The flowers, plants, and trees here all appear normal. But Zhou Li and others notice that the figures of Senior Brother Lu and other people that Jiang Yan had been seeking. They rush over hastily.
The vegetation blocking their path surprisingly opens up a small trail as Zhou Li and others approach, causing much surprise and suspicion. Yet the sight of Senior Brother Lu in the middle makes them step inside. They hold a signal in hand, ready to notify Jiang Yan and the others in case of danger.
Senior Brother Lu Qiu Sheng's hands are folded across his chest, under him, a tangle of twigs and vines hold him up. Upon viewing this scene, Zhou Li and others subconsciously lighten their footsteps. They now realize that Senior Brother Lu is a great beauty. At this moment, he was lying there with a slight smile on his face, his style and appearance surpassing any previous moment.
Perhaps because the awake Lu Brother is always so sharp, not of a peaceful temperament, so at this moment, it gives people an illusion that he is so beautiful. If anyone dared to say that Brother Lu is a great beauty when he is awake, perhaps that person would be tired of life.
Brother Lu only seems a bit more peaceful in front of Brother Jiang.
Also lying there were other missing senior brothers and sisters. Only Senior Brother Lu received better treatment. Others were lying all over the place, one even hung upside down, but no one was awake.
"It's illusion beast fluid! Quickly, get them to take the Red Profound Pill!" Zhou Li hurriedly took out the pills to serve Senior Brother Lu first, leaving the other seniors to the people around him. Previously, that eerie place was filled with illusion beast fluid. If not for the Red Profound Pill they carried, they would've fallen long ago. Even so, without Ji Changye's earth-shattering sword taking them out, they would eventually have been trapped and become nutrients one day.
However, it was clear that these people were in a slightly better state than those who had returned to the academy. It seemed like they were merely trapped in an illusion and couldn't get out.
Zhou Li dared not leave and allowed others to go back the same way to give Jiang Yan and others the message.
All the plants here seem normal, yet Zhou Li and the others realized that Jiang Yan and the others had been searching for Elder Brother Lu and his comrades, so they rushed off urgently.
The trees and vines blocking their path automatically parted and created a trail as Zhou Li and the others approached. This left them filled with disbelief, yet they proceeded because they saw Elder Brother Lu in between. Holding signals in their hands, they could notify Elder Brother Jiang and the others at any moment if danger arose.
Elder Brother Lu, Lu Qiu Sheng, had his hands folded on his chest. Below him were intertwined branches and vines that held him up. Seeing this scene, Zhou Li and others subconsciously slowed their footsteps. They knew that Elder Brother Lu was remarkably handsome. At this moment, he lay there quietly with a slight smile on his lips, his appearance more charming than it had ever been before.
Perhaps the awake Elder Brother Lu was always too sharp, not a calm nature, hence why at this moment he seemed surreal and wonderful. If someone dared to say Elder Brother Lu was handsome when he would awake, probably the person was tired of living.
Elder Brother Lu seemed to behave obediently in front of Elder Brother Jiang.
Among those laying here were a few other lost elder brothers and sisters. Only Elder Brother Lu was treated the best. Others were laying in disarray, one even hanging upside down, but none of them were conscious.
"It's Illusory Demon Fluid! Quick, feed them the Red Mysterious Pill!" Zhou Li hurriedly fetched the pill for Elder Brother Lu first, and handed the other brothers and sisters to those around him. The previous place was filled with Illusory Demon Fluid. If it weren't for the Red Mysterious Pill they carried, they would have fallen there long ago. Even so, if they did not have Elder Brother Chi's astonishing sword to get them out, they would eventually have been unable to escape the fate of becoming food matter.
However, these few people's situation was considerably better than those who had returned to the academy. It seemed that they were just trapped in an illusion and could not break free.
Zhou Li didn't dare leave, sending someone back the same way to convey the message to Jiang Yan and his group."
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The flora here is normal, but Zhou Li and others found out that Jiang Yan has been looking for the figure of the disciple, Lu Shixiong and others, and hurried to his location. The trees and vines blocking their way automatically opened up a small path when Zhou Li and others approached them, astonishing them. However, the figure of Lu Shixiong in the middle drew them in with a signal in hand, ready to alert Jiang Shixiong at any moment of danger.
Lu Shixiong, Lu Qiusheng, had his hands clasped in front of his chest, his body supported by a network of intertwined branches. Upon seeing this scene, Zhou Li and others unconsciously treaded softly. They realized that Lu Shixiong was incredibly beautiful, now calmly lying there with a subtle smile, his demeanor more attractive than at any other moment.
Perhaps the awake Lu Shixiong was always so sharp and unruly, not behaving obediently, hence this current situation gave others the illusion that he was so beautiful. If anyone dared to call him a beauty while awake, they'd probably had enough of life.
Lu Shixiong was only well-behaved in front of Jiang Shixiong.
There were also other missing senior brothers and sisters lying there. However, only Lu Shixiong was treated best. Some people were lying around haphazardly, some were hung upside down, but none of them were awake.
'It's Illusion Demon Liquid! Quickly, give them the Hongxuan Elixir!' Zhou Li immediately took out the elixir to serve Lu Shixiong and handed the others to the people around him. Before, the place was filled with Illusion Demon Liquid; if it weren't for the fact they all had the Hongxuan Elixir on them, they would've succumbed a long time ago. Even though the situation was critical, it hadn't been long before Chang Ye couldn't escape becoming nourishment for the creatures there.
However, it's clear that these people were in a better situation than those who went back to the academy. It looks like they were trapped in a sort of illusion.
Zhou Li did not dare to leave, he had someone send a message back to Jiang Yan and the others.
It's alright, as long as you wake up. Let Gu Shidi help check if your body has completely recovered." Jiang Yan said, patting Lu Qiusheng's head. This way of flaunting was rare to see now, causing Jiang Yan's heart to soften. Qiusheng has suffered a lot these days.
Lu Qiusheng was sitting there, looking out from Jiang Yan's abdomen with one eye, and looking at the ancient Shidi in the brother's mouth. In the past half a year, he had not heard this name from his brother and other people many times. Is it that good? Is it better than him?
When he was about to take a few critical looks, a cold gaze came from the side. Lu Qiusheng saw that it was a man standing next to Gu Yao. Looking at him and Gu Yao's standing posture, his critical and unhappy look quickly faded, and he also showed a big smile. He stood up and stretched, then leaned on Jiang Yan and said with his arms folded, "Okay, listen to the brother and let our little Gu Shidi look at me. Little Gu Shidi is my lifesaver. Don't you agree, brother?"
"Yes," Jiang Yan said helplessly. "Without the Red Mysterious Pill that Gu Shidi researched, we wouldn't be able to come here, and we wouldn't be able to see you, Qiusheng."
Gu Yao also noticed the change in Lu Qiusheng's attitude. Although he didn't understand the reason for the change, it didn't stop him from seeing that Lu Qiusheng was possessive of Jiang Yan and very shameless. No wonder Zhou Li always looks pained when he mentions him.
But what is the reason for calling him "Xiao Gu Shidi"? It's clearly just "Shidi", why add the word "Xiao"?
Gu Yao came over to check on Lu Qiusheng and the others, and found that Lu Qiusheng's situation was much better than that of the others. Perhaps if he hadn't come, Lu Qiusheng would have slowly recovered on his own.
Gu Yao suppressed his curiosity to continue dissection and investigation, guessing that Lu Qiusheng was also part of the so-called "Lost Tribe" mentioned by Xu Chen. He didn't know which branch he belonged to.
Knowing that Lu Qiusheng was fine, Jiang Yan also felt relieved. They decided to stay here temporarily until everyone was recovered before looking for a way out.
Jiang Yan took Lu Qiusheng to talk somewhere else, while Gu Yao asked Xu Chen about Lu Qiusheng's situation in his mind, wondering if Xu Chen could see anything.
Before this, Xu Chen had been watching the situation around Gu Yao with cold eyes. He couldn't help but observe since he wasn't in a state to assist. In contrast, Chang Ye, who was with Gu Yao, was level-headed and strong enough to protect him. Not to mention, the mysterious little cat with Gu Yao was also there to help cope with the situation.
Hearing Gu Yao's question, Xu Chen said, "Didn't you notice that you're in a small secret realm now?"
"Small secret realm?" Gu Yao was taken aback. "When did we enter the secret realm? Could it be... as soon as we left the secluded valley? The moment we stepped in, we were in a secret realm? This is so different from what I read in books and heard."
Xu Chen laughed, "Who told you what a secret realm should look like? If you don't believe me, try sending a message out and see if it can get out. Plus, didn't you mention that there were anomalies here before? That should be the result of the opening of the small secret realm."
Gu Yao scratched his ears and cheeks with doubts, and seeing a strange look from Chang Ye, he pulled Chang Ye over and whispered, "Are we in a small secret realm now? Did you know, Brother Ye?"
In the space, Xu Chen rolled his eyes. This silly boy had to tell Chang Ye about everything, afraid of revealing himself. He felt that Chang Ye had been suspicious for a long time, but he held it until now and didn't say anything. Is it because he saw that he could get more benefits from Gu Yao, or because of something else? Xu Chen pondered while stroking his chin.
In any case, he felt that Chang Ye had improper thoughts about Gu Yao. However, this idiot Gu Yao thought of him as a good person. He had to keep an eye on this silly boy so that he wouldn't be fooled.
"Small Secret Realm?" Chang Ye, hearing these three words, squinted his eyes, then rubbed Gu Yao's hair, "You reminded me, and I also found many suspicious things. It seems we really accidentally entered a small secret realm. I believe Brother Lu Qiusheng survived this long due to some special attributes related to this small secret realm."
Exasperated at first, Xu Chen nearly praised Chang Ye as he listened, although Gu Yao hadn't told Chang Ye anything about the reinhabited creatures. If Chang Ye continues to investigate along this line, he might find out the truth.
Thinking that Lu Qiusheng went to talk privately with Jiang Yan, Chang Ye said, "Perhaps Brother Lu knows something. After he discusses it with Brother Jiang, we'll make a decision."
Gu Yao agreed, "Okay."
"Xu Chen rolled his eyes.
At this moment, the Tianfu Academy and the Qianxue Gate have joined forces, and the cultivators sent out have also broken into the secluded valley. After paying some price, they have passed through the secluded valley, but there is still no trace of Jiang Yan and Gu Yao's group."