43: Chapter 43 Leaving the Secret Realm

Mo Yufei's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously gripped the crystal stone tightly.

He had originally thought that this energy crystal must contain high energy, and wondered if it could compare to a zombie crystal core. The moment it was in his hand, a system prompt was triggered; it seemed it could also upgrade the secret realm.

Just at this quiet moment, a crisp and urgent bird call suddenly came from the sky, piercing the silence of the secret realm.

A blue and green figure flashed rapidly through the mist. As its wings flapped, they stirred up sharp Wind Blades, cleaving a gap through the pervasive spiritual mist. It was the Parrot, Benboba.

Its feathers were bright and vivid, with a striking, bright red crest on its head. Its pair of small, black, shining eyes were incredibly sharp, completely devoid of its usual playful demeanor.

Relying on the Soul Contract established with Mo Yufei, that invisible yet tight connection acted like a beacon. No matter how the space of the secret realm twisted or obstructed, it could precisely capture Mo Yufei's aura.

It flapped its wings faster and faster, with faint wind-attribute spiritual power lingering around the edges of its wings. When it swept past the treetops, even thick branches were cut with shallow marks by the Wind Blades.

In just a moment, Benboerba swooped down in front of the two, hovering in mid-air, wings slightly folded, and landed on Mo Yufei's shoulder.

"Boss, the item has been delivered. There are so many flying cars outside! They fly so fast!"

Mo Yufei was puzzled. Could it be cars from the future that had activated flight mode?

Wang Chen looked at the exotic beast landing on Mo Yufei's shoulder with great curiosity, but he knew this was the contract beast Mo Yufei had just mentioned, the one that took the hovering eye to the outside world.

The two people and two beasts stayed there for a while longer. After listening to Wang Chen finish speaking about the rise and fall of ancient times and the cycles of tribulation, and learning the origin of the energy crystals and the secret realm, the thought of wanting to go to the outside world to investigate had long since arisen in his heart.

Being trapped in the secret realm forever was not a long-term solution. He also wanted to see for himself the original appearance of this world that had undergone catastrophe, and to witness the land and the power struggles outside.

With his mind made up, Mo Yufei raised his eyes to look at Wang Chen, his expression serious and determined, and said, "I've decided. I'll follow you out of the secret realm and go to the outside world to take a look."

Wang Chen was slightly stunned upon hearing this, then looked at both of them, his expression understanding and carrying a hint of approval: "Have you thought it through? The outside world is not as stable as the secret realm; it is full of crises everywhere, and there are struggles between various forces. It is quite dangerous."

Mo Yufei nodded gently, his eyes showing a sense of determination: "Hiding in the secret realm can only mean being a bystander. I want to go and walk around myself, to see the appearance of this world with my own eyes. With you leading the way, I feel at ease."

Wang Chen looked at his determined expression and did not try to dissuade him further, nodding slightly in agreement: "Very well. Since you have made up your mind, then let us prepare to set off, leave the secret realm, and head to the outside world."

Mo Yufei was still clutching that warm energy crystal with his fingertips, the lingering echo of the system prompt in his mind not yet faded. He raised his eyes to look at the person in front of him, without a shred of hesitation in his heart.

Others might think that his rash decision to follow someone he had just met into a chaotic world was too reckless, but he knew clearly in his heart that his reason for choosing to trust Wang Chen was simple.

From beginning to end, Xiao Hei, lying beside him, remained quiet and calm, without the slightest unusual movement.

Xiao Hei possessed a perception ability and had an almost instinctive, keen sense for malice, killing intent, and evil thoughts in its surroundings. If anyone beside it had even the slightest ill intent, it would definitely issue a warning immediately.

But from the time Wang Chen recounted the world's history, to the recovery potion, and handing over the energy crystal, throughout the entire process, Xiao Hei only gently rubbed against his collar, its nose sniffing slightly. From beginning to end, it did not show a shred of vigilance, nor was there any resistance, clearly having completely let down its guard, convinced that Wang Chen had no malice.

Mo Yufei gently rubbed Xiao Hei's head, watching its lazily narrowed eyes, and the last shred of worry in his heart completely dissipated. He trusted Xiao Hei's intuition, and even more, he trusted this unreserved perception, which was far more genuine than any verbal promise.

"I trust you." Mo Yufei met Wang Chen's gaze, his tone firm and frank, without unnecessary pleasantries, stating the reason directly.

"The reason I am willing to follow you out of the secret realm and venture into the outside world is not because of anything else, but simply because Xiao Hei did not detect even a trace of malice from you."

Wang Chen was slightly stunned upon hearing this, his gaze falling on the well-behaved Xiao Hei, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes, which then turned into understanding and gentleness.

He could see that this canine was extraordinary, but he hadn't expected that it would become the bond of trust between the two in such a pure way.

In troubled times, human hearts are hard to fathom, and this kind of trust determined by the intuition of a spirit pet seems exceptionally precious.

Wang Chen's lips curled into a faint smile, and he nodded gently: "In that case, let's set off immediately. The secret realm exit is in the northwest direction. While the night is not yet deep, let's leave this area as soon as possible. I will take you to see the roads of the outside world one by one."

Mo Yufei agreed and stepped towards the direction of the secret realm exit.

With Xiao Hei's perception as his confidence and this malice-free companionship before him, even if the outside world was full of chaos and crises, he felt more at ease in his heart and no longer had a shred of panic.

The night grew deeper, and the vegetation in the secret realm was soaked in the chill of twilight.

Xiao Hei, the Parrot Benboba, one person, one dog, and one bird, with the steady-breathed Wang Chen walking side by side beside them.

They walked together along the winding gravel path in the secret realm, moving slowly towards the exit.

The surrounding forest was silent, occasionally with night winds brushing past the branches and leaves, making a rustling sound. There were no traces of demonic beasts around, and the journey was exceptionally peaceful.

As Mo Yufei walked, he secretly observed the surrounding scenery, his heart filled with both anticipation for stepping out of the secret realm and a bit of curiosity about the unknown outside world.

Xiao Hei moved its ears from time to time, vigilantly scanning the surroundings, yet remained completely unguarding towards Wang Chen.

Benboba also stood quietly to the side, occasionally flapping its wings twice, obediently following the group forward.

Wang Chen walked in front to lead the way, his pace calm and familiar, clearly very well-acquainted with this route in the secret realm.

Before long, a slightly dark textured light curtain appeared in the space ahead; it was the exit of the secret realm.

The two people, one dog, and one Parrot stood side by side for a moment, then stepped forward, passing through the light curtain, officially stepping out of the secret realm and into the great world outside.