novelaction Chapter 200 Return to Longhu Mountain
Chapter 200 Return to Longhu Mountain
Everyone decided to disembark and leave this dangerous place. The waves crashed against the old hull, making a roar, as if urging them to leave as soon as possible.
Li Qiankun stood at the bow, took a deep breath, and jumped down first, landing steadily on a protruding stone slab. He turned around, his eyes gleaming with determination, and shouted loudly: "Quick, everyone, get down! It's safe here!"
Lu Linglong and Baoer followed closely behind and jumped off the boat lightly.
Their eyes held a mixture of nervousness and anticipation, as if they were waiting for the next adventure. The others followed suit, jumping or crawling, gathering safely on the stone slab.
"What should we do next?" someone couldn't help but ask, with a hint of confusion and uneasiness in his voice.
Li Qiankun looked around and saw a dense forest in front of him. The trees were tall and reached the sky, with lush branches and leaves, like a green ocean.
He frowned, but then relaxed again and said firmly, "Let's leave here first. There's a path in the woods. We can walk and find it."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and Li Qiankun led them deeper into the woods. They passed through dense bushes and crossed gurgling streams, their journey filled with laughter and mutual support.
In the deep mountains and old forests on the southwestern border of the Central Plains, a dilapidated Taoist temple is hidden in the woods.
Although the Taoist temple was dilapidated, it still exuded an ancient and solemn atmosphere. At this moment, a tall man in a Taoist robe was standing in front of the window, his eyes as sharp as a torch, piercing through the layers of clouds and mist, closely following the direction where Li Qiankun and others left.
His face was cold and solemn, like a venerable ruler imbued with dignity. His eyes revealed a depth and wisdom, as if he could see through everything in the world. He murmured to himself, "Looks like another uninvited guest has arrived. What kind of trouble will this time bring?"
Three days later, Li Qiankun and his companions finally returned to the company. They were dusty and exhausted, but their faces were filled with joy. Xu San and his companions had been waiting for them for a long time, and they were relieved to see them return safely.
"You're finally back!" Xu San came forward, a long-lost smile on his face. "How was it? Did the mission go smoothly?"
Li Qiankun shook his head, his expression growing serious. He told Xu San every detail of the mission, especially about the demonic sword. He said, "That demonic sword was so sinister that we nearly fell into its clutches. Fortunately, we managed to seal it at the last moment."
After hearing this, Xu San frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "This was our company's mistake. We didn't anticipate that this demon sword would be so powerful. To compensate you, I will give you some time off to rest and recover."
Li Qiankun and the others nodded and accepted Xu San's arrangement. They did need some time to rest and recover in order to meet the next challenge.
However, just when everyone was about to relax, Li Qiankun received an unexpected call. It was Xinghua who called and told Li Qiankun that there were some matters at Longhu Mountain that he needed to go back to deal with.
Li Qiankun's heart tightened upon hearing this. He knew the situation at Longhu Mountain was serious and he had to return to deal with it as soon as possible. So, he rejected everyone's suggestion and decided to return to the mountain alone. His decision surprised and saddened everyone, but they all understood and respected his choice.
Seeing this, Baoer also silently packed his luggage and said that he wanted to go back to the mountain with Li Qiankun.
Zhang Lingyu, having gained insights from his time away, decided to return to Longhu Mountain to cultivate. He said calmly, "I've been traveling for a while, and I feel my cultivation has improved. But I know it's far from enough. I need to return to Longhu Mountain to continue cultivating and improve my strength."
Zhang Chulan, Linglong, and the others watched Li Qiankun, Baoer, and Zhang Lingyu depart one by one, feeling a surge of awkwardness and loss. They knew this departure meant they would be separated for some time. On the train, Li Qiankun sat quietly by the window, watching the scenery unfold like a painting. His mind was filled with thoughts and memories. He recalled the people and events he had encountered overseas, and those fascinating experiences seemed to be still fresh in his mind.
He thought about the impact of these experiences on himself and the various confusions on the path of spiritual practice.
Finally, the train slowly arrived at the Longhushan station.
Li Qiankun took a deep breath, looking forward to resolving the Longhu Mountain issue as soon as possible, but he was also uneasy about the unknown threats and challenges.
After returning to Longhu Mountain, Li Qiankun immediately plunged into busy affairs.
He first went to see Xinghua and learned about the recent events in Longhu Mountain. Xinghua told him that many strangers had appeared around Longhu Mountain recently, and their whereabouts were mysterious, as if they were looking for something.
Li Qiankun's heart tightened upon hearing this, realizing that these people might be connected to the demonic sword. He immediately summoned the disciples of Mount Longhu to strengthen defenses and patrols. At the same time, he also began investigating the identities and intentions of these people.
In the evening, Li Qiankun found Zhang Lingyu, and the two sat together in the courtyard of the Taoist temple, looking up at the starry sky. Li Qiankun asked, "Lingyu, do you have any recent research results on the brothers?"
Zhang Lingyu shook his head, his expression somewhat serious. He said, "I've been investigating this matter recently, but I've found very few leads. However, I have a strong feeling that this is related to the demon sword. Moreover, I've discovered some strange phenomena."
"What phenomenon?" Li Qiankun asked.
Zhang Lingyu continued, "I discovered that the demon sword had come into contact with several of my fellow apprentices before it was sealed. Furthermore, their deaths were all extremely strange, as if they were devoured by some evil force."
Li Qiankun was shocked when he heard this. He realized that this demon sword might not be just an ordinary weapon. It might hide greater secrets and power.
"Also," Zhang Lingyu continued, "I also discovered that Xiaohong, Quyin, and the others might still be alive. They seem to have left overseas and entered the Central Plains."
"What?" Li Qiankun was shocked when he heard this. "They're still alive? How is this possible?"
Zhang Lingyu nodded, his expression still solemn. He said, "Although I don't have any solid evidence, my intuition tells me that they are indeed still alive. Moreover, they may also be searching for the demon sword."
Li Qiankun frowned upon hearing this, realizing that things were becoming increasingly complicated. He had to find the demon sword as soon as possible and uncover the secret behind it, lest it wreak havoc on the world again.
"There's one more thing," Zhang Lingyu continued. "The ship's disappearance was incredibly strange. We have absolutely no explanation for its sudden disappearance. There might be some kind of power or secret hidden behind this."
Li Qiankun felt even more uneasy after hearing this. After discussing it, the two decided to strengthen the defense of Longhu Mountain and continue to investigate the truth of the matter.