On a spacious continent, a carriage was carefully moving forward. Some civilians were walking on the road, but when they saw the carriage, even if there was enough distance between them and the carriage, they retreated from the road to avoid accidentally bumping into the carriage. After the carriage left, they continued to move forward.
The afternoon sun was the hottest time of the day, especially in the sky. There were no white clouds, allowing the sun to shine down unscrupulously. The ground was distorted by the lack of heat. The travelers who were walking by the side constantly wiped the sweat from their foreheads. Occasionally, they would stop and take a sip of water from their flasks to get rid of the heat in their bodies. Then, they would continue on their way.
More people continued to move forward in the heat until they reached their destination. Perhaps, they would have time to drink some water.
This was the life of an ordinary person. It was difficult but full of hope.
"Are we going to the nearby Fuling Mountain next? According to my investigation, we just need to go southwest for about a hundred kilometers. There is a simple dirt road near a village. "
In the carriage, Meng Zhen looked at a very simple map in her hand. After pointing at it for a while, she said in a serious tone.
"That map can be looked at for half an hour. If it were me, I would know the other party's location in the blink of an eye." Brush couldn't help but say.
There was no other way. There were only three symbols on the map. The middle one was the city they had left. There was a big circle that represented the city, and a line that extended from the west gate. There was a square in the southwest direction, which represented a village. Beside the village, there was a rectangle that represented Fuling Mountain. Meng Zhen had only told them this information after they got into the car. Otherwise, they wouldn't have known what it was.
If someone said that it was a child's doodle, people would believe it.
"You are smart. Anyway, this is the information I got from asking people. If you have the ability, you can ask them yourself." Meng Zhen didn't mind and said carefully.
No matter what, this was the information that she had obtained after spending half a day asking many people.
This was also Meng Zhen's first time acting alone. She asked the ordinary people on the street, but most of them didn't know. If she asked the local people with power and influence, although she would get the answer quickly, it wouldn't be useful for training.
When the brush heard this, it immediately withered. In its current state, it couldn't change its form. If it went out, it would be treated as a monster and beaten to death.
"You did well this time. I don't have to worry about you being betrayed by others," Gu Zheng said carefully.
Only God knew what he had been through in the past year. Meng Zhen, who was super curious, was simply a troublemaker. Now, he was finally much better. He was not like a wild girl who had just run away from the mountains. In the beginning, she could be kidnapped by others. Now, there was basically no need to worry about her outside.
"Hehe, I know. But there is still a lot to learn. The Hundred Alliance was not lying. This Eldritch World is too tempting. If I were in their shoes, I would think of a way to get out too." Meng Zhen's face was filled with joy as he spoke without hesitation.
"You're saying that this expert has some quirks and that we have to go through his disciple if we want to find him?" Yan Yufei asked with a frown.
"Yes. That person told me. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come out to meet you. Moreover, there is a defensive array outside. Ordinary people can't enter." Meng Zhen nodded and said with certainty.
"It's really strange. Although some of the experts we met before were a little weird, there was no reason for them to let others inform us." Gu Zheng also felt that it was strange.
In the past year, they had visited quite a number of so-called experts. Some of them were already gone. Some of them were knowledgeable and some were just fishing for fame. However, there were still some capable people. Although those people's cultivation base varied and none of them had advanced to the Grand Heavenly Realm, they still helped him to observe carefully. They were all helpless.
After all, their cultivation levels were limited. Even if they had some methods, they wouldn't be effective. After all, that was a more professional Great Heavenly Realm expert's treatment. Even the expert couldn't do anything, let alone these people.
However, Gu Zheng didn't give up. He was prepared to go over just like that. At most, it would take some time. He knew that even if some people didn't have high cultivation levels, they would still have some special methods to help Meng Zhen solve the hidden dangers in his body.
In fact, it wasn't really a delay. Gu Zheng was working overtime to cultivate. His strength was increasing day by day. With sufficient spiritual energy and pills here, his strength was becoming more and more stable. At the same time, he was seizing the time to control the Purifying Flame in Li Huan's body. It was good that he was so free. He could stabilize it.
"Maybe the other party is a little weird. What can they do to us?" Meng Zhen wasn't afraid at all. "Moreover, with the brush, anyone can deal with it, right?"
"Of course. I'm unique. There's no brush in the past and no brush in the future. As long as the other party isn't as crazy as you guys, like those people before, it'll be a piece of cake to deal with them." The brush stopped and he suddenly spoke with a humble tone.
After all, he knew that the three people before him were incomparably strong. He was still slightly weaker.
"If you can't beat them, we'll take them on for you. So, you don't have to be afraid at all. But, I have to admit that there aren't many brushes that are stronger than you." Meng Zhen chuckled.
"Of course. You have a unique taste. Of course, I have to admit that there are always some who are stronger than me. But, in terms of strength, I'm definitely the strongest." The brush said, feeling good about himself.
However, they had to admit that the brush that was infused with the power of the Imperial Jade Seal wasn't something that ordinary people could deal with even if it didn't have any power on its own. In fact, the other party had even decided that when he returned, he would also prepare to cultivate and strive to become an even stronger brush.
Gu Zheng looked at Meng Zhen who continued to flatter the brush. Even if the other party's flattery skills were terrible, the brush was still laughing so hard that its hair was about to split open. Naturally, he knew the other party's intention. But, since Yan Yufei didn't ask about it, he wouldn't ask either.
In the beginning, the relationship between the two of them was like fire and water. But now, they were stuck together like glue. The most important thing was that Meng Zhen deliberately lowered her posture. For the brush, she was the best listener. It felt as if it had finally met a confidant.
Yan Yufei basically didn't ask about what was going on here. Most of the time, he was admiring the scenery outside. It was as if he could never get enough of it.
As for the white horse outside, it was like an old cow pulling a carriage. It didn't care about what was going on inside at all. At this time, it was carefully moving on top of the carriage, heading towards the predetermined destination.
Three days later, they arrived at a standard small village in the countryside. Most of the houses were made of wood and straw. There were even some houses made of stone. There was a circle of simple fences around them. Nearby, they could see that they were planting a type of food with a very low yield.
At this time, the sun was already setting in the west. Most of the people had already returned. Some were chatting, some were packing up, and some were chasing their children. Under the spirals of smoke, it was a harmonious scene.
"That person should be some kind of village chief. The only stone house is where he lives."
The carriage stopped outside the village. Meng Zhen was the first to get off the carriage. She then tiptoed to take a look inside.
The only stone house was very eye-catching. It was at the edge of the only entrance to the village. They could see it clearly without going in.
"Looks like the other party is at home. There's no need to look for him."
After Gu Zheng got off the carriage, he slightly sensed that the other party was eating in the house. He nodded and said.
"Are we still going to see him today?" Yan Yufei looked at the sky that was about to set and asked.
It was already so late. It might not be good to disturb the other party.
Their arrival attracted the attention of the village. Especially when they saw them, it caused a commotion. Not only were they outstanding, but they were also very beautiful. They were completely different from those who usually came here.
The noise outside also attracted the attention of the man in the stone house. Before Gu Zheng and the others left, he had already walked out. After seeing them, he also showed a surprised expression and walked towards them.
"You are also here to see the late master? I don't know who you are, but you don't seem to be from here. "
Although the man's clothes were a little shabby, he was still considered clean. Moreover, he looked very handsome. At a glance, he gave people a good impression. Even if his cultivation was very weak with only three stars, he was neither servile nor overbearing when he spoke.
"Yes, but it's already late. We will come again tomorrow." Gu Zheng also replied. It was more or less impolite to visit at night.
The man hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm afraid I'm sorry. I, Enshi, went out a few days ago. I don't know when he will be back."
"What a bad time." Meng Zhen heard and was a little disappointed.
"Why don't you leave your contact details? When my master returns, I will inform you. However, I can't guarantee when. It could be as short as a few days or as long as a few years. "The man said politely.
"Forget it. We have other things to do. We are just passing by and heard about Master Yuan's deeds. Since he is not here, it means that we are not fated to meet him. What a pity." Gu Zheng said with a regretful face.
"If that's the case, we will take our leave first. Sorry to disturb you." Yan Yufei said softly.
"Not at all. Why don't you rest here for the night and continue your journey tomorrow?" The man invited them politely.
"No need to trouble you. Traveling at night is no problem for us."
Gu Zheng also followed carefully and walked towards the white horse to leave.
"Then I have something to do. I won't see you off."
After the man finished speaking, he also turned around and prepared to leave.
"I didn't expect that there would be such a mission in this place. It's a pity that his qualifications are a little too low." Yan Yufei looked at the man and said regretfully.
"Yes, his master seems to be quite good." Meng Zhen said in admiration.
She didn't think much of it in front of Yan Yufei. However, after seeing him, she felt like a crazy girl compared to him. She was envious of him, but she didn't intend to change anything. She felt that she was quite good.
Meng Zhen saw that man return to the village entrance. Coincidentally, two villagers came back from outside. When they saw him, they quickly moved aside and bowed slightly, making way for him.
"Looks like that man has quite a high reputation."
Meng Zhen thought. However, just as she was about to leave, she saw the two villagers stand up and look at the man's back. There was a familiar look in their eyes. It was anger mixed with fear. For a moment, they were stunned.
"Meng Zhen, let's go. Don't just stand there."
When Gu Zheng saw Meng Zhen standing there, he thought that she was admiring the afterglow of the setting sun. The elongated shadow in this small village was quite interesting.
"Okay, I'm coming." Meng Zhen shouted. She turned around and went into the carriage.
The white horse pulled the carriage behind and sped up slowly towards the main road.
"What's wrong? I feel like your soul has left your body. Don't tell me you have taken a liking to that guy. "Gu Zheng looked at Meng Zhen, who was silent at the side, and joked.
Meng Zhen raised her head and looked at Gu Zheng's teasing face. This time, she said calmly, "No, I just feel that something is wrong."
"Something is wrong? What happened? "Yan Yufei asked. Thinking about it carefully, nothing seemed to have happened. It was very strange.
"It's like this." Meng Zhen recounted what she saw just now. "Look at the other party. Why would the villagers be so afraid? That expression was similar to the expression of some criminals when they saw Wen Tianhou."
"So you think so too. Actually, I felt that something was wrong from the beginning. Although the other party's behavior and actions were very good, I felt that the other party's heart was very dark." At this time, Brush appeared from the side and said.
"Really?" Gu Zheng naturally could not see the other party's heart. However, the other party's behavior and appearance did not seem like it.
"Of course it's true. You have to know that I have the power of the imperial jade seal. I am especially sensitive to some of the sins of humans. Therefore, I guessed that the other party must be a person with a human face and a beast heart. I have seen many such people in the past. In the end, they were all killed by my master." Brush said with certainty. In order to increase its credibility, it even asked Yan Yufei to endorse it.
"Goddess Yufei also knows this. The human heart is sinister. No matter what kind of creature it is, it is not strange."
Gu Zheng did not care about the other party's last words. He made the white horse come to a stop.
"You want to go and take a look?" Yan Yufei saw through Gu Zheng's decision at a glance.
"Yes. This person is a little strange. Although we can't be considered to be slaying demons, since we have encountered him, we should take a look. It would be best if we guessed wrong." Gu Zheng said.
He would not deliberately do such things. Even if he died of exhaustion, he would never be able to finish it. However, if he encountered such a person, he did not mind taking action and returning peace to the sky.
However, this was only their guess. After all, there was also a possibility that the other party was acting like a tyrant in the village but was very respectful outside. Although it looked like a two-faced person, it was not impossible that they would not take action.
There were some things that could not be done just because they wanted to. Unless the other party provoked them, or if they were not afraid of karma at all. Evil people would be repaid by evil people, but it did not necessarily have to be them.
With the Heavenly Dao above their heads, everything they did would be remembered. Didn't you see that the more famous a person was, the more they would not personally take action and do some things?
"Leave this matter to me. The other party definitely won't be able to discover my existence." Calligraphy Brush eagerly said from the side.
"Alright. However, it is not safe for you to go alone. Let Meng Zhen accompany you. This way, your safety will be guaranteed." Gu Zheng would not let him go alone. If that person did not run, it would be better to be careful if there was something behind him.
"Don't worry. I will only follow behind you from a distance. I will listen to everything you say." Meng Zhen saw Brush turn around and said immediately.
"Why didn't I realize that you were so considerate in the past? However, for the sake of Goddess Yufei, I will let you follow me." Brush agreed immediately.
After saying that, Brush broke the window and left. Meng Zhen also got off the carriage slowly and followed behind him.
Speaking of which, if they were only here to investigate, Brush could do it too. Gu Zheng was also happy to take a break.
"Do you think there will be a big problem here?" Yan Yufei asked carefully.
"How is that possible? The other party has been here for more than a thousand years and I have never heard of anything big. Otherwise, they would have been destroyed by chivalrous people long ago. At most, they are people with evil intentions. When the time comes, we will just teach them a lesson." Gu Zheng closed his eyes and leaned back. He did not think that the situation was serious.
In the city, he had learned a lot from the passersby. He knew about the situation of the secluded person even earlier than Meng Zhen. Brush was always complaining that he had nothing to do. This was a good opportunity for him to vent his anger.
Yan Yufei did not say anything. She also had the same thought. With them around, no matter who the other party was, they would not be able to do anything.
"What a coincidence."
Brush had just arrived outside the village when he saw a figure walking out. It was the man who had dealt with them previously.
At this time, the sky had just turned dark. The moon was also covered by a mass of dark clouds. It was pitch black.
Under normal circumstances, the arrival of night meant that the range of human activities would be greatly reduced. After all, most of the outside world was not their business. Once night fell, all kinds of demons, ghosts, and fierce beasts would come out. The danger would be greatly increased.
The brush followed behind him, watching him run forward with ease. Along the way, he would suddenly stop to look behind him to see if anyone was following him. However, he did not know that there was a brush behind him, carefully following him, floating in the air, watching him.
Not far from the village was the location of Fuling Mountain, or rather, a relatively high hillside. Even the small mountain peaks were taller than it. The top of the mountain was bare, except for a very large house at the top. It looked very careful in this place.
When the man approached the foot of the mountain, he held a silver necklace in his hand. It was emitting a faint red light. He ran directly to the top of the mountain.
Brush observed a little from the outside and found a hidden illusion array. It did not have any attack power, but it made people feel like ghosts going around a wall. It was impossible to go up.
However, it was not only him. As long as someone had a little bit of foundation, they would be able to pass through.
This foundation had to be at least a Heavenly Immortal.
With a flash of golden light, Brush disappeared outside. Meng Zhen stayed outside. Looking at the house above, there was a hint of anger in his eyes.
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