The King of Xiuxianjuan returns to modern times and becomes a landlord

As night fell, all was silent, but the storm intensified. The howling winds raged, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, leaving one shuddering. Just then, a lone wolf stumbled into the area. Its eyes gleamed with a faint green light, and its movements were agile, seemingly able to move freely through the raging storm, like a ghost within it, instilling an inexplicable fear in the air.

Upon seeing this, Ying Ni and the others immediately became alert. Their hearts raced, their weapons clenched, ready to respond to any threat. Gu Qingxiao, without hesitation, swiftly cast a spell, unleashing a blazing strange fire, forming a wall of flames that isolated the lone wolf. The fire burned with incredible intensity, its light reaching the sky as if to completely dispel the darkness and coldness of the desert.

Seeing this, the lone wolf's eyes flashed with fear. It didn't dare to cross the wall of fire, and could only wander outside, searching for a possible breakthrough. It seemed to be waiting for an opportunity, a chance to break through the wall of fire. However, the fire burned more and more fiercely, as if it wanted to devour everything.

Ying Ni gazed out at the scene beyond, her gaze piercing the raging sandstorm, her heart filled with both determination and anxiety about the future. She knew the road ahead was long, and every step required caution. She must not use her spiritual power unless absolutely necessary. Her gaze was firm, as if she had already seen the path ahead.

Therefore, before setting off, Ying Ni made thorough preparations, carefully packing various medicines into a storage bag for emergency use. At this moment, she signaled Mu Ya with a complex and subtle gesture, which the others also noticed and withdrew their spiritual energy. Mu Ya's eyes instantly lit up, as if she understood Ying Ni's intention. She quickly pulled a tranquilizer gun from her storage bag. The gun's cold metallic sheen was particularly striking against the dim, windswept sand.

The howling of the sandstorm intensified, as if threatening to engulf the entire world. Ying Ni and the others huddled together on one side of the wall of fire, their gaze fixed on the front, awaiting the decisive moment. The wind gradually subsided, and the raging sandstorm seemed to have reached its peak, signaling its imminent end. Mu Ya's heartbeat quickened, and she clutched the medicine tightly in her hand, preparing for the impending action.

Finally, as the last wisps of wind were swallowed by the desert, the sky began to brighten with a long-lost brightness. Ying Ni took a deep breath and nodded to Mu Ya. Without hesitation, Mu Ya raised her tranquilizer gun and aimed at the lone wolf on the other side of the wall of fire. It was poised to attack them. With a flick of her finger, the tranquilizer bullet drew a graceful arc and accurately struck the lone wolf. The wolf let out a shrill howl and then collapsed to the ground, unable to resist.

As Ying Ni and the others finished off the lone wolf, light gradually appeared on the horizon, as if it were nature's reward. They quickly moved, clearing away the heavy sand that enveloped the sky. The heavy grains of sand, like fragments of time, were swept away by an invisible force. The embers of the fire still flickered, but they had no time to pay attention. They immediately stamped out the sparks, fearing that a single spark might trigger a new disaster.

They scrambled out of their small, sheltered cave. The world outside was still a boundless expanse of yellow sand, but the scene before them was drastically different. The sandstorm, like a violent painter, painted the world anew with its invisible brush. Yesterday's footprints, deep or shallow, had been completely erased, leaving only a flat, unfamiliar expanse of sand.

The surroundings were completely transformed. The once familiar dunes, rocks, and vegetation had been swept away by the dust storm. Looking around, they saw only chaos, as if they were in an unknown world. However, it was this very uncertainty that fueled their courage and determination. They knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead, they must forge ahead.

Ying Ni realized that they seemed to have deviated from the planned route, and she informed her companions of the situation.

"We must redefine our direction, otherwise we will move further and further away from our goal." Gu Yanqing said seriously, and the people around him nodded in agreement.

In the vast wilderness, Ying Ni slowly pulled a compass from her backpack. Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling her face, reflecting a look of determination and resolve. Mu Ya followed closely behind, clutching a meticulously drawn map that clearly marked the expedition's route and all the important structures in the desert.

Several people quickly gathered in a circle, their eyes fixed on the compass in Ying Ni's hand. However, unexpectedly, the compass needle seemed to be disturbed by some mysterious force, spinning continuously, completely losing its ability to guide direction. This scene made everyone present reveal expressions of surprise, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Faced with this sudden change, Ying Ni didn't panic. She took a deep breath and quickly pulled out an ancient compass from another bag. She had specifically requested it from Tianjizi before setting off. It was said to be able to determine direction based on the principles of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams.

Based on the directions of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, Ying Ni carefully calculated the fortune and misfortune of each direction. Her fingers gently ran over the mountains, rivers, and streams on the map, as if she were conducting a silent communication with the land.

"The east is wood, full of vitality; the south is fire, extremely hot; the west is gold, sharp and unparalleled; the north is water, deep and unfathomable; the center is earth, thick and steady." Ying Ni silently recited the formula of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, and her fingers outlined one direction after another on the map.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, as if she had grasped some crucial clue. She quickly marked her current location on the map, and a small red dot suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

"We are currently located here." Ying Ni raised her head, scanning everyone present. "According to the calculations of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, we need to adjust our direction in order to return to the path the expedition team took."

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around, their eyes fixed on the small red dot on the map. They knew that Ying Ni's calculations had never been wrong, and this time, she would definitely be able to lead them out of this predicament.

After some discussion, everyone finally decided to adjust their direction according to Ying Ni's calculations. They set out on a new journey with full confidence, and now their only concern was to find the missing team as soon as possible.

Ying Ni and her companions continued to move forward with determination. The road beneath their feet seemed endless, but the light of hope burned in their hearts. After several days and nights of arduous journey, they finally arrived at the place that everyone had longed for: the place where the expedition team had last sent a signal.