Chapter 717 Mysterious meeting!

Qingshuang smiled slightly, "After all, we came out of that swamp, so we will naturally attract attention."

Just then, a middle-aged man in coarse cloth came over. He looked like the owner of the tavern.

"Are you two from the swamp?" the man asked in a low voice.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other and nodded.

"My name is Baicheng, and I am the owner here. You may not know that Jinmu City has a thousand connections with that swamp." Baicheng said mysteriously.

"Oh? Is there any special story?" Qingshuang asked curiously.

Baicheng looked around and made sure that no one was paying attention before lowering his voice and continuing: "Legend has it that the establishment of Jinmu City is closely related to the Heart of the Swamp. A long time ago, our ancestors had received help from the Heart of the Swamp to build this city in this desolate land."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang were shocked after hearing this.

They didn't expect that the "Heart of the Swamp" they had just come into contact with had such a deep connection with this city.

"Then do you know where the Heart of the Swamp is now?" Luo Chen couldn't help asking.

Bai Cheng shook his head, "This secret is only known to a very few people, but I heard that some mysterious outsiders have been asking about the Heart of the Swamp recently."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt nervous, and they realized that things might not be as simple as they thought.

"Thank you for your information, Bai Cheng." Qing Shuang said politely.

"You're welcome, if you need help, just come to me."

After Bai Cheng finished speaking, he turned and went back behind the counter.

After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finished their meal, they decided to walk around the city to see if they could find out more about the Heart of the Swamp.

As they walked along the streets of Jinmu City, they found that the residents here seemed to have a special awe for the swamp.

They passed by a bookstore, and Qing Shuang suggested going in to see if they could find some ancient books about the swamp.

The bookstore was filled with the scent of paper, and the bookshelves were filled with all kinds of books.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began to look between the bookshelves, hoping to find some clues.

Just then, Qing Shuang saw a few blurred words on the spine of a worn-out book - "The Secret of the Heart of the Swamp".

She carefully pulled out the book, opened it, and found that it contained many legends and history about the swamp.

One paragraph caught her attention: "The Heart of the Swamp is the essence of nature and contains endless power. It can not only give the holder powerful power, but also bring wisdom and spiritual purification. However, it is also a double-edged sword. If used improperly, it will bring disaster."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and realized that the importance of the Heart of the Swamp was far beyond their imagination.

They must be careful not to let this power fall into the hands of people with bad intentions.

They decided to buy the book for careful study in the future.

After paying the money, the two left the bookstore and continued to explore the city.

As night fell, the lights of Jinmu City gradually lit up, adding a bit of mystery to this ancient city.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood on a bridge, looking at the slowly flowing river, their hearts full of thoughts about the future.

"Or, let's live here for a while?" Luo Chen said softly.

After so much time of experience, and running around everywhere.

Luo Chen felt a little tired.

Qingshuang nodded. She also felt Luo Chen's tiredness. At the same time, she also longed for a temporary place to rest so that her heart could get a moment of peace.

"Okay, let's stay here for a while." Qingshuang's voice was gentle, "Maybe we can meet some interesting people in this city again."

Luo Chen looked at Qingshuang gratefully. He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as Qingshuang was by his side, he would have infinite strength to face it.

They began to look for a suitable place to stay and finally found a small hotel on a quiet street in the east of the city.

Although the hotel was small, it was clean and tidy. The proprietress was a kind middle-aged woman who welcomed them warmly and arranged two adjacent rooms for them.

After Luo Chen and Qingshuang settled down in the hotel, they decided to rest for a night and continue their exploration the next day.

In the dead of night, Luo Chen lay on the bed, thinking a lot.

He recalled the adventures he had experienced with Qingshuang, and a warm current surged in his heart.

He knew that no matter what the road ahead was, they would face it together.

The next morning, the sun shone into the room through the gaps in the curtains. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang got up early and prepared to start a new day.

After a simple breakfast, they decided to go to the central square of Jinmu City, which was the most lively place in the city, and perhaps they could find out more about the Heart of the Swamp.

People came and went in the square, and the hawking of various vendors came one after another.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang shuttled through the crowd and listened carefully to the conversations around them.

Suddenly, they noticed that a group of people were discussing something fiercely, which seemed to be related to the swamp.

The two quietly approached and tried to hear their conversation clearly.

"Have you heard? There were mysterious people at the edge of the swamp again last night. They seemed to be looking for something." A middle-aged man whispered.

"Yes, I heard about it too. Those people don't look like locals. They have an uneasy aura." An old woman next to him echoed.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, secretly wary in their hearts.

They know that the appearance of these mysterious people may be related to the Heart of the Swamp, and they must find out the truth as soon as possible.

The two decided to split up, and Luo Chen went to the library in the city, hoping to find more historical information about the Heart of the Swamp.

Qingshuang plans to visit some elders in the city. Maybe they know some unknown secrets.

Luochen came to the library, which has a rich collection of books and bookshelves filled with various ancient books.

He explained his purpose to the librarian, who took him to an area dedicated to storing information about swamps.

Luochen began to immerse himself in reading, hoping to find clues.

At the same time, Qingshuang came to the oldest area of ​​​​the city, where many long-lived old people lived.

She went door to door, patiently asking about the legend of the Swamp Heart.

The old people recalled the ancient stories they heard when they were young. One of the white-haired old people told Qingshuang: "The heart of the swamp is the spirit of nature. It guards the balance of this land. But if someone tries to destroy this If there is no balance, the heart of the swamp will awaken and bring disaster."

After Qingshuang heard this, her heart sank.

She realizes that the actions of those mysterious people may be threatening the balance of the swamp.

She thanked the old man and hurried back to the hotel to share her findings with Luochen.

Luochen also gained something in the library. He found an ancient book that recorded the legend of Swamp Heart, which mentioned: "Swamp Heart will show its true power every hundred years, and at this moment, Coming soon."

The two looked at each other and both saw the worry in the other's eyes.

They know that they must take action as soon as possible to stop the conspiracy of those mysterious people.

Luochen and Qingshuang decided to explore the edge of the swamp first to see if they could find traces of those mysterious people.

They packed their bags and set out immediately.

Along the way, they maintained a high degree of vigilance and were ready to deal with possible dangers.

As they approached the edge of the swamp, they discovered some unusual signs.

There are messy footprints on the ground, as well as some damaged vegetation.

Luochen and Qingshuang carefully followed these traces and went deep into the swamp.

As night falls, a layer of mist fills the swamp, making visibility extremely low.

Luochen and Qingshuang lit the torches they carried and continued moving forward.

Suddenly, they heard whispers not far away, as if someone was talking.

The two quickly extinguished their torches and quietly approached the source of the sound.

Through the fog, they saw a group of men in black, who were surrounding a luminous object and seemed to be performing some kind of ritual.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang held their breath and observed carefully.

Then, they could find that there seemed to be a pool of blood-red liquid in front of the group of men in black.

And the pool of liquid gradually began to move along with the various rituals of these men in black.

All of this seems so weird.

"This, what exactly is going on?"

Luo Chen asked Qingshuang in a low voice, his voice full of vigilance and confusion.

Qingshuang also frowned, her eyes showing a hint of uneasiness, but more of a determination.

"We have to be careful." Qingshuang responded softly: "It seems that they are trying to awaken some kind of power, which coincides with the legend of the Swamp Heart that we know."

The two continued to observe, trying to get more information from the conversation of the man in black.

However, the men in black seemed to use a language they did not understand, which made it difficult for Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to understand their true intentions.

"We can't let them complete the ritual." Luo Chen held the hilt of the sword tightly, ready to take action at any time: "But we need a plan."

Qingshuang nodded, knowing that rushing forward would only lead to death.

They need to find an opportunity to disrupt the ritual without being discovered.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew by, and the fog began to dissipate, revealing more figures of men in black.

They seemed to be waiting for a certain moment, and everyone seemed extremely focused.

Luochen and Qingshuang exchanged a look, and they knew now was the best time to act.

They moved quietly behind the man in black, using the vegetation in the swamp as cover, and approached step by step.

Just when they were about to reach the attack range, a man in black suddenly turned around, seeming to notice something.

Luochen and Qingshuang immediately stopped, held their breath, and hid in a dense bush.

The man in black looked around, but found nothing unusual in the end, and turned back to the ceremony.

Luochen and Qingshuang breathed a sigh of relief and continued their stealth.

Finally, they reached a position where they could launch a surprise attack.

Luochen pulled out her long sword, and Qingshuang also held her weapon tightly.

They looked at each other and understood each other's intentions without the need for words.

Luo Chen was the first to attack. He rushed out of the bushes like a bolt of lightning, pointing his sword directly at the nearest man in black.

Qingshuang followed closely behind, her weapon drawing out streaks of cold light in the night, hitting the other man in black's vitals.

The sudden attack caught the men in black off guard. They tried to fight back in panic, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's attacks were swift and precise, and they quickly knocked several men in black to the ground.

However, the other men in black reacted quickly, and they quickly formed a formation and prepared to fight.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that they had to destroy the ritual before the other side could fully organize.

Qing Shuang waved her weapon, releasing waves of energy, shaking away the black-clad men around.

Luo Chen took the opportunity to rush to the glowing object. He wanted to do his best to destroy it and stop the ritual.

Just as Luo Chen was about to touch the glowing object, a powerful force burst out from it and shook him away.

Luo Chen fell heavily to the ground and felt dizzy.

Seeing this, Qing Shuang immediately rushed to Luo Chen and helped him up.

The two looked at the glowing object and saw it began to tremble violently, as if something was about to be born from it.

"We must stop it!" Luo Chen gritted his teeth and stood up again.

Qing Shuang nodded, she knew this might be their last chance.

The two rushed to the glowing object again, this time, they focused all their strength on the attack.

Just as their weapons were about to touch the glowing object, the entire swamp suddenly shook, and a powerful energy wave burst out from the center, knocking Luo Chen and Qing Shuang away again.

It seemed that they had failed...

As Luo Chen looked forward again, he saw a giant turtle that was as red as a hill, with a strange aura emanating from its body. It stared at him with its blood-red eyes.

"What is this?"

"Is it the strange thing?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang struggled to stand up in the shaking of the swamp, their eyes full of shock and confusion.

The huge body of the blood-red giant turtle almost occupied the center of the entire swamp, and its eyes flashed with ancient wisdom and wildness.

"This can't be a naturally formed creature." Qing Shuang whispered, with a tremor in her voice.

Luo Chen held the hilt tightly. Although he knew that their weapons might seem insignificant in the face of such a behemoth, he did not intend to retreat. "We must stop it, no matter what it is."

The giant turtle seemed to sense their determination, it let out a low roar, and the ground of the swamp trembled.

The men in black seemed more excited by the roar of the giant turtle, they surrounded the giant turtle, as if waiting for something.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a look, they knew they had to take action now.

Luo Chen rushed to the nearest man in black first, his sword skills were extremely sharp, and each sword was accompanied by the sound of breaking through the air.

Qing Shuang cast her spell on the other side, and frost flew out of her hands, freezing the actions of several men in black.