Chapter 76: Crow's Mouth? Jin Aqing's guess was pretty accurate...
Jin Aqing's guess was pretty accurate. The task notice specifically sent to first and second grade students was not difficult, and it was not mandatory for everyone to attend.
In short, after trying to retract Changmu into his dantian, Zhong Liu stood in the team with empty hands, listening to the teacher he didn't even know talking about the task requirements in front of him.
...Hmm, I don't understand at all.
Just like every industry has its own professional terminology, the art of cultivation undoubtedly has its own as well.
Zhong Liu obviously hasn't gotten started yet.
With the guarantee of Jin Aqing and Changmu, Zhong Liu was able to go down the mountain on a mission with a group of monks.
The only difference is that the others form their own teams, but Jin Aqing has to act with Zhong Liu and is responsible for protecting her safety.
"What is Wofenggang?" With a studious and inquisitive attitude, Zhong Liu asked while experiencing the thrill of flying with a sword.
Of course, she couldn't fly the sword yet, even though Changmu could easily carry her around on her own.
But that didn't stop Jin Aqing from grabbing her and flying. He answered her question, "It's a small place, not much in the way of specialties."
It is not listed in the Qingyun Sect's food catalog.
“But the geographical location is quite unique.”
Zhong Liu thought that the mountains and rivers in the world of cultivation were all very unique.
"How strange is it?"
The position suddenly dropped, and a wild goose flew over the head - this speed was definitely not that of a normal goose!
Then Jin Aqing said, "Wofenggang has another nickname."
There seemed to be a lot of birds and beasts in this area, and it was a bit inconvenient for Jin Aqing to carry a living person who could talk and move. Zhong Liu covered his head and tried to fix the loose hair under his palm.
The wind was so strong during the high-speed, sharp turn flight that Zhong Liu, thinking he hadn't heard anything, yelled, "What—?"
"——Dragon Gate!"
*
Elder Kong patted her disciple's shoulder, her tone indescribably solemn.
"Do you know where you're going?"
Zhang Xiangwen hesitated and shook his head: "...well, it's not a good place anyway."
There is no news about several of my fellow disciples who are at least at the Nascent Soul stage. It must be because of this matter.
Elder Kong is not the one with the highest realm among the elders, but she has always been the one in charge of personnel coordination. She remembers the names, preferences, strengths and weaknesses of all the disciples of Qingyun Sect.
She knew all the disciples unilaterally, and now, Elder Kong said, "Go to the Heavenly Chasm."
Zhang Xiangwen's expression froze.
The natural chasm... that is the place closest to the ladder to the sky, and also the most dangerous end.
The terrain is steep and dangerous, with powerful monsters lurking in the area. Ancient monsters recorded in ancient books are not uncommon. Except for the marginal areas where monks from various sects are stationed, the area is a complete forbidden zone.
He asked, "Is there a problem with the ladder?"
Elder Kong looked at him, and the ten-year resume of this young swordsman flashed through her mind.
"right."
So all you need is the Nascent Soul.
Zhang Xiangwen thought, that kind of ghost place... below the Nascent Soul stage, one is worse than a dog.
Kong Cai was silent for a moment, then said, "Don't cross the Dragon Gate, so as not to cause unnecessary unrest. The sect has already arranged for some disciples to lead the townspeople to evacuate."
Zhang Xiangwen bowed and said, "Disciple, I understand."
Before departure, Elder Kong calmly bid farewell to every disciple who reached the Nascent Soul stage.
She couldn't even bring herself to say the words "return safely". She knew in her heart that it was hard to say how many people would survive this trip, and that definitely didn't include those at the lowest level of the Nascent Soul stage.
...Please take care.
Kong Cai has prepared to engrave words on the tombstones for each disciple.
*
"--Where is Longmen?!" Zhong Liu shouted.
Jin Aqing is a person who rarely shows any expression on his face. Even though he felt a little strange at the moment, he did not show it.
She paused briefly before continuing, "Longmen is the town closest to the Cloud Ladder and inhabited by mortals. That's why it got this nickname."
——Dragon Gate is the ladder for fish to climb to the clouds.
But...why doesn't Zhong Liulian know such common sense?
It is understandable that you didn't know the name Wofenggang when you heard it, but it is a bit strange that you didn't even know the well-known nickname of Longmen.
Zhong Liu's brain exploded from receiving so many memories that he didn't even notice some of the unimportant ones. He was disheveled in the cold wind and let out an "oh".
She actually remembered what the Cloud Ladder was. For some reason, it seemed like a particularly important concept that kept appearing in her memory over and over again.
Although the impression is very empty.
The concept of "climbing the ladder to the clouds" has no associated memories before and after. It appears completely out of thin air and even keeps reappearing.
Zhong Liu felt that this might be an important clue, perhaps what the original owner really cared about.
Zhong Liu narrowed his eyes, and a corner of the town hidden in the mountains and forests finally emerged.
It’s true that riding the wind is a pleasure, but it’s also true that the wind hurts your face.
The original size of Wofenggang is unknown, but it is now a medium-sized town with a large population.
The reason why it has not developed into a large town is because of the dangerous natural barrier.
The closer you are to the ladder, the closer you are to the chasm. Only a few people are willing to risk their lives just to get closer to the ladder.
Moreover, mortals, or cultivators below the Mahayana stage, cannot see the entire ladder at all. The higher the cultivation level, the clearer they can see the illusory ladder.
However, some people think that the more merits one has, the clearer one can see the ladder to the sky. After all, merits have always been linked to the improvement of realm.
The two of them found an open and deserted place to land according to the area marked out for the mission on the map.
The two of them were responsible for the relocation of several households in this small area.
Zhong Liuyi had no similar experience at all. In her previous life, she was just an ordinary civilian employee who died from overwork in an ordinary shady company. This was no different from evacuating...
...take refuge?
Isn’t this the same as evacuating local residents before a flood or earthquake?
Zhong Liu's heart skipped a beat. The ignored clue suddenly became apparent at this moment, like bumpy pebbles under a stream.
And now, the stream recedes.
The pebbles reveal rounded and abrupt curves with water vapor.
...Forget it, even if there is something big, it seems that Qingyun Sect does not intend to tell ordinary disciples.
Moreover, Zhong Liu remembered that the ending was that the protagonist ascended to heaven, which was a very normal and ordinary ending. If something really big happened, how could he practice and gain experience normally?
Thinking too much.
Zhong Liu shook his head inwardly, then asked, "How do we relocate these families?"
She was eager to try and asked, "Shall we communicate first?"
Jin Aqing sheathed his sword and walked on the flat road without making any sound.
The last vestiges of the setting sun hung high in the sky, and the afterglow shone on the surface of the scabbard, without reflecting any light.
This number one sword in the world, destined to shock the world of cultivation, is so low-key that it doesn't seem like a divine sword.
The future number one swordsman in Zhong Liu's mind said calmly, "Eat first."
Zhong Liu: “……?”
She looked up at the sky blankly, and the last bit of sunset sun sank into the mountains and forests.
It seemed that the junior sister hadn't eaten yet...but she always felt something was strange. She was indeed not used to this world where cultivators did not practice fasting.
Zhong Liu quickly reflected and then asked, "What to eat?"
Good question.
The two fellow disciples looked at each other and fell into deep thought.
*
Food, clothing, housing and transportation.
When the granaries are full, people will have a sense of shame.
The importance of food is evident.
Food is a natural pursuit for human beings. When you are full, you naturally want to eat well.
Although sword cultivators are poor, they are poor in the sense defined by the world of cultivation. They are poor in the sense that they can only afford to maintain their swords, train their bodies, and make enough money to pay off their loans.
Being poor is different from being unable to eat like an ordinary person. No matter how poor a swordsman is, he is still a cultivator. As long as he is willing to put aside his practice for a short time, he will naturally be able to eat well.
The Qingyun Sect's sword cultivation and weapon refining lines are particularly famous, and the food records on its exclusive forum are naturally also very famous.
Perhaps it is inseparable from the blind worship of the strong, but it also proves that the disciples of Qingyun Sect are very good at eating.
Just like now, Zhong Liuhu is eating and drinking to his heart's content and doesn't even want to say a word.
If you say one more word, you will eat one less bite.
By the time Zhong Liu finally had his fill of food and drink – the meal that Junior Sister had treated him to – it was already very late.
She was stunned for a moment, then took out the sound transmission jade talisman and first saved the food section in the Qingyun Sect's exclusive forum - the forum that her junior sister had invited her to.
It's so powerful. He can even tell you clearly which restaurant has the best dishes in this remote town. I don't know about other aspects of this forum, but he must be very good at networking and collecting information. What's more, there are no advertisements at all.
Jin Aqing had put down his chopsticks long ago. He didn't eat much, and it seemed that he was more concerned with satisfying his taste buds than filling his stomach.
She took Zhong Liu back to the inn and said, "Tomorrow we'll go door to door and ask slowly. There's no need to rush."
Zhong Liu felt that what the junior sister said was right. The task was issued in the evening and it was obvious that it was the work content for the next day.
She lay down and fell asleep peacefully.
*
Zhong Liu didn't sleep well.
Because the original owner started chatting with her again in the dream.
Zhong Liu: "So you came out as soon as I fell asleep? You won't let me sleep?"
The original owner: "How could that be? I'm coming out to talk to you without disturbing my body's hibernation."
She seemed to be trying to explain to Zhong Liu: "This is a kind of spiritual communication."
"Oh... then what kind of soul are you?"
The original owner was calm: "I didn't come here for this, I just wanted to remind you——"
"Wake up!"
Zhong Liu suddenly opened his eyes.
The first thing I felt was the flames. The scorching heat roasted me on the bed, and my eyes felt a little dry.
"What...?" Zhong Liu opened his mouth.
Jin Aqing pulled her off the bed and jumped out of the window.
The window was not even opened and was smashed by her palm. She put Zhong Liu on the grass and turned around and rushed into the inn without saying a word.
They were not the only two guests in the inn, and the owner of the inn also lived in the inn.
A roar so loud that it echoed throughout the entire town brought Zhong Liu back from the end of his dream.
——It’s time to wake up.
Zhong Liu looked up and saw that the sky was as bright as day.
And now, it should be the dead of night, when the darkness is darkest.
She wore few clothes, but she didn't feel cold. The blazing fire in the inn dispelled the quiet of the night, and she even felt a little hot, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead.
Zhong Liu opened her eyes, no longer sleepy. She had seen the source of the flames.
The creature that was soaring in the sky, like a giant bird, was screaming, and flames were raining from its wings.
A rain of fire that was enough to destroy the town.
Something really happened. A powerful monster appeared out of nowhere.
Zhong Liu instinctively turned his head and looked at the gently swaying tree shadows.
In the lush reflection of the trees, something was looking at her, its eyes filled with greedy appetite.
...Oh, and there's this monster hiding in the shadows.
Zhong Liu found himself extremely calm at this moment.
In the Dantian, the magic sword hummed loudly, and the branches and leaves in the deep forest swayed, bringing the cool chill of the morning dew.
In the dead of night, as the townspeople fled in panic, while the junior sister was busy saving people.
Shadow monsters emerged from the air, and space was subtly distorted.
And the long eye has been unsheathed——
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