Judging from the map, the ancient tribe lived in a remote, uninhabited mountain deep within the borders of the Western Yue Kingdom.
From the map, you can see that the mountain range is continuous and shrouded in clouds and mist, giving people a mysterious and dangerous feeling.
The three switched from a carriage to horses, enduring hardships and sleeping in the open along the way. After several days of searching, they finally arrived at the foot of the mountain.
As they gazed at the towering peaks before them, a sense of awe welled up within them.
The mountain roads here are rugged and overgrown with weeds, making it very difficult for horses to walk.
However, the three did not back down. They led their horses and carefully made their way up the mountain along the mountain path.
Along the way, they saw many strangely shaped rocks and trees, and these natural landscapes amazed them.
Occasionally, you can hear the calls of some unknown birds echoing through the mountains and forests, adding a touch of life and vitality.
As they ventured deeper into the mountains, the surroundings grew increasingly quiet, with only the sounds of their footsteps and breathing clearly audible. At that moment, they deeply felt the grandeur of nature and their own insignificance.
“I feel like I’ve been here before,” Hong Gu said unexpectedly.
Li Xi and Qin Xiaolin both looked at her, only to see her walk to the side. "I remember there was a very big ancient tree here, with a thick trunk and lush branches and leaves, and a clear stream under the tree."
The two followed her and soon saw a huge ancient tree.
It stands there, as if it has withstood the test of countless years.
The tree trunk was so thick that it took several people to encircle it, and its lush branches and leaves blocked out the sky, casting a cool shade.
Sure enough, a stream flowed gently under the tree, its sound crisp and melodious.
"It really is here." A surprised smile appeared on Hong Gu's face.
“It seems that coming here was the right choice. Grandmother seems to have remembered something,” Li Xi said to Qin Xiaolin.
“Come with me,” Hong Gu suddenly said.
She led Li Xi and Qin Xiaolin carefully through the woods to a cave entrance covered with vines and moss.
Although the cave entrance was not large, it exuded a mysterious aura.
"I think I've been here before," Hong Gu said softly. "Let's go in and take a look."
They followed behind Hong Gu and cautiously entered the cave.
The cave was dark and damp, and a peculiar fragrance filled the air.
They walked along a winding path, hearing only the echoes of their own footsteps and breathing.
Suddenly, a faint light appeared ahead, and they quickened their pace and stepped out of the cave.
Before me lay a spacious valley, surrounded by verdant mountains, with a clear stream flowing through it.
The babbling brook made a pleasant sound. The air in the valley was moist and fresh, which lifted one's spirits.
The three continued walking forward and gradually discovered that various strange plants were growing in the valley.
Some leaves are covered with colorful spots, and some flowers emit a faint fragrance.
After passing through the valley, a dilapidated and crumbling plaque came into view.
On that mottled wooden board, two large, flamboyant characters were clearly carved: "Ancient Clan".
Standing there, Li Xi excitedly shouted, "This should be it!"
Looking at the dilapidated archway before them, the three couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy and regret.
This village is like a pearl forgotten by time. After being washed away by the vicissitudes of the years, it has become dilapidated and unrecognizable.
The former glory and honor have long since vanished into the long river of history, leaving only desolation and silence.
Upon entering the village, all around was deathly silent.
Most of the houses have collapsed, and the walls are in a dilapidated state.
The once bustling road is now deserted, with only the rustling sound of the wind blowing through it.
The trees along the roadside are withered and dead, and the ancient and decaying buildings bear witness to the passage of time.
The three walked slowly forward, their hearts heavy.
Surrounded by towering peaks that seem to shroud the place in mist, this mysterious place is shrouded in mystery.
It is difficult to find its existence unless you look carefully or have someone guide you.
Li Xi recalled the tragic past of the ancient tribe that her maternal grandfather had told her, and she couldn't bear to tell her maternal grandmother about it.
"Why is there no one here?" Hong Gu muttered to herself, pacing back and forth in the village, trying to find any trace of people living there.
But apart from dilapidated houses and desolate streets, she could find nothing.
A gust of wind blew by, causing the dilapidated doors and windows to creak and groan, as if it were the only response to this desolate place.
Suddenly, Hong Gu's eyes changed, as if she had seen something shocking.
She involuntarily took a few steps forward, but lost her balance and fell straight down.
"Grandmother!" Upon seeing this, Li Xi was startled and rushed forward without hesitation, quickly helping Hong Gu, who was about to fall to the ground, to her feet.
She held onto Hong Gu's arm tightly, trying to support her as she was about to fall, but Hong Gu was as weak and powerless as if she had lost consciousness.
Qin Xiaolin quickly opened a small house that could provide shelter from the wind and rain, quickly spread a fox fur coat on the bed, and then beckoned to Li Xi: "Quick, carry her here and let her lie down and rest."
Li Xi carefully carried Hong Gu into the small house.
She gently placed Hong Gu on the bed. Hong Gu's face was ashen, and her eyes were tightly closed, as if she were immersed in a deep sleep.
"Brother Qin, what should we do? Grandmother is running a fever." Li Xi looked at Hong Gu with deep concern.
Touching her forehead, I felt an unusual heat emanating from my fingertips.
Seeing this, Qin Xiaolin channeled his inner energy into her dantian.
A moment later, his expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with astonishment.
The dantian, which should have been calm as still water, was now turbulent, with a wild aura surging within, like a ferocious beast about to break free of its cage.
"It seems that the true energy that my grandmother has been suppressing for so long is about to break through the seal!" Qin Xiaolin frowned, his heart filled with doubt.
He had never seen such a strange situation before. The internal energy in her dantian should have been as gentle as water, but at this moment it was like a raging fire, as if it wanted to burn her body to ashes.
He took a deep breath, trying to use his internal energy to suppress the frenzied aura.
However, whenever his internal energy touched that aura, it was like a collision between Mars and Earth, stirring up even stronger fluctuations.
"Xiaoxi, you need to use the suppressed true energy within your body to fight against this raging aura and make them balance each other out," Qin Xiaolin said anxiously.
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