A Mortal’s Medicinal Elixirs

Chapter 84 The Path to the Underworld

Shane, a highly skilled diviner with an excellent reputation in Howard City, was wealthy and well- connected. He was a man of high standing. Yet, despite his success, he was dissatisfied with his current situation. His goal was to secure everlasting prosperity for his descendants, so he had set his sights on finding the perfect geomancy burial site for himself.

In pursuit of his objective, he had spent three years traveling extensively, searching for promising burial grounds. His perseverance had finally paid off when he stumbled upon a genuine dragon den just a month

ago!

Given the elusive nature of these mythical creatures, genuine dragon dens were exceptionally rare and challenging to locate. Throughout history, only individuals of great wealth, such as nobles and high- ranking officials, managed to uncover these prized locations.

Shane was thrilled and promptly arranged to purchase the entire mountain range to construct his tomb there for the benefit of future generations. However, he never anticipated that on the second day of excavation, an abyss was unearthed just ten meters away! Suddenly, a black fog emerged and rose to the sky, while a fierce storm with thunder and lightning raged for several hours before eventually subsiding. He became aware that something was amiss and resolved to divine the situation. The results of his divination struck terror deep into his core, revealing that the hole he had uncovered was the Path to the Underworld! Throughout history, the opening of this path had always been accompanied by chaos and calamity.

Shane was filled with dread upon realizing the magnitude of the calamity he had brought onto himself, and he could not bring himself to confide in anyone. Instead, he hoped to postpone the inevitable disaster for as long as possible. However, when his divination revealed that a noble individual would come to his aid, he took a significant risk and sought out William. After hearing Shane’s plight, William remained silent, lost in thought.

The jade pendant’s inheritance went far beyond just witchcraft formations. It also contained miscellaneous writings that provided detailed information about the Path to the Underworld. This path was typically a barrier that formed due to the accumulated resentment following many deaths at a particular location over a short period. Essentially, it was like a gateway to hell or the underworld. Once this path was opened, demonic creatures frequently took advantage of the opportunity to sow chaos and destruction in the world.

Over the years, a Path to the Underworld would form whenever a significant conflict or upheaval occurred in the Kingdom of Igneus. Such a phenomenon occurred during the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Corynthea Dynasty, the epidemic in Perou, the war involving the Crusades, and the Cuwhan Rebellion, among other events. When a new dynasty was established, the first thing they would typically do was seal off the Path to the Underworld and restore peace to the world. Unfortunately, Shane had likely accidentally unsealed the Path to the Underworld and caused a catastrophic disaster.

Observing William’s silence, Shane promptly asked, “Do you have a solution, Mr. Barrett?”

With a furrowed brow, William responded, “Sealing the Path to the Underworld demands the mobilization of the entire nation and the cooperation of many capable individuals. What could I possibly do?”

Shane’s face went pale as he insisted, “But according to the divination, you might have a solution.”

William sneered. “Your divination skills are not quite up to par.”

Shane let out a soft sigh. “It seems that my fate is sealed after all”

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Chapter 84 The Path to the Underworld

After a brief silence, William asked, “Where can the Path to the Underworld be found?”

Shane provided a detailed response. “In Norham. To be exact, it’s located south of Mount New Norham.”

After a brief pause, William said, “I can provide you with a solution, but I do not wish to be implicated in the aftermath. Your success or failure rests solely on your fate.”

Shane’s face lit up with excitement as he eagerly asked. “Please tell me, sir!”

relic from a sage of any of the three philosophical schools of thought. Once you have acquired it, I can instruct

asked. “Sir, how long can it be

replied, “It can last for a hundred years without any problems as long as no one intentionally destroys it. What happens after a century is for future generations to handle.”

promptly and bowed deeply to William, expressing his gratitude. “Thank

you for

for my consultation fee. It will be

“Of

issued a check for three million as

looking back, William left as soon as he accepted the check. He had no intention of getting involved in the matter of the Path to the Underworld,

sin.

he knew he still had to venture to the Path to the Underworld to

who informed him that she and Colleen were on their way to Justford. He had planned to bring them along to

drove straight to One Prosperity. The villa had undergone renovations long ago, and after some cleaning, it

already waiting for them. It was his first time visiting the place, and he found the surroundings quite pleasing, living up to its name

living here from now on. It would

remains vacant.”

we couldn’t live in such a big

smiled and reassured them, “Don’t worry. The maintenance cost has already been calculated since we

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keys. We can’t save on that. Plus, it’s easier for

her mother, Elsa hesitantly spoke, “William, I still think it’s unsuitable. The house is too big. It would be better

already signed the contract. You’ll

my mom and I could stay temporarily and help you look

ready because you’ll

who used to study at Bernard Music School but had taken a leave of absence due to her mother’s unemployment.

when he arrived at Brandon’s house, he found. Sheldon present as well. Sheldon, the mayor of Justford, had been a critical factor in helping Brandon and Kane establish

I’ve been waiting for you for

Brandon. The hot dishes will be ready soon. Let’s enjoy a few drinks while we wait. He then retrieved a bottle of aged white wine, and its fragrant

lit up as he exclaimed, “This wine

replied, “It’s a hundred–year–old anthentic brew and absolutely pure. It’s not like the blended

however, took the bottle from Brandon’s hand and exclaimed, “Let me

potent liquor rising slightly above the rim but not spilling over. The three men lifted

Laste.

be worth several hundred bottles