He also knew that Wu Xiu was hiding behind the door and eavesdropping on him. Rather than that, he might as well cut off the line. That would be better for everyone.
Ji Yi looked at the helplessness in Gu Zheng's eyes and nodded. It seemed that there really was an irresistible reason.
He sighed. "Then it's really not meant to be. It's a pity that it's just her wishful thinking."
"Let's go." After a moment of silence, Gu Zheng suggested. At this moment, his good mood from his recovery was completely gone.
The two of them silently walked out of the valley and parted ways in front of the valley. Ji Yi had to go back and make arrangements for his team members.
Elder Qin watched this scene from the top of the mountain. They could all see what had happened.
"Sigh, they're also people with a hard life." A faint voice came from the side.
"Let's not interfere. This is their own business. If they're trapped here, they'll die sooner or later. Why force it?" Elder Qin said lightly.
"The time has come. Let's start moving." Elder Qin took out a small box.
Madam Qin and Elder Qin each swallowed the Scarlet Jade Fruit and sat cross-legged on top of it. The murderous aura above their heads was expelled bit by bit, and the last trace of red in their eyes, which were covered by their eyelids, slowly disappeared.
As for himself, Gu Zheng's face was blank. It seemed that he was really a loner. There were still people coming and going in front of the valley. There were even some new faces. However, everyone's eyes were filled with hope, unlike the dispirited look of the past.
Gu Zheng shook his head. It seemed that his mood could really affect him. What was his goal? It was to transcend this world and walk into the world that countless people wanted to reach.
Loneliness was his own choice. Since he had chosen this path, no matter how difficult it was, he would walk it to the end.
He still had three days of vacation. He didn't know what to do. Thinking about what Wu Xiaofeng was doing, Gu Zheng walked towards his encampment. When he arrived, he found that his team was not there. Judging from the dusty tables and chairs, they had been out for a while.
Well, now there was no one to talk to. Gu Zheng returned to his former house, only to find that it had been occupied by the newcomers.
Alright, I'm really all alone now. I'm too embarrassed to chase them away. Besides, I can only stay here for a few days, and I'm too lazy to build another one. I might as well learn from those people and meditate in front of the valley.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Gu Zheng patted his thighs, stood up, and went to the valley to wait for Ji Yi.
Elder Qin suggested that it would be best for the two of them to search separately in order to maximize the chances of finding him. However, Gu Zheng remembered that he had forgotten to discuss with Ji Yi the areas they should search separately. This way, they could avoid repeated searches. Fortunately, they had agreed to set off together and meet in front of the valley three days later.
Not long after, Ji Yi appeared in front of Gu Zheng. They nodded at each other. Gu Zheng went straight to the point. "Old Ji, where do you think we should start looking? You decide our next route."
Ji Yi didn't say anything. He led Gu Zheng out of the valley and found a remote place. After confirming that there was no one nearby, he stopped and took out a map.
Ever since he accidentally changed the way he addressed Ji Yi last time, Gu Zheng was too lazy to change it back. He felt that calling him Old Ji was more cordial. Ji Yi didn't have any objections anyway.
Ji Yi handed the simple map to Gu Zheng and gestured for Gu Zheng to take a look. It seemed that he had already thought about it.
Gu Zheng took the map and looked at it. There was a red circle above and below the valley on the map. This meant that Gu Zheng would be in charge of the valley, while Ji Yi would be in charge of the more dangerous central forest. It seemed that Old Ji was quite nice to him, giving him the less dangerous areas.
However, Gu Zheng still said, "Old Ji, you'll be in charge of this area. I'll go to the central forest and look for that area."
Ji Yi shook his head. "It's too dangerous there. Moreover, the murderous aura there is very dense. You should be in charge of this area."
Actually, it didn't matter where Gu Zheng went, because the murderous aura itself didn't harm Gu Zheng. Moreover, in the central forest, Gu Zheng could unleash his strength better than Ji Yi. It was a pity that Ji Yi didn't know this.
No matter what Gu Zheng said, he didn't agree to let him go. He repeatedly told Gu Zheng that it was too dangerous there and that he should look for it himself. He didn't want Gu Zheng to take the risk.
This gave Gu Zheng a headache. He didn't know what to say in the face of such a kind arrangement. However, he still said to Ji Yi, "Old Brother, due to my physique, I'm immune to the murderous aura. It can't enter my body. Moreover, I'm a Sword Immortal. It can't be said that I can deal with most situations. You should let me go."
Originally, Ji Yi didn't believe him. However, this time, Ji Yi didn't object. After listening to Gu Zheng's words, he thought for a moment and said, "Fine. If you put it that way, then it is indeed more suitable for you to go."
"However, you have to be careful. Don't force yourself." Ji Yi took out a bottle of green liquid. "Take this. Be careful."
Gu Zheng didn't understand why Ji Yi, who had been so adamantly against him, suddenly agreed. Could it be that his words had worked?
Originally, Gu Zheng didn't want to take the green liquid. He still had a big bottle on him. However, seeing the determined look in Ji Yi's eyes, he swallowed the words he was about to say. It seemed that if he didn't take it, Ji Yi would definitely not agree to let him go.
Although he could secretly go, if the two of them went the same route, it would increase the time needed to complete the mission. It wouldn't be good to delay things. In the end, he obediently took the bottle from Ji Yi. This bottle was not small. It seemed that it was the majority of Ji Yi's stock.
"Then, Old Ji, I'll go first. Let's see who finds it first." Gu Zheng flashed the ink pearl at his waist and issued a challenge to Ji Yi.
Ji Yi smiled at Gu Zheng and nodded. He also flashed the ink pearl at his waist and accepted the challenge.
Then, he watched as Gu Zheng flew away like a bird. Afraid that he would go back on his word, Ji Yi shook his head and left the place. He began to search along the edge of the forest.
Why did Ji Yi agree to let Gu Zheng go to the Central Forest? First, Gu Zheng had strongly requested to go to the Central Forest. Then, Gu Zheng must be confident that he could handle it better than Ji Yi.
One had to know that there were still some Shura remaining there. They hadn't received any notice and were still wandering around, looking for suitable prey. So, there was still danger, but it was much less than before.
Second, what Gu Zheng said was true. Ji Yi knew how strong Gu Zheng was. Not to mention, in the last two battles, he had forced his opponent to admit defeat. Ji Yi felt that he was inferior to him. Moreover, in the process of exchanging pointers, he could feel how strong Gu Zheng was. It didn't matter whether he was a sword immortal or not, as long as he could deal with the enemy.
In addition, Gu Zheng said that he was immune to baleful aura. Ji Yi believed him. There were many strange things in this world. Ji Yi would even believe that someone was immune to baleful aura. Moreover, with how confident Gu Zheng was, there was no way he would lie to him.
Originally, Ji Yi was a little shaken. In fact, anyone could go. The main thing was that safety was first. It wasn't like he had to fight with the enemy. In the end, Ji Yi was convinced. However, he still insisted on giving him all the green liquid, just in case.
Gu Zheng saw that Ji Yi had agreed. No matter what, he had to leave first. He didn't want Ji Yi to regret it. Otherwise, he would have a headache.
Gu Zheng only slowed down after leaving the Distant Past. The mission this time was very clear. Regardless of whether they found him or not, they had to make a trip back within five years to confirm each other's situation. This was to prevent the other party from continuing to search even if they found him. It would be very troublesome if they had to inform him and find him.
The captain's ball couldn't be used to inform the other party alone. Once the signal was sent, all the members outside would have to return.
He took out the simple map and looked at it. There were many mountain peaks marked on it. This way, he wouldn't have to worry about getting lost. As long as he climbed up a tree, he would know his approximate position. It was very convenient.
Moreover, there were even more detailed annotations on the opposite side. This was amazing. Fortunately, the southernmost side was still empty. Otherwise, Gu Zheng would have been scared.
It was really useful. After confirming his position, Gu Zheng's finger searched back and forth on the map.
He vaguely remembered that he should be here. Yes, this was the position.
He still remembered the big snake that Gu Zheng had encountered when he first came in. Gu Zheng felt that it might be looking for him. If the snake went crazy, and Ji Yi wasn't good at speed, he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to throw away the Ink Pearl in time. That would be bad luck.
In any case, Gu Zheng couldn't win by himself. However, he was still good at escaping. This was also the reason why Gu Zheng strongly urged him to go to the central forest.
On one side of the valley, after seeing Gu Zheng leave the valley, a person secretly pressed something in his hand. No one saw it. After the button completed its mission, it disintegrated and disappeared without leaving any trace. Then, as if nothing had happened, he continued to wander around. Later, he found a place in front of the valley and started to cultivate, just like an ordinary person.
Gu Zheng walked in a straight line. No matter what, he wanted to go to the place where he first discovered it. Although so much time had passed, whether or not the huge snake was still there, it was just a thought.
After staying in the outer valley for so long, the monotonous scene outside made Gu Zheng curious. He could meet many of his companions in twos and threes. Now that they had 50 years to develop, Elder Qin had sent most of his people out to look for his companions who had just entered.
Thus, Gu Zheng didn't want to come into contact with them along the way. Whenever he encountered them, he would take a detour. Even if they sensed him, it would be fine. In any case, it was not the aura of an enemy. It was too easy to distinguish here.
Following the route, after a few days, Gu Zheng passed by the place where he first met Wu Xiaofeng. The traces there had already disappeared. Even the trees by the side of the road had regrown. There were no traces of the battle at all.
This was really a good place to destroy the corpse. After a period of time, no one would know what had happened here.
Although he had left this place for a long time, Gu Zheng had a general idea of the direction. Once he entered the central forest, he felt that it was different from the other side.
Because of the increase in baleful aura, Gu Zheng felt that there was a kind of killing aura lingering around. It was even denser than when he had first arrived. He didn't know what was going on.
Moving as fast as lightning, Gu Zheng once again arrived at the mountain peak where he had met Big Sister Xiong.
"Eh?" Gu Zheng took two more steps. Back then, he had gone up from here. But now, the entrance had disappeared.
Gu Zheng reached out and touched it. The cold touch told him that this was a rock and not an illusion.
Originally, Gu Zheng had wanted to go halfway up the mountain to get some green liquid. Unfortunately, his wish had come to nothing. The entrance had actually disappeared. It was really strange.
Gu Zheng stopped for a moment and didn't continue searching. He continued to head east. Not far from there, Gu Zheng had come here because he had been chased by the huge snake.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A gust of wind blew through the air, and the eight figures suddenly stopped. They all seemed to be in a good mood, but they were all panting.
"Captain, let's take a break," one of them, who wasn't very tall, said.
"No problem. However, we still need to be vigilant. Third Bro, Fifth Bro, the two of you stand guard at the side. Although the enemy has already given the order to retreat, there are still many wandering players outside. Pay attention to your safety and don't get ambushed," the captain commanded.
A bird-like creature and a cat-like creature with wings on its back answered the call.
Ol 'Three flapped its wings and flew to the lowest branch of the big tree. It used the branches and leaves to hide its body. Its two claws dug into the branches and its sharp eyes constantly scanned the surroundings. It scanned the vicinity, fearing that there would be any movement.
Old Five was the Flying Cat, and it was a xenogeneic. Its four paws made no sound as it walked, and it didn't even stick to the dirt. It landed under a tree and retracted its wings. Its body flashed, and its color changed. It blended in perfectly with the terrain around it. It was impossible to see what was there.
This was a small team that had gone out to pick up their companions. It was a team of four beasts and two humans. The captain was a pangolin, but he had already stopped to rest. He kept looking around with his bulb-like eyes.
The two humans, a man and a woman, were leaning against each other. They closed their eyes and took time to rest.
The other one was a purple marten. He was quietly explaining to the two people next to him why he had stopped to rest.
The two people were still confused. They were a pair of fellow disciples. They were both in the middle stage of Jin Xian. When they were out doing something, they accidentally bumped into a team of Shura people.
Unfortunately, this team of Shura people specialized in catching those who were alone. Of course, those with low cultivation levels wouldn't bother to make a move. Those with powerful backgrounds wouldn't provoke them either. They specialized in roaming the Eldritch Land to catch those with weak backgrounds. After all, there were many such rogue cultivators in the Eldritch Land.
On average, the Shura team would catch a dozen or so rogue cultivators every year. Sometimes, if they were lucky, they would catch a few more. If they were unlucky, it was normal that they wouldn't meet a single rogue cultivator.
Therefore, after the two people resisted in vain, they were directly beaten up by the Shura team until they lost the ability to fight. After a little plundering, they were thrown in.
The two fellow disciples, who were originally waiting for death, didn't expect to be thrown into this damned place.
The two people could also sense that something was wrong in the air. They used the pills they left behind to recover a little. Then, they cheered each other on and walked out together.
They were lucky. After walking for a few days, they met the current team. The two sides nervously stared at each other for half a day. Then, they were persuaded by the experienced team leader to go together.
Fortunately, they went in the opposite direction. If they went in the opposite direction, the consequences would be unimaginable. That was the Shura's territory.
After a few days of contact, the two fellow disciples also accepted the fact that they were here. Especially when the other party took out some green liquid to completely heal their injuries and even expelled some of the murderous aura from their bodies, they trusted the other party even more.
However, half a month ago, the team leader, who was still rejoicing in his team's good luck, suddenly discovered a figure following behind them. Although the figure quickly disappeared, he felt that something was wrong.
The team leader, who felt that something was wrong, immediately ordered them to speed up and return. Every now and then, they would take turns to rest to ensure their combat strength.
This was because the team leader believed that the other party definitely wouldn't let them off easily. Perhaps there was a conspiracy waiting for them. They couldn't go back so slowly. Although this would increase the depletion of their stamina, they had no choice but to rest and reorganize when they had no other choice.
However, the two fellow disciples were still very nervous. They didn't relax at all. No matter what the purple marten said, they didn't listen. The two of them had escaped death with great difficulty. When they heard that there was an enemy behind them, they panicked. They still hadn't walked out of the shadow from before.
"Forget it, I'm not going to tell you. Protect yourselves. I don't want you to sacrifice yourselves here for nothing." A clear female voice came from the purple marten's mouth.
The purple marten rushed to the pangolin's side, leaving a phantom behind. She complained, "Team leader, are you sure he's still following us? Why didn't I notice? I even went back to take a look. How dare he come up with so many of us? He's making us all very nervous."
The purple marten's speed was very fast. She had once taken the team leader by surprise and retreated many times without noticing the enemy. Although she believed in the team leader, she still felt that the team leader was overly nervous.
To be precise, only the team leader and the two fellow disciples were nervous. The others felt that he wouldn't dare to attack them. If the other party had more than two people, they would have launched a sneak attack long ago. After all, they had been running for so many days. By the time he found help, their team would have already left the central forest.
They usually didn't go there because it was too close to the valley. Only the very powerful people dared to sneak over.
The terrain here was too big. It was the same for both sides.
"No, I have a feeling that he definitely has companions. The reason he hasn't made a move now is because he's waiting for his companions to arrive. Only then will he feel at ease to make a move. That's why you have to be more careful. Don't fall into the gutter."
The team leader shook his head and said with a serious expression. His feelings wouldn't be wrong. "You have to know that if we bring two more people back this time, the green liquid we've accumulated will be enough for our team to use for a long time. This way, our cultivation can continue to improve."
One had to know why people needed green liquid. It was because if you wanted to improve your cultivation here, you would need to absorb a large amount of Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth. You would also need a lot of green liquid to neutralize it. Otherwise, it would be good if you could maintain your original state.
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