Chapter 764 Leaving, the ancient secret?
Luochen smiled and replied: "Perhaps, we can live a carefree life like these children, but at the same time, we cannot have the power to protect them."
Qingshuang nodded, with a flash of deep thought in his eyes: "Yes, every life has its price and responsibility. If we choose the path of cultivation, we must shoulder the mission of protecting the world."
At this moment, a child ran over and handed Luochen and Qingshuang a bouquet of wild flowers: "Thank you, big brother and big sister, for making our village safer."
Luochen took the flowers, smiled and touched the child's head: "You're welcome, this is what we should do."
Qingshuang watched the child running away, and a warmth surged in her heart: "Luochen, although we still have a lot to do, at this moment, I feel very happy."
Luo Chen turned to look at Qing Shuang, his eyes full of tenderness: "Yes, Qing Shuang, as long as we are together, no matter what difficulties we face, we can overcome it."
As night falls, the village gradually becomes quiet.
Luochen and Qingshuang sat by the campfire and continued to discuss future plans.
They know that although the threat of the Order of Shadows has been removed, new challenges and adventures await them.
"Tomorrow, we will continue to explore the surrounding areas to ensure that there is no missed danger." Luochen said.
Qingshuang nodded in agreement: "At the same time, we must also strengthen our connections with nearby towns and establish an intelligence network so that we can get news faster."
Luochen looked at Qingshuang with a smile: "You are always so far-sighted."
Qingshuang smiled softly: "That's because you are by my side, Luo Chen. Together, we can face any challenge."
They continued talking late into the night.
The light of the bonfire danced on their faces, reflecting a firm and warm light.
They know that there is still a long way to go, but they also believe that as long as they go hand in hand, nothing is impossible.
In the tranquility of the village, Luochen and Qingshuang found a short period of peace.
But deep in their hearts, they always remember their mission.
They know that as long as evil exists in the world, they must stand up and protect those in need.
As the night deepened, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang gradually fell asleep.
Their dreams are full of hope and light, indicating that their future journey will be full of infinite possibilities.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunshine shone on the village, Luochen and Qingshuang were ready for a new journey.
They bid farewell to the villagers and embarked on a new journey with their vision and determination for the future.
Their steps are firm and powerful, and their hearts are filled with the persistent pursuit of justice.
No matter how difficult the road ahead is, they will move forward bravely, because they know that this is their destiny as practitioners and the most sincere wish deep in their hearts.
...
After leaving.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were minding their own business and walking on the road.
Although, there are many small roads in many places.
But after all, this is the main road, it will be easier to walk, and the road conditions will be much better.
"Where to go next?"
Qingshuang suddenly raised her head and asked Luo Chen beside her in a low voice.
Suddenly, just left.
She really felt a little empty in her heart.
A little bit, I don't feel comfortable with it.
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Find a market place where we can replenish some necessities and also get some information. After all, our understanding of this area is not deep enough."
Qingshuang nodded, she knew that Luo Chen's suggestions were always carefully considered.
She looked around and saw the morning mist lingering, and the mountains in the distance gradually became clearer under the reflection of the morning sun.
She said softly: "The scenery here is so beautiful, as if every place is full of life."
Luochen responded with a smile: "Yes, nature is always so generous and gives us endless beautiful scenery, but we cannot be fooled by this beautiful scenery and forget our mission."
The two continued to move forward and embarked on the road to Fangshi.
Along the way, they passed lush forests, crystal clear streams, and small villages dotted on the fields.
Luochen and Qingshuang stopped from time to time to help the villagers solve some minor problems or communicate with them to understand the local situation.
By a creek, they met an old fisherman.
The old fisherman was sitting on the shore, mending his fishing net.
Luochen walked up and greeted politely: "Old man, are you repairing the fishing net?"
The old fisherman raised his head and showed a kind smile: "Yes, young man, this fishing net is the basis of my life, so I have to take good care of it."
Qingshuang asked curiously: "Can you catch fish every day?"
The old fisherman nodded: "I can do it most of the time, but something is strange lately. The fish seem to be hiding and I can't catch many."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, feeling a sense of alarm rising in their hearts.
Luo Chen asked softly: "Old man, have you noticed anything unusual? For example, the appearance of strangers or strange noises?"
The old fisherman thought for a moment, and then said slowly: "Speaking of which, I did hear some strange sounds two nights ago, like the sound of metal hitting, but I'm not sure."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a look, and they knew this might not be a coincidence.
Luo Chen said to the old fisherman: "Thank you, old man, we will keep an eye on this matter."
After saying goodbye to the old fisherman, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued to move forward.
They were more vigilant and carefully observed the surrounding environment.
As they went deeper into the forest, the trees became denser and the light became dim.
"Qing Shuang, be careful, there may be an ambush here." Luo Chen reminded in a low voice.
Qing Shuang nodded, she had drawn the long sword at her waist, and the sword body flashed coldly in the weak light.
They carefully passed through a bush, and suddenly, a metal collision broke the tranquility of the forest.
The two quickly ran towards the source of the sound.
Passing through a dense forest, they saw a strange scene.
A group of people in black were digging a huge pit, and some ancient stone tablets and statues were scattered around the pit.
"Who are these people? What are they doing?" Qing Shuang asked in a low voice.
Luo Chen observed carefully and then replied: "It seems that they seem to be looking for something. These stone tablets and statues look very old. They may be some kind of ancient monuments."
Just then, a man in black noticed the presence of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang. He shouted loudly, and the other men in black immediately put down their tools, drew their weapons, and rushed towards Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
"Be careful, Qing Shuang!" Luo Chen shouted, and the two quickly took a fighting stance.
The battle was about to break out. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang relied on their superb martial arts and tacit cooperation to engage in a fierce confrontation with the men in black.
The sword lights intertwined, and the battle was extremely fierce.
After a hard fight, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally subdued all the men in black.
They searched the men in black for maps and some strange symbols, which seemed to be related to the ancient monuments they were excavating.
"It seems that these men in black are members of a certain organization, and what they are looking for here may be an ancient secret." Luo Chen pondered.
Qingshuang nodded, she looked at the map in her hand and said: "We have to find out what this secret is, maybe it is related to the safety of the entire area."
Luochen and Qingshuang decided to continue tracking this clue, they knew that this might be another new adventure.
They tied up the man in black, left a warning, and then continued on.
As night fell, Luochen and Qingshuang built a bonfire in an open space and prepared to rest.
Qingshuang took out dry food from the package and handed it to Luochen: "Eat something first, we have to keep our strength."
Luochen took the dry food and responded with a smile: "Thank you, Qingshuang, I always feel at ease with you."
Luochen nodded, he looked at Qingshuang, and a warm current surged in his heart.
It was late at night, Luochen and Qingshuang took turns to keep watch to ensure safety.
They knew that tomorrow would be another challenging day.
......
In a blink of an eye, it was early morning.
The birds were chirping on the book.
It made people feel a little noisy.
Luo Chen couldn't sleep because of the noise, so he slowly opened his eyes.
However, the ground shook slightly.
It made him wake up immediately.
Luo Chen sat up quickly, looking around, trying to find the source of the vibration.
Qing Shuang also woke up from her sleep, holding the sword tightly, looking around vigilantly.
"Luo Chen, what's going on?" Qing Shuang asked in a low voice, with a hint of nervousness in her voice.
"I don't know, but it doesn't feel like a natural phenomenon." Luo Chen answered, and stood up at the same time, ready to deal with any possible situation.
They quickly extinguished the campfire to avoid becoming a conspicuous target.
In the faint morning light, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang huddled together, ready to deal with the upcoming threat.
Suddenly, the ground shook more violently, and a heavy footsteps came from a distance.
Then, a huge figure slowly walked out of the woods. It was a huge beast, and its eyes flashed fiercely in the dimness.
"This is a giant beast!" Qingshuang exclaimed. She had never seen such a huge creature.
Luo Chen held his weapon tightly. He knew that they had to be careful.
The giant beast let out a low roar, shaking the surrounding trees.
"We have to find a way to get around it, or find its weakness." Luo Chen whispered to Qingshuang.
Qingshuang nodded. She knew that Luo Chen's judgment was always correct.
They began to move slowly, trying to find a safe path to bypass the giant beast.
However, the giant beast seemed to be aware of their intentions, and it roared and rushed towards them.
Luo Chen and Qingshuang had to draw their weapons and prepare to fight.
The battle was extremely difficult. The skin of the giant beast was as hard as iron. Luo Chen and Qingshuang's attacks did not seem to cause much damage to it.
They could only rely on flexible body movements and tacit cooperation to avoid the attacks of the giant beast.
After a hard fight, Luo Chen finally found that the weakness of the giant beast was its eyes.
He winked at Qingshuang, and the two attacked at the same time, aiming directly at the eyes of the giant beast.
After a fine coordination, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang successfully stabbed the giant beast's eyes.
The giant beast roared in pain and temporarily lost its sense of direction.
They seized this opportunity and quickly escaped from the attack range of the giant beast.
When they finally stopped to catch their breath, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt exhausted, but they knew that they had to keep moving forward.
They sorted out their equipment and set out on the road to the market again.
As the sun gradually rose, the light in the forest became brighter.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked through patches of green grass, occasionally seeing some small animals jumping in the grass.
"Luo Chen, have you ever thought about what would happen if we found that ancient secret?" Qing Shuang suddenly asked, with a hint of curiosity in her voice.
Luo Chen pondered for a while, then replied: "Who knows if the secret exists, let's try to find it for now, if we can't find it, there's nothing we can do..."
......
In the forest, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang searched for several more days.
But unfortunately, they didn't find anything.
In desperation, the two could only temporarily find a nearby market where immortal cultivators gathered to rest.
It's not good to always sleep outside.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang came to the market, which was very lively, with a variety of stalls, and immortal cultivators came and went, trading various spiritual herbs, magic weapons and secrets.
In the center of the market is a huge stone tablet, on which the rules and history of the market are engraved. The surrounding buildings are simple and exude a long-standing atmosphere.
"Let's find a place to rest first, and by the way, ask about the news of those men in black." Luo Chen suggested.
Qing Shuang nodded, and the two stopped in front of an inn that looked quite clean.
The sign of the inn read "Qingfeng Inn", and a smiling middle-aged man stood at the door.
"Two guests, do you want to stay overnight or stay in the hotel?" The man greeted enthusiastically.
"We want to stay in the hotel, are there any rooms?" Luo Chen asked.
"Yes, yes, please follow me." The man said, and led them into the inn.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were arranged in a guest room on the second floor. Although the room was not big, it was clean and tidy.
After they put down their luggage, they decided to go to the lobby on the first floor to eat something and ask for news.
The hall was full of people, and various voices were intertwined.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found a corner to sit down and ordered some side dishes and a pot of tea.
"The atmosphere here is really lively." Qing Shuang looked around and said softly.
"Yes, the market is always like this, all kinds of information are circulating, maybe we can find some clues here." Luo Chen replied.
Just then, several cultivators at the next table caught their attention.
They seemed to be discussing something important. Although the voices were not loud, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang still heard some words.
"Have you heard? Recently, an ancient ruins appeared in Black Wind Ridge, and there are treasures hidden in it."
"Really? That's big news. I don't know how many people have already set off."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and their hearts moved.
