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"Bastard, let's go inside and warm up." For some reason, it was much colder here than at Kaiyang Sect, even the burly Niu Meng couldn't help but rub his hands together against the biting wind.
More than a dozen horses were led to the stable, and everyone entered the inn.
"That bastard opened the door, quickly close it behind me."
Before Wang Yi and his group had fully entered the inn, they were met with curses.
Chu Yixuan and the others frowned, but Niu Meng didn't care much. He kicked open the half-closed door, and the cold wind swept in, stirring up dust and hitting against the inn's interior.
"That bastard is cursing; get out here right now." Niu Meng stepped outside, his fierce gaze scanning the room, causing the previously noisy inn to fall into an eerie silence. Only the howling wind and the sound of dust hitting the tables could be heard. The flames in the room flickered in the cold wind, casting shadows that made Niu Meng's fierce expression even more intimidating; no one doubted that he was serious.
Wang Yi and Chu Yixuan both held their breath, their eyes sweeping across the inn. There were about a dozen people resting here. Their gazes almost simultaneously landed on a table by the window where several young men around eighteen or nineteen years old sat. One of them, a handsome youth, was gesturing to a shorter young man with large eye sockets beside him. The latter was fuming with anger, looking ready to explode.
The inn was eerily quiet.
"Are you gentlemen here to stay or to eat?" After a long pause, the innkeeper approached. He was used to such matters and wore a friendly expression without a trace of anger.
"Innkeeper, bring us your best food and wine." Chu Yixuan tossed a gold coin onto the counter.
"Niu Meng, let's go." Wang Yi stepped forward. Niu Meng might not listen to anyone when he was angry, but he did heed Wang Yi's words. With a cold snort, he swaggered over to an empty table and plopped down.
The innkeeper smiled broadly. "Please take a seat, gentlemen; your food and wine will be here shortly." He personally went to close the door. The flickering flames inside steadied as they resumed burning brightly, illuminating the dim inn once more.
Wang Yi's group settled in a corner on the west side. The innkeeper cheerfully called out to the kitchen, "Hurry up with the food and wine."
This inn had very prompt service; soon over ten dishes that were colorful and fragrant were served one after another. After a long journey, everyone eagerly dug in, especially Niu Meng who ate with great enthusiasm.
Wang Yi could not be restrained much, so he rolled up his sleeves and began to eat.
"Isn't this Chu Yixuan from the Kaiyang Sect, Brother Chu?" A surprised voice suddenly rang out.
"Oh, it turns out to be Brother Lu Cong from the Wen Cang Sect!" Chu Yixuan looked across the table, while Wang Yi narrowed his eyes and turned to see that the speaker was a young man sitting by the window. This person had a tall and handsome figure, especially with a pair of sharp eyebrows that resembled swords, giving him a spirited appearance.
The young man named Lu Cong walked over with an air of leisure, as if he were strolling in his own backyard. He smiled and sat down opposite Wang Yi. Upon seeing him, Wang Yi secretly nodded in his heart; it seemed this person was most likely a disciple of the Wen Cang Sect, otherwise he wouldn't have such a level: Transcendence, Eighth Layer, comparable to Chu Yixuan.
Wen Cang Sect and Kaiyang Sect were known as the two major powers in Xiangzhou Prefecture, existing as peak forces within Xiangzhou Prefecture. They almost divided two-thirds of the resources within Xiangzhou Prefecture, making their strength formidable.
"Brother Chu is also here for training?" Lu Cong picked up his chopsticks and began to eat, pouring himself a cup of wine as if he did not consider himself an outsider.
"Didn’t expect you to still be the same, Brother Lu!" Chu Yixuan laughed.
"Well, I Lu Cong am an honest person; I can't change much." After speaking, Lu Cong's gaze swept over Wang Yi and Niu Meng, but Wang Yi could clearly sense the contempt in his eyes; evidently, he had not regarded them as worthy opponents.
"Bastard, who are you?" Niu Meng felt uncomfortable under Lu Cong's gaze and shifted slightly in his seat, asking in a rough voice.
"Well, insulting others is not something an honest person would do!" Lu Cong raised an eyebrow and looked at Niu Meng with a faint smile.
Niu Meng felt like he was sitting on pins and needles under Lu Cong's stare and was about to get angry.
"Let me introduce you; this is the top talent of Wen Cang Sect, Lu Cong." Chu Yixuan noticed Niu Meng's dislike for Lu Cong and quickly spoke up. His introduction was more for Wang Yi and Niu Meng's benefit.
"This is Niu Meng and Wang Yi." Chu Yixuan gestured towards Niu Meng and Wang Yi. Lu Cong nodded slightly and said, "I heard that a Second-Grade Monster has appeared on the outskirts of the mountains. I wonder if Brother Chu is interested?"
"Oh, a Second-Grade Monster? Could it be one that just advanced?" Chu Yixuan clearly showed great interest, his eyes brightening significantly.
"Not bad, as far as I know, this is just a Second-Level Beginner beast. With our strength, it shouldn't be difficult to hunt it," Lu Cong said.
"Alright, we will set off together tomorrow," Chu Yixuan replied after a moment of contemplation.
"Then it's settled. I will take my leave now," Lu Cong said with a smile.
Niu Meng looked at Lu Cong's tall figure and cursed, "Bastard, just looking at him makes me lose my appetite." With that, he gloomily started eating his food.
"Hahaha..."
Chu Yixuan, Wang Yi, and Lin Chao were speechless for a moment before bursting into laughter. It was not an exaggeration to say that Lu Cong was a handsome man, but in Niu Meng's eyes, he had become a hindrance to his appetite.
The next day, morning.
Looking around, the streets were desolate and empty, shrouded in a white mist that made visibility poor. Chu Yixuan and Lu Cong's groups set off amidst the morning fog.
The Cloud Mist Mountain Range was not far from the town; even from a distance, one could see a towering mountain enveloped in thin mist. From afar, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range appeared to be draped in a white veil; the mist coated the Azure Pines and white firs with a delicate layer of powdery sheen. Dewdrops from the night still clung to the treetops, while tender grass stubbornly grew at the foot of the mountain. The birds perched on the branches had already begun to sing their most beautiful songs.
In the morning, although the mountains were calm, there was an air of danger everywhere.
Wang Yi stepped on the soft yellow leaves beneath his feet, producing a crisp sound as branches snapped. The morning breeze whispered in his ears, causing the deep forest to echo with rustling sounds.
Disciples from Kaiyang Sect and Wen Cang Sect exchanged no words; there was a clear divide between them as they walked in single file. Each person's expression was serious, their gazes alertly fixed ahead as if a great danger lurked deep within.
In the tranquil deep forest, only heavy breathing could be heard in the air; everything felt particularly heavy.
"Roar."
At that moment, a sudden roar of a beast broke the heavy atmosphere, startling the birds into a few sharp cries as they flew away from the area.
"Quick." Lu Cong pushed off the ground, his body shooting forward like an arrow, with the disciples of Wen Cang Sect closely following behind.
Chu Yixuan showed no signs of urgency on his face and continued to walk slowly. Suddenly, a piercing sound rang out. When Wang Yi and the others approached, they found a first-level low-tier monster, the Yellow Striped Tiger, dead with its throat slit by a sword on the yellow leaves.
"We've just entered the mountains; this Yellow Striped Tiger was likely hunting here," Lu Cong said with a faint smile as he looked at Chu Yixuan, who had come forward.
"Where is the Second-Grade Monster?" Chu Yixuan asked.
"There's still some distance to go," Lu Cong replied.
"Bastard! Lu Cong, you aren't trying to fool us, are you?" Niu Meng had always found Lu Cong annoying and spoke with little patience.
"Hmph, shut your mouth! Do you think Lu Shixiong would deceive you? I haven't settled accounts with you for last night yet!" A short young man with large eye sockets stepped forward, his face filled with anger.
"You bastard! So it was you who insulted your grandfather last night," Niu Meng retorted furiously. He was used to insulting others and was taken aback that someone dared to insult him. He rolled up his sleeves to reveal his muscular arms, ready to confront the short man.
"Hmph, who’s afraid of whom?" The short young man was also hot-tempered and could not tolerate Niu Meng's arrogance.
"Enough! Zhou Xing, come back," Lu Cong said with a hint of anger on his face, stopping the short young man's actions.
At the same time, Wang Yi also restrained Niu Meng, who let out a muffled grunt but reluctantly stepped back.
"Alright, let's set off!" Lu Cong said. He understood that Kaiyang Sect and Wen Cang Sect were originally rivals, but this cooperation required some coordination.
The group set off again and hunted down some First-Level Monsters along the way. However, it was not Lu Cong's side that did the hunting; instead, it was an exuberant Niu Meng. With his Transcendence of the Seven Realms ability, he raised his fists and no monster survived under his blows. He stole the spotlight for a moment, making Lu Cong see him in a new light; he hadn't expected this rough man to possess such strength.
Zhou Xing and Niu Meng seemed to have started a secret competition. Whenever they discovered a monster, they would immediately rush over to kill it. Although Zhou Xing was short in stature, his strength was not weak; his cultivation level was actually one rank higher than Niu Meng's.
Time slowly passed, and in the blink of an eye, an hour had gone by. The mist in the forest dissipated, but the trees became denser, and the yellow leaves on the ground grew thicker, with more and more monsters appearing.
The group passed through a thicket and saw a mound ahead. The base of the mound had a two-meter-high stone cave. Inside the cave was pitch black, and a strong, pungent odor wafted out, making one feel nauseous. Occasionally, heavy breathing could be heard, as if a fierce beast were sleeping inside.
"We're here," Lu Cong waved his hand to signal everyone to stop. "This is the cave of the Second-Grade Monster."
"What kind of monster is it?" Chu Yixuan asked.
"A Black Bear," Lu Cong replied with a slight smile.
"What? A Black Bear?" Chu Yixuan was taken aback, then a bitter smile appeared on his face as he said, "This could be a bit tricky."
Wang Yi was also slightly surprised upon hearing that the monster was a Black Bear. It should be noted that while Black Bears were not the fiercest among monsters, they were among the bloodiest. Covered in thick black fur, they were incredibly tough, making it difficult for ordinary weapons to penetrate their defenses; they were extremely hard to deal with.
"This Black Bear is one I encountered last time I was here; I nearly lost my life at its hands." Although Lu Cong's words were calm, the danger he described seemed vividly clear to everyone present, sending chills down their spines.
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