The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 900 - 494: To... Live (Third update, please vote with pink tickets!)
"Yes, there is." Changtian smiled, his thin lips curving at an attractive angle, "But you must stay with me."
She asked curiously, "I’ll stay with you, do I even need to say that?"
"Cunning girl, you know what I’m talking about." Changtian pinched her cheek and said, "If you dare find another man, the first thing I’ll do when I go out is kill him."
"Don’t worry." She patted her chest loudly, "For the sake of other men’s lives, I’ll sacrifice myself and stay with you."
This little girl. Changtian reached out and pinched her slim waist a couple of times as punishment. When she glared at him, he said, "Be good, go out first. I need some time alone."
Ning Xiaoxian repressed the anger on her face, kissed him on the lips, and got up to leave.
She knew the resentment in Changtian’s heart wouldn’t be dispelled so quickly. He was just saying a few joking words to cooperate with her efforts. But he was a great monster who had witnessed life and death numerous times, surely having experienced situations more desperate and dangerous than now. Giving him some time, he should know how to adjust his mindset. She had already done all she could do.
Outside the vehicle, faint voices were heard. She then realized that when Changtian was talking to her earlier, he had silently healed her remaining injuries, leaving her deeply moved. But damage to the Divine Soul is not like ordinary injuries; it would take a few days of gradual recovery.
She suppressed her exhaustion and got off the vehicle. The place that the Hidden Guard had chosen was located in a mountain depression under a high cliff, where most of the cold wind was blocked outside, though the snow was somewhat deep. But this certainly wouldn’t be a problem for cultivators; four Hidden Guards jointly used their divine skills to summon a wind dragon, sweeping the accumulated snow off several thousand square meters of the mainland, revealing the brown earth. Such magical techniques left mortals amazed and full of praise.
Next, the Hidden Guards produced a set of ten Wind Stabilizing Plates. This type of magic artifact was a combination-type auxiliary treasure, only palm-sized, which could build a solid barrier when buried underground, keeping the wind and snow out. With a campfire lit inside the barrier, the cold would be gradually dispelled. The Hidden Stream was originally a military establishment, and this item was an essential magic artifact for setting up camp during military expeditions. This set of ten could ensure stable weather conditions over several thousand square meters. In ancient times, when armies numbered hundreds of thousands or millions, the number of Wind Stabilizing Plates required was more significant; for the military, their function was not only to stabilize the wind and resist rain and snow, but also to block poison mist and miasma, preventing the enemy from using these tricks to attack the camp, making it a crucial tool for military expeditions. However, after so long, very few people master the refining technique of these Wind Stabilizing Plates, and large-scale production is almost impossible.
The mortals took the opportunity to set up tents, melt snow for water, and cook meals. Soon, the aroma of food wafted over. Chief Pu personally brought over a bowl of savory rabbit porridge. It’s no easy task to make such a bowl of flavorful porridge in the wilderness. Ning Xiaoxian accepted his kindness with a smile. Rabbit meat has a calming effect; after taking a sip, she found it to be delicious, slightly lifting her spirits: "Chief Pu, what do you plan to do next?"
Chief Pu immediately showed a bitter smile: "Immortal, with your golden words, you saved over five thousand lives of the Pu Clan. I shouldn’t trouble you further with this matter, but we left home in a rush and can’t think of a suitable place to go. In these snowy conditions, with every extra hour we travel, we seem to lose more clan members. I plead with the immortal for guidance!"
What he said was true. With the current outdoor temperatures being more than thirty degrees below zero, even strong men would freeze like ice blocks if they stayed in such weather for two hours, let alone the elderly, young, or women. After rushing for these ten-odd hours, even under the care of the Hidden Guard, over forty people in the Pu Clan’s escape team had fallen ill, and three elderly people, due to age and weakness, collapsed to the ground; when people rushed to help, they found that they had already passed away. In this situation, if they couldn’t find a suitable place to settle, the entire Pu Clan might face another catastrophic disaster.
Ning Xiaoxian had expected him to ask for her help, but said nothing, simply glancing at Dou Er. The latter understood her intention and took over, saying: "Chief Pu, having lived secluded, is naturally unaware of the situation beyond the mountains. Fifteen miles from here is Tutu Ridge, a small town with fewer than six thousand residents; its population has always been sparse. The town’s mayor has been worried about the low population for some time. If the chief does not mind, why not let the Pu Clan settle here? Tutu Ridge has many ready-made houses left by the original inhabitants, and it backs onto a snow-capped mountain and forest. There’s a large lake on the mountain, offering abundant fishing and hunting resources, allowing the Pu Clan to resume their previous livelihood."
Chief Pu was immediately overjoyed and expressed his thanks. Though living under others’ roofs isn’t easy, right now, the livelihood of thousands of people is a heavy burden on his shoulders. The plan is to find a place to settle and then consider things in the long term. As for Dou Er, he had long contemplated Tutu Ridge, and seeing the hostess glance his way, he knew another round of testing had come. Solving this issue properly would ensure she thinks of him when she needed someone in the future. He understood his own insufficient power and knew that to stand out, he needed to rely on his intelligence and meticulousness to get ahead of others.
Ning Xiaoxian let Dou Er discuss the details with him, and stood up to walk outside for a while. When the Hidden Guard wanted to follow, she waved them off politely. The saying goes, ’help people to the end, send the Buddha to the west.’ By saving the Pu Clan today from the crisis of the molten city, she had already gained a merit recorded in her name. However, to securely claim this merit, the Pu Clan would need to be settled properly. After all, she had brought them out from their clan gathering place and had to bear certain responsibilities.
Although the Heavenly Dao is ruthless, it pays attention to cause and effect.
She walked a short distance slowly, and the snow began to fall again, yet it was blocked by the Barrier. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)
