this?"

Lin Yifan would not reveal his life-preserving items and replied tactfully: "I have a map that records traces of the Heart Moon Fox."

"Oh? Could it be the Beast Skin Map of the North Chuan Mysterious Immortal?" the Crane Elder asked.

"This I do not know," Lin Yifan concealed the truth, not wanting to let the elder know he'd stolen from the North Chuan Mysterious Immortal's Cave Mansion.

The Crane Elder slightly curled his lips, evidently having guessed something.

He didn't expose Lin Yifan, giving him an out.

However, there was one thing he was very curious about, asking: "By revealing this secret, aren't you afraid that I might kill you and seize it?"

"The Senior is an orthodox sect person and would not commit such an immoral act," Lin Yifan replied.