Okay, okay, everyone go and have a rest, and continue tomorrow. Gu Yunshang's words were gentle but carried unquestionable power. Her voice gently echoed in the night sky, as if it could soothe everyone's anxiety. Under the night sky, the firelight in the camp flickered, shining on every face, young or old. Everyone's eyes were filled with desire and uneasiness for the unknown. Although their hearts were as if scratched by a cat's claws, and they were eager to uncover the follow-up veil, reason told them that impatience would only make things worse. So, everyone could only reluctantly suppress their curiosity, and each dispersed, looking for a place to rest their tired bodies.
Lu Xuanxin was gently pushed by Gu Yunshang towards the tent prepared for her. Although her steps were slow, the waves in her heart were hard to calm down. She closed her eyes and tried to let her thoughts sink into the abyss of tranquility, but found that it was in vain. In her mind, like the surging waves, she washed over the unsolved mysteries again and again. Her fingers unconsciously stroked the blood bracelet on her wrist, which was a relic from her mother, warm and mysterious, as if it contained some unknown power.
"Huanhuan, Xiaobai, did you two feel anything wrong just now?" Xuanxin asked softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice. Huanhuan was the phantom snake, and Xiaobai was another mysterious being beside her. They both had unusual origins, and perhaps could sense subtle changes that ordinary people could not touch.
However, the two little guys just shook their heads in confusion. Their eyes were clear, and they obviously knew nothing about what Xuan Xin was worried about. Xuan Xin sighed helplessly, and the stone in her heart did not fall, but became heavier. She could only wait quietly, hoping that the voice would sound again and give her guidance.
When she finally pulled herself out of her contemplation of the blood bracelet and opened her eyes, she unexpectedly found Gu Yunshang standing not far away, her eyes full of concern and worry. Those eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the night and reach the softest part of people's hearts.
"Grandma, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight." Xuan Xin smiled bitterly. There was a hint of helplessness in her voice, but it also revealed her trust and dependence on Gu Yunshang.
"You kid!" Gu Yunshang gently scolded, but her eyes were full of pity. She knew that Xuanxin's burden was no less than hers, and some of it was even something that she, an elder, could not share. "Since you can't sleep, talk to grandma about your mother."
Gu Yunshang's words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into Xuanxin's heart. She had actually secretly sent people to inquire about Mu Qiya's news, but Tianyu Trading Company only received news of Mu Qiya's disappearance. As for when she went to the True Spirit Continent, they knew nothing. This blankness, like a huge rock, weighed on Gu Yunshang's heart.
Xuan Xin was silent for a moment, but finally decided to tell Gu Yunshang the secret of her journey and the fact that her mother had been missing for five years. Her memories were like fragments, piecing together a series of blurry pictures, Tianying's company, the purple bamboos in Qianlan Mountains... Although these memories were fragmentary, they were her most precious treasures.
"Alas, your mother is also a stubborn person. Why didn't she come back to find me?" Gu Yunshang couldn't help but sigh after hearing this. Her eyes were filled with reproach and helplessness, and more importantly, she missed Mu Qiya deeply.
"Grandma, don't you know why my mother ran away from home?" Xuan Xin asked curiously. She was eager to get some clues from Gu Yunshang, some information about her mother's past.
Gu Yunshang's eyes became complicated. She snorted and pretended to be angry and said, "Huh! How could I not know? If I hadn't been open-minded, would she have been able to escape? Later, she came back secretly, and I asked the nanny to follow her to protect her." Although there was a hint of blame in her words, her eyes were full of heartache and pampering.
Xuanxin blinked and smiled mischievously, "Grandma, do you really want to spank my mother? Aren't you afraid that she will find out and run away?" There was a hint of teasing in her words, but she was also trying to ease the heavy atmosphere.
Gu Yunshang was stunned by what she said, then she glared at her and said with a smile: "Little girl, don't learn your mother's way." Her eyes were full of pampering and helplessness.
"Like my mother? Escape from marriage? Or abandon your husband and daughter and run away?" Xuan Xin teased her deliberately, wanting to make Gu Yunshang happier.
"Nonsense!" Gu Yunshang patted her on the back and scolded her with a smile, "In fact, I didn't approve of your mother's marriage, but the elders of the family..." At this point, her voice stopped abruptly, and a trace of helplessness and sadness flashed in her eyes. Marriages in large families are often not decided by individuals. This is their fate.
As the night deepened, the two chatted until the sky turned pale. People in the camp woke up one after another, stretching themselves, as if they had escaped from the long night and regained a new life. However, this tranquility did not last long, as it was broken by a sharp scream.
Everyone rushed over after hearing the noise, only to see Mu Ruoying and Dongfang Menghua standing on the ground in fear. Their eyes were focused on one place, where a shrunken corpse lay. It was the pregnant woman who was rescued by Li Ma yesterday. There was a shockingly large hole in her abdomen, and the Dantian position was empty, as if it had been hollowed out by some force.
Xuan Xin and the others quickly gathered around, their eyes full of shock and confusion. This sudden change made the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.
"Could it be that the demon fetus broke out of the belly by itself?" Mu Shaowen said this seemingly casually, but his words were like a flash of lightning, cutting through the fog in everyone's mind. Although this explanation was cruel, it was the most reasonable.
Everyone looked at each other, and an indescribable fear surged in their hearts. The demon fetus grew rapidly in the woman's body, devouring her vitality and flesh, and finally burst out of her belly. Why did it escape without hurting others? Perhaps it was because it was born not long ago and knew it was no match for the opponent, so it chose to escape. As for how it escaped by itself, no one knew. After all, the demon fetus that was just a ball of black mist yesterday turned the mother into a mummy overnight, which was beyond common sense.
Some people speculated that another demon may have grown the demon fetus and then took it away. But although this statement is possible, it is hard to convince people. After all, they were in the same place, and even if they were negligent, they could not have been unaware. If this was true, then they would have seen the demon lord long ago.
"This matter is more serious than we thought!" Gu Yunshang stood up, her eyes full of worry and determination. She didn't know where Xuanxin's relatives were trapped or whether they were safe, but she knew that they had to take action as soon as possible.
"We have to leave here." Xuan Xin also realized the seriousness of the problem, and a strong worry surged in her heart. Tian Ying, Yun Yan'er, Shen Longyuan and others, their cultivation is not high, what if they encounter danger? She must protect them, just like her mother once protected her.
"Yes! Let's go!" Everyone agreed. Although they were numerous and their skills varied, their fighting power was not weak. In this unknown world, only unity could overcome all difficulties.
"Then where should we go?" someone asked, with a hint of confusion and helplessness in his voice. In this strange place, they seemed to have lost their direction and didn't know where to go.
Everyone's eyes turned to Xuan Xin. Unconsciously, she had become everyone's backbone. Her eyes were firm and calm, as if she could see through all the mysteries.
"Let's go to the other two camps first." Xuan Xin said in a deep voice, "If I guess correctly, there should be a larger camp besides these two camps. There must be more people imprisoned there." Her analysis was clear and logical, making it impossible to refute.
"Aren't you afraid that the devil will set a trap for us?" Dongfang Mo said half-jokingly, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes. He knew that this decision was not easy, and if he was not careful, he might fall into an irretrievable situation.
Xuan Xin was slightly startled. She remembered the formation blockade of the Demon Ridge. With the Phantom Snake protecting her, she was naturally not afraid, but what about the others? Although there were people she could trust in the team, most of them were strangers. If it was really like what Dongfang Mo said, what should she do? An indescribable anxiety and uneasiness surged in her heart.
"Perhaps we can split up?" Xuan Xin tentatively proposed this suggestion. She knew that this decision was not perfect and might even bring greater risks, but she really didn't want everyone to be in danger because of her.
However, as soon as she finished speaking, she was firmly opposed by Gu Yunshang. "What nonsense are you talking about, girl! Even if it's a dangerous place, grandma will accompany you to go through it!" Her voice was firm and majestic, as if it could dispel all fear and anxiety.
Xuan Xin looked at Gu Yunshang, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that no matter what happened, Gu Yunshang would stand by her side and protect her from the wind and rain. This trust and dependence made her feel unprecedented strength and courage.
"Okay! Then we'll go together!" Xuan Xin took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with determination. She knew that they would encounter countless difficulties and challenges along the way, but as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.
So, everyone got ready and set out on a journey to find the truth and rescue their loved ones. Their figures stretched out in the morning light, like a magnificent painting slowly unfolding. And in this unknown land, what kind of fate and challenges will be waiting for them? No one knows, but they are all ready to face the unknown.
Under the sky dyed red by the setting sun, Lu Xuanxin was wearing a tight black dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, and her hair was gently lifted by the breeze, revealing her cold and resolute face. Her eyes were deep, as if she could see through all the secrets of the world, and at this moment she was staring at the group of monks in front of her who were willing to share life and death with her.
Yuan Lie stood at the front. His clothes were a little worn, and there were still a few unhealed scars on his face, which were the marks left by the previous fight with the demons. His eyes were firm, and he had no intention of retreating, as if to say that he would follow Lu Xuanxin to the end even if he was torn to pieces. When he spoke, his voice was filled with an unquestionable determination: "Miss Lu, no matter how many dangers there are ahead, we are determined to follow you, life or death."
The monks who came later were either in rags or covered in dust, but their eyes were also burning with unyielding fire. They echoed one after another, and their voices gathered into an unstoppable force, echoing in this desolate land: "Miss Lu, we are not afraid of death, so we are willing to follow you to the dragon's den and the tiger's lair!"
Lu Xuanxin nodded slightly. Although her voice was brief, it contained a force that should not be underestimated: "Okay, let's go." Although she was worried and reluctant, she knew that they had no way out at this moment. She secretly made up her mind that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, she would protect everyone around her.
The group embarked on an unknown journey, and the scenery along the way gradually changed from desolate to weird. The dead trees twisted into strange shapes, as if telling passers-by about the horrors of the past. The sky gradually darkened, and a waning moon hung in the sky, casting a cold light, adding a bit of mystery and uneasiness to this land.
Just as they were passing through a dense forest, suddenly, a cold breath spread silently. The demons, those evil spirits hiding in the darkness, attacked them again. Lu Xuanxin's eyes were stern, and he used the soul-searching technique without hesitation, trying to find out the secrets of other camps from the minds of those demons.
"boom!"
A loud noise broke the silence of the night, and the crisis broke out in an instant. When Lu Xuanxin tried to explore his memory, a demon exploded into a blood mist. The blood mist spread like a devil's curse, but disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
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