In the eerie mountain forest, ancient trees reach for the sky, their branches intertwined.
Only scattered rays of light could penetrate the layers of leaves, casting dappled shadows.
Wisps of miasma filled the air, sometimes gathering into clumps, sometimes dispersing, like invisible ghosts wandering through the forest.
On the rugged mountain path, a group of people walked slowly in an orderly line. The path, a mixture of gravel and dirt, swayed precariously underfoot, and every step had to be taken with utmost care.
In the center of the group, Chu Liyue gently supported Xiao Wujie, protecting him as he walked carefully and slowly.
Her legs suddenly gave way, and Leng Ruxue, who was walking behind the two, swayed and fell to the ground, letting out a cry of surprise.
Chu Nanfeng, who was standing nearby, reacted quickly and grabbed her wrist, pulling her back from the side.
Her petite body bumped lightly against Chu Nanfeng's firm chest, and with the help of Chu Nanfeng's arm, she swayed slightly and regained her balance.
With a hint of apprehension in her eyes, Leng Ruxue couldn't help but exhale a few breaths of stale air, patted her chest lightly, and thanked Chu Nanfeng repeatedly.
"Thank you, handsome brother."
Chu Nanfeng is Chu Liyue's older brother, and he is exceptionally handsome, so she blurted out "handsome brother".
Upon hearing this address, Chu Nanfeng was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and shook his head, saying:
"Little sister, what's in your bag? It's too heavy. It's a bit dangerous for you to carry it."
His gaze fell upon the enormous backpack that Leng Ruxue was carrying, which was disproportionately large for her height, and he couldn't help but speak up to remind her.
He was walking right next to Leng Ruxue, so he saw it most clearly. She had only stepped on a small pebble. It was only because the big, heavy bag on her back had tilted to the side that she lost her balance.
"Of course, the bag contains some incredible treasures."
Taking a deep breath, Leng Ruxue smiled and spoke sweetly.
The crisp, bell-like sound echoed through the deathly silent mountains, bringing a touch of life and vitality to the oppressive surroundings.
"Big...my darling?"
Chu Nanfeng's eye twitched inexplicably, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment.
This description is a bit too suggestive...
Leng Ruxue had no idea what Chu Nanfeng was thinking; she simply curled the corners of her lips into a slight smile, a hint of smugness in her expression.
She felt she had described it quite well; the bag was full of those high-tech weapons with devastating power.
It was alright in her hands, but especially in Chu Liyue's hands, she was simply unstoppable, incredibly strong.
She had been by Chu Liyue's side for many years and had encountered many difficult and dangerous situations. Countless times, she turned the tide by relying on these advanced technologies.
Isn't that a real treasure?
"Xiaoxue, let me carry it for you."
At this moment, Chu Liyue's cold voice came from ahead.
She knew perfectly well what was inside; those things, though perhaps not very large in size, were incredibly heavy.
Leng Ruxue was petite and of average build, so carrying such a heavy load on the rugged mountain path was indeed a bit dangerous.
"No need, boss, you take good care of the handsome little brother."
"I just accidentally stepped on a stone, just be careful."
Upon hearing this, Leng Ruxue waved her hands repeatedly. Normally, it wouldn't matter, but in this situation, she genuinely felt that Xiao Wujie needed Chu Liyue's care more than she did.
"Liyue, you protect Xiao Wujie. I'll keep an eye on this little sister for you."
Seeing this, Chu Nanfeng quickly spoke up to comfort him.
"Hmm... Xiaoxue, you should also be more careful."
After a slight hesitation, Chu Liyue did not insist any further.
After all, she was carrying a bag herself, which contained Xiao Wujie's daily medications, as well as some cold-weather items and clothing.
For her, these things were equally important and could not be lost.
After advancing for a while, the group in front suddenly slowed down and gradually came to a stop.
Wearing combat gear and carrying packs, the God elites suddenly spread out to the sides, clearing a path in the middle of the formation.
Holding a map, Shi Feng strode over from the front of the group, his expression solemn, yet tinged with anger and helplessness.
"President Chu, something unexpected has happened."
"The path that was originally marked on the map is now blocked by vegetation..."
Upon hearing this, Chu Liyue slightly raised her eyes and looked ahead along the path left in the middle of the group. Sure enough, she found a large patch of dark green, bushy vegetation, two or three meters high, densely spreading backward.
The roads that were originally marked as passable on the map are now completely covered by these tall and dense vegetation, making them impassable.
"I tried it, and the hardness of these plants is astonishing. It's very difficult to chop them with ordinary knives."
“It’s cold and damp in the mountains, so burning it with fire probably isn’t feasible.”
Shi Feng couldn't help but frown slightly. He really didn't expect to encounter such a troublesome situation so soon after entering the outer perimeter.
They entered the area at noon, and according to their original plan, they would walk this mountain path within two hours and then reach the vicinity of the inner perimeter by water before dark.
After a night's rest, we set off again the next morning.
There were no extra possible routes marked on the map, and they obviously didn't have much time to find new routes in this kind of place.
Xiao Wujie raised an eyebrow slightly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes as he gazed intently at the dense bushes ahead.
"Sister, the vegetation is mainly growing in both directions, and the part blocking our way only covers about two kilometers."
"As long as we can clear a path in the middle, it shouldn't be a big problem."
As soon as he finished speaking, a few rays of light appeared around Xiao Wujie's fingertips, and he was about to make a move.
"Wait a moment!"
Leng Ruxue's charming voice suddenly rang out, causing Xiao Wujie to stop what he was doing.
With a slight twist of her waist, she put down the huge backpack on her back with some effort, and in the blink of an eye, she pulled out a silver adamantite sword hilt from it.
With a gentle flick of his finger, a beam of blue light shot out from the hilt of the sword and condensed into the shape of a blade.
"The quantum pulse sword has a miniature quantum generator embedded inside the blade. When the sword is activated, the quantum generator produces a series of highly synchronized quantum pulses. These pulses travel along the blade and form an indestructible energy field."
"With the energy levels adjusted, I estimate one sword strike should be enough to cut through these lousy things."
She blew lightly towards the gleaming blue blade of the sword, her voice tinged with pride.
After saying that, he was about to hand the lightsaber in his hand to Chu Liyue. When the boss wielded this thing, he could be incredibly cool.
"Is this the kind of thing that can unleash sword light when slashed...?"
Just then, Chu Nanfeng suddenly asked a question.
"Of course, every strike of the quantum pulse sword releases a series of quantum shockwaves, leaving a trail of light."
"Not only is he incredibly skilled, he's also incredibly handsome."
His eyes visibly brightened, and after rubbing his palms together lightly, Chu Nanfeng licked his lips slightly.
"hey-hey……"
"Can I try it?"
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