"Some answers can only be found there."
Xiao Xuance said no more, just took out a jade slip from his arms and handed it to Gu Sheng.
"This is my Myriad Spirits Palace's distress signal. If you are in danger, crush it. If there are Myriad Spirits Palace disciples nearby, they will definitely come to help."
Gu Sheng took the jade slip and put it away solemnly.
"Thank you."
"Take care."
Xiao Xuance handed over.
"Myriad Spirits Palace too."
Gu Sheng returned the favor, turned around and left, his back looking particularly tall and straight in the sunset.
After leaving Myriad Spirits Palace, Gu Sheng did not go directly to the Spirit Flame Mountain Range, but turned to the Linlang Pavilion in the city.
He wanted to see Miss Tantai before departure, inform him of Ying's situation, and say goodbye.
Gu Sheng As soon as he stepped into the Linlang Pavilion door, a maid in a lavender dress came up to him.
"Senior Gu!"
The maid bowed respectfully.
Gu Sheng nodded slightly.
"Is Pavilion Master Tantai here?"
The maid looked troubled.
"The pavilion master took the shadow girl to Medicine King Valley three days ago. The shadow girl's injury was strange, and the pavilion master said that only Medicine King Valley's 'Nine Revolutions Soul Returning Pill' can cure it."
Gu Sheng frowned slightly.
"Did she say when she would return?"
"At least half a month."
the maid replied.
"The Pavilion Master left a message before he left. If Senior Gu comes to visit, please don't worry about it and just concentrate on your own affairs."
Gu Sheng was silent for a moment and took out a letter from his arms.
"When the Pavilion Master returns, give this letter to her."
"Yes."
The maid took the letter with both hands and put it away carefully.
When we left Linlang Pavilion, it was completely dark.
The lights in the city gradually turned on, and the streets were still bustling with people.
Gu Sheng walked through several busy streets and arrived at the Monster Station in the east of the city.
The station occupies a vast area, and dozens of monsters of various shapes are locked in special iron cages. Some are spitting out flames, and some are flapping their wings to fly.
The air is filled with the unique fishy smell of monsters, mixed with the smell of feed and herbs.
"Your Majesty, you want to rent a monster car?"
A middle-aged man who looked like a steward came forward with a smile on his face.
Gu Sheng nodded.
"Go to Spirit Flame City, the sooner the better."
The steward's eyes lit up.
"Spirit Flame City is 20,000 miles away. It takes five days for an ordinary monster cart to pull the cart. If you use the third-level Gale Wolf to pull the cart, it can be reached in three days. It's just the price."
Gu Sheng directly throws a storage bag.
"Third-level Gale Wolf, I want the best frame."
The steward caught the storage bag, glanced at it with his consciousness, and immediately smiled.
"Your Majesty, you are very happy! I will prepare it right away. I guarantee it will be the most comfortable Cloud Pattern Sandalwood car. Shock Absorption Array is the latest car with the latest inscriptions!"
Half an hour later, a dark carriage stopped at the door of the inn.
The cart was pulled by a giant wolf with a shoulder height of nearly two meters. Its silver-gray hair shone coldly in the moonlight, and there was a faint cyan airflow surrounding its four legs.
As the steward said, the carriage is indeed made of high-grade Cloud Pattern Sandalwood, with complex formation patterns engraved on the surface.
"Sir, please get in the car."
The steward opened the car door himself.
"Gale Wolf has been tamed. No need to stop for feeding on the way. Spirit Flame City will arrive on time in three days."
Gu Sheng boarded the carriage and found that the interior space was much larger than it appeared from the outside. It was obvious that a space expansion spell had been used.
The carriage is equipped with soft couches, coffee tables, and even a small bookshelf.
"Let's go."
Gu Sheng said lightly.
The steward respectfully exited the carriage, closed the door and shouted to the coachman.
"Let's go!"
Gale Wolf raised his head and let out a long howl, with wind on his four legs, pulling the carriage into the air, and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.
The cabin is surprisingly smooth, with almost no bumps felt.
Gu Sheng sat cross-legged on the soft couch, took out the map given by Xiao Xuance and studied it again.
The markings on the map were blurry, but a red dot marked with special ink caught his attention.
"Spirit Flame Mountain Chi Yan Valley."
Gu Sheng tapped the red dot with his fingertips, thoughtfully.
Three days later, at noon.
The carriage landed slowly on a dusty official road.
In the distance, a red city stands majestically with towering walls.
"Sir, Spirit Flame City has arrived."
The coachman's respectful voice came from outside the door.
Gu Sheng put away the map and opened the door. A wave of heat hit us, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur.
The official road was crowded with people waiting to enter the city, forming a long queue that stretched hundreds of meters.
"So many people?"
Gu Sheng frowned slightly.
The driver wiped his sweat.
"My guest is unaware that Spirit Flame City is the only supply point before entering Spirit Flame Mountain Range. Thousands of warriors come here every day. In addition, there are recent rumors that a rare treasure has been born in Spirit Flame Mountain, so there are more people than usual."
Gu Sheng nodded, paid the balance and walked towards the city gate.
Among the people queuing up were people from all religions and professions, including lone knights carrying long swords, mercenary teams traveling together, and even a few children of aristocratic families dressed in gorgeous clothes.
Everyone was sweating profusely from the scorching sun, but no one dared to complain—two rows of fully armed guards stood on both sides of the city gate, with sharp eyes.
Gu Sheng After waiting in line for about half an hour, we finally approached the city gate. At this moment, there was a sudden commotion ahead.
"Black Tortoise Realm is amazing? Why did you jump in line!"
A rough voice yelled.
"Shut up!"
The guard shouted.
"According to the rules of Spirit Flame City, strong people above Black Tortoise Realm can enter the city without inspection! If you dare to make noise again, you will be expelled from the city!"
The crowd fell silent immediately, but dissatisfaction continued to spread.
Gu Sheng shook his head and continued to move forward slowly.
one of the guards asked mechanically when it was finally his turn.
"Name? Cultivation level? Where are you from?"
"Gu Sheng."
Gu Sheng replied calmly.
"Earth Martial Realm, from Great Desolation City."
The registration book in the guard's hand fell to the ground with a clatter, and the surroundings were so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
"Earth Martial Realm?"
The guard repeated stammeringly, his face instantly turning pale.
Gu Sheng nodded slightly.
The guard suddenly jumped up, quickly picked up the register, and stepped aside respectfully.
"My lord, please forgive me! According to the rules, strong people above Black Tortoise Realm can enter the city without inspection. Please!"
A chorus of exclamations and murmurs erupted from the surrounding queue.
"Earth Martial Realm?!"
"So young Earth Martial Realm?"
"Great Desolation City is that Gu family?"
Gu Sheng ignored the commotion around him and walked straight through the city gate.
The guards moved out of the way and bowed their heads in salute.
He could feel countless eyes of awe, jealousy, or inquiry falling on his back, but he had long been accustomed to these.
Gu Sheng When we stepped into Spirit Flame City, the afterglow of the setting sun coated the bluestone city wall with a layer of gold.
He frowned slightly, feeling the completely different atmosphere of this city and Great Desolation City.
When the two guards in gray-brown leather armor at the city gate saw him approaching, they immediately straightened their backs and put their right fists on their left chests - this was Spirit Flame City's standard etiquette for the Earth Martial Realm strong men.
"Senior, please come in."
The guard on the left said respectfully, with unconcealable envy in his eyes. Here Spirit Flame City and Earth Martial Realm are already considered masters.
Gu Sheng nodded slightly, but was secretly surprised.
Twenty thousand miles away, Great Desolation City, the gatekeeper was at least a sect-level practitioner, but here, he glanced at the two guards, but they were just Black Tortoise Realm.
He strolled into the city.
There are many shops on both sides of the street, and there are many pedestrians, but there are few high-level warriors.
Gu Sheng According to custom, he first found a clean-looking inn to stay.
There are two red lanterns hanging in front of the inn called "Qingsongju", which are particularly eye-catching in the dusk.
"Do you want to be a guest or stay in a hotel?"
The waiter behind the counter saw Gu Sheng entering the door and immediately greeted him attentively.
"Staying in a hotel, I need a room."
Gu Sheng throws a mid-grade Spirit Stone.
Xiao Er's eyes lit up, and his hands were shaking a little when he took the spirit stone.
"Okay! Tianzi Room No. 3, I will take you up here!"
Gu Sheng waved his hand.
"No, I'll go by myself. First prepare some wine and food and send them to the room."
He was about to go upstairs when his ears suddenly twitched. A table of guests in the corner of the hall caught his attention.
There was a thin barrier of infuriating energy around the table. Ordinary people could not hear the conversation inside, but it was useless to Gu Sheng.
".Xie Family That girl will enter the mountain tomorrow, and our people are ready."
A thin male voice whispered.
"Spirit Flame Immortal Herb must grab it. As long as Xie Family's hope is cut off, there is no fear that Xie Qingxuan will not give in."
Another husky voice sneered.
"Second Elder said that after the matter is completed, each person will add fifty High-grade Spirit Stone."
Gu Sheng went straight up the stairs without stopping.
He didn't want to get involved in such noisy matters, but the word "Xie Family" made his heart move. Among the four major Great Desolation City families, there is one Xie Family.
Room Tianzi No. 3 is spacious and bright, and the window faces an old locust tree in the backyard of the inn.
Gu Sheng As soon as he put down his luggage, there was a knock on the door.
"Sir, your food and drinks."
The waiter came in respectfully carrying a tray.
Gu Sheng casually threw out another low-grade Spirit Stone as a reward, and the waiter withdrew gratefully.
As soon as he picked up the chopsticks, the door was knocked again.
This time the knock on the door was soft and somewhat hesitant.
"Who?"
Gu Sheng put down his chopsticks and frowned slightly.
There was silence outside the door for a few seconds before a clear female voice came.
"Senior, I take the liberty of interrupting you. I have something important to ask of you, my little lady."
Gu Sheng When his consciousness swept away, there was a girl in a green dress and a young guard standing outside the door.
The girl was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with delicate appearance and picturesque features, but there was a bit of anxiety in her eyes; the guard was in his early twenties, with a stern face, and his right hand was always pressed on the handle of the knife at his waist.
"Come in."
Gu Sheng said lightly.
The door was gently pushed open, and the girl in the green skirt took a deep breath and walked into the room. The guard followed closely behind, looking at Gu Sheng warily.
"Senior, my name is Xie Qingxuan, from Great Desolation City."
The girl bowed, her voice trembling.
"I have no choice but to bother you."
Gu Sheng's eyes narrowed.
"Xie Family?"
Xie Qingxuan's eyes lit up.
"Senior knows Xie Family? That's great! I originally came to the Spirit Flame Mountain Range to look for Spirit Flame Immortal Herb, but all the servants I brought with me were bribed and ran away, leaving only Ahe."
She pointed to the guard behind her.
"Seeing that senior is very powerful, I would like to ask you to escort us into the mountain. The reward can be discussed."
The guard named Ahe suddenly took a step forward and blocked Xie Qingxuan behind him.
"Miss, this person's origin is unknown and cannot be trusted! My subordinates are capable of protecting you."
Xie Qingxuan frowned.
"Ah He! If you hadn't blocked me along the way, I should have found help long ago! There are so many dangers in the depths of the Spirit Flame Mountain Range, how can you Black Tortoise Realm alone be enough?"
Ah He looked gloomy.
"Miss, the head of the family has given instructions."
"The head of the family is my father!"
Xie Qingxuan's cheeks turned red with anger, and when he turned to Gu Sheng, he put on a pleading look.
"Senior, look"
Gu Sheng put down his wine glass and looked around between the two of them.
"Three hundred High-grade Spirit Stone to keep you safe in the mountains."
"Three hundred?!" Ah He was furious.
"You're blackmailing!"
Gu Sheng didn't even look at him, just stared at Xie Qingxuan.
"It's up to you whether you agree or not."
Ah He suddenly released peak Black Tortoise Realm's momentum and pressed towards Gu Sheng.
"Presumptuous! Did you know that our Xie Family is in Great Desolation City."
Before he finished speaking, Gu Sheng's body flashed with energy. Ah He froze in place, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
He was horrified to find that he couldn't even move a finger!
Xie Qingxuan saw surprise in his eyes, and then fell into deep thought. Three hundred High-grade Spirit Stone is not a small amount, but if we can find Spirit Flame Immortal Herb, we can save grandpa.
"Okay, I agree."
She finally nodded.
"Tomorrow morning, we will meet downstairs at the inn."
Only then did Ah He regain his ability to move. He staggered back two steps and looked at Gu Sheng with eyes full of hatred.
Xie Qingxuan shook his head in disappointment.
"Ahe, you disappoint me so much."
After speaking, he turned and left.
Gu Sheng opened his eyes, and a ray of morning light shone on the bed through the window lattice.
He did not get up immediately, but spread his mental power like a spider web, covering the entire inn within a hundred feet in an instant.
Outside the inn, Xie Qingxuan, dressed in white clothes, was looking up at a window on the second floor of the inn, his eyes calm.
Next to her, Xie He was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, pacing back and forth, and the sword on his waist made an irritable clashing sound with his movements.
"Miss, I really don't understand, why do you have to go with that guy of unknown origin?"
Xie He suddenly stopped, his voice was extremely low but he couldn't hide the anger in it.
"He just succeeded in a sneak attack last night. If we have a real sword and gun fight, I"
"Xie He."
Xie Qingxuan frowned slightly and his voice was cold.
"This trip is to find Spirit Flame Immortal Herb who can save grandpa. It's not for you to show off your strength. If you have a strong person walking with you, you will have greater confidence."
Xie He's face turned red, and his fists clenched in his sleeves.
He lowered his head.
"Yes, that's what the lady taught you."
But he secretly thought in his heart.
Wait until we get into the mountain and see how I deal with that kid.
Gu Sheng withdrew his mental power and raised the corners of his mouth with a vague arc.
He stood up, straightened his clothes, casually hung a simple jade pendant around his waist, and pushed out the door.
Outside the inn, Xie Qingxuan saw Gu Sheng walking out. He immediately stepped forward and took out a storage ring set with a blue gemstone from his sleeve.
"Your Excellency, this is the agreed reward, please accept it."
Gu Sheng took the storage ring and swept away his mental energy. Five hundred crystal clear spiritual stones were neatly stacked inside. The spiritual energy was so rich that it almost overflowed from the ring.
He nodded slightly.
"Miss Xie is refreshing."
"Haven't you asked me your surname?"
Xie Qingxuan asked with his hands raised.
"Gu Sheng."
"Great Desolation City Yellow City Xie Family, Xie Qingxuan."
She introduced herself solemnly and then changed the subject.
"To be honest, this trip is to find Spirit Flame Immortal Herb and save the elders in the family. I heard that there are traces of this fairy grass deep in the Spirit Flame Mountain Range, but it is extremely dangerous."
Spirit Flame Immortal Herb? Isn't this the rare elixir that the warriors in the inn were talking about yesterday? It is said that it only grows on the edge of volcanic magma, and only one plant is found every hundred years.