The Weather Changes in the Mountains

Before the mountain forest under the Deep Night, both Ling Xu and the Civet Cat vanished into the vast snowfield in a flash.

While that was one thing for them, Wei Mo, standing ten meters tall and clad in ancient, mottled armor, also disappeared in an instant. His movements were simply too fast for most people to react.

Only the pure white Old Weasel leisurely waved its hand, summoned a donkey, and rode off into the distance, returning to the deep mountains.

The strange creatures in the dense forest also retreated. Immediately, a large number of flying creatures appeared in the sky above the vast mountains, and many figures climbed and leaped on the mountains.

On the snow outside the mountain, whether they were nobles from Red Haze City, members of the Mountain Patrol Group, or local New Life individuals, they all dispersed.

Even after walking a long distance, people were still discussing how it was worth the trip to see high-level beings with their own eyes today.

"What is the origin of that Feather-Clothed Woman? I've never heard of her in Red Haze City. She's really too powerful."

"She's probably the expert that the city lord invited from afar."

Some young people were the most excited and invigorated. After seeing the high-level figures display a few skills, they discussed it endlessly, feeling like they had seen a brand new world.

"Is that the limit we can reach in the future?"

"Wake up, there's a kind of limit called the city lord, but there's only one in the entire Red Haze City, and your limit is to strive to enter the city lord's gatehouse after twenty years of hard work."

On the way, even the direct descendants of nobles like Cao Long, Wei Zhirou, and Mu Qing could not avoid the common practice, and they were also talking.

"Cousin, what level have you reached now? You're also following the Giant Spirit God path. You're already more than three meters tall, and that person named Wei Mo is ten meters tall. I feel that the difference in height between you and him is not very far, does that mean your strength is also..."

"Shut up!" Cao Long's face immediately changed. They hadn't even left the mountain yet, and he stopped the young cousin, saying, "Senior Wei was already twenty or thirty meters tall twenty years ago. Now he's changing in reverse. We can't fathom what level he's reached."

Just then, a silver-haired old man with a higher status in the Mountain Patrol Group came over and asked, "Is there anyone from the Wang family of Red Haze City here?"

People immediately realized that it must be because of Wang Nianzhu's matter. He had killed a nest of spiritual creatures—Blood Snakes—and was suspected of murdering several Mountain Patrol members in the process.

"Nianzhu is missing, we are also looking for him." A middle-aged man responded.

"Could it be that he fled in fear of punishment?" The silver-haired old man said. Although his face was full of wrinkles, he was still hale and hearty, and his eyes shot out cold lightning.

If it were ordinary Mountain Patrol members, the Wang family would naturally not care, but now the nature of the matter had changed. Someone above was asking about it, and they were also very afraid.

Because the person in charge of the Mountain Patrol at the highest level was the Deputy City Lord of Red Haze City.

"We are also looking for him. I believe Nianzhu would not do such a thing," the middle-aged man said, and then he accompanied the old man to a snowfield on the side to explain something.

In Double Tree Village, Qin Ming, Old Man Liu, and Xu Yueping were watching the snow outside the window. They were eating steaming Donkey Meat Hot Pot in the warm house and drinking the fine wine they had dug out from the Mountain Patrol Group's stronghold.

Qin Ming, who originally had no interest in alcohol, was now a little tipsy. He did not expect that Wang Nianzhu, whose name he only knew after death, could still play such a big role even after he was gone.

In addition to the successful Second New Life, Qin Ming sipped leisurely, feeling very relaxed.

He looked out the window, his thoughts flying, his heart not so calm. Where exactly was Moonfall City? He would eventually have to go and see it.

That Shallow Night two years ago, the fire burned fiercely, engulfing the entire village. The Feather-Clothed Woman stepped over the broken walls and ruins, ethereal and detached, and ruthlessly took action...

He could never forget those scenes.

Qin Ming sighed softly in his heart. If he didn't know these past events, he could still live peacefully, but now he had to speed up his pace forward.

"Qin, am I mistaken? It feels like your spirit and energy are more vigorous than before, and you seem to have grown slightly taller." Old Man Liu said, though he was old and frail, his eyes were sharp.

Qin Ming didn't use "Blending Light with Dust" in front of him and Xu Yueping, so his temperament was naturally somewhat different compared to before.

Xu Yueping nodded and said, "Yes, there's some change. His eyes are clearer, and he seems more handsome."

After Qin Ming's Second New Life, his body had grown less than half an inch. People who weren't particularly familiar with him wouldn't notice this change at all.

He had already confirmed that the New Life Method recorded on the Silk Book wouldn't make people continuously grow taller.

He replied with a smile, "I'm only sixteen years old. My body hasn't fully developed yet, so it's likely to change every few days."

After this New Life, in addition to possessing two thousand pounds of strength in his arms, Qin Ming's flexibility and speed had also greatly improved, most prominently. His strength could be said to have increased rapidly.

Deep Night, all sounds were still, and the world was like a giant abyss, about to swallow all light.

Suddenly, in the depths of the mountains, silver lightning streaked across the ink-like night, Red Haze dyed the mountain ridges red, and a Giant Spirit God carrying a black Long-handled Black Gold Hammer roared as he trampled over the mountain peaks, as if to shatter the mountains and rivers, causing a terrifying avalanche there.

"They've made their move!"

On a high slope outside the mountain, a Feather-Clothed Woman wearing a black fur cloak was gazing into the distance. Looking at the obviously abnormal and terrifying night scene, her eyes shimmered with brilliant light.

A purple-eyed crow stood on a small tree, speaking in human language: "That group of foreign higher lifeforms can't hold on. They'll have to retreat tonight. If things go quickly, we can enter the mountain within two days to search for the place illuminated by the Five-Colored Haze."

Behind the woman and the crow, there were some shadows. Someone said, "The Red Haze City's higher-ups and the original anomalies in the mountains have joined forces. Those migrating higher lifeforms can't resist at all. It's very likely that some powerful creatures will be left behind as rare spiritual materials."

The tall woman in the cloak stared at the depths of the mountains without turning her head, and said, "You Liangyun, after the mountain sweep begins, go and weigh someone for me. Hmm, if you win, don't kill him. If you lose, don't come back to Flowing Light City with me. Just go back to your Red Haze City and be a noble young master."

Behind her were a dozen people, one of whom, a young man, was stunned when he heard this, and his hands in his sleeves clenched instantly.

He was a noble from Red Haze City, belonging to the direct line of the You Family. Originally, when the woman was selecting people in the city, he was full of hope, but in the end, he wasn't even qualified to be a candidate.

In the end, his family elders used their connections and paid a considerable price to get him a chance to go to Flowing Light City with the woman.

Not for anything else, he wanted to listen to the secret methods from the woman's mysterious teacher. It would be worth it even if he could only study for a year or two.

But now, he felt a crisis. Who exactly was he supposed to weigh? Was he going to lose even this qualification to accompany her? The woman's figure was graceful, and she was still staring at the depths of the mountains, saying, "His name is Qin Ming, one of the only two New Life individuals with a Golden Foundation in this area this year. Your You Family has also sent people. I think you can find out quickly with your connections. Remember, I'm asking you to weigh him, don't use dishonorable means."

"Okay, I'll find someone to investigate right away." You Liangyun turned and left, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

The crow looked at his departing figure and said, "You Liangyun could lift six hundred and fifty pounds when he first underwent New Life. He's weaker than the other man and woman in Red Haze City this year. No anomalies appeared when he built his Golden Foundation."

The woman nodded and said, "Qi Huaien, you follow him. I actually want to see You Liangyun's character. He originally wasn't qualified to see the teacher with me. If he doesn't perform well this time, then there's really no need for him to come along. Qi Huaien, you can also take a look at that Qin Ming, and see if he can become one of the candidates."

On this Deep Night, many keen New Life individuals outside the mountain were aware of what was happening, and they climbed to high places to look towards the mountains.

Because the commotion in the mountains was really too great. Even from a great distance, they could hear the terrifying roars of the anomalies.

The depths of the mountains were in complete chaos. A large number of insects, birds, and other creatures flew into the night sky, fleeing in panic. The sounds of apes crying and tigers roaring in the dense forest were endless.

Even far away in Silver Vine Town, the mysterious Old Noble received a report at the first moment.

His head of silver hair was crystal clear, and his complexion was rosy and bright. At this moment, he put on a tiger skin coat, and his body was as light as a wisp of smoke, instantly appearing on the highest building of the mansion.

Although there was a heavy night fog at this time, he was still looking towards the mountains, and whispered, "I hope the rare item I need is born in the special Nodes."

"A fight broke out?" Qin Ming jumped onto the roof and looked towards the mountains. Double Tree Village wasn't very far away, so he had to be vigilant and prepared.

Fortunately, although the mountains were in chaos this night, it didn't spread to the outside areas. One side had absolute initiative and highly controlled the rhythm.

The next day, many people were hotly discussing that the mountains had changed! Without a doubt, the people from Red Haze City and the local New Life individuals would soon be allowed to enter the mountains to search for special Nodes and gather any rare resources that might exist.

As Shallow Night arrived, Qin Ming ate breakfast and began practicing the New Life Method recorded on the Silk Book. His body immediately felt like it contained a furnace, providing him with a continuous stream of power.

Afterward, he practiced the fighting techniques from the sword manual. Now, when he wielded the Long-handled Black Gold Hammer, it felt like he was casually swinging a hemp stalk, light as a feather.

Xu Yueping pushed the door open and was startled to see him almost twirling the heavy Black Gold Hammer into a flower. But he quickly said, "Little Qin, stop practicing your hammer techniques. Your future father-in-law has sent someone to invite you to meet him."

"Ah?" Qin Ming was stunned, his face full of confusion.

"The Old Noble of Silver Vine Town specifically wants to see you," Xu Yueping informed him.

Qin Ming immediately understood upon hearing this and calmly asked, "It's not just me alone, is it?"

"Well... there will definitely be some selection, but you and Zhou Wubing are the only two who have established a Golden Foundation, so you'll definitely stand out. But at this juncture..." Xu Yueping frowned. He had thought deeply about the previous incident and felt that his initial decision had indeed been ill-considered.

"Not going would be a bit offensive, right?" Qin Ming asked.

Xu Yueping nodded, saying, "It would indeed seem disrespectful. It's said that even the nobles from Red Haze City have visited him in Silver Vine Town. He seems to have quite a background, possibly from a very significant place."

Qin Ming smiled and said, "Then I'll take a trip, freeload some food and drink. At this juncture, there's likely some benefit to be gained."

"You!" Xu Yueping said, pointing at him with a smile.

Xu Yueping had seriously considered it and felt that there would be no harm in going. So many experts from Red Haze City had come; what could the Old Noble possibly want from a young man who had only undergone New Life once? If there were any "serious matters," he could just feign compliance and take whatever benefits were offered.

"Well, I'll go in a bit and also take a look at his daughter, to see why that noble lady is so anxious to marry," Qin Ming said.