This was an extremely simple and crude house. It had all the attributes of a "broken house", such as leaking wind and rain. However, the house was still tidy and tidy.
The only piece of furniture that was relatively intact was a wooden chair. The thin and weak Lar's father was lying on it weakly.
Lar's father, who had a long beard, was actually not very old. His actual age was only in his fifties, but he looked withered and half-dead.
Seeing that Little Jim did not bring back any food, but a stranger who did not look like a "good person" (Chen Rui: …), Lar's father did not give Little Jim any face. He cursed and even threw things, wanting to chase Little Jim and Chen Rui out.
"The injuries on your body are not ordinary. You've been poisoned."
Chen Rui's first sentence made his father's cursing stop abruptly.
"You can tell that Little Jim was forced to come here by me. You're afraid of implicating him, so you chased him away on purpose. Don't worry, I mean no harm."
When the second sentence fell into his ears, Lar's father's gaze froze. Little Jim was about to say something when he saw Chen Rui's body emitting a dazzling white light. He could not even open his eyes for a moment.
When the light faded, Lar's father's expression had changed from shock to astonishment. The withered look on his face gradually faded. His sickly appearance was swept away, and there was even a ruddy color on his face.
Lar's father let out a low grunt, and an aura that contained power burst forth and spread in all directions. The muscles all over his body swelled up like a balloon that was filled with air. His shirt almost burst open, and some kind of tattoo on his chest was revealed. The whole house suddenly shook.
Little Jim could not believe his eyes. He had only seen a similar aura from the famous powerhouse in the city, Sheriff William. When did Lar's father have such power? It was even more powerful!
This strong man … Is he the sickly old man that I usually see?
Lar's father took a few deep breaths. "Thank you, sir."
Although he said thank you, Lar's father's tone did not have the slightest hint of gratitude. The expression on his face was also very cold, and his eyes were filled with vigilance.
"That kind of aura just now was released on purpose. If I couldn't withstand it, I'm afraid that your 'gratitude' would have been in a different way." Chen Rui frowned and glanced at Little Jim. "You have the heart to raise an orphan, and you had that kind of behavior just now, so you shouldn't be a heartless person. Why do you have this kind of attitude towards someone who has helped you?"
"Milord, there's no need to beat around the bush. I didn't think that after hiding for more than ten years, I would still be found here." Lar's father sighed. "I don't think my lord is the kind of judge who indiscriminately exterminates people. You should be someone important. I can go with you, but this child is innocent. Furthermore, he has no strength or value. Please spare his life, my lord. Otherwise, if I put my life on the line, even if I can't perish together with Milord, Milord will inevitably suffer some unexpected injuries. "
Referee?
Hiding for more than ten years?
Chen Rui shook his head. Alright, another misunderstanding.
However, he already had many experiences of being misunderstood. At this time, the more he tried to explain, the harder it was to explain. Therefore, Chen Rui did not say much and moved his fingers slightly.
Little Jim felt his vision blur for a moment, as if something had happened. Meanwhile, Lar's father was already standing dumbfounded on the spot, his eyes filled with shock and despair. Little Jim could not feel it, but he could clearly feel that the power he had felt just now had almost shattered the entire space. Such power had far exceeded his imagination. It was not something he could shake at all. One finger was enough to turn him into ashes. The funny thing was that he had just threatened to injure the other party along with him.
"Let me make one thing clear first. You've misunderstood. I'm not from the Church, and I don't know you. I've come to find you today for something else. Do you understand?"
Lar's father was stunned. He watched as Chen Rui walked over and sat on his chair, calmly rocking it. Only then did he react. He could not help but smile bitterly. His body shriveled again, returning to its usual skinny state, and he bowed deeply.
"I understand! With the power you've shown just now, my life and death are completely under your control. I can't even commit suicide. There's no need for me to lie. "
Chen Rui secretly thought that this was indeed the way to clear up misunderstandings. Unfortunately, it would be a long time before other misunderstandings, such as Ben Hong and Satan, could be resolved using this method. Even if it was an Elemental Lord, his true form should be an existence that he could not rival.
"To be honest, I was the target of the Church's pursuit back then. I've been hiding in this small city for 17 years. The dispelling power you've just used to remove the poison in my body should only be able to be used by the higher-ups of the Church of Light. That's why I had such a misunderstanding. Please forgive me, Sir. "
Chen Rui nodded. "The poison in your body is special and stubborn. In fact, it hasn't been completely healed just now. However, I can only use this ability once every hour. I'll use it a few more times later, and it should be completely removed."
"Sir's power is simply amazing." Lar's father sighed. "You can even remove the poison of the Phantom Spring Water."
"Phantom Spring Water?" Chen Rui's ears suddenly perked up. It's actually a treasure that can repair the Water Elemental Heart that can't be found anywhere?
Wait a minute. Although "Phantom Icespring" and "Phantom Spring Water" only have a one-word difference, I wonder if they are the same thing?
"Sir, have you heard of the Phantom Spring Water before?"
Chen Rui calmed down and asked. "I've heard of the 'Phantom Icespring'. I wonder if there's any connection between the two?"
"Sir is indeed knowledgeable. The Phantom Icespring is the essence of the Phantom Spring Water. It only produces one drop every few hundred years. The specific function is unknown."
One can wear out iron shoes in fruitless search, but by chance one finds it by chance! My luck this time is too good. I actually got this unexpected good news!
Chen Rui was overjoyed. He asked calmly, "This icespring is slightly useful to me. Where were you poisoned?"
The Phantom Spring Water only produces one drop every few hundred years. I don't know if it's the time limit now. No matter what, I have to go and take a look.
"It's in this Black Prison Desert. I wonder if Sir has heard of the Illusory Oasis?"
"The Phantom Spring Water is in the Illusory Oasis?" Chen Rui was surprised. It seems like this trip to the Black Prison Desert was right!
Old Man Lar nodded. Chen Rui looked at him. "I came to find you because of the Illusory Oasis. I wonder if you're willing to accompany me to search for this mysterious oasis?"
Old Man Lar looked at Little Jim. Little Jim hurriedly shook his head. "Dad, I didn't say anything!"
Chen Rui smiled indifferently. "He really didn't say anything. You know, there are some things in this world that can't be hidden from others even if you don't say it. Not to mention that he's still a child."
This Old Man Lar should have many secrets on him. For example, why was he chased by the Church? Why was he hiding in this small border town for more than ten years? However, to Chen Rui, Lar's greatest value was the Illusory Oasis. He would not delve into the rest.
The Fire Crystal Sand and the Phantom Icespring were things that he had to obtain.
"I can guarantee your safety. The price is also easy to discuss."
"Although Sir is powerful, the Black Prison Desert is not an ordinary place. When the time comes, I'm afraid that you will not be able to protect yourself. Back then, I only barely escaped with my life because of luck …" Old Man Lar sighed. "I don't dare to ask Sir why you're going to the Black Prison Desert. But since you've decided to go, you must be prepared."
"So you agree?"
Old Man Lar laughed bitterly. "Can I still refuse?"
Not long after, Chen Rui and Old Man Lar changed into a set of ordinary desert residents' clothes and walked out of the city gates.
"This is actually not the closest residential area to the Black Prison Desert in the Shahan Kingdom. There is a Stone Horse Village on the edge of the desert. It is rich in Mystic Sand, Blue Earth Sand, and other magic materials. There were originally many residents there, but now a portion of that place is controlled by the desert bandits. It has almost become a stronghold. Only a few merchants with strong guards dare to go there to trade. There are also some bold people who bypass Stone Horse Village and directly go to the desert to explore and mine materials. But … these people are killed by the desert bandits, and some are buried in the desert. The chances of survival are very small. "
"But there are still people who go, right?" Chen Rui wrinkled his brows.
"Only to survive." Old Man Lar shook his head. "Me too."
"Relax. I said you won't die, so you won't die."
"Actually, Sir has already given little Jim a large sum of money. You also got rid of the city guard captain, Pino's brother-in-law, and eliminated any future troubles. As long as that kid is a bit smart, he won't have to worry for the rest of his life. " Old Man Lar laughed at himself. "Back then I only wanted to raise him to deceive people. But after so many years, I more or less have some feelings."
"Right now we are going to Stone Horse Village?"
"The Black Prison Desert is as vast as the ocean. Sir is looking for the Fantasy Oasis. The range of activity is in the core area of the Black Prison Desert. It contains special power, and the danger is several times that of the periphery. Even if ordinary people can survive the terrible sandstorm on the periphery, they will be lost in the strange power along the way. It is impossible to find the real core area. "
Chen Rui nodded. Just like in the Sea of Death, even if he had a sea map, it would be difficult to find the real Double Red Fangs Sea without the help of the Water Elemental King. It would be difficult to succeed without a year and a half of work. And in this desert, there is no map at all. He must rely on an old horse like Old Man Lar who knows the way.
"I was a bit distracted just now. Continue."
"We will go to Stone Horse Village and make a deal with the shipyard there. That is to buy or rent a desert boat. With a desert boat, entering the core desert will be a lot easier. Sir can rest assured that I and the shipyard boss Old Pan Rui are old friends. Although I haven't seen him for a few years, I will give him some face. "
Desert boat? The nine years of compulsory education in the other world was undoubtedly successful. Even though he had transmigrated for so long, Chen Rui's first reaction was still some kind of animal when he heard these words.
Old Man Lar didn't speak again because they had already entered the sandstorm area. Although it was only the periphery area, the sand and dust still made it very inconvenient to speak. Most of the time he used a mask or a scarf to cover his face.
When Chen Rui followed Old Man Lar all the way to Stone Horse Village, he finally saw the so-called desert boat. It wasn't a camel, but a real boat.
On the surface, this boat was not much different from an ordinary small ship. It had a mast, sails, a cabin, an anchor, etc., but the shape of the hull was slightly different, and the bottom was driven by a special wheeled oar.
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