Traditional cultivation novels are like games, and the enemy's numerical growth is also an important part.

For example, if the protagonist is at the Xisui stage, then most of the enemies he encounters will definitely be at the Huafu stage above, allowing the protagonist to desperately jump levels and win the battle.

After all, if the enemy is at the Jindan realm, the protagonist can probably only run away; if it is at the higher-level Yuanying realm, there will be no chance to escape, and the novel can end early.

But reality is not a novel after all, and the place you want to go will not have a sign saying "No entry for high-level monks".

In most cases, it depends on whether this place is worthwhile for high-level monks to set foot in. If it is, low-level monks can only leave it to fate and pray that they don't run into high-level enemies.

Shiwandashan is such a place.

There are many benefits among them that make even Nascent Soul cultivators excited; there are also many relics that even Transformation Palace cultivators have the opportunity to fully explore.

Therefore, every year when the miasma dissipates, a large number of cultivators rush into the Shiwan Mountains, including those from Shushan, Donghuang, many dispatched cultivators, and even independent cultivators... In short, it is a mixed bag, and anything can happen.

If monks of the same level meet, they will often avoid each other after careful probing, after all, fighting is disadvantageous to both sides;

Once the realm gap is too big, it will almost inevitably lead to a one-sided massacre... It doesn't matter if the outer disciples die, but if they are the elite seeds of the sect, they certainly can't die because of bad luck.

Therefore, the so-called expedition team is not so much about bravely entering high-risk areas, but more about being protected and trained by high-level monks throughout the journey.

After listening to Jiang Li'an's explanation, Wei Dongliu finally understood.

Alas, this character doesn’t have the ability to understand everything he hears, which makes me feel a little uncomfortable.

As for the reply, of course I will not join.

It’s great to have a big boss to train me, but what should I do with the synchronization value of my mysterious character?

I'm keeping it a secret here, and Witch Jiang just became curious when the boss said "That's it". Didn't my mysterious personality collapse on the spot?

"That's great, but I, Wei, will not participate." Wei Dongliu said calmly, "I'm sorry, Brother Jiang, if you want to join the expedition, we can separate now."

Jiang Li’an: ???

For the first time, she couldn't hold back her expression and showed an expression of inexplicable surprise.

No, the sect’s seniors will guide you throughout the whole process, so you don’t have to worry about being ambushed by high-level monks from Mount Shu. You can explore the ruins without any worries!

What are you thinking, old thief Wei? You gave up such a good opportunity. Are you being eaten by demons?

"Fellow Daoist Wei," she said, carefully choosing her words, "Whether or not we join forces this time is entirely up to everyone's own will. We won't force it. But, I'm a little curious, can you tell me the reason?"

Wei Dongliu smiled faintly and said:

"It's inconvenient to tell you, sorry."

Jiang Li’an: …

She immediately became annoyed.

This is simply nonsense! Instead of being protected by a high-level monk, he chose to explore alone. I really can't think of any reasonable reason for doing this other than showing off... Wait.

Witch Jiang was a very quick-witted person after all, and suddenly an idea popped up in her mind:

Um.

Could it be...

Among the seniors from the sect who led the team this time...

Is there any old acquaintance that Wei Laozei doesn't want to run into?

Thinking about it this way, she felt it was very possible - she had long suspected that Wei Dongliu was hiding his strength, but she didn't know his true realm and didn't dare to test him directly.

Although there is no conclusive evidence, you have to know that even the Qilin at the gate of Donghuang Temple has shown a rare interest in Wei Dongliu!

Who would believe that he is a low-level cultivator who has not yet reached the Dan stage?

Thinking of this, Jiang Li'an had another secret inspiration in his mind:

Could it be that inside Wei Dongliu's seemingly young body, there lives a very old soul?

An ancient soul at the Nascent Soul stage...or perhaps even at the Immortal stage?

There was no clue at all about this guess, but it just suddenly came to my mind just now, as if it was a wonderful inspiration that appeared out of nowhere.

However, Witch Jiang is a person who trusts her intuition very much. After all, her intuition has saved her from danger many times.

For example, last time in the Wuzhi Islands, she escaped a sudden attack by a monk from the Yuqing Temple thanks to a sudden bad premonition.

If my intuition comes true this time, then inside Wei Dongliu's body... there lives an old monster that has taken over his body?

Wei Dongliu didn't know his identity had been imagined by Jiang Li'an. He just found that the synchronization value of the mysterious persona had increased dramatically, and immediately said excitedly to Kunlun Mirror:

"Look, Jing, I've long said that you were prejudiced against Daoist Jiang. Look, isn't this girl quite cute?"

"Very good." Kunlun Jing didn't want to pay attention to him, and said casually, "If you want to have a close relationship with this female devil, I can only say that you just need to be happy."

"Ajing, please stop being so jealous. I'm just trying to synchronize my personalities. Don't be too jealous." Wei Dongliu said proudly.

Kunlun Mirror: ...

"So what are you going to do?" she asked, changing the subject. "If you don't join the expedition, then you can only explore and hunt."

"That's all I can do." Wei Dongliu sighed and said, "As long as I don't run into high-level sword immortals or old acquaintances, I can handle the other Shushan disciples."

"In that case." Jiang Li'an finally thought it over and smiled again, "Let's go discuss it with Fellow Daoists Wen and Gu."

Wei Dongliu raised his eyebrows in surprise.

I have said it so resolutely, but Witch Jiang didn't give up directly. Is she trying to keep me?

move!

"What do you think, Xiaoqi?" Jiang Li'an turned around and asked.

"I'm fine with either." Long Xiaoqi said slowly. After all, the leader just asked him if he was willing, but he didn't have to join the expedition team.

"Well, let's go find the two fellow Taoists and discuss it together." Jiang Li'an clapped his hands and laughed.

Since they were both brought in by Long Xiaoqi, and the guest rooms where Wen Yang and Gu Lie lived were not far away, they were soon called out.

"Not joining the expedition?" Wen Yang also showed the same surprised expression, "Fellow Daoist Wei, why is this? Can you explain it to me?"

"You don't need to explain, Fellow Daoist Wei. Let me explain." Gu Lie sneered, "Is it the idea of ​​the elders of the sect or your sect's Master Shi that we should join the expedition team?"

"Of course that's what the leader meant." Long Xiaoqi said calmly.

"Master Shi made such a suggestion because the fairy beast Qilin in front of the palace gate spoke to Fellow Daoist Wei, right?" Gu Lie continued to sneer.

Long Xiaoqi did not answer, but just shook his head slowly. It was unclear whether it meant "no", "I don't know", or "it's not convenient to say".

"If the elders of the sect asked you to join the expedition, then you can go." Gu Lie did not mention the matter of Qilin, but said coldly, "But if it is Master Shi's intention, then it is not that the elders of the sect value it, but just to give Master Shi face."

"Although this is the case, what will your fellow brothers and sisters think after the news is passed back to the sect?"

"They won't know that it's Master Shi's face that's at work. They will only think that you are being treated with special care by the elders of the sect, and thus they will be wary and hostile to us... After a while, when they find that the elders don't really think so highly of us, they will start to suspect that we have fallen out of favor."

"In this situation, do you think most of them will give up their fear of us, or try to beat the downed dog and see if they can squeeze out the benefits that the senior masters gave us before?"

"Of course it's the latter." Wen Yang also laughed grimly, "Fellow Daoist Wei is able to see the big picture from the small details, and Fellow Daoist Gu is well versed in human nature. This really opened my eyes. I'm grateful for your advice."

"It's best to get a bargain if you can," Gu Lie concluded, "but if you are trying to get a bargain in front of everyone and don't have enough strength to dispel the envy that comes with it, you have to carefully consider whether it's worth it!"

"I see." Jiang Li'an sighed and said, "In this case, I really can't join the expedition team. It's just a pity that a tall tree attracts the wind. I'm not as clear-sighted as Fellow Daoist Wei. Thank you Fellow Daoist Gu for clearing up my doubts."

Wei Dongliu smiled on his face, but said nothing. He laughed awkwardly in his heart:

What are you guys imagining?