Ye Chen also picked a fruit. It was bitter and astringent in the mouth and was extremely difficult to eat, but it contained a lot of water.
"Although this kind of fruit is unpalatable, it grows quickly and is not seasonal. It is enough to fill the stomach and solve water resources problems."
Order told Ye Chen that this was a kind of spiritual fruit. Although it was a spiritual fruit, it was one of the most rubbish. However, having this kind of fruit was enough for mortals to survive in this harsh environment.
"It tastes terrible, but it's better than eating nothing at all. At least there are no people dying of thirst or starvation in Red Flame Valley."
Liu Wei saw Ye Chen's ugly expression and chuckled.
The two continued to move forward, and the road became much wider. A large number of green plants appeared in front of them, and many houses were built under the shadow of the vegetation.
Although it is a house, it is very dilapidated, and some are tents made of tattered clothes sewn together. The quality of life of the people living here is very poor.
Ye Chen released his perception and discovered that at least millions of people were living in this way.
The two of them spent a lot of time just walking through this slum area. After passing through the slum area, they entered the Red Flame Valley.
"This is a civilian area. It is very difficult to become a resident of Red Flame Valley."
Liu Wei said.
Ye Chen nodded slightly and saw that the quality of life of the residents here has improved significantly. At least they live in houses made of stones mixed with sand. However, these residents are very strange. They kneel under the scorching sun and pray to God. They look very strange.
of piety.
"They believe in a god, but this god has no name. In short, they believe that the end of the world will eventually come. Only by believing in this god who does not know whether it exists or not can their souls escape from the sea of suffering and ascend to the paradise world."
Liu Wei introduced.
"So, if you want to become a resident of Red Flame Valley, you must at least become a believer in this god?"
Ye Chen asked aloud.
"Yes, there is actually only one condition, but it is very difficult to achieve.
It is because they will be subjected to a certain test, which in my opinion is an illusion, and the willpower of mortals is very weak, so very few can pass the test."
Liu Wei said.
From Ye Chen's point of view, it seemed that as long as the name of that force was not mentioned, other speech was free and unrestricted in Red Flame Valley.
Thinking of Ye Chen releasing his senses again, the number of official residents of Scarlet Flame Valley was very small, only a few hundred thousand people.
However, becoming residents of Red Flame Valley can still receive some special treatment. For example, they can plant food seeds distributed by Red Flame Valley. At the same time, there are wells here and they can obtain clean water resources.
"This is where we want to go."
Liu Wei stopped as he spoke.
"What do you mean?
Maybe your princess believes in the gods here?"
Ye Chen showed a strange expression.
"Haha, no, any remnant can directly become a commoner in Scarlet Flame Valley as long as he wishes, and the princess is no exception. Of course, she may also be in a deeper area."
Liu Wei said.
"Yeah?
If that’s the case, then there aren’t many survivors here.”
Ye Chen spoke out.
"Yes, there are not many survivors of the Scarlet Flame Empire now. I estimate that the number of survivors now alive may not exceed one million."
Liu Wei sighed.
"Then your road to restoration is still far away, even if the population of restoration is too small."
Ye Chen shook his head and said.
"It cannot be said that the so-called remnants of the Scarlet Flame Empire are ethnic groups that have the blood of the Scarlet Flame and are recognized by the Scarlet Flame Empire. There are still a lot of people who survived in the areas that were once under the rule of the Scarlet Flame Empire."
Liu Wei explained.
"I know, now go and look for the clues left by your princess. By the way, if your princess is here, can you sense her directly?"
Ye Chen didn't want to discuss it with the survivors of the Red Flame Empire anymore. The two powerful men Mu Zong were already on the way, and he didn't have much time.
"Of course not. If Her Highness the Princess could be sensed by me at my level, then Her Highness the Princess would not be able to survive to this day."
Liu Wei shook his head and said.
"Then it's possible that your princess is dead?"
Ye Chen glanced at Liu Wei and said.
Although he didn't want to admit it, Liu Wei could only nod, "There is such a situation."
As he spoke, Liu Wei took out a black compass, and when he dripped blood and recited the spell, the pointer on the compass began to rotate.
"Let's go, follow me."
Liu Wei and Ye Chen followed the compass to indicate the direction and started moving.
After walking like this for a full hour, Ye Chen and Liu Wei were now deep in the civilian area. This was a busy commercial street. Shops were opened by civilians, and most of the goods were restricted to this area.
"Is this it?"
When Ye Chen saw Liu Wei in front of him, he stopped and even put down the compass. He must have found the place.
"It's right here, but this treasure of mine cannot directly identify the clues left by the princess. It can only be said that it is nearby."
Liu Wei said, as he handed a handkerchief with the royal emblem of the Red Flame Empire to Ye Chen.
"This is the clue. Whether you can find it or not depends on your luck."
Liu Wei said.
"luck?
Can’t we just use perception directly?”
Ye Chen said doubtfully.
"If it's really that easy, will it be our turn to find the princess?"
Liu Wei asked back and Ye Chen understood what he meant.
"Okay, let's split up."
Ye Chen took the handkerchief and went to look for clues. Liu Wei also followed the possible clues he guessed to find them.
After Ye Chen left Liu Wei far away, he hid his aura and released his senses to directly search for clues in a wide range.
"You are so brave. There are strong men of the same level as you in this Red Flame Valley."
The voice of order suddenly sounded.
"What if?
Relying on my spiritual realm and cultivation level, I will be able to live forever."
Ye Chen curled his lips and said.
It was also at this time that a burst of true energy suddenly came to Ye Chen's side, forming a true energy barrier that directly isolated Ye Chen from the outside world.
The true energy did not condense into a solid body, but turned into a cloud of smoke, floating in front of Ye Chen.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm just here to find someone, and I'm not interested in you in Scarlet Flame Valley."
Ye Chen directly explained his intention.
"Are you looking for the only royal family of the Scarlet Flame Empire?"
There was a voice in the smoke, and it was a female voice, but it was not the master of the Qi who made it. Ye Chen didn't know. After all, the other party didn't show his true appearance, so the voice might have been disguised.
"Yes, do you know?"
Ye Chen asked in passing.
If the princess is here, the other party will definitely know, it just depends on whether she is willing to tell her.
"Being or not is none of my business."
The latter replied, which also confirmed Ye Chen's guess that the life and death of the survivors of the Red Flame Empire had nothing to do with her.