SFS Chapter 111 Cloud and Mist Mountain
Chapter 111 Cloud and Mist Mountain
Curious, Xu Xiaoxiao went over to take a look and found that a charlatan was performing his so-called "divine alchemy skills," surrounded by a crowd of people, most of whom were just there to watch the spectacle.
Xu Xiaoxiao was about to turn around and leave, but when she suddenly heard the swindler mention the words "Nine Yang Divine Furnace," she immediately stopped and listened carefully.
"Ladies and gentlemen, do you know what the most powerful alchemy furnace in the world is? It is the Nine Yang Divine Furnace! Legend has it that the effects of pills refined in the Nine Yang Divine Furnace are simply amazing! Unfortunately, the Nine Yang Divine Furnace has been lost for many years, but I am fortunate enough to have obtained a fragment of the Nine Yang Divine Furnace. As long as I use this fragment to refine pills, the effects will be extraordinary!" The swindler boasted eloquently.
Xu Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat. She felt that this swindler might know something about the Nine Yang Divine Furnace, so she squeezed through the crowd, walked up to the swindler, and said loudly, "You say you have fragments of the Nine Yang Divine Furnace? Can I see them?"
The swindler was startled by her sudden action, a hint of panic flashing across his face, but he quickly regained his composure. He chuckled dryly, "Little girl, this fragment of the Nine Yang Divine Furnace is my treasure. How can I just show it to anyone? If you want to see it, you'll have to give me ten mid-grade spirit stones first."
Xu Xiaoxiao knew that this person was likely lying, but she still decided to take the risk.
She took out ten mid-grade spirit stones and handed them to the swindler, saying, "Okay, here are the spirit stones. Now take out the fragment."
The swindler took the spirit stone, a glint of greed in his eyes. He pulled out a dark-looking piece of iron from his pocket and said mysteriously, "Look, this is a fragment of the Nine Yang Divine Furnace. How about it? Can you feel a powerful force?"
Xu Xiaoxiao took the piece of iron and examined it carefully. Although she couldn't see anything special about it, she decided to play along.
She feigned surprise and said, "It really is a fragment of the Nine Yang Divine Furnace! Can you tell me where you got it? Maybe I can find other fragments, and then we can refine pills together and make a fortune!"
Upon hearing this, the swindler's eyes lit up immediately: "Really? You can find other fragments? Okay, since you're so sincere, I'll tell you. I got this fragment from an ancient tomb. That tomb is deep in the Cloud Mist Mountain, full of traps and very dangerous. However, if you really want to go, I can draw you a map, but..."
Xu Xiaoxiao understood what he meant, and took out a few more spirit stones and handed them to him: "Is this enough? As long as you give me the map, I won't pursue the matter of you lying to me."
The swindler took the spirit stone, smiled with satisfaction, and then pulled a crumpled map from his pocket and handed it to Xu Xiaoxiao: "This is the map of the ancient tomb. Be careful."
Xu Xiaoxiao took the map and left the crowd with the first and second year students.
They found a quiet corner and began to study the map carefully.
"Master, is this liar's talk believable? Cloud Mist Mountain sounds very dangerous, are we really going?" Chu Er asked with some concern.
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at the map with a determined gaze and said, "Whether it's true or not, we have to try. For our senior brother, we can't give up even if there's only a sliver of hope."
Chu Yi nodded in support: "Yes, Master, we are not afraid of danger!"
Looking at the determined eyes of the first and second-year students, Xu Xiaoxiao felt a warm current surge in her heart.
She took a deep breath and said, "Okay, then let's go to Cloud Mist Mountain!"
So the three of them packed their things and set off towards Cloud Mist Mountain.
Along the way, they carefully avoided some dangerous areas and finally arrived at the foot of Yunwu Mountain.
Looking up, the entire mountain was shrouded in clouds and mist, appearing mysterious and dangerous.
Xu Xiaoxiao tightened her grip on the sword and said, "Let's go, everyone be careful."
Chu Yi and Chu Er responded and followed behind Xu Xiaoxiao, embarking on the road leading deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain...
Xu Xiaoxiao, Chu Yi, and Chu Er walked along the winding mountain path, and the surrounding scenery gradually became deep and tranquil.
The trees lining both sides of the road were lush and their branches intertwined, blocking most of the sunlight and creating a gloomy atmosphere in the woods.
Holding a long sword, Xu Xiaoxiao carefully led the way, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
Chu Yi followed closely behind her, his little hands tightly gripping Xu Xiaoxiao's clothes, his eyes revealing a hint of nervousness, but more so, determination.
The second-year students walked at the back, constantly looking back to prevent any danger from attacking from behind.
"Master, this Cloud Mist Mountain looks so eerie. Could there be a lot of danger?" Chu Er whispered, his voice trembling slightly.
Xu Xiaoxiao stopped and turned around, gently patting Chu Er's head, comforting him, "Don't be afraid, we'll just be careful. As long as we can find the method to forge the Nine Yang Divine Furnace and suppress Senior Brother's violent aura, we're not afraid of any danger, right?"
The first-year student waved his little fist and said, "Yes! We must be brave!"
The second-year student nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "Yes, Master, I'm not afraid anymore."
The three continued on their way when suddenly, a rustling sound came from the bushes beside them.
Xu Xiaoxiao immediately stopped, raised her longsword, stared sharply at the bushes, and whispered, "Watch out, there's something there!"
The first and second-year students also became nervous and clung tightly to Xu Xiaoxiao.
Suddenly, a huge black panther emerged from the bushes. Its fur was jet black and glossy, and its green eyes gleamed fiercely in the darkness. It let out a low growl.
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes sharpened, and she shielded Chu Yi and Chu Er behind her, shouting, "Don't be afraid, I'll deal with it!"
With that, she brandished her longsword and lunged at the black panther.
The black panther was agile and easily dodged Xu Xiaoxiao's attack before pouncing on her.
Xu Xiaoxiao dodged to the side, and with a swift movement, swung her longsword, leaving a shallow wound on the black panther's body.
The black panther, in pain, roared even more furiously and pounced on Xu Xiaoxiao again.
The first and second-year students watched anxiously from the side. The first-year student shouted, "Master, be careful!"
In the second year of junior high, he looked around, searching for something that could help Xu Xiaoxiao.
Suddenly, she noticed a thick branch on the ground, picked it up quickly, and threw it at the black panther.
The black panther was hit by a branch and paused for a moment.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xu Xiaoxiao unleashed a fierce sword technique, stabbing hard at the black panther's vital point.
The black panther couldn't dodge in time and was stabbed by the longsword. It let out a scream and turned to flee into the woods.
Xu Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief, put down her longsword, and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
The first and second-year students rushed over and asked with concern, "Master, are you alright?"
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and shook her head, saying, "I'm fine, thanks to you all."
Let's keep going; we must find the method for forging the Nine Yang Divine Furnace.
The three continued along the mountain path. The higher they went, the thicker the fog became, to the point that they could barely see their own hands.
Xu Xiaoxiao had to slow down and carefully feel her way forward.
Suddenly, she felt her foot slip and fall; she had stepped into a trap.
Xu Xiaoxiao gasped in surprise as her body plummeted downwards.
The first and second-year students reacted quickly and immediately reached out to grab Xu Xiaoxiao's arm.
"Master, hold on tight to us!" Chu Yi shouted, her little face turning red as she used all her strength to pull upwards.
The second-year junior high student also helped out, saying, "Master, don't be afraid, we'll pull you up!"
Xu Xiaoxiao steadied herself, used her strength to push against the wall of the trap, and with the help of the first and second graders, slowly climbed up.
The three of them collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
"That was close, I almost fell," Xu Xiaoxiao said, still shaken.
The first and second-year students patted their chests and said, "Yes, this Cloud Mist Mountain is too dangerous."
After resting for a while, Xu Xiaoxiao stood up and said, "We can't stay here too long, let's go."
The three continued onward, and finally, in front of a cave at the top of the mountain, they discovered some strange symbols and markings.
Xu Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat, and she said, "Could this be the ancient tomb that the liar was talking about?"
The first and second-year students also got excited and said, "It's possible, Master, let's go in and take a look."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded, took a luminous pearl in her hand to light the way, and carefully entered the cave.
The cave was filled with an old, worn atmosphere, and the walls were covered with all sorts of strange patterns and characters.
Xu Xiaoxiao carefully observed the patterns and characters, hoping to find some clues about the method of refining the Nine Yang Divine Furnace...
Holding a long sword, Xu Xiaoxiao carefully walked deeper into the cave.
The surrounding walls were damp, with water dripping down, making a dripping sound in the silent cave, as if it were a countdown to some kind of danger.
Sharp stalactites hang from the cave ceiling, faintly emitting a cold light, as if they might fall at any moment.
Suddenly, a powerful sense of oppression swept in from ahead, and the Nascent Soul stage elder appeared like a ghost, his eyes filled with cruelty and greed. "Haha, finally a living person has arrived."
Before Xu Xiaoxiao could react, the old man raised his hand and unleashed a black burst of energy, which pounced like a roaring black dragon baring its fangs and claws.
Xu Xiaoxiao was shocked and quickly dodged to the side. The force of the energy grazed her clothes and instantly blasted a boulder next to her into dust.
The first and second-year students hid behind her, their eyes filled with terror.
"Hmph, little girl, you're lucky. Today I'll sacrifice you to help me break through!" The old man sneered and attacked again. As his palms flew, the surrounding air seemed to be ignited, and the scorching spiritual energy surged towards Xu Xiaoxiao like a raging tide.
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes were firm. She circulated her spiritual power to its limit, and the long sword in her hand hummed. She shouted and swung her sword to unleash a sharp sword aura, which collided with the old man's spiritual power, producing a deafening roar.
However, the two were vastly different in strength, and Xu Xiaoxiao was forced to retreat repeatedly, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.
"Master!" Chu Yi and Chu Er exclaimed and ran forward to help her.
Xu Xiaoxiao wiped away the blood and forced herself to remain calm, saying, "Don't be afraid, we have a way." She suddenly remembered the spirit bracelet Jiang Jingzhi had given her and quickly said to Chu Yi and Chu Er, "Quick, come closer to me!"
The first and second-year students clung tightly to Xu Xiaoxiao, and Xu Xiaoxiao activated the Spirit Bracelet without hesitation.
Instantly, the Spirit Bracelet emitted a dazzling light, forming a crystalline shield that enveloped the three of them.
The old man's attack slammed into the shield, but unexpectedly, the Spirit Bracelet reflected part of the attack back.
The old man was jolted back several steps by the sudden rebound force, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
But he quickly regained his footing, his face contorted with rage: "Hmph, I didn't expect you to have such a magical treasure, but you still won't escape today!"
Taking advantage of this brief respite, Xu Xiaoxiao quickly took out a magical artifact called "Wind Shuttle" from her storage bag. This was also given to her by her senior brother, and it was said to be able to greatly increase speed in a short period of time.
"First and second graders, come in quickly!" Xu Xiaoxiao called out.
Chu Yi hesitated for a moment: "Master, what will you do then?"
Xu Xiaoxiao said urgently, "Don't worry about me, let's go in first, this is our only chance!"
Chu Er pulled Chu Yi into the Wind Shuttle and said, "Chu Yi, listen to your master. We can't be a burden to him."
"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Seeing this, the old man attacked the Spirit Bracelet's shield even more frantically, and cracks began to appear on the shield.
Xu Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth, poured all her spiritual power into the Wind Chaser, and shouted, "Go!" The Wind Chaser instantly transformed into a streak of light and sped away from the cave.
The old man's attacks came one after another from behind, but Feng Xingsuo narrowly avoided them all.
Amidst the tense speed, Chu Yi asked anxiously, "Master, can we escape?"
Xu Xiaoxiao gazed ahead with unwavering determination: "It's definitely possible. I believe the magical artifact that Senior Brother forged won't just collapse like this!"