Chapter 5: The Fox
Through conversation, Jiang Feng knew that the person's name was Cheng Dong, and he was a monk who practiced qi at the eighth level. Qi cultivation is also the first realm on the road to cultivating immortals, and it is also the lowest realm. On top of it, there are many realms such as Guji, Jindan, Zifu, and Lingtai.
Cheng Dong came here this time for a reason. And he was not alone in the monks who came to this place. And hundreds of minor friars like him.
All of them were summoned by some immortal cultivators to enter this place to explore. As long as they can find valuable treasures here, they will be able to worship a certain sect.
To put it simply, the place where Jiang Feng is now is a forbidden place that has been discovered by accident. No one knew what was inside the forbidden land, and it was because there was only one crack in the forbidden land. Only the minor cultivators in the Qi refining period were able to enter through that crack. This is also the reason why those sects let people like Cheng Dong in.
During the conversation, Jiang Feng learned about the existence of immortal cultivators and learned about some things about cultivators. Small bags like those that Jiang Feng picked up were the storage bags most commonly used by monks. It's a pity that Jiang Feng is not a monk yet, he has no spiritual power, so he can't open it.
Through Cheng Dong's words, Jiang Feng felt that he had come into contact with another world. A world he couldn't have imagined before. This world makes Jiang Feng extremely yearning.
Cheng Dong's injuries were not very serious. Although he was only a minor cultivator of the eighth layer of the Qi Refining Period, if he did it now, he would still be able to kill Jiang Feng. But Cheng Dong didn't have that mind. Because he knew very well that Jiang Feng had nothing to do if he was hit by a flying sword just now, and there must be a protective treasure on his body. He doesn't have to be an opponent.
"You said that the crack that entered here can't last long. Then we need to get out of here. Jiang Feng said.
"Yes, you should get out of here as soon as possible. After he went out, with the fire mulberry fruit, it was enough to worship under a sect. Maybe we'll still be brothers by then. Cheng Dong said.
"You just said that cultivating immortals is not so easy. Not everyone is able to cultivate immortals. I don't know if I have that qualification. Jiang Feng said.
Cheng Dong didn't say anything, and took Jiang Feng towards the place where he left this forbidden place. In fact, this forbidden land is very large, and they are only on the periphery. Where there is really a possibility that there are treasures, they have not touched them at all. Even in this periphery, there are many crises. If they don't, they'll never get out.
After walking around for more than three hours, Cheng Dong stopped. And looked around with a frown. Seeing Cheng Dong like this, Jiang Feng realized that something was wrong.
"Don't tell me you're lost. Jiang Feng said.
"It's really lost. I can't find my way out. And it's like we're in some kind of phantom array. It's hard to die here. Cheng Dong said.
Looking at Cheng Dong's slightly nervous expression, Jiang Feng felt that Cheng Dong didn't feel like he was joking, and it didn't look like he was going to come here on purpose. But Jiang Feng was still very vigilant and stayed away from Cheng Dong.
Regarding Jiang Feng's vigilance, Cheng Dong didn't say anything. He just said that it was a matter of luck and stopped talking.
The two of them can only try their luck. They walked in a random direction. Walking around, it's like going around in circles. After more than an hour, there was no way out of here. There have also been many dangers. There were a few times when they both almost died.
"Listen, there seems to be a voice ahead. Cheng Dong reminded.
It was surrounded by either low trees or large rocks. These trees and stones, make up a labyrinth. Except for the people around him, Jiang Feng didn't see any other creatures, nor did he hear any sounds.
"Since you said there is a voice, let's go and have a look. Maybe there are people, and maybe there is a way out. Jiang Feng said.
"Maybe it's something that kills us. Cheng Dong said.
Although he said this, Cheng Dong still took Jiang Feng and walked towards the place where the sound came. He didn't go far before Jiang Feng heard the voice. It sounded like a moan. I just don't know if it's a human or an animal.
Later, behind some trees, Jiang Feng saw the creature that made the sound. It was a snow-white fox more than a meter long. The fox lay beside a large rock and was groaning. It looks like it's dying.
Sensing someone approaching, the fox immediately stopped moaning. The hair all over his body stood up, and he stared at Jiang Feng and Cheng Dong. There is a big sense that if you dare to come, I will bite you to death.
"Be careful, it's a demon fox. Cheng Dong reminded.
"Demon fox, you say this fox is a monster?" Jiang Feng said with some surprise.
"That's right, it's a youkai. It's just not a climate yet. But even if it doesn't work out, it's not something we can deal with. Cheng Dong said.
"But looking at it, it seems to be dying. It shouldn't be that scary. Jiang Feng said.
At this point the fox stood up. At this time, Jiang Feng and Cheng Dong saw that half of their bodies, which they couldn't see before, were covered with blood. And there's also the charred part. Apparently the fox was seriously injured.
The fox, who had just stood up, had not been standing for two seconds before he fell down again. And let out a groan that was even more miserable than before. The breath is getting weaker and weaker.
"He can't do it. Maybe we'll be able to get a demon pill this time. Cheng Dong said.
"If you don't help, forget it, why do you still want to ask for other people's demon pills. By the way, the pill you took before, can you save it?" Jiang Feng gave Jiang Feng a roll of his eyes when he spoke.
"Save it? You're crazy. Don't say that my pill can't help at all, but it can help, do you think that if you save it, won't it attack us?" Cheng Dong said.
Jiang Feng didn't answer, just looked at the fox. The fox's moaning was getting worse and worse, and his breath was getting weaker. The fox's eyes have long since lost their ferocity, and all that remains is pity and a look of help.
"Is there really no way to help it, really just watch it die?" Jiang Feng said in his heart.
"Unless you're willing to give it the mulberry fruit to eat. Maybe we can save it. Cheng Dong said casually.
Just said this casually, but saw Jiang Feng looking at him with a serious face. The fox also seemed to hear the fire mulberry fruit, and looked at Jiang Feng here. And it sounded as if it was a cry for help.
Seeing Jiang Feng's gaze at him, Cheng Dong secretly said that it was not good. "I'm just talking about it," he said. Although it is said that the fire mulberry fruit is a healing elixir, it may not be able to save it. Besides, a demon fox, there is no need to save it. ”
"There's always hope, and it's better than watching it die. As Jiang Feng spoke, he took out two fire mulberry fruits from his arms. And walked towards the fox.
"You...... Crazy, you're crazy. Don't you understand how important the Fire Mulberry Fruit is? It's so hard that you don't know that the Demon Fox is very dangerous. If you save it, it will eat you. Cheng Dong said anxiously.
"Everything has a spirit. What's more, it's a youkai that can cultivate. I don't think it will do that. Jiang Feng said, and he had already approached the fox.
The fire mulberry fruit in his hand was carefully sent to the fox's mouth. Jiang Feng thought in his heart, don't bite me. Don't eat me.
After glancing at Jiang Feng twice, the fox opened his mouth and took away all the two fire mulberry fruits in Jiang Feng's hand in one bite. I didn't see any movement from the fox's mouth, so I swallowed the fire mulberry fruit directly. Jiang Feng also got up at this time and retreated far away.
The fox, which originally had a weak breath, soon emitted puffs of white smoke from its body after eating the fire mulberry fruit. The moaning just now is gone. The fox, who had fallen to the ground, also stood up at this time. The originally scorched places on the body are also recovering rapidly.
A moment later, the fox let out a long howl. The voice sounded like some kind of ferocious beast. The wounded parts of the fox are also mostly healed. And there was a lot more sparkle in his eyes. At this time, Cheng Dong had already taken out his flying sword to prevent the fox from attacking.
After nearly a minute, the fox was back on the ground. This party has been more than an hour. When he stood up again, the fox looked much better. also slowly walked towards Jiang Feng.
"Be careful. Cheng Dong reminded.
Jiang Feng's heartbeat was accelerating. Who knows if this fox will take revenge. He was still very worried.
The fox didn't get too close. He stopped three or four steps away from Jiang Feng. He whispered twice to Jiang Feng, as if he was thanking Jiang Feng. This made Jiang Feng's heart feel relieved.
Then the fox turned in the other direction, turned around and shouted at Jiang Feng and Cheng Dong twice, and ran forward. After running a few steps, he stopped, and shouted at Jiang Feng twice.
"It knows the way to go. It's going to take us out of the rut. Jiang Feng said very happily. He followed first.
Under the leadership of the fox, he quickly walked out of this labyrinth. After advancing for a while, Cheng Dong saw a familiar mountain. Wherever he entered, there he was. The fox actually took them to where the exit was.
"Great, I'm going to be able to get out of the way. Cheng Dong said happily.
"Thank you very much. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid Cheng Dong and I would have died there. Jiang Feng was also very happy and said to the fox.
The exit was not far away, and Cheng Dong also said a few polite words to the fox, urging Jiang Feng to leave quickly. But as soon as Jiang Feng was about to leave, the fox also bit Jiang Feng's trouser leg and pulled it in one direction.
"Are you going to take me somewhere else?" Jiang Feng asked guessingly.
The fox nodded and looked at Jiang Feng. At this time, Cheng Dong said: "You go." It shouldn't hurt you. When you're done, it'll take you out. I'll be waiting for you outside when the time comes. ”
Cheng Dong also understood that the fox didn't want to take him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have pointed out the way out first, and then took Jiang Feng away.
Jiang Feng thought about it and felt that there was nothing to worry about. said goodbye to Cheng Dong and followed the fox. I also thought to myself where this fox would take him.