Chapter 1701 - 763: Homecoming

Chapter 1701: Chapter 763: Homecoming

Various fantasies, various things that interfere with the senses, can easily trap a person inside.

So, Yan Wenxi, was not prepared to hand over the artifact.

"You!"

Luo Jianqing was obviously a bit angry, his facial muscles twitched, and in his agitation, he suddenly put his hand on the sword handle!

"Lord Luo! Let’s talk this over!"

Fang Yu shouted, riding his horse between the two of them, ready to mediate.

Yet Yan Wenxi remained cold-faced, showing no intention of backing down.

"I know how to use this artifact, it rightfully belongs to us at Sui Chong Pass!"

Needs drive the collection.

Qiu Ni Forest is not far from Sui Chong Pass, so collecting special artifacts to tackle such areas at Sui Chong Pass is reasonable.

Thus, when Yan Wenxi said the bell belonged to Sui Chong Pass, Fang Yu believed her.

However... the situation was stronger than the individual, and Fang Yu would rather offend Yan Wenxi than Luo Jianqing, as after all, he was the main force in bringing them back.

But before Fang Yu could speak, he noticed that Luo Jianqing suddenly let go, covering his right eye with his hand, his face twisted in pain.

The sword intent, usually restrained, was at this moment unleashed wildly around.

Fang Yu, being the closest, naturally felt the pressure first.

As his brow furrowed, the surface of his skin began to unnaturally secrete some white liquid, ready to enter the Bone Armor form at any moment.

Behind him, Yan Wenxi’s expression changed as she hid behind Fang Yu.

She seemed to think Fang Yu was as strong as Luo Jianqing.

But...

She misunderstood!

Fang Yu was well aware of his own capabilities.

In a real fight with Luo Jianqing, he could only rely on a thick health bar to wear him down; the outcome would be uncertain.

"Lord Luo?"

Guan Anxuan’s voice also sounded, and Dongfang Aotian looked over nervously, seemingly ready to turn and run if something went awry.

Good heavens, sharp enough.

Obviously, Dongfang Aotian had also noticed that something wasn’t right with Luo Jianqing.

In fact, everyone in the team had noticed something off with Luo Jianqing. Although he acted normally along the way, his occasional blinking and bouts of rage were like a time bomb, already planted in everyone’s mind.

If anything went wrong, rather than trying to deal with Luo Jianqing together, individual escape was certain.

This was probably also why Yan Wenxi didn’t want to hand such an important artifact over to Luo Jianqing.

Fortunately, everyone’s worries were unnecessary.

Just a few deep breaths later, Luo Jianqing began to calm down, lowering the hand covering his eye, showing no abnormality.

When he looked at Yan Wenxi with a frown, it was clear he had decided to take a step back.

"I need to return to Sui Chong Pass as soon as possible, the bell... I need you to keep it on from the moment we enter Qiu Ni Forest, without stopping. Otherwise, I’ll take matters into my own hands."

This was very courteous.

Ensuring you didn’t fulfill the task before taking the artifact myself.

Obviously, this reasoning also convinced Yan Wenxi.

She nodded slightly, then immediately rode ahead into Qiu Ni Forest.

Ding-ling——

The bell’s sound spread through the forest.

The group exchanged glances and quickly followed.

The bell’s clear sound guided their direction.

Light dimmed, shrouding the surroundings in shadow like night.

Fang Yu and the others moved through the mist, constantly following the direction of the bell.

As for whether there were people around, and how many, such questions became irrelevant after entering Qiu Ni Forest, as the people beside might be fake, illusions, possibly miles away. As long as the bell rung, they wouldn’t go wrong and would surely exit Qiu Ni Forest.

With experience, this time, the team quickly and smoothly passed through Qiu Ni Forest.

When Fang Yu rode out of Qiu Ni Forest, sunlight on his face, he couldn’t quite believe it.

With the corresponding artifact and familiarity, Qiu Ni Forest wasn’t scary, just like a shaded path in a school campus, not at all threatening.

Since the team entered Qiu Ni Forest together, they only exited with a slight time difference, appearing one after the other at the exit.

When Fang Yu emerged, two people beside him vanished into shadows, proving they were Qiu Ni Forest’s illusory figures.

But those two quickly emerged from the woods behind, reuniting with the group.

"Quicker than expected!"

Even Dongfang Aotian couldn’t help but say.

"Indeed."

Fang Yu rarely agreed with him.

However, this comment drew Dongfang Aotian’s displeasure, he cast a cold glance at Fang Yu, with a slightly disdained smile.

Going back this time, bringing Yan Wenxi, Chen Yunyun would surely be moved, likely sealing the marriage!

As for Fang Yu, merely a small obstacle, a mere clown on his path.

The closer they got to Sui Chong Pass, the better Dongfang Aotian’s mood became.

Fang Yu, accustomed to Dongfang Aotian’s behavior, surely couldn’t fathom his little schemes.

Seeing no worsening of Luo Jianqing’s condition from a curse or black tears, only an increase in blinking, Fang Yu urged the group to continue their journey home.

Dongfang Aotian was the first to respond, Luo Jianqing nodded too, and even Yan Wenxi was excited, saying she was fine.

It seemed using the bell artifact took some toll, just unnoticed by others.

Only Guan Anxuan appeared gloomier, with Fang Yu sending a concerned look only for her to smile and shake her head, indicating it was okay.

"Could it be a sacrifice, destined to be offered?"

Fang Yu pondered silently, observing whether Luo Jianqing’s condition related to Guan Anxuan, yet unable to draw a conclusion.

Undoubtedly, during the last stretch of the return journey, everyone galloped at full speed, urging the Black-footed Horses to their fastest.

Though still wild terrain, compared to hazardous locales, it was relatively safe.

With the main road visible ahead, everyone increased their pace.

Guan Anxuan watched Fang Yu leading the charge with excitement, feeling oddly complex inside, but ultimately just sighing.

Accelerating to catch up, not to slow the team, they finally returned to the main road!

The safety level of the main road was a notch higher than the wilderness.

Now, who cared who led the way.

All dashed, competing fiercely, galloping at full speed.

At times, Dongfang Aotian led, other times, Yan Wenxi took the lead.

Instead, Luo Jianqing began to fall back to mid-team, occasionally covering his eye and shaking his head to stay alert, making even Fang Yu hesitant to increase speed.

Guan Anxuan, staying at the back, was quite steady, though looking a bit glum.

But since, unlike Luo Jianqing, she showed no alarming signs, Fang Yu wasn’t too concerned about her situation.

"Yunyun..." Yan Wenxi, excited, with a gentle demeanor, yet at top speed.

"Chen Yunyun... I must win you!" Dongfang Aotian, his face twisted in excitement, burning with overwhelming desire.

"..." Luo Jianqing stayed silent, focused on founding his sect, worried about physical anomalies, lacking his initial vigor.

Everyone raced ahead, and Sui Chong Pass loomed faintly ahead.

Visible joy appeared on their faces, even the usually stern Luo Jianqing seemed to relax a little, as if a tense string finally relaxed.

However, as they came closer, those at the forefront, barely seeing Sui Chong Pass’s condition, were suddenly shocked!

"What?!"

"What happened?! Sui Chong Pass... how did it turn into this?!"