"No, there are also houses of normal height." Xi Yunting replied.

Chen Xiao asked: "Is the Chongxuan Sect built on a mountain or on a plain?"

Xi Yunting replied: "The territory of the Chongxuan Sect is vast, with mountains, hills, and forests."

Chen Xiao looked fascinated: "Isn't that as big as Dai State?"

Xi Yunting curled his lips: "It's bigger than that."

Chen Xiao was secretly shocked. According to his later inquiries and estimates, the area of ​​Daiguo was as large as the three northeastern provinces in his previous life. And the area occupied by an immortal sect was even larger than this! It is conceivable that the rumor that a country was a vassal of an immortal sect was not groundless.

Chen Xiao was secretly surprised, and the room fell silent again for a moment.

Maybe Chen Xiao was just asking out of curiosity before, Xi Yunting actually took the initiative to tell Chen Xiao: "In the Chongxuan Sect, in addition to the area where the mountain gate disciples live, there are also places for low-level disciples to train and raise wild beasts or even fierce beasts. In addition, a large area is specially allocated for raising spiritual beasts, spiritual plants, and spiritual medicines. The places used by the people in the mountain gate on a daily basis are only a small part of it."

"Oh...I see." Chen Xiao nodded. He understood what this meant. The Immortal Sect was just like the kings and princes in the ancient times. They occupied a place and designated it as a manor. In this area, there were hunting grounds and fields that produced fruits and grains. The only difference was that the area of ​​this manor was quite large, comparable to the size of a country.

It was extremely rare for Xi Yunting to be able to take the initiative to say such a sentence. The two of them faced each other, and Xi Yunting looked at Chen Xiao quietly. The boy opposite him had shed his immaturity and was transforming into an adult. The originally soft cheek lines were also becoming more angular. However, no matter how much he grew up, his facial features and face shape destined him to grow into a handsome young man that people liked. If the female disciples in the sect saw him, they would definitely surround him all day long, and he would not have a moment of leisure.

Xi Yunting couldn't help but compare himself to the boy opposite him. It seemed that he was destined to be less popular than the boy opposite him. After all, when he returned this time, his fellow apprentices would spread the news and his fellow disciples would stay away from him again.

Although Xi Yunting didn't say anything, it was quite pleasing to see a handsome man sitting quietly opposite him. But Chen Xiao couldn't stand the inexplicable silence and always felt uncomfortable. So he spoke again: "There is something I'm very curious about, I wonder if I can ask you?"

Xi Yunting was a little surprised. As far as he knew, the boy opposite him was not a person who looked ahead and behind, and always spoke out whatever he wanted to say. He said, "Ask."

Chen Xiao asked cautiously, "Why would Master Xi live here? This place is not far from Hanshan City, and there are many quiet places there. After all, this place is very desolate, deserted, and inconvenient."

Xi Yunting's five senses were much stronger than Chen Xiao's. The two of them sat face to face so close that Xi Yunting could see his cautious expression clearly no matter how hard he tried to hide it. This immediately gave Xi Yunting the illusion that he was seen through by the other party. But how could this be possible?

This time, Xi Yunting did not expect that he would have a breakthrough on the way and cross a small realm. Whenever he made progress, the special ability that was originally controllable would always be very unruly for a period of time. Therefore, when he took the boat this time, he always had to return. Fortunately, the Office of the Director saw that they had not returned on time, so they sent someone to check, and Xi Yunting could fight with confidence.

He found a place by himself and practiced there. In fact, it was to stabilize his state, until his unlucky ability calmed down and could be controlled.

Xi Yunting couldn't tell Chen Xiao about this kind of inside story directly. He paused for a moment and said slowly: "I suddenly felt something while on the way. So I built a hut in this valley. I will go to Hanshan City after I have achieved a breakthrough and become stable."

Xi Yunting's expression was flawless, so Chen Xiao believed it immediately. It seemed that for cultivators, once they had the opportunity to break through, they would pay special attention to it. When a high-level cultivator like Du Rong signed a contract with him, it was even written in black and white that if there was a breakthrough, the contract would be terminated on the spot and he would prepare for retreat, and the employer would not stop him.

Chen Xiao was relieved. He thought Xi Yunting was in a bad mood because he was left behind by the large group of people, and wanted to find a quiet place to stay. Then he and Du Rong came here, really disturbing his peace.

It was impossible for Master Xi to be so fragile. He really thought too much. Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Then congratulations to Master Xi." Then, he asked curiously, "Is your realm stable now?"

Xi Yunting pursed his lips slightly and said in a low voice: "It's not stable yet." Although it is better than before, Xi Yunting judged based on past experience that it will take some time to fully regain control.

In fact, considering his current situation where he could not help but bring disaster to the people around him, he should not let Chen Xiao and Du Rong stay overnight.

However, when they met by the stream, both parties had already recognized each other. He couldn't just drive them away without any reason. It was already late, and the road out of the canyon was too dangerous. Even Du Rong might not be able to make it safely, let alone Chen Xiao. If something happened because of the darkness on the road, although it was not the bad luck he brought, it was indirectly caused by him.

It would be better to let them have a good rest tonight and leave early tomorrow morning. At worst, he could protect them in secret until they reached a safe area.

Actually, there were no resources in this area, and there were few practitioners. There were no ferocious beasts either. Even if there were occasionally ferocious beasts, Du Rong could handle them with his skills. As long as he left this dangerous canyon, he would be fine.

Xi Yunting's voice was low, which made Chen Xiao suddenly feel that he might not be as calm as he appeared to be. Chen Xiao was a little confused when Xi Yunting stood up and said, "You two should go to bed early. I'll take my leave now."

Without waiting for Chen Xiao to stand up, Xi Yunting walked out directly. Chen Xiao turned around and looked back, only to see Du Rong waiting in the room that was used for living and now served as the living room. He didn't know why he was there, and he probably didn't come in because he saw the two of them were talking.

He asked curiously, "Uncle Rong, when did you come back?" He thought Du Rong would meditate for a long time, and each time he practiced, it would take two or three hours to finish.

Du Rong came in and whispered, "Just now, it wasn't long. Boss, go to bed and have a good rest. You have to get up early tomorrow." Although he was curious about what his employer had talked about with Master Xi just now, Du Rong didn't dare to ask as there were only two walls between him and Master Xi.

Du Rong opened the package and took out two blankets. He folded one and laid it on the ground, and handed the other to Chen Xiao to cover himself with. The monks were strong and healthy, and only wore thin clothes in the cold winter. They only brought one blanket with them when they went out, and they could put it on and sleep at night.

But Chen Xiao couldn't do that. He was afraid of the cold, so Du Rong prepared two blankets for him. One blanket to be placed under his body to isolate him from the ground, and one blanket to cover his body to keep him warm.

He himself was only covered with one piece of clothing and did not feel cold.

No matter how big the package is, the things that can be carried are limited. If they bring an extra blanket, the dry food they can bring will be reduced, and the time they spend outside will be shortened. According to Du Rong's experience, the space for a blanket is enough for them to stuff five days of dry food for two people. If they don't have these five days of dry food, they will need to return early when they enter the deep mountains. The effort and time spent on the road cannot be compared with the value of a blanket.

That's how Du Rong convinced Chen Xiao. After all, he was a monk, and the weather was getting warmer. One change of clothes was enough for him to spend the night. They were both grown men, so it didn't matter if their clothes got dirty. Would Chen Xiao blame him for not changing his clothes? Definitely not.

Chen Xiao agreed to Du Rong's idea. He didn't say it, but he felt bad in his heart, thinking that he was useless. At that time, he had just started to go into the mountains, and he hadn't trained yet. He couldn't even share a little bit of the burden and carry a smaller package. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought these dry food and things.

"Uncle Rong, you don't need to spread the bed tonight. Just sleep on it." Chen Xiao handed the blanket Du Rong had laid out to Du Rong, "There is one on the floor in this quiet room. Just sleep on it."

Du Rong thought about it and agreed. However, he felt that in this room with a roof and eaves, where there was no wind, he could spend the night without even wearing any clothes. However, the employer gave him a blanket out of kindness, so Du Rong accepted it.

If Chen Xiao knew the mentality of this rough man, he would definitely be in tears. Since they finally got indoors, and there was a Xi Xianshi next door, their safety was guaranteed, so there was no need for Du Rong to be on duty. He took off his coat, covered himself with a blanket, and had a comfortable sleep. Isn't it better than resting in just clothes?

Chen Xiao's prediction was correct. The next day, Du Rong woke up in high spirits, and his energy and spirit were restored to the best. He ran to the stream to catch fish early in the morning, and when Chen Xiao got up and washed up, he had grilled the fish.

While eating, Chen Xiao asked Du Rong: "How much dry food do you have left?"

Du Rong replied without hesitation: "The remaining dry food can last for another twenty days."

Chen Xiao nodded thoughtfully and swallowed the food in his mouth. He said, "We will return after walking for a few more days."

It has been a month since they came out. So far, they have not found any trace of the dragon vein, nor have they reached the highest peak of this mountain range. Chen Xiao was not discouraged by this. Finding a dragon vein is never an easy task. It is impossible for everything to go smoothly. The dragon vein will definitely be in the direction he came from. It may also be in other directions, and it is more likely that there is no Feng Shui treasure land on this mountain range. All of this can only be concluded after measuring this mountain with feet.

Du Rong said: "Owner, in fact, our food can last longer, but the conditions will be more difficult."

Chen Xiao's eyes lit up when he heard this: "It doesn't matter if it's hard! If Uncle Rong has any good ideas, just tell him."

Du Rong said: "The weather is getting warmer, and there will be wild vegetables to eat soon. In addition, the animals that hibernate have appeared one after another, making it easier to get prey. With the addition of wild vegetables and more meat, the remaining dry food will be enough for another two months." There is another way that Du Rong did not mention, which is to give all the dry food to Chen Xiao, which can extend the time by three months. If it is only Du Rong, that is, without dry food, and only eating wild vegetables and meat, he can stay in the mountains until winter. However, based on his understanding of his employer, he would not agree to this plan. So Du Rong simply did not mention it.

Chen Xiao was not unfamiliar with wild vegetables. He could hardly remember them when he was a child. After living with his master, Fang Gu liked to eat some fresh Chinese toon, purslane and dandelion every spring, calling it "remembering the bitterness and thinking of the sweetness". Chen Xiao also ate them every year. Therefore, he had no objection to eating wild vegetables.

Chen Xiao said: "Okay, let's do it."

After dinner, the two said goodbye to Xi Yunting and walked out of the canyon. Since it has been confirmed that this is not a dragon vein, but the aura of Master Xi, Chen Xiao and Du Rong can only spend more than two days to return to the original route.

It took more than half a day to get through the extremely dangerous narrow rocks. Chen Xiao and Du Rong did not rest, but continued to climb the mountain after eating.

As a result, in the evening, a huge monster with a fishy smell suddenly came around from the other side of the ridge!