Bidding farewell to Shang Axe, on the way home, Shang Luo was a little moved in his heart, he could see that Shang Axe sincerely wanted him to go out and see the vastness of the outside world, just like he was back then.

"But these things will have to be considered in a few days, and the top priority now is to prepare things for the Heavenly Star Mountain. ”

Tianxing Mountain is not so easy to go.

As the first mountain in the Celestial Star Range, there are not only lucrative and exciting Celestial Star Stones, but also countless dangers. Every year, more than a dozen people in Tailuo Village alone die on Tianxing Mountain. And if you add the merchant town, plus the hundreds of villages under the jurisdiction of the merchant town, plus several other families with the name of the merchant, the number of people who die in Tianxing Mountain every year is even more, almost as high as thousands. Just like when he went to the western United States to pan for gold, it was always the carp that crossed the river who was seduced by greed and money and was not afraid of life and death.

Back at home, Shang Luo first sent Uncle Zhang the two jars of wine he dug up last night, and then carefully inquired about many things about Heavenly Star Mountain.

Uncle Zhang was also a member of the quarrying team in the village when he was young, but later his foot was injured and he was a little lame when running, so he retreated, but he still knew the taboo matters of the Heavenly Star Mountain, the experience of the mountains and forests, and the procurement of items.

Declining Aunt Zhang's invitation to leave him to finish eating, Shang Luo returned home and began to prepare.

The next day, he spent some of the money he had saved up and went to the king blacksmith at the end of the village to buy an iron knife and two small fine iron daggers.

The knife is not only a self-defense weapon, but also used to practice the sword, and the two fine iron daggers are inserted in the leather sheath behind the waist, after the cloak is draped outside, the dagger is very hidden, and when he needs it, it can be pulled out very quickly, in addition to being a weapon in an emergency, it can also be thrown out in a crisis.

Some anti-insect medicines, fire folds, dry food, etc., are all available in Uncle Zhang's house, and Shang Luo has a copy.

Two days later, a group of 23 people gathered at the entrance of the village.

In addition to Shang Axe, he was accompanied by Yang Yue, a master of Ming Jin.

What made Shang Luo slightly unhappy was that the one named Shang Langlang was also in the team.

For this person who pestered him in the martial arts field all day and repeatedly explained that he still went his own way, the patience in Shang Luo's heart had been worn out, especially since the other party had been staring at him with cold eyes, which made Shang Luo's heart even colder.

"Sect Leader Shang Axe, why are there only you and Yang Lao in the quarrying team? This is too dangerous, right?"

Just as Shang Luo was thinking about how to solve the troubles around him once and for all, a young man in the crowd suddenly screamed loudly.

Since the accident of the quarrying team that Shang Luo followed before, the village has sent three Ming Jin to lead the team in recent times, but this time there are only two people left, which immediately caused a lot of discussion in the team.

"Are there very few of them? Do you think the old man and the merchant axe boy can't protect your group of cubs?"

Shang Axe opened his mouth, and just as he wanted to explain, a gloomy and hoarse voice was one step ahead.

Looking for prestige, it is Yang Yue, another master of Ming Jin in the team, or rather, it is a body refining one.

Compared with the business axe of a black violent bear, Yang Yue is much shorter and thinner, probably in his early sixties.

A black-purple robe was embroidered with bright yellow gold threads, and a jade-colored bead chain was played with in his hand.

Triangle eyes, eagle groove nose, gray hair, and gloomy appearance, at a glance faintly make people worry.

Especially when the other party spoke, for some reason, Shang Luo always reminded Shang Luo of the poisonous snake spitting red letters.

Yang ...... Elder Yang, that's not what I meant. ”

Being stared at by Yang Yue's cold gaze like a poisonous snake, the original doubts on the young man's face suddenly turned into cowardice and fear, and he stammered when he spoke.

Thinking of those rumors about Yang Yue in the village, he suddenly felt endless remorse in his heart, why did he know that Yang Yue was in the team, but he still had to be pushed by others to say a word? Especially the few people who had picked him up just now were hiding behind the team at the moment, which made him regret it even more.

"Okay, Yang Yue, they are all dolls and they are not sensible. In addition, I want to say that we are not just two Ming Jin leading the team, Shang Wu did not follow the team in front of him down the mountain this time, and is waiting for us at the camp at the moment. ”

Seeing Shang Axe blocking in front of Yang Yue, the young man who interjected immediately breathed a sigh of relief, I don't know if it was because there was an extra master of Ming Jin in the team, or because he didn't have to face Yang Yue's terrifying gaze.

As for the so-called camp, it is actually a secret resting place built by the villagers of Tailuo Village in the depths of Tianxing Mountain. It is built next to the lake, and the main body is a cave. Of course, the term temporary is not accurate, after all, for decades, the people of the Tailuo Village Quarrying Team have camped there to rest, which can be regarded as a halfway stop on the quarrying road.

Listening to Shang Axe's explanation, many people in the team breathed a sigh of relief, and their nervousness suddenly collapsed, these people were basically novices like Shang Luo, and the faces of the more than ten veterans basically did not change.

In fact, if it weren't for the accident of the team before Shang Luo, the Tailuo Village in the past would have been led by two Ming Jin masters at most.

It is worth noting that the relationship between this Yang Lao and Shang Axe does not seem to be very good, otherwise Shang Axe would not call Yang Yue by his name.

"Be careful on the road, I may not be able to take care of you, in addition, pay special attention to that Yang Yue, don't be alone with him. ”

Looking for the gap, Shang Axe staggered through the crowd and whispered a word in Shang Luo's ear.

This exhortation cast a shadow on Shang Luo's heart, and he had a hunch that this operation would not seem to be going too smoothly.

"Got it, Uncle Axe. ”

Nodding, Shang Luo's white face was full of caution. He had the heart to ask a few more questions, but seeing Shang Axe leaving quickly, he could only give up. It's just that the right hand holding the knife suddenly increased a little harder.

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After a day's journey, I finally came to the foot of Tianxing Mountain in the evening.

The dark clouds were deep, obscuring the sky and the sun, and only a lonely and bright starlight fell from the sky to the earth.

"See, that's the reason why Tianxing Mountain is called Tianxing Mountain. ”

By the fire, Shang Axe sat down with dry food, pointing to the falling starlight while nibbling on the dry food.

"No matter how hot it is, day and night, the starlight falls, and the name is the star. Shang Luo suddenly remembered what a certain sage of the Xingluo Plain had said. If it is an ordinary high mountain, with such a strange scene, it must not be difficult to become a famous spot for the ages, but it is a pity......

Glancing at the reckless mountains and forests under the starlight, Shang Luo sighed.

Although it is at the foot of the mountain, the danger has already appeared.

With the help of that bright starlight, in the field of vision, in the depths of the ancient forest in the distance, you can see a large area of verdant ancient trees falling, and more than a dozen beast roars seem to come from all directions, shaking the ancient forest.

Under the gloomy sky, a flock of birds flew away, carrying an ominous aura.

"Can you still hold on?"

"Hmm. Shang Luo nodded, "Tiger Demon Bone Practice" went well, plus he was not stingy with money during this time, eating was not luxurious, but there was meat all of a sudden, which greatly nourished the deficit of his body in the past. With a two-pronged approach, although he is not as good as Shang Axe, he has made great progress in terms of strength, speed and endurance.

Swallowing the last mouthful of dry food in his hand, Shang Axe stood up, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Rest early when you're full, tomorrow won't be as comfortable as today." ”

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