NOVEL WEB Chapter 741: Someone Came to Ask for Help? (Part 2)
Qing Shuang also nodded, knowing that Luo Chen always held a belief in demon extermination and defending the way.
Thus, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to temporarily leave the inn and head towards that village.
They packed their bags and followed the young boy on the road to the village.
Along the way, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang conversed with the boy to learn more about the demonic beasts.
The demonic beast seemed to be a mutated tiger, with immense strength and the ability to emit poisonous fog, making it nearly impossible to defend against.
After several days of journeying, they finally arrived at the village troubled by the demonic beast.
The sight of the village was heartbreaking; many houses were destroyed, and fear and helplessness were written on the villagers' faces.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not hesitate and immediately began to prepare to deal with the demonic beast.
They first set up a defensive magic array around the village to prevent another attack by the beast.
Subsequently, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang ventured into the forest to track the demonic beast.
After some searching, they finally found the beast in a dark valley.
It was curled up next to a pile of bones, growling deeply.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing that a fierce battle was inevitable.
Luo Chen gripped the longsword tightly, while Qing Shuang began to gather mana.
The two launched an attack in perfect sync, with Luo Chen's sword qi intertwining with Qing Shuang's frost magic, creating a powerful offensive.
The demonic beast roared and charged at them, its massive body crashing through the forest as poisonous fog spread.
But Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, with their seamless cooperation and superb skills, gradually gained the upper hand.
After an intense battle, the beast finally fell, exhausted.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were also gasping for breath, but they knew that the village could finally return to its former peace.
The villagers, upon learning that the beast was defeated, rushed out of their homes, cheering and expressing their gratitude to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang for saving them.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang smiled as they accepted the villagers' thanks, understanding that this was the meaning of their cultivation journey.
After resting in the village for a few days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to continue their journey.
They bid farewell to the villagers and embarked on a new venture.
Although the road ahead was unknown, they believed that as long as they held onto their beliefs, nothing was impossible.
As night fell, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stopped on a serene grassy field.
They lit a bonfire and sat around it, sharing stories and dreams with each other.
"Luo Chen, have you ever thought about what you would like to do if one day we no longer needed to fight?" Qing Shuang asked softly, gazing at the stars.
Luo Chen was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I want to find a quiet place, to cultivate and live with you. Maybe we could open a small martial arts studio and teach those aspiring to cultivate."
Qing Shuang's eyes glimmered with a hint of longing: "That sounds wonderful."
The two exchanged a smile, their hearts filled with beautiful hopes for the future.
They knew that no matter what the future held, as long as they were together, nothing was insurmountable.
The bonfire flickered in the night breeze, illuminating Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's determined yet gentle faces.
...
The night swiftly passed.
A new day gently arrived.
Luo Chen gradually awakened from his sleep.
He looked around at the unknown birds perched on the branches of the century-old trees nearby.
His eyes could not help but squint slightly.
Luo Chen stretched, feeling the cool morning breeze brush against his face.
Qing Shuang was at the creek not far away, washing, with the sound of flowing water accompanied by her cheerful singing.
Luo Chen stood up and walked toward Qing Shuang, a warm feeling surging in his heart.
"Morning, Qing Shuang." Luo Chen's voice broke the morning silence. This chapter is part of the collection on MV2LEMP2YR.
Qing Shuang turned her head, her face fresh with a morning smile: "Morning, Luo Chen. Did you sleep well last night?"
"Yes, very well." Luo Chen replied, then squatted down to wash his face with the creek water, the cool water invigorating him.
After a simple meal of dry rations, they resumed their journey.
They plan to return to the workshop where they previously lived.
Having been away for so long, they naturally feel a sense of longing.
However, before they could walk much farther, a middle-aged man cautiously approached Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
"Immortal Master?"
Luo Chen looked at the man before him and asked, "Is there something you need?"
The middle-aged man appeared somewhat anxious, rubbing his hands, with a hint of pleading in his eyes: "Immortal Masters, I have a request, if I may."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance. Qing Shuang asked gently, "Please tell us, if it's within our power, we will certainly help."
The man sighed and began to narrate his story.
It turned out he was the mayor of a nearby small town. Recently, a strange phenomenon appeared in the town; every night, a mysterious black fog enveloped the town, causing the residents to fall ill, and even some animals mysteriously dying.
"We have invited several mages, but they all said that the black fog contains powerful evil force and cannot be dispelled." The mayor's face was full of worry.
Luo Chen frowned slightly, feeling the mayor's helplessness and understanding that the fog might be related to some kind of evil force.
He turned to Qing Shuang, who nodded, indicating willingness to go together.
"We are willing to take a look. Hopefully, we can help you," Luo Chen said to the mayor.
The mayor smiled gratefully upon hearing this: "Thank you, Immortal Masters, thank you!"
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed the mayor to the small town.
The scene in the town was as the mayor described, with an unsettling atmosphere pervading the air.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began to carefully investigate around the town, trying to find the source of the black fog.
Upon investigation, they found that the fog seemed to emanate from an abandoned ancient temple on the edge of the town.
The temple appeared eerie and decayed, the surrounding trees all withered as if their life force had been drained.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to enter the temple to investigate further.
They cautiously passed through the temple doors, finding the interior dimly lit by the faint light coming through broken windows.
They slowly descended the worn stone steps. The deeper they went, the thicker the evil force in the air became.
Finally, they arrived at a spacious underground chamber.
It was filled with black fog, making it almost impossible to breathe.
In the center of the chamber stood a massive black altar, atop which lay an ancient stone box covered in strange runes.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang shared a look, aware that the stone box must contain secrets.
Luo Chen stepped forward, attempting to open the stone box.
As he touched the box, a powerful force erupted from it, pushing Luo Chen and Qing Shuang back.
"Careful!" Qing Shuang shouted, quickly gathering her mana to form an ice wall, trying to block the force.
Luo Chen steadied himself, attempting once more to approach the stone box.
He focused his mind, gathered Sword Qi in his hand, and carefully unlocked the seal on the box.
Once the seal was lifted, the black fog began to dissipate, and from the box emerged a pearl emitting a gentle glow.
The pearl hovered in the air, radiating warmth and illuminating the chamber.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt a warm power flow into their bodies, instantly eradicating their fatigue and injuries.
The mayor and the townspeople, guided by Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, also came to the chamber.
Upon seeing the pearl, they all expressed surprise and gratitude.
"This pearl seems capable of purifying evil forces and restoring vitality here," said Qing Shuang.
Luo Chen nodded, handing the pearl to the mayor: "Place this pearl at the center of the town; it will protect you."
The mayor accepted the pearl, moved to tears: "Thank you, Immortal Masters, thank you!"
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang smiled as they left the town to continue their journey.
...
About half a month passed quickly.
By now, they were not far from the workshop where they previously lived.
"Nanheng City?"
Qing Shuang looked at the city ahead, and softly suggested, "Luo Chen, why don't we stay in this city tonight? Tomorrow, we can continue our journey through the Teleportation Array. What do you think?"