With Xue Luo 'er's background, everything matched. This made things much easier. Niu Youdao didn't have to worry that his painting wouldn't look good.
Han Bing, who was accompanying Xue Luo 'er, glanced at the forest from time to time. Only when Niu Youdao nodded did she find an excuse to leave Xue Luo' er's side.
After returning to the forest and meeting up with Niu Youdao, Han Bing asked, "How is it?"
Niu Youdao nodded. "After seeing the Pavilion Lord, I have an idea of how to match the background. My painting shouldn't disappoint the Pavilion Lord. Now, it's time to choose the scenery."
"Good!" Hearing him say this, Han Bing was also happy. She left the grove together and called the maid named Xiao Rong over. She said, "Accompany him to choose the scenery. Except for the core area, you can take him to all the other places."
"Yes!" Xiao Rong agreed. Han Bing nodded and left.
When there was no one else, Xiao Rong asked, "Where does Mister want to go?"
Niu Youdao replied, "There is no fixed location. Let's walk around and note down any suitable places. I will choose again at night."
"Good!" Xiao Rong extended her hand.
The group started to walk around the bejeweled jade palace. When they came across a suitable place, Niu Youdao would point and say, "Here, here. Note it down."
Yuan Gang immediately took a piece of paper and wrote it down, acting like an assistant.
Along the way, apart from the core area, Niu Youdao had basically walked around the entire lush green area.
After leaving the lush green area, Niu Youdao pointed to a tall snow mountain behind the Ice and Snow Pavilion. "Let's go to the top of that mountain to take a look."
"This …" Xiao Rong looked at the snow mountain and seemed hesitant. "I'm afraid it's not convenient."
Niu Youdao asked, "Why?"
Xiao Rong said, "The Red Sun Vermillion Fruit grows on the mountain. There are guards and they won't let anyone go up the mountain easily. This mountain is also the nest of the Snow Demons, and there are many Snow Demons guarding it. Without permission, the Snow Demons won't let us get close. "
Those who came to the Ice and Snow Pavilion had probably seen the Snow Demon on their way here. It was a monster that lived in this world of ice and snow. It had thick skin and sharp claws. It could run on the snowy ground as if it was on flat ground. It was extremely fast and had great strength. It would kill any living thing it saw. Ordinary people could not even get close to the Ice and Snow Pavilion.
However, these Snow Demons couldn't do anything to those cultivators who could fly high up in the sky.
However, if they were to encounter a group of Xue Ba surrounding them, an ordinary cultivator would probably have a hard time dealing with it. You would have to land on the ground, right? This group of monsters had astonishing jumping abilities and would pounce on you from the air.
Speaking of this, Niu Youdao suddenly thought of something. How did Monkey enter the Ice and Snow Pavilion?
In addition, it was precisely because the Red Sun Vermillion Fruit grew on this mountain that Niu Youdao wanted to go up and take a look.
Niu Youdao's original plan was to get the Red Sun Vermillion Fruit. Since the Ice and Snow Pavilion had not agreed to Jinzhou's conditions, he estimated that it would be difficult for him to obtain it through normal means. However, after being tricked by Shao Pingbo, he could no longer resort to unconventional means. As long as the Red Sun Vermillion Fruit was gone, Shao Pingbo would not be lenient and would immediately kill him.
However, this did not mean that Niu Youdao had given up. Since he was here, he had to see if there was a chance.
Not to mention drawing ten paintings, even if he had only drawn one, he would find an excuse to come and take a look. It would be good to see the Red Sun Vermillion Fruit.
Niu Youdao muttered, "That's a pity. From this snowy mountain, you can overlook the entire Ice and Snow Pavilion. It might be the best place to take a picture. It would be a pity to miss it."
Xiao Rong hesitated for a moment. "Why don't the two of you wait for a moment? I'll go and ask the Head Chief."
Niu Youdao smiled. Women would not reject beauty and would definitely agree. He smiled and nodded. "Alright, we'll wait for you."
Xiao Rong immediately flew back.
Looking around and seeing that there was no one else, Niu Youdao turned around and asked Yuan Gang, "Have you seen the Snow Demons?"
Yuan Gang nodded. "I've seen many of them on the way here."
Niu Youdao asked, "How did you get in?"
Yuan Gang replied, "I made my own skis and skied in."
Niu Youdao replied, "I'm not asking about that. Those Snow Demons attack anyone they see. Did they not attack you?"
Yuan Gang replied, "Yes and no."
Niu Youdao was puzzled. "What do you mean by yes and no?"
Yuan Gang replied, "Before coming here, Wei Duo also reminded me, so I prepared a spear so that I can deal with them if I encounter them. After entering this area, the Snow Demons that saw me did indeed rush over to attack me, but they immediately ran away when they got close to me. They looked a little afraid, as if they were a little afraid of me and the smell on my body. "
"Afraid of you?" Niu Youdao was stunned. "Afraid of the smell on your body?"
Yuan Gang replied, "That's just my judgment. I noticed that the Snow Demons downwind from me all avoided me and did not dare to come close at all."
Niu Youdao asked, "What did you sprinkle on your body to deal with them?" He knew that Yuan Gang had undergone some special training and knew some special methods. For example, to make it easier to hide, he would create some insect repellent effects on his body.
Yuan Gang replied, "No, I don't know anything about the Snow Demons here. I don't know what kind of smell can repel them."
Niu Youdao was surprised. "Then what's going on?"
Yuan Gang shook his head. "I don't know either. Wei Duo also thought it was strange at that time. If you see the Snow Demons later, you'll know when you see them."
Niu Youdao moved closer to him and sniffed.
Yuan Gang frowned and retreated. "I don't smell like a fox!"
He sniffed carefully but did not smell anything. Niu Youdao was puzzled. What was going on?
After waiting for a while, Xiao Rong returned with a jade box in her hand. She said with a smile, "Sorry to keep you waiting. The chief has agreed to let us go up the mountain. Let's go."
The few of them rushed in the direction of the snowy mountain. Niu Youdao grabbed Yuan Gang's arm to help him.
Before they reached the foot of the snowy mountain, a Snow Demon suddenly jumped out of the snow to attack.
This monster had white fur that was the same color as the snow. It was as strong as a bear, but its body was a little like a gorilla. Its head was like a wolf's head covered with long white fur. It had sharp teeth and claws. Its attack power and jumping ability were shocking. It could jump two to three feet high. When it attacked, its two white eyes would immediately emit a faint red light. It was a little strange.
This monster was the same color as the snow. It was difficult to guard against sneak attacks while hiding in the snow.
"Ding ling ling!" Xiao Rong had already opened the jade box and took out a slightly transparent bell that looked like ice jade. She shook it in her hand.
The bell was especially crisp and seemed to be able to seep into one's heart.
As soon as the bell rang, the Snow Demons immediately quietened down and retreated.
In some of the caves, guards appeared from time to time. After seeing the bell in Xiao Rong's hand, they did not come out to stop her.
However, this did not mean that they did not care. Two cultivators flashed over and followed behind the group.
As the few of them went up the mountain, the Snow Demons that were lying on the mountain or crawling out of the caves all gave way to them. It was quite amazing.
However, Niu Youdao noticed something else. From time to time, he would look at the direction where the wind blew. Unlike the retreat of the Snow Demons in other directions, these Snow Demons were obviously lowering their bodies as they retreated. Their mouths emitted low growls, and it was obvious that they were afraid.
This was really strange! Niu Youdao could not help but look at Yuan Gang, his eyes filled with judgment.
Yuan Gang shrugged slightly, indicating that he did not know what was going on either.
The group arrived at the top of the mountain. The cold wind howled, revealing the black rocks that were half-hidden by the snow.
The center of the mountain was like a basin. There were cracks on all sides of the basin, and the wind whistled mournfully as it blew past.
In the middle of the basin, a plant as tall as a person grew out of a crack in the rocks. Its branches were dark red, so red that they were black. It twisted like an old vine, and its leaves were as white as ice jade.
There were nine oval fruits growing on the plant, ranging from big to small. The small ones were as big as quail eggs, and the big ones were as big as chicken's eggs. The smaller the fruit, the whiter it was, and the bigger the fruit, the redder it was. The largest fruit was bright red, and its flesh shone with a faint red light. It was very magical.
In the areas sheltered from the wind around the basin, there were groups of Snow Demons lying on the ground. There were probably more than a hundred of them.
The bell was originally very quiet, but when Yuan Gang arrived, and the basin happened to be downwind from Yuan Gang's position, the Snow Demons quickly woke up and began to pant. One by one, they retreated out of the gap.
"Is this the Crimson Sun Fruit?" Niu Youdao pointed and asked curiously.
"Yes!" Xiao Rong nodded.
After getting the answer, Niu Youdao did not ask any further and began to look around at the scenery.
When they were facing the direction of the Ice and Snow Pavilion, Niu Youdao suddenly clapped his hands and laughed. He pointed and shouted, "Xiao Rong, come over and take a look. There are lush greenery, jade palaces, snowy mountains, valleys, and rivers. What do you think of the scenery?"
Xiao Rong came over to take a look and nodded with a smile. "It's quite nice."
"Note it down. This point must be used." Niu Youdao gestured to Yuan Gang.
The two cultivators who came along to monitor the situation looked at each other, unsure of what they meant.
They walked around the mountain peak and looked in other directions. Niu Youdao shook his head from time to time, as if he was not satisfied with the scenery. They then descended the mountain.
Before they descended, Niu Youdao pointed at the Crimson Sun Fruit again. "I see that there is no one guarding the mountain peak. Aren't they afraid of people stealing it?"
Xiao Rong laughed. "The topography and climate of the mountain peak make it difficult to guard. Apart from having some special uses, the Crimson Sun Fruit is useless to most people. Who would take the risk to steal it? Moreover, there are so many snow demons on the mountain. Even if someone rode on a flying beast to descend from the sky, it would be useless. Not to mention reaching the mountain peak, the snow demons would immediately sound the alarm and the guards below would immediately rush up. The snow demons would also stop them. It's not like there aren't any flying beasts in the Ice and Snow Pavilion. Where can they escape to? Unless a Nascent Soul expert comes, there is no need for them to do such a thing. "
"That's true!" Niu Youdao nodded and looked at the surrounding terrain. He was wondering if he could make use of the snow demons' fear of Yuan Gang to get Yuan Gang to come up. It seemed unrealistic now. Yuan Gang could not walk on the snow without leaving a trace. It would be difficult for him to not alert the cultivators at the foot of the mountain. Moreover, the snow demons were only afraid of Yuan Gang.
The most important thing was that Shao Pingbo had ruined the situation. Once the Crimson Sun Fruit was lost, he would immediately be in trouble. He could only give up on this idea and see if there was any other way.
After descending the mountain, they were not in a hurry to go back. They had to complete the act and could not act halfway. They went to the surrounding snowy plains and snowy mountains to take a look. They only returned in the evening. They did not return to the fine jade palace. After parting ways with Xiao Rong, Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang directly returned to the inn.
As soon as they returned to their room, Yuan Gang immediately waved his hand at Black Peony and the others who came to ask about the situation. "You guys go out for a moment."
Niu Youdao, who had just served hot tea, glanced at him. The two of them knew each other too well. They knew Yuan Gang had something to do, so he nodded at Black Peony and the others.
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