Chapter 63: Shu Mountain's Ling Xuzi

  The village at dawn, the sun rises, clouds and mist surround, brilliant light shines out in the sea of clouds and mountains, like a kaleidoscope, dazzling the eyes.

  Although it was early morning, the temperature was already not low, and the fog that drifted down from the mountains made people feel a kind of sultry heat like being in a steamer.

  Thirteen people, trekking and climbing on mountain roads, heading into the lush forest!

  Chu Ping, along with a group of classmates and Xu Jing, also joined the team to start their daytime journey in the mountains behind.

  Last night's terrifying encounter did not make these people fearful, but instead made them more curious about this mountain forest. They got up early and conquered this ancient mountain forest!

  The mountain road is rugged and precipitous, with tall trees all around, vines entwined, birds chirping, and occasionally a wild rabbit darts out. Everything is so novel to young people who have grown up in modern cities.

  Chu Ping had never managed to take in the hustle and bustle around him, his eyes fixed on the surroundings, where he saw a dense thicket of vines and trees, with countless graves stretching out in rows, yet not in a chaotic manner, but rather in a mysterious pattern that intersected each other, revealing a sense of wonder in the depths of the mountain forest.

  "These graves have been here since ancient times, and whenever an elderly person from the surrounding villages passed away, they would go to ask Lin Dage (a respected elder) at the village entrance to select a superior feng shui burial site in the mountains, which is also an ancient rule of the village!"

  Tang Guangbo kept explaining things in the mountain, seeing Chu Ping curiously sizing up the surrounding tombs, he spoke out.

  "How old is Old Man Lin now?"

  "It's unclear about this, but it's said that every few decades, the village entrance will change to a different person. However, according to the elderly, it's the old people at the village entrance who are guarding the village, so everyone goes there to ask questions!"

  "Hmm", Chu Ping thought for a moment and nodded slightly.

  A group of people on the road saw countless snakes and insects, but they were all a type of snake that was no more than one meter long. When they heard human voices, they immediately darted away like startled rabbits, keeping their distance.

  "Haven't seen any giant pythons or anything!" Liu Qiang seemed somewhat disappointed, looking around left and right, front and back, before voicing his complaint.

  Ruan Qiuhua's face turned pale upon hearing this, and she was still shaken by the events of last night.

  Tang Guangbo smiled, "In this mountain forest, the daytime is very quiet. It's said that those huge creatures that can pose a threat to humans only appear at night. That's also why Master Lin didn't stop us from going up the mountain earlier!"

  A group of people passed by the village entrance before going up the mountain. The old man from last night had warned them to come down the mountain before dark, otherwise there would be danger!

  Liu Qiang's face lit up with excitement, "Then let's just spend the night on the mountain and take a look at those so-called ferocious beasts. It'll be worth the trip!"

  At these words, Chu Ping's forehead was instantly covered in cold sweat!

  These city kids who have been pampered since childhood, having never seen real danger, are unaware of the fragility of life and the possibility that it can disappear at any moment. For them, so-called dangers only form a vague general concept in their minds, so naturally they won't be on guard!

  Nowadays, people rarely see real danger. Even when encountering natural disasters, watching TV or listening to news, the casualties are just numbers to them. How can they know the horror within?

  "Liu Qiang, don't joke around, it's better to listen to that old man's words. Otherwise, when you encounter danger, you won't always be so lucky!"

  Ruan Qiuhua immediately retorted and strongly protested upon hearing this!

  Liu Qiang smiled and said nothing more.

  Xu Jing quietly touched Chu Ping and said in a low voice, "How can this be? According to reason, those beasts and birds shouldn't be so quiet. They should be active during the day, but why are they hiding during the day and active at night?"

  Chu Ping smiled wryly and said, "You wouldn't also be looking forward to another thrilling adventure, would you?"

  Xu Jing smiled slyly, "What's wrong with that? At least I can broaden my horizons. Besides, you're here to protect me, aren't you? You're a master of Bajiquan, surely you can keep this little woman safe?"

  Chu Ping smiled slightly and said, "That's uncertain, let's try again. I'll pull my leg back and run away, but I won't rush to the front to seek death again."

  Xu Jing smiled faintly, "If you really run away, I'll be eaten, and even if I become a fierce ghost, I'll drag you down to hell with me."

  Chu Ping Zheng was about to speak when he heard Wang Hua Qiang shout loudly, "Hey, everyone come and see, there's a cave here!"

  A crowd rushed up, and Chu Ping and Xu Jing, who were originally at the back of the team, also quickened their pace to catch up and take a closer look.

  Only a cave as high as one person was seen, surrounded by vines, hanging down, covering the cave tightly. If not for Wang Hua's sharp eyes, it would be hard to discover!

  Wang Huaqiang cleared his throat, his face filled with excitement. "Everyone, pay attention! Now is the time to dig up the treasure. Raise your vigilance, light up the torches, and get ready for a life-and-death battle with the monster guarding the treasure!"

  Nowadays, students have all seen it before. Adventurers who excavate treasures will always find some caves and underground places with guarding giant monsters. But Wang Huaqiang's loud shout made everyone burst out laughing.

  Chu Ping's eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she vaguely felt that something was off. Seeing the surrounding lush woods, there was a sense of lifelessness and duskiness. After using her spiritual awareness to scan, she couldn't discover anything. Hesitating, wanting to stop them, several boys had already entered.

  Having no other choice, I had to follow along with a few girls.

  Just as the crowd had entered, a faint white light suddenly flashed across the distant horizon, its speed was like lightning, flashing and flashing, and in an instant it fell from the high altitude of thousands of miles away to the foot of the mountain.

  The white light dissipated, revealing a young man in white robes with long sleeves, high crown and long hair. His face was handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a high nose bridge, skin as white as jade, and a tall and straight figure like a mountain. Standing there casually, he seemed to be a long sword standing upright, emitting a strong aura!

  The man stood in front of the gate where Lin Tianpeng was located.

  At this time, there were already pedestrians on the village road, passing by his side as if they couldn't see him at all, chatting and walking away.

  "Shu Mountain Ling Xiaozi has arrived to pay respects to Elder Lin!"

  A clear voice, like a clear and high-pitched flute sound, directly penetrated into the stone house.

  "Heh heh, Shu Shan Ling Xū, the young generation's top master, has actually arrived at my humble abode. Please, please come in!" A hoarse voice, still low and husky, with a hint of mocking sarcasm, came from inside the house.

  As the sound came out, the two wooden doors were violently impacted and burst open with a loud "bang", revealing the simple furnishings inside the stone house.

  A stone table is placed in the middle, with a large ancient seal simply written on it. The dragon flies and the phoenix dances, although not delicate, but as if carved out by an axe, with a kind of heavy and simple sense of vicissitudes!

  Ling Xiaozi saw it clearly, and it was a "curse" character!

  Although he heard the sarcasm in Lin Tian's voice, Ling Xiaozi's face showed no dissatisfaction. With his long sleeves fluttering and his footsteps light, he walked in as if floating on air, without touching the ground.

  Entering the stone house, in the corner there was a giant stone bed carved out of a single piece of rock. Lin Tian lay propped up on it with his legs crossed, his eyes tightly shut and his ten fingers pinched into a strange hand seal, motionless.

  "Master Lin, I'm here on behalf of my master Guan Tong. There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

  Lin Tian's face was expressionless as he said calmly, "Please speak."

  Ling Xiaozi's expression turned solemn as he spoke, "At present, the evil demon sealed behind the mountain is showing signs of breaking free from its seal. Our master wishes to ask for your opinion, Lin Qianbei."

  Lin Tianfang finally opened his eyes, with a hint of mockery in his gaze. "That old guy Gu Teng hasn't given up on his desire for that thing? That's nothing, after being sealed for thousands of years, the person's power has greatly diminished, and he is tormented by the ten thousand ghosts day and night. Even if he breaks free from the seal, with your master's abilities, you can subdue him, just keep an eye on him at all times!"

  Ling Xiaozi smiled, "As for the seal of the rear mountain, Lin Shixiong is the most familiar. The master's intention is to ask for your help in eliminating evil and upholding justice as soon as possible!"

  Lin Tian's face showed even thicker sarcasm, "That thing is precious, but I won't covet it yet, let your master rest assured that I..."

  Before he could finish speaking, his face suddenly changed color and he exclaimed, "No! Someone has broken in!"

  Wang Huaqiang and several others walked ahead, parting the Artemisia bushes as they went. The beams of their flashlights crisscrossed each other, illuminating only the dark shapes looming in the distance.

  Darkness seems endless and boundless, extending straight to a very distant place.

  "I say, boss, let's just forget it, this broken cave is full of nothing but weeds, what's there to see? Let's get out of here!"

  The boys in front finally couldn't stand the itchiness and heat of the mugwort on their bodies and complained out loud.

  "Dummy, you know what? The dense growth of mugwort indicates that people rarely come here. Since people rarely come here, something might be left behind. Who knows, we might even encounter some rare animals!"

  "What rare animals could there be?!"

  "If someone can find a South China tiger, why can't we find a dragon in the clouds?"

  "Alright, let's just say it was all a lie!"

  "Alright, alright, it's almost over!"

  Listening to the complaints in front of him, Chu Ping's heart was filled with a burst of laughter, and suddenly his face solidified, and the ground beneath his feet suddenly transmitted a violent vibration!

  "This is..."

  Immediately felt the endless dark soul power surging from all sides, rushing towards the cave in a frenzy of competition!

  At this moment, deep in the mountain cave, an unknown place also burst out with a vast and terrifying aura, as if a dormant ancient giant beast suddenly awakened, revealing its sharp fangs!

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