The man in black furrowed his brow slightly, and after a long silence, he finally spoke slowly, "To unlock the seal of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual is no simple task. You must gather three rare treasures."
Upon hearing this, Su Mu, who was standing nearby, widened his eyes in alarm and urgently asked, "What are the three treasures?"
The man in black leisurely extended a long finger and pointed at a floating orb above the stone platform that emitted a mysterious glow. He softly said, "The first treasure is called the Heavenly Secret Pearl, which has been hidden in this secret chamber all along. You see, that orb is the Heavenly Secret Pearl."
Following the direction of the man's finger, Su Mu's gaze instantly fell upon the Heavenly Secret Pearl.
At that moment, a strange sensation surged within him, as if he shared a subtle connection with the Heavenly Secret Pearl.
Recalling how he felt a warm and immensely powerful energy wave when he approached the Heavenly Secret Pearl earlier, Su Mu suddenly realized—this peculiar energy was indeed emanating from the Heavenly Secret Pearl!
No wonder it was one of the key items to unlock the seal of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual.
Next, the man in black slowly raised his second finger and continued to introduce to Su Mu, "As for the second treasure, it is called Di Ling Zhi. It is said that this rare mushroom only grows in extremely cold places, and it is difficult to find even once in a hundred years."
Hearing the words "Extreme Cold Land," Su Mu's heart sank.
He knew well that finding such a place would be no easy feat, let alone searching for the exceedingly rare Di Ling Zhi.
The man dressed in mysterious black gradually lifted his long right hand and raised his third finger gently. In a deep and magnetic voice, he said, "The third treasure is the rare 'Tianshan Snow Lotus'! This divine item only grows at the summit of Tianshan, where few dare to tread. The surrounding environment is incredibly harsh, making it as difficult to harvest as climbing to the heavens!"
As Su Mu quietly listened from the side, his heart sank even further upon hearing "Tianshan Snow Lotus."
He had already felt that the road ahead was difficult, and at this moment, the three treasures seemed even more unattainable.
"What should I do to successfully find all three of these treasures?" Su Mu asked, his face filled with worry.
The man in black slightly narrowed his eyes, gazing at Su Mu, and said in a calm voice, "Don't worry, I will do my utmost to assist you. The first treasure, the Heavenly Secret Pearl, is right here; let’s secure it first.
As for the other two treasures—the Di Ling Zhi and the Tianshan Snow Lotus—I will later guide you to their locations."
Upon hearing this, Su Mu felt as if he had grasped a lifeline. He quickly nodded vigorously, and the dimness in his eyes rekindled with a flicker of weak yet steadfast hope.
With the promise from the man in black, Su Mu's anxious heart finally began to settle a bit.
He firmly believed that with the help of this mysterious figure, he would surely overcome numerous obstacles and ultimately gather these three rare treasures, thus successfully unlocking the mysterious seal imposed by the legendary Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual.
Then, the man in black walked steadily toward the stone platform where the Heavenly Secret Pearl was placed.
As he approached, he unhesitatingly extended a hand to attempt to take the glowing Heavenly Secret Pearl from the stone platform.
However, something unexpected happened! Just as his fingertips brushed against the Heavenly Secret Pearl, a powerful force erupted suddenly like a tidal wave, crashing violently against the man in black.
A muffled grunt escaped him as he staggered back several steps from the impact.
Once he managed to steady himself, everyone noticed that his face had turned unusually pale, and beads of sweat had formed on his forehead. Clearly, that sudden surge of power had taken quite a toll on him.
"What happened?" Su Mu asked in confusion.
The man in black slowly shook his head, his tone grave as he replied, "The 'Heavenly Secret Pearl' is no ordinary treasure. It is protected by an immensely powerful mysterious force within it. With my abilities, I simply cannot take it down."
With that, the man in black helplessly spread his hands, indicating that he was at a loss.
Upon hearing this, Su Mu furrowed his brow and quickly walked over to the stone platform, carefully observing the legendary "Heavenly Secret Pearl."
To his astonishment, he discovered that the pearl emitted a faint golden glow, dazzling like stars twinkling in the night sky.
Moreover, it seemed that there was an invisible transparent barrier surrounding the "Heavenly Secret Pearl," tightly encasing it and making it difficult for anyone to reach it easily.
"It seems that successfully retrieving this 'Heavenly Secret Pearl' will not be an easy task," Su Mu murmured thoughtfully.
At that moment, the man in black, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up. "In my opinion, perhaps only by using the long-lost 'Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual' can we break through this sturdy protective barrier and successfully obtain the 'Heavenly Secret Pearl.'"
Hearing this, Su Mu's heart jolted, and a glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes.
Without hesitation, he quickly pulled out the invaluable "Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual" from his pocket. Then, he carefully brought the ancient medical book closer to the "Heavenly Secret Pearl."
Just as the two were about to make contact, an unexpected scene unfolded—the invisible barrier surrounding the "Heavenly Secret Pearl" dissipated into thin air like snow melting under the warm sun!
Witnessing this miraculous change, Su Mu was both astonished and delighted. He took a deep breath and then extended his right hand to gently touch the coveted "Heavenly Secret Pearl." In an instant, he felt a warm and powerful energy surge through his fingertips and flow continuously into his body like a roaring tide.
This wondrous sensation made Su Mu feel incredibly refreshed, as if parched earth were finally receiving much-needed rain.
At the same time, he distinctly sensed that boundless power was being infused into his body; every muscle and bone was filled with vibrant life. Even his mental state became exceptionally clear, with thoughts racing as swiftly as lightning across the night sky.
The man in black looked at Su Mu, who held the Heavenly Secret Pearl in his hand, a look of satisfaction spreading across his face.
"It seems you are the true master of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual," the man in black said. "Only the master of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual can remove the Heavenly Secret Pearl."
Su Mu nodded, his heart filled with excitement and joy. He had finally obtained the first treasure needed to unlock the seal of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual—the Heavenly Secret Pearl.
"Now that we have the Heavenly Secret Pearl," Su Mu said, "we should go in search of the Di Ling Zhi and the Tianshan Snow Lotus next."
The man in black nodded and replied, "The Di Ling Zhi grows in the Extreme Cold Land. Our first destination is the Ice and Snow Abyss located to the north."
"Ice and Snow Abyss?" Su Mu felt a chill run down his spine. He knew that the Ice and Snow Abyss was an extremely dangerous place, perpetually covered in ice and snow, with harsh weather conditions and many ferocious beasts lurking about.
"The Ice and Snow Abyss is indeed a perilous place," the man in black said, "but to unlock the seal of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual, we must go there."
Su Mu took a deep breath and said, "I am ready. Let's set off."
The man in black smiled slightly and said, "Alright, let us head to the Ice and Snow Abyss."
The two left the secret chamber and headed north. Before them lay a path filled with unknowns and challenges.
However, to unlock the seal of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual and uncover the mystery of his own origins, Su Mu resolutely embarked on this new journey.
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