367: Shielding the lake

“Do you have more information?” Bai Mo continued to ask. After all, he was new here, and for what might be his “first battle” in this world, Bai Mo was quite cautious. Furthermore, Valley Master Liu Yanwan said the monster’s strength was in the Tianshi Realm, which, if his guess was correct, corresponded to level 3 combat power.

It was not wrong to face an opponent of the same level cautiously.

“Hmm…” Valley Master Liu Yanwan pondered for a moment: “This monster is aquatic and extremely skilled in water-based Spells. As a monster, its physical strength is also very formidable, but I’m not sure what specific monster it is. You’ll have to verify that.”

“Water-based, huh…” Bai Mo nodded: “Alright, I understand. I will handle it.”

“Is there anything else? If not, I’ll set off,” Bai Mo said to Valley Master Liu Yanwan.

“Good!” Valley Master Liu Yanwan nodded.

The other party was indeed not looking for trouble with him, and to complete this “mission,” he would have to leave Luli Valley and head to the large lake in the east. From Valley Master Liu Yanwan’s words, the large lake was not very far from Luli Valley, but it was definitely outside the valley.

So, if he didn’t “keep his word” and complete it, he could just run away.

However, the other party entrusted it to him with great confidence.

Of course, Bai Mo would not believe that Valley Master Liu Yanwan was so confident in him. If he ran, this matter would certainly fall on Liu Siyu’s head.

It wouldn’t change her previous plans.

This was the worst-case scenario. If Bai Mo solved this matter for her, it would be equivalent to helping her, and the danger would be on Bai Mo, not on Liu Siyu. Liu Siyu wouldn’t have to bother dealing with that monster, so Luli Valley wouldn’t lose out either way.

Although Bai Mo was just a “passerby” in this world, only here to find lost fragments, he could completely run away to save time.

Anyway, there was no “sense” here, and the item wasn't here.

He could completely ignore it.

However, as a person with “principles,” Bai Mo would certainly not do that.

Moreover, adhering to the idea of “making friends widely” and forming good connections, Bai Mo wouldn't mind, even if there might be no further interaction in the future.

Anyway, there was nothing else to do. Finding fragments was clearly a long-term task that also depended on luck and serendipity.

Bai Mo was not in a hurry; everything would take its course.

Everyone in the group probably had the same idea, treating it as an adventure or a trip to another world.

Valley Master Liu Yanwan gave Bai Mo a temporary pass that allowed him to pass through Luli Valley’s restrictions. Of course, each activation would trigger a notification, and it was only effective for two days. After the time expired, it would just be a useless wooden token.

“You can go out, but you cannot go to the back mountain. If you want to stroll around Luli Valley, I can find a disciple to accompany you,” Valley Master Liu Yanwan specifically cautioned Bai Mo.

“Understood, but I have no such plans. I’ll set off to resolve the matter now. The sooner it’s resolved, the sooner I can leave,” Bai Mo said, shaking his head slightly. He came from the back mountain, so he naturally knew what the situation there was.

Although he was a little tempted, after all, a group of girls with naturally good foundations, coupled with cultivation, and flawless looks and skin, were bathing there…

Of course, thinking about it is not a crime.

There’s a saying: judge by actions, not by intentions; if by intentions, few in the world are perfect.

In other words, to a pervert, fantasize if you must, just don’t actually do it, and it’s best not to fantasize about them in front of them.

After all, if your lewd expression is noticed, it wouldn’t be good.

Bai Mo did not linger, leaving Luli Valley directly, then flying towards the large lake in the east that Valley Master Liu Yanwan, the Valley Master of Luli Valley, had mentioned.

After flying for over a hundred kilometers, Bai Mo saw only stretches of forest along the way. Finally, he saw the enormous lake nestled within the forest, which appeared to be at least a thousand square kilometers in size.

“Hiss~ This distance, and you told me it’s nearby?” Bai Mo recalled Valley Master Liu Yanwan’s words, but then he thought that for a cultivator, over a hundred kilometers was indeed not far, so calling it nearby was fine…

And at this distance, Bai Mo didn't know how fast movement would be in this world, but for Bai Mo, if it was just his usual flying speed, not full speed, it would only take a little over ten minutes.

“Monster…” Bai Mo sensed around. Along the way, he also felt many life signatures in the forest.

Of course, there were many wild animals, and their life signatures were not weak, so it was clear that ordinary animals in this world were also quite formidable.

Then Bai Mo often felt varying strengths of auras, which should be monsters.

However, most of them were relatively weak; according to this world’s cultivation realms, most should be in the Spirit Refinement Realm, with a few in the Spell Realm.

He didn’t know if this was the norm or if the area around Luli Valley had been “cleared,” which was why there were only these less harmful monsters.

According to Valley Master Liu Yanwan, the “lake monster” in this vicinity needed to be cleared, and the scope extended over a hundred kilometers away, so Luli Valley’s “territory” was not small.

Bai Mo hovered above the center of the lake, looking down at the calm surface.

“Hmm, I don’t seem to sense any movement in the lake…” Bai Mo carefully sensed, but couldn’t detect any aura in the lake; it seemed something was blocking his perception.

However, with Bai Mo’s powerful eyesight and the lake’s clear water, he could see many fish swimming on the surface.

He could feel the “faint auras” of these fish.

But that was all; his perception ability became weaker further down.

This lake was interesting! He didn’t know if it was due to the lake monster or if it naturally possessed the ability to block perception.

“No wonder Valley Master Liu Yanwan wanted me to handle it. This lake also has this function? This should be quite tricky, right? The risk factor isn’t small, after all, if the lake monster stays in the lake and doesn’t come out, I’ll have to lure it out or go into the lake… And I’ll also have to be wary of sneak attacks from the other party.” Bai Mo stroked his chin. This task wouldn’t be easy to complete!

“I forgot to ask, what methods can be used to lure this monster out…” Bai Mo had a bit of a headache now. He couldn’t just dive into the lake to find it, could he? Although it wasn’t impossible.

Bai Mo summoned his Crystal Ice and held it in his hand.

He gently waved it towards the lake surface.

Cold air emerged, freezing the lake surface.

“If I can’t lure you out, then I’ll just force you out!” Bai Mo muttered to himself. If this lake was considered home by that monster… then if I seal your home, you should be quite annoyed and come out to fight me, right?