Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 31 The Legend of the Holy Land

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The hotel survivors also formed small groups and lit numerous bonfires. Their faces mostly reflected confusion and fear—confusion about the future and fear of returning to the abyss. No one knew if they would survive, or how long they would live.

Many people witnessed the fierce battle between the giant python and the ogre outside.

Even those who hid inside the hotel were still killed by the giant python.

The life and death that were once distant have appeared before my eyes one after another in the past day or two, personally witnessing what it means for life and death to be impermanent, what it means for misfortune to strike from the sky, and what it means for life and death to be beyond one's control. Only the individuals involved can truly understand the impact of this.

Many people who were originally strangers have started to stick together for mutual support.

They gathered together in small groups.

The purpose is so that we can rely on each other.

Of course, the largest group consists of the hotel's original staff. They were already acquaintances and came from similar backgrounds, and their gathering together has become the largest group. It's human nature to band together and stick together. Especially in an unfamiliar environment, they become the most trustworthy comrades-in-arms, and this alone is invaluable.

In the short term, this is definitely the most reliable type of relationship.

Upon arriving in the basement, after glancing around, they quickly saw that Hu Youni and Qi Lin had found a secluded spot and lit a bonfire. They were sitting there with the burly Pang Yan, roasting a small python and chatting.

He immediately smiled, strode forward, and as soon as he got close, he smelled the aroma of snake meat filling the air. Oil dripped onto the flames, making the flames even brighter.

"Old Ji, come quick! This Miss Pang is a nice girl. We just came down together and she asked me to chat. We're talking about the black sandstorm right now. Do you have any alcohol over there? Barbecue and beer are the perfect match."

Qi Lin winked at Ji Tianhao and said with a smile.

"Yes, of course we have alcohol. We just happened to have some ice-cold beer that we bought earlier, so we'll take it out and drink it today."

Ji Tianhao understood immediately and said with a smile.

Since they were meeting for the first time, they could only talk about superficial information. They certainly wouldn't easily reveal the truly important things. But people live in constant uncertainty, facing life and death at any moment. A barbecue and a good drink can truly relax their nerves, which are constantly under pressure, so that they can open their hearts and reveal some key information.

Naturally, he was generous and with a wave of his hand, he took out a pitcher of beer that he had taken from the hotel's freezer and placed it on the ground, where a wisp of cold air could still be seen emanating from it.

"Isn't this the ice-cold beer from the hotel freezer? You took it! Barbecue and beer, we can't miss it. Do you mind if we join in the fun?"

Cai Honglong came over with Lu Ming, Liu Yong, Wu Zhiwen, and Lin Fang, who had previously come with him to hunt the cannibals.

Seeing the ice-cold beer placed to the side, a strange light flashed in her eyes. To keep the beer chilled at this moment, just like it was taken out, was no simple feat. Her gaze fell on the ring in his hand.

"A storage ring. The initial land is truly a treasure trove, a place containing endless wonders. To be able to find a storage ring here is really lucky."

Liang Hongguang also came over with Tian Buqi and the others.

Looking at Ji Tianhao's fingers, envy appeared in his eyes. This was a treasure that countless people dreamed of; storage equipment had always been one of the most desired treasures among cultivators. Even he had spent a considerable amount of money to obtain a storage bag, which only had three cubic meters of space. It had always been his most cherished possession.

Now that he sees that Ji Tianhao also has one, and it's even a better storage ring than his own storage bag, he's starting to feel a bit unbalanced.

Generally speaking, most storage bags are inferior to storage rings. Of course, this isn't always the case; some large storage bags have a lot of internal space and are just as valuable as storage rings. However, it's said that even the lowest-grade storage rings start at ten cubic meters. The smallest storage bag only has one cubic meter.

In the Ruins of Return, having a storage device is incredibly beneficial for survival.

Not only can it store a large amount of supplies, but it can also reduce the burden. You don't have to worry about your treasures being stolen or lost elsewhere.

Of course, while I may feel envious, I have no intention of trying to steal it.

Ji Tianhao and his group were no pushovers; they were natural allies with the hotel. In truth, the Muddy Wanderers' Camp were the outsiders. Amidst the black sandstorm, Liang Hongguang didn't want to create any unnecessary conflict.

Pang Yan and Tian Buqi looked at the storage ring with genuine envy. Neither of them possessed one.

"Perfect timing, since everyone's here, let's have a good meal together. We don't know when this black sandstorm outside will pass, and even if it does, we don't know what we'll face next. Let's eat and drink while we can, lest we're already gone when we want to drink."

Cai Honglong said with a smile.

They didn't come empty-handed.

It contained all sorts of food, drinks, mineral water, beverages, and some meat, which had originally been refrigerated in the freezer. Now was the perfect time to take them out and eat them, because without storage equipment, the meat would spoil if it wasn't eaten soon.

Australian lobster

Top-quality beef steak.

Top-quality black pork
The variety of meats also caught the eye of Liang Hongguang and his companions.

Pang Yan was practically drooling.

Their eyes were shining.

I was really looking forward to it.

"Our hotel's head chef, along with some chefs, brought over some cooking utensils from the kitchen, including a large stove and a large iron pot. They've also prepared some perishable meats for tonight, so everyone can eat to their heart's content."

Cai Honglong spoke up.

The hotel has lost power, and the freezer isn't working. If the refrigerated food isn't eaten soon, it'll just spoil. Rather than wasting it, we might as well have a big meal now and have another large pot of food.

Entering the Ruins of Guixu, the future is uncertain.

This meal was a decent treat for everyone, and it was considered that they had done their utmost. The hotel staff had fulfilled their final responsibility. Whether they survived or not was now up to fate.

"Good, Brother Cai, you're very generous. We're friends now. Whether we travel together or not, I'll always consider you my friend."

Liang Hongguang grinned and said heartily.

Without saying much, everyone grabbed cans of ice-cold beer, opened them, and chugged them down. Then they showed off various kinds of grilled meat.

They ate meat and drank wine.

Immediately, the atmosphere naturally became more lively.

“Brother Liang, if we’re talking about the Ruins of Guixu, it’s a place where natural disasters happen every day and dangers are everywhere. Is it really impossible for us to find a place where we can settle down and live in peace and stability? Can’t even the holy lands and holy cities you mentioned before do that?”

Cai Honglong asked.

"Holy lands and holy cities can certainly allow our human race to continue to thrive, but you still need to find them. Even if you find them, you might not be able to join them. Holy lands and holy cities don't support idlers. Many people have already perished on the way to finding them. However, it is said that even if you can't enter, you can still set up camp on the outskirts. You can even obtain the eternal flame within the holy city and establish a new village."

At this point, Liang Hongguang did not hide anything and talked about some of the information he knew.

Humans have it so hard in this Ruins of Return. They have truly been reduced to the lowest level of prey. Many who descend upon the Ruins of Return die there soon after.

Those who perished there lived in obscurity, their lives ending in anonymity.

"Could you tell us which holy sites and cities are in this Ruins of Return, so that we may pay our respects?"

Lu Ming was a very clever person, and his eyes darted around before he asked a question.

(End of this chapter)