After becoming a Taoist partner with my senior sister, my master changed

Chapter 138 Out of the Forest

Lin Chuan looked around but did not see Bai Zhi. He guessed that they must have been teleported to different places.

So, Lin Chuan began to explore the surroundings carefully.

The vegetation in this place is really dense. Tall trees rise from the ground, and vines are all over the thick trunks. The branches and leaves are intertwined with each other, almost blocking the sky above. Only occasionally a few rays of sunlight struggle to shine through the gaps.

However, the most uncomfortable thing is that this place seems to be restricted by some rules and monks cannot fly.

"Help!"

As Lin Chuan was walking, a weak cry for help suddenly sounded behind him, and the voice was full of panic.

Lin Chuan subconsciously turned his head and his eyes widened instantly. He saw a bloody mouth as big as a millstone, with a fishy wind, biting towards his neck rapidly. Sharp fangs were faintly visible in the mouth, flashing with cold light, as if it could easily tear his flesh apart in the next moment.

"starry night!"

Fortunately, the owner of the fangs, though intimidating, wasn't actually very strong. Facing Lin Chuan's fierce sword strike, he had no time to dodge and was directly cut in half by Lin Chuan's sword. The strange body fell to the ground with a thud, splashing dust. Black and red juice flowed out, emitting a pungent smell.

"What is this? A Piranha Plant?"

Lin Chuan frowned, looking in disbelief at the strange plant before him, which had been chopped in half by his sword and was still dripping black and red juice on the ground. Its bloody mouth did bear some resemblance to the legendary man-eating plant.

"Help!"

Just as Lin Chuan was carefully observing the plant that looked like a man-eating plant, the soft voice suddenly sounded again. This time, Lin Chuan quickly focused his mind and quickly determined the direction of the sound.

He picked up the Starry Night and carefully cut the strange "body" of the carnivorous plant. As a crack appeared, a large black beetle suddenly appeared in Lin Chuan's sight.

The beetle was quite large, its shell glossy black and sturdy. It was busily sucking the juices from the carnivorous plant, its greedy expression as if it had been starving for a long time. Every time it drained a spot, its body vibrated noticeably, and the soft cry for help echoed.

"This is?"

Lin Chuan was full of curiosity and a bit of vigilance. He gently wrapped the beetle with the yin and yang energy, then slowly lifted it up, brought it to his eyes, and observed it very carefully.

The beetle seemed to be keenly aware of the approaching danger, and its body began to vibrate rapidly, with the frequency increasing.

"This is?"

"This is?"

……

When Lin Chuan heard the beetle making the same sound as his own, an expression of disbelief instantly appeared on his face.

"Could it be a yes-man?" Lin Chuan remembered a magazine of strange stories he had read on Blue Star.

"Forget it, it's more important to find the treasure that can prolong life."

For a moment, Lin Chuan wanted to take the echo insect back to study and observe it, but then he thought again that he didn't know much about this kind of creature and he might suffer a great loss if he acted rashly.

So, he used the Fire Control Technique to turn the beetle and the plant that looked like a carnivorous plant lying on the ground into ashes.

After taking care of everything, Lin Chuan continued walking in one direction. As he walked forward, his vision gradually became wider, and he even saw a pair of cultivators who looked like a Taoist couple.

"Damn it, someone is coming!"

"It doesn't matter. Life needs an audience."

"Hate it! If you find something good later, you have to give half of it to others."

……

Out of respect, Lin Chuan finally decided to take a detour.

When he emerged from the forest, the view opened up to a vast expanse of grassland. Here, numerous monks gathered, some gathered in small groups, whispering to each other, seemingly sharing important secrets; others sat alone, eyes closed, lost in thought, immersed in their own world of cultivation.

"Linchuan!"

I saw a girl in a light yellow long skirt, with a light figure, like a blooming light yellow flower, quickly coming in front of Lin Chuan.

"Senior Sister Huang?"

Looking at Huang Ningbing in front of him, Lin Chuan was slightly stunned, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. But then he thought about it. When he met Huang Ningbing last time, she did say that she was looking for the immortal ruins. So, it seems that running into her here is not too surprising.

"Why call me senior sister? You and I are of the same generation, just call me by my name." Huang Ningbing pouted slightly and said with some dissatisfaction.

"Huang... Ningbing?"

Lin Chuan called out tentatively, with a look of discomfort on his face.

"No, that's too distant. How about you just call me Ningbing?"

"If you find it awkward, bing...bingbing is also fine..."

When Huang Ningbing said this, her cheeks flushed slightly and her eyes dodged unconsciously, as if she was a little embarrassed.

"..."

"You are a little older than me, so I should call you Sister Ningbing?" Lin Chuan said helplessly.

"Sister Ningbing? Okay... okay."

Huang Ningbing bit her lower lip lightly, a hint of imperceptible loss flashed across her eyes, but she soon smiled again and responded in a nonchalant manner.

For some reason, ever since Lin Chuan helped her out last time, Lin Chuan's figure has been lingering in her mind.

He was handsome, gentle, grateful, incredibly talented, and had the support of a sword master who was one of the strongest warriors in the human race. If he was looking for a Taoist partner, then Lin Chuan was the perfect choice.

"Sister Ningbing?"

Lin Chuan waved his hand in front of Huang Ningbing, trying to wake up the dazed Huang Ningbing.

"Ah? What...what happened?"

Huang Ningbing finally came back to her senses, her cheeks slightly red, and a hint of panic in her eyes.

"..."

"Why are there so many people here? Aren't they continuing their treasure hunt?"

Lin Chuan had no choice but to repeat the previous question again.

"Because if you go any further, you will enter a fantasy world. Those who can pass through can continue on, while those who can't will be sent back here."

Huang Ningbing came back to her senses and explained to Lin Chuan earnestly. She raised her hand and pointed at the seemingly ordinary yet slightly mysterious area ahead, her eyes filled with a serious expression. It was clear that this illusion was not so easy to get through.

"then you……"

Before Lin Chuan finished speaking, Huang Ningbing shook her head in frustration. Apparently, she was one of the people who had been sent back.

At this moment, a soft light suddenly appeared in the distance, and then a large group of people fell from the sky like dumplings. It was obvious that this was another group of people who had failed in the illusion.

These people had their eyes tightly closed, their expressions varied. Some had their lips curled up, giggling non-stop, as if they were in some incredibly beautiful dream, lost in it, unable to extricate themselves. Others had tear marks on their faces, sobbing bitterly, their bodies trembling slightly, as if they were deeply regretting something, perhaps missing out on a golden opportunity in this dreamland. Still others roared in anger, their eyes wide open, veins bulging, as if they had suffered great injustice or humiliation in this dreamland and were now venting their rage.

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