The Human Race's Enterprising Spirit

"Brave sir, do you know what dangers lie in that valley? Why does no one who goes in ever come back out?"

Li Yunjing stepped forward and pressed him for an answer.

"Immortal master, how could ordinary folk like us dare go near that valley? We really don't know the details."

The burly man shook his head. "It's what the old folks passed down. They all say it, so we believe them."

"Hmph, a bunch of mortals. Naturally, they were frightened off by the dangers inside."

Fu Chao curled his lip and said disdainfully, "Maybe there's some powerful demon beast in there, but that doesn't mean we can't get through."

"Don't be so sure. If the valley is that mysterious, it must be dangerous. We'd better be careful."

Yu Yunyi shot Fu Chao a glance.

Lu Ruoxi nodded in agreement.

"Brave sir, thank you for telling us."

After thinking for a moment, Li Yunjing said to the burly man, "It's getting late. Could the four of us spend the night in your village? Tomorrow morning, we'll head to that mysterious valley and investigate."

"It's our honor to have immortal masters stay in our village."

The burly man hurriedly nodded. "Please, immortal masters, follow me. I'll take you to the best place in the village."

Led by the burly man, the four of them arrived at a spacious courtyard in the village.

Three thatched huts and a small yard, with a few chickens and ducks here and there—that was the burly man's home.

Though the courtyard was humble, it was kept very clean.

The burly man warmly brought them some food and fresh water, then took his leave.

Li Yunjing and the others naturally had no interest in mortal food, so they left it untouched.

Night fell. The four of them