Chapter 451: Legend Level Inheritance

The primary purpose of this Magic Battle Chess was to legitimately secure iron level armor for Lan Zao.

Lan Zao felt no joy in victory.

Despite winning, his expression remained impassive.

The Hen Fa he portrayed was a man perpetually silent and taciturn.

However, this Magic Battle Chess sparked Lan Zao's interest in the Big and Small Fish when he encountered for the first time.

Even after winning, Lan Zao commanded his electric shark to begin devouring the ascending dragon grass.

After consuming large quantities of ascending dragon grass, the electric shark's bloodline underwent a transformation.

It dispersed into a cloud of mist.

Within a second, the mist coalesced anew, and the electric shark transformed into a dragon whisker electric eel.

Its entire body was covered in fine, smooth, azure-blue scales. Its most striking feature was the two long whiskers growing from the corners of each mouth.

This spectacle immediately drew gasps from the spectators.

Upon witnessing this, the snow elf fighter cursed again: “You have dog shit luck today!”

With that, he pushed through the crowd with a dark expression and left the bustling tavern.

The snow elf fighter was indeed a master strategist. He had actively played along with Lan Zao's show without revealing any flaws.

He had deceived every gambler in the hall, even the two magicians known as Zhong Bei and Da Bei.

Zhong Bei murmured in awe, "Combining the electric shark bloodline with ascending dragon grass produces countless mutations. Statistically, the probability of transforming into a dragon whisker electric eel is only 3%. This fishman's luck is truly extraordinary. Despite clearly being outmatched by his opponent, he emerged victorious."

"He's not a fishman, just a human fighter with the Fish Bladder bloodline. His Fish Bladder bloodline purity must be exceptionally high to manifest such a form.” As Magician Da Bei spoke, his expression grew complex, and he mused, ”So you see, luck is part of strength too."

Magician Zhong Bei's expression also darkened.

Back then, Magician Da Bei had gone to great lengths, paying a hefty price, to place his son Zhong Bei beside Magician Bu Quan. The plan was twofold: to secretly protect her and to monitor and document her daily activities.

Under normal circumstances, once Bu Quan returned to the Alchemy Guild, Magician Zhong Bei would be promoted and rewarded for this service.

But Magician Zhong Bei's luck was truly terrible. Bu Quan joined the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps, stunning everyone. The plans of Da Bei and Zhong Bei were completely dashed.

To salvage the situation, Magician Da Bei had no choice but to take his son away from the Ice Sculpture Kingdom to Flower Skirt Island, intending to seek help from Master Cai Jing.

After obtaining iron level leather armor, Lan Zao also left the tavern.

Most would have stayed at the tavern, boasting and drinking with the gamblers and drunkards around them, reveling in their victory.

But Lan Zao, disguised as the aloof Hen Fa, had a solitary nature, the type who acted fiercely but spoke little. Thus, his departure wasn't abrupt; it perfectly aligned with Hen Fa's character and habits.

This was no longer part of Shuang Tu's specific instructions. It was Lan Zao's own insight and choice after days of playing the role of Hen Fa.

Lan Zao's departure didn't arouse suspicion from Da Bei or Zhong Bei.

Neither of them was particularly familiar with the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps. Their primary focus was on Magician Bu Quan, followed by key figures like Long Fu, Shi Qi, and Yao Ma. During his time in the mercenary corps, Lan Zao was an unremarkable bronze level sailor.

Now, though he'd risen to an iron level fighter, his appearance had undergone a drastic transformation due to his awakened bloodline. Even if he stood before unsuspecting survivors, recognition would be unlikely.

The father-son duo of Da Bei and Zhong Bei focused their attention more on gathering intelligence.

Simply sitting down in this bustling tavern, sipping a mug of beer, allowed them to glean valuable intelligence from the chatter of patrons.

Moreover, they could purchase valuable information directly from the bartender.

The father and son gained extensive insight into Flower Skirt Island's current state.

They uncovered the island's current power structure.

It was loose.

Several silver level individuals, each wielding their own influence, had carved out their respective spheres of influence across Flower Skirt Island. Should major events occur, these smaller factions would unite, deliberate, and then act in concert.

In ordinary times, they competed while cooperating and cooperated while competing.

The undisputed strongest on Flower Skirt Island was, of course, the gold level Master Cai Jing.

Several days ago, a clash between two gold level cultivators erupted on Flower Skirt Island. This confrontation remains a hot topic among tavern patrons to this day.

Both Ba Qi and Cai Jing voluntarily halted their exchange during the probing phase. It could be said the outcome was inconclusive.

Following this battle, Master Cai Jing turned his attention to the entire island, launching a large-scale recruitment drive for potion-making apprentices, a stark departure from his previous reclusive lifestyle.

Amidst this shift, another rumor began quietly spreading across Flower Skirt Island.

"A legendary level great druid left their legacy hidden within Flower Skirt Island. Master Cai Jing deliberately chose to live in seclusion here to seek out and unearth this legacy."

"Had Ba Qi not suddenly arrived, clashed with him, and shattered the surface during their battle to reveal the subterranean caverns, this secret might have remained hidden until Master Cai Jing fully claimed the legacy."

The magician father and son exchanged glances upon hearing this whispered rumor, falling silent for a moment.

"Is this information true? Which legendary great druid is it exactly?” Asked Magician Zhong Bei, his expression doubtful.

“It should be Master Fan Sheng Za Zhong.” Murmured Magician Da Bei.

“This great druid once traveled through the Ice Sculpture Kingdom and lived in seclusion on Splice Mountain for a time. Back then, Splice Mountain was still called Ice Step Mountain. He changed its name. The Grafting Town at its base emerged as a settlement because of him."

"During his travels on Ice Sculpture Island, Master Fan Sheng Za Zhong seemed to gain much insight. His cultivation experiments indeed yielded significant results."

"Records indicate that after leaving Ice Sculpture Island, he lived here on Flower Skirt Island for a time. He transformed this barren island into a place teeming with life. This was likely the outcome of his cultivation experiments here.

As for whether he left behind any legacy... I always thought it was just a rumor. After all, similar tales circulate in places like Splice Mountain and elsewhere. It's only natural, a legendary level figure like him, every move he made sparked imagination, giving birth to countless stories and legends."

“But now it seems the legacy here on Flower Skirt Island might actually be real.”

Magician Zhong Bei couldn't help but show a hint of curiosity: “Father, in your opinion, what exactly might this legendary legacy entail?”

“I have no idea about that.” Magician Da Bei shook his head, his brow furrowed.

Magician Zhong Bei grew troubled too: “Father, is this really the right time for us to come?”

Magician Da Bei nodded silently.

In his opinion, if he were Master Cai Jing, and had just unearthed a legendary level druid legacy. Amidst swirling rumors, two magicians arrived. They'd disguised their identities and infiltrated Flower Skirt Island.

What would Master Cai Jing think?

“Could they be here to compete with me for this legacy?”

That would be a perfectly natural assumption.

After a long silence, Magician Da Bei finally spoke: “First thing tomorrow morning, we will formally visit Master Cai Jing, reveal our identities, and express the sincerity of our journey.”

Magician Zhong Bei agreed: "Exactly. Since we've come this far, we shouldn't abandon our efforts halfway. We must at least try. That way, even if we fail, we won't have regrets."

After spending the night at the inn, the two arrived at the southern part of Flower Skirt Island early the next morning.

The father and son voluntarily shed their disguises, revealing their true auras, and paid a visit to Master Cai Jing.

As they had anticipated, Master Cai Jing's attitude was far from welcoming, brimming with wariness and suspicion.

Even though Magician Da Bei and he shared a history and considerable friendship.

Magician Da Bei sincerely expressed his curiosity about the great druid's legacy, though he had neither interest nor inclination to pursue it. His primary purpose in coming was solely to request Master Cai Jing's assistance in replicating the dragon rider potion, for which he was willing to pay a sufficient price.

Master Cai Jing refused outright.

His primary focus now lay entirely on excavating the legacy.

Ever since his battle with Ba Qi exposed the subterranean caverns, he had, after deep deliberation, altered his excavation strategy. He began mass-recruiting potion apprentices, accelerating the digging process to seize precious time.

The secret rumors circulating on the island had long caught his attention.

This added pressure to his shoulders yet also solidified his resolve to excavate as swiftly as possible.

Under such circumstances, he would certainly not allow himself to be distracted. Who knew what unforeseen complications might arise if time dragged on?

Now, Master Cai Jing was single-minded in his pursuit, to secure this inheritance into his own hands as quickly as possible.

Better safe than sorry!

After failing to negotiate, Magician Da Bei reluctantly bid farewell to Master Cai Jing.

Yet as they returned to the dock to board their ship, a potions apprentice intercepted them, bearing a new proposal from Master Cai Jing.

The father and son thus journeyed back to the subterranean alchemy chamber in southern Flower Skirt Island to meet with Master Cai Jing.

Master Cai Jing addressed Magician Da Bei: “We can collaborate to jointly excavate the legacy of Master Fan Sheng Za Zhong.”

"Is it truly the legacy of that legendary great druid? But why?" A look of astonished delight spread across Magician Da Bei's face.

Master Cai Jing explained the reason: “Master Fan Sheng Za Zhong set several trials. Only the final challenge remains. Once we overcome it, his legacy will be ours."

Master Fan Sheng Za Zhong excelled in the transplantation and grafting of magic plants. Through cross-grafting different magic plants, he could even create temporary, unique, extraordinary flora.

“Only by cultivating a hybrid magic plant that meets the challenge's requirements can one meet Master Za Zhong's standards and solve the final puzzle.”