After the death of the villain master, the traitor went crazy

Mo Zheng was holding a black fur coat, one of the few top-quality winter coats in all the boxes, and he originally wanted to give it to Qiao Qianan.

After all, he is a medical practitioner. Even though his cultivation level is not low, he is different from sword practitioners and his physique is slightly weaker.

"Master Qiao, would you like to change into something else? This one suits you better." She handed the black fur coat to him.

However, Qiao Qianan felt that the one he had on was enough, and he could naturally tell the good from the bad.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master. I am just following behind to identify the herbs. This is enough for me."

Since he said so, Mo Zheng didn't force him. He threw the furs into the box and let the disciples he brought choose first.

He, Nan Yubai and Mu Jinshu were not willing to compromise and did not care whether it was a small top-grade product or a top-grade product.

The disciples were not willing to take the best quality ones, so in the end Mo Zheng, Nan Yubai and Mu Jinshu each forced them to take the best quality ones according to the disciples' needs.

Once you have your winter clothes in place, a hot meal, and the necessary supplies, you can set off.

It was a rare sunny day when I woke up early, and the wind was much weaker, which was a good time to enter the snowy area.

A clerk who was escorting the winter clothes took advantage of the crowd's inattention and called out to Mo Zheng.

"Master, I received some strange news today. I don't know if it's related to this trip, but I feel I should report it to you to put my mind at ease."

Mo Zheng knew this chief clerk. He had been stationed here for many years and had rich experience in dealing with Xue Yuan.

He is one of the few people who dares to enter the snowy area.

He only has three fingers left on his left hand, which were frozen when he chased the little disciple who was abducted by the snow demon into the snowy land.

Hearing him say this, Mo Zheng immediately asked: "Oh?! Go ahead and talk, I'm listening."

The chief clerk actually didn't know where to start. This matter was really complicated and happened a long time ago.

"There's a rumor in the Snow Abyss that every year, for some unknown reason, someone quietly crosses the Snow Abyss and enters the depths of the snowy realm on the new moon of the coldest month."

"No one has ever seen this happen before, and some curious people have been waiting for the right time to see what happens."

"But I usually return home disappointed. There's no moonlight on the new moon, and at night it's pitch black and I can't see anything."

"The Snow Abyss stretches across such a vast area that it's difficult to encounter it if you're just guarding one spot."

"..."

Mo Zheng listened patiently without urging him.

The chief clerk breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "But based on my observations during my visits to Xueyuan over the years, this is very likely true."

He lowered his voice, "Apart from anything else, although the nights of the first moon of the cold month are dark and inconvenient, the weather is extremely good. There is no wind or snow, and even the snow demon didn't cause any trouble that day."

"At some point, if there were no severe snow and wind to hinder us, the Snow Demon would definitely come out and cause trouble."

"Even if it happens not to be on that day this year, it would be particularly strange if it hadn't happened on that day for decades or even centuries."

The chief clerk bowed and said, "Master, we are going into the Snow Territory to search for medicine. There are still three days until the New Moon. I have come to inform you so that you will not be caught off guard if you encounter us."

Mo Zheng thought about it and realized that his words contained a lot of information. First, it reminded them that the new moon day and night were special, and second, it warned the rumored person who was elusive and had unknown goals.

"Thanks for the reminder, I will pay attention to this matter."

The chief clerk saw that Mo Zheng not only listened, but also took it to heart.

This was a story without a beginning or an end, more like a rumor in the street, but the headmaster didn't show any impatience or annoyance at all, and seemed to take it very seriously.

It really made him overjoyed.

Mo Zheng came from a book, so he always has some "task allergy" from time to time.

It is foreseeable that he will be like a quest NPC introducing new plots and prompting important nodes of the quest.

That's when the vigilance is at its highest level, how could he be impatient to listen?

You must listen carefully and take it to heart. You never know when it might become crucial and save your life!

However, Mo Zheng simply informed Nan Yubai, Mu Jinshu, and Qiao Qianan about this matter, and would make specific arrangements after entering the snowy territory.

As the saying goes, the first effort is strong, the second is weak, and the third is exhausted.

Talking too much just before departure can easily affect morale.

The group wrapped themselves up tightly, had a full meal, and set off immediately.

The first half of the journey will be led by experienced monks who are familiar with the environment.

Taking advantage of the good weather in the sky, they had successfully searched along the bottom of the snow abyss and found the entrance to the cave leading to the snowy land before noon.

Xueyuan is called Xueyuan because it is actually a large geological fault zone.

This huge crack stretches endlessly, blocking people's way into the snowy area.

Sometimes it is less than ten meters narrow, and sometimes it is as wide as a valley, with deep ravines visible below.

The terrain at the bottom is even more complex, with crisscrossing gullies, undercurrents, ice caves, floating snow... scattered everywhere. If you are not careful, you may fall into it and may not be able to get out.

The situation in the Snow Abyss is extremely complicated. All year round, there is a surge of black icy energy rising from underground into the sky, just like a natural formation barrier, separating the snowy area from the surrounding area.

Once you step in, you will be sucked to the bottom instantly and it will not be as easy as you imagine to cross it.

If there were no guidance from the garrison, the Snow Abyss alone would be enough to make people lost, and countless people were rescued from it every year.

If you are less lucky, you will be left inside forever as an ice sculpture before the people stationed there find you.

That is to say, several aristocratic families and sects have set up bases here all year round. They have surveyed this place diligently and have mastered several relatively safe routes.

The people stationed there escorted them to the cave entrance and did not follow them in.

According to the map, the cave is winding but simple.

There are two entrances to the cave, one at the bottom of the Xueyuan Valley, and the other in a small hill somewhere in the snowy region.

It is an alternative way to enter the snowy territory, and is a closely guarded secret by all families.

Fortunately, the Zichen Sword Sect has a deep foundation in Xueyuan and controls such a cave. Otherwise, they would have to climb up to reach the edge of the snowy area.

Once I actually entered the cave and walked for a while, the only light left around me was the light of the fire, and even the sound of the wind disappeared behind my head.

Mo Zheng and Li Fuyi walked in front holding torches to explore the way, Mu Jinshu took a few skilled soldiers to cover the rear, and everyone else moved to the center of the team.

The space in the cave was limited, so the team was forced to stretch out, but with tacit cooperation, the marching speed was still acceptable.

When they finally arrived at the first large cave hall, everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they looked at the suddenly open space.

They built a fire with the firewood stored here in advance and followed the pre-planned route. They would rest here for half an hour.

The whole way was downhill, as if we had entered a very deep underground. Although the air was not thin, it was enough to make people who entered and left this place feel uncomfortable.

Resting here and adjusting your condition is to prepare for the next three consecutive steep upward climbs.

Those who drilled through the ground and then climbed up the mountain were restricted in their movements by the natural tunnel. By the time the entire team had finished climbing the last section of the tunnel, they were all a little tired.

Mo Zheng, Nan Yubai and Mu Jinshu discussed it and decided that instead of rushing out of the cave to face the unknown, it would be better to rest in the cave for a night and go out after dawn.

Qiao Qianan was extremely quiet, climbing as if he were walking on flat ground. He looked much more relaxed than the other people in the Zichen Sword Sect.

He lit the fire, took out a large iron pot, and then took out a spoon, various herbs and ingredients...

As expected by the disciples of Zichen Sword Sect, a large pot of pitch-black, sticky "soup" with a burnt smell was cooked.

Mo Zheng swallowed, and closed his eyes with Lin Moran in tacit understanding, and meditated.

Hmm! If you enter into a state of meditation, you won’t have to taste this horrible “thick soup”…

He saw that Qiao Qianan casually grabbed several handfuls of soil from the ground and put them into the pot!