Mountains and rivers are waiting for you to return

Chapter 208 Reunion Across the Cliff

Through the faint mist, she could even see what was happening on the other side of the cliff.

Various plants sprouted from the entrances of some corridors and caves, climbing on the stone walls, and some cave entrances even had human remains lying and hanging.

The evenly-lit water, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, illuminates every cave, making it seem as if there are lights on the opposite cliff.

It's an illusion.

The night rain gradually got heavier, pouring down in torrents.

The sound of rain can cover up the soldiers' conversations and will not attract the attention of creatures in the abyss.

A soldier took some water, but was worried that making a fire outside would attract monsters, so he ran back to the block to make a fire. Others laughed at him and said he was too particular.

Not long after, the Pei family soldiers who had been teasing him also rushed over to join in the fun, scrambling to drink the boiled water.

The Silver Armor Guards were all orphans, most of them were miserable and always very serious, but after fighting together for a long time, they were able to get along well with the soldiers of the Pei Family Army.

Pei Nai listened to the laughter and chatter of the people behind him.

She didn't expect that in this secret realm full of dangers, she could actually feel warmth.

"What are you thinking about?" Han Ruize saw that she was looking outside, so he sat down next to her and asked.

Pei Nai turned to look at him, "I was wondering when we can meet Gu Jinheng."

"We came in according to the map and took the safest route all the way. We are familiar with the risk avoidance rules, but we have all experienced life-threatening situations many times." Han Ruize said seriously.

His tone was calm, but he said the result that Pei Nai didn't dare to guess, which was also the most likely result.

"He doesn't know the paths and rules here, so he has to rely on exploration. He has to pass through the most deadly middle layer of death. Moreover, they have been in the secret realm for more than a month, and there has been no news so far. You may have to be mentally prepared."

"But I think he's still alive." Pei Nai lowered his head. "If I get the Linshang Water but still don't meet him, I might still wait for him after leaving here."

Han Ruize nodded and looked into the distance, "As an ally and companion, I also hope that he can survive. If Tianyao and Dongjing lose him, Lei Laiweng will be more difficult to deal with than Yue Cang in the final battle."

"Aren't you conflicted inside?" Pei Na looked up and asked him.

After all, he and Gu Jinheng have always been at odds.

Han Ruize laughed dumbly, "I don't want to compete with a dead person for your affection. No matter what the result is, he will occupy the most important position in your heart for the rest of his life, and I am destined to lose."

"Compared to whether I can get you, I care more about your feelings." He said this, stood up, and rubbed Pei Nai's head with his hand.

Before he turned and left, he finally said, "And I know that in your heart, my position is not much less than his."

Pei Nai didn't look back.

She raised her hands, scooped up a handful of rain water, and covered her face with it.

In the early morning, the sky is about to brighten.

The sound of the gurgling rain gradually died down, and the sky began to glow slightly.

Pei Nai and the others have woken up, packed their bags, and are ready to continue on their journey.

All the dust was washed away, and the smell of wet soil and green plants intertwined, making the air sweet and fresh.

They lost the cover of the rain, and everyone moved much more gently to avoid making any noise.

Occasionally, the sound of giant vines moving could be heard under the cliff. Pei Nai was worried, so he arranged for her to cover the rear.

They walked in succession along the outer corridor.

The last soldier had entered the fifty-second block, with Pei Nai following behind him.

When she turned around, a barely perceptible black shadow appeared in the corner of her eye and flashed past the cave entrance on the opposite cliff.

Pei Nai paused and looked back in confusion.

But in the next moment, his eyes widened.

The person she was thinking about, wearing a black and gold embroidered robe, also stopped when passing by the cave entrance.

It seemed as if he had noticed her presence from the corner of his eye, and even used his intimidation to probe her, but he did not turn around.

When the people behind Gu Jinheng saw him stop, they were all a little puzzled. They looked at each other and seemed to be about to ask something.

Pei Nai's joy was already hard to contain. Her screams resounded throughout the cliff valley.

"Gu! Jin! Heng!!!"

Pei Nai saw that Gu Jinheng turned his head at this moment and finally looked at her.

The moment her eyes met Gu Jinheng's, she understood why he didn't look back the first time.

What a tender and sad look it was, until Du Ling beside him reminded him: "It's Madam!"

Gu Jinheng suddenly woke up from his dream, and a look of disbelief slowly appeared in his eyes.

Pei Nai's voice was too loud.

Countless creatures in the rift were awakened, and deformed monsters crawled out of the cave and rushed towards her along the corridor.

The divine energy of alchemy echoes far away.

Every piece of air was distorted invisibly, and the light and shadow of all things became dim and shaky at this moment.

The deformed monsters that were running fell one after another under the pressure, as if they were suppressed by a big hand and pressed to the ground.

His Dandao divine energy embraced her, not allowing any living creature to touch her at all.

Many giant vines have emerged from the abyss and are stretching towards Pei Nai.

Han Ruize had already run back.

He quickly took in the situation in front of him, swung the Hunxi Whip, grabbed the limbs of a nearby monster, and pulled it in the opposite direction, throwing the monster's corpse on the outer corridor into the abyss.

Two corpses fell in succession, making a huge noise at the bottom of the cliff. The vines changed direction and changed their prey.

The crisis is finally over.

Pei Nai didn't dare to shout anymore. He looked at Gu Jinheng steadily and smiled brightly at him.

Just by looking at each other like this, satisfaction appeared in Gu Jinheng's eyes.

She was still a little stunned, but Gu Jinheng asked her through the air with sign language: "Stand there, I'll find you?"

Pei Nai reacted and called Ju Liancheng over.

After she turned and left, Han Ruize stood there, looking into Gu Jinheng's eyes.

Han Ruize couldn't help but look up and smile, laughing at the arrangement of fate. He spoke silently and mouthed to Gu Jinheng: "What a great fortune."

Gu Jinheng just looked at him and didn't reply.

Pei Nai came back soon and explained the situation to Ju Liancheng on the way.

After Ju Liancheng came out, he first bowed to Gu Jinheng, and then began to observe the corridors and blocks on both sides of the cliff.

He lowered his voice, pointed to a slope below the opposite cliff, and whispered something in Pei Nai's ear.

Gu Jinheng probably had heard what Ju Liancheng said.

But Pei Nai was worried that he might have missed something, so he repeated it again using sign language.

Based on the map, Ju Liancheng calculated that the slope was the only way for Pei Nai and his companions to pass. They would reach their destination after walking four more blocks and crossing the suspended bridge made of vines.

Gu Jinheng and his group were in a much lower position than Pei Nai and the others, so the length of the zipline could support them.

However, Pei Nai and his team were in a relatively high position, and the zipline was obviously not long enough, so they needed to follow the original route on the map in order to meet up with Gu Jinheng's team.

After she expressed this using sign language, Gu Jinheng nodded at her.

Seeing that Gu Jinheng had already started arranging people to set up a zipline, Pei Nai also led everyone back on the road.

After entering the corridor, Han Ruize saw her excitement and said speechlessly: "Are you so happy to see him? Is that all you can do?"

Pei Nai's eyes were filled with joy, with a sense of fulfillment and peace of mind, and she answered him: "If you were missing, I would also spare no effort to save you, and I would be as excited as I am now. Didn't you say that yourself?"

Han Ruize understood what she was saying, so he chuckled and stopped teasing her.

(End of this chapter)