The Scenery Inside the Ruins

Nan Jue also noticed the change and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "It seems we made the right choice; there won't be any more problems from now on."

She was just joking, but she really didn't want to put too much pressure on the three of them. Actually, she was just as panicked inside... and now she can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Tang Miao nodded. The restrictive lightning diminished, and the three of them suddenly felt as if they had passed through a waterfall curtain. After encountering some resistance, the view ahead opened up...

A green field and a vast sea of flowers appeared abruptly before them, a scene as beautiful as an oil painting, leaving the three of them stunned.

Tang Miao noticed that the bead, which hadn't been flashing much before, suddenly started to move again!

Now that the restriction was gone, Nan Jue was no longer in Tang Miao's arms and began to look around.

In the distance, at the edge of the sea of flowers and green fields, there is a small town. The colors are very vibrant, but it does not have an ancient feel. It sits in such a picturesque place, like a fantasy wonderland!

"Look, there's a city!"

Jiang Shaoxu looked in the direction Nan Jue pointed and said in surprise, "How is this possible? We should have entered the eye of the storm, so how come there is such a large space that looks like a paradise on earth?"

Despite the tingling sensation in her body, Tang Miao smiled with shining eyes and said, "This should be a separate space. I think we've found the entrance to the treasure trove."

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Jiang Shaoxu said with a look of disdain, "Look at your pathetic self."

"There's nothing I can do. We're just country bumpkins, what's the point of us ever being successful?" He was completely unconcerned about her disdain.

Jiang Shaoxu didn't mind and continued, "Then why don't you become my live-in son-in-law? Although my family isn't as wealthy as Zhao Manyan's, we can still provide you with all the necessary resources."

Tang Miao decisively changed the subject, saying, "Let's go, let's go treasure hunting inside!"

If he hadn't been so promiscuous, being a live-in son-in-law wouldn't have been a bad idea. But with so many emotional entanglements, how could he possibly be a son-in-law or a kept man?

Jiang Shaoxu may seem carefree, but her possessiveness is even more excessive than mine... This is why Tang Miao, despite liking her very much, dares not make any promises.

Seeing that Tang Miao was giving her the runaround again, Jiang Shaoxu stomped her feet in anger, but Tang Miao had already walked away. What could she do?

Following Nan Jue into this secluded city, Tang Miao would have found it hard to believe that it had been sealed away for so long if he hadn't been able to travel here. The entire city was still filled with the unique fragrance of flowers and plants, without any sense of decay. The huge black storm was like a wall of time, freezing this independent space in the eye of the storm in the past.

As Jiang Shaoxu walked along, he was also drawn to the flowers and plants. "This is probably the oldest city in South America, there are even these ancient floral emblems at the entrance!"

Tang Miao glanced at the flower, but wasn't very interested.

Jiang Shaoxu then explained, "This flower has a history. It's called Li Fan, a very rare variety that disappeared from the South American continent about thirty years ago. When they still existed, this rare flower could be used to make wine. My grandfather kept a bottle of this Li Fan Flower, saying it was for when I found my Mr. Right."

As she spoke, Jiang Shaoxu looked at Tang Miao with satisfaction, but the latter pretended not to understand. She could only pout and continue, "He'll only open it for a drink when that heartless man is willing to marry me!!"

Furthermore, this Li Fan Flower" is quite special. In the past, when there weren't so many Mind Element mages, it could be used as a substitute for poppies as an anesthetic, having a calming and soothing effect. Poppies, after all, contain harmful substances and can be addictive, but Lifan has no side effects. It is said that the origin of Mind Element Magic is more or less related to this flower.

Neither Tang Miao nor Nan Jue had ever heard of flowers and plants that could be used in place of Mind Element Magic.

Nan Jue asked doubtfully, "Then can you deduce the age of this city?"

Jiang Shaoxu shook her head and walked away into the distance. "No, this flower is rare and precious. I don't know when it started being used, but I think the cities and families that use it as their emblem must be recorded in Peru history books. We can find out when we go out. Besides, I'm not interested in history. I'm just curious if these extinct Li Fan flowers are still growing here..."

It's clear that Jiang Shaoxu cares a lot about Li Fan Flower; she has already begun searching for her in this ancient city. The city isn't very large, and it's quiet and peaceful, so there shouldn't be any danger.

Nan Jue was also attracted by some of the things here, while Tang Miao searched in the direction the bead pointed.

The entire town is remarkably well-preserved, as if frozen in time, no longer flowing by. The streets are spotless, and the houses show no signs of age. It's like stepping into a beautiful and charming foreign town, where everything is peaceful except for the complete absence of people.

Following the guidance of the beads, he crossed the wide street and discovered a very beautiful fountain at the intersection ahead.

It is beautiful because of the graceful female sculpture on the fountain, whose serpentine waist and delicate, smooth abdomen are particularly eye-catching.

In terms of body proportions, she is indeed somewhat different from Asians, with a relatively slender upper body and an impressive bust, possessing a slenderness and fullness that is not common among Eastern women.

At this moment, the bead had reached its peak intensity. Tang Miao glanced at the clear spring pool, and then at the sculpture of the beautiful woman in her thin veil.

After a pause, Tang Miao sensed a peculiar energy emanating from the statue. He then shattered it with a single punch. Sure enough, the bead became even more agitated the instant it was destroyed. The Qilin, however, seemed uninterested and made no move. Tang Miao placed the bead inside and began absorbing its energy...

However, the bead seemed to have absorbed only about a third of the liquid before it could absorb no more, and the crystalline liquid never decreased.

Seeing that the bead couldn't absorb the liquid and the Qilin didn't react at all, Tang Miao took out a bottle and collected the remaining liquid. He was vague about other things, but this liquid could help his Contract Beast improve its abilities in a short time!

The bead was now about a third full of energy, and Tang Miao had also received an extra bottle. For him, this was already a very rewarding and worthwhile trip!