Suddenly finding himself back in ancient times, Meng Qi's state of mind might have been consummate and powerful, but he still couldn't help being shaken and stunned. If the men aboard the mechanical bird had been anything more than Orifice Opening experts, they might have glimpsed the traces leaking from his Heart of Origin Seal.
"Which way should I go to reach Luocheng?" Meng Qi drew a light breath, reined in his turbulent emotions, and managed a smile.
There were still many things he wanted to ask to confirm whether he had really traveled back to the Middle Ages Era. But the matter concerned his own secrets, and if outsiders noticed anything amiss, trouble could follow. In unfamiliar territory, he might inadvertently provoke an enemy he couldn't handle yet. It was like secretly shearing wool: you couldn't keep shearing the same sheep. Asking around here and there was the way to go.
The man at the front pointed left. "Head north all the way. When you reach a river, follow it downstream. The first major city you come to will be Luocheng."
"Many thanks, brother." Meng Qi clasped his hands, then turned and flew north.
The Orifice Opening experts seemed accustomed to Outer Scenery experts, as if they were everywhere. They could also fly with the help of their devices, so there was no need to envy them too much.
Once he was out of their sight, Meng Qi reined in his escaping light and emerged completely from the haze that had lingered in his mind. He first examined himself carefully.
The moment he did, Meng Qi realized something was wrong. His gaze froze, and his expression turned grave:
The Overlord's Absolute Saber was gone!
The Overlord's Absolute Saber, which should have been concealed within his Dharmakaya, was gone!
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