If they headed north from this town, they would reach the border of the Miasma Qi in the North Continent. At the border was the training ground for the five disciples of the Duxian Gate.
In the Chaos Treasure Forest …
The barren hills outside the Miasma Qi formed a stark contrast with the black forest that was covered by the Miasma Qi. The two formed a clear border.
As they got closer to the Miasma Qi Forest, Jiujiu seemed like a completely different person. Her eyes were filled with caution as she used her immortal senses to monitor everything within a radius of a few hundred kilometers.
As she flew at a low altitude, she used her immortal powers to create a white cloud. She shrunk the huge gourd to a length of three feet and carried it on her back. The mouth of the gourd glowed with a faint blue light. She was ready to shoot it out at any time …
Finally, they reached the border of the Miasma Qi Forest. Jiujiu landed on the white cloud, turned around, and looked at the five disciples sternly.
"According to the rules, this training will last for 20 days.
You will start from the moment you enter the Chaos Treasure Forest. If you leave before 20 days, this training will be considered a failure. You will be punished by the sect when you return. "
Jiujiu blinked. Her tone suddenly became much lighter.
"Actually, it's just a deduction of your monthly allowance. It's not a big deal. If you encounter danger, your life is more important. If you feel that it's too much, leave immediately. Don't force yourself.
I will wait for you here. Since this is a training ground for the disciples, I can't follow behind you. I can't be your bodyguard either.
Leave this big guy here and wait. "
Yuwen Ling cupped his hands and asked, "I am here to protect the Sixth Princess. Immortal Elder, please allow me to …"
Jiujiu said calmly, "Do you want to stay here yourself, or do you want to be tied up here?"
"General Yuwen, please wait outside. We will follow Aunt-Master Jiu's arrangements," Youqin Genya said from the side. She exuded a faint aura of authority. It was obvious that she had been giving orders since she was young.
"Yes, General!"
Yuwen Ling said in a low voice. Then, he frowned and looked at Yuan Qing.
Yuan Qing immediately said, "Don't worry, General Yuwen. I'll protect Junior Sister Genya even if I have to risk my life."
Youqin Genya did not respond. She maintained her usual expression of an iceberg.
On the other hand, Li Changshou, who had been standing behind Jiujiu, looked at Yuan Qing and Yuwen Ling.
"Indeed, I still feel that there is something fishy about these two."
Jiujiu cleared her throat and continued, "I'll give you two a piece of advice.
First, you must help each other inside. Remember that you are from the same sect, so try to avoid acting alone. Yuan Qing, Genya, your cultivation is higher, so if you have spare energy, please look after the others. "
Yuan Qing smiled. "Don't worry, Martial Uncle."
Youqin Genya also said, "This disciple understands."
Immortal Jiujiu continued, "Second, don't be too picky about opportunities, and don't risk your life to find medicinal herbs.
Precious spiritual herbs are usually guarded by ferocious beasts. These beasts are not stupid, and you are the best nourishment for them. "
At this point, Jiujiu suddenly reached out. Her left hand moved as fast as a shadow, and she gently pinched Youqin Genya's face. "Especially someone as delicate and tender as you!"
"Martial Uncle, please behave yourself," Youqin Genya said with a frown. Jiujiu chuckled.
"Wow, it's so smooth. I'm so envious of your natural beauty. I can't do it. My skin is so dry, and there's no one behind me calling me Junior Sister Jiujiu, Junior Sister Jiujiu ~"
As she laughed, Jiujiu took out five crescent-shaped jade stones and threw them into the hands of the five of them.
"Here, this is a communication jade to ask for help. If you encounter any trouble, just crush it. I'll be able to sense it and rush in to help.
Using a communication jade means that you've given up on this training. When you go back, I'll just deduct your monthly allowance. It's not a big deal.
Go, go, and be careful!
Don't die in there! "
The five disciples put away their communication jades and bowed to Immortal Jiu. Then, they stuck a Miasma Avoidance Talisman on themselves. With Youqin Genya and Yuan Qing leading the way, they walked into the miasma forest.
Li Changshou was half a step behind them, because he …
First, he stuck a Miasma Avoidance Talisman on his Taoist robe. Then, he swiftly lifted the hem of his robe and stuck another one on his inner thigh. Then, he stuck the third one on the back of his neck.
This way, he would be absolutely safe, and he wouldn't have to worry about the talismans falling off for no reason. After that, he could just replace them every few days.
There was a sudden gust of wind, and a foot came flying at him from the side.
Li Changshou took two steps forward in a seemingly messy manner, but he easily dodged the incoming kick.
Jiujiu angrily scolded, "Hurry up and go in! Remember to follow closely! You're a Ninth Stage Soul Formation cultivator!
If you're so careful, why did you come to this lousy place! "
"Take care, Martial Uncle." Li Changshou turned his head and cupped his hands. His lips moved slightly as he sent a voice transmission to Jiujiu.
Then, he quickly caught up to them and hung at the back of the group.
As the miasma approached, the Miasma Avoidance Talismans on the four people in front of them emitted a faint light. Each of them opened up a thin, transparent membrane and stuck it on their bodies.
Li Changshou's side was much worse. His whole body was stuck with three layers of membrane, and even breathing was a little difficult.
But the air he breathed in was especially fresh.
Wang Ji cleared his throat and said in a clear voice, "Senior Brother Changshou, come with me later. I'm actually here to try my luck. I don't have any herbs that I have to find, so there's no need to disturb Junior Brother Yuan Qing and the others."
"Sure." Li Changshou gave Wang Ji a knowing smile, and the latter raised his eyebrows at Li Changshou. The two of them seemed to have a tacit understanding.
This was probably the realization of being a third wheel.
…
When moving around in the North Continent, those who had yet to become immortals had to avoid flying. The miasma thirty feet above the ground was too thick, and it was an area where many poisonous insects and ferocious birds were active. It was safer to fly on the ground.
At that moment, there was only one path under their feet, and the sides of the path were filled with charred black wood. Most of them only had branches and no leaves, but they were surging with a different kind of life force.
As the five of them walked on the path, they tried their best to extend their spiritual senses. Occasionally, they would see one or two poisonous beasts hiding in the dark, staring coldly at them.
It was dark, and danger lurked in every corner.
The Chaos Treasure Forest was rich in several types of precious herbs and dozens of types of poisons. However, because it was located at the border of the Chaos Treasure Forest, most of the herbs had already been collected by the demon and human Qi Refinement cultivators. It was actually very difficult for them to find the herbs they wanted.
Moreover, the poisonous herb that Li Changshou wanted to find was not in the Chaos Treasure Forest. It was in a deeper area.
As they walked, Li Changshou took out a palm-sized sheepskin map. He looked at the marks that he had drawn on it and confirmed which direction he should go next.
First, he had to find a suitable reason to leave the group.
Most importantly, he had to make sure that Aunt-Master Jiu, who was secretly following them in the air, would not stop him from leaving.
After walking for about an hour, the forest in front of them became darker. A rotten smell permeated the air. Groups of poisonous insects were buzzing. Predators hiding in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to strike, began to stare at the five living creatures.
The swamp with floating white bones, the bewitching yet deadly flowers, the Demonic Spiders entrenched in tall trees, and the sinister cackling Demonic Spiders …
The people from the Duxian Gate were skilled and bold. They walked faster and faster, gradually getting used to the environment.
Li Changshou followed closely behind the four of them. At that moment, he was still far from the node where he had to adjust his direction. He was not in a hurry to leave the group.
Suddenly, they heard an oppressive beast roar. The buzzing of the poisonous insects in the forest suddenly increased, and a murderous aura attacked them from the front!
The poisonous beast could not hold back and was about to attack them!
Youqin Genya, who was at the front of the group, immediately raised her hand to stop the few of them from moving forward. The huge sword on her back began to vibrate gently.
Yuan Qing swung his right hand gently, and a green immortal sword appeared in his hand. His entire body revealed a threatening sharpness.
The four people in front were distracted by the black shadow that was scurrying in the forest to the left. Li Changshou looked to the right. He took a step forward and stood behind Wang Ji.
He said in a low voice, "Be careful to the right."
Almost as soon as Li Changshou finished speaking, a black shadow that was ten feet long suddenly appeared in the forest to the left!
It was a black leopard with wings on its ribs. Its front claws shone with a faint dark green light. The moment it appeared, it did not say a word and pounced towards the four of them fiercely!
"Evil creature, you're courting death!"
Yuan Qing shouted in a low voice. His body rushed out from beside Youqin Genya like a gust of wind. The three-foot-long green sword in his hand shone with an eight-inch green light, and his footwork left a series of afterimages!
The sword flashed and formed an elongated 'Z'. The black leopard had just raised its claws when black blood spurted into the sky!
It was beheaded!
At that moment, two black shadows suddenly appeared from the forest to the right and pounced directly at Liu Yan 'er and Youqin Genya …
"Let me!"
Wang Ji shouted and rushed in front of Liu Yan 'er. His hands were already wrapped in flames, and he pressed down on the two leopards from a distance.
However, before the flames could explode, a fiery red figure had already flashed to the side. The unsheathed huge sword made a dull sound as it sliced through the air. The two leopards that were rushing forward were hit by the huge sword at the same time and were sent flying like sandbags.
It was just a sweep of the sword, and there was no follow-up attack. However, the two black leopards were sent flying into the air. Two fiery red lotuses surged out of their bodies, and their bodies were directly blown into pieces. The remains and black blood were completely engulfed by the gorgeous flames!
In the blink of an eye, there was nothing left of the two black leopards …
Wang Ji laughed awkwardly, dispelled the spell in his hand, and obediently retreated to the side.
Li Changshou's eyes lit up.
'Nine Lotus Li Fire Force. This Youqin Genya has actually cultivated it?'
The three black leopards were killed in an instant. The number of people who were secretly watching the five of them instantly decreased by half.
The five of them resumed their formation and continued on their way. Youqin Genya and Yuan Qing began to use simple footwork, and the three people behind them easily followed.
Then, a fork appeared in front of them, and the five of them tacitly stopped.
Youqin Genya turned around and said, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister, I want to go in this direction to look for the Fire-Loathing Enlightening Grass. There are records in the sect that such a spirit herb was found in this direction.
"Everyone, please take care. Don't go too deep."
Liu Yan 'er also told them about the herb she was looking for and wanted to go in another direction.
Then, the five of them began to 'split up'. Yuan Qing naturally wanted to go with Youqin Genya. He was here to help and protect her.
Wang Ji was here to see the world, so he decided to help Liu Yan 'er look for the herb.
Then, the four of them looked at Li Changshou.
"I'm going this way, so I'll have to temporarily separate from you." Li Changshou pointed in a different direction from the four of them. The five of them frowned at the same time.
Youqin Genya asked, "What herb is Senior Brother Changshou looking for?"
Li Changshou said with a straight face, "It's hard to say, but you don't have to worry. Take care."
Yuan Qing advised, "Senior Brother Changshou, why don't you go with Senior Sister Yan 'er …"
Before Yuan Qing could finish speaking, Li Changshou had already stepped onto the path he had chosen. He used simple footwork, and his clothes fluttered in the wind. His long hair did not dance, and he quickly disappeared around the corner of the forest ahead.
"Really, he took my kindness for ill intent."
Liu Yan 'er muttered in dissatisfaction. Yuan Qing and Wang Ji shook their heads slightly. They probably thought that Li Changshou was just being stubborn because he wanted to save face.
On the other hand, Youqin Genya seemed to be deep in thought. She turned around and walked on the path she had chosen. Her silhouette with the huge sword on her back seemed even more delicate.
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