Business Under Threat, Calling for Backup with Communication Talismans (3/3)

Although he was indeed a little surprised, Xu Changqing still didn't feel curious.

Therefore, when the flying giant sword of the Immortal Sect arrived, he immediately boarded it.

After waiting for a while, several more disciples came aboard, and when the time came, they left the flying ferry.

Just as the flying giant sword carried Xu Changqing and the others into the air, a loud "boom" suddenly rang out from the distant Black Forest, as if something had exploded, causing the ground to tremble violently.

Even more, a powerful shockwave swept in from a great distance, shredding the vegetation in its path and tearing flying birds and insects to pieces.

Even the Giant Flying Sword, controlled by a Metal Spiritual Root and protected by the Immortal Sect's array, shook violently, causing all the people sitting on it to tremble. This shows just how powerful the impact was.

Xu Changqing's expression changed slightly, and he immediately shouted, "Go, go quickly!"

This matter is most likely related to the cave abode [Huang Yuanhua of Human-Grade Golden Core].

If nothing unexpected happens, many people must have died after that explosion, so we need to get away from this dangerous place as soon as possible.

What's that noise?

"It seems something happened in the Black Forest!"

"Holy crap!"

At this moment, the entire Dongqing City was in an uproar.

Everyone knows that there are monsters in the Black Forest, making it extremely dangerous, but this situation is absolutely unprecedented.

As you can see, many cultivators took to the air using their means of transportation, all looking in the direction from which the explosion originated.

Some of the bolder ones even moved closer to that direction.

However, before the aftermath had subsided, another wave of trouble arose.

Boom!

A second loud bang.

Immediately afterwards, an even more violent shockwave surged toward this side at an even faster speed, shattering all the flowers, trees, and even the soil into pieces.

Those cultivators who wanted to get close didn't even have time to dodge; their flesh and blood instantly turned into countless chunks of meat, and fragments of internal organs and foul-smelling blood poured down like rain.

Many people were sprayed in the face, and many were so frightened that they wet themselves.

Those who had originally wanted to check the situation quickly retreated back into the city, not daring to go out at all.

Whoosh!

The Giant Flying Sword finally stabilized, then its blade trembled and immediately transformed into a sharp golden light, slicing through the sky at an extremely fast speed and disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

"Call!"

Xu Changqing let out a long sigh.

Although I knew something bad would happen, I didn't expect it to be this big. I wonder how many people will die this time.

"What exactly happened in the Black Forest?" The surrounding disciples all looked shaken.

However, everyone looked bewildered; no one knew what was going on.

An hour later, everyone finally returned safely to the Dongting Immortal Sect.

When Xu Changqing stepped back onto the solid ground of [Foundry Peak] and saw that he was surrounded by fellow disciples, and even some familiar faces on the arena, his heart finally settled down.

I never imagined that Dongqing City could be so dangerous. I wonder how many unknown secrets lie hidden deep within the Black Forest.

It seems there was a deeper reason why this Golden Core True Person Wang chose to establish the Rogue Cultivator Market in that location.

Hu Bugui exclaimed excitedly, "Old Xu is back?!"

Xu Changqing asked in surprise, "Why is Lao Zhao in the ring?"

Almost without exception, the entire fishing trio—Ziji, Hu Bugui, and Zhao Ziyue —did not particularly enjoy fighting and preferred the life of cultivating immortality.

Especially this Zhao Ziyue, besides bringing rain to Xu Changqing's Spirit Fields, he only thinks about fishing. It's unbelievable that he actually stepped onto the arena for the first time.

Hu Bugui immediately said with a serious expression, "Someone is stealing our business, and their methods are extremely malicious. They even stole our barbecue seasoning."

Lao Zhao was furious, so he made a bet with the other party: whoever lost would voluntarily withdraw from the Foundry Peak Plaza.

"You acted impulsively! Why didn't you wait for me to come back?" Xu Changqing squinted at the arena upon hearing this.

Zhao Ziyue has Water Spirit Root, while the person opposite him has Earth Spirit Root.

Because his Spirit Root was suppressed, Zhao Ziyue was at a great disadvantage in battle.

It is only by virtue of the unique and enduring spiritual power of the Water Spirit Root that it has been able to hold on until now, but even so, it still cannot gain the slightest advantage.

It's obvious that the other side is well-prepared.

It's likely that Zhao Ziyue, Hu Bugui, and even Xu Changqing have all been thoroughly investigated by someone.

"Old Xu, you have to think of a way. We can't really withdraw from the Foundry Peak, can we?" Hu Bugui didn't want to give up his profits so easily.

Fewer and fewer people were joining the franchise, and now such a formidable competitor has emerged.

Xu Changqing frowned. "The franchise fee alone earns at least ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stone every day, not even including the subsequent profits from ingredients. It's indeed easy for others to target us."

Hu Bugui couldn't help but ask, "Then what should we do?"

Looking at Zhao Ziyue, who was struggling on the arena, Xu Changqing thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll try contacting some acquaintances to see if they're willing to help. If that doesn't work, we'll just have to give up the profits from the Foundry Peak."

Hu Bugui said with a bitter face, "I've tried, but no one is willing to help."

Xu Changqing didn't say anything, but immediately took out several Communication Talisman.

One of them is of Li Sancai.

One of them is Chu Qiu.

One of them is Bai Ling'er.

One of them is Han Xin.

Of all the people I know, these are the only ones who might be able to help.

Chu Qiu is away attending some kind of Crossing Festival.

Li Sancai has his cousin's backing, but Li Lingbi is currently hunting monsters in the Central Region.

That leaves only Bai Ling'er and Han Xin.

Bai Ling'er's father was a talisman cultivator, so he must have a high status.

However, the two have not had any contact recently.

Therefore, after much deliberation, Xu Changqing first injected his own Wood Spiritual Power into Han Xin's Communication Talisman.

This person also has Earth Spirit Root and is a formation master; perhaps they can be of help.

Time ticked by, and Xu Changqing's Wood Spiritual Power continued to dwindle.

However, Han Xin on the other end did not respond and the call never went through.

Xu Changqing complained, "Big sister, you can't possibly be drunk first thing in the morning, can you?"

"Hey~"

Finally, Han Xin's rather hoarse voice came from the other side, as if she had just woken up.

"Sister Han~"

"You are... Xu Changqing?"

"I've run into a bit of trouble, could you help me out?"

"You think you can ask me for help now?"

"I won't ask for anything for nothing. If I can help, I will definitely repay you with a generous gift!"

"Tsk tsk tsk... I'll get up and come find you right now."

"I am not in the Spirit Fields."

"Where are you?"

"I'm at Foundry Peak!"

Soon, communication with Han Xin was lost.

The other person had just woken up and was rushing over here.

Fortunately, the Foundry Peak is directly above the Earth Vein, so it shouldn't take too long.

After much deliberation, Xu Changqing felt that Han Xin alone wasn't enough, so he channeled his own Wood Spiritual Power into Li Sancai's Communication Talisman to see if he could be of any help!