The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine
Chapter 1356 - Chapter 1356 Chapter 1356 The Secret of This World

Chapter 1356: Chapter 1356: The Secret of This World! Chapter 1356: Chapter 1356: The Secret of This World! In the great hall, a fourth mural had mysteriously appeared!

Even Huang Xiaolong felt somewhat alarmed at this moment!

It should be known that although he had been sound asleep last night, he had still enveloped the entire temple with a part of his consciousness.

Anything as minor as the rustling of grass wouldn’t have escaped his notice!

Not to mention Huang Xiaolong, the other Treasure Hunters felt the same!

But none of them had discovered who had painted this fourth mural!

This matter was eerily strange!

“Master~~”

Five slaves also entered the great hall.

Soon, Third Crown Prince, Ninth Princess, and Immortal Emperor Wanjian, among other Treasure Hunters, successively came in.

“You’re all here~~” Huang Xiaolong steadied his heart, fading his surprise and replacing it with a playful tone. “Hehehe, this world is indeed not as simple as we imagined~~Interesting. Now, the situation has become interesting. Being plain and simple is not the character of the Immortal Emperor who Defies the Heavens, he must be up to some mischief!”

Pausing for a moment, Huang Xiaolong laughed. “Look, the prophecy has appeared again.”

The Treasure Hunters immediately turned their gaze toward the mural and were instantly stupefied!

“The fourth mural? My God! What happened? How… How did it suddenly appear?” Ninth Princess exclaimed in shock.

The other Treasure Hunters were also startled and confused.

“Eerie! It’s very eerie! Last night, I too was alert all night, and I can confirm that no creature sneaked into the temple, so this additional mural, who is playing tricks?” Immortal Emperor Wanjian shook his head repeatedly.

“Alright, let’s not dwell on who painted this mural for now. Let’s study the content of the mural instead. Eh~~ These murals are all prophecies, let’s see what the so-called deities of this world are predicting.” Huang Xiaolong laughed.

Immediately, everyone began intently observing the fourth mural.

From the technique and charm of the painter, this fourth mural was absolutely the work of the same hand as the first three murals.

The content of the fourth mural was not difficult to understand.

It depicted the Treasure Hunters wearing the native clothes of the land, owning houses and harmoniously interacting with the locals, seemingly settling down for the long term.

One could vaguely see that the Treasure Hunters were very joyful.

“Sister-in-law, the content of the prophecy seems to suggest that we will stay here, remain in this world and settle down in this realm.” Ninth Princess shook her head. “How is this possible?”

A contemplative expression appeared in Huang Xiaolong’s eyes. “Have you noticed? In the mural, our temperaments as Treasure Hunters have also grown very similar to the locals~~”

“Right!” The Third Crown Prince nodded in agreement and pointed. “From the previous murals, the depicted Treasure Hunters had distinctly different temperaments from the locals. Although the faces of the Treasure Hunters are very vague, the spirit is vivid and at a glance, you can tell their temperaments differ greatly from the locals. But~~ from the fourth mural, it seems the Treasure Hunters have been… have been…”

“Assimilated!” Immortal Emperor Wanjian immediately said. “Assimilated by the natives of this world!”

“How is that possible?” Immortal Emperor Purple Flame scoffed. “We are all among the strongest in the universe, while the natives of this world are like chickens and dogs, easily defeated! How could we possibly be assimilated?”

With that statement, the Treasure Hunters all burst out laughing.

Yes, how could the mighty be assimilated by the mediocre?

“Hahahaha~~~” The Demon King Ku let out a derisive laugh. “I, King Ku, am a top-tier pure-blooded great demon, capable of swallowing half the lives of this world in one bite~~ Assimilated? Hahahaha~~~ Is this what they call a prophecy? Hahaha~~~ It’s killing me with laughter! It’s literally killing me with laughter!”

“These prophecies seem not to be accurate.” Demon King Howl also laughed continuously.

“Everyone, let’s not waste time anymore. Now, let’s split up and look for the keys! Find the keys and quickly leave this realm!” Immortal Emperor Wanjian said.

At that moment, the Treasure Hunters assigned tasks.

They split up to look for keys, each using their divine sense to meticulously scan and not overlook any trace.

It was a crude method, like searching for a needle in a haystack, but they had no better option at the moment.

As for the murals or prophecies, the Treasure Hunters didn’t take them too much to heart anymore.

After discussing and arranging everything, the Treasure Hunters left the temple.

Huang Xiaolong didn’t rush to leave, his gaze still lingered on the fourth mural.

Five slaves stood behind Huang Xiaolong with folded hands.

After a good while, Huang Xiaolong finally turned around, “You go look for the keys as well.”

“Master, what about you?” Xu Fu asked.

“I have my plans.” Huang Xiaolong smiled.

After the five slaves left the temple, Huang Xiaolong finally walked out slowly, unhurriedly.

Huang Xiaolong did not release his divine sense to search for the keys; instead, he wandered leisurely through the market streets of this world like a traveler, casually strolling around.

Feeling the local customs.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiaolong had collected some gemstones.

There were too many treasures in this world, piled up randomly by the roadside like cabbages.

Effortlessly, Huang Xiaolong picked up a number of gemstones.

That night, most treasure hunters had not returned to the temple but continued to search for the key day and night.

Huang Xiaolong returned to the temple, entered his room, sat cross-legged on the bed, and took out all the gemstones he had found during the day.

His divine sense penetrated the interior of the gemstones and he began to analyze them carefully.

Huang Xiaolong knew these heavenly and earthly treasures were definitely peculiar!

In the gemstones, aside from the dead energy entwined for a thousand years, there was also a profound power!

Huang Xiaolong intended to comprehend this profound power thoroughly!

Like in closed-door cultivation, Huang Xiaolong’s eyes looked empty yet not empty, his mind fully immersed, singularly focused on comprehension.

Completely forgetting the passage of time.

During this period, five slaves, or Treasure Hunters like the Third Crown Prince and Ninth Princess, returned to the temple wanting to see Huang Xiaolong. He dismissed each of them.

Several days later!

Finally!

“I understand!” Huang Xiaolong’s eyes opened, a sharp light flashed through them like electric sparks!

Grasping several gemstones in his hand, he stood up directly. “I understand! In these gemstones, besides the dead energy, there is also a mysterious power, this power…”

Huang Xiaolong left the room and walked straight to the outside hall.

In the hall decorated with murals.

All the Treasure Hunters who had gone out to search for the key had returned.

“Master.” Five slaves bowed to Huang Xiaolong.

“Huang Xiaolong, these days, we’ve almost turned the world upside down, digging three feet into the ground, but we haven’t found the key,” the Sword Immortal Emperor said with a slight smile.

The other Treasure Hunters also started laughing.

Very strange!

Despite not finding the key, the Treasure Hunters didn’t show feelings of disappointment or annoyance, instead, they were very relaxed, indifferent, and tranquil…

Huang Xiaolong’s pupils slightly constricted.

Suddenly, a Profound Immortal, his face full of smiles, said, “Everyone, I plan to stay in this world.”

Another Profound Immortal immediately echoed, “Yes, this world is truly perfect! The locals are simple and hospitable, truly a paradise. There is no dispute, no deceit… Living in this world, every day is filled with the wine of happiness.”

“Yes, I don’t want to return to the Demon Realm anymore,” the Demon King chuckled, shaking his head, but he was serious, “The Demon Realm adheres to the law of the jungle, survival of the fittest. The growth of every demon is fraught with thorns, filled with killing, plunder, bloodshed… I have lived in fear all my life– hahaha, forget it, let’s stay away from these conflicts and settle down here. It would indeed be happy.”

All the Treasure Hunters, including two giant dragons, and Huang Xiaolong’s five slaves, at this moment, all expressed one strong intention–they didn’t want to move forward anymore!

They wanted to spend their lives in this world!

“Hahaha–” Huang Xiaolong chuckled coldly. “What? You don’t want to explore the treasure of the Immortal Emperor anymore?”

“Hahaha– Huang Xiaolong, can’t you let it go?” the Sword Immortal Emperor laughed, speaking in a tone of someone who had seen it all, “All these are mere illusions, attachments. Treasures? Ha, even if you get the treasures by risking your life, what then? Can they bring great joy, great freedom, great ease, great carefree living, great peace?”

“Huang Xiaolong, you should let go of your attachments. If we continue, who knows, we might perish in the next world. Let’s stay in this world! This place is a paradise in the universe, it can bring unparalleled tranquility!” the Purple Flame Immortal Emperor also advised Huang Xiaolong. “In this vast universe, you won’t find such an idyllic place again. Now that we have found it, it is also a kind of fate, a blessing.”

“Hahaha– you all have indeed lost your fighting spirit,” Huang Xiaolong seemed to have anticipated the strange state of the Treasure Hunters.

His gaze turned to the fourth mural.

The days passed, and no new murals had appeared continuously in this hall.

At this moment, in the mural, the temperament of the Treasure Hunters being assimilated was exactly like that of the people in the hall, including the Sword Immortal Emperor!

“You’ve indeed been assimilated,” Huang Xiaolong’s eyes slightly narrowed, “Incredible, incredible!–In just a few days, you were assimilated. Now, you must feel as happy as the locals of this world, right?”

“Yes, brother-in-law, it really is happiness. My mood is very gentle, I have no worries at all,” the Ninth Princess looked at Huang Xiaolong, her eyes watery. “Brother-in-law, why don’t you stay too? If need be, I… I can take my sister’s place and marry… marry you–”

“Very interesting–” Huang Xiaolong smiled playfully. “The prophecy has come true.”

Pausing for a moment, Huang Xiaolong took out a gemstone and muttered as if to himself, “This gemstone has a mysterious power. This power can absorb any creature’s fighting spirit, troubles, sorrow, willpower, aspirations… What’s left is so-called happiness, peace, carefree life, idleness, laziness–”

“Hmph! If a person loses their aspirations and ideals, their emotions, and becomes emotionless, how are they any different from a puppet?” Huang Xiaolong’s piercing gaze looked at those Treasure Hunters who appeared to be enjoying themselves. “You’re all almost like the dead.”

“So, the secret of this world is to drain people’s fighting spirit and ideals!”