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Chapter 382 Coming Out
In the early morning of the Central Region, the sky was still shrouded in a gray and dark color. There were no clouds and no light, as if even time had slowed down here.
The outlines of the buildings in the distance were blurry, but under the tall tower, a few figures appeared particularly clear under the dim light.
Old Xia stood with his hands behind his back, a rare solemnity on his old face, his eyes scanning back and forth between Hu Qing and Gu Yang.
Li Hexin stood aside with a complicated expression, showing both concern and helplessness.
They should have moved forward together, but the situation on the mainland is delicate now, and they have to conserve their strength.
The Sword God remained silent as always, his posture as straight as a sword, only his deep eyes revealed a rare softness.
"You can only go on your own this time, and you must pay attention to safety."
Mr. Xia's voice was low and solemn, and every word sounded like a heavy reminder.
Hu Qing grinned and patted his chest: "Don't worry, Mr. Xia, this is not the first time we go out."
Gu Yang also nodded and reached out to touch Xiao Zi who was curled up in his collar.
The little guy seemed to be still asleep. He yawned lazily, only sticking out half of his head, his purple-gold eyes half-closed, and looked like he would fall asleep again at any moment.
Xin walked forward, patted Gu Yang on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "You two boys, don't let us down."
Li also smiled, which was rare for him, and said, "I'll treat you to a drink when you come back."
The Sword God was silent for a moment, then finally stepped forward.
He raised his hand and a brand new book appeared in his palm, with the words "Jiuxiao Jinghong Sword" written in large strokes in a flamboyant style on the cover.
"I should have taken you there myself, but I've recently had some realizations and need to retreat to achieve a breakthrough."
His voice was still cold, but less distant than before. "You and I share the same origin. I will give you this sword technique. Perhaps it will be of some use to you."
Hu Qing took it with both hands, opened the pages, and found that the ink was still fresh, and some places had not even dried completely.
Obviously, this was written overnight by the Sword God.
His heart warmed, he solemnly closed the book and bowed deeply: "Thank you, senior!"
Seeing this, Old Xia stroked his beard and said with a wry smile, "Since you gave it to me, then I can't leave it behind either."
He raised his hand and waved it, and an ancient storage ring floated towards Gu Yang. "There are some cultivation resources inside. From now on... you can only rely on yourselves."
Gu Yang took the ring and scanned it with his spiritual sense, and found that it was full of spirit stones, elixirs, and even a few protective magic weapons of high quality.
He took a deep breath and said seriously, "We will definitely live up to your trust."
Hu Qing and Gu Yang looked at each other and bowed deeply to the seniors at the same time.
Then, the two turned around and stepped into the portal that Old Xia had prepared long ago.
With a flash of light, their figures disappeared into the darkness of the central region.
The scene in front of me suddenly changed. The dazzling sunlight fell and a breeze blew on my face, bringing with it the fragrance of grass and trees.
Hu Qing squinted his eyes and took a while to adjust before he could see his surroundings clearly.
They were already standing in an open wilderness, with rolling mountains in the distance and a clear blue sky, completely different from the oppressive atmosphere of the Central Region.
"Finally out!" Hu Qing stretched and breathed a sigh of relief.
Gu Yang also smiled and looked down at Xiao Zi in his collar: "Wake up, it's time to work."
Xiao Zi reluctantly stuck his head out, shook his fur, scanned the surroundings with his purple-gold eyes, and his nose moved slightly, as if sensing something.
Hu Qing took out the "Nine Skies Shocking Sword" given by the Sword God, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes: "Next, I'll be busy."
Gu Yang gripped the storage ring tightly, his eyes determined: "Let's go, it's time to set off."
The two walked side by side, and their figures gradually disappeared at the end of the wilderness.
The cold wind was howling, and the sky and the earth were vast.
Hu Qing and Gu Yang walked in the air, their robes rustling, and the mountains and rivers under their feet flew backwards like a scroll.
Since setting out from the Central Region, they have been flying for several days in a row. Even with their level of cultivation, they can't help but feel a little tired.
"How far is this snow mountain?" Gu Yang rubbed his sore neck and couldn't help complaining.
Gu Yang lowered his head to look at Xiao Zi who was curled up in his collar. The little guy was sleeping soundly, with his sharp tail occasionally wagging gently, as if he had no complaints about the journey.
"This little thing is sleeping soundly."
Hu Qing smiled and said, "According to the map given by Elder Xia, we have only walked halfway."
Gu Yang sighed: "I should have asked Elder Xia to prepare a flying magic weapon for us earlier, at least it would save us some energy."
Hu Qing shook his head: "On the path of cultivation, how can one rely on external things for everything?"
Gu Yang curled his lips and was about to refute, but suddenly his eyes fixed and he pointed to the distance and said:
"There seems to be a village ahead. Let's go down and rest our feet and get something to eat."
Hu Qing nodded in agreement. The two of them restrained their breath, slowly landed at the entrance of the village, disguised themselves as ordinary people, and walked into the village.
The village is not big, with dozens of households scattered around. Smoke from cooking fires rises from the air, exuding a sense of tranquility and peace.
Hu Qing swept his spiritual sense around and found that the place was full of mortals, not even a single cultivator.
Just then, a man carrying a hoe came back from the field. He saw two young men in luxurious clothes standing at the entrance of the village from afar. He was stunned and did not dare to move forward.
His rough palms unconsciously rubbed the corners of his clothes, his eyes flickered, as if he was hesitating whether to say hello.
Other people in the village also noticed this scene, and several women were whispering to each other with nervous expressions.
Soon, a white-haired old man hurried over. It was the village chief. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, walked forward cautiously, and said respectfully:
"Gentlemen, what brings you to our village?"
Hu Qing smiled kindly, "Don't be nervous, father-in-law. We are just passing by and want to buy some meat and rest our feet."
The village chief heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and quickly said:
"I see. If you two don't mind, you can come to my house and rest for a while. I'll have someone prepare some food."
Gu Yang nodded slightly: "Then I'm sorry to bother you."
Seeing that the two men had no ill intentions, the villagers felt relieved and dispersed.
The village chief led Hu Qing and Gu Yang towards his home. He glanced at them from time to time on the way and muttered to himself:
These two young men have extraordinary bearings. Could they be nobles from the city?
After entering the house, the village chief asked his daughter-in-law to prepare the meal quickly, while he stayed to talk to the two of them.
Hu Qing casually asked, "Father, is there anything special around here?"
The village chief thought for a moment and said, "Sir, you're joking. The area nearby is the territory of the orcs. How dare we go there to see if there is anything special?"
Hu Qing and Gu Yang looked at each other, confused - could it be that the snow mountain is in the orcs' territory?
Hu Qing wanted to ask more, but the village chief had already kept silent, obviously feeling a little taboo.