No matter how much he said, Chen Xiao couldn't imagine what the portal looked like. Fortunately, although the portal was only allowed to be used by practitioners, it did not restrict people from approaching.

After drinking tea, Tong Nonuo suggested taking Chen Xiao to see it with his own eyes. Du Rong looked at Tong Nonuo with a hint of disapproval. He could see that Chen Xiao was clearly disappointed after learning that mortals could not use the portal. Wouldn't he be even more disappointed if he went to see it with his own eyes?

Chen Xiao was very interested and agreed immediately. Tong Nuonuo carried the long box that she always carried with her and walked out with Chen Xiao. Du Rong had no choice but to follow.

It was early in the morning. When the carriage reached the foot of the mountain, Chen Xiao decided to walk up the mountain. The mountain was covered with snow, and beautiful rime formed on the trees on both sides of the road. The scenery was like a dream. The road up the mountain was paved with flat stone slabs. Because there were people living on both sides, the slope was not steep.

After walking for nearly half an hour, they finally arrived near the teleportation array. Chen Xiao was amazed. It was a large flat area. There seemed to be a huge transparent curtain in the air near the mountain, projecting a slowly rotating water hole. The whirlpool-like teleportation portal was as high as a five-story building, more than twenty meters long, and seven or eight meters wide.

A large area of ​​flat ground was cleared near the portal as a square. Although there was no wall around it, it was located on a platform on the mountainside, either on a cliff or a precipice, so there was only one way to get there. Zhi Shitang guarded the passage and built a gatehouse like a checkpoint. In just a short while, several people were seen coming in and out.

As those people approached the portal, their figures were stretched by the twisted vortex, gradually faded, and suddenly disappeared. Or, just the opposite, a long strip of color suddenly appeared, and as they walked out, their figures turned into complete and normal people.

Chen Xiao looked at this magical scene, and a desire surged in his heart. He remembered a sentence he often heard on TV in his previous life: the world is so big, how could he not go and take a look?

That night, Tong Nuonuo stayed in Chen Xiao's private courtyard. The next morning, he came to say goodbye.

"You're leaving? Why?" Chen Xiao was surprised and puzzled. During this period of time, they had been eating and living together, which made Chen Xiao have an illusion that they would be together for a long time. He never thought that there would be a day when they would separate. And it was so sudden and fast that he was caught off guard.

Tong Nuonuo's round face was full of seriousness. He said, "Since we have arrived at our destination, I should also say goodbye. The purpose of my coming out this time is to collect materials, and I should also continue to gain experience. All good things must come to an end, so you don't have to feel reluctant to leave."

Chen Xiao was speechless. It seemed that he was not just using the human navigation device, but was deliberately escorting them. Chen Xiao was used to worrying about Tong Nuonuo's lack of direction. He said, "You are alone? You will get lost, right?" In order to take care of Tong Nuonuo's self-esteem, Chen Xiao did not even say a positive sentence.

Tong Nuonuo's serious round face tightened, and he said: "I admit that getting lost easily is my shortcoming. But as a practitioner, I can't stop moving forward and stop at one place because of this. The greater the shortcomings, the more we should face them bravely and overcome them!"

Chen Xiao thought, young man, you are not serious, are you? Looking at Tong Nuonuo's serious round face, he wanted to pat her on the shoulder and say, give up, being directionally challenged is not like staying in bed, you can overcome it as long as you have strong willpower.

Perhaps the disbelief on Chen Xiao's face was too straightforward, Tong Nuonuo's face twitched, and finally he couldn't hold on any longer and showed frustration: "I know this is difficult. But there is no way, I came out to gain experience, I can't always rely on others. The road to immortal cultivation is long, no one can always be by my side, sometimes I can only rely on myself." Chen Xiao could think of the hardships that Tong Nuonuo was about to face, he said: "Your spirit is commendable, I can only support you."

Tong Nuonuo was about to cry when he was encouraged by Chen Xiao. He leaned over and hugged Chen Xiao's shoulders, pressing his face on his shoulders: "It would be great if Chen Xiao could practice, then we can practice together. As long as you are willing to take me with you, I promise that I will repay you when I become a master of mechanical devices in the future!"

This was the first time the two had physical contact. Chen Xiao raised his arms stiffly, feeling rather flattered. Hearing the young man's pitiful words, Chen Xiao said seriously, "Okay! When I have enough skills in the future, I will definitely practice with you. I promise!"

Tong Nuonuo was just panicking and helpless because they were about to part and had to face the uncertain future alone, and his emotions were fragile for a while. Although Chen Xiao promised him, he was grateful for Chen Xiao's kindness, but he didn't take it seriously. At this time, how could he have thought that one day Chen Xiao would really be able to practice.

Du Rong was also there when the two of them were talking. He couldn't help but be envious and yearning when Tong Nuonuo was going to practice. Having already arrived in Hanshan City and being in this environment, Du Rong's heart that wanted to become stronger and to have a higher level of cultivation became restless.

Chen Xiao found out, but he could only pretend not to see it. At this time, he couldn't let Du Rong go. They had signed a contract, and Du Rong could only terminate the contract when Chen Xiao didn't need him anymore. Or he could leave if he wanted to, as long as he found someone to replace him and protect Chen Xiao. Of course, Chen Xiao wouldn't really keep Du Rong for too long. He didn't want Du Rong to feel resentful because of this.

Tong Nuonuo only hugged her for a moment and then let go. Chen Xiao didn't do anything, but he felt very embarrassed. Chen Xiao said, "Wait for me for a moment. I'll bring you some food for the journey." Then he said to Du Rong, "Uncle Rong, please send Tong Nuonuo off later."

Tong Nuonuo and Du Rong were waiting in the living room, and Chen Xiao went into the bedroom. He wrapped the uneaten snacks on the table with oil paper, and found a brand new square handkerchief. Then, he emptied the purse, counted out eighty spirit coins and put them in. The purse was placed at the bottom, the oil paper package was placed on top, and Chen Xiao rolled the square handkerchief into a small package.

Walking out of the room, Chen Xiao said calmly, "These snacks, eat them when you're hungry on the way."

Tong Nuonuo didn't think much about it at all, he took it, opened the box and put it in. Chen Xiao looked at it and felt relieved. In addition to returning the thirty spirit coins to Tong Nuonuo, he also added fifty. When Tong Nuonuo found it, even if he didn't want it, it would still be a problem whether he could find it back. With these spirit coins, although they can't play a big role, he won't have to sleep outdoors and starve, and he can have money to hire a carriage when he gets lost.

After seeing the two people off, Chen Xiao returned to his room. He sat at the round table in his bedroom and carefully counted how much he had left. He had used one spirit bead and fifty spirit coins to buy the boat ticket, gave fifty to Tong Nuonuo, and had given one spirit coin to Du Rong as his monthly salary. Now he had three spirit beads and twenty-six spirit coins left.

These spirit coins can be used to live a good life as an ordinary person in Hanshan City. However, if one wants to practice, it is not too much. Chen Xiao has lived a frugal life for a while, and it is time to let go and make a big purchase. The first thing to do is to arm Du Rongxian. The two of them are in this state now, and even the ordinary rich people in Hanshan City can't be scared.

At noon, Du Rong came back. Chen Xiao asked, "How is it going? Have you settled down?" Du Rong said, "I went to Zhishitang first and took a mission very close to Hanshan City. Because there are fierce beasts at the target location, a lot of people are needed. The leader is a Jindan stage cultivator - one realm higher than Tong Nuonuo. Master Tong has joined them."

Chen Xiao nodded: "Is there a place to stay?" Du Rong said: "Yes, there is a yard over there where the team leader lives. More than a dozen people can stay."

There is a place to live, food to eat, and someone to take care of you temporarily.

"Not bad." Chen Xiao sighed, "I hope that the immortal master in the Jindan stage can be more patient." Apart from hoping so, they could not do anything to help Tong Nuonuo.

After lunch, the two took a carriage to the vicinity of the lake in Hanshan City. Surrounding the lake, there is a large commercial area. The east side is for ordinary people, and the west side is for practitioners. The two areas are separated by a long embankment. The carriage can only go to the end of the embankment. Beyond that, ordinary people's carriages cannot enter.

Du Rong paid the fare, and the two got off the carriage and walked into the street. This area was full of buildings, and banners with signs fluttered in the wind. The various shop names made Chen Xiao dazzled. There were pill shops, clothing shops, talisman shops, talisman jade shops, weapon shops, musical instrument shops, herbal medicine shops, etc. There were so many types that there were rarely any duplicates.

Chen Xiao was confused by so many shops. He asked Du Rong quietly, "Isn't there a shop that has a complete range of products where you can buy everything you want right away?"

Du Rong also whispered, "There is no such store. However, there is a place that has more comprehensive things, and that is the pawn shop. It is not only engaged in pawning, but also sells second-hand goods and auctions."

Chen Xiao's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Uncle Rong said before that there is a grocery store here that specializes in second-hand items?"

Du Rong hesitated for a moment and said, "In Dai Country, all the larger cities have places like this. A city of Hanshan City's size should have one as well."

Chen Xiao thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "I'll look for it later when I have time. Right now, the most important thing is to buy weapons and equipment for Uncle Rong."

Du Rong then realized the purpose of their visit, and was immediately surprised and happy. After the joy, Du Rong frowned and said, "Boss, there is no need to do this." With weapons and a full set of equipment, the force will be doubled, and he is happy. But if he is just guarding Chen Xiao to help people check the house and do the Feng Shui, and does not need to go out of the city to dangerous areas, those weapons and equipment will have to be idle. Spending money to buy things that are destined to be idle is a waste.

Chen Xiao smiled and said, "No, it is necessary. This is an important packaging. It is used to show your identity."