: Journey to Another Land

"Um?…"

As his divine sense emerged, Zhu Yu peered out for a moment, then froze, a sudden sense of unease rising within him.

What about spiritual energy?

Or perhaps the energy nurtured and derived from the Spirit Ruins?

In my perception, this place seemed like a spiritual desert, with no trace of energy remaining. The moment my divine sense reached out, it was almost completely swallowed up by the desert.

A moment of panic.

Zhu Yu quickly regained his composure, his brow furrowing. "Something's not right in this realm..."

Logically speaking, this place should be a barren desert of spiritual energy.

There shouldn't be characters like Bai Doufu, let alone Dong Chengen, who is far beyond the mid-stage of Qi Refining, or the refined middle-aged man.

After all, the spiritual desert is essentially a spiritual wasteland where the source has dried up. Its remaining will yearns for revival, and therefore it will devour all extraordinary energy.

But those people, like Bai Doufu, don't seem to have been affected.

"Because of the methods of cultivation or something?... "

Zhu Yu pondered for a few moments before suppressing his thoughts, deciding to ask his cheap older brother for advice when Bai Doufu returned in the evening.

The fact that he brought me to Yunshan Village means that this body must be capable of cultivation.

Suppressing his thoughts, he silently used his divine sense to circulate his qi and blood, healing the wound on his chin that Mu Ya'er had cut with scissors.

Time passed slowly.

As the sunset faded into darkness, a silver disc hung high in the sky, dotted with twinkling stars that coalesced into a dazzling galaxy…

"It's probably been over a year since I last saw the night sky..."

Zhu Yu stood at the door, gazing up at the bright moon and stars in the sky. A gentle breeze, carrying a hint of coolness and the scent of cooking fires, blew by, and he felt a sense of ease and comfort for no apparent reason.

Compared to the Immortal Tomb and the Spirit Ruins.

This Spirit Ruins is clearly more like a world than a fragment floating in the abyss...

Squeak...

The adjacent door was open, and Zhu Yu turned his head to look. Mi Ya'er had obviously washed up. Although she was still dark and thin, her face was no longer covered in blood and grime from the daytime, and the wound on her forehead had healed a lot and was not as ferocious.

"Brother Gou Sheng..."

Miya'er stepped closer, pursed her lips and called out, then turned to look at the courtyard gate, gazing at the lights not far away. She patted her belly and complained like a little girl:

"Brother Bai said he'd treat us to drinks and meat, why isn't he back yet? I'm starving..."

Zhu Yu glanced at her but didn't reply.

His stomach was also burning, but whether it was because his body was used to hunger or because the people of this region were special, he sensed that the hungrier he was, the less fluid his stomach secreted.

Gradually, I wasn't so hungry anymore...

"What a beast..."

Zhu Yu sighed inwardly, when he heard a burst of cheers and laughter. A moment later, a group of more than ten people escorted Bai Doufu into the courtyard.

Some carried cattle and sheep that had been bled and skinned, some held wine jars, and some carried fruits and vegetables...

Zhu Yu glanced at it only once, but was immediately drawn to the slightly dim, bronze-cast title on Bai Doufu's head.

It is not "divine speed", but rather "swift movement".

Seeing this, Zhu Yu quickly took a few steps forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Congratulations, brother, on making another progress in your cultivation..."

Mi Ya'er, quick-witted as ever, followed closely behind, smiling and saying, "Congratulations, Brother Bai, on manifesting your divine words! You look even more heroic and majestic than ever..."

"Hahaha…"

Upon hearing this, Bai Doufu's eyebrows arched, and his already small eyes narrowed even more as he smiled, waving his hand and saying:

"It's a pity I couldn't manifest 'Divine Speed,' but never mind that. From today onwards, we have a title! Brothers, plenty of wine and meat, let's drink until we're drunk!..."

"Brother Bai is generous!"

"My younger brother will surely bring fame to his elder brother Bai in the future!"

"Let's drink! Let's drink!..."

"..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he was greeted with cheers and shouts.

The group quickly set up several grills and pits in the courtyard, lit a bonfire, and then placed the freshly slaughtered cattle and sheep on the grill after applying sauce. The sauce dripped down and crackled, making the flames rise even higher.

Not long after.

An enticing aroma wafted through the air.

Bai Doufu took a wine jar that was noticeably more refined, raised his hand and slapped open the lid. A rich aroma of wine wafted out, and the rough men around the table all swallowed hard.

He grinned, tilted his arm, and a stream of pale red wine flowed out, landing in the large bowls on the table.

boom…

After filling the last bowl, Bai Doufu picked up a large bowl, looked around at everyone, and laughed loudly, "Brothers, don't just stand there! This is 'Tiger Bone Wine' that Brother Dong gave us; you can't get your hands on it easily…!"

The others were overjoyed and raised their bowls in unison, saying, "Congratulations, brother, on achieving your title."

"Hahaha! Drink!"

Bai Doufu laughed a few times, then tilted his head back and downed the wine in one gulp.

Zhu Yu, following suit, boldly downed the wine in his large bowl in one gulp. It felt like a line of fire, going straight into his stomach, followed by a surge of heat that reached his brain, making him feel light and airy.

at the same time.

A warm current surged from my abdomen and spread throughout my body, leaving a tingling sensation on my chin. Within a few breaths, the scab fell off.

Experiencing the body-strengthening and mind-nourishing effects of the "Tiger Bone Wine," Zhu Yu was utterly astonished. "This wine's effects are probably beyond that of a top-grade first-level wine..."

"We made the right bet! The Great Spirit Ruins are indeed full of treasures!"

Lu Wanrong touched her smooth forehead and felt her body become stronger and more robust under the nourishment of the heat, and she couldn't help but feel happy.

Yu Guang noticed the white tofu that Zhu and Yu were eating, and seeing that they quickly adapted to the "tiger bone wine," he nodded in satisfaction.

"They are indeed all promising talents! ...Let's guide them into the path tomorrow, so we can enjoy their benefits sooner..."

With that thought in mind, his hands were busy; he picked up several jars filled with ordinary liquor and placed them on the table. Without saying a word, he slapped open the lids and uttered a single word: "Drink!"

After several rounds of drinks...

Some skilled bandits with knives sliced ​​off pieces of the golden-brown roasted beef and mutton, and everyone ate with their mouths glistening with oil.

"This meat... has such rich vital energy..."

Zhu Yu chewed on the beef; it was fragrant, crispy, and crunchy. More importantly, it contained abundant qi and blood, comparable to the inferior wind wolf meat he had eaten before.

With that thought in mind, I ate even faster.

Miya'er, who was standing to the side, had obviously learned of the benefits as well, and was eating in a very unseemly manner, her cheeks puffed up high.

"Hahaha, look at these two little kids, they've probably never seen meat before..."

"Didn't you, Liu Laosan, eat meat before you came up the mountain?"

"That's right, you need to eat more to grow strong, and then you'll have the strength to chop people down!"

"Don't just eat meat, have some wine to help you relax..."

"..."

Perhaps because they had truly accepted the two, most of the bandits joked and laughed, without any malice or mockery intended.

After everyone has eaten and drunk their fill.

Zhu Yu moved to the side of Bai Doufu, who was roasting meat for everyone, stared at the fire for a few moments, and then asked, feigning inability to resist:

"Brother Bai, how can I become as swift as the wind as you, manifesting the divine power of 'Swift Travel'?..."

Upon hearing this...

As if knowing you'd inevitably ask, Bai Doufu flipped the grill and said:

"To be like me, that's a bit difficult..."

Seeing Zhu Yu about to speak, he raised his hand to stop her and smiled:

"The path of cultivation is like that of people; a thousand people, a thousand faces. I, your elder brother, have only revealed my divine words so far, and can only give you divine seeds. As for what kind of flower will eventually bloom, that depends on yourselves..."

Seeing that Zhu and Yu were listening attentively, Bai Doufu became very talkative and slowly began to tell them about his cultivation experiences that were unknown to outsiders.

"So that you and your siblings may know, our cultivation in Yunshan Village is based on the concept of 'righteousness'..."