Dual Cultivation: A Carefree Journey Through Another World, the Empress Falls into My Hands

Meanwhile, on the Azure Cloud Continent, somewhere in the Northern Underworld, three figures suddenly appeared out of thin air.

These three figures were none other than Chu Yunfan, Nalan Xue, and Han Ruyue.

Feeling the familiar atmosphere of the world, Nalan Xue stood still, her eyes revealing a complex expression.

Chu Yunfan's face was filled with surprise and delight.

As soon as he arrived, he felt that this place was so wonderful. The air was incredibly fresh, with a hint of sweetness. He felt that every cell in his body was cheering and jumping for joy, and all the pores on his body were open, greedily breathing in the surrounding air.

"As expected of a cultivation world, the air is filled with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. This feeling is absolutely amazing!"

Chu Yunfan was enjoying himself to the fullest.

Just then, Elder Han's words brought the two back to their senses. She said to Nalan Xue:

"Xiaoxue, let's go."

You've already wasted decades in the Thousand Absolute Ancient Land. Many geniuses of your generation have already caught up with or even surpassed your cultivation level. You must seize the time to cultivate!

Upon hearing this, Nalan Xuezhen nodded slightly.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunfan knew that it was time to part ways.

Nalan Xue had previously stated that her sect did not accept male disciples, and Elder Han's words just now did not mention him, clearly indicating that he was left to fend for himself.

Sure enough, the next second, Elder Han and Nalan Xue suddenly disappeared from Chu Yunfan's side, as if they had never been there. Only Chu Yunfan remained, looking around, feeling completely lost.

At this moment, Chu Yunfan was completely unfamiliar with his surroundings. He didn't know where he was or what he should do next.

After a long while, he finally sighed helplessly.

"Alas! Heartless woman, she just abandoned me like that!"

Chu Yunfan was referring to Nalan Xue. Although he was not close to her, he never thought of relying on her for survival.

The two had at least shared a kiss, but Nalan Xue left so abruptly without even saying goodbye, which left him feeling very disappointed.

However, a strong mentality has always been one of Chu Yunfan's strengths.

He quickly composed himself, chose a direction, and set off.

"Let's go ask someone first. At least we can get a basic understanding of this world."

Chu Yunfan thought to himself.

And he was lucky; soon he discovered a small village at the foot of a mountain.

The old wooden houses are scattered around, with fences two or three meters high everywhere, and wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys, creating a very peaceful and serene atmosphere.

After observing the village entrance briefly, Chu Yunfan entered the village.

As soon as he entered the village, before he could even ask a question, he noticed that many villagers suddenly put down what they were doing and stared at him as if time had stood still.

This scene sent chills down Chu Yunfan's spine.

However, as the old saying goes, "A shameless person is invincible."

Chu Yunfan, adhering to the principle that as long as he wasn't embarrassed, it was others who would be embarrassed, chose to ignore the villagers' gazes.

Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chu Yunfan approached a villager, flashing his bright white teeth, and asked with a smile:

"Sir, I'm from out of town and I've gotten lost. Could you tell me where this is?"

As soon as Chu Yunfan said this, many of the villagers who had been staring at him turned their attention away and went back to their work.

The old man in front of Chu Yunfan smiled and said upon hearing his question:

"Oh, so you're from out of town. I knew you were dressed so strangely."

Our place is called Shandi Village, and it's under the jurisdiction of the nearby Moshan City.

Hearing the old man's answer, Chu Yunfan finally understood why the villagers had been staring at him earlier; it turned out that his appearance was too unconventional.

However, after hearing the old man's answer, Chu Yunfan still knew nothing about his current location. Neither Shandi Village nor Moshan City were familiar to him; he only knew them as place names. So he pressed on, asking:

"Sir, do you have a world map?"

Chu Yunfan's idea was simple: find a world map, understand the general situation of the world, and then find the Moshan City and the village at the bottom of the mountain that the old man mentioned. Then he would understand his situation.

Only by understanding the basic situation of this world and his own current predicament could Chu Yunfan make plans for his next move.

Otherwise, he would be like a headless fly, just flying around aimlessly, and might end up in a ditch at any moment.

However, ideals are always lofty, while reality is often harsh.

The next second, Chu Yunfan heard the old man's reply.

"Young man, you must be joking with me."

The entire Qingyun Continent is countless billions of kilometers long and countless billions of kilometers wide, with an infinite area.

Even many powerful cultivators, in their entire lives, cannot travel to even a corner of the Azure Cloud Continent.

How could an old farmer like me possibly possess a map of the entire world?

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunfan paused for a moment, then thought about it carefully and realized it made sense. So, he decided to try a different approach and continued to ask:

Do you have a map of the surrounding area?

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man shook his head again.

"If you want a map, you'll probably have to buy it in the nearby Moshan City."

Upon hearing this answer, Chu Yunfan bowed to the old man in thanks, then inquired about the location of Moshan City before heading out of the village.

However, just then, the old man called out to him.

"Young man, Moshan City is at least a hundred kilometers away from here, and there are monsters along the way. It's already dark, and the road is even more dangerous."

If you don't mind, why don't you have a meal at the old man's house, rest for the night, and set off tomorrow morning?

Upon hearing the old man's words, Chu Yunfan paused for a moment, then turned back.

"Thank you very much for your kind hospitality, sir!"

After saying that, Chu Yunfan followed the old man home.

After dinner, Chu Yunfan took a shower at the old man's house and changed into clothes from this world.

However, although it is said to be the clothing of this world, it is actually very similar to Hanfu from ancient China.

Chu Yunfan was already handsome, but once he put on Hanfu, his entire aura instantly soared.

Of course, this is only secondary.

Most importantly, when Chu Yunfan was changing his clothes, something fell out of his pocket.

Chu Yunfan picked it up and took a look, only to find that it was a metal ring.

The ring has a simple and antique design, with patterns engraved on it, making it look like an old antique.

"Huh? Where did this ring come from?"

Chu Yunfan stared at the ring, lost in thought.

A moment later, he suddenly realized what was going on, and his face was full of surprise.

Because he smelled a familiar scent on the ring.

That was the scent of Nalan Xue.

"Could it be that this ring was left to me by her?"

Chu Yunfan murmured in disbelief.

Then, he suddenly thought narcissistically:

"She gave me a ring, does that mean she's fallen for me? Is this a token of our love?"

Thinking of this, Chu Yunfan's heart pounded wildly with excitement.

However, he soon regained consciousness.

"If she were interested in me, she wouldn't have kept her own name from me."

Moreover, as a cultivator, she wouldn't give such a vulgar gift as a ring; giving a weapon or something similar would be more reasonable.

Besides, I probably don't have that much charm to make her fall in love with me at first sight.

Thinking of this, Chu Yunfan gave a self-deprecating smile.

To be honest, any man would feel ashamed of himself when he saw Nalan Xue, let alone Nalan Xue falling in love with him at first sight.

After figuring this out, Chu Yunfan felt slightly disappointed.

However, he then suddenly thought of something else.

"She doesn't seem like a boring person, so she probably wouldn't give me something useless."

"Then what's the use of her leaving me this ring?"

Chu Yunfan kept examining the ring, deep in thought.

A moment later, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he murmured:

"Could this be a storage ring?"