Gu Shi originally wanted to ask a few more questions, but after looking at Tan Xue's expression, he shut up obediently. For some reason, he had a feeling that Tan Xue would not tell him the answer.
In this case, it would be better to stop here. If I talk too much and make her annoyed, I might get into trouble with her more often.
Gu Shi thanked him respectfully, "Thank you, Senior Tan, for telling me."
Tan Xue glanced at him and said, "How come you have learned to act like an old-fashioned person at such a young age? It's such a waste of such a good appearance."
"Since you've got what you wanted, get out of here quickly and don't continue to make me angry."
As she spoke, Tan Xue waved her hand lightly, and a fragrant breeze carrying plum petals blew towards Gu Shi.
Gu Shi subconsciously wanted to hide, but after listening to Tan Xue's words, he stayed where he was, letting the wind and petals wrap him up.
Watching Gu Shi gradually disappearing among the petals, Tan Xue smiled and whispered to herself, "Since you're so appealing to me, I'll give you a small gift."
When he opened his eyes again, he was back under the ice pit.
Gu Shi glanced around and said, "Why not fill this hole? It would be bad if someone else falls into it next time."
He gently waved his staff, and a new layer of ice rose up from under his feet little by little until it was level with the original ground.
"Gu Shi, you're back!"
Cheng Xuqing and Zhao Zhize, who were waiting there, noticed the movement here and hurried over.
Gu Shi waved at the two of them and took the initiative to say, "Don't worry, things are going smoothly. I have got the things and no one is injured."
Cheng Xuqing asked curiously: "What is it this time? Can you take it out and see it?"
Gu Shi handed him the fan and warned him, "You can look at it, but don't use magic to activate it. I don't know what this fan is for, and it would be disastrous if something went wrong."
Cheng Xuqing made an OK gesture with his left hand, took the fan with his right hand, and looked at it over and over again in his hand.
This is a petal-shaped round fan. On the fan with a white background is a woman in pink clothes with a veil, and behind her are large fields of peonies.
The frame and handle of the round fan are black and feel very smooth to the touch. There is also a pink tassel hanging at the bottom of the handle.
Cheng Xuqing asked in confusion, "Are you sure you didn't take the wrong one? I feel like this fan doesn't quite fit your description of a treasure."
"To be honest, I don't think it's similar either, but since they said so, it shouldn't be fake."
Gu Shi spread his hands helplessly. He had never seen these three treasures with his own eyes, so how could he know whether they were real or fake?
Zhao Zhize, who was standing next to Gu Shi, did not join in their conversation. Instead, he frowned and said, "Strange, Gu Shi, why do you smell so good?"
"Um?"
Gu Shi raised his arm and sniffed in confusion, "Is there? Why don't I feel anything?"
Cheng Xuqing took two steps closer, sniffed hard, and said in surprise, "Really?! Could it be that you've been down there for too long and the smell has soaked you in?"
Zhao Zhize shook his head. "Probably not. The scent on Gu Shi doesn't resemble the fragrance we just smelled. It's lighter and colder than that fragrance."
"Even colder? How can you describe it like that?" Cheng Xuqing couldn't help laughing.
Zhao Zhize shrugged. "I don't usually wear perfume, so I'm not sure how to describe this feeling. But I'm sure these two are not the same scent."
Gu Shi seemed to be lost in thought. What Zhao Zhize was talking about was probably the fragrance in the plum blossom forest. He himself couldn't smell it, probably because he had been smelling it for so long that his nose had gotten used to it.
But he's been out for a while now, why is the fragrance still there? Could it really be marinated?
Gu Shi said, "I think I know where this fragrance comes from. It must be because I've been here for a long time."
They chatted for a few more minutes, then looked at the sky and decided to rest here for another night.
The next day, they had already obtained their belongings and began to return along the same route. However, this time they did not return together to the safe area in the valley.
After walking some distance away from the ice field, they dispersed on the spot.
Zhao Zhize and Cheng Xuqing changed direction and went to a nearby place that was more suitable for their strength to clear out the monsters, while Gu Shi quickly moved towards the location of the last treasure.
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"It should be around here, but this place... looks so full of malice." Gu Shi couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the valley in front of him.
He was now standing in front of a low valley filled with tall trees. He could hear the sound of flowing water. It should have been a very beautiful picture - if it weren't for the thick purple fog lingering in the valley.
Before Gu Shi even walked in, he could already guess that the fog was most likely poisonous, combined with the information Xie Yuanchuan told him last time.
He always felt that the last senior Chi Xiang had deliberately chosen such a weird place as this.
For his own safety, Gu Shi drank a bottle of detoxification potion before entering the valley, then tentatively touched the purple mist in the valley, and then observed outside the valley for half an hour.
After the experience of being ambushed by the fragrance in the ice field, Gu Shi had to be on guard this time, not to mention that the person he was dealing with this time was the most difficult and dangerous person among the three.
In addition, the fragrance on Gu Shi's body has not dissipated yet, even if he took a shower and changed clothes. He seriously suspected that Tan Xue had done something.
Although this fragrance hasn't shown any adverse effects so far, in the eyes of some people who are sensitive to smells, this fragrance is a constant reminder of Gu Shi's presence!
If there were any occasions that required concealment in the future, Gu Shi would have to spend more energy to block the fragrance on his body. He found it difficult to do so just thinking about it.
Alas, Gu Shi can only pray silently that it will not be permanent.
After confirming that the fog in the valley would not have any effect on him after drinking the antidote potion, Gu Shi felt at ease to explore deeper into the valley.
The valley was low in altitude and dim in light. Coupled with the nearby river, the air inside was very humid. Every time Gu Shi took a step, he could hear the sound of water splashing under his feet.
It's like walking on grass that has just experienced a heavy rain, and if you are not careful you will step into a puddle of water.
Such a damp and dark environment is also an ideal place for many insects and snakes to survive. Since entering this valley, Gu Shi can be seen seeing an insect every five steps and a snake every ten steps. He doesn't know how many goose bumps he has gotten.
Moreover, these insect, snake and monsters are not easy to deal with. Whether it is their colorful shells or their sharp fangs, they are all extremely poisonous species at first glance.
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