Chapter 41 Broken Cloud Mountains
After leaving Huyi City, the three of them headed northeast to the Broken Cloud Mountains. On the way, Liu Ruyan asked Shangguan Jiannan about his well-being from time to time, showing special concern for him.
"Junior Brother Shangguan, are you really ready? Duanyun Mountains is not an easy place to go." Liu Ruyan's voice was gentle, but with a hint of temptation.
Shangguan Jiannan nodded, "I'm ready, there won't be any problem."
Lu Feichen interrupted and said, "Yes, Junior Brother Shangguan is a genius of our Tianjian Sect. This little thing won't be a problem for him."
Liu Ruyan smiled slightly, "That's good, I hope we can complete the task successfully."
The Duanyun Mountains are a full 1,500 miles away from the Tianjian Sect, and it only takes an hour to get there by flying boat.
The Duanyun Mountains are separated from the Huyi City under the Tianjian Sect by thousands of mountains and rivers, a full 1,500 miles away. However, by taking a flying boat, this long distance is reduced to a journey of just one hour.
Although the things you carry with you on a journey are burdensome, they also bring unexpected conveniences. As night fell, Shangguan Jiannan had a profound understanding of this.
He was short of money and only brought a few pieces of dry food. The dry food tasted hard and tasteless when he chewed it.
On the other hand, Lu Feichen and Liu Ruyan felt as if they were at a feast, and their bags seemed to contain endless treasures.
As the package was slowly opened, pots, pans, and various delicacies appeared one by one. What was even more amazing was the dazzling array of seasonings that left Shangguan Jiannan dumbfounded.
At this moment, Liu Ruyan was busy shuttling around, presenting the ingredients and seasonings one by one under her skillful hands. Lu Feichen was cooperating tacitly on the side, and the two of them moved skillfully. Soon, the pot was boiling with tempting delicacies.
The fragrance filled the air, drifting with the wind and straight into Shangguan Jiannan's nose, arousing the appetite in his stomach.
A pot of fragrant stew emerged from the steaming pot. Lu Feichen sprinkled the final seasoning. The scene left Shangguan Jiannan stunned.
He wondered in his heart, were these two people carrying out a mission or going out for an outing? However, when the rich aroma invaded his taste buds, he could hardly resist the temptation. Looking at the dry food in his hand and smelling the tempting aroma, Shangguan Jiannan suddenly lost his appetite.
Just as he was hesitating, Lu Feichen's voice came, inviting him to share the food. Shangguan Jiannan was delighted, and quickly stepped forward, taking the bowl of hot soup, with a grateful smile on his face.
"Haha, Junior Brother Jiannan, why are you so polite?" Lu Feichen patted his shoulder generously, and the friendship between the two became even deeper at this moment. After taking a sip of hot soup, the warmth spread from his throat to his heart, and Shangguan Jiannan enjoyed this rare comfort.
He ate the dry food with gusto, and envied Lu Feichen and Liu Ruyan spontaneously. "Brother Lu Feichen, your life is really enviable!" Shangguan Jiannan praised sincerely.
During this long journey, they not only completed the mission, but also enjoyed the beauty of life. Shangguan Jiannan burped contentedly, with a look of satisfaction on his face.
He smiled and said, "Hey, although it may cause some trouble to take these guys on the road, we can all taste the benefits along the way."
Lu Feichen responded naively with a hearty laugh: "Yes, thanks to Ruyan's reminder, otherwise we would have missed a lot of good things." Liu Ruyan snorted softly, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes, but she didn't say anything more.
Lu Feichen smiled awkwardly, then burst into laughter, adding a bit of relaxation to the atmosphere. Shangguan Jiannan looked at this interesting couple, and his mood also relaxed. The journey didn't seem so monotonous anymore.
In the following days, the three of them slept in the open air and traveled day and night. Lu Feichen and Liu Ruyan were obviously quite experienced in surviving in the wild, and they always found ways to get all kinds of delicious food for Shangguan Jiannan to enjoy. As for the dry food, he had already forgotten about it.
In Lu Feichen's opinion, while executing the mission was important, the quality of the food could not be ignored. Along the way, the three of them got along very well, laughing and talking constantly. They were walking on a wide road, with people coming and going around them, all of them were warriors in a hurry.
In the distance, a lush forest came into view. That was the Monster Forest of Broken Cloud Mountains. Lu Feichen pointed at the forest and said to Shangguan Jiannan, "Look, that's our destination - the Monster Forest of Broken Cloud Mountains." Shangguan Jiannan carried a long sword, Lu Feichen held a broadsword, and Liu Ruyan had a soft sword hanging from her waist. All three were fully armed.
On the road, warriors carrying weapons can be seen everywhere. They are either traveling alone or in groups. They are all strong men who are preparing to go deep into the Duanyun Mountains.
This place is the world of sect disciples and powerful warriors, ordinary people are afraid to go there. Shangguan Jiannan hurried on his way while carefully observing the surrounding environment.
The Broken Cloud Mountains, as the largest mountain range in the Apocalypse Dynasty, were full of monsters and beasts, and were full of dangers. Even experienced warriors mostly only dared to move around the periphery and did not dare to go deep easily.
Looking at those warriors marching forward bravely, Shangguan Jiannan couldn't help but feel a little emotional. After a few days of getting along, the relationship between Shangguan Jiannan and Lu Feichen became closer. He was no longer as reserved as at the beginning, but directly called Lu Feichen "Brother Lu".
At this moment, he curiously asked Lu Feichen: "Brother Lu, how powerful is the third-level demon beast Shadow Rhino?" His words revealed a bit of expectation and awe for the unknown challenge. Now, I just call him "Brother Lu", and the intimacy and casualness come out naturally.
"Speaking of the Shadow Rhino, it's just a third-level monster, lurking in the vague area where the edge and hinterland of the Broken Cloud Mountains meet." After hearing what I said, Lu Feichen also responded leisurely, with a tone of indifference and confidence.
"In terms of strength, it is difficult for him to pose a threat. Your sister-in-law and I can easily deal with him together." He raised a smile, as if this task was just a piece of cake for him.
"Besides, although the shadow rhino is a monster, it is nothing special. As long as we act cautiously, this trip will be smooth." After saying this, Lu Feichen's expression became more relaxed, and he looked calm, as if he had put all the difficulties behind him.
Behind Shangguan Jiannan and his group, several hundred meters away, a team of five warriors followed quietly.
They were dressed in deep purple robes, like ghosts in the night, and were not so noticeable in the bustling crowd.
"Huh, are these two guys here to carry out a mission, or are they here for a picnic?" A warrior in the team looked unhappy and muttered in a low voice, his tone full of disdain and dissatisfaction.
This statement immediately resonated with his companions. "That's right, they seem to be here for sightseeing."
Another person took over the conversation, his tone also mixed with helplessness and sarcasm.