Chapter 22

A Handsome Old Man said, "We still have a chance!"

Guo Shier shook his head and didn't say anything else. He understood what A Handsome Old Man wanted, and he wouldn't oppose it. However, he was very clear that the possibility of surpassing the nine-layered altar was too low. Most importantly, he didn't have the time. Unless he didn't leave this world of talismans, but he didn't want to be reincarnated in this world forever. That would be too scary.

Although this world was wonderful, it would be very despairing for Guo Shier to live here forever. No wonder Li Ran was so determined to leave. Guo Shier also didn't want to be trapped here forever. His only chance was to leave with Li Ran. The outside world was the place he yearned for.

Guo Shier said, "If we're leaving soon, you don't have to be so busy. Refine a few defensive sacrificial artifacts. I reckon … the way out this time will be very dangerous. If you don't want something to happen halfway, then you need to be well prepared."

A Handsome Old Man nodded and said, "Hmm, alright. I'll go search my inherited memory and find a few powerful defensive sacrificial artifacts."

Guo Shier smiled slightly. With A Handsome Old Man's help, he could save a lot of trouble. Since he was bored, he separated a part of his soul and entered the secret realm of the altar.

Although it was a super small secret realm, it was very useful for Guo Shier. Not only could it store items, but it could also cultivate all kinds of talisman plants. It could also grow all kinds of special food. Therefore, with this secret realm, he would never go hungry.

The first thing he saw was a forest. This was not an ordinary forest. It was a special arrangement by A Handsome Old Man. It was planted with trees with extremely strong talisman properties. Among them was the ancient tree that had just received the Treeheart. There were also dozens of huge ancient trees. There were also large patches of Spirit Storage Wood and Spirit Flash Wood. There were also Stringed Spiral Wood collected from the Big Abyss.

These were all wood used for talismans. There was also a large number of special fruit trees in the secret realm. They were strange and varied. Guo Shier had never seen them in his previous life. Many of them were also extremely rare in the world of talismans. Most of the fruits from these trees were used by A Handsome Old Man to make wine and some special dried fruits. They were mainly used to make candied fruits and cooking condiments. A small portion was used to make Rune Pill.

In the secret realm, Guo Shier's soul could already condense into a human form, but it was very faint. It couldn't be compared to A Handsome Old Man's soul that had condensed into a real person.

Guo Shier didn't walk in the secret realm. He floated in the air slowly. This did not mean that his control over the arcane realm was inferior to that of the handsome old man. This was because the arcane realm had already been integrated into the altar, so he could move anything in the arcane realm as long as he willed it.

He came to the Green Spring. There was more than one spring in the secret realm. There were countless ordinary springs. Apart from this Green Spring, there was also a Soul Spring. This Soul Spring was the Golden Spring. It nourished a field of Mutated Soul Vines. In the Big Abyss, Li Ran took away the Soul Spring and the main root system of the Mutated Soul Vines. However, Guo Shier also collected a large number of the roots of the Mutated Soul Vines. With the nourishment of the Soul Spring, the Mutated Soul Vines grew very well. They only needed a hundred years, or maybe even less, for these Mutated Soul Vines to develop spiritual intelligence.

In addition, Guo Shier also collected a large number of minerals. They were the products of elementary purification. He directly poured them into the ground of the secret realm and slowly replaced the rocks and soil underground.

After walking around the secret realm, Guo Shier sighed in his heart. Unknowingly, he had already accumulated a large number of things. Whether it was plants or seeds, he had collected countless of them. With this secret realm, as long as the altar was not damaged, he could always keep these things.

However, there was a big problem. After he died, would his soul take the altar with him? If he couldn't bring the altar away, all the things he had collected would disappear completely. If he could bring the altar away, then he would be incomparably rich in his next life.

Guo Shier shook his head. He knew that he was a little delusional. Unless it was verified, there was no way to know whether the altar would reincarnate with the soul.

His heart slightly moved. Guo Shier thought of another very important problem. If the altar could reincarnate with the soul, then with the fragile body of a baby, a strong soul could very likely cause the baby to be an idiot for the rest of his life. Who knew how many reincarnations it would have to go through before the soul would be consumed to a level that the baby's body could accept. This was not what he wanted.

"A Handsome Old Man, come quickly."

A Handsome Old Man came to the secret realm and asked, "Brat, what's wrong with you? Don't you know that I'm busy? "

Guo Shi 'er let out a wry smile and told him his doubts. A Handsome Old Man was also stunned. After a long while, he said, "It's not that there is no way. There is a way that might work."

A Handsome Old Man continued, "Perhaps sealing the power of the soul will work."

Guo Shier asked, "How to seal the power of the soul?"

A Handsome Old Man said, "As long as you keep a trace of your soul outside, the rest will be sealed in the altar. After reincarnation, along with the strengthening of your body, the power of the soul will gradually be unlocked. Once it reaches a certain level, you will be able to use the altar again."

Guo Shier smiled bitterly, "Every time my soul reincarnates, I am muddle-headed. How can I seal it?"

A Handsome Old Man scolded, "You fool, your soul is muddle-headed when you reincarnate. That's because your soul is not strong enough! You are now focusing on cultivating the soul. Compared to the strength of your soul now, your soul in your previous life … … is much weaker, maybe tens of thousands of times weaker. How can you compare? "

Guo Shier still shook his head, "I think … … I won't die of natural old age. For professionals, almost all of them die a horrible death. Most of them die in battles or adventures. I don't even have the time to seal my soul."

A Handsome Old Man said lightly, "You don't need to seal it. Don't you have me?"

Guo Shier was shocked. He said, "A Handsome Old Man, you also know the Soul Scripture. Once I die, you will be completely free and can reincarnate again. Why do you want to stay?"

The handsome old man bitterly smiled and said, "That's impossible … I've long since understood that after entering your altar and following your growth, I've already become one with your altar. If you die, I won't be able to live. If the altar shatters, I'll be the same. I can only follow you forever … Motherf * cker, don't you think … I'm very unlucky?"

Guo Shier was suddenly speechless. After a long while, he said, "What should I do? I … … I thought you could leave the altar and reincarnate … … "

The handsome old man smiled bitterly and said, "In the past, I also thought that I could do it. But ever since you advanced to the ninth layer of the altar, I understood that I can't leave the altar. Hehe, because my soul has completely merged with the altar. When you advanced to the ninth layer, I became a part of the altar. I can't be separated anymore."

Guo Shier said with guilt, "A Handsome Old Man, I have delayed you. I … …"

A Handsome Old Man said, "Don't say it, and don't apologize. This is my life! Ever since I entered your altar, it was like I had boarded a pirate ship. Hehe, once I went up, I couldn't get down. Don't be sad, this is my own choice. If you didn't bring me out, my soul would have already been annihilated. I wouldn't have been able to see the birth of a ninth layer profession. So … … I don't regret it. "He was very open-minded.

Guo Shier was very touched. He said, "A Handsome Old Man, perhaps we will be entangled together for the rest of our lives."

A Handsome Old Man rolled his eyes and said, "I'm … not interested in men." He then said, "I'll go back first. Prepare the sealing talismans, so that I won't be flustered when the time comes."

Guo Shier was dumbfounded. He watched as A Handsome Old Man disappeared and said, "Uh, I'm also not interested … …"

… …

After waiting at the top of the mountain for more than ten days, Khalchi was the first to come back. This guy looked a little disheveled and listless. Guo Shier was very curious. He asked, "Old Ha, did you suffer a loss?"

Khalchi said, "Don't mention it. I had a fight with Aizec … … Damn, it's so strange … …"

Guo Shier said in admiration, "Old Ha, you're really good … … You can actually fight with Aizec. That guy is like a monster in human form, and you can actually resist him?"

Khalchi said, "What do you mean by like a monster in human form? He is a goddamn monster in human form, and a goddamn mutated monster at that. Who did I offend? My own wife can't control herself … … but she came to find trouble with me. Damn, I'm so angry."

Guo Shier was amazed. He also knew that Mei Li liked Khalchi, but Aizec was very strong. Even a nine-altar professional might not have the upper hand when fighting with him. It was really amazing that an eight-altar professional like Khalchi could actually block Aizec's attack. He asked, "Did Mei Li help you?"

When Khalchi heard Mei Li, he almost exploded. He said angrily, "I don't need her help … … Ah, damn it … … I've never been so unlucky!" He kept cursing. It was obvious that he was flustered and exasperated.

Guo Shier couldn't help but laugh. It wasn't that he was gloating, but he thought that Khalchi was very funny. Sure enough, it was Mei Li who helped. Otherwise, Khalchi would definitely suffer a lot. Aizec might not dare to kill Khalchi, but he definitely wouldn't have any psychological burden to beat him up. If he beat him up, then he beat him up. If Khalchi had the ability, then he could beat him back. Of course, that was impossible.

Guo Shi 'er said, "Beauty is not bad … After all, she is protecting you." He smiled and said something that was not related to Gu Xijiu's pain. Even though he knew that it was best not to provoke Khalchi at this time, seeing Khalchi being bullied, he couldn't help but make a few sarcastic remarks.

Khalchi's peach blossom eyes stared and asked, "Are you laughing at me?"

Guo Shier hurriedly denied, "How could I? I just sympathize with you, haha, sympathize … … Do you understand? "

Khalchi became even more furious. He shouted, "I don't f * cking want sympathy … … You, you … … Do I need your sympathy? I … … Khalchi, am a man of indomitable spirit, a top-notch expert of the eighth level … … Who the f * ck do I need sympathy from? " He was completely going crazy. Guo Shier was so scared that he hurriedly retreated to prevent this guy from going crazy and fighting with him. Even though he wasn't afraid, there was no need for that.

At this time, Mei Li flew back. She was much more energetic than Khalchi. She was beaming with joy, and the injuries on her body had completely healed. Guo Shier couldn't help but admire her physique. It was really too good. Some time ago, this woman had just fought with a dire beast and bit one to death. Her body was riddled with wounds, but he didn't expect that she would be completely healed in just ten days.

"Little Ha 'er, you're back. You made me look everywhere for you … …"

Guo Shier's legs softened. He thought to himself, Damn, Little Ha 'er … … You're so close.