I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

Li Chen and his group quickly arrived at the village. At this time, the poisonous gas in the village had not dissipated. Seeing this, Li Chen cast a spell to collect all the poisonous gas.

"Villagers! We are back from conquering the demons!"

Li Chen, the Nine-tailed Sky Fox, the Jade Rabbit Fairy and the Hundred Fairy Butterflies all shouted loudly. The voices of the four of them were like a huge bell, spreading far and wide.

At this time, in the cave, Fairy Hibiscus and the Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion, along with Li Zhaohuang and the villagers, hid here and heard the sound that had just been heard.

"Sister Furong! Listen, isn't that the voice of the master's brothers?"

The Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion asked Fairy Hibiscus with some uncertainty, because she couldn't be sure whether the voice coming from outside was really Li Chen's voice, or if it was impersonated by the Wind Ancestral Witch!

Fairy Hibiscus listened carefully for a moment, and a happy smile gradually appeared on her pretty face. She had recognized that this was Li Chen's voice. She excitedly told the villagers, "It's Li Chen! He's back!"

Upon hearing the news, the villagers were extremely excited and crawled out of their caves and rushed back to the village to welcome Li Chen. Their eyes were shining with anticipation and joy, and they couldn't wait to meet this brave and fearless hero!

"Sister Furong, Sister Fire-Eating Scorpion! Was that the sound just now, Master's return?" Li Zhaohuang asked with a pale face. She was so weak at the moment that she didn't even have the strength to stand. Fairy Furong and Fire-Eating Scorpion exchanged a glance, then walked forward together, supporting Li Zhaohuang with their shoulders, and went to meet Li Chen together.

When they saw Li Chen, tears glistened in Li Zhaohuang's eyes, and she choked up, saying, "Master... I thought I'd never see you again..." Then, she threw herself into Li Chen's arms. Fairy Hibiscus and the Fire-Eating Scorpion also smiled with joy; their mission had been successfully accomplished!

At this time, the surrounding villagers began to cheer: "My God! You have great magical powers and incredible abilities! You are the hero of our Jinsha Village!" Another villager continued, "What hero? You should be the peerless hero!" Someone else said, "My God, please stay a little longer. We will definitely treat you well!"

However, Li Chen's gaze did not linger on the villagers, but instead he looked at Li Zhaohuang with concern. He had previously promised Emperor Taizong that Li Shimin would take good care of her, but he hadn't expected that this time he had miscalculated!

The gas's reach was so vast! Even the villagers of Jinsha Village weren't spared, nearly resulting in a tragic disaster! If Li Zhaohuang hadn't intervened in time, the entire village would have perished under the poisonous gas!

Li Chen was deeply pleased with his disciple Li Zhaohuang. The courage and determination she displayed in the face of crisis made Li Chen feel that he had picked up a rare talent!

"What are you still doing here? Can't you see that Li Zhaohuang is unconscious?"

Li Chen looked at the villagers and the others immersed in joy and couldn't help but remind them. After all, the most important thing right now wasn't celebrating the victory, but saving Li Zhaohuang as soon as possible.

"That's right! Let's get started!"

The villagers, along with Li Chen and his companions, worked together to lift Li Zhaohuang to a bed. Knowing that toxins might still be lingering in Li Zhaohuang's body, Li Chen ordered the Hundred Immortal Butterflies to extract the poison. Then, everyone channeled their magical powers into Li Zhaohuang's body, hoping to restore her health.

Not long after, Li Zhaohuang slowly woke up and smiled when she saw the familiar faces around her. Seeing her awake, everyone felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

In the following days, at the villagers' enthusiastic invitation, Li Chen and his companions decided to remain in Jinsha Village for a while longer, both to help Li Zhaohuang recover and because they couldn't refuse such a generous offer. During this time, Li Chen taught Li Zhaohuang more powerful spells and how to evade poisonous gas attacks. He also resurrected those Jinsha villagers who had been killed by demons, allowing them to reunite with their families. The villagers were filled with gratitude.

Time flies. In the blink of an eye, Li Chen and his group have been in Jinsha Village for some time. Now, Li Chen and his group's strength has been improved, and Li Zhaohuang's health has also improved. So, they decided to leave Jinsha Village and continue their journey.

This time, Baixian Butterfly has also joined the team. Li Chen now has the support of six powerful fairies: Hibiscus Fairy, Fire-Eating Scorpion, Nine-Tailed Fox, Baixian Butterfly, Jade Rabbit Fairy, and Li Zhaohuang. Each of them has their own unique characteristics and extraordinary strengths. I believe they will become indispensable aids to Li Chen in future adventures.

The day of farewell finally arrived, and the entire village was immersed in a solemn and dignified atmosphere. The villagers, led by Ma Hongji, knelt neatly on both sides of the road, leaving a wide path in the middle for Li Chen and his companions to pass. Ma Hongji knelt on both knees, his hands carefully cradling an exquisite box made of fine mahogany. Within the box seemed to be some inestimably precious treasure.

"Respectfully send off the Immortal Li Chen to the battle!"

"Respectfully send off the Immortal Li Chen to the battle!"

"Respectfully send off the Immortal Li Chen to the battle!"

The villagers shouted in unison, their voices echoing in the air, filled with respect and blessings for Li Chen. At this moment, Li Chen led the Hibiscus Fairy and others slowly out of the house they had been living in. The villagers, with tears in their eyes, knelt one after another, solemnly bidding farewell to Li Chen and his group.

Li Chen walked up to Ma Hongji and his eyes fell on the mahogany box in Ma Hongji's hand.

"What is this?" Li Chen asked curiously, a strange feeling welling up in his heart, as if the box contained an extremely powerful and extraordinary force. This power made him feel both familiar and unfamiliar, and it aroused his deep curiosity and anticipation.

"This is a small gift from us! Please accept it!" Ma Hongji said with a sincere smile on his face, holding an exquisite box in his hands. He gently opened the lid of the box, and the contents instantly emitted a dazzling golden light, illuminating the entire room.

Li Chen curiously approached the box and peered inside, his mouth dropping open in surprise. Inside was a suit of exquisitely crafted armor! The armor shone with a golden glow, engraved with mysterious runes and patterns, giving it a majestic and sacred feel.

"Fenglian Scale Armor!" Li Chen exclaimed, his eyes filled with surprise. He knew this armor was incredibly valuable, possessing powerful defense and special properties. According to Dream Journey to the West IV, this armor was crafted by defeating the Yellow Wind King, obtaining a crafting manual, and then collecting various rare materials. However, he never imagined that this precious armor was actually a farewell gift from the villagers!

The workmanship of this Fenglian Scale Armor is exceptionally exquisite, with every detail handled with perfection. Clearly, the craftsmen who made this armor put a great deal of effort and time into crafting it to such exquisite perfection.

Not only that, the materials used to make this set of armor are what the villagers of Jinsha Village call the three major specialty resources, which greatly improves the quality and performance of the armor.

Li Chen was well aware of the value and significance of this set of armor. It was more than just an ordinary piece of equipment; it was a token of the villagers' gratitude and blessing for their group. This gift, embodying the villagers' deep affection, filled Li Chen with immense warmth and emotion.

Li Chen carefully took the box, with a determined light in his eyes: "Thank you, I will cherish this gift!" He decided to take this precious gift and embark on a journey to Huaguo Mountain with Fairy Furong and others to continue their adventure.

As he left the village, Li Chen looked back at the village behind him, feeling a surge of emotion. He secretly vowed to end this great calamity as soon as possible and never let the villagers down.