85: Chapter 85: Keep Searching

Having run far away and feeling safe, Xia Shaoxin reminded his two Senior Brothers: "Don't mention a single word about Senior Brother Chen Jingrao's matter."

This was a joint crime, and the two of them certainly knew what to do.

"That... the poisonous grass he mentioned, did you really not take it?" Senior Brother Liang Ruoran asked.

Xia Shaoxin shook his head firmly: "I really didn't take it."

"Even if I did take it, it was the Shangqing Profound Mirror that took it. What does that have to do with me, Xia Shaoxin!"

"If you obtained it, there's no need to hide it from us. We won't fight you for this credit." Senior Brother Liang Ruoran hesitated for a moment before speaking again.

Senior Brother Shao Junwei said in a low voice: "The Elder really will conduct a body search, unless you swallow it into your stomach like Senior Brother Chen Jingrao did. I don't think Elder Qian has the ability to see through your stomach without killing you."

Xia Shaoxin patted his own stomach: "Even if it were cut open, there is nothing there."

Seeing him so adamant, the two Senior Brothers breathed a sigh of relief.

"In that case, it was purely Senior Brother Chen Jingrao's wishful thinking and he misread the situation!"

Just then, a bell sound suddenly came from the air.

Dong...

Resonant and solemn.

It made people instantly quiet, and all anxiety vanished.

"What is that sound?"

The three of them listened intently.

Dong—

Another bell sound came.

"Ah! It's the Elder summoning us!" Senior Brother Liang Ruoran let out a nearly shrill cry.

According to Elder Qian's arrangement, when they came out of the Teleportation Array, they should have reached a Pavilion, and then split into ten groups to search in ten directions.

An hour had passed, and not only did they not know where the Pavilion was, but they didn't even know where they were themselves.

This bell sound was equivalent to giving them a location, piercing through the pervasive poisonous gas.

The three were very excited and rushed in the direction of the sound.

The bell rang continuously, and the fog in front of them gradually receded.

The field of vision, which was originally only about twenty zhang, became wider and wider, allowing them to see scenery several miles away.

The bell sound became clearer, and their sense of direction grew stronger.

"Eh, who is that?"

"That's Senior Brother Fang!"

"And Senior Sister Li!"

Figures of other people appeared one after another ahead. Everyone gathered together, cheered, and rushed towards the direction of the bell sound.

They cut down any monsters or bugs that were blind enough to cross their path with a single sword strike.

No matter what monster it was, it couldn't stop everyone from rushing towards the direction of the bell.

A spire appeared in the distance; that was the Pavilion!

Everyone cheered.

From afar, they could see Elder Qian standing on high ground, calling out to all sides: "Everyone, come back quickly, I am here—"

A person was sitting on the edge of the Pavilion, and it was Liu Tingting.

Xia Shaoxin and the other two rushed to the Pavilion, and Elder Qian Yunchang asked them with full hope: "Did you find the poisonous grass?"

"Disciple did not find it."

Elder Qian Yunchang was a bit disappointed and cast his gaze into the distance, where other Disciples were rushing over.

A bell was hanging in the Pavilion, and Wang Xinhao was ringing it rhythmically.

Xia Shaoxin walked to Liu Tingting's side and saw her eyes tightly closed, her face a bit pale.

It must have been her who activated the Formation, but she was exhausted by it.

He felt deep sympathy for this diligent girl.

Formation Talent was very rare, and in Xueyan Cliff, only Liu Tingting had the highest talent.

The Seal of Zhuyun Courtyard, the Teleportation Array of the water well, and the Formation of the Pavilion were all activated by Liu Tingting.

Catching one person and using them heavily—this was called heavy usage.

"Don't disturb her, let her rest." Wang Xinhao in the Pavilion said.

His voice was very aged.

Only then did Xia Shaoxin notice that Wang Xinhao also looked pale.

"Is the Seal of Zhuyun Courtyard that powerful? You are so seriously injured!" Xia Shaoxin asked with concern.

Wang Xinhao shook his head bitterly: "The rebound at the gate was healed long ago. It's this bell; ringing it consumes my strength…"

His voice carried a hint of helplessness.

Xia Shaoxin was surprised to find that this bell was suspended in the air, with no rope hanging from the top.

Everyone stepped forward to look, very surprised, not daring to enter the Pavilion.

"What is the use of ringing the bell?"

"To activate the Formation and disperse the poisonous gas; otherwise, how could you stay here?" Wang Xinhao said a bit weakly.

Xia Shaoxin noticed that there was a map on the floor of the Pavilion, which was exactly the map of the Forbidden Ground.

Every time the bell was rung, the map emitted a faint light.

"Deacon Wang, is there a story behind this map?" A Senior Sister asked curiously.

"Don't know." Wang Xinhao glanced at Liu Tingting, "She doesn't even have the strength to speak. Anyway, this map is very useful; it is a part of the Forbidden Ground's Protective Array."

Just then, a Senior Sister ran over excitedly, shouting as she ran: "Elder, I found the earth spirit immortal mushroom grass! Take a look and see if it is."

Xia Shaoxin's body trembled involuntarily, thinking he had been caught.

Elder Qian Yunchang ran up quickly, and the Senior Sister opened the cloth package excitedly.

"Good, very good! This is indeed the earth spirit immortal mushroom grass!"

Elder Qian Yunchang was overjoyed, took the poisonous grass from the Senior Sister's hand, and put it into his Storage Pouch.

"You have made a great contribution to me, and I will reward you heavily!"

Xia Shaoxin felt guilty and didn't dare to step forward. He looked from afar and found that the Senior Sister's black mushroom was not as big as the one he had sacrificed.

After a while, another Senior Brother came running, panting, and shouted: "Elder, I have obtained the mountain essence!"

The Senior Brother took out a box, opened it, and inside was a white cloth package, already stained with yellow stains by yellow mucus.

Elder Qian Yunchang opened the cloth package.

"Good, wonderful!"

Xia Shaoxin watched from the side. The so-called mountain essence was actually a crystal-like mineral, just earthy yellow in color, and yellow liquid would ooze from the surface.

This liquid was clearly poisonous. Elder Qian Yunchang took a look, confirmed it, and didn't dare to touch it, closing the box again.

"Good stuff, that's right, it's it. I will reward you heavily."

Not long after, everyone had arrived—except for three people.

Senior Brother Chen Jingrao had been killed by Xia Shaoxin and eaten clean by a group of bugs, needless to say.

There were two other low-cultivation Disciples who died accidentally in the fight with monsters, which was verified by fellow Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters.

Everyone felt very sad in their hearts.

But Elder Qian Yunchang didn't give everyone time to be sad.

"The Teleportation Array had a small mistake, but it doesn't matter. There is still time now. You must immediately follow the groupings and go find the remaining three types of poisonous grass."

Everyone frowned, having to set off again.

Xia Shaoxin followed the two Senior Brothers and quickly left the Pavilion. After walking far away, Senior Brother Shao Junwei suddenly slowed down.

Senior Brother Liang Ruoran understood and walked side by side with Senior Brother Shao Junwei. The two looked relaxed; rather than going to explore, it was more like going for an outing.

Xia Shaoxin knew their thoughts.

Since two types of poisonous grass had already been found, the remaining three should be easy to find. Let others find them.

This did not fit Xia Shaoxin's wish at all; he also wanted to find the remaining three so that he wouldn't have to come to this ghost place again.

But he didn't want to run to a dangerous place alone.

Might as well accompany the Senior Brothers for a walk.

Judging from today's operation, it wasn't impossible to break into the Zhuyun Courtyard Forbidden Ground.

The two Senior Brothers who died were at the Lower Stage of Qi Refining. It wouldn't be too late to come down again after he cultivated to the Qi Refining Upper Stage in the future.

At that time, he would be fighting for his own life; now, he was fighting for others.

He had already grown tired of the days of fighting for others in Dawu Mountain.