Creation of the Universe

"Did you see anyone else when you came in?"

Shen Zhan asked with a meaningful look.

Xia Wenxiu shook her head and said with lingering fear, "At that time, we saw our junior sister risking her life to lead the Wind-Escape Beast away. That's when Dong Ping and I had the chance to come down from the tree. We originally planned to chase after her, but we couldn't catch up. On the way, we accidentally discovered this cave and heard the roar of a spirit beast inside.

Dong Ping and I suspected that Junior Sister had been cornered by the Wind-Evading Beast, so we bravely entered to investigate. The cave was pitch black, and we couldn't see a thing. Only the spirit beast was constantly making strange cries, which shook our hearts and minds. We couldn't handle it any more, so we ran out again, and that's how we met you."

Dong Ping added, "Actually, we didn't see the eldest brother when we came down from the tree. We don't know where he went. Maybe he went after the younger sister, but he was injured by the Wind Escape Beast. I don't know how he's doing now. It's really worrying!"

Tang Muqing looked worried and hesitated to look at Shen Zhan.

Shen Zhan could see that she wanted him to help find the senior brother, but in the end he was too embarrassed to ask. The sky outside was gradually getting darker and it would soon be dark.

In the Spirit Beast Forest, it is dangerous both day and night, but if you have to compare the two, it is more dangerous at night. After all, there are still many hunting spirit beasts who prefer to hunt at night. If you go out rashly, you will most likely be hunted as prey.

According to Xia Wenxiu and Dong Ping, they did not see anyone else when they entered the cave, but there were indeed a few less Earth Spirit Fruits in the box.

Shen Zhan suspected that someone must have stolen the Earth Spirit Fruit. As for who that person was, it was hard to say at the moment, but their eldest senior brother was obviously a suspect.

“Gurgle~Gurgle…”

A few people were talking when suddenly an embarrassing noise was heard.

Then Tang Muqing covered her stomach with her hands and said shyly, "We haven't eaten anything for a whole day and night."

Xia Wenxiu also sighed, "Yes, we accidentally broke in yesterday, and when we were hiding from the spirit beasts, we lost the bag we were carrying, and we didn't have time to retrieve the dry food inside."

"This spiritual beast forest is bizarre and truly strange and dangerous. We dare not easily try to eat anything here. If something bad happens to us, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Shen Zhan nodded understandingly, "You're right to be cautious, but you definitely can't go without food. I'll take Xiaoguo out to find something to eat. You must stay in the cave to ensure your safety. The Earth Dragon Turtle now knows you have no ill intentions and won't attack. Don't worry about that."

Tang Muqing took the initiative to stand up and said, "Then I'll go with you so I can take care of you."

"Well, that's fine too."

Shen Zhan did not refuse.

So the two of them walked out of the cave and began to search for edible food in the dark forest. It seemed that there were many wild vegetables and fruits that could be used as ingredients, but the most critical issue was to determine whether they were dangerous. Shen Zhan did not want to repeat the same mistake.

"By the way, can I ask what your connection is with our Wuya Taoist Temple? I see you're still so young, so I guess you haven't been to Cuiping Mountain, right?"

Tang Muqing suddenly asked this question.

Shen Zhan was stunned for a moment. He had to think of a reasonable reason to answer, because he couldn't just tell Tang Muqing directly that he had been an old friend of their Wuya Taoist Temple's founder, Taoist Tianlang, three hundred years ago, right?

"Actually, I had a master before. He had dealings with people from Wuya Taoist Temple, so I heard him mention it."

"Oh, I see. Then who is your master?"

Tang Muqing asked again, somewhat relentlessly.

Shen Zhan frowned and said casually, "My master's style of doing things is very strange. Although he taught me some skills, he never revealed his true identity in front of me, so I can't answer your question."

"There is actually such a mysterious master."

Fortunately, Tang Muqing didn't continue to worry about this issue. Shen Zhan carefully picked some wild fruits and prepared to take them back to fill his stomach.

When they returned to the cave again, they happened to see Xia Wenxiu and Dong Ping coming out, each carrying a box filled with Earth Spirit Fruit.

The four of them exchanged glances, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense. Shen Zhan said in a deep voice, "It's not very kind of you to just take other people's things like this."

Xia Wenxiu looked ashamed and put down the box, while Dong Ping turned his head to look behind him, as if he was very concerned about what was behind him.

Shen Zhan's eyes fixed, and he immediately understood why he reacted like this.

"Come out! If you dare to do it, you must take responsibility for it. You don't think you'll be fine if you hide in there, do you?"

Tang Muqing didn't understand at first who Shen Zhan was talking to. Then she saw a burly figure slowly walking out from the darkness. It turned out to be the senior brother Shangguan Jian who had disappeared before.

It is not difficult to understand from this situation that Shangguan Jian wanted to steal the Earth Spirit Fruit in the box, and Xia Wenxiu and Dong Ping were unwilling to do so, but under the threat of Shangguan Jian, they had to do so.

"Big Brother, thank goodness you're okay. We were just worried about you!"

"These boxes are in the cave, right? Why are they being moved out?"

Tang Muqing asked timidly. Although she guessed the eldest brother's intention, she still hoped to hear a different explanation.

However, Shangguan Jian said excitedly, "Do you know what this is? This is the Earth Spirit Fruit, which was born from the Earth Spirit Vein. One Earth Spirit Fruit can greatly improve our cultivation and is very valuable in the market.

The fact that we can find these Earth Spirit Fruits means that this is our opportunity. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to take them away now?

As we are about to participate in the Weihai Kingdom Trial Conference, improving our cultivation is a top priority. This will be of great benefit to everyone!"

It is true that Shangguan Jian sounded like he was thinking about everyone, but his motive was wrong from the very beginning, and Tang Muqing really couldn't agree with it.

"These Earth Spirit Fruits are not ours. Taking them away like this is against morality."

"Morality?"

Shangguan Jian scoffed, "Junior Sister, you are usually kind-hearted and act childishly, but with such a great opportunity right in front of us, do you want us to turn a blind eye?"

"Xia Wenxiu, Dong Ping, do you also think that what I did was wrong?"

Xia Wenxiu, who was originally forced, answered directly: "I really can't steal other people's things. If Master knew, he would definitely be angry."

"Big Brother, I think we should just forget it."

Dong Ping also advised in this way.