"Soul stone mine?"
Gu Zheng frowned when he heard the other party's words.
"Yes, I once escorted a few miners here. Though it's been a few years, I can't remember wrong."
The person who knew this place said unconfidently.
"Then when was the last time you came?" Gu Zheng asked casually.
"A few thousand years. However, there are few people here and the mines are rather messy. I don't think there's much change." The person said confidently.
This place was different from any other place. There was a place where no one had passed through for a few thousand years. Here, there were too many places.
"Do you know of any other places?" Gu Zheng thought for a moment before asking.
"I don't know. After all, this place is already the border of exploration. There's basically nothing outside, so we won't go there. However, I can bring everyone back."
"Gu Zheng, how about this. We'll go to the soul stone mine first. I've heard of that place. Though it's a bit small, there are people stationed there. We can go back to the human side to rest. If you have anything, we can talk there." Tie Tou said.
"That's fine. I'm mainly here to find someone. I have to go there anyways." Gu Zheng nodded in agreement.
No matter where Pan Xuan landed, she would subconsciously look for places where people gathered. Thus, she could very well be at the human and Goblin gathering places as well as soul alliance. As for demon souls, she probably wouldn't go there.
"That's the best. We have a map of this place. Though normal people don't have the chance to obtain it, I feel like you definitely can. With it, at least you won't get lost. It'll be convenient to go anywhere."
Tie Tou paused and understood Gu Zheng's meaning. He immediately said.
"Okay, let's go now to the soul stone mine."
The group of people immediately changed directions. Under the person's lead, they quickly flew towards the edge of the circle.
"We have to go to the soul stone mine. Otherwise, all of us won't have any fighting strength. If we encounter danger, it'll be bad."
They hurried on the ground because the danger in the sky was too high. They didn't know where an attack would come from and knock them down. It wasn't as safe as on the ground.
The only flaw was that their speed wasn't as fast in the sky.
"Why do you say that?"
Hearing Tie Tou's voice transmission, Gu Zheng replied.
"You also know about our special situation. Normally, we also need to recover our bodies. Don't think that we have recovered now. In reality, it's all just for show. It will shatter with a touch."
Tie Tou knew that it was Gu Zheng's first time here, so he explained to them in detail.
Previously, when they were in the Black Tower, they had only briefly talked about the outside world. At that time, the hope of leaving that place had been so slim. Moreover, Gu Zheng had wanted to enter the trial at that time, so he had basically not introduced much about the outside world.
"It's just like when we're outside, we need to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Once we consume too much of it, we need to recover. But here, our recovery speed is only one-tenth of the outside world. Not only is it slow, but more importantly, we can't move. But the Soul Stone mine solves this problem. It's like different types of medicinal pills. We can directly absorb the energy inside to recover.
"So that's how it is. No wonder everyone is so excited." Gu Zheng nodded in realization.
According to what Tie Tou said, if a few roving bandits really came, they might not even be able to defeat one with so many of them. They didn't feel safe, so they were naturally terrified.
They had been absorbed in the Black Tower for so many years, and had basically reached the bottom. They could still travel quickly. After all, the consumption was too low and could basically be ignored.
Even if Gu Zheng was here, they couldn't be safe. After all, even if Gu Zheng was willing to take care of them, he couldn't take care of everyone. It was better to rely on themselves.
"Tie Tou, after we return this time, I will forgive you. In the future, I won't hunt you down anymore."
During the journey, Ying Xi suddenly said to Tie Tou.
"Hey, that won't do. I haven't forgiven you yet. Then I will hunt you down."
Tie Tou stopped and immediately shook his head.
"You … deserve to die!"
Ying Xi stopped and revealed an angry expression. Then, he sped up and rushed to the front, no longer caring about Tie Tou.
"What's wrong with you guys?"
Gu Zheng had already felt that there was something strange between them. Seeing this, he felt even more strange.
"It's nothing. We came down together and have some grudges!" Tie Tou touched his bald head and said embarrassedly.
"What's the matter?"
Hearing this, Gu Zheng was even more curious and couldn't help but ask.
"I was fighting with her for something, and then I was tricked. Then, we came here together."
Hearing Tie Tou's answer, Gu Zheng was speechless. So they were enemies before.
Thinking of this, Gu Zheng felt that it was better not to ask.
After that, other than the necessary rest, they could be said to have traveled day and night to the Soul Stone Mine.
Outside, except for Gu Zheng, everyone felt unsafe.
.....
"Hurry up, hurry up. Today is the best opportunity to prepare. Everyone, make good use of the time."
Behind a low hill, a group of people gathered. A slightly plump leader shouted from the top of the hill.
Below him, there were more than 50 people, and most of them were quietly looking up.
"We have been planning for this plan for many days. This time, the other side's guards transported the last of the Soul Stones away, but there are still a lot of them that haven't been transported out. And we are here to help them. If we miss this opportunity, we will be starving for a while. Do you understand?"
The leader said passionately from above.
"Understood!"
The people below were talking noisily. Everyone's face was filled with excitement.
They were a group of bandits, and most of them were Humans, with a small number of Goblin. However, they all had the same identity and fought for a living.
Of course, they mainly fought with the Humans and other bandits outside.
However, they also needed Soul Stones, which could be replenished in battle. No matter who it was, they needed them.
However, they didn't need refined Soul Stones, which were worth hundreds of times more, and they wouldn't be able to snatch them. They would be satisfied with ordinary Soul Stones.
Some time ago, when the brother hiding in the city found out that all the Humans outside were going back, he had an idea.
First, the Soul Stone Mine here was the most remote, and the quality was the worst. It was only used to make up the numbers, so there were very few guards. Even if they had the ability to break through, the losses would not be worth it. If their gains were too small, and they attracted the attention of the patrolling soldiers, their days would be difficult.
If they weren't careful, they might even be chased out into the wilderness to look for lone wanderers and Goblin Souls. Although there might be a surprise, it was too unstable.
Unlike here, where resources were abundant, even if they couldn't snatch them, they wouldn't lose much. The mountain was filled with black fog, which was enough to replenish their strength.
Why did they come out to snatch them?
If they didn't come out, they would have endless work to do, and the pay wasn't much. How could it be as carefree as outside? It was much better than inside. It was just that their heads were tied to their waists.
Everyone here had died once, so who was afraid of who?
"Today is the last day for them to pack up. We should seize the time to ambush them. They definitely won't think that there are people still thinking about them. At least this time, after we eat, we'll hide and wait for them to finish fighting before coming out. I'll remind you again, don't kill if you can. Just injure them heavily."
The leader above reminded them again.
Killing and robbing were different. Everyone here was precious. If you snatched something, the other party might not pursue the matter. If you killed someone, then your life would be difficult. There would be people who would accept the bounty to kill you. Even people in the same industry would work part-time.
"Don't worry, Boss Jiu. We still want to live. The other party is just a bunch of commoners. They can't hurt us even if they stand still. As for those guards, we can take them down even if we have to suffer heavy injuries."
As soon as Boss Jiu finished speaking, one of the people below immediately shouted, causing everyone to agree.
Although they weren't afraid of death, they didn't want to court death. What was so bad about living?
They weren't newcomers. They were all old foxes and understood the logic.
Boss Jiu nodded in satisfaction and shouted at everyone, "That's good. Everyone, follow me out and listen to my orders."
Then, the group of people set off into the distance under his lead.
They were still some distance away, and they still had to find a good opportunity.
A day later, they gathered in the distance. A small concealment formation blocked all of them, and there were already some nimble people who went to investigate, leaving them here anxiously waiting.
After some time, the people who were sent out finally came back. After rushing in, they whispered excitedly in a low voice.
"We can move now!"
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"We should be there soon."
After more than ten days of hurrying, Gu Zheng looked at the mountain peak in the distance and said to Tie Tou beside him.
"It should be. Soul Stone mines are usually found in the mountains or underground. The one in front of us is most likely our destination. Once we get there and rest for a while, we can return with peace of mind," Tie Tou said with a nod.
They were quite lucky along the way. They didn't encounter any enemies, nor did they encounter that strange weather. After a while, they arrived at the Soul Stone Mine.
There was a name here, but no one knew it. They could only call it the Soul Stone Mine.
Everyone was a little excited. After all, they had been in fear along the way. The feeling of not being in control of their fate was too uncomfortable.
"Everyone, speed up. We'll rest when we get to the front." Gu Zheng immediately sped up and said.
The group's speed immediately increased a lot. Previously, because they were following Gu Zheng, and Gu Zheng was still refining the Cleansing Glass Fire with Chick, their speed was a little slower. Otherwise, they could have arrived a few days earlier.
However, when they approached the place, their speed suddenly slowed down again. Then, they looked at each other and finally gathered their gazes on Gu Zheng.
The fluctuations of a battle came from the mountain peak. Although it wasn't very obvious, everyone noticed it when they got close. Naturally, Gu Zheng also noticed it.
"Stay here. I'll give you a concealment array. Wait for me to take a look."
Although he didn't know what was going on inside, Gu Zheng still made a prompt decision and said to them.
"Gu Zheng, if someone asks about your identity, just say that you're the patrol captain. I guess the other party must be a bandit. Since they dare to come here, they must have something to rely on. This way, the other party will be afraid and might retreat." Tie Tou also knew that he couldn't help much, but he still said.
"Okay, I'll be right back."
Gu Zheng understood Tie Tou's meaning. After giving them a simple aura concealment array, he immediately jumped and flew towards the mountain peak.
But just as he flew up, he fell back down. He was too arrogant. The other party might discover him at a glance. Gu Zheng recalled that he still had a temporary mount. It was time to let it appear.
A pure white horse suddenly appeared below, allowing Gu Zheng, who had just landed, to mount it. Then, without waiting for Gu Zheng's instructions, it sped up and charged forward.
In the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the distance, leaving behind a white dot.
"That's Gu Zheng's spirit beast? It really isn't ordinary. I'm sure that the other party is a first-rate big shot even above. "
Seeing the sudden appearance of the white horse, Tie Tou and the others widened their eyes. Then, Tie Tou slowly said.
Everyone silently nodded, their hearts filled with emotion. Although it was their first time seeing it, they knew that the spirit beast's rank wasn't low. They hadn't seen it above, but they had seen it below.
"As expected of a human who barged into this place for the first time. You humans are still the most formidable. Without some skill, you wouldn't dare to come to such a dangerous place. But who is he looking for?" A Goblin muttered.
Although his voice was soft, everyone heard it clearly.
Thinking about how the other party barged into this place alone, they felt that it was truly formidable. But when they thought about how Gu Zheng came here with a human's body and thought about his spirit beast, they didn't feel that shocked. Who knew what other things he had?
Gu Zheng's speed was extremely fast. Moreover, he felt that the white horse hadn't fully displayed its strength, yet it was already as fast as him. If it went all out, wouldn't its speed be unimaginable? This made him feel that he had picked up a treasure.
At the foot of the mountain, there was a small forest. This was different from the black trees outside. Many of the trees were suffused with a silver glow. Similarly, there were silver leaves hanging on the branches. They were sparkling with a silver glow and were extremely beautiful to look at.
However, other than looking good, these silver trees didn't have many uses. The trees and leaves were poisonous. Fortunately, they only grew in special places. Generally, they could be found in places with spirit ores.
Gu Zheng rode the white horse smoothly through the forest. Its speed didn't slow down at all. But suddenly, Gu Zheng patted the white horse lightly, and the white horse stopped immediately. It didn't slow down at all. It just stood there. Even Gu Zheng didn't feel anything unusual.
It was just that a gust of wind blew past, causing the silver trees beside it to rustle. Only then did they know how fast the other party was.
"Kid, don't run. If you continue to run, I won't be polite."
An angry shout came from afar. The tone was filled with anger, as if someone was trying to catch someone.
Unfortunately, no one responded to his words. Instead, the running footsteps were gradually approaching Gu Zheng.
"Don't be polite with the other party. She's just a little girl. If she runs, just injure her directly. Her cultivation isn't high, but she's quite fast."
Another voice sounded in the air. It was obviously a little impatient.
Gu Zheng stood quietly in the same place. The movement in front of him was getting louder. It was obvious that the person would be in front of him soon. The white horse under him was very obedient and didn't make any sound.
Soon, a small figure in front of him was flying in his direction. As she ran, she kept looking back. The sound of her rapid breathing could be heard from afar. Obviously, she had run quite a distance.
Not far behind her, two figures were in hot pursuit. However, they weren't familiar with the terrain here. Although they were a little faster, the distance between them wasn't shortened.
Both of them didn't notice Gu Zheng's existence. In fact, with their strength, even if Gu Zheng was standing opposite them, they wouldn't be able to see him if he didn't want to.
"We can't let her escape. She must have a rescue signal on her. Get ready to attack. If she dies, so be it."
Seeing that they were about to leave the Silverwood Forest soon, and it seemed like they wouldn't be able to catch them before then, the second voice sounded once more, its tone filled with urgency.
As long as the other party sent out a rescue signal, even if they caught the other party, the consequences were predictable.
"Okay!"
The first person didn't stand on ceremony this time. He agreed directly.
As soon as he finished speaking, a black light appeared in the second man's hand. Then, he threw it forward and rushed toward the girl in front of him.
This girl was only fifteen or sixteen years old. Her delicate and pretty face was full of tenacity. When she saw the other party attacking her from behind, her eyes were also full of despair.
The other party had set up an isolation array around her. The rescue signal inside couldn't be sent out. That was why she took the risk to come out. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to withstand the other party's ferocious attacks.
She had tried her best to shake them off, but the difference in strength was too big. She was only a Heaven Immortal. She thought that she could escape when the other party wasn't paying attention to her. Who would have thought that there were people watching outside?
No matter how weak the other party was, they were still Jin Xian. Moreover, the other party was a bandit. As long as they wanted to kill her, they could kill her with just a finger.
Seeing the other party's attack, her small body twisted with all her might. Even if the hope was slim, she wanted to avoid the other party's attack. Just to send out a message.
"Boom!"
An explosion sounded from the side. When the black light approached the girl, it actually strangely swept past her and then landed beside her.
"What are you doing? Is this also a mistake? "The first person complained.
"Impossible. Let's attack together. Maybe there's something strange about the other party." The second person was also shocked. Why did this attack that was supposed to hit suddenly disappear? However, he still said.
This time, the two people attacked at the same time. In order to ensure a one-hit kill, they increased the power. Since they had already killed her, what was there to be afraid of?
"This time, I'm dead!"
Feeling the power behind her, the girl panicked and was directly tripped and flew out. She thought in her heart.
Two attacks flew over in the blink of an eye. When they were about to land on the girl who fell to the ground, a golden barrier suddenly protected her.
"Who? Come out? Sneaky! "
When the two people saw this, they immediately understood that someone was causing trouble. They looked for traces of the other party and shouted loudly.
At this time, Gu Zheng's face was solemn. He rode over slowly on a white horse. This made the two people suddenly nervous. They looked at Gu Zheng cautiously.
However, the latter didn't even look at the two bandits. Instead, he came to the girl's side and asked in a deep voice.
There was a complicated look of expectation on his face.
"What's your name?"
The girl was a little dumbfounded. However, she knew that the other party saved her. She quickly stood up and replied respectfully.
"My name is You You!"
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