frightfiction Chapter 188 No choice
Chapter 188 No choice
Jiang Liqian looked out at the pale white clouds outside the boat and said indifferently, "He and I don't know each other, let alone have any relationship."
At the corner, the edge of a robe seemed to appear. She raised her eyes and unexpectedly met a pair of eyes as cold as a frost pond.
She stared at him blankly, then turned her eyes away as if she noticed nothing.
Jiang Junze looked at her who was about to disappear into the mist and felt a sense of familiarity for no reason.
It's like... I've seen it before.
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It was Shui Lian'er's first time to ride on the Jade Boat. She was very excited on the first day, but she became very seasick in the next two days. She lay listlessly on the bed and missed the opportunity to see the beautiful mountains and rivers that she had originally wanted to see.
When getting off the boat, the elders of the Jishen Sect came out to greet them. Following the elders was Gu Chengxue, who had returned to the Jishen Sect earlier.
Because of their younger generation, after they paid their respects to the elders, they were taken to the attic where the Jishen Sect entertained distinguished guests to rest.
After a brief reorganization, I will take them to Shennong Territory the next day.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, if you need anything, you can send someone to call me." Before leaving, Gu Chengxue nodded slightly to Jiang Liqian, with a humble, gentle and polite attitude.
Jiang Liqian didn't say anything, just turned around silently and went back to the room where she was staying temporarily.
Gu Chengxue watched her back as she left. He didn't expect that she hated him so much that she didn't even want to observe superficial courtesy.
The elder standing nearby raised his eyebrows when he saw that his sect's most valued disciple was so concerned about the female disciple from the Qiankun Sect.
"Chengxue, the master is waiting for you."
"Disciple understands. Disciple takes his leave."
The next day.
Early in the morning, the disciples of Qiankun Sect gathered at the gate. Everyone looked at the scenery inside Jishen Sect with curiosity, waiting for people from Jishen Sect to lead them into the secret realm.
I don’t know what this mysterious place that is said to be so magical looks like.
Everyone present was leaving the sect for the first time, and also entering the secret realm for the trial. Everyone was a little excited and eager to try.
After a while, the same elder from yesterday led them on a huge mechanical bird and went to the northernmost part of the Sacrifice Sect.
It was Shui Lian'er's first time riding such a big bird. She opened her arms to face the wind, shouted happily, and wanted to pull Jiang Liqian and Qin Beiyao to join her.
Qin Beiyao shouted with a red face, but Jiang Liqian refused no matter what and firmly refused.
"Li Qian, you are not a good friend!" Shui Lian'er put her hands on her hips, looking angry.
Jiang Liqian remained unmoved and pointed at the elder in the front: "If anyone else shouts, do you believe that elder will throw us down?"
The elder who was named: "..."
Was he being that obvious?
Shui Lian'er was embarrassed, and almost forgot that this was the territory where people worshipped the Divine Sect.
The mechanical bird was fast enough, and in less than an incense stick of time, they arrived at Shennong Mountain, the entrance to Shennong Domain.
At this moment, the disciples of the Jishen Sect who wanted to enter the secret realm together were already waiting at the entrance, and in front of them stood a graceful woman.
The woman was tall and wore a lotus-colored soft gauze dress with a pattern of plum blossoms in the air. Her thick black hair was decorated with nothing but a bright red plum blossom hairpin inserted diagonally. The hairpin set off her beautiful face, making her look like a fairy concubine, making people unable to take their eyes off her.
Jiang Junze took the lead and stepped forward, bowing to the woman. "Junior Jiang Junze, greetings to Elder Qiu."
Elder Qiu?
Everyone suddenly realized.
It turns out that this person is Madam Qiu, the Grand Elder of the Jishen Sect, who visits the Qiankun Sect every few years!
Zhao Zhang and others quickly followed Jiang Junze and saluted the woman.
Madam Qiu smiled and nodded at them, then gently waved her jade-white hand, and twenty-one thin drawings fell into the hands of every disciple of the Qiankun Sect.
She spoke, her voice carrying the cold fragrance of plum blossoms and snow: "This time when entering the Shennong Territory, you can only enter the areas marked green on the map. If you mistakenly enter other places and lose your life, the Sacrifice Divine Sect will not be responsible. Do you understand?"
Jiang Junze, representing the disciples of Qiankun Sect, raised his hands and lowered his brows: "We will remember this and never cross the line."
Madam Qiu smiled with satisfaction and continued, "There are both dangers and opportunities in the Shennong Domain. It's best to form groups of three or four and spread out to search. Too many people won't make it easy for you to encounter your own opportunities, and too few people won't be able to protect themselves. Groups of three or four are the best. You can split into groups now so you don't waste time once you get in."
Jiang Junze nodded, and then allowed the disciples in the sect to form groups freely.
Jiang Liqian was naturally with Shui Lian'er and Qin Beiyao, but unexpectedly, Ye Anan also wanted to join them.
"I told you before the test that Qi Refining disciples entering the secret realm must form a team. I've been waiting to team up with you." Ye Anan winked at Jiang Liqian, then smiled and greeted Shui Lian'er and Qin Beiyao. "You two, do you mind if I join you? One more person can guarantee a little more safety."
Shui Lian'er and Qin Beiyao certainly had no objection.
Ye Anan is strong and quick-witted. With her help, this trip to the secret realm will definitely be easier.
The disciples of Qiankun Sect quickly divided into teams, but Jiang Junze remained alone, traveling by himself.
He didn't want to form a team, and Madam Qiu didn't force him.
"The secret realm will be open for ten days. After ten days, no matter where you are, as long as you are still alive, you will be ejected from the secret realm."
Madam Qiu spoke calmly about the affairs of the secret realm. After a few words of instruction, she suddenly changed the subject and looked at Jiang Junze with a smile: "My dear nephew Junze, the elders of your sect should have told you that there is one more requirement if you want to enter our sect's Shennong Realm."
Jiang Junze's expression remained unchanged as he nodded lightly, obviously having been informed in advance.
"There is a place marked in red on all of your drawings. This place is called Baicao Valley. Only disciples below the Foundation Establishment Stage can enter this valley. I need you to bring me a spiritual herb called Reincarnation Grass from the valley.
"Of course, the disciples of my sect have the same mission. No matter who the two sects are, they just need to bring back the reincarnation grass." Madam Qiu said.
Jiang Junze asked, "Do you have any drawings of the Reincarnation Spiritual Herb?"
"As long as you enter the valley, the map will naturally show the appearance of the Reincarnation Spiritual Herb."
In this way, there will be no problem.
Jiang Junze and the disciples of Qiankun Sect stood at the entrance.
Madam Qiu took out a seal-like object and pressed it against an inconspicuous stone on the top of Shennong Mountain. Immediately afterwards, the sea of clouds surged, the wind howled, and everyone felt dizzy and was sucked into the secret realm.
The elder watched these chosen ones disappear at the entrance, and his gentle smile faded, slowly revealing a look of worry.
"Elder Qiu, can they really get the Reincarnation Grass back?"
Madam Qiu's expression was not cheerful either. "Only Qi Refining disciples can enter that place. He is the strongest Qi Refining disciple we can find in the world of cultivation. We have no other choice."