The hard work paid off. When Mao Qi's spiritual consciousness returned along the original path, he found that the ice rain was caused by the mist rising from the ground contacting the barrier. So he checked carefully and found out that the mist was
Although there is no otherworldly atmosphere and it is extremely pure, it is not like natural air, because after the mist comes into contact with the barrier, it will dilute the barrier and form waves of ice. When the ice cubes fall, they encounter warmth.
The air melts, so ice rain forms.
With this major discovery, the goal of this trip to Qingyu Peak has become clear, which is to find the source of the ice rain.
When Mao Qi withdrew his spiritual consciousness, Lingxu returned, and Bai Su and others also stopped joking. Through Mao Qi and Lingxu's investigation, two major discoveries were made. One is that there is indeed a barrier here, and Bingyu is not
It is a natural phenomenon, and some people are deliberately trying to destroy the barrier; another is that there is indeed life in Qingyu Village. After listening to Mao Qi's analysis, Bai Su was somewhat surprised, but she didn't have any ideas, and was waiting for Mao Qi to do it.
Make a decision.
Mao Qi looked at everyone speechlessly, and thought depressedly: "It has only been so long, how come they have learned to be a hands-off shopkeeper."
"Mao Qi, you can tell me what to do next." Seeing Mao Qi stunned, Bai Su urged impatiently.
In fact, Mao Qi had already made a plan in his mind. He planned to rescue the survivors tomorrow and then take a closer look at the situation before going up to Qingyu Peak. He must get out of the cause of the fog; during the operation, if he encountered a difficult enemy,
He will handle the frontal battle, while Bai Su is responsible for protecting the safety of Zhuer and others.
Bai Su had no objection to Mao Qi's division of labor. Anyway, dealing with alien scents was not something she was good at, and she was happy to be free.
The discussion was settled, but everyone seemed to have forgotten about Mao Qi again, and hearing Zhu Er's growling stomach, Mao Qi had to be busy preparing dinner.
While Mao Qi was busy grilling meat, Mo Jiao suddenly said seriously: "Brother Mao Qi, I don't think you should always hide your spiritual shadow and spiritual meaning on your body. It's unfair to them."
Mao Qiguang was looking at the barbecue and didn't pay attention to Mo Jiao's expression. He just said casually: "They have no flesh and blood and are not suitable to stay outside."
But Mo Jiao was obviously not satisfied with this answer. Just as he was about to seek support from Bai Su and Zhu Er, he found that everyone was looking towards the darkness outside the house.
At this time, there were people standing outside the house with ragged clothes and sallow faces. Their eyes were deeply attracted by the grilled meat. They forgot about the cold and even their fear.
He could see their thoughts, but the portion of the barbecue seemed not enough, so Mao Qi took out all the meat stored in the space bracelet, and then directly wrapped all the meat with spiritual consciousness powder fire. After a while, the barbecue was
The scent spreads out.
Mao Qi's move surprised Bai Su and Zhu Er. Only Mao Qi in the entire continent can cook meat with the spiritual consciousness flame. However, the meat roasted with the spiritual consciousness powder fire is overflowing with fragrance, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
The red tiger's mouth watered.
By the light of the spiritual consciousness pink fire, Mao Qi made a preliminary calculation and found that there were at least sixty or seventy people in this yard. Mao Qi gave all the barbecue to them and watched them gobble it up.
, couldn’t help but feel sympathy.
After dividing the meat, these people just looked at Mao Qi with dull eyes, and then disappeared into the darkness. From beginning to end, Mao Qi did not ask a word, nor did he stop them from leaving.
After seeing everyone leave, Zhuer calmed down and asked puzzledly: "Brother Maoqi, why don't you take the opportunity to ask about their situation?"
"Ask again tomorrow, don't rush now." Mao Qi replied, lost in thought.
But Chihu's stomach began to protest, and the gurgling sound broke the dull atmosphere.
"Everyone, take the time to rest. There are still things to do tomorrow." There was no food in his hands, so Mao Qi had no choice but to let everyone sleep to deal with the protests of their stomachs.
"Brother Maoqi, you must let me try the pink-fired barbecue next time. The smell of it will increase your appetite." Chihu touched his belly and said regretfully.
It's okay not to say it. As soon as Chi Hu finished speaking, everyone's stomachs started to protest. They all cast dissatisfied looks at Mao Qi.
"Sister-in-law, don't worry, I still have it here." Lingying said, and actually took out the meat again.
Mao Qi had no choice but to work as a coolie again, and he did not forget to complain that Lingying was hiding his secrets.
Lingying retorted: "On weekdays, you only know how to stuff things into your bracelets and never tidy them up. Could it be that you are satisfied with my place being a mess? The place is only so big. You are careless yourself, and now you are blaming me for hiding something."
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Mao Qi was speechless when Lingying retorted. He could only seize the time to grill the meat, but secretly thought in his heart: "Don't let him stay with women in the future."
Mo Jiao on the side suddenly remembered that the bracelet Mao Qi had said could form its own space, otherwise how could it house the spiritual shadow and hide so much food, and the cauldron of medicine seemed to be among them.
Seeing that Mao Qi did not use the Spiritual Knowledge Powder Fire, Chi Hu protested in his heart, but did not say anything, because at this time, he was drooling at the delicious smell of meat.
However, Mao Qi and others did not notice that in a corner in the darkness, a figure huddled up and stared at the firelight in the house without leaving.
After a night's rest, everyone was full of energy and ready to set off. But as soon as they went out, they found a child huddled in a corner not far away, sleeping soundly at this time.
Mao Qi took out a piece of clothing from the space bracelet and prepared to cover the child. But as soon as he put the clothing on the child, the child opened his eyes.
"Why are you sleeping here?" Afraid of misunderstanding, Mao Qi quickly took a few steps back after leaving his clothes behind.
"Brother, please leave here quickly. The old village guard is controlled by demons. If they find out, they will eat you." The little boy touched the clothes on his body and looked at Mao Qi with childish eyes.
said.
Mao Qi was so cute and pitiful. At the same time, his eyes were full of tears. Because in Mao Qi's perception, there was obviously a gloomy air on the child's forehead, and there was no breath of life on his body at all.
, it just has an alien atmosphere.
"Brother, it's already dawn, you go quickly, otherwise the village defense will come and you won't be able to leave." Seeing Mao Qi stunned on the spot, the child became anxious and urged.
"Kid, we are not afraid of the village defense, and we specialize in fighting demons. Please leave quickly." Mao Qi really couldn't bear to attack the kid in front of him, so he was ready to let him go first.
In Mao Qi's opinion, his words were enough to scare away the child in front of him.
"Brother, do you really dare to fight the devil?" The child seemed to have no intention of leaving, and his innocent eyes were full of expectation.
"Kid, what's your name?" Mao Qi felt that the child's eyes could not lie, so he began to communicate with him seriously.
"Qing Xiaoxiao."
"Aren't you afraid of the village defense?"
"I have an amulet so the village guards can't see me."
Qing Xiaoxiao's words made Mao Qi happy. If the other party had an amulet, then he might not be infected with the aura of another world. But to confirm what he said, you must first see the other party's amulet. Mao Qi felt that this
Sometimes he behaves a bit like an evil uncle who tricks children into eating candy.
"Xiaoxiao, can you let me see your amulet?"
Qing Xiaoxiao shook his head, showing a troubled look. Seeing that the other party refused, Mao Qi's face turned red, like a stupid uncle who failed to cheat sugar.
"Mao Qi, you idiot, the amulet is in his belly." Bai Su on the side couldn't stand Mao Qi's poor performance and couldn't help but say.
"How did you know?" Mao Qi asked hesitantly with an unnatural expression.
"Use your spiritual sense. If my guess is correct, he should have a spiritual stone hidden in his body, and there is also a charm set on it." As an antique-level elf beast, Bai Su still has experience.
After hearing Bai Su's reminder, Mao Qi ignored his image and quickly used his spiritual sense to carefully examine Qing Xiaoxiao's body. After confirming that Qing Xiaoxiao still had the breath of life, and that the breath of other world was only around her body.
At this time, the big stone in my heart finally fell. Then I was ready to use the energy of the realm to purify the breath of the other world.
Seeing Mao Qi preparing to use realm energy, Bai Su quickly stopped him and said: "Don't purify it easily. With the protection of the Jue Ling Stone, the alien aura can't do anything to him. It may be useful to keep it."
Mao Qi thought for a moment and felt that what Bai Su said made sense. He might not necessarily have the secret of the mist on his body. But having an alien aura around him was not a good thing, and Mao Qi still felt vaguely uneasy.
"Xiaoxiao, how many more of you are there? Do the others also have amulets?" Mao Qi continued to ask.
"I don't know, but there are more than last night anyway; only children under the age of fifteen can wear the amulet. After wearing it, you can become invisible and go out to look for food." Qing Xiaoxiao seemed to trust Mao Qi.
"Xiaoxiao, we have eliminated the demons here. Please let everyone come out." Mao Qi felt that if he wanted to know more, he needed more people.
After hearing what Mao Qi said, Qing Xiaoxiao showed a happy expression and ran away happily.
Looking at Qing Xiaoxiao's disappearing figure, Mao Qi felt inexplicably happy. But the direction in which Qing Xiaoxiao disappeared was not the direction where the villagers were hiding. Just when he was doubtful and worried, Qing Xiaoxiao appeared in front of him again.
With a bright smile on his face, he jumped and shouted happily: "The village guard is gone, the devil is gone."
Mao Qi's eyes became moist again. He closed his eyes gently and calmed down his emotions. When he opened them, he found that there seemed to be a faint mist above Qing Xiaoxiao's head. But after a closer look, the mist was no longer there.
It doesn't exist. Although I know that I can't be dazzled, I can only temporarily suppress the doubts in my heart before I find out the cause.
Under the leadership of Qing Xiaoxiao, Mao Qi and others came to the hiding place of the surviving villagers. It was a large stone house covered with weeds and moss. The outside of the stone house was covered with thorns, and there was only a half-meter-long strip under the thorns.
However, Mao Qi discovered that the mist on the stone roof was visible to the naked eye and was rising into the sky.