Fang Xuan frowned slightly and said calmly, "I have offended you much today. Farewell!"
After leaving the Thatched Hut, Lingxi asked in confusion, "Why are we leaving? That fellow is being far too unreasonable!"
Fang Xuan shook his head. "Let us first explore the depths of these mountains. It will not be too late to return if something changes."
Within the mountains, spirit mist permeated the air. Peaks sprawled like giant beasts, and countless mysteries and dangers lurked within the ancient forests.
Fang Xuan and Lingxi traveled through the forest as usual when dark clouds suddenly filled the sky. A strange purple radiance streaked across the heavens like a meteor and crashed into a nearby valley. Driven by intense curiosity, Fang Xuan went to investigate. When he arrived, he saw a massive black vortex raging within the valley, emanating a heart-pounding aura. Before he could react, a powerful suction force swept him inside.
When Fang Xuan regained consciousness, he found himself in an entirely unfamiliar world. The sky was an eerie blood-red, the earth was cracked open with scorching magma flowing through it, and the air reeked of pungent sulfur. Low growls echoed in his ears as a pack of demon beasts resembling wolves, their bodies wreathed in black flames, watched him like tigers stalking their prey.
Even Lingxi, who had been traveling with him, had vanished without a trace!
Fang Xuan was greatly alarmed and instinctively tightened his grip on the Short Blade he used for gathering herbs. These demon beasts were enormous, each as large as an adult yak, their eyes gleaming with bloodlust. The leader threw back its head and let out a long howl before pouncing at Fang Xuan first. Fang Xuan twisted aside, narrowly avoiding the fatal strike. He knew full well that if he