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After explaining everything to the Chief, it did not take long for them to reach the entrance of the cave. On their way there, the chief could not help sparing a few glances at the little fairy but he kept his thoughts to himself.

Upon arriving, he did not realize anything off. He had searched around this area in the past after the curse had struck but nothing was out of the ordinary. he scanned his spiritual sense over it but it was the same as last time but standing in front of the cave now he could see a power restriction protecting the cave.

Not even him with his strength could break the restriction. the closer he got the more he could feel how terrifying the restriction was. Cold sweat crept down the back of this neck

All the hairs on his body stood on end but the little fairy was able to stand the full force of this restriction.

on their way, their lucy had handed him the key to restriction and he hurriedly deactivated it and they entered.

The first thing that caught his attention was the flower floating in the middle of the cave. It was very captivating. Even with a higher cultivation, he could not sense the presence of the flower. he knew it was a treasure. the only thing that was off with the flower was the initial description he got from the girls. The flower before him was all white.

The girls had noticed the change in the flower. The layer of white holy energy she had placed over the flower was now gone and there was now a white mist over its head. In addition, the rest of the pond was still purple but the spot directly under it was no longer purple but clear. It was so strange.

She rushed forward and released her not caring about the village chief's presence. the energy in her body started to pour out encasing the flower but before she could stabilize it suppress the flower. She realized that the flower was slowly absorbing her holy energy. she immediately stopped and took a step back.

it took a while for the flower to absorb her energy so she observed the flower carefully. with this new development that was the only thing, she could do at the moment.

The leaves of the flower started to sway a little and the white mist above its head started to move and grow. After fully absorbing the holy power, a new leaf started to bloom from the flower resulting in the density of the mist to increase. The same action as before it appeared as if the flower was breathing. with each churn of the mist, the clear spot under the flower started to widen.

The poison in the water directly under the flower was being purified. Valencia could tell but she did not know what to do.

She informed Lucy and the Chief about her findings. The chief did not say anything about what he just witnessed. He knew the little fairy had secrets and now was not the time for questions.

Valencia was looking at them for answers. The chief was the first to speak.

"based on the uniqueness of the flower. It is unordinary beyond belief. I have heard about herbs like this but I have never seen one. but what I can do tell you is herbs of this nature are very important and would cause chaos anywhere they went. Also based on its properties and when the curse started on the village it has not been here for long"

He took a deep breath and the face become unsightly.

"According to his knowledge, I can also tell that this flower was not born here because herbs of this nature being born would result in a heavenly tribulation marking its birth but I'm sure no such tribulation happened anywhere here plus cultivators from all over would have sensed it"

He continued "that only means, the flower was brought here by an expert and a powerful one at that". "while that expert's purposes aren't clear. He knew one thing, the expert will be coming back for his treasure"

The more he thought about it the more dejected he came

Valencia and lucy did not know what the Village Chief was getting at but they listen silently.

"I believe a huge calamity is about to strike our stone village and we won't be able to afford" He turned his body and looked at the dead elder with rage and disgust. he was a sworn brother of his and even though they had their disputes. they both grew up in the village so he thought he would never hurt the village.

Valencia and Lucy could sense the emotions in the village Chief's voice.

" Do not worry village chief, I promised Lucy to help your village and any calamity this village is to face. I will help shoulder it"

He turned to the little fairy and thanked her from the bottom of his heart. If it was not for her he would not know what would become of his village and he wouldn't have found out the truth of the curse. but he was uncomfortable relying on the fairy and her mysterious background.

Valencia was happy but she could sense the urgency in the voice of the chief. Lucy on the other hand stood there with tears in her eyes. She was a bit more experienced with how the world was so she had an idea of what was to come.

"I will have to call a board meeting with the elders, we will inform them about our findings and the elder's betrayal as well as the calamity that we might face in the future" he squeezed the area between his eyes.

He was about to head out but his eyes widen in disbelief, the flower that was just stationary a few seconds ago was slowly making its way in their direction. he acted instinctively and push Valencia behind him.

He stomped the floor and step forward raising his right hand. Blue light flashed in his eyes. he slashed down aggressively towards the strange plant.

Swoosh!

A power slash of qi rushed out from his fingertip threatening the slice the flower into two.

Valencia and lucy were greatly alarmed. The situation changed so fast but once they noticed the strange action of the flower. They realized what had happened.

Lucy knew the technique the village chief used. it eas moonlight eclipse. A powerful technique that sharpens your qi enabling with the ability to cut through mountains.

Moonlight eclipse greeted the flower with terrifying force. The flower was pushed back and the pond under the flower was sliced through.

The village chief stared on with wary eyes. this was not his most powerful attack but after the explosion. He realized that a powerful barrier was protecting the flower and there was not one scratch on it.

he was not sure what the strange flower wanted to do but he was going to try his best and destroy it, He didn't care if it was gonna enrage the expert behind it.

He was about to prepare for his most powerful attack but valencia stopped him. it was then he realized the flower had changed trajectory. early it appeared the plant was heading in his direction because valencia was in front of him but he had pushed her to the side to attack but now he could tell the plant was making its way over to Valencia.

This was full of strangeness. one thing after the other. lucy wanted to rush to valencia and protect her but she also was stopped by valencia.

It didn't take long for the flower to appear in front of valencia. It stretched out one of its petals and shook it up and down. She looked at the flower strangely. She had a sense of familiarity with it that was never there before.

The flower got closer and shook its outstretched leaf again but valencia could not tell what it was doing but from the village chief and lucy's view.

They had a strange look on their face. They both came to the same conclusion. the plant..... it..... was begging