Answering Doubts

Shen Jiayun's body stiffened slightly, the air vibrating from the spear tip's tremor clearly audible beside her ear, like a gentle caress.

This was the first time an outsider had helped her put on the head ornament. She plucked the blue, translucent beaded flower from her waterfall of dark hair, holding it in her hand.

Qin Ming retracted his spear, then turned to return it.

The owner of the Purple-Gold Spear was somewhat embarrassed. When he lent the spear out earlier, he had said it was indirectly a battle with Nie Rui, clearly flattering him.

Now that he had taken the weapon back, how could he still praise Nie Rui? Was he supposed to boast that the spear in his hand had consecutively defeated the most powerful twins of Red Haze City in the last twenty years?

He thought that he should probably put the spear away at home. Using it again would be a bit too conspicuous, constantly reminding everyone of today's great battle, which was equivalent to constantly reminding everyone that Nie Rui and Shen Jiayun had been defeated by the same person.

Mu Qing spoke without reservation, saying, "You have to keep this spear safe, it's a great memento."

The young noble holding the spear immediately felt awkward, his embarrassment doubling.

Only then did many people come to their senses. It was hard to imagine that Nie Rui and Shen Jiayun had been defeated by a young man whose physical qualities were inferior to theirs.

"That young man's spear technique has a touch of returning to simplicity, opening the boundary between life and death in a plain manner, fully displaying the true meaning of fighting techniques!"

Several nobles nearing thirty years old commented, already having undergone Third New Life, their vision very sharp.

"The killing intent is restrained. At first, it seems like a leisurely stroll, listening to the spring rain, but suddenly it connects with the falling thunder in the sky, the spear shadows erupting like lightning, truly not simple."

The twins who amazed Red Haze City tasted defeat in a remote place, and it was at the hands of someone their age. This matter naturally had a significant impact. If it were to spread, probably few would believe it.

But the real results were here, witnessed by a group of young nobles.

"Heroic and spirited, the charm of that spear strike really dazzled my eyes." Some noble girls whispered.

"Hey, I noticed Shen Jiayun was absentmindedly fiddling with the beaded flower, she was briefly lost in thought."

Shen Jiayun lightly landed on the back of the Black Tiger and left with a group of nobles. The people here dispersed.

Before parting, the twins of Red Haze City had specifically said a few more words to Qin Ming, saying that the Night Mist World was vast and boundless, full of countless mysteries, and they looked forward to meeting again in the future, when they would each have reached higher peaks.

When those young nobles left, they all took a deep look at Qin Ming.

Some also came over to chat with him, talking briefly, saying that if he went to Red Haze City in the future, he could look for them.

This battle was purely accidental and unexpected, but it did allow Qin Ming's name to enter the ears of many people before he even entered Red Haze City.

In the eyes of many, although his physical qualities were not in the strongest ranks, that kind of fighting technique that turned decay into magic, and the brilliant means of improvisation, left a deep impression. His combat talent was rare to find, which was quite terrifying and rare, and he was already a rising star.

"He's actually so powerful that he convinced Nie Rui. After this battle, Nie Rui no longer hesitated and is going to take another path."

In Black White Mountain, other young nobles were surprised to hear this, and some even came to see what Qin Ming looked like.

Cao Long, Mu Qing, and Wei Zhirou came forward, finally helping Qin Ming to fend off a lot of trouble, and things gradually calmed down.

"Qin Ming, after the beginning of spring next year, at the latest before midsummer, you should hurry to Red Haze City to register. But it's a bit of a pity that your strength is still a bit low now." Mu Qing said.

"Ah?" Qin Ming asked, puzzled.

Wei Zhirou explained, "At that time, you may have the opportunity to come into contact with higher-level knowledge. Even the advanced Willpower Skill that is usually kept secret, you may be able to learn some of it."

Cao Long added, "At that time, the giant cities will come to select people. As long as you perform brightly enough, you may get the opportunity to change your life's destiny."

If Qin Ming hadn't unexpectedly fought Nie Rui and Shen Jiayun today and defeated them, Cao Long and Mu Qing wouldn't have told him this, because it wouldn't have been very meaningful.

"If it really doesn't work out, you can study in Red Haze City for a year and wait for next year's opportunity. If you can achieve a Third New Life, your chances will be greater. At that time, you might be able to enter a more famous giant city."

They knew that someone with a Golden Foundation wouldn't take long to achieve a Second New Life, but that wasn't enough. Unless they had "divine wisdom," special abilities, or rare endowments, it would be difficult to be valued in advance.

Xu Yueping and Yang Yongqing knew that after the arrival of spring, Qin Ming would most likely leave this place.

Qin Ming learned about the situation in detail. Because it was a casual conversation, he casually asked many other questions, but they were all brought up inadvertently.

For example, when talking about what kind of spiritual substances could help people achieve New Life, Cao Long casually mentioned Mineral Essence, and Qin Ming took the opportunity to inquire in detail.

"Mineral Essence is an active substance extracted from mineral veins. Drinking it can improve physical fitness, but whether or not one can achieve New Life depends entirely on luck. Even so, it is still very expensive."

"Why?" Qin Ming asked.

Cao Long said, "Because, as long as you take Mineral Essence for the first time, no matter how many times you have achieved New Life, it can improve your physique, and there is a 50% chance that it can allow you to achieve New Life again."

Wei Zhirou said, "This is what makes it most precious, and it is loved by some old men whose strength is difficult to improve, because other conventional methods can no longer allow them to achieve New Life, but Mineral Essence brings a possibility."

Qin Ming asked, "Is there no effect if you take it a second time?"

Mu Qing said, "It's not that it has no effect at all, it's about one-tenth of the first time. In addition, unless you can get a higher level of Mineral Essence, such as a kind of bright red Mineral Essence like the evening glow, known as Blood of the Earth, you won't see one or two bottles of it in Red Haze City in a year."

Judging from her words, there were obviously higher levels of Mineral Essence, which could only be seen in giant cities.

Qin Ming knew that they would probably leave in two or three days, so he chatted more and naturally asked for advice on various issues.

When mentioning the mysterious products in the Nodes, Qin Ming inevitably wanted to understand the special features of Mutton Fat Jade Iron.

The three of them were also very interested in this topic and talked with great interest.

"Every time Heavenly Light descends, it can nourish a lot of amazing things. Some extremely rare materials, after being refined into mysterious weapons, can be passed down through generations and can protect and prosper a family. There are even unparalleled mysterious products that can be used to protect a country."

Cao Long's eyes were very fiery. This was why he was actively searching in the mountains. The products born in the Nodes could be of any level.

"Although Mutton Fat Jade Iron is not the rarest, it is also extremely precious, far exceeding ordinary iron, and has great uses."

Finally, the three of them mentioned the information that Qin Ming wanted to know.

Mutton Fat Jade Iron does not need to be tempered thousands of times. Even refining it ten thousand times will not add anything to it. Its material is excellent. After being refined into a weapon, it can cut open the scales of giant beasts and poses a great threat to those who protect themselves with Heavenly Light.

This is not the most important thing, because some weapons made of other materials are also tough enough and unparalleled in sharpness.

"If a weapon made of Mutton Fat Jade Iron is damaged, if it is not serious, it can be warmed and nourished by Heavenly Light, and it can slowly recover completely."

Qin Ming was surprised. This kind of weapon or armor was really a bit magical.

"The most magical thing about Mutton Fat Jade Iron is that holding it can kill some special things."

This sentence startled Qin Ming, and he realized that he knew too little about this world.

Mu Qing said, "In this vast and dark world, how many areas have Fire Springs? Those giant cities, though brilliant, can only be regarded as faint firefly lands in the boundless night. The more vast areas are a piece of ink, as deep as an abyss. There are always some inexplicable things, and sometimes you need to use some relatively rare weapons such as Mutton Fat Jade Iron to deal with them."

Qin Ming asked her to explain in detail, because he was really confused.

Mu Qing said, "For example, some things that you can't see with your eyes are useless to stab with an ordinary spear. The spearhead seems to be stuck in the air. If you change to a weapon made of Mutton Fat Jade Iron, one shot may pierce a string of strange blood flowers and kill certain things."

Qin Ming sighed, "I am in a remote place and know nothing about these things. The dark and boundless world is really too mysterious."

Wei Zhirou opened her mouth, "Why do some secret sects enshrine gods? It's because of various unknowns, mysteries, some things that cannot be spoken of, cannot be explained."

Old Man Liu patted his chest and said, "Luckily, we don't have that here."

Mu Qing smiled and said, "How do you know we don't, old man? Even if they exist, ordinary people just can't see them."

"Don't scare me. The older I get, the smaller my courage. I still want to live for a few more decades."

Cao Long said, "Don't worry, even we have never seen them."

Qin Ming thought for a moment and asked, "Are people from beyond the world very powerful?"

Wei Zhirou nodded and said, "Some people from beyond the world have paths that can be described as incomparably glorious, unparalleled."

"How strong are they?" Qin Ming asked. He really wanted to know, because the young man who severely injured him was wearing a feather coat and should be from beyond the world.

Mu Qing said, "Don't think so much. All you need to do now is work hard to improve yourself. When you enter the giant city and your strength increases again, if you are found to have special talents during the examination, you can also change your path."

Although they didn't say much, it was enough to illustrate the horror of people from beyond the world.

Moreover, from what they meant, they seemed to have already changed their paths.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment and knew that they were not ordinary New Life, one had long taken the Giant Spirit God route, one had a tail, and Wei Zhirou, who was with them, must also have something special.

After Qin Ming stayed up another night, he finally fell asleep, which completely relieved him. Not being able to sleep was too painful.

During this time, the giant beasts of Red Haze City pulled grain carts, crossed the snow-blocked mountain roads, and finally transported the grain over, and the entire area suddenly boiled.

Although the grain price was slightly expensive, considering the transportation costs, this was already a very sincere price, essentially to relieve the predicament.

"Don't rush to buy, don't worry, the grain price will not increase, and more will be sent later."

Cao Long, Mu Qing, Wei Zhirou and others were already packing their luggage, preparing to embark on their return journey, but news came from the mountains that multiple special Nodes had been discovered in a Great Rift Valley area, and more Nodes were being found one after another.

Suddenly, three teams of people rushed into the mountains, asking Qin Ming, Old Man Liu and others to lead the way.

This time, some old guys followed in the team, such as Cao Long's seventh uncle who had eaten the Longevity Tree.

The Black Mountain Goat under Yang Yongqing immediately peed first as a sign of respect when he saw him.

Old Man Liu's big yellow dog also had a stress reaction and immediately defecated.

Cao Laoqi's nose was almost crooked with anger when he saw it, and he shouted that he would eat Black Mountain Goat meat and yellow dog meat when he turned around.

The others wanted to laugh, but they could only hold back.

"After you send us to the place, you don't have to participate. It's too dangerous there!" Cao Long said.

There was no doubt that this would be their last action before leaving, and a great battle was likely to break out. With the dense appearance of Nodes, all parties would be seeing red.

In fact, after Old Man Liu led the team to the Great Rift Valley, he immediately pulled Qin Ming, Xu Yueping, and Yang Yongqing and turned around and ran, returning directly to the village.

Old Man Liu said, "We've made it through ninety-nine prayers, and everything has been peaceful. We're just one step away from the end. We must stay away from there, guard the bottom line of safety, and it's good if nothing happens!"

Although Qin Ming had some reliance, he would not be eroded by those Heavenly Light after entering the Nodes, and he could be safe and sound inside, but in the end he still held back.

At this time, not to mention the people of Red Haze City would be seeing red, it is estimated that the alien races in the mountains would be attracted.

However, some local organizations are inhumane, ordering each village to send people to join them in their mountain operations.

The messenger was a New Life from Golden Chicken Ridge, arriving on a fast-running Walking Chicken. He could only be considered a lackey this time, acting under orders. A real bandit from Golden Chicken Ridge had arrived.

In the final stage, their eyes also turned red, wanting to plunder the mysterious products of Black White Mountain.

"This is not our decision alone. We have joined forces with the Three-Eyed Sect. You can weigh the consequences yourselves. If you really don't send anyone, there will be repercussions afterward!"

This was clearly a threat. If they didn't comply, they would be retaliated against afterward.

"Each village should send people according to the size of its population, but they must be New Lifes."

Qin Ming immediately understood that these people feared the Heavenly Light in the Nodes and wanted to find people to replace them in searching, truly not regarding the New Lifes of each village as human beings, not caring about their lives.

"I'll go!" Qin Ming insisted on pushing Old Man Liu, Xu Yueping, Yang Yongqing, and the others back. For a small village like theirs, one person was enough.

He calmly followed the New Life from Golden Chicken Ridge into the mountain, but the killing intent in his heart gradually boiled over.