Su Ming stood in the distance. He had originally left to rest in Tranquil East Tribe's temporary lodgings with Fang Mu, but on the way there, he was attracted by the sudden boom. The sound seemed to have come from the tower. When he saw the people of Tranquil East Tribe rushing over in shock, Fang Mu became even more anxious and uneasy, which was why he followed them back.
He saw the tower turning into ashes, and he also saw the woman in the ruins. He saw her looking at him with a complicated gaze, and he also saw her walking towards him, one step at a time.
Su Ming wore a black mask on his face. Other people could only see his eyes through the black robe. They could not see his expression. As Cang Lan walked towards him, the people of Tranquil East Tribe beside Su Ming all greeted her respectfully until she stood before him.
Su Ming's gaze was calm as he looked at the petite woman before him. She was very beautiful, and no signs of age could be seen on her face, causing others to be unable to tell her age.
"Auntie …" Fang Mu quickly spoke respectfully beside Su Ming.
Cang Lan did not seem to have heard him. She looked at Su Ming with a complicated look on her face, as if she wanted to say something, but did not. That strange look on her face made Su Ming wary.
"Brother Mo, can you tell me your real name?" After a long while, Cang Lan whispered softly. There was a hint of weakness in her voice.
Su Ming frowned slightly, but did not speak.
"If one day you remember something … you can come to Freezing Sky Clan and look for me …" Cang Lan lowered her head and bowed slightly towards Su Ming. She cast him a deep look once again, and there was no longer a complicated look in her eyes. There was only a hint of pity. She turned around and left.
"Sir, what do you mean?" Su Ming was still frowning. He could not understand the woman's strange words, but for some unknown reason, a hint of emptiness rose in his heart.
Cang Lan did not turn her head back. She disappeared into the distance. She did not answer Su Ming's question. Perhaps even she was still lost in this question.
Fang Mu hesitated for a moment before he whispered, "Senior Mo, she … she's my aunt. Her name is Fang Cang Lan. She successfully challenged the Chains of Han Mountain ten years ago and became a disciple of Freezing Sky Clan …"
Su Ming nodded and stared at the spot where Cang Lan had disappeared into the distance. Uncertainty appeared on his face hidden under the mask.
Tranquil East Tribe was huge. Even if Su Ming was only at the top of a mountain, he could still feel the vastness of Tranquil East Tribe. Fang Mu had originally intended to bring Su Ming around Tranquil East Tribe to familiarize himself with the place, but due to Cang Lan's appearance, an inexplicable frustration rose in Su Ming's heart. He went straight back to the lodgings assigned to him by Tranquil East Tribe and fell into silence alone.
Fang Mu knew that Su Ming's personality was strange and that he loved peace and quiet. Once he had someone bring him food and some fruits, he took his leave respectfully.
The room was not big, and it was built against the mountain. It was not humid, and occasionally, a cool breeze would blow past, causing people to feel refreshed. However, Su Ming was sitting on the stone bed and ignored all of this. Cang Lan's pitiful gaze appeared in his head. That gaze made Su Ming puzzled, and at the same time, he became increasingly agitated.
He could not control his gloominess. He had a feeling that there were some things Cang Lan did not say.
"When Fang Shen and I were in the pavilion, this woman should have been there as well … I don't know what happened after I left, but the pavilion collapsed and the woman was injured …
"Her expression just now didn't seem to be fake, and … with her status, there's no need for her to put on an act before me.
"What did she mean by that..? When I remember something one day and go to Freezing Sky Clan to look for her … what will I remember?" Su Ming could not understand it no matter how hard he thought about it. His eyes sparkled as he fell into a pensive silence.
"Remember something … If I turn that sentence around, it means that I've forgotten something, that's why I said I'll remember something. "But what did I forget?" Su Ming closed his eyes. He should not have been affected by just one sentence, but even he could not understand why when he heard those words and saw the pitiful gaze on him, he felt an inexplicable sense of irritation. It was as if when he wanted to shout, he suddenly found that he had become a mute and could not make a sound.
Su Ming closed his eyes and carefully recalled his memories. His memories started from when he was still a child, and they were still rather indistinct. After a long while, he opened his eyes.
"You're just trying to be mysterious!" Su Ming laughed coldly. He might still be agitated, but he forced himself to stop thinking about it. Instead, he slowly immersed himself in meditation and slowly calmed himself down.
Time passed by, and soon, it was night. Due to the fog outside, Tranquil East Tribe was no longer as lively as it was in the past. Instead, it was quiet.
That night, Su Ming tried to enter a meditative state many times, but only when the sun was about to rise did he manage to calm down. He managed to calm down the agitation caused by Cang Lan's words. However, even if he managed to calm down, what happened that day was like a seed that was buried deep in Su Ming's heart.
The sun should have been shining brightly the next morning, but due to the thick fog, even the sunlight was blocked, causing the world to be shrouded in fog and darkness.
Fortunately, the mountains of Tranquil East Tribe had their own unique setup. As long as one did not look too far away from the mountain, they could still see things clearly. Fang Mu arrived early in the morning.
He brought Su Ming to a message from his father.
He allowed Su Ming to become a guest of Tranquil East Tribe and enjoy all the benefits of a guest of Tranquil East Tribe. At the same time, he could also join the expedition to the tunnel of Han Mountain.
"Senior Mo, you don't actually need to enter the tunnel of Han Mountain … I heard that it's very dangerous. There aren't many people from the three tribes who enter. Most of them are guests who have been recruited.
"Besides, there's always a fine line between life and death. The three tribes might seem to be in harmony, but in truth, there's a lot of infighting going on in the dark. It's especially so in the hidden grounds of Han Mountain …" Fang Mu guided Su Ming to the top of the mountain of Tranquil East Tribe. His father and the other leaders of the tribe were waiting there to send the next batch of people into the hidden grounds of Han Mountain.
"Every single time the fog rises in the morning and the tunnel of Han Mountain is activated, a lot of people die … Senior, you can tell me what herbs you need. I'll ask my father to send someone to get them." Fang Mu brought Su Ming to the top of the mountain as he spoke in a low voice. There was anxiety on his face. His concern might be related to himself, but it was still rare.
A gentle look appeared in Su Ming's eyes. The boy before him had gained his affection during the past four years.
"It's fine. I'll just be careful when I go in." Su Ming's voice was no longer aloof. He lifted his hand and patted Fang Mu's head, just like how his elder would often pat his head when he was young.
Fang Mu was momentarily stunned by Su Ming's actions. It was clear that Su Ming's aloofness and aloofness had left too deep of an impression on him over the years. His actions made him slightly uncomfortable. Once he heard Su Ming's answer, he quickly forgot about it and sighed softly.
"Since you've already made up your mind, then I won't try to persuade you anymore. But you must be careful of the guests from the other two tribes. There are no weaklings among those who can enter the tunnel of Han Mountain …" As Fang Mu spoke, he brought out a wooden slip from his bosom and handed it to Su Ming.
"Senior, you've helped me heal over the years. Besides searching for herbs for you, there's nothing else I can do. This wooden slip contains some information about the guests from Lake of Colors and Puqiang Tribe. I hope it will be of help to you."
When Su Ming heard it, he took the wooden slip and opened it to take a look. There were a lot of small words densely packed inside. There were also some pictures. There were even bits of wood on the words. It looked like they had just been carved not too long ago.
"Also, all the guests from Tranquil East Tribe who enter the tunnel of Han Mountain have the chance to choose an imitation Berserker Vessel. My father asked me to tell you that when you choose later, you must choose a whip," Fang Mu said in a low voice. Before long, he brought Su Ming to the top of the mountain belonging to Tranquil East Tribe.
The place was flat, as if the peak of the mountain had been shaved off. The fog was thick, and Su Ming could see nine people sitting at the center of the place.
There were seven people surrounding the area, and there were two people in the middle. Their faces could not be seen clearly, but Su Ming could feel the power of Qi coming from their bodies.
Once he brought Su Ming to the place, Fang Mu took a few steps back and stood in the distance. Even if he was the son of the tribe leader, he could not get close to the tribe in this sort of situation.
Su Ming's expression was calm as he walked towards the nine people before him. As he got closer, a serious look gradually appeared in his eyes. Among these nine people, all of them were powerful Berserkers.
It was especially so for the old man sitting at the top of the seven people surrounding the area. He wore a blue robe and had a head full of white hair. His eyes were closed, but as he sat there, he looked like a tiger or a dragon. It made Su Ming's heart beat faster.
To the old man's left was the tribe leader of Tranquil East Tribe. The man who looked like an iron tower looked at Su Ming with bright eyes and a smile appeared on his face.
To the old man's right was also a strong man, but he was not too tall. Even when he sat down, he was slightly shorter than Fang Shen. However, the presence coming from his body was not any weaker than Xuan Lun's. It was clear that he had Transcended.
Su Ming swept his gaze across the area. Besides the old man and the slightly short man, there was another person who had also Transcended among the seven people surrounding the area. That person was also an old man. He wore a black robe and his back was turned towards Su Ming.
'Tranquil East Tribe … I've already seen three Transcended Berserkers … And the feeling I get from that old man in blue surpasses that of Xuan Lun … The others also have a great amount of Qi. They might have more than 800 blood veins.
'And this shouldn't be the full strength of Tranquil East Tribe … As for the two people in the middle, could they be the guests who are going to enter the tunnel of Han Mountain with me?' Su Ming did not bat an eyelid. Once he got closer, he stopped.
"You're Mo Su?" A cold voice traveled forth languidly. The person who spoke was a middle-aged man in red robes sitting beside the short man in the Transcendence Realm. His expression was aloof. Even if there was fog separating them, when his words traveled forth, there was still a chill in them.
"Yes," Su Ming answered calmly.
"You're the one who joined Tranquil East Tribe halfway and wanted to become a guest. You even made a ridiculous request to enter the tunnel of Han Mountain. The tribe leader might have vouched for you, but a person who came so suddenly must have ill intentions. He's even wearing a mask. What a joke. "Unless he can prove his worth, then I won't agree to it today!" The middle-aged man laughed coldly. Once he swept his gaze past Su Ming, he did not even look at him. Instead, he stared at the tribe leader of Tranquil East sitting across him. "To be continued. If you like this work, then please come to Qidian.Com and vote for me. Your support is my greatest motivation. "
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