159: Chapter 159 Two People with Perfect Understanding

Luo Zhi looked at Li Yuan; while she was introducing herself earlier, she had been keeping a close eye on his expression.

When she mentioned she was a Disciple of the Zhenhua Sect, Li Yuan's reaction was completely different from what she had expected.

Whether he had known her identity beforehand or had only just found out.

Li Yuan was a bit too indifferent.

As a Personal Disciple of the Zhenhua Sect, with family elders holding high positions within the Sect and her own superior physical appearance.

Over the years, Luo Zhi had encountered far too many suitors.

She appeared friendly and polite to many people, and Jiang Wanwei even feared she might be deceived by some man's smooth talk.

But in reality, it was incredibly difficult to truly get close to Luo Zhi's heart.

Luo Zhi had seen plenty of the methods used by those suitors.

Starting from the introduction, suitors would hope for her to learn more about them.

They couldn't wait to list all of their advantages.

Of course, some used the tactic of playing hard to get, trying to lead Luo Zhi into guessing.

Someone like Li Yuan, who openly stated he came from a small Sect, was truly rare.

After a brief exchange, Li Yuan stopped asking questions and began to rest quietly.

He didn't seem to have much curiosity toward her, Luo Zhi.

The first day passed safely and peacefully.

When the sky brightened again, Li Yuan saw that Luo Zhi's face was pale, and her body was trembling involuntarily, seemingly from the cold.

After their martial Realms were suppressed, the severe cold of the night brought considerable trouble to the Martial Artists.

Li Yuan searched the surroundings for more dry grass and built a shelter with better wind protection for Luo Zhi.

Li Yuan was doing alright; although his martial Realm was suppressed, his physique was strong enough.

He just didn't know how long this current crisis would drag on.

If it lasted longer, he would have to consider basic survival necessities like food and water.

The two stayed there, not speaking much to each other.

By the afternoon of the second day, Luo Zhi's body had recovered quite a bit.

She was already able to do many things and tried to find something edible in the nearby area.

Compared to Li Yuan's physical strength, the gap was huge.

The suppression of the martial Realm had a terrifying impact on Luo Zhi.

Li Yuan walked a bit further, caught a rabbit, roasted it, and brought it back.

In the place where they were hiding, no sparks could appear, and certainly no smoke could rise.

Li Yuan didn't know much about the Xingxue Valley Sect.

But for others to set up such a scheme, their methods were incredibly ruthless.

If they saw any signs of fire or smoke, they would surely find them quickly.

At nightfall, the two sat together, eating the things they had found during the day.

There were still some Recovery Pills left, but they needed to save a few to deal with potential crises and troubles.

Over the next few days, the two divided the work with a tacit understanding, and everything was handled appropriately.

Occasionally, they would also discuss the current situation.

First was regarding this Xingxue Valley; it was a Sect where Evil Path Martial Artists gathered.

Xingxue Valley excelled at controlling Vicious Beasts and breeding venomous creatures.

The appearance of the Python Vines here was very likely because Xingxue Valley had planted them in advance.

The Red Moon Mountain area could suppress a Martial Artist's Realm, making it more suitable for the Python Vines to hunt.

"Do you think this Opportunity in Red Moon Mountain might also be a rumor fabricated by the people of Xingxue Valley?"

Hearing what Luo Zhi said, Li Yuan spoke his own suspicion.

Hearing this, Luo Zhi shook her head and denied it quite decisively.

"The Sect has carefully confirmed it; the Opportunity in Red Moon Mountain is real.

It is a fragment of a top-tier Cultivation Technique, which is why the major Sects have put so much effort into tracking it down."

Having said this, Luo Zhi felt that replying this way was somewhat inappropriate, as if she lacked sincerity.

Li Yuan had saved her life, yet she was being secretive when talking about this Opportunity.

"The major Sects arranged for so many young Martial Artists to come all for that fragment of the Cultivation Technique.

Young Master Li might have heard its name before: the Kunlun Endless Canon.

My Zhenhua Sect only found half a page of the fragment a thousand years ago, yet it brought countless benefits to the Sect..."

When the name 'Kunlun Endless Canon' came up, a strange expression appeared on Li Yuan's face.

Luo Zhi thought Li Yuan was doubting her and continued to explain.

"The Kunlun Endless Canon is a supreme Cultivation Technique of this world. Just two or three sentences from the fragment might be enough to enlighten us.

Although I haven't practiced this technique, seeing the gains of my elders, I know of its extraordinary nature."

Li Yuan did not argue and nodded in agreement.

In fact, Li Yuan wasn't doubting the Kunlun Endless Canon at all.

He was already practicing this Cultivation Technique and even had the complete text for comprehension.

He was just surprised that the Opportunity everyone in Red Moon Mountain was fighting for was the Kunlun Endless Canon.

And it was only a single fragment of it.

From the look of things, there was no need for him to waste effort competing for this Opportunity.

Using the Corpse Looting Technique a few more times would bring him more tangible gains.

Over the next three days, both Li Yuan and Luo Zhi spotted people from Xingxue Valley.

They were accompanied by Vicious Beasts and had reached the heart of Red Moon Mountain.

Besides searching for survivors, they were also testing their luck, hoping to stumble upon that Opportunity.

Vicious Beasts that originally posed little threat were now a significant danger in this place.

Li Yuan and Luo Zhi avoided them as much as possible; even if they had to take action, they would choose to launch a sneak attack.

At the same time, the weather grew colder and colder, especially at night.

As their Realms fell, their bodies' ability to withstand the cold also plummeted.

They had originally built two windbreaks, but with such temporary structures, the cold wind would always find some gaps to whistle through.

Luo Zhi comforted herself several times in her heart, telling herself that this was a special situation and she shouldn't be overly concerned with formalities.

Besides, she didn't have any ill feelings toward Li Yuan.

She even felt that Li Yuan was quite good; even in such a dangerous situation, he remained polite.

His appearance was also quite handsome...

"Young Master Li, the weather is getting colder. Why don't you come over to my side?

Two people will always be warmer..."

She understood it in her mind, but when she actually spoke, she was still a bit nervous.

"No need..." Li Yuan refused casually, as he didn't actually feel too cold.

Turning his head, he saw Luo Zhi's frail body.

His unfinished words ultimately changed: "Alright then, the weather has indeed become colder..."

Out of consideration for Luo Zhi's feelings, Li Yuan's reply gave her a way out.

That night, the two of them huddled together in the secluded windbreak.

The surroundings were very quiet, and Luo Zhi was inexplicably nervous.

Lowering her voice, she spoke softly with Li Yuan.

At first, she felt embarrassed and shifted her body so they weren't touching.

If they accidentally touched, she would shrink back.

At some point, Luo Zhi stopped pretending.

Leaning against Li Yuan was much warmer, like leaning against a small heater.

The two of them leaned against each other like that, enduring the bitter cold of the night.

Li Yuan didn't think much of it; in such a dangerous situation, there was no time to worry about such things.

Furthermore, Li Yuan didn't think about it in terms of romance.

On the contrary, Luo Zhi, this young woman, had even more thoughts in her head despite being in such an environment.

At dawn, Li Yuan set out early to find food and water.

Luo Zhi couldn't keep pretending to sleep and only opened her eyes with a hint of disappointment after Li Yuan had left.

She hadn't expected Li Yuan to leave so naturally, truly not caring at all...