Finally one day, they came to an open space.
I saw an ancient altar standing in the center of the open space, with several treasures emitting bright light placed on the altar.
These treasures are obviously the opportunities and treasures they have been looking for.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi looked at each other and saw excitement and anticipation in each other's eyes.
They walked towards the altar cautiously, for fear of disturbing some unknown existence.
But when they actually touched those treasures, nothing unexpected happened.
It turns out that these treasures are not evil objects but spiritual objects condensed from the natural essence of heaven and earth.
They can improve the practitioner's cultivation and understanding and make the path of cultivation smoother.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi each chose a treasure that suited them and solemnly pocketed it.
They know that these treasures will be an important help in their future cultivation path.
Before leaving the valley, Luo Chen and Liang Qi specially expressed their gratitude to the old hunter and left enough reward as a thank you.
They knew that without the guidance and help of the old hunter, they might never find this treasure land.
Then Luo Chen and Liang Qi left the place.
Liang Qi plans to continue selling the goods he finally brought.
Luo Chen, on the other hand, followed Liang Qi's team.
Anyway, he had nothing to do.
Let’s take a look first.
Nan Qi City.
This is Liang Qi’s destination.
"Brother Luo, we're here."
"It is said that Nan Qi City is extremely prosperous, with a permanent population of more than two million. It is the largest city nearby."
Nanqi City, this shining pearl standing in the vast territory, truly deserves its reputation.
The city wall towers into the clouds and is made of bluestone. It has experienced wind, frost, rain and snow and remains extremely strong, as if it can resist all intrusions in the world.
Above the city gate, a huge plaque is engraved with the three characters "Southern Qi City". The writing is vigorous and majestic, attracting people to stop and look up.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi rode horses slowly into the city, and their eyes suddenly became clear.
There are many shops on both sides of the street with colorful signboards and it is very lively.
The crowds of pedestrians, the shouts of vendors, and the bargaining sounds of customers are intertwined, forming a vivid market symphony.
Luo Chen couldn't help but secretly admire that the prosperity of Nan Qi City was far beyond his previous imagination.
They found an inn and settled down. After taking a short rest, Liang Qi couldn't wait to take Luo Chen to the market.
There are a dazzling array of products in the market, ranging from precious medicinal materials and rare ores to exquisite handicrafts and tempting delicacies.
Luochen was very curious about all this. He looked around as he walked, stopping from time to time to carefully examine the items he had never seen before.
Liang Qi looked like he was familiar with the road. He led Luo Chen through the crowd and greeted familiar vendors from time to time. He obviously had a lot of connections here.
As he walked, he introduced Luo Chen to the customs and customs of Nan Qi City, as well as various interesting stories and legends.
Luochen listened with great interest, and his understanding of the city gradually deepened.
When they were tired of shopping, they found a teahouse to sit down and taste the unique fragrant tea of Nan Qi City.
In the teahouse, the environment is elegant and the music of the piano is melodious, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi chatted while drinking tea, enjoying this rare leisure time.
Suddenly, there was a burst of noise outside the teahouse, breaking the tranquility inside.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi looked out the window at the same time and saw a group of young men and women in gorgeous clothes walking in surrounded by a young master.
The young master had a handsome face and a majestic air, and the maids and guards following him all looked well-trained and imposing.
The guests in the teahouse cast curious glances and talked a lot.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi also smiled at each other and continued to drink their tea, not intending to pay too much attention to the trivial matters of these wealthy nobles.
However, as if he was looking for them deliberately, the young master walked straight to the door of the private room where they were.
He stopped, glanced around Luo Chen and Liang Qi, and then said: "You two look very familiar. Is this your first time in Nan Qi City?"
Luo Chen frowned slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable.
But he also knew that this was Nan Qi City after all, and it was someone else's territory, and he should not act rashly.
So, he smiled slightly and replied politely: "Yes, it is indeed our first time to come to Nanqi City. I wonder if you have any advice?"
Hearing this, the young master then said: "It's not about giving advice. I just want to make friends with you two because of their extraordinary bearing. I wonder if you two would be willing to give me a favor?"
Luo Chen was secretly on guard, but his face remained calm.
He looked at Liang Qi and saw that Liang Qi also had a wary look on his face.
They exchanged a look, both understanding what the other meant.
This young master has bad intentions and must be dealt with carefully.
Luo Chen smiled slightly and said: "Young Master's kindness is hard to refuse, and we are naturally willing to make friends. However, we are new here and don't know much about Nan Qi City. I'm afraid it will spoil the Young Master's interest."
The young master didn't seem to care about Luo Chen's refusal. He waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I can take you to understand the places you don't understand. Come on, I'll take you to a good place."
With that said, he turned around to leave.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi looked at each other. Although they didn't want to, they couldn't refuse directly.
So, they followed the young master out of the teahouse.
Along the way, the young master kept introducing them to the scenic spots and special delicacies of Nan Qi City, but Luo Chen and Liang Qi both listened absentmindedly. They knew that this young master would never invite them to play so simply. There must be an ulterior motive behind it.
Sure enough, when they arrived in front of a luxurious mansion, the young man's face suddenly became serious.
He turned to Luo Chen and Liang Qi and said, "You two, this is my residence. I invite you here today because I actually want to ask your help for something important."
Luo Chen and Liang Qi were shocked when they heard this.
They knew that this young man had finally revealed his true purpose.
But they also understand that there is no way out at this time and they can only deal with it.
The young master continued: "A strange thing has happened to my family recently. Someone disappears inexplicably every night. I sent people to investigate for a long time, but they still couldn't find any clues. I heard that the two are practitioners with extraordinary powers. I have the ability, so I would like to ask you to help find out the truth of this matter.”
Luo Chen and Liang Qi looked at each other in shock when they heard this.
They didn't expect that the young master would know their identities, let alone that he would invite them to investigate the case. But they also know that now that they have entered this situation, it may not be easy to escape unscathed.
Luo Chen pondered for a moment and decided to explore the other party's details first, so he said: "Young master, you are ridiculous. We only have some minimal skills. How dare we call ourselves practitioners? However, since you need us, we will naturally try our best to help you." , but this thing sounds quite strange, I wonder if you are willing to tell us the details?”
Seeing that Luo Chen did not refuse directly, the young master's eyes flashed with joy, and then he nodded and said: "You two, please come with me."
With that said, he led Luo Chen and Liang Qi into the mansion.
Inside the mansion, there are pavilions, carved beams and painted pillars, all showing luxury.
However, beneath this luxury, there is a hint of uneasiness and depression.
The young master led them through corridors and finally came to a remote courtyard.
"This is where my missing servants last appeared."
The young master said solemnly, with worry in his tone, "Every night, they disappear quietly. No matter how we search, we can't find any trace."
Luochen looked around and saw lush vegetation in the courtyard, but there seemed to be some unknown secret hidden in this vitality.
He closed his eyes, channeled his spiritual power, and tried to sense the abnormalities around him.
However, what surprised him was that apart from the normal fluctuations of spiritual energy, there was no abnormal aura here.
"Brother Liang, do you feel it?"
Luo Chen asked Liang Qi beside him in a low voice.
Liang Qi shook his head and frowned: "No, everything is normal here, but it is this normality that makes me feel uneasy. Maybe we need to wait until night to find out the clues."
Hearing this, the young master showed a hint of anxiety on his face: "But I can't wait any longer. Every extra day I wait, more people may suffer misfortunes. I implore you two to find out the truth as soon as possible and rescue those missing people." People.”
Luo Chen and Liang Qi looked at each other and saw firmness and determination in each other's eyes.
They knew that this was not only to help the young master, but also to uncover the truth hidden behind it and protect the peace of this land.
"Don't worry, sir, we will do our best."
Luo Chen solemnly promised.
So, they decided to stay in the mansion and wait for night.
The night fell, everything was silent, and the entire mansion was immersed in silence.
However, beneath this silence, there is an unknown crisis.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi held their breaths and carefully walked through every corner of the mansion.
They know that this is when those disappearances occur and they must remain vigilant at all times.
Suddenly, a faint sound of wind caught their attention.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi looked at each other and immediately chased after him.
They passed through corridors and finally arrived at the remote courtyard.
At this time, the scene in the courtyard had undergone earth-shaking changes.
The originally lush vegetation became withered and withered, and a strange smell filled the air.
In a corner of the courtyard, a vague figure slowly emerged.
"Who is it?"
Luo Chen shouted loudly, his spiritual power surged, and his figure shot out, heading straight for the blurry figure.
However, when he got closer to the figure, he found that it was not a person, but a huge monster.
The monster's body was covered with blood-red scales, its eyes were like torches, and its mouth showed sharp fangs, making it appear extremely ferocious.
"Is this...the red blood of a monster?"
Liang Qi exclaimed, obviously recognizing the identity of this monster: "How did it appear here? Could it be that those missing people were all harmed by it?"
Luo Chen didn't answer, his eyes were fixed on the demonic beast Crimson Blood, and his heart was full of vigilance.
He knew that the strength of this monster was extraordinary and he had to deal with it carefully.
The monster Chixue also seemed to feel the threat from Luo Chen and Liang Qi. It let out a deafening roar, and its figure suddenly increased several times, standing in the courtyard like a hill.
"Get ready to fight!"
Luo Chen said in a deep voice, knowing that he and Liang Qi had no choice but to fight to the end.
Hearing this, Liang Qi took a deep breath, clenched his hands into fists, and felt the spiritual power surge in his body, obviously ready for battle.
The two stood back to back, scanning the surroundings with vigilant eyes in case the demon beast Chixue suddenly attacked.
The red-blooded monster roared, its blood-red eyes flashing with cruel light. Its huge body cast a huge shadow on the ground, making the entire courtyard look even more eerie.
Luo Chen and Liang Qi could feel the powerful pressure emanating from it. It was a feeling of oppression coming from the depths of the ancient bloodline, which made people feel heart-stopping.
"Brother Liang, we have to find a way to divert it away and prevent it from wreaking havoc in the mansion."
Luo Chen whispered to Liang Qi. He understood that once this monster got out of control in the mansion, the consequences would be disastrous.
Liang Qi nodded, and he quickly took out a piece of talisman paper from his arms. This was an earth escape talisman that he accidentally obtained on the way to practice. It could instantly teleport the user to a place tens of meters deep underground.
He planned to use this talisman to lure away the monsters and create an opportunity for Luo Chen to attack.
"Brother Luo, be careful!"
Liang Qi shouted, then crushed the Earth Escape Talisman, and his figure flashed away and disappeared under the ground.
Seeing this, the red-blooded monster roared angrily, jumped up with its huge body, and rushed towards the place where Liang Qi disappeared.
However, when it found that there was only a shallow pit left on the ground, it roared angrily and swept its huge tail around, smashing the trees and rockeries in the courtyard to pieces.
Luo Chen took the opportunity to launch an attack. He shuttled around the monster like a ghost, using his flexible body skills to avoid the monster's attacks while looking for its flaws.
He knew very well that it was never wise to go head-to-head with such a powerful monster, and he had to find an opportunity to give it a fatal blow.
After a fierce confrontation, Luo Chen finally discovered a weakness of the monster, its abdomen.
Although it is covered with thick scales, it seems to be softer than other places.
Luo Chen felt happy and immediately concentrated all his spiritual power, preparing to launch the final blow.
He took a deep breath, and shot out like an arrow from a string, rushing towards the monster's belly.
The moment he approached the monster, he clasped his hands together and gathered his spiritual power into a bright sword light, which pierced the monster's abdomen.
"Boom!"
There was a loud noise, and the sword light collided with the monster's scales, bursting out with a dazzling light.
The monster roared in pain, and its huge body trembled violently. (End of chapter)