Xinchuan and his party wandered around the prohibited area for five days before finding Qingsong Town.
In theory, none of them were ordinary people; their pace was unparalleled. They could have reached Qingsong Town in three days if they had pressed on. Unfortunately, after Chen Mo unleashed that stunning punch that shook the heavens and moved the gods in the prohibited area, he was so exhausted that he couldn't move for three days.
With insufficient vital energy, not only was his physical strength unable to keep up, but even his spirit was lagging behind. He had to rest along the way, and his steps were light and unstable, as if he had been bodyleted by alcohol and carnal desires.
Song Qiang and the other three were puzzled, but they didn't ask for an explanation either. Chen Mo's strength was boundless, and whatever he did must have had a good reason.
Qingsong Town is located in the southern part of the Hana Sea Empire, an essential passage to Tianlong Dynasty. The small town is known as a thousand-year-old town and consists of seven villages with a simple and honest local custom. It is also said to be a picturesque town surrounded by mountains and water, and those who pass by can't help but admire its beauty.
However, with the arrival of Chen Mo and his companions, what they saw were not beautiful mountains and rivers, but a dense white fog that enveloped the entire town, as if veiling this ancient town in a mysterious shroud.
"According to rumors, there has been an invasion of the Blood Demon in Qingsong Town. Every night, someone in the town dies unnaturally... So far, the number of reported deaths has reached over a hundred people. The higher-ups have sent us here to investigate the situation. If it is true, we can take action first and report afterwards..."
The purpose of their journey was well known to Song Qiang, who couldn't help but become more serious as he looked at the thick white fog.
Chen Mo furrowed his brow slightly. The name 'Blood Demon' sounded familiar to him, but he couldn't immediately recall why. Nonetheless, this so-called 'Blood Demon' had already caused the death of over a hundred people in the town, so it had to be something sinister.
Although Chen Mo was traveling with Song Qiang and the others, his actual goal was to head south to find someone. He needed to maintain his strength, so he couldn't afford to get involved in the affairs of Qingsong Town unless absolutely necessary.
If I can, I will endure. Who let him so easily emptied?
With his hands behind his back, Chen Mo was about to enter the town when he saw Song Qiang already standing behind him, one hand on the hilt of a sword, looking vigilant. The other three formed a group were hiding behind Song Qiang.
What a guy, is he using me as a shield?
Chen Mo's lips twitched, "Are you people from Xian Jing Sheng really so afraid of death?"
Hearing this, Song Qiang embarrassedly smiled, "We're used to it in the prohibited area."
After saying that, Song Qiang walked in front with the icy-calm woman, and Chen Mo stood in the middle, with the other two forming a group staying behind him with caution.
Song Qiang's quartet was not particularly strong, with Song Qiang himself a seventh-level martial artist, and the cold woman named Zhao Wen, also a seventh-level martial artist. However, in terms of practical experience and strength, Zhao Wen was slightly inferior to Song Qiang.
In contrast, the two people behind Chen Mo were a well-behaved young girl named Su Kekě, who was an eighth-level master but not a warrior; she was an healer specializing in curing and could enhance the combat power of teammates. In short, she was a healbot.
The scruffy man named Sun Qian was an eighth-level spirit master, specializing in incantations. In short, he was a frail support.
The mist-shrouded town exuded a hint of the eerie, with an unparalleled silence that sent shivers down one's spine. Chen Mo became vigilant. Suddenly, he felt a soft touch on his arm, 'snap'—it was the healer Su Kekě, too scared to let go and had hugged his arm. No harm done.
'Snap!' Again, she hugged his other arm tightly. The fragile support Sun Qian was on high alert, looking around nervously, and then tightly holding onto his arm.
Chen Mo: (▼HE▼#)
"Enough of you two."
Chen Mo couldn't help but feel frustrated, turning around and staring at the two people, "You two are from the Xian Jing Sheng, yet you're so timid."
"Although I am from Xian Jing Sheng, I only play a supporting role in the team. Healing wounds is what I do well, but fighting is out of the question. The teacher said that as healers, we should stay far away from danger when facing it, and never engage in direct combat. When faced with danger, the first thing we should do is find shelter..."
Su Kekě spoke in a weak and soft voice.
"I am not good at fighting."
Sun Qian said matter-of-factly, and a bit smugly, "I too am a person who assists others. It is only logical for me to hide and save my life."
Chen Mo twitched his lips. No wonder Song Qiang always looked exhausted; it turns out he had run into these two incompetent teammates.
Chen Mo was carried by the two incompetent teammates for most of the journey, and finally arrived at the destination. A stone monument bearing the name 'Qingsong Town' stood in front of a wooden gate. A row of buildings with a sinister atmosphere surrounded it, all with tightly closed windows and doors as if they were hiding from some incredibly terrifying presence.
As if they had heard the footsteps, a slightly more luxurious building, with a dilapidated window, revealed a pair of eyes peeking out.
Creak—
However, in just a moment, an old man in a simple long gown, who seemed to be the owner of the slightly more luxurious building, pushed open the door excitedly and said, "Master Xian Jing Sheng and other honored guests...".
"Everyone, you don't have to hide anymore, you don't have to hide anymore. The honored guests from the Xian Jing Sheng have arrived. They have come to save our lives."
The old man exclaimed with joy. In no time, the once quiet and eerie town suddenly became lively. People of all ages, men, women, the young, and the old, came running out of their homes to gather in front of Song Qiang without exception.
"Master, you have finally come. Please help us settle the dispute."
"Honored guests from the Xian Jing Sheng, we can't go on living like this. Please save us."
