The fox, who was resting in the cave, suddenly opened its eyes, revealing an unfathomable depth in its dark pupils.
It squinted its eyes slightly, its long tail swaying incessantly behind it, clearly agitated.
Why hasn't that little thing returned yet? Its presence is growing fainter and fainter. But the anklet is still on her; she hasn't left the Misty Forest yet.
They're getting more and more of a worry! They haven't forgotten the lesson from last time. Aren't they afraid of being eaten by those big demons this time?
The fox let out a low growl of impatience, then stood up, its long tail flying wildly behind it.
Finally, it transformed into a blur and leaped out of the cave entrance.
Here, night had completely enveloped the earth, and the silvery moonlight shone down, creating a scene of tranquility and peace.
"I said, there's a spring ahead brimming with spiritual energy. Shall we rest there for a while?"
"Oh, okay."
Wen Zhaobai snapped out of his daze and strode toward the direction Luo Jiu had indicated.
Luo Jiu watched the departing figure from behind, a hint of bewilderment in her eyes.
What's wrong with this person? He's been distracted ever since he saw my bracelet.
Candles were lit on the riverbank, their glowing red illuminating the faces of the two. The flickering flames dispelled the damp mist, leaving only the newly awakened cicadas chirping incessantly in the branches.
"The trial barrier will open early tomorrow morning. Stay close to me then, and I'll escort you out."
"Thank you for your trouble, Immortal Master."
Wen Zhaobai shook his head, staring at her fair ankles, hesitant to speak.
"Immortal Master?"
Staring at a girl's ankle is extremely rude.
Wen Zhaobai's inherent gentlemanly demeanor was acting up again, and he awkwardly touched the tip of his nose, trying to hide the sudden blush that appeared on his face.
But he was just too curious.
"Young lady, have you seen a man dressed in a black robe? He is very handsome and has a red mole near the corner of his eye."
Wen Zhaobai didn't know how to describe his master's appearance. This was the person he respected most, and he felt offended even if he looked at him for too long.
"No."
"No? Girl, think about it again."
Wen Zhaobai looked somewhat anxious. His master had been out of contact for a long time, and this was the first time they had a clue. Was it going to be lost again so soon?
Luo Jiu shook her head.
There are no humans in this misty forest, only powerful monsters that want to eat rabbits. Where would a handsome man come from?
Wen Zhaobai looked somewhat disappointed, as if the man was very important to him, but Luo Jiu didn't know how to comfort him.
The air seemed to freeze instantly, leaving only the crackling of the burning candlelight. But this did nothing to disturb Wen Zhaobai's tranquil heart.
As night fades and day breaks, the sun warms the earth once more.
Luo Jiu was awakened by a ray of warm sunlight. When she opened her eyes, she met Wen Zhaobai's slightly bloodshot eyes.
Did the male lead not sleep at all last night?
Who exactly is that man that the male protagonist cares about so much?
007, are you kidding me? What if the male lead is gay? How am I supposed to win him over?!
The system detected no errors; the task failed. The host still needs to try.
Luo Jiu: "..."
"You're awake. My sect has already sent me a signal that the barrier will open when the sun rises to 30 degrees east."
Luo Jiu nodded.
Now that I've connected with the male lead, the next thing I need to think about is how to stay by his side.
A moment later, a white light appeared on the horizon, hidden above the misty forest, and suddenly a gap appeared, which was particularly conspicuous in the dim yellow light.
Wen Zhaobai silently recited the incantation, and the sword in his hand gradually grew larger on the ground, emitting a buzzing sound.
He stood on the sword, looking at Luo Jiu gently, and a long, strong hand appeared in front of Luo Jiu.
“Girl, you can grab me if you come up. It’s a bit windy here, be careful.”
The male lead is indeed the male lead; everything he does brings a sense of comfort and well-being. Luo Jiu raised a wide smile and stepped onto the sword.
Obeying its master's command, the longsword instantly rose dozens of meters above the ground.
The scene beneath them gradually shrank, and the lush forest was reduced to a patch of green.
Luo Jiu's eyes flickered, and she spotted a shadow that shouldn't have been there amidst the greenery.
That's... a fox?
Luo Jiu involuntarily grabbed Wen Zhaobai's sash, her eyes fixed on the white figure on the ground. Even though it was already far away, those black, gem-like eyes still met Luo Jiu's gaze.
Suddenly, an indescribable feeling of unease welled up inside me.
fox……
Goodbye, fox.
Having just escaped that troublesome white tiger and spent a day and a night getting here, all I found was my little one running off with another wild man?
Where's that broken rock? Why isn't it reacting?
The fox watched the graceful figure gradually disappear into the sky, pacing anxiously back and forth.
The slowly flowing blood attracted monsters of all sizes, but due to the scent of the powerful demon, they dared only hide behind the trees and secretly observe.
The fox let out an impatient roar, its long tail instantly snapping shut, every part of its body venting its discontent.
As it grew angry, its body temperature gradually rose, and a flame-shaped mark appeared faintly on the fox's forehead.
It ran forward desperately, like a streak of light, and disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant.
"Young lady, Linjiang Town is just ahead. The local people are simple and honest. Does this remind you of anything?"
Wen Zhaobai laid Luo Jiu down with his longsword here.
This waterside town serves as a passage connecting the cultivation world and the mortal realm. At the end of the town lies a mountain behind it. Those with the right destiny who climb that mountain will be greeted by a cultivation world shrouded in celestial energy and abundant with spiritual power, where even breathing will feel easier.
Luo Jiu understood; it simply meant they wanted to part ways amicably. Seeing that the male lead had realized his ulterior motives, she would no longer use the excuse of asking him to take her up the mountain.
But it doesn't matter. The Immortal Sect Selection will be held in a couple of days. As long as I become a disciple of the Xiuyun Immortal Sect, I can just run into them by chance. Won't my favorability rating just skyrocket?
After saying goodbye to Wen Zhaobai, Luo Jiu went to a restaurant.
This waterside town truly lives up to its reputation as the village closest to the cultivation world, connecting the mortal realm with the cultivation world, with wandering cultivators dressed in Taoist robes everywhere.
Luo Jiu ordered a pot of tea, and without her having to ask, all the information came rushing towards her from all directions.
In the present world, there are three races: humans, demons, and monsters. Millions of years ago, the world was in chaos, and the demons and monsters launched a massive invasion of humanity in order to seize resources and land.
How could mortals without spiritual power withstand the attacks of the demon race and the monster race? In a short time, the human race, which was originally in a state of bliss, was wiped out.
Heaven, in its mercy, bestowed upon humanity the most valiant and righteous of all humankind, granting them spiritual power. This group repelled the enemy and were revered as gods.
From then on, the cultivation world emerged. It was able to contend with the demon race and the monster race, forming the current tripartite balance of power.
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