84: Miao Village in Southern Xinjiang

Chapter 84: Southern Border Miao Village

It was inconvenient to bring the Koi Spirit on this trip, so I just left it at home.

A few minutes later.

Lu Ran and the others arrived at Jiuyou City.

Jiuyou City is located within the Ten Thousand Mountains, and although it is a large main city.

But when Lu Ran and the others emerged from the teleportation array.

The entire city center plaza was empty!

The ground was covered with withered branches and fallen leaves, the air was humid, moss covered the ground, and there were even small saplings growing around.

Looking out, it was a desolate sight.

Even the nearby dungeon hall was empty, with no professionals in sight.

The entire main city was deserted, with not a single ghost in the streets and alleys.

Around the main city, one could see overlapping mountain peaks.

The unique humidity of the Ten Thousand Mountains floated in the air, making the entire sky gloomy.

"Such a large main city, and not a single person?" Lu Ran was a little surprised.

"The environment of the Ten Thousand Mountains is dangerous. Newbies can't get out of here, and if they do, they won't survive. High-level combatants have all gone to other main cities, where they live much more comfortably. Over time, this place became abandoned. It's one of the few abandoned main cities in Dragon Xia," Liu Xinxin explained.

"So, there are no living people in the Southern Border living here?" Lu Ran was a little surprised.

No matter how dangerous it was, becoming a deserted place was quite something, wasn't it?

No wonder Liu Xinxin said this place was most suitable for Lu Ran to level up on a large scale.

"That's not entirely true. The Miao Village has lived here for generations. However, they don't adapt to the living environment of the main city. Instead, they form settlements in the wilderness, building villages that exist in the form of tower villages," Liu Xinxin said.

At this moment.

Ye Hongyi, who was beside them, opened her map, identified the direction, and said, "Follow me. I contacted Wei Yingying beforehand. We'll go to the Miao Village first."

Wei Yingying?

It was an unfamiliar name.

Lu Ran didn't think much of it, but Liu Xinxin proactively explained, "The professional awakenings here are very regional. There are few people to begin with, and after other professionals appeared in the villages, they basically left the Ten Thousand Mountains. Instead, several special professions ultimately remained, and one of the most famous among them is the unique profession of the Southern Border, the Gu Master."

The Gu Master profession is not a regular profession, nor is it a rare or hidden profession.

It is a special existence.

Their skill attack methods are different from other professions.

There is no clear fixed pattern, but it is somewhat similar to an Onmyoji. Depending on the different shikigami they control, their respective positions also differ.

And the Gu Master's position depends on the Gu they cultivate and manipulate.

"The professionals of the entire Southern Border are managed by the current Grass Witch. The Grass Witch herself is also a Gu Master, originating from the Miao Village, but she is more powerful. This generation's Grass Witch is Wei Yingying, and she is the leader of the Miao Village," Liu Xinxin continued to introduce.

And if they wanted to operate in the Southern Border.

It was best to inform Wei Yingying and also find out if there were any Gu Masters leveling up outside.

At this moment.

Liu Xinxin then looked at Ye Hongyi and said, "Your Sister Hong is from the Miao Village. However, she left at a very young age due to her awakened profession and has rarely returned over the years. She and Wei Yingying know each other."

The group left the main city.

The official road outside the city was already overgrown with weeds, almost indistinguishable.

Some low-level monsters from outside the city wandered everywhere.

Poisonous creatures like spiders and snakes were ubiquitous.

Moreover.

Most of the monsters here were relatively small. Some poisonous insects were even less than palm-sized, hiding in the grass, waiting for an opportunity.

Lu Ran was speechless.

This was just the low-level monster area outside the main city. The deeper they went, the more high-level poisonous creatures there would be.

No wonder no normal professionals were willing to live here.

It was fine to clear dungeons, but one couldn't stay in the city forever.

And once outside the city, this environment was simply chilling!

Before the Global datafication, it didn't matter. This environment could even be considered picturesque. But after the Global datafication, the entire Southern Border was full of dangers!

Lu Ran turned to look back at the main city behind him.

He muttered, "I still don't quite understand. Main cities all have protective shields to prevent intrusion from wild monsters. Since the Miao Village is willing to live in the Southern Border, why don't they stay in the main city and instead go into the wilderness, where they could be constantly harassed by wild monsters."

To say they were not used to it seemed a bit far-fetched?

"The Miao Village has a long history and cultural traditions. Moreover, the entire Miao Village not only has Gu Masters, but the several special professions I mentioned earlier all live here. Among them, the Corpse-Driving Sect and the Fallen Flower Cave Maiden, along with the Gu Masters, are collectively known as the Three Evils of Xiangxi, and they are the three professions with the largest numbers in the Miao Village. Among them, the Gu Master group is the largest, followed by the Corpse Drivers, and finally the Fallen Flower Cave Maiden," Liu Xinxin continued to explain.

And because of their different factions, although they all originated from the Miao Village.

They would not integrate with each other, and instead, some friction would arise.

"The growth of Gu Masters requires combining with wild poisonous creatures to upgrade their skills and the strength of their innate Gu. Corpse Drivers all gather in areas with heavy Yin energy. As for the Fallen Flower Cave Maiden, they have always been mysterious, and only the Grass Witch knows their whereabouts. This is probably why they don't live in the main city," Liu Xinxin said.

Even Liu Xinxin, who was proficient in data.

At this moment, she wasn't so sure about the relevant information here, after all, Liu Xinxin rarely came here either.

Throughout the process.

Lei Tai, on the other hand, was cautious, stopping every three steps, carefully looking around.

"Lei Tai, what are you doing? Why are you so sneaky?" Ye Hongyi noticed his strange behavior and couldn't help but tease him.

"Poisonous insects! These things are too disgusting, damn it," Lei Tai cursed.

Unexpectedly.

Lei Tai, who looked as strong as an ox and was fierce and tough, would actually be afraid of insects?

His strange appearance, wearing heavy armor like a human tank but walking timidly and very sneakily, made Ye Hongyi and Liu Xinxin burst into laughter.

As for Lu Ran.

He turned to look around.

First, he threw out an Undead Touch, of course, a small-range one.

Within the covered area, all the poisonous insects hidden in the bushes, tree trunks, and grass were disturbed and triggered out.

Because they weren't invisible, just hidden in the grass and unseen, the Undead Touch could trigger them.

After being triggered, looking around, there were dense blood bars everywhere!

And on top of almost every blood bar, without exception, floated three words: Controllable!

Indeed!

Lu Ran's eyes lit up, his gaze sweeping across.

Large areas of poisonous insects were controlled and retreated like a tide towards the surroundings.

Ye Hongyi and the others watched in amazement.

"Indeed, for others, the dangerous Southern Border is heaven for you, kid!" Lei Tai exclaimed excitedly.

Seeing all the surrounding poisonous insects retreat.

Lei Tai was the first to relax. Otherwise, the feeling of constantly guarding against poisonous insect attacks was extremely uncomfortable!

It was like a poisonous snake was watching in the dark.

Just waiting for you to be careless and give you a bite.

Human fear of the unknown is the most tormenting to the mind.