Chapter 156: The Strange Fragrance of the Valley Abyss
Chapter 156: The Strange Fragrance of the Valley Abyss
Su Lanzhi clenched her fists, sat on a big rock beside her, and lowered her head.
is it?
Is that how they all see him?
Seeing his dejected expression, Shu He felt a surge of pity. He was still young and lacked independent thinking. Perhaps, when he grew up, he would understand what they were saying.
Although she had only known Su Lanzhi for a short time, Shu He could tell he wasn't a bad person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to her aid when she was attacked by the fierce fox. If he hadn't intervened, she would have been dead long ago!
"If you can get that recipe, I can cooperate with you! And, I promise, if I really make the Dragon Condensation Pill, I will give you a copy!"
Shu He spoke and skipped over the matter of Shen Chuan.
She couldn't cooperate with Shen Chuan, but she was still willing to trust Su Lanzhi. Although there were certain risks, that was the Dragon Condensation Pill that even Baili Moqing was tempted by! It was worth taking a risk!
Su Lanzhi looked at her with a slightly complicated expression on her face.
Baili Moqing was also looking at her, and beneath his seemingly calm face, there seemed to be a hint of displeasure.
"You don't trust the Marshal, but trust a mere spy?"
Hearing the self-deprecating tone in his voice, Shu He smiled, "After all, we can be considered friends for life and death, so there's still some trust!"
Shu He himself felt a little uneasy when hearing these words.
However, for the Dragon Condensing Pill, she decided to give it a try!
"Okay, that's settled. Now let's figure out how to get out! That giant beast outside seems to be guarding the exit."
Shu He was the first to get up and walk to the exit of the ravine. The exit was mostly blocked by large rocks, almost forming a small hill. The broken mountains on both sides seemed even steeper.
Fortunately, for people with light skills, this small hill of piled stones is still easy to climb.
The real headache is still the giant beast.
"What the hell is that thing?" This thing is so ferocious, with thick skin and tough flesh. It's not even on the same level. How can I fight it?
"It's a giant gorilla." Su Lanzhi walked behind Shu He. His internal energy had recovered a lot, so he hid the small piece of Condensed Yuan Dragon Pearl in his arms.
"Giant gorilla?" Shu He asked, "Do you know this giant beast?"
Su Lanzhi nodded.
The northern half of Mangshan connects to Beisha City, while the other half is the uninhabited, desert mountain range of the southern Beidi region. A hundred years ago, rumors of this enormous giant gorilla circulated within the Beidi nation. Some claimed to have seen it, but the stories were so fantastical that few believed them, treating them as mere jokes.
"Legend has it that in the heart of the uninhabited mountain range in southern my country lies a vast abyss. A gigantic creature once emerged from this abyss, and a terrifying battle erupted. That battle flattened the southern mountain range, and the raging flames reduced the once lush green primeval forest to ash, ultimately leaving it a desolate, uninhabited mountain range."
"So mysterious?" Shu He was a little skeptical. There didn't seem to be anything so mysterious in this world, right?
"It's precisely because it's so mysterious that the Northern Di people only listen to it as a myth."
"Rumor has it that a giant beast emerged from the abyss. It was covered in long brown hair, had a face resembling an gorilla, was enormous, and was extremely ferocious. So, it was named the Giant Gorilla Beast."
"Ah?" Shu He was surprised. "So, that legend has come true?"
"Anyway, this giant gorilla has already appeared before our eyes. As for the legend, it should have some truth to it."
Baili Moqing also spoke at this time, "There are also rumors that this giant gorilla beast was trapped by something and couldn't find a way back, so it had no choice but to stay deep in Mangshan. However, no one has seen it since."
Shu He was slightly surprised and looked at him, "You also know this legend?"
"I've heard some."
After Baili Moqing finished speaking, he jumped up, tapped a few times, and arrived at the top of the mountain.
The giant beast in front sat beside the lake in the Valley of Beasts, drinking water in big gulps. After drinking enough, it used the lake water to wash its wounds.
Shu He also used her Qinggong skills to climb the mountain, but the gravel mountain was still very far away from the high mountains next to it. She couldn't go up any further, so she could only stand on the top of the gravel mountain and watch the giant gorilla cleaning its wounds in the distance.
It lowered its head, its face looking ferocious. But for some reason, Shu He sensed a deep sense of loneliness and desolation in it.
Su Lanzhi stood next to Shu He.
"Does the legend mention the preferences or weaknesses of this giant gorilla beast?"
Su Lanzhi shook her head. "Legends are just legends after all. I don't know how many people have changed it so many times. I'm afraid that except for the name, everything else is completely unrecognizable, right?"
Shu He was a little discouraged. "So, we can only force our way in!"
"The key is that I can't help much." She was a little frustrated. She wished she could be more capable.
At this moment, Baili Moqing descended from his perch, his expression slightly disturbed. "There seems to be something on the east side of the lake. Su Lanzhi and I will hold the giant gorilla back for a while, while you sneak over there and take a look. Find a way out, and then we can find a way back there."
"But can you two do it?" Shu He was a little worried because the two of them had never fought the giant gorilla before.
"Don't worry, this time, we won't fight with all our might. We'll use guerrilla warfare to distract its attention and mainly hold it back." Even if we can't defeat it, it's still easy to escape.
Shu He looked at Su Lanzhi, worried that he wouldn't cooperate. "Su Lanzhi, you..."
"Since I have agreed to cooperate, I will not go back on my word!" he said lightly.
The three of them decided and didn't delay any longer. Su Lanzhi and Baili Moqing flew out at the same time, leading the enraged giant gorilla to the west.
At the same time, Shu He ran quickly in the direction Baili Moqing said, using Qinggong from time to time.
She was not familiar with Qinggong before, but during this rapid run, she was able to use the internal energy to perfection.
According to Baili Moqing, there was a dark area at the easternmost end of the Valley of Beasts, and he didn't know what it was. Behind it, there was a high mountain, and beyond the mountain there was no more obstruction. He suspected that the exit was there.
The giant gorilla behind him roared violently. It was obvious that it was annoyed by the two people, but it couldn't get rid of them, so it was extremely violent.
It is a good thing to hear such a sound, which means that Baili Moqing and Su Lanzhi are still safe.
But just as she was about to cross the Valley of Beasts, the voice behind her suddenly stopped.
Shu He stopped and looked worried. He waited for a long time but didn't hear the giant beast make another sound.
"Baili Moqing..."
Could it be that something happened to them?
At this moment, a faint fragrance came from the air, which was a bit intoxicating.
Shu He involuntarily walked towards the direction of the strange fragrance, his eyes a little out of focus, as if his mind was confused.
As she walked, suddenly, a cold and chilly wind blew towards her face.
Her mind was shaken, and she woke up instantly. Everything in front of her was pitch black, and a huge abyss suddenly appeared before her.
A cold air came over her, and she lowered her head slightly, only to find that one of her feet was on the edge of the abyss. If she took another step forward, she would miss her step and fall into the abyss!
She stepped back quickly, cold sweat breaking out on her back.
The bottomless darkness was like a black hole that swallowed everything, making people feel panic and fear.
At this time, the strange fragrance became stronger.
At the foot of the abyss, a small, bare, gray tree poked its pointed head out.
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