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Lu Xiuyuan squatted down and began to carefully examine the treasures on Nanny Sun's companions and Wang Heng. He knew that these treasures might hide many secrets and play an important role in his practice and growth.

First, he checked the storage bag of Nanny Sun's companion. It was filled with various precious medicinal materials and elixirs, including some rare spiritual medicines. These were unique products of the spiritual medicine garden and were very valuable. Lu Xiuyuan put them in his pocket one by one, secretly feeling lucky.

Then, he turned to Wang Heng's body. As a member of the Spiritual Medicine Garden, Wang Heng naturally possessed many treasures. His storage bag was filled with various magical instruments and spiritual instruments, the most eye-catching of which was a crystal ball. This was Wang Heng's magical instrument, which was said to be able to predict future changes and was of great significance to practitioners. Lu Xiuyuan carefully put it in his pocket.

Finally, he checked Nanny Sun's body. Apart from some common treasures, there was nothing valuable. It seemed that Nanny Sun was really lucky, so she took such a risk and secretly let Xuanhuanzi bribe her. Such things were really hard to guard against, and as the exploration deepened, there would definitely be more and more.

As the flames burned, Lu Xiuyuan stood quietly, watching the flames turn Nanny Sun, her companions, and Wang Heng's bodies into ashes. The flames devoured their figures, burning them clean, leaving only a piece of black ash that drifted away with the wind. Lu Xiuyuan watched this scene, and suddenly a wave of nausea surged into his heart. Lu Xiuyuan held his stomach with both hands, lowered his head fiercely, bent his body nearly 180 degrees, and vomited violently.

The first experience of killing someone made him feel nauseous instinctively. The violent vomiting almost made Lu Xiuyuan's eyeballs bulge out. Tears, snot, saliva, and acid water all came out. He vomited until he was dizzy, but there was no other way. This was something he had to experience. The world of cultivating immortals is such a complex and cruel world. The rule in this world is the law of the jungle. The level of cultivation and strength are the only credentials. This is what you must abide by and cannot be changed by personal will. If others do not offend me, I will not offend them. If others offend me, I will offend them.

In order to protect his own safety, Lu Xiuyuan did not leave any clues to prevent others from discovering his whereabouts. He knew that in this world of cultivation full of intrigue and struggle, it was crucial to keep a low profile.

The flames turned the body into ashes, and smoke rose in the night sky, filled with a pungent smell. Lu Xiuyuan stood by the fire, feeling the warmth of the fire, thoughts surging in his heart.

He recalled the battles with Nanny Sun, Wang Heng, and the mysterious man in black, and the life-and-death struggles. In that battle, he felt his own strength and courage, and also experienced the cruelty and ruthlessness among the cultivators.

However, Lu Xiuyuan did not regret it. He knew that this was an important experience on his path of cultivation and an opportunity for him to grow. Only by going through the test of life and death can he be more determined to walk on the path of cultivation and realize his dream.

The flames burned in the night sky, dyeing the night orange-red. Lu Xiuyuan stared at the flames, and an invisible force surged in his heart, making him feel extremely firm and confident.

He knew that this battle was just a starting point on his path of cultivation, and there would be more challenges waiting for him in the future. But he would not be afraid, nor would he retreat. He would continue to move forward, explore, and grow until he reached the pinnacle of cultivation.

Against the backdrop of the flames, Lu Xiuyuan's eyes were firm and bright, and his heart was full of hope and faith. He knew that as long as he persevered, he would be able to realize his dream and become a strong man in the world of cultivation.

Lu Xiuyuan found a secluded corner, sat down and began to meditate. He closed his eyes, focused on regulating his breathing, letting his internal energy flow and speeding up his body's recovery.

Although the injury was serious, Lu Xiuyuan did not slack off at all. He knew that only by healing the wound as soon as possible could he recover from the battle and continue to move forward.

He focused his attention on his breathing, slowly mobilizing his inner strength to form a warm airflow in his body, surrounding the injured part. He felt the flow of inner strength, repairing the injured muscles and tendons bit by bit, allowing the wound to heal gradually.

During the practice, Lu Xiuyuan's body gradually relaxed and his heart became calm and peaceful. He felt the breath around him, integrated with nature, and felt the vitality and power of the earth.

Time passed quietly, and Lu Xiuyuan's cultivation state lasted for several hours. When he opened his eyes, a fresh breath filled the surroundings. He felt that his body had recovered a lot, and his wounds were gradually healing.

Lu Xiuyuan stood up, feeling the changes in his body, his heart was filled with joy and satisfaction. He knew that his practice had achieved certain results, and his body and internal strength had been improved.

However, he also knew that there would always be endless challenges and difficulties waiting for him on the road of cultivation. He could not stop, but had to keep working hard and constantly improve his cultivation in order to gain a foothold in the world of cultivation and achieve his goals.

Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath and put aside his doubts and anxieties. He decided to keep moving forward, meet more challenges, keep growing, keep improving, until he reaches the pinnacle of cultivation.

After Lu Xiuyuan finished his rest, he stood up, readjusted his equipment, and prepared to continue moving towards the east cave of Beiya Cave.

He walked forward along the fork in the cave, taking firm steps one by one. In this mysterious Beiya Cave, every step may hide unknown dangers and opportunities.

As he walked forward, the surrounding scenery gradually changed. In the deep cave, a quiet atmosphere permeated, and occasionally there was the sound of a breeze blowing, which made people feel a wonderful peace.

Lu Xiuyuan kept observing the surrounding environment and paying close attention to the movements around him. He knew that in a dangerous place like Beiya Cave, any carelessness could lead to fatal consequences.

However, his heart is still full of expectations for the future and yearning for the path of cultivation. He believes that as long as he keeps working hard and keeps moving forward, he will always find his own bright path.

Gradually, a faint light appeared in front of him, and Lu Xiuyuan knew that it was the direction leading to the east cave of Beiya Cave. He quickened his pace and walked towards the direction of the light, his heart full of expectation and longing.

As he moved forward, he constantly pondered his own path of cultivation, and his future goals and plans. He was determined to continuously improve his cultivation, explore a wider world of cultivation, find a more powerful force, and work hard to realize his ideals.

Finally, he came to the entrance to the East Cave of Beiya Cave. He took a deep breath, took the first step, and embarked on a new journey. In this mysterious land, he will continue to pursue his dreams, constantly surpass himself, and move forward courageously.

Lu Xiuyuan suddenly felt his feet slip and he lost his balance. Then he felt a powerful force pulling him upwards. His eyes went dark and he realized that he had been hung up.

In danger, he was not in a hurry and calmly looked around. He found that he was trapped by a sophisticated mechanism, with a thin rope tightly tied around his ankles, hanging him in the air.

The surroundings looked very desolate, except for the place where he was hung, all around was desolate. He realized that he had fallen into a trap, and the maker of the trap was probably nearby.

He struggled hard to free himself, but the ropes were unbreakable. He was helpless and could only wait.

The moment Lu Xiuyuan stopped struggling, he suddenly felt the presence of a person beside him. The person seemed to have merged with the surrounding stone walls, inconspicuous, and he could not even detect any breath from him.

Lu Xiuyuan watched this person warily, his heart full of doubts. Who was this person? How did he manage to hide his presence so well? More importantly, why did he appear in such a remote place?

Although he was full of doubts in his heart, Lu Xiuyuan did not show them. He knew that in such a dangerous environment, it was very important to stay vigilant.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Lu Xiuyuan tried to communicate with the mysterious man, his tone alert and cautious.

"I will never change my name or surname. I am Lingshou Shanshijiao." said the mysterious man.

Shi Jiao, a green leather armor tightly fits his body, as if it was condensed from a stone wall. The leather armor is covered with hard rock textures, making him look even more solid and fierce. He has a pair of pointed ears on his head, like a stone tiger, revealing his animal instincts. There is also a necklace made of stone hanging around his neck, emitting a faint green light, giving people a mysterious feeling.

"Shi Jiao from Spiritual Beast Mountain?" Lu Xiuyuan was shocked. He had heard of the legend of Spiritual Beast Mountain, where many powerful spirit beasts gathered and it was a forbidden place for practitioners. As one of them, Shi Jiao must be an extremely powerful existence.

"Are you here specifically to deal with me?" Lu Xiuyuan tried to ask calmly, but he could not hide the nervousness in his heart.

"Specifically targeting you? Stop dreaming. I came here to hunt. Your level is too low. My luck is so bad today. How could I catch a waste like you?" said the spirit beast Shan Shijiao.

Lu Xiuyuan's heart sank. Shi Jiao's words made him realize the danger he was facing. He knew that Shi Jiao from Spirit Beast Mountain was no ordinary person and would not show mercy to him.

"I haven't offended you, why are you treating me like this?" Lu Xiuyuan tried to find an explanation, hoping to ease the current crisis.

Shi Jiao sneered, "Offend me? Don't you think you weak cultivators are a joke? Your existence is nothing more than a toy for us spirit beasts to play with."

Lu Xiuyuan was silent. He understood the gap between himself and Shi Jiao, but he was unwilling to surrender. After all, he still had many unfinished missions.

Shi Jiao easily rescued Lu Xiuyuan from the trap and put him on the ground. Lu Xiuyuan felt relieved, but still watched his surroundings vigilantly, ready to deal with possible dangers at any time.

"What exactly do you guys from Lingshou Mountain want?" Lu Xiuyuan tried to find out their motives while looking for a chance to escape.

Shi Jiao looked at him coldly, as if mocking his stupidity: "We don't need any motivation. You mortals always think that you have an unshakable position and power, but you don't know that in our eyes, you are just ants."

Lu Xiuyuan clenched his teeth silently. He knew that now was not the time to argue with Shi Jiao, but to find a way to get out of the current predicament.

Lu Xiuyuan sneered, "You are so self-righteous, but you Lingshou Mountain are just bullying in the mountains and forests and dealing with the weak. If you are really capable, why don't you let me go and fight me in a one-on-one fight to see if your so-called majesty can suppress me."

Shi Jiao frowned slightly when he heard this, and was obviously provoked by Lu Xiuyuan's words. "You human boy are too arrogant. Let me show you the power of a spirit beast!" Shi Jiao snorted coldly, as if he was angered by Lu Xiuyuan's words. The spirit power in his hand surged, and he wanted to attack Lu Xiuyuan.

Lu Xiuyuan secretly rejoiced that Shi Jiao's anger seemed to give him an opportunity. He pretended to be angry and said, "You stupid scum from Spirit Beast Mountain, I'm not afraid of you! Let me go and let's fight it out!"

Shi Jiao laughed out loud when he heard this: "Let you go? Little guy, you are so bold! Just you? Hahaha!" He seemed not to want to pay attention to Lu Xiuyuan's provocation, but the disdain revealed in his laughter aroused Lu Xiuyuan's anger.

Lu Xiuyuan's heart went cold, and he realized that his situation was extremely dangerous. He secretly calculated that if he could untie the ropes on his body, he might be able to escape. He decided to wait for the opportunity, find a flaw, and then break out in one fell swoop.

Shi Jiao said, "I'll give you a chance. You fight with my spirit beast. If you win, I'll let you go. If you lose, my spirit beast will have dinner."

Seeing no other choice, Lu Xiuyuan had to bite the bullet and agree.

Shi Hu smiled proudly and took out his spirit beast from the storage bag. The spirit beast was a snow-white wolf, its fur gleaming with a faint silver light, which was particularly dazzling in the sun. The white wolf was huge, with strong muscles, sharp canine teeth, and claws as sharp as steel knives, revealing a ferocious aura.

Lu Xiuyuan's eyes fixed, and he couldn't help but feel alert. He knew that this battle would be a difficult test, but he was not afraid, but instead became more determined to defeat his opponent.

After Shi Hu released the white wolf, he immediately launched an attack. The white wolf rushed towards Lu Xiuyuan at a jaw-dropping speed. It opened its bloody mouth, revealing its sharp canine teeth, and attacked Lu Xiuyuan's throat.

Lu Xiuyuan was not afraid of danger. He faced the attack of the white wolf, holding the sword, ready to fight. His eyes were firm and he did not flinch. He believed that he had the ability to defeat this ferocious beast.

The white wolf was agile and fierce in attack, sometimes baring its fangs and claws, and sometimes suddenly changing direction, making it difficult for Lu Xiuyuan to predict. But Lu Xiuyuan was not intimidated. He nimbly dodged the white wolf's attacks. When the time was right, he launched a counterattack without hesitation, trying to find the white wolf's flaws.