Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 95 The Journey (Part 2)

These giant camels, of unknown breed, were larger than elephants, with broad backs. Although their sides were laden with mountains of goods, they could easily accommodate another person lying on top of them.

After making arrangements for Zhang Shuniang.

Zhang Yan stayed by her side to take care of the unconscious Zhang Shuniang.

When Yu Fanzhen returned, he looked tired but had a slight smile on his face. He said, "I just asked around, and we're almost there. In a few days, we'll be able to see the secular villages, and then the roads will be much easier to travel."

She walked non-stop for almost two days and two nights, and she was covered in dust and looked haggard.

Upon hearing this, Chen Li's spirits lifted, and he was eager to ask what the secular world was like.

But considering that the original owner of this body couldn't possibly be unaware of these common-sense facts.

So he secretly gave up.

"This journey is so difficult it's almost life-threatening. Not to mention young Shu Niang, even I feel like I just want to lie down," Zhao Lin said with a wry smile. "Back then, we came by the Changsheng Sect's free flying boat, which took less than half a day. I never imagined that walking would take so long. If only we had a flying artifact."

“As a cultivator in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, how much faster can a flying artifact be than walking? Besides, it will exhaust its spiritual energy after flying only a few miles. Only cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining can use it for long-distance travel. Only my elder brother and Fellow Daoist Yu here can do it,” Gu Mengqing said.

"Flying through the forest is too dangerous; walking is the safest option. If we reach densely populated inland areas, it might be useful for getting around. Also, the flying artifact must be of good quality, otherwise you won't be able to travel very far!" Yu Fanzhen said with a smile, in a good mood.

Ha ha!

Chen Li was also very interested in flying, and upon hearing this, he asked a question that had troubled him for a long time: "Fellow Daoist Yu is very knowledgeable. I would like to ask, what should you do if you accidentally fall from the sky during flight?"

"I wouldn't presume to ask for your advice. At this moment, a Featherfall Talisman will suffice. If you don't have one, a Lightness Talisman will do, but of course, it's best not to fly too high," Yu Fanzhen said after thinking for a moment.

He had never even heard of the Falling Feather Talisman.

Ugh.

Those who haven't received systematic training in cultivation techniques are simply narrow-minded.

For disciples of sects or scions of cultivation families, these are common sense, and they can easily learn whatever they want. But for independent cultivators, it is extremely difficult to acquire even a little knowledge, and it is also unsystematic.

"Are there any techniques available during the Qi Refining stage that allow for flight?" Chen Li continued to inquire.

"Yes, there are. For example, the first-tier, seventh-level Wind Control Technique and the first-tier, ninth-level Magnetic Glide Technique are both possible. However, the former is slower, while the latter is very fast, but the requirements are too high. You need to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining to learn it!"

Yu Fan is truly a treasure of a girl.

"Can these spells be bought in Luanluo City?" Chen Li asked.

"You want to buy it?" Yu Fanzhen said, "I have the Wind Control Technique in my own collection, it's a private item, I'll give it to you later. However, the Magnetic Escape Technique is kept in the family's library, so it's not appropriate to give it to you. I need to inform the ancestor before I can make a decision."

"Then thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Yu!" Chen Li quickly cupped his hands in thanks.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, you're too kind!" Yu Fanzhen said with a smile, "Actually, apart from the Yuan Magnetic Escape Technique, many ordinary spells can be bought in Luanluo City. As for the price, it shouldn't be a big deal for Fellow Daoist Chen!"

Chen Li then exchanged more pleasantries.

……

in the afternoon.

Inside a tree hollow in the forest.

"call"

Chen Li exhaled a breath of stale air, and slowly pressed his hands down, ending the last cycle of the cycle.

"After entering the seventh level of Qi Refining, the effects of Qi-replenishing pills on me have become weaker and weaker, and my progress has slowed down considerably. I estimate it will take another six months to advance to the eighth level of Qi Refining," Chen Li calculated in his mind.

"Fortunately, the speed is already very fast. I am now forty-two years old. At most, I will be forty-five years old in three years, and then I can consider breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. I don't know if I can get through this stage safely."

If we can get through safely, the future will be bright.

Lifespan:

200+
If not...

According to Yu Fanzhen on the road, the attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage is extremely dangerous.

Failure can severely damage one's health.

Severe cases can lead to death.

The former still has a slight chance to start over.

For the latter, all is lost.

Chen Li frowned, thought for a moment, and then shook his head:
"Now is not the time to think about these things. Let's wait until we have completed the Qi Refining stage."

Zhou Hong was still fast asleep.

Chen Li quietly walked out of the tree hole.

The forest was still dimly lit in the afternoon.

The sounds of snoring rose and fell clearly all around.

After taking a nap and practicing his breathing exercises for a while after waking up, Chen Li is now full of energy and has inexhaustible vitality.

He was too lazy to sleep anymore.

I strolled around, stepping on the soft fallen leaves.

This is a primeval forest that resembles a primordial world.

On the ground, all sorts of strange and wonderful plants filled the entire space. Huge branches crisscrossed, and thick aerial roots grew from the branches and hung down, extending for tens or even hundreds of meters and plunging straight into the soil. In between, there were also various giant python-like vines that intertwined with each other.

Being there feels like being in a series of skyscrapers.

It felt like being in a world of giants. Unfortunately, it was already late autumn.

It makes this place lose a lot of its charm.

If it were spring or summer, the scenery here would probably be even more magnificent and breathtaking.

Of course, it's also more dangerous.

At that moment, I seemed to hear a faint singing voice, ethereal and otherworldly.

Chen Li raised an eyebrow.

Who has the leisure to sing?
With nothing else to do, he followed the singing and walked slowly away from the camp. Soon, a misty lake came into view, and a naked woman was bathing by the lake with her back to him.

Her fair body was faintly visible in the mist.

And the singing came from her mouth.

The strange scene before him made him immediately realize that something was wrong, and he slowly backed away, gripping the hilt of his sword.

There were hardly any clothes that had been taken off on the shore. Moreover, it was late autumn and the weather was cold. Besides, the camp was nearby. Even if there were women in the group who were naturally clean and wanted to take a bath, they would definitely do so secretly. They would never be so bold as to sing while bathing, as if they were afraid that others would not hear them.

This is definitely not human.

One step, two steps, and the woman continued to bathe as if she hadn't noticed anything. He breathed a sigh of relief and quickly retreated a hundred meters away.

Then we prepared to return.

However, as soon as he turned around, he froze and felt a chill run down his spine.

The woman was just a meter behind him.

She stood naked, her cheeks sunken and fierce. Her dark eyes, devoid of any whites, made Chen Li's heart pound violently. Although her face was expressionless, there seemed to be a strange smile on her lips.

when?
They were in the lake just a moment ago.

The stack of talismans on his chest was rapidly heating up and becoming hot.

This proves that it is not an illusion.

Before anyone knew it, a layer of mist gradually rose from the ground, creating an eerie and sinister atmosphere.

Chen Liqiang composed himself and smiled, "Miss, what brings you to my attention? If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask."

The woman did not answer.

"I haven't asked your name yet, young lady. Are you lost?" Chen Li continued to ask.

Still silent!

"Aren't you cold?"

silence!

Do you need clothes?

silence!

"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now. Farewell!" Chen Li's forehead was covered in cold sweat; this was completely impossible to communicate with.

Then he began to bypass the woman step by step.

At the same time, he silently chanted the incantation for the Palm Thunder, preparing for battle.

Just as Chen Li was on high alert.

The next moment, everything went blurry.

The woman had vanished without a trace, and even the cold mist on the ground gradually dissipated.

An old man walked over from this direction in the distance.

It was Yu Cheng.

They were clearly startled away by him.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, what are you doing here? I sense an eerie aura here; there must be evil spirits. Let's go!"

Chen Li finally breathed a sigh of relief, the crisis was over: "Thank you for saving me, senior. If it had been any later, my life would have been in grave danger."

Then, without hiding anything, he recounted his experience in detail.

“There are many mountain spirits and monsters here, so you can’t wander around. You’re lucky. If I encountered something like this, it would be difficult to deal with it either.” Yu Cheng sighed, “I guess you’re carrying something that can ward off evil spirits.”

Chen Li's heart stirred, and he took out a thick stack of talismans from his chest.

It still emitted a scalding heat.

This was drawn specifically before I set off.

He wasn't afraid of anything else, except encountering powerful evil spirits.

There were more than thirty of them.

He was dumbfounded when he checked.

The spiritual power on the talismans was almost completely exhausted; all thirty-odd talismans were in the same state.

No wonder the evil spirit didn't attack immediately; it seems to be thanks to these thirty-odd talismans.

P.S.: I had something to do today, that's all!

(End of this chapter)