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As night fell on Tenth Peak, Li Hong and Chu Xi stood quietly at the summit. After waiting for so long, there was still no sign of Chuxiong Huifeng flying in. However, they could not turn back to search; if they did, they feared they would enter a new region.
Li Hong took out a piece of silver paper and wrote: "Entering Ancient Celestial Field on the seventeenth day, encountered Emei Sect..." He detailed the misunderstanding with Emei and the events that led to their separation, storing it in the Cosmic Bag.
At that moment, the ever-vigilant Chu Xi suddenly stood up. A large group of sword lights appeared on the horizon. The people from Emei Sect had arrived.
"What should we do, Senior Brother?" Chu Xi asked anxiously, feeling helpless.
"We need to leave first. Chuxiong and Hui Feng know how to enter the new region; we will wait for them after we move ahead," Li Hong quickly decided, summoning Lingyi and preparing to take a gamble.
It was uncertain whether the Emei Sect members knew how to enter and exit the Ancient Celestial Field. If they didn’t, perhaps Chuxuan would keep an eye on Chu Huai for a while, but eventually, it would be impossible to hide for long. They had to set off first and wait for Chuxiong Huifeng there.
The two turned around and were immediately enveloped by a mist. They had indeed entered a new region.
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On a low peak by Ninth Basin, Chuxiong stood beside Hui Feng, who was sitting cross-legged with her eyes closed. Suddenly, a large group of sword lights appeared in their line of sight.
Startled, Chuxiong realized that the Emei Sect members had arrived so quickly! He turned to look at Hui Feng.
In the Toxic Miasma of Zone Nine, monsters shot out red energy balls that were quite formidable. Chuxiong and Hui Feng narrowly avoided one after another as they approached the edge of the Basin. A few densely packed energy balls whizzed past them, but one struck Hui Feng, causing her to fall over. He quickly grabbed her and brought her to safety.
The energy balls were highly toxic. Half of Hui Feng's body turned black; fortunately, she carried a detoxifying Elixir and was now channeling her energy to expel the poison. Thick black venom dripped from Hui Feng's fingertips. At this critical moment, however, their pursuers from Emei Sect were closing in.
What should he do? Chuxiong felt frantic as he scratched his head.
He decided to take a risk! He summoned the Mysterious Bell and positioned it over himself and Hui Feng. As it descended towards the ground, Chuxiong gritted his teeth, extended his palms, and managed to support the massive purple-gold bell before gently placing it down without disturbing Hui Feng. He held onto the rim of the bell, leaving a gap wide enough for his hand.
Flowing Fire burst through the gap and began slicing through the Red Coral trees above them. Branches fell down, burying the Mysterious Bell beneath them.
It seemed like it worked... Chuxiong released his grip on the bell's rim. The Mysterious Bell dimmed and quietly concealed itself under the branches of Red Coral.
Chuxiong held his breath and quietly stood beside Hui Feng, tilting his head to listen to the sounds outside. In the stillness of darkness, only Hui Feng's heavy breathing could be heard as a faint stench of toxic liquid began to permeate within the bell.
How are Big Brother and Chu Xi? Have they reached Tenth Peak? If they have arrived, what will they do if the Emei people catch up with them? Will Hui Feng be okay? Will the Emei people discover them?
Thinking about these questions, Chuxiong felt a whirlwind of emotions, his heart racing in his chest. He suddenly realized that in the past, he had relied on Big Brother's decisions for everything, but this time, he had to make the decision himself.
In the darkness, Chuxiong's eyes shone brightly.
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"Entering the Ancient Celestial Field on the nineteenth day, Group Three Basin..." Li Hong listlessly took out a piece of silver paper and began to write on it.
It had been two days since the Emei Sect members had appeared, but Chuxiong and Hui Feng had not shown up either.
Time passed slowly, and Li Hongyu grew increasingly worried about Chuxiong and Hui Feng.
At first glance, Group Three Basin resembled the mountains of Middle-Earth. There was neither Toxic Miasma nor monster-infested forests. Surrounded by peaks, a small lake plain filled with blooming flowers created a picturesque scene. Unfortunately, despite its beauty, it was teeming with monsters.
Countless unnamed poisonous creatures and strange insects made every step difficult. Here, spiritual herbs and celestial grasses grew abundantly across the mountains. Each peak had several Flowing Springs. The source was deep within dark caves in the mountains, which likely contained Restrictions. Li Hong sensed familiar Multicolored Spiritual Energy emanating from deep within but did not venture inside to investigate.
There were many dangerous and powerful presences within.
These Flowing Springs were the source of the spiritual energy for the celestial herbs; wherever a Flowing Spring with Multicolored Spiritual Energy flowed nearby, there were almost always rare medicines. Unfortunately, places with rare medicines were typically guarded by various monsters. Their territories were already well-defined.
Li Hong had to be very cautious; his protective Starfire Shield had been destroyed by Zhu Xue and would likely need extensive repairs. Without this convenient protective artifact, he had to remain extremely alert while traversing this area.
Just as he put away the silver paper into his Cosmic Bag, Chu Xi returned, holding a strange large bird that had been cleaned and prepared. She smiled brightly and said, "Let's have barbecue."
"Aren't you afraid it's poisonous?" Li Hong rolled his eyes, his tone sharp.
Chu Xi was unfazed. She started a small fire and skewered the large bird on a branch to roast it.
This strange bird was quite fatty. Before long, thick smoke began to rise, causing Chu Xi to cough repeatedly and tear up. She cheerfully wiped her eyes with her sleeve and continued enthusiastically roasting the bird.
Li Hong was about to scold her when he suddenly remembered that Chu Xi had never liked these dirty, greasy foods. Moreover, she had always been fond of cleanliness; it was unimaginable that she would personally gut and clean wild game today.
There was a faint bloodstain on her embroidered silver shoes, clearly splattered on them and hastily wiped with spring water. However, in her rush, she hadn’t cleaned it properly. A long black mark remained on her jade-like cheek.
Li Hong felt a warmth in his heart, knowing she wanted him to feel better. Unconsciously, his hand reached out. "Silly girl, don't move; there's something dirty on your face."
When Chu Xi saw his hand reaching towards her face, she could feel the warmth of his skin, and her face immediately flushed. The peach blossom hue of her jade-like cheek contrasted playfully with the black mark. Li Hong's sleeve moved lightly across her face, and he chuckled, "All gone!"
Chu Xi lowered her head, her heart racing wildly in her chest, completely forgetting the things in her hands. The large bird over the fire began to emit thick black smoke, and Li Hong shouted, "Oh no! It's burnt! What a silly girl!"
Li Hong swiftly snatched the bird away and sighed, "After all this time finding an edible bird, you burnt it. It seems you really have no talent for cooking. Let me handle it; you take a break!"
He tore off the burnt parts and placed it back over the fire to roast again. The burnt smell gradually transformed into a delicious aroma as he occasionally turned to smile at Chu Xi.
His warm smile seeped deep into Chu Xi's heart. Watching Li Hong, she felt an indescribable mix of joy and emptiness. The joy came from finally being alone with him, while the emptiness stemmed from wondering—did he truly understand her feelings?
The deep blue night sky sparkled with stars as the fire flickered. Chu Xi rested her delicate hand on her chin, gazing dreamily at the person before her, wishing this moment could last forever.
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