“Chouhua Plain, Zaochi…” Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue murmured these two words, but unfortunately, despite their self-proclaimed extensive knowledge, they had never heard of such information before.
"Chouhua Plain is also called Shouhua Plain. As for Zaochi, Xiu She's tone was strange when he mentioned it as a ferocious beast, but he wouldn't explain anything in detail." Yu Yanluo recalled the situation just now, her expression somewhat troubled.
"It's alright, we'll find out when we go and see," said Yun Jianyue, whose cultivation had greatly recovered and whose Qi was becoming more abundant. "I'm more worried about this Xiu Snake. Although it's great that everyone is happy, Shun wants us to follow in Yi's footsteps. Back then, Yi slew it. If we just bypass this place, will the trial be deemed unsuccessful in the end?"
"Sister Yu, this isn't directed at you, don't overthink it." She quickly added after saying that.
Yu Yanlu smiled faintly, her face full of worry.
Yan Xuehen glanced at Yun Jianyue in surprise. This demoness was always willful and capricious. Why did she suddenly change her nature today and even explain herself to Yu Yanluo?
At this moment, Zu'an said, "It should be fine. Without Xiu She's consent, we would not be able to get out of Dongting Lake. It is clear that successfully passing through Dongting Lake is the sign of passing the pass, and it is not necessary to kill Xiu She. Moreover, according to the local people's reaction, they love Xiu She very much. Xiu She is not the kind of monster that harms the people."
Yu Yanluo also said, "That's right. Although it looks fierce, it is quite kind-hearted and truly cares for the people of this land."
Yan Xuehen nodded in agreement: "It's better this way, so we don't have to fight and kill each other."
Although I've never heard of terms like "passing the level," it's not hard to understand what they mean.
Yun Jianyue thought about it carefully for a while and agreed with Zu An's judgment. Of course, she also had a thought: if she found that this was not working, she could come back and kill the snake and that would be the end of it.
The leader of a demonic sect is certainly not a kind-hearted person.
Led by Yu Yanluo, the group traveled back and forth across the Dongting Lake.
The group marveled inwardly. These waterways were interconnected, like a maze. In many places, where there seemed to be no way out, and what looked like a jagged rock, they would just crash into it and find themselves in a new waterway.
These are clearly the work of Xiu She; without guidance, leaving this place would be virtually impossible.
I don’t know how much time passed, but the miasma around us gradually thinned out, and the waterways and silt became less and less, and solid flat land began to appear.
Realizing they had left the Dongting Lake area, the group abandoned their boat and went ashore.
"Is this the Wilderness of Longevity that Xiu She spoke of?" Yan Xuehen looked around. Vast grasslands and lush valleys stretched out before her. Ahead lay either sea monsters, the Weak Water, or complex swamps, which had given her a bit of a phobia of water. Now, seeing this vibrant wilderness, she felt a strange sense of comfort.
"Did Xiu She mention how to find the chisel tooth?" Yun Jianyue looked at Yu Yanluo.
Yu Yanluo shook her head: "It didn't say, but it would have said that it would be easy to find."
"What does 'easy to find' mean?" The group wondered, but after thinking for a long time, they still couldn't figure it out.
"Look, there's smoke rising ahead. It seems like someone lives here. Let's go ask them." Zuan suddenly noticed a wisp of smoke rising from a distant valley. This was clearly not caused by a wildfire, but more like something like an outdoor barbecue.
“We need to be careful this time. We shouldn’t reveal from the beginning that we’re looking for trouble with the chisel, lest it turn out to be some local totem and incite hatred from the locals,” Yun Jianyue reminded her.
The group, recalling their previous encounter in the Dongting Lake, nodded in deep agreement.
Heading towards the direction of the cooking smoke, they gradually smelled the aroma of meat, and the group suddenly felt hungry, as they hadn't eaten much since entering this unknown land.
Although their cultivation level is such that fasting is a basic practice, not eating for a period of time has no effect.
However, they had not become immortals; they were still made of flesh and blood, and their appetite could not be eliminated.
"We'll buy some meat from the locals later," Yun Jianyue said, her stomach rumbling involuntarily.
Yan Xuehen frowned slightly: "But why does this meat taste so strange?"
“It is indeed a bit strange, I’ve never smelled it before,” Yun Jianyue said casually. “But this unknown place is full of creatures we’ve never seen before. Maybe this time we can even eat something that other people will never have the chance to eat in their entire lives.”
Yan Xuehen thought about it and realized it made sense; her heart was immediately filled with anticipation.
Soon the group saw figures ahead: several ragged people with their backs to them, huddled around a campfire, a thigh roasting over the fire, sizzling and glistening with oil.
The group, who had been eager to go forward, froze upon seeing this scene.
Yu Yanluo's voice trembled slightly: "Then...then why does it look a bit like a human leg?"
“That is indeed a human leg!” Yun Jianyue’s face turned ashen.
Yu Yanluo and Yan Xuehen could no longer hold back and bent over to dry heave.
The commotion quickly attracted the attention of the people around the campfire, who turned around and looked in this direction.
Only then did Zu'an and the others see their appearance clearly. They were not human at all. Although they had human bodies, their heads were those of wild beasts, especially with two chisel-like teeth in their mouths.
Upon seeing the group, their eyes lit up with the sight of delicious food. They grabbed weapons like spiked clubs and wooden sticks, emitting strange cries, and charged towards the group.
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