Hua Yue’s subtle intentions were crystal clear to Hua Yun, yet emotions were never something that could be fulfilled by one-sided longing alone. This man was definitely no obscure figure in the martial cultivation world. She believed that by their next meeting, his strength would have grown to a level that would leave her in awe.
“Senior sister, let’s not talk about that bad guy anymore. Where are we going next?”
Hua Yue had no real concept of romantic feelings. She wasn’t sure whether her feelings for Xiao Yufan were mere curiosity or something deeper. Either way, his image had already taken root in the purest corner of her heart.
Hua Yue’s subtle thoughts were already clear to Hua Yun, but matters of the heart are not something that can be resolved by one-sided affection alone. Such a man, in the ancient martial world, would surely not be an unknown figure. She believed that the next time they met, this man’s strength would grow to a level that would leave her in awe.
“Senior sister, let’s not talk about that scoundrel anymore. Where should we go next…”
In Hua Yue’s heart, she had no real concept of love. She wasn’t sure if her feelings for Xiao Yufan were mere curiosity or if there was some inexplicable affection. Regardless, the pure land in her heart already had the shadow of such a man.
“Let’s stay in this mountain stream for now. The petals of the Heavenly Burial Flower are not easy to preserve, so I need to absorb its medicinal power as soon as possible. Only then can I break through to the peak of the Innate Realm, giving us a better chance of survival in this mysterious place!”
“Listening to you, senior sister, I’m starting to regret coming to this wretched place. It’s nowhere near as good as our Hundred Flowers Island!”
With a slight curl of her lips, Hua Yue idly played with her delicate hands. The thought of her senior sister almost being trapped here by a ferocious beast made her feel a bit of lingering fear. Having never left Hundred Flowers Island before, she naturally didn’t want to stay in such a place any longer.
Moreover, it was the first time Hua Yue had seen her senior sister’s expression so serious. Considering that her senior sister was at the mid-level of the Innate Realm, even she felt immense pressure…
“Silly girl, our master sent us into this mysterious place to give us more experience. The appearance of this mysterious land is a great opportunity for the ancient martial world. If it weren’t for the restrictions of this place, it probably wouldn’t be accessible to the younger generation of experts!”
A faint smile appeared on Hua Yun’s lips. As the eldest disciple of Hundred Flowers Island, she had naturally heard some rumors about this mysterious place from her master and elders. She also knew that this place was far more dangerous than anyone could imagine.
“Hehe, our Hundred Flowers Island only needs one senior sister. With your talent, you’re sure to inherit our master’s legacy. As for me, as long as I have your protection, no one can bully me no matter how strong they are!”
Hua Yue wasn’t the least bit interested in this so-called opportunity. She preferred peace and quiet, avoiding unnecessary conflicts, and had never been strict about improving her own strength.
“You, always so lazy. Our master has said that your talent and physique are top-notch. If you were willing to work hard, your achievements would surely be remarkable, perhaps even surpassing our master in the path of cultivation…”
Shaking her head helplessly, Hua Yun had no way to deal with her spoiled junior sister. This girl had immense talent, but she simply had no interest in cultivation. Otherwise, her strength would definitely not be inferior to her own.
This time, entering the mysterious land, only she from the Hundred Flowers Island had reached the Innate Realm. One could imagine the pressure she was under!
After all, the strength of Hundred Flowers Island, when placed on the continent, could at most be on par with the Green Spirit Temple, a guardian sanctuary. But she knew that the teams entering this mysterious land weren’t just from guardian sanctuaries.
Even those hidden forces had sent their younger generation of experts. No one knew what would happen in this mysterious land. What she needed to do was not only to obtain the inheritances here as much as possible but also to protect every member of Hundred Flowers Island.
Clearly, her mid-level Innate Realm strength was far from enough. She needed to rely on the medicinal power of the Heavenly Burial Flower to fully break through to the peak of the Innate Realm in this mountain stream.
By now, Xiao Yufan and his group had already left the mountain stream for quite some time. Looking at the endless mountain range before them, the group couldn’t help but show signs of exhaustion. The physical toll was simply too much.
“According to Hua Yun, ahead should be the central area of the mysterious land. But this space is indeed much larger than I imagined!”
Xiao Yufan knew almost nothing about this mysterious land. Fortunately, Hua Yun and the others had pointed him in the right direction. Otherwise, he might have taken many detours. He imagined that the central area of the mysterious land would be extremely lively by now!
“Without crossing these mountains, we can only be considered on the outskirts of the central area. The place where the inheritances from the previous ancient martial era truly exist should be just ahead…”
Cheng Ying smiled softly. Despite having walked such a long distance, her flawless profile showed no signs of sweat, making Ye Kong and the others purse their lips in envy. She, a woman, showed no signs of fatigue after walking so far, while they were already worn out.
“Let’s rest for a while. If we keep pushing forward, we won’t be able to maintain a good state.”
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yufan made the decision. They had already delayed for a long time, so a little more wouldn’t hurt. Moreover, the mysterious land was full of dangers. If Ye Kong and the others weren’t in good condition, it would have a significant impact.
“At least you still have some humanity, damn it…”
Xie Yuan plopped down on the ground, lying in a sprawl. After walking so far, even with his considerable strength, he was feeling the strain. More importantly, his nerves had been on edge the entire time, fearing that a ferocious beast might leap out from somewhere.
Xiao Yufan was used to Xie Yuan’s complaints. Turning his head, he glanced at Wang Yuxuan, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
From the very beginning, this woman had been helping him. Whether it was the flying spirit artifact or the cold iron stone, none of these were ordinary items. She had likely taken them out mostly out of trust in him. Otherwise, in such a chaotic place, showing off wealth was akin to courting death!
“Why are you looking at me like that? It’s a bit embarrassing!”
Feeling his direct gaze, Wang Yuxuan murmured softly, her cheeks flushing slightly. However, there was an indescribable feeling in her heart. Hadn’t she wanted this man to notice her from the start?
But now she felt a bit shy, especially since Cheng Ying was still watching. She didn’t want to appear too awkward and make the atmosphere uncomfortable.
Originally, Xiao Yufan wanted to thank her, but seeing Yuxuan turn her head away, he gave up on the idea. Verbal thanks were too insubstantial. He would find a way to give her some tangible compensation later.
After all, something as rare as the cold iron stone couldn’t be accepted without reason. With that in mind, he shifted his gaze back, finally landing on the delicate Heavenly Burial Flower.
Unbeknownst to Xiao Yufan, when his gaze moved to the Heavenly Burial Flower, Ye Kong’s eyes also became more intense, though he hesitated to speak, merely clicking his tongue in silence…
“Now that you mention it, I kind of regret coming to this lousy place. It’s nowhere near as nice as our Hundred Flowers Island!”
Hua Yue lightly smiled as she idly played with her delicate fingers. Thinking about how her senior sister had nearly been left behind by a fierce beast here, she couldn’t help but feel a chill of fear. Naturally, she had no desire to remain in such a place, having never left the Hundred Flowers Island before.
Huayue’s subtle thoughts were already clear to Huayun. However, matters of the heart are not something that can be resolved by one-sided affection alone. Such a man, in the ancient martial world, would certainly not be an unknown figure. She believed that the next time they met, this man’s strength would grow to a level that would leave her in awe.
“Senior sister, let’s not talk about that scoundrel anymore. Where should we go next…”
In Huayue’s heart, she had no real concept of love. She wasn’t sure if her feelings for Xiao Yufan were mere curiosity or if there was some inexplicable affection. Regardless, the image of this man had already taken root in the pure land of her heart.
“Let’s stay in this mountain stream for now. The petals of the Heaven Burial Flower are not easy to preserve, so I need to absorb its medicinal power as soon as possible. Only then can I break through to the peak of the Innate Realm, giving us a better chance of survival in this mysterious place.”
“Listening to you, senior sister, I’m starting to regret coming to this wretched place. It’s nowhere near as good as our Hundred Flowers Island!”
With a slight curl of her lips, Huayue idly played with her delicate hands. The thought of her senior sister almost being trapped here by a ferocious beast made her feel a bit of lingering fear. Having never left Hundred Flowers Island before, she naturally had no desire to stay in such a place.
Moreover, it was the first time Huayue had seen her senior sister’s expression so grave. Even with her senior sister’s mid-level Innate Realm strength, she seemed to feel immense pressure…
“Silly girl, our master sent us into this mysterious place to temper us. The appearance of this mysterious land is itself a great opportunity for the ancient martial world. If it weren’t for the restrictions of this place, it wouldn’t be accessible to the younger generation of experts.”
A faint smile appeared on Huayun’s lips. As the senior disciple of Hundred Flowers Island, she had naturally heard some rumors about this mysterious place from her master and elders. She knew that this place was far more dangerous than it seemed.
“Hehe, our Hundred Flowers Island only needs one senior sister. With your talent, you’re sure to inherit our master’s legacy. As for me, as long as I have your protection, no one can bully me, no matter how strong they are!”
Huayue had no interest in this so-called opportunity. She loved peace and quiet and had no desire to get involved in too many conflicts. Naturally, she had never been strict about improving her own strength.
“You, always so lazy. Our master has said that your talent and physique are top-notch. If you were willing to work hard, your achievements would certainly not be low. You might even surpass our master on the path of cultivation…”
Shaking her head helplessly, Huayun had no way to deal with her spoiled junior sister. This girl had immense talent, but she simply had no interest in cultivation. Otherwise, her strength would definitely not be inferior to her own.
This time, entering the mysterious place, only she from Hundred Flowers Island had reached the Innate Realm. One could imagine the pressure she was under!
After all, the strength of Hundred Flowers Island, when placed on the continent, could at most match that of a guardian temple like the Green Spirit Hall. But she knew that the teams entering the mysterious place were not just from guardian temples.
Even those hidden forces had sent their younger generation of experts. No one knew what would happen in this mysterious place. What she needed to do was not only to obtain the inheritance here as much as possible but also to protect every member of Hundred Flowers Island.
Clearly, her mid-level Innate Realm strength was far from enough. She needed to rely on the medicinal power of the Heaven Burial Flower to fully break through to the peak of the Innate Realm in this mountain stream.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan and his group had already left the mountain stream for quite some time. Looking at the endless mountain range before them, they couldn’t help but show signs of exhaustion. The physical toll was simply too severe.
“According to Huayun, ahead should be the central area of the inner region. But this space is indeed much larger than I imagined!”
Xiao Yufan knew almost nothing about this mysterious place. Fortunately, Huayun and the others had pointed him in the right direction. Otherwise, he might have taken many detours. It was likely that the central area of the inner region would be extremely lively by now.
“Without crossing these mountains, we’re still only in the outer region of the inner area. The place where the inheritance from the previous ancient martial era truly lies should be just ahead…”
Cheng Ying smiled softly. Despite having walked such a long distance, her flawless profile showed no signs of sweat, which made Ye Kong and the others purse their lips in envy. This woman had walked so far without showing any fatigue, while they were already completely worn out.
“Let’s rest for a while. If we keep pushing forward, we won’t be able to maintain a good state.”
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yufan made the decision. They had already delayed for a long time, so a little more wouldn’t make much difference. Moreover, the mysterious place was full of dangers. If Ye Kong and the others weren’t in good condition, it could have a significant impact.
“At least you still have some humanity, damn it…”
Xie Yuan plopped down on the ground, lying in a sprawl. After walking so far, even with his considerable strength, he was starting to feel the strain. More importantly, his nerves had been on edge the entire time, fearing that a ferocious beast might leap out from somewhere.
Xiao Yufan was already used to Xie Yuan’s complaints. Turning his head, he glanced at Wang Yuxuan, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
From the very beginning, this woman had been helping him. Whether it was the flying spirit tool or the cold iron stone, none of these were ordinary items. She had likely taken them out out of trust in him. Otherwise, in this chaotic place, showing off wealth was akin to courting death!
“Why are you looking at me like that? It’s a bit embarrassing…”
Feeling his direct gaze, Wang Yuxuan murmured softly, her cheeks flushing slightly. However, there was an indescribable feeling in her heart. Hadn’t she wanted this man to notice her from the start?
But now she felt a bit shy, especially since Cheng Ying was still watching. She didn’t want to appear too flustered and make the atmosphere awkward.
Originally, Xiao Yufan wanted to thank her, but seeing Yuxuan turn her head away, he abandoned the thought. Verbal gratitude was too insubstantial. He would find a way to give her some tangible compensation later.
After all, something as precious as the cold iron stone couldn’t be accepted without reason. With that in mind, he shifted his gaze and finally landed on the delicate Heaven Burial Flower.
Unbeknownst to Xiao Yufan, as his gaze moved to the Heaven Burial Flower, Ye Kong’s eyes also burned with desire as he looked at it, though he hesitated to speak…
“Naughty girl, Master sent us here precisely to give us more training. The appearance of this mysterious place itself is a rare opportunity for the martial cultivation world. If it weren’t for the restrictions placed on this place, perhaps even the younger generation wouldn’t have the chance to enter at all!”
A faint smile graced Hua Yun’s lips. As the eldest disciple of the Hundred Flowers Island, she naturally had heard from her master and elders about some of the rumors regarding this mysterious location. She understood that it was far more dangerous than imagined.
“Hehe, our Hundred Flowers Island only needs one senior sister. With your amazing talent, you’re definitely going to inherit Master’s legacy. As for me, well, as long as I have you to protect me, no one will ever dare bully me, no matter how strong or weak I am!”
Hua Yue wasn’t the least bit interested in this so-called opportunity. She had always preferred a quiet life and disliked getting involved in conflicts. Naturally, she had never pushed herself to cultivate seriously.
“You’re always so lazy. Master has said that your talent and constitution are top-notch. If you just applied yourself, your future achievements would be great—perhaps even surpassing Master herself on the path of cultivation…”
Helplessly shaking her head, Hua Yun had no idea what to do with her little junior sister, who had been practically spoiled rotten. The girl had immense talent, but she simply had no interest in martial cultivation. Otherwise, her strength would certainly rival Hua Yun’s.
Hua Yue’s subtle thoughts were already clear to Hua Yun. However, matters of the heart are not something that can be resolved by one-sided affection alone. Such a man, in the ancient martial world, must not be an unknown figure. She believed that the next time they met, this man’s strength would grow to a level that would leave her in awe.
“Senior sister, let’s not talk about that scoundrel anymore. Where should we go next…”
In Hua Yue’s heart, she had no clear concept of love. She didn’t know whether her feelings for Xiao Yufan were mere curiosity or if there was some inexplicable affection. Regardless, the pure land in her heart now bore the shadow of such a man.
“Let’s stay in this mountain stream for now. The petals of the Heaven Burial Flower are not easy to preserve, so I need to absorb its medicinal power as soon as possible. Only then can I break through to the peak of the Innate Realm, giving us a better chance of survival in this mysterious place!”
“Listening to you, senior sister, I almost regret coming to this wretched place. It’s nowhere near as good as our Hundred Flowers Island!”
With a slight curl of her lips, Hua Yue idly played with her delicate hands. The thought of her senior sister almost being trapped here by a ferocious beast made her shudder with fear. Having never left Hundred Flowers Island before, she naturally had no desire to stay in such a place any longer.
Moreover, it was the first time Hua Yue had seen her senior sister look so serious. Even with her mid-level Innate Realm strength, her senior sister seemed to feel immense pressure…
“Silly girl, our master sent us into this mysterious place to temper us. The appearance of this mysterious land is itself a great opportunity for the ancient martial world. If it weren’t for the restrictions of this place, it might not have been possible for the younger generation to enter at all!”
A faint smile appeared on Hua Yun’s lips. As the eldest disciple of Hundred Flowers Island, she had naturally heard some rumors about this mysterious place from her master and elders. She knew that this place was far more dangerous than one might imagine.
“Hehe, our Hundred Flowers Island only needs one senior sister. With your talent, you’re sure to inherit our master’s legacy. As for me, as long as I have your protection, no one can bully me regardless of my strength!”
Hua Yue had no interest in this so-called opportunity. She loved peace and quiet and had no desire to get involved in too many conflicts. Naturally, she had never been strict about improving her own strength.
“You, always so lazy. Our master has said that your talent and physique are top-notch. If you were willing to put in the effort, your achievements would surely be remarkable, perhaps even surpassing our master on the path of cultivation…”
Shaking her head helplessly, Hua Yun had no way to deal with this spoiled junior sister. The girl had immense talent, but she simply had no interest in cultivation. Otherwise, her strength would surely not be inferior to her own.
This time, entering the mysterious land, Hua Yun was the only one from Hundred Flowers Island who had reached the Innate Realm. One could only imagine the pressure she felt!
After all, the strength of Hundred Flowers Island, when placed on the mainland, could at most rival that of the Green Spirit Temple, a guardian shrine. But she knew that the teams entering the mysterious land were not limited to guardian shrines.
Even those hidden forces had sent their younger generation of experts. No one knew what might happen in this mysterious place. Her task was not only to obtain the inheritances here as much as possible but also to protect every member of Hundred Flowers Island.
Clearly, her mid-level Innate Realm strength was far from enough. She needed to rely on the medicinal power of the Heaven Burial Flower to fully break through to the peak of the Innate Realm in this mountain stream.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan and his group had already left the mountain stream for quite some time. As they gazed at the endless mountain range before them, they couldn’t help but show signs of exhaustion. The physical toll was simply too much.
“According to Hua Yun, ahead should be the central area of the mysterious land. But this space is indeed much larger than I imagined!”
Xiao Yufan knew almost nothing about this mysterious place. Fortunately, Hua Yun and the others had pointed him in the right direction. Otherwise, he might have taken many detours. He imagined that the central area of the mysterious land would be extremely lively by now.
“Without crossing these mountains, we can only be considered on the outskirts of the central area. The place where the inheritances from the previous ancient martial era truly exist should be just ahead…”
Cheng Ying smiled softly. Despite having walked such a long distance, her flawless profile showed no signs of sweat, which made Ye Kong and the others purse their lips in envy. While the woman showed no signs of fatigue, they were already worn out.
“Let’s rest for a while. If we keep pushing ourselves, we won’t be able to maintain a good state.”
After a moment of thought, Xiao Yufan made the decision. They had already been delayed for a long time, so a little more wouldn’t hurt. Besides, the mysterious land was full of dangers. If Ye Kong and the others weren’t in good condition, it could have a significant impact.
“At least you still have some humanity, damn it…”
Xie Yuan plopped down on the ground, lying in a sprawled position. After walking so far, even with his considerable strength, he was feeling the strain. More importantly, his nerves had been on edge the entire time, fearing that a ferocious beast might leap out from somewhere at any moment.
Xiao Yufan was used to Xie Yuan’s complaints. He turned his head and glanced at Wang Yuxuan, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
From the very beginning, this woman had been helping him. Whether it was the flying spirit artifact or the cold iron stone, none of these were ordinary items. She had likely offered them out of trust in him. Otherwise, in this chaotic place, showing off wealth was akin to courting death!
“Why are you looking at me like that? It’s embarrassing!”
Feeling his direct gaze, Wang Yuxuan murmured softly, her cheeks flushing slightly. Yet, deep down, she felt a strange sense of satisfaction. After all, hadn’t she wanted this man to notice her from the start?
But now, she felt a bit shy. After all, Cheng Ying was still watching. She didn’t want to appear too flustered and make the atmosphere awkward.
Xiao Yufan had initially wanted to thank her, but seeing Yuxuan turn her head away, he abandoned the idea. Verbal thanks were too insubstantial. He would find a way to give her some tangible compensation later.
After all, he couldn’t accept something as precious as the cold iron stone without giving something in return. With that thought, he shifted his gaze and finally settled it on the delicate Heaven Burial Flower.
Unbeknownst to Xiao Yufan, as his eyes moved to the Heaven Burial Flower, Ye Kong’s gaze also became more intense, though he hesitated and merely clicked his tongue without speaking…
After all, the Hundred Flowers Island’s strength was roughly on par with guardian temples like the Azure Spirit Temple across the continent. But she knew that the teams entering this mysterious place weren’t limited to just these temples.
Even hidden sects had sent their young elites. No one could predict what would happen inside this mysterious place. Her mission was not only to obtain as much inheritance as possible but also to protect every member of the Hundred Flowers Island.
Hua Yue’s subtle thoughts were already clear to Hua Yun. However, matters of the heart are not something that can be resolved by one-sided longing. Such a man, in the ancient martial world, would certainly not be an unknown figure. She believed that the next time they met, this man’s strength would grow to a level that would leave her in awe.
“Senior sister, let’s not talk about that scoundrel anymore. Where should we go next…”
In Hua Yue’s heart, she had no clear concept of love. She didn’t know whether her feelings for Xiao Yufan were mere curiosity or if there was some inexplicable affection. Regardless, the pure land in her heart now had the shadow of such a man.
“Let’s stay in this mountain stream for now. The petals of the Heavenly Burial Flower are difficult to preserve, so I need to absorb its medicinal power as soon as possible. This will help me break through to the peak of the Innate Realm, giving us a better chance of survival in this mysterious place.”
“Listening to you, senior sister, I’m starting to regret coming to this wretched place. It’s nowhere near as good as our Hundred Flowers Island!”
With a slight curl of her lips, Hua Yue idly played with her delicate hands. The thought of her senior sister nearly being trapped here by a ferocious beast filled her with a sense of dread. Having never left Hundred Flowers Island before, she naturally had no desire to stay in such a place any longer.
Moreover, it was the first time Hua Yue had seen her senior sister’s expression so grave. Even with her senior sister’s mid-level Innate Realm strength, she seemed to feel immense pressure…
“Silly girl, our master sent us into this mysterious place to temper us. The appearance of this mysterious land is itself a great opportunity for the ancient martial world. If it weren’t for the restrictions of this place, it might not have been possible for the younger generation to enter.”
A faint smile appeared on Hua Yun’s lips. As the eldest disciple of Hundred Flowers Island, she had naturally heard some rumors about this mysterious place from her master and elders. She also knew that this place was far more dangerous than one might imagine.
“Hehe, our Hundred Flowers Island only needs one senior sister like you. With your talent, you’re sure to inherit our master’s legacy. As for me, as long as I have your protection, no one can bully me regardless of my strength!”
Hua Yue had no interest in so-called opportunities. She preferred peace and quiet, avoiding unnecessary conflicts, and thus had never pushed herself to improve her strength.
“You, always so lazy. Our master has said that your talent and physique are top-notch. If you were willing to put in the effort, your achievements would certainly be remarkable, perhaps even surpassing our master on the path of cultivation…”
Shaking her head helplessly, Hua Yun had no way to deal with her spoiled junior sister. This girl had immense talent, but she simply had no interest in cultivation. Otherwise, her strength would surely not be inferior to her own.
This time, entering the mysterious place, Hua Yun was the only one from Hundred Flowers Island who had reached the Innate Realm. One could imagine the pressure she must have felt!
After all, the strength of Hundred Flowers Island, when compared to the mainland, was at most on par with a guardian temple like the Green Spirit Hall. But she knew that the teams entering this mysterious place were not just from guardian temples.
Even those hidden forces had sent their younger generation of experts. No one knew what might happen in this mysterious place. Her task was not only to obtain as much of the inheritance here as possible but also to protect every member of Hundred Flowers Island.
Clearly, her mid-level Innate Realm strength was far from enough. She needed to rely on the medicinal power of the Heavenly Burial Flower to fully break through to the peak of the Innate Realm in this mountain stream.
By this time, Xiao Yufan and his group had already left the mountain stream for quite a while. As they gazed at the endless mountain range before them, they couldn’t help but show signs of exhaustion. The physical toll was simply too much.
“According to Hua Yun, the central area of the mysterious place should be ahead. But this space is indeed much larger than I imagined!”
Xiao Yufan knew almost nothing about this mysterious place. Fortunately, Hua Yun and the others had pointed him in the right direction. Otherwise, he might have taken many detours. By now, the central area of the mysterious place must be bustling with activity.
“Without crossing these mountains, we’re still only on the outskirts of the central area. The true inheritance from the ancient martial era should be just ahead…”
Cheng Ying smiled gently. Despite the long journey, her flawless profile showed no trace of sweat, causing Ye Kong and the others to pout in envy. This woman had walked so far without showing any signs of fatigue, while they were already worn out.
“Let’s rest for a while. If we keep pushing forward, we won’t be able to maintain a good state.”
After a moment of thought, Xiao Yufan made the decision. They had already been delayed for a long time, and a little more wouldn’t make much difference. Besides, the mysterious place was fraught with danger everywhere. If Ye Kong and the others weren’t in good condition, it could have serious consequences.
“At least you still have some humanity left, damn it…”
Xie Yuan plopped down on the ground, lying in a sprawled-out position. After walking so far, even with his considerable strength, he was feeling the strain. What’s more, his nerves had been on edge the entire time, fearing that a ferocious beast might leap out from somewhere.
Xiao Yufan was used to Xie Yuan’s complaints. He turned to look at Wang Yuxuan, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
From the very beginning, this woman had been helping him. Whether it was the flying spirit artifact or the cold iron stone, none of these were ordinary items. She had likely offered them out of trust in him. Otherwise, in such a chaotic place, showing off wealth would be akin to seeking death.
“Why are you looking at me like that? It’s a bit embarrassing…”
Feeling his direct gaze, Wang Yuxuan murmured softly, her cheeks flushing slightly. Yet, deep down, she felt an indescribable emotion. Hadn’t she wanted this man to notice her from the start?
But now she felt a bit shy, especially since Cheng Ying was still watching. She didn’t want to appear too flustered and make the atmosphere awkward.
Xiao Yufan had intended to thank her, but seeing Yuxuan turn her head away, he abandoned the idea. Verbal gratitude felt too insubstantial. He would find a way to give her something more tangible as compensation.
After all, he couldn’t just accept something as precious as the cold iron stone without giving something in return. With that thought, he shifted his gaze back to the delicate Heavenly Burial Flower.
What Xiao Yufan didn’t notice was that when his eyes fell on the Heavenly Burial Flower, Ye Kong’s gaze also turned toward it, his eyes burning with desire. However, he hesitated, his lips parting slightly as if he wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent…
Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan and the others had already left the mountain stream far behind. As they gazed at the endless mountains before them, everyone’s face showed signs of exhaustion. The physical toll of the journey was immense.
“According to what Hua Yun said, we should be approaching the central area of the innermost region. Still, this space is much larger than I imagined!”
Xiao Yufan was practically clueless about this mysterious place. Fortunately, Hua Yun and the others had pointed him in the right direction; otherwise, he might have taken many detours. He imagined that the central area of the innermost region would be bustling with people by now.
“We haven’t even crossed these mountains yet, so we’re still just on the outskirts of the innermost region. The true inheritance from the previous martial cultivation era should lie ahead…”
Cheng Ying smiled gently. Despite walking such a long distance, not a single bead of sweat appeared on her exquisite profile, causing Ye Kong and others to roll their eyes in envy. If a woman could walk this far without showing fatigue, why were they all so exhausted?
“Let’s take a break first. If we keep pushing forward without rest, we won’t be able to maintain a good condition!”
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yufan made the decision. They had already wasted a lot of time, so a short break wouldn’t make much difference. Moreover, dangers lurked everywhere in this mysterious place. If Ye Kong and the others weren’t in good shape, it could have serious consequences.
“At least you have a bit of humanity, damn it…”
Xie Yuan plopped down on the ground, sprawling out like the character “ren.” After walking this far, even with his considerable strength, he was feeling the strain. Most importantly, his nerves had been tightly wound the entire time, fearing that a ferocious beast might leap out from any corner.
Xiao Yufan was already used to Xie Yuan’s complaints. He turned his head and looked at Wang Yuxuan, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
From the very beginning, this woman had been helping him. Whether it was the flying artifact or the Cold Iron Stone, these were no ordinary treasures. She had brought them out mostly out of trust in him. Otherwise, revealing such treasures in a place full of dangers and mixed company would be like asking for trouble.
“Why are you staring at me like that? It’s making me feel shy!”
Feeling his intense gaze, Wang Yuxuan murmured softly. Her delicate face flushed slightly red, though a strange, indescribable feeling stirred in her heart. Hadn’t she originally wanted this man to notice her?
Yet now, she felt a bit shy. After all, Cheng Ying was watching nearby. She didn’t want to make the atmosphere awkward by showing any embarrassment.
Xiao Yufan had intended to thank her, but seeing Yuxuan turn her head away, he gave up on the idea. Verbal thanks felt too superficial. He decided to find a chance to give her something more tangible in return.
After all, treasures like the Cold Iron Stone were too precious to accept without reciprocation. With that thought, he retracted his gaze, finally resting his eyes on the delicate Heaven’s Mourn Blossom.
Unbeknownst to Xiao Yufan, as his gaze shifted to the Heaven’s Mourn Blossom, Ye Kong’s eyes also burned with an intense desire. He opened his mouth as if to say something but then hesitated, merely smacking his lips silently…
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