Domestic Zone: You already have a system, why join a chat group?

Chapter 6: Secluded from the World, Ascending to Immortality

Zhang Xiaofan: "They don't repay kindness, and they even attack their benefactors! These people from Wanjie Valley are truly despicable!"

It was midnight, the night was as dark as ink, and the forest was silent.

Russell and Duan Yu found a dry cave and lit a campfire to rest.

The campfire crackled, illuminating Duan Yu's slightly silly profile as he slept soundly. Russell, meanwhile, sat cross-legged deep within the cave, his eyes half-closed, digesting the nourishment he had received from Zhong Wanchou.

It must be said that although these skills were somewhat mixed, the quantity was quite large. After several cycles, they were finally fully integrated into one's own power, and the energy in the dantian became even more abundant and solid.

After processing his internal energy, he opened the chat group and browsed the chat history between Xiaoyu and Zhang Xiaofan that he had read during the day.

Since resolving Russell's cultivation method issue, Han Li has officially entered seclusion, vowing not to leave until he forms his core. Xiao Yan also has to work hard to fulfill the three-year agreement while persuading his father to lead the Xiao family to relocate. He can't always pay attention to the messages in the group chat, only occasionally glancing at the screen.

The real main force in the chat group was just Xiaoyu, who had nothing to do, and Zhang Xiaofan, who was very curious about this magical object.

The two chatted from day to night without stopping for a moment. Although Xiaoyu did most of the talking and Zhang Xiaofan responded earnestly but somewhat clumsily, the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious, and messages were sent out very quickly.

Therefore, when Russell's ID lit up and he joined the conversation, the focus of the chat naturally shifted to him.

Han Li: "Tit for kindness is the norm in the cultivation world. People's hearts are treacherous when faced with interests. Fellow Daoist Luo, you must be more cautious in the future."

Xiao Yan: "Holy crap? Weren't you in seclusion, Mr. Workaholic?"

Han Li: "Seclusion doesn't mean turning a deaf ear to what's happening outside."

He naturally didn't reply to other people's messages, but since Russell was both a reader and possessed a system, it was always good to communicate with him more.

Furthermore, he only said he wouldn't leave seclusion until he formed his core, not that he wouldn't join the Water Stream group until he formed his core.

Han Li: "After this incident, Fellow Daoist Luo, are you deeply disappointed with the true martial world?"

Russell: "I wouldn't say I was disappointed, but looking back, that bastard Zhong Wanchou called me a bastard twice. I was so focused on hitting him that I forgot to call him back, and that made me feel a little bad."

After all, Zhong Wanchou wasn't exactly a righteous character, so we can't generalize and condemn everyone.

If he had gone to Dali, or to the Beggars' Sect to find Qiao Feng, this terrible thing would never have happened.

Xiao Yan: "6"

Russell: "The rest are minor matters. Anyway, once I've dealt with Duan Yu, I'll head to the Central Plains. By the way, does anyone know Go? I'll need your help with the Zhenlong Go game later."

Xiao Yan: "I really can't do this at all. Can you play Gomoku? I'm an expert at that."

Russell: "Get out of here."

Zhang Xiaofan: "I don't know how either, but I can learn."

Zhang Xiaofan stopped meditating and couldn't help but daydream: If I learn Go, can I play with my senior sister?

Chess? Han Li silently took out an old jade slip from his storage bag. It was inscribed with "The Essentials of Formation: Basic Chapter", which happened to contain many explanations of the connection between chess principles and formations.

Yes, it shouldn't be too late to learn now.

As night deepened, the campfire was about to go out.

Duan Yu yawned, stretched, and looked around. Russell was nowhere to be seen in the cave.

"Strange? Where did Young Master Luo go?" Duan Yu muttered, walked out of the cave, and looked up to see Luo Su sitting cross-legged on a low cliff not far away.

The cool moonlight spilled through the woods like a blanket of silver frost, and the wind rustled through the trees.

His eyes were slightly closed, his breathing was long and even, and pale white true energy emanated from his body. At first, it was like the morning mist in the valley, ethereal and hazy, and then it gradually solidified, like a light veil surrounding him, or like flowing clouds rolling, rising and falling slightly with his breath.

The moonlight spilled onto his shoulders, blending in like snowflakes, and he was completely embedded in that hazy light and shadow, becoming one with the light and dust, as if the heavens and earth coexisted with him, and all things were in perfect harmony with him.

Her robes fluttered without wind as the true energy swirled, giving her an ethereal air reminiscent of a fairy under the moon.

He lived apart from the world and ascended to immortality.

Duan Yu was stunned. The two lines of poetry inexplicably popped into his mind, and he stood there blankly, momentarily forgetting to move.

"Has Young Master Duan rested enough?"

A moment later, Russell's clear voice rang out, breaking the tranquility of the moonlit night and instantly pulling the mysterious atmosphere back to reality.

Duan Yu snapped back to reality and nodded hurriedly, "I'm well-rested and full of energy!"

"Then let's set off."

Without further delay, the two continued their journey under the moonlight and starlight, finally returning to the Wuliang Mountain region at dusk on the second day.

However, Wuliang Mountain at this moment was very different from when Duan Yu left. The mountain path was deserted, with hardly any people in sight, and an unusual silence prevailed.

"That's strange." Duan Yu scratched his head. Sikong Xuan had clearly said that he would leave a disciple here to give him the antidote, but why was there no one there?

"Whether it's strange or not, we'll find out once we go in." Russell looked around and led Duan Yu up the mountain.

After walking for about an hour, they could see flickering lights on the opposite hillside in the distance. A bonfire was burning, and to the east of the bonfire, towering peaks stood, with dozens of large houses with flying eaves and brackets at the foot of the mountains forming a row. This was the Wuliangjian Lake Palace.

"Miss Zhong is imprisoned there," Duan Yu said, pointing to the spot.

Russell nodded without saying much. He grabbed Duan Yu by the back of his collar, and with a light leap, he soared up like a bird towards the mountain. In a flash, he landed lightly on the open ground in front of the Sword Lake Palace.

As soon as the two landed at the entrance, they saw four women wearing emerald green brocade cloaks with a black eagle embroidered on their chests emerge from the Sword Lake Palace, surrounded by Shennong Gang leader Sikong Xuan, Wuliang Sword East Sect leader Zuo Zimu, West Sect leader Xin Shuangqing, and a group of Shennong Gang members.

"It's you, kid!" Upon seeing Duan Yu, Sikong Xuan's face lit up with joy. He then hurriedly turned to the cloaked woman at the head of the group and bowed to report, "Envoy Fu, this is the man. He promised to retrieve the antidote for the Lightning Sable Poison."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yu glanced at Duan Yu indifferently, nodded slightly, and said in a cold voice, "I will not concern myself with the trouble you have caused. Now that Wuliang Cave has come under the control of my Lingjiu Palace, those two traitors, Gan Guanghao and Ge Guangpei, must be captured and killed."

"Yes! We will obey the Holy Envoy's orders!" Sikong Xuan and the others bowed and agreed. Zuo Zimu and Xin Shuangqing also immediately withdrew to arrange manpower for the pursuit.

Seeing this, Fu Yu said no more and led the other three women to the side, watching coldly, clearly not intending to interfere in what was to come.