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My Nascent Soul Ran Away Again-Chapter 126 - : Hunting Outside the City, Hidden Dangers Lurk
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Chapter 126: Hunting Outside the City, Hidden Dangers Lurk
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In Dream Ruins City.
โIs it daytime now?โ โLu Xuanโ looked up at the sky, his consciousness residing within the wooden figure, controlling its movements. The experience was somewhat like playing in virtual reality. However, Lu Xuanโs soul was powerful enough to multitask, controlling the wooden figure while still conversing with Cheng Lingzhu in reality.
He observed this world. In Dream Ruins City, there was no sun in sight. The sky was a deep grey, with the brightness of the day even dimmer than twilight in the Archean Eon Realm.
โYesโฆ Senior Gong Gong,โ He Zhao responded, squatting down and mimicking the communication style of the other members in the Immortal Tomb.
Dream Ruins Cityโs โdaytimeโ was just like this.
Lu Xuan lightly hopped onto He Zhaoโs shoulder. โWhen are you leaving the
โIn another half โXu time,โโ He Zhao estimated.
โXu timeโ was the unit of time measurement in the Dream Ruins. One Xu time was equivalent to half an hour, and half a Xu time was about the duration of burning an incense stick.
โTake us around the city,โ Lu Xuan suggested.
Ru Shou didnโt join their conversation. After greeting Lu Xuan, he had been observing this world silently. Hearing Lu Xuanโs suggestion, Ru Shou said, โCarry the two of us with you, but try not to be too conspicuous.โ
He Zhao nodded. bending down to Dick Ru Shou and placing him in his pocket. His short jacket had large pockets on both sides. Lu Xuan didnโt wait to be picked up; he hopped into the pocket himself.
Walking through Dream Ruins City, the streets were sparsely populated. The occasional passersby were thin and appeared undernourished.
โThis architectural styleโฆโ Ru Shouโs wooden figure peeked out of a pocket, observing the cityscape.
He Zhao passed by several houses, some with black cloth hung at their doors, signifying a death in the family. Often, these deaths were the result of hunting outside the city.
โEvery time we go hunting outside the city, injuries are common, and deaths are not rare,โ He Zhao explained.
โAre the creatures outside the city very strong?โ Lu Xuan inquired.
โVery strong,โ He Zhao replied solemnly. โIt often takes three members at the Conviction Stage to subdue a regular Nightmare Demon, and the Evil Spirits are even more elusive. The most dangerous part about the outside is that we canโt see the paths clearly. Even if someone carries a โDream Lantern,โ it only illuminates an area within ten feet. However, Nightmare Demons and Evil Spirits can see us. In such situations, we donโt have the upper hand.โ
He Zhao paused before continuing, โAlthough Nightmare Demons are fierce, their meat is edible and can strengthen Qi and blood. If we have enough manpower and encounter a weaker Nightmare Demon, itโs actually a cause for celebration. However, Evil Spirits are different. When killed, their bodies turn into a black mist that dissipates. If anyone comes into contact with this black mist, even a cultivator, they will fall ill.โ
โWhat cultivation level do most of the cityโs residents have?โ Ru Shou suddenly asked.
He Zhao was momentarily taken aback but honestly replied, โThe city lord is at the Mystic Passage Stage, which is above the Sitting Illumination Stage. As for most people, they havenโt even reached the Conviction Stage, like me.โ
He Zhaoโs father was once a Daoist Foundation warrior, and He Zhaoโs dream was to become like his father. However, being young and of average talent, he had yet to cross that threshold.
โIn this city, I havenโt sensed any spiritual energy from heaven and earth, โ Ru
Shou contemplated before asking, โWhat do you use for cultivation here?โ
โDream Stones, a kind of red jade,โ He Zhao gestured. โThey can only be found in the darkness outside the city. Warriors can extract power from them, making them very precious.โ freeweb novel.co m
He Zhao had one such stone, left by his father. However, he had yet to reach the Daoist Foundation Stage and couldnโt use it yet.
At that moment, a figure appeared in front of He Zhao โ it was Hong Zhen.
He Zhaoโs expression changed slightly, and he tried to walk around Hong Zhen but was blocked.
โYoung He, why the rush?โ Hong Zhen stood in his path.
โWhat do you want?โ He Zhao frowned.
โYouโre going out of the city soon, right? The outside is a truly terrifying place.
Youโre not even a Daoist Foundation warrior; what if you encounter danger?โ Hong Zhenโs smile didnโt reach his eyes. โMy brother Hong Feng is also out there. Heโs a late-stage Daoist Foundation warrior. How about letting him protect you?โ
โYouโre being kind?โ He Zhao scoffed.
โAh, letโs talk business,โ Hong Zhen looked at him, rubbing his fingers together. โProtecting you requires some payment. How about that Dream Stone your father left you?โ
โIn your dreams!โ He Zhao flatly refused. โThat stone is for my cultivation. How could I give it to you?โ
He Zhao knew that his fatherโs last mission was with Hong Zhen. Hong Zhen returned unscathed, while his father and other members stayed outside forever. Hong Zhen had once pretended to cry and then offered to help take care of He Zhaoโs mother and him. After being rejected by He Zhaoโs mother, he never gave up, repeatedly causing trouble for the He family, and now even coveting the Dream Stone.
He Zhao clenched his fist, then released it, just glaring at Hong Zhen.
โTo cultivate martial arts, you need to be alive,โ Hong Zhenโs smile faded, replaced by a cold look..