Mo Cha had been injured, and Zhao Qianyuan had been killed. The impact of this incident was extremely severe, causing many formal disciples interested in the Return-to-Ruins Secret Realm to hesitate.
The Return-to-Ruins Secret Realm, which only opened once every 101 years, had already been dangerous. Now, with an additional group of mysterious people, the danger had doubled. Anyone would have treated it cautiously.
Although his business had been affected, Xu Changqing did not care much.
After all, the real money was only made in the first ten days. Once more competitors joined later on, everyone had more choices, and profits naturally declined.
He had already recouped his investment anyway, so it did not matter how much he earned afterward.
Night fell, and Xu Changqing was cooking alone at home when the Fire Crow suddenly let out a warning cry of "Cawoo" from outside.
He swiftly switched to Shared Vision and discovered someone approaching.
It was a woman dressed in a moon-white gown.
The longer Xu Changqing looked, the more familiar she seemed. Finally, he exclaimed in surprise, "Ruo Qunshuang?"
Before long, Ruo Qunshuang was standing outside the Spirit Fields.
It was her first time here, so she curiously surveyed her surroundings.
The five mu of Spirit Fields were all cultivating flourishing spirit plants—either Spirit Rice or medicinal herbs, along with all manner of melons, fruits, and vegetables. The sight was especially abundant.
The stone house opposite her was brightly lit, and a shadow could vaguely be seen moving inside.
As clinking sounds rang out, an enticing aroma of food drifted from within.
It looked like someone was cooking.
Ruo Qunshuang was about to approach when a sudden whimpering sound came from the other side.
Looking carefully, she found a dog's head poking out of its kennel, baring its teeth