Chapter 530: Dumbfounded
It's true that an Underworld agent can activate their Ghost Eye to perceive things invisible to the naked eye, but its greatest functions are seeing the past of spirits and shattering illusions. To determine if a restriction barrier exists in this valley, one must consider its potency.
For example, with the Mountain River Grand Array he acquired from the Ma Family this time, once the array was fully activated, his Ghost Eye couldn't discern anything at all. He had to inject a certain amount of Spirit Power into his Ghost Eye to perceive its intricacies. If he, Yang Haoran, could obtain such powerful formation flags as those for the Mountain River Grand Array, would a mere Pharmacist be unable to acquire similar ones? As a Pharmacist, the other party could certainly obtain such formation flags, perhaps even ones more formidable than the Mountain River Grand Array. Therefore, Yang Haoran couldn't be sure if he could see through the restriction barrier here after activating his Ghost Eye. Of course, if there was no restriction barrier to begin with, that would be another matter entirely. With his decision made, Yang Haoran wasted no time. His body shot upwards, hovering high above the valley, gazing down. From this altitude, he could take in the entire valley below with a single glance. “Ghost Eye! Activate! ” Yang Haoran uttered a low command, and his eyes transformed into an inky black, appearing both terrifying and mysterious. In the next instant, Yang Haoran's brows furrowed slightly. Even with his Ghost Eye activated, he detected no restriction barrier in the valley below. Fortunately, he had already prepared for this possibility, so he didn't retract his Ghost Eye. Instead, he channeled Spirit Power into it, seeking to enhance its capabilities in hopes of further discoveries. As the Ghost Eye gradually strengthened, black smoke began to rise from it, and the valley before his eyes subtly shifted in appearance with its increasing power. However, it was precisely at this moment that he seemed to sense something. His expression subtly changed. Retracting his Ghost Eye, he immediately concealed himself within the valley below, simultaneously sealing all energy fluctuations from his body, including his aura, in an instant. He hid behind a large tree, his gaze fixed on a specific area in the sky above. Under his watchful gaze, a spatial rift appeared in the sky, and two figures, a man and a woman, emerged from within it. The reason his expression had changed moments ago was that he had sensed a spatial fluctuation emanating from the exact spot where the rift now appeared. He was not unfamiliar with such sudden spatial disturbances; they indicated someone attempting to teleport here by tearing open space. He didn't know who the newcomers were, but given his cautious nature, the most rational course of action when such an event suddenly occurred was to first conceal himself, avoid exposure, and then assess the situation before deciding. The man and woman who suddenly appeared consisted of an old man and a young beauty, seemingly in her twenties. Their affectionate demeanor suggested they were grandfather and granddaughter. The woman's energy fluctuations were quite ordinary, while the old man's were even weaker than hers. Yang Haoran, of course, wouldn't rashly conclude that the old man was less powerful than the young woman based solely on this. The old man might very well be concealing his true strength, hence the faint energy fluctuations emanating from his body. Conversely, the woman's seemingly stronger fluctuations might, in fact, represent her full power. As he watched the two figures emerge from the spatial rift, Yang Haoran's first thought was whether this old man was the target he was seeking. Ma Yuanjin had only provided Yang Haoran with the Pharmacist's address and name. Yang Haoran had indeed inquired about the Pharmacist's appearance, but according to Ma Yuanjin, this Pharmacist rarely showed their true face, often wearing a mask. Therefore, Ma Yuanjin had never actually seen the Pharmacist's real appearance. It was for this reason that Yang Haoran hadn't obtained a description of the Pharmacist from Ma Yuanjin at the time. Yang Haoran's suspicion that the old man before him might be his target for this trip stemmed from the fact that the old man also appeared to be over ninety years old. Of course, this was merely a fleeting guess on Yang Haoran's part; he certainly wouldn't conclude that this old man was definitively the Pharmacist he sought based on this alone. As for whether the Pharmacist he was looking for was this old man, he felt he would know by simply observing. After all, the fact that these two knew about this valley indicated they were either its owners or visitors like himself. If it was the former, that would naturally be ideal, as it would save him a lot of effort. He would then only need to find a way to achieve his objectives as best as possible. If it was the latter, it would also be a good thing for him, as he should be able to deduce whether the Pharmacist was in the valley from their actions. Just moments ago, when he activated his Ghost Eye, he hadn't definitively ascertained whether a restriction barrier existed in the valley. He had intended to push his Ghost Eye to its limits to see, but then he sensed the spatial fluctuation, which caused him to halt his actions and hide. If these two were also here to visit the Pharmacist, then, in Yang Haoran's opinion, they might very well be able to provide him with a satisfactory answer. However, what happened next was somewhat beyond his expectations. To be precise, it was completely different from what he had imagined. “Feng Laotou, an old friend has arrived. Aren't you going to come out and greet me? ” The old man's voice, laced with a smile, echoed above the valley. After his words faded, only the chirping of birds replied; no one responded to the old man. Yang Haoran knew who Feng Laotou was. Based on the information he had received from Ma Yuanjin, the Pharmacist he was looking for this time indeed had the surname Feng. From the current situation, Yang Haoran confirmed two things. First, the old man standing in the air before him was not the Pharmacist he sought. Second, the Pharmacist Feng he was searching for was indeed within this valley, as the old man's tone at this moment was filled with certainty. Seeing no response, the old man didn't get angry. A smile on his face, he continued, “Heh heh, Feng Laotou, do you truly believe that if you hole up inside a great formation, no one will know you're here? You've lived in this valley for many years, though I'm not sure what keeps you here. However, there are quite a few people who know that you, Pharmacist Feng, reside in this valley. ” His voice once again echoed through the valley, but just as before, there was still no reply to the old man. Seeing this, the beautiful face of the woman beside the old man suddenly contorted with anger. “Feng Laotou, don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! We're seeking you out because we respect you. Don't think you're the only Pharmacist in the world! ” The woman's words were quite impolite. Yang Haoran, hearing this, couldn't help but frown slightly. His frown wasn't out of sympathy for Pharmacist Feng. After all, he had no personal ties to this Pharmacist, so why would he feel injustice on his behalf merely because of a woman's words? He wasn't that sentimental. He frowned purely because the woman's words were highly likely to enrage Pharmacist Feng. If Pharmacist Feng were provoked, not only would the grandfather and granddaughter fail to achieve their purpose for this trip, but he, too, might be dragged into the fallout. That was what Yang Haoran truly cared about. At this moment, Yang Haoran had only one thought: he hoped this pair of grandfather and granddaughter would be a bit more civil and not genuinely infuriate Pharmacist Feng. The Death God did not favor him. The scene he hoped for not only failed to materialize, but events were progressing in the opposite direction. Seeing that there was still no response from within the valley, the woman's expression instantly grew even uglier, as if her dignity had been profoundly challenged! “Feng Laotou! You brought this upon yourself! In that case, don't blame me for being impolite! ” The woman's enraged voice dropped, and then she retrieved a small pouch hanging from her waist. This delicate bag, remarkably, was a Talisman Pouch. Seeing this, the old man beside her pulled the woman into his embrace, then kissed her angry face, chuckling, “Dearest, calm down. Don't scare our Pharmacist Feng away. ” This sight left Yang Haoran utterly dumbfounded, his expression a true spectacle!
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