Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists-Chapter 39 - Leaving the City (Seeking Collections)_1

Chapter 39 -39 Leaving the City (Seeking Collections)_1

Chapter 39 -39 Leaving the City (Seeking Collections)_1

The sky was overcast.

Fang Xi looked up, squinting his eyes.

Ever since the entirety of Black Stone City fell into the Demon Realm, the people of the city had not seen the sun again.

However, during the daylight hours of the outside world, the city was like a cloudy day, with a bit of light.

At night in the outside world, the entire city plunged into the abyss of darkness.

Outside the city gates.

Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze returning to the layer of black mist that separated the inside from the outside.

Next to him was the caravan of the White Cloud Martial Arts School.

Tang Xuan pushed a cart, upon which sat Lady Bai, with a countenance both charming and alluring, but now she was gazing worriedly at the layer of black mist, with a good amount of supplies by her side.

Liu Taotao, Mu Piaomiao, and others also carried parcels, their hearts filled with anxiety.

Even Zhang Junming was there, accompanied by a few street children.

“We’ve tried everything with this black mist, no matter how far we walk outward, we always end up back where we started… even if we dig tunnels, the mist is the same underground!”

Mu Canglong let out a sigh and asked, “When do we set off?”

“We’re waiting for someone!”

Fang Xi waited in silence.

About the time it takes two sticks of incense to burn, another group of people hurried over.

It was a caravan of dozens of people, surrounding two carriages in the center.

The curtain of the leading carriage was lifted, revealing a mountain of flesh, none other than Han Fatty, “Haha… Brother Fang… as soon as I received your message, I immediately brought all my belongings to join you!”

Fang Xi looked at the two carriages, especially at the glossy-haired steeds, somewhat speechless.

In this city, where people were starving to death, yet someone could feed animals so well they became plump and strong – truly unconscionable!

‘Where the hell does he get his food… oh, alright, it was me, so no problem then!’

He shook his head, looked at the people following him, and his voice gradually grew heavier, “I only have one talisman, and there’s only one chance. When the gateway appears later on, seize the opportunity yourselves!”

Fang Xi approached the black mist and took out that “Prohibition-breaking Talisman.”

At that moment, the giant tree in the city seemed to sense something; countless leaves rustled violently.

“Awoo!”

A Monster Wolf entwined with vines howled to the sky, striding forward and racing towards them.

Not only that, in the central region of the city, there was a giant python cut in half and a primate larger than a house…

These Demon Servants, usually responsible for guarding the Monster Tree itself, seemed to be pouring out of their lair!

‘It’s panicking, it’s panicking!’

Fang Xi’s lips slightly curled upward, and this scene strengthened his resolve, “Go!”

The talisman, suffused with magic power, suddenly flew out, with countless silver threads exploding from it, twisting… and piercing into the heart of the black mist.

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Woosh!

The black mist roiled violently and then a passageway emerged.

In glimpses, one could see the hazy scenery of the outside world, and streams of sunlight!

That was the radiance of hope!

“Go!”

Upon seeing this, Fang Xi took one last look at Black Stone City, noticed the Monster Wolf had reached the outer district, but simply smiled faintly, holding the lily and moving swiftly like a bolt of lightning, he dashed into the passageway.

“Follow him!”

Mu Canglong was just about to take his daughter and follow when he realized someone was faster!

It was Han Fatty!

Although he was shaped like a meatball, his movements were incredibly nimble, rolling into the passageway like a ball, taking the second spot without hesitation.

“Go, go!”

Seeing the passageway blur and even start to vanish, Zhang Junming woke up as if from a dream, grabbed Gou’er with one hand, Xiao Yun with the other, and carried another child on his back, darting into the passageway with several flashes.

…

Inside the passageway, the feeling was one of chaos.

Time and space seemed distorted.

But Fang Xi was resolute, moving forward steadily.

Suddenly!

The intense sunlight poured down, and ahead there emerged a broken official road with green mountains and farmland nearby… Everything became suddenly clear and bright.

Behind them, Black Stone City had vanished, replaced by a mass of black mist that covered the land like an enormous dark bowl.

“Did we… make it out?”

Lily looked up at the blue sky and white clouds, tears streaming down her face.

It was not just from excitement, but also because her eyes were hurting.

Having lived in a dim environment for so long, being exposed to sunlight could easily cause photophobia.

Following Fang Xi were the ball-like Han Fatty, Zhang Junming, Mu Canglong…

A steady stream of people surged out, looking at the green mountains and blue waters outside, all of them weeping with joy, “We’ve survived… We’ve survived!”

At this time, even Mu Canglong and Zhang Junming felt the profound relief of having narrowly escaped death.

While they were still absorbing the shock, suddenly someone shouted, “This is bad… The passageway is clogged!”

It was common for people to crowd into a passage to save their lives and then block it, preventing others from coming out.

“No, the passageway is closing!”

Mu Canglong looked at the passageway in the black mist as it began to shrink and panicked, turning to Fang Xi.

“The effect of that talisman is about to run out… And I don’t have a second one on me.”

Fang Xi shook his head.

It seemed that a first-grade Prohibition-breaking Talisman could only temporarily open a gateway to the Demon Realm, and even so, it didn’t last long.

‘To completely break through the Monster Tree’s Demon Realm, we would need at least a second-order Prohibition-breaking Talisman, and it must be done before its promotion!’

Fang Xi suddenly had an idea in his heart, but then he couldn’t help but laugh at himself and shook his head.

Not having reached Foundation Establishment, was he full and bored enough to deal with the Monster Tree?

And at this moment, the passage amid the black mist finally began to close slowly.

The last person to emerge was Tang Xuan of the White Cloud Martial Arts School!

Stopping the cart, he looked around only to become somewhat bewildered, “Liu Taotao…she’s still behind, she even gave me a push…What about her?”

If it weren’t for Liu Taotao pushing him along with the cart, and with people still on the cart, there was no way he would have squeezed out!

“Life and death are decreed by fate!”

Fang Xi sighed and turned to leave.

This place was still too close to the Monster Tree; should the demonic beasts recover and expand their Demon Realm, they would have serious trouble.

Seeing him leave, the other survivors followed behind Fang Xi as if they had found their backbone.

They too wished to be as far away from this demon pit as possible!

…

Time advanced into the night.

Fang Xi roasted two pieces of Taisui Meat, eating it morsel by morsel.

Recently, he had a large appetite and could only barely satisfy it with special Monster Demon meat.

Meanwhile, at another campfire, the others were gnawing on roasted meat like they had gone mad with hunger.

Even Mu Piaomiao had abandoned any vestige of ladylike demeanor at this point, dealing with a roasted rabbit in her hands, directly crunching the bones and gnawing noisily!

Mu Canglong maintained a bit of elegance as he ate, but after he finished the roasted meat and wiped the grease from his mouth, he looked at Fang Xi, “Where shall we go next?”

“Does Master Mu have any suggestions?”

Fang Xi countered with a question, as he was truly unfamiliar with Great Liang.

Up to now, he could only confirm that Black Stone City was located within Ding State.

As for the geography, local customs, and practices, he had only heard about them and never seen for himself.

“Well, Black Stone City is already ruined, and with the demonic beasts causing chaos, the people can barely survive… Perhaps, the only place relatively stable is the capital of Ding State — Tri-element City.”

Mu Canglong suggested: “Within Tri-element City, the Ding State Army is stationed, and not far away is the main gate of Yuanhe Mountain… It has been peaceful and unharmed for over a hundred years.”

“It does seem to be a peaceful sanctuary.”

Fang Xi didn’t particularly care where to go.

However, there was no need to stick with these people.

After all, it’s essential to guard against others.

Although he claimed that the Spiritual Pills and Talismans he used against the demons were bought by himself, which was true, what if someone didn’t believe him?

What if someone informed the officials and Yuanhe Mountain?

Thus, Fang Xi was determined to split from the group once they reached the outskirts of Tri-element City.

“Haha, Brother Fang is heading to Tri-element City?”

Not far away, a mountain of flesh rolled towards him; it was Han Fatty!

Fang Xi had to admire this man who not only managed to escape successfully, but thanks to the carriage, all his concubines emerged intact.

At this moment, Han Fatty said, “Although I, Han, can’t consider myself influential in Tri-element City, I do have some connections. Brother, you saved me from a dire situation today; you can look for Han anytime in the future, I’ll definitely respond!”

“Hmm!”

Fang Xi, although having traded with him several times and found him to be somewhat credible, didn’t fully trust Han, responding noncommittally.

The following morning.

The survivors began to leave in small groups, and Zhang Junming also came to say goodbye.

Zhang Junming clasped his fist: “Thank you, Brother Fang, for saving my life; however, I won’t be going to Tri-element City. Among these kids, only Xiao Yun still has relatives, and I’m going to take her to find them! We shall meet again if destiny allows.”

“We shall meet again if destiny allows!”

Fang Xi returned the salute.

After Zhang Junming left with the children, only the people from the White Cloud Martial Arts School and Han Fatty’s group remained.

“Hehe… I can lend you a carriage, just return it when you get to a place with people.”

Han Fatty generously waved his hand.

The vast wealth of Black Stone City, in the later stages of the Demon Realm, was essentially worthless as bricks and dirt, and anyone with the will could make a fortune.

But at that moment, a carriage was indeed needed, and Fang Xi didn’t refuse, arranging for Baihe and some of the women, like Tang Xuan’s mistress, to board the carriage.

…

The party slowly set off.

After less than half an hour, Fang Xi raised his hand: “Stop!”

“What’s wrong?”

Mu Canglong and Han Fatty immediately came over, looking wary.

“There’s a situation.”

Fang Xi closed his eyes. His enhanced hearing faintly picked up cries for help coming from behind:

“Help… somebody, please help…”

“It’s from behind!”

Fang Xi used his swift movement technique and dashed away towards the sound.

Mu Canglong and Han Fatty exchanged a glance, puzzled, and followed.

They heard a boy’s voice after turning over a hill, “Master Mu… Brother Fang… save me… sob…”

“It seems to be that kid who was with Zhang Junming, called Ah Dog, no, Gou’er,” Han Fatty stroked his chin, slightly alarmed.

Fang Xi’s sense of hearing was not only evidently superior to his, but it also far surpassed it!

Being an enemy of someone so perceptive was bound to be extremely dangerous and horrific.

Fortunately, they were not enemies, but friends!