Slowly opening my eyes, what I saw was no longer the long stretches of yellow sand, nor was it the cramped and cramped cave.
The sky is blue, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the air is filled with a sweet smell. Compared with the previous desperate situation, this place is like a fairyland.
"It turns out to be a small world inside the jade pendant!"
Zheng Qingqing suddenly understood, but she couldn't figure it out in her heart. Before, she had been watching her almost dying without paying attention. How could she have good intentions again?
Moreover, his body seemed to have been reshaped, becoming more energetic and no longer as weak as before.
What surprised her even more was that she actually had a breakthrough in the Dragon Swallowing Record she was practicing! In this way, she truly embarked on the path of a monk.
"A blessing in disguise?" Zheng Qingqing murmured to herself, and suddenly thought of something again,
"By the way, wasn't I staying with Chu Feng? Why did I suddenly enter the jade pendant?"
Suddenly reacting, she felt even more confused. However, no matter how she called, Jade Pendant remained as cold as ever, with no intention of responding.
"No, I want to go out right away. If Chu Feng sees me disappear, wouldn't he be anxious to death?"
The plan has been made, and there is no delay.
However, before leaving, she stayed in the small world for a while. It was not until she collected enough wild fruits and clean water that she started to think and wanted to leave.
Regarding her thoughts, Yupei did not stop her and sent her directly out of the small world.
However, as soon as she appeared and saw the familiar world again, Zheng Qingqing couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. She had an instinctive fear of this terrible Jedi.
"Where is this place, where is Chu Feng?"
Things obviously exceeded his expectations. This place was not that cave at all, and Chu Feng had also disappeared long ago.
"He's gone, what should I do?"
In an instant, his expression became extremely lonely, as if he had no backbone.
"The direction of the sun."
But at this moment, a message suddenly came to her mind, which immediately woke her up.
"Hey, is it a jade pendant?"
Zheng Qingqing, who was still in a daze, suddenly became energetic and her crystal eyes brightened instantly.
The direction of the sun? Does it refer to the direction Chu Feng left?
She secretly guessed that as for asking Yupei, she might as well forget it. She had already figured out the other party's 'temper' and would not pay any attention to her unless necessary.
"In that case, let's make a bet."
I checked my supplies and found that I had brought out a lot of food and water this time, so I could hold on for a while. Without any further hesitation, I walked firmly in the direction of the sun.
…
The long stretch of yellow sand stretches as far as the eye can see.
On the desert, there is a figure walking in long strides. What is strange is that its steps are extremely even, and the distance between each step is exactly the same.
"How long have we been gone?"
"Probably a few hours, I don't remember exactly."
"Are you tired, holding me all the time?"
"Fortunately, I am a practitioner and can persevere."
"Are all practitioners so powerful? You don't even break a sweat."
'Zheng Qingqing' hugged each other's neck tightly with a pair of lotus-rooted arms, her crystal eyes were as bright as stars, staring into each other's eyes. The two parties were very close, and their breath was like blue when they spoke, mixed with natural body fragrance.
, constantly lingering on the tip of the other person's nose.
However, he only looked at it for a while before burying his head in the other person's neck again, with a hint of complexity that was difficult to detect in his eyes.
"It's just a little better than the average person, it's nothing special." Chu Feng didn't pay attention and replied calmly.
"Really?" 'Zheng Qingqing' suddenly chuckled, her dark eyes turned rapidly, but she suddenly came closer and kissed the other person on the cheek.
"you……"
"Thank you, thank you for saving my life." 'Zheng Qingqing' lowered her head again, but murmured,
"Why do you want to save 'me'? Why..."
Chu Feng took a deep look at the other party and suddenly smiled:
"I'm just saving you by the way, don't think too much."
"Are you going to be angry?"
"I'm not at a disadvantage, so there's nothing to be angry about."
"I don't see, you are not always a stupid person." 'Zheng Qingqing' seemed to suddenly think of something, and then asked again,
"If, I mean if, there is no oasis today. Then, after I die, will you be sad?"
"You won't die."
"I mean what if..."
"There is no if." Chu Feng interrupted the other party directly,
"You are still very weak, so don't talk too much."
"..."
‘Zheng Qingqing’’s beautiful eyes widened, with a faint hint of anger. This guy, who just now praised him for being smart and not having a thick head, changed back again this time.
Chu Feng didn't seem to notice this, his footwork didn't pause at all, and his eyes were staring straight ahead, expecting a turning point.
Huangtian paid off, and it seemed that his persistence moved the goddess of fate. Finally, after walking for more than an hour, a touch of green suddenly appeared at the end of his sight.
"oasis!"
Chu Feng looked happy and shouted out.
"It's true, it seems that our lives should not be cut off." 'Zheng Qingqing' turned her head, looked at the faint green in the distance, and murmured back. However, there was something strange in her eyes.
, as if a little reluctant to give up.
Chu Feng moved faster. In front of his sight, the greenery gradually expanded. Finally, an oasis with an area beyond imagination was completely revealed.
"Eh!"
The oasis was approaching, but Chu Feng's footsteps suddenly stopped. His eyes were looking in the direction of the oasis, and he was silent in thought.
"What's wrong?"
"There are people in the oasis."
Chu Feng replied, but his eyes were staring in the direction of the oasis.
"Should it be okay?"
"Are you sure?" Chu Feng turned his head and stared at the other person and asked.
"I...I'm just guessing. After all, they don't know us, so they can't be counted as enemies." 'Zheng Qingqing' said doubtfully.
"It's precisely because you don't know him that you have to be wary."
Chu Feng turned around again and looked carefully in the direction of the oasis. In his sight, there seemed to be a lot of shadowy figures. Moreover, everyone was carrying weapons, so they obviously did not look like ordinary people.
"What should we do? Should we go there?"
"I came here for the first time, so I naturally want to go there."
Chu Feng smiled. He was vigilant, but he didn't have much fear in his heart. There was no spiritual energy in this world. Obviously, even if there were other paths of cultivation, they would not be too strong, and there was almost no threat to him.
As he spoke, he had already taken steps again, striding towards the oasis.
"Look, someone is coming."
"How is it possible that someone can walk alone in the desert of despair?"
"It seems there are still injured people. They shouldn't be bad people."
"He seems to be hugging a woman..."
"..."
Chu Feng and the two did not hide anything, so they were quickly discovered by the people in the oasis. As the distance got closer, some comments gradually reached their ears.
"Chinese?"
Chu Feng was slightly surprised. The attire of these people was obviously different from that of ancient China. Unexpectedly, they actually spoke the same language?
At the same time, he was constantly guessing about the identities of these people. Although they all carried scimitar-like weapons, their faces were not vicious and they obviously should not be bandits. As for the officers and soldiers, they didn't look like them either.
Soon, a middle-aged man with a long beard walked out. He was holding a simple long sword in his hand, which was not unsheathed. His clothes were slightly better than those around him.
"Liu Chengfeng, the chief escort of Yongfeng Escort Agency, has met this young master."
"My surname is Chu. I just happened to be passing by. It shouldn't bother you, right?"
Chu Feng nodded, but something moved in his heart. This man was a bit extraordinary. As the chief escort, there was a special energy surging inside his body. This energy was not strong, but he had never seen it before.
"Mana? Or internal power?" I couldn't investigate it at close range at the moment, so I had to hold my thoughts for the time being.
"Of course not. This is a temporary resting place for passing merchants. Anyone can stay, and Mr. Chu and his two sons are no exception." Liu Chengfeng replied with a smile. Based on his many years of experience, he has a lot of experience.
It is certain that these two people are definitely not simple people, so there is no reason to offend them.
"Is there a source of water here?"
"Yes, Liu will take the young master there himself."
Liu Chengfeng was very enthusiastic and took the initiative to lead the way, so that some of the escort subordinates around him looked astonished.
Obviously, I did not expect that the chief escort would have such an attitude. At the same time, I was also speculating in my mind whether these two people were important figures.
Chu Feng was naturally aware of the gazes around him, but he didn't pay too much attention and followed Liu Chengfeng towards the center of the oasis.
Unlike the desert, the environment here is much better. There are large areas of forest and vegetation around, and there is a faint hint of moist water vapor in the air.
"This must be Mr. Chu's first time here, right?"
"What does Mr. Liu want to know?"
"Uh-" Liu Chengfeng didn't expect the other party to be so wary, so he immediately laughed and said,
"The desert of despair is boundless, and climate change is a common occurrence. It is impossible for an individual to survive. Being able to see the young master today and still being so calm really surprised Liu."
"Do you know this desert very well?" Chu Feng asked instead, not caring what the other person thought.
"To be honest, Liu, as the chief escort of Yongfeng Escort Agency, has been running around in this desert, and he knows a lot about the situation. Of course, Liu is only a mortal with limited knowledge, and may have some
Mistakes and omissions.”
"Can you tell me about this desert and the surrounding customs and customs for Chu?"
"This is a small matter, so there is no problem." Liu Chengfeng was very proud and agreed without any hesitation.
"By the way, the water source is not far ahead. It is a natural spring that has existed for countless years. Let's go there together first, and I will explain it to Mr. Chu later."
Soon, the two of them had arrived near the water source. The spring was located in a small well with a depth of only about one meter and a diameter of only one meter. It didn't look big. However, it was this small well.
, the spring water flowing out of it meanders around and nourishes the entire oasis area.
"Mr. Chu, you and your wife can wash up first, and Liu will go find some food." Liu Chengfeng cupped his hands, then turned and left.
"Hehe, he sees us as a couple." Looking at Liu Chengfeng's leaving figure, 'Zheng Qingqing' suddenly chuckled.
"It's not true. Why are you having so much fun?"
"..." Seeing the nonchalant look on the other party's face, 'Zheng Qingqing' couldn't help but have the urge to hit her. However, as soon as she thought about it, her expression changed and she suddenly started laughing again.
Chu Feng ignored the other party, put him down, and continued:
"Can you do it yourself?"
"It takes no effort to be held by you all the time. It's better than last night."
'Zheng Qingqing' rolled her eyes at him, and then she moved lightly and slowly squatted down by a creek. However, she did not reach out immediately, but instead asked with a smile.
"Aren't you worried about them poisoning the well?"
"Water in the desert is so precious, how could they do such a stupid thing?"
Chu Feng replied, but he still came to the well and put his hand into the water to check.
"Don't worry, drink it, there will be no problem."
"Hmm...it feels so comfortable!" 'Zheng Qingqing' put a white palm deep into the stream and exclaimed. Then she started to wash up.
After a while, the other party had already stood up, pushed the wet long hair behind his ears, and suddenly asked again,
"Aren't you going to drink?"
"I don't need it." Chu Feng shook his head slightly and said,
"How are you? Are you feeling better?"
"Much better, but still a little hungry." 'Zheng Qingqing' replied truthfully.
"The environment in this desert is so harsh, how did these people survive?"
"I don't know either. However, cats have cat paths and rats have mouse paths. I think there is a special way."
Chu Feng responded while groping in his clothes, but found nothing.
"Are you looking for money? This place looks like ancient times. I think you need to use gold and silver." 'Zheng Qingqing' couldn't see his intention and said with a smile,
"I don't think that person will necessarily ask for money from us. When we get to a place where humans live, we won't be in a hurry to repay it after we earn it."
Chu Feng nodded. Liu Chengfeng, as the head escort, would naturally not be so stingy. It would be no problem to provide some food. Besides, he didn't need to eat, he was just worried about 'Zheng Qingqing'.
"Maybe this is the case."
Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, and then walked towards a certain area. 'Zheng Qingqing' stood there, slightly startled, wondering what the other party was going to do?
After a while, Chu Feng returned again. At this time, he was holding a crystal clear glass ball the size of an egg in his hand, which glowed faintly under the sunlight.
"You...you actually thought of this?"
'Zheng Qingqing' immediately realized that with the opponent's mysterious flame ability, it was easy to bake a glass ball. Moreover, in this ancient environment, glass must be a scarce thing, probably even more precious than gold and silver.
, is indeed the most suitable thing to make money.
Chu Feng was also very happy. Not only now, when he went to the human gathering area, the money problem was completely solved.
Just as I was thinking about this, I heard the sound of footsteps approaching from far away. I turned around and saw that it was Liu Chengfeng who had returned, holding a white cloth bag in his hand. Moreover, he was not the only one, and there were even more people following behind him.
Another slender figure is a girl who looks young.
"I have met Mr. Chu. Let me introduce you. This is Xiaoyue, the maid who wears clothes for a distinguished guest." Liu Chengfeng seemed a little solemn and explained,
"To be honest, that distinguished guest is our main task of escorting this time. I heard that a guest is coming, and I would like to invite you two to meet him."
"It doesn't matter." Chu Feng smiled, and then looked at Xiaoyue in the other person's mouth.
I have to say that this girl is indeed extraordinary. In such a harsh environment, her body is clean and her delicate little face is as white as jade. She does not look like she has been walking in the desert for many days.