HCB Chapter 75 Netherworld Valley
Chapter 75 Netherworld Valley
"What a coincidence! It really is my sister, a distant relative!"
Luo Sifan had a clear conscience and calmly replied.
Lin Qianxiu rolled her eyes, probably only believing about 10% of what she believed, and didn't bother to ask further.
"We can't stay here any longer. Let's deal with this guy when we get back!"
Lin Qianxiu took the lead and flew through the air, followed closely by Luo Sifan and the others.
Wu Lingsu's speed in the air was too slow, so Luo Sifan had no choice but to take her hand and ride his sword behind her.
Lin Qianxiu gritted her teeth inwardly, pretending not to see it.
Qingyao, nestled in his arms, surveyed the majestic mountains below with great interest, not missing a single interesting detail.
"Mommy! Look! There's smoke rising over there! It's so beautiful!"
Qingyao suddenly snuggled in Lin Qianxiu's arms, pointed to a valley, and her face lit up with joy.
Lin Qianxiu and the others looked as instructed, but there was no smoke or mist at all. It was just an ordinary valley, perhaps a little greener and more rounded in shape.
At that moment, the younger brother also craned his neck and shouted towards the valley.
Lin Qianxiu was slightly surprised, but without asking Luo Sifan, she slipped away, her black skirt fluttering as she fell into the valley.
Luo Sifan and the others had no choice but to slowly follow behind, and then their expressions suddenly changed.
The younger brother barked even more incessantly, his throat gurgling and making rolling thunderous sounds.
The valley before them remained as before, but Lin Qianxiu and Qingyao seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace whatsoever.
"My lord!"
Uncle Qiao was a whole realm higher than Luo Sifan, so he could perceive the abnormality much more clearly.
Shouting repeatedly, he rushed inside.
As a result, Uncle Qiao also disappeared without a trace and his presence right before Luo Sifan's eyes.
It was as if this valley was a gateway to another world, a place that devoured everything.
Luo Sifan's expression became even more hesitant, unsure whether he should follow.
"Your Excellency! No!"
Wu Lingsu tightened her grip, clearly not wanting him to leave.
Why not?
Luo Sifan's expression hardened, and he asked Wu Lingsu.
Wu Lingsu looked slightly embarrassed.
"I just remembered, this place is too eerie. No matter how high one's cultivation level is, once you enter, you can never come out. Our tribe says that this place is the entrance to the underworld, and it is called the Valley of the Underworld!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Sifan's face darkened, and he stamped his foot, saying:
"Then why didn't you think of it sooner? Even a reminder would have been helpful!"
Wu Lingsu's pretty face froze for a moment, and she stopped arguing.
Luo Sifan was skeptical about the concept of the underworld, but now he couldn't afford to go down there so easily.
Restraining his roaring underlings, Luo Sifan explored the area outside "Netherworld Valley" on his sword, but after several laps, he still found nothing.
The light and shadow in the Nether Valley remained unchanged, the green forest was silent, and Lin Qianxiu and the others were still completely still.
Luo Sifan paused, his brow furrowed, still undecided whether to stay or leave.
A red shadow flashed past Luo Sifan's eyes in the mountains.
As Luo Sifan pressed down with his sword, he beat Hong Ying to it. The two were somewhat surprised when they met.
"Niannu!?"
Luo Sifan blurted out.
Niannu, carrying the red-robed female cultivator on her back, initially looked somewhat flustered, but her expression relaxed upon recognizing Luo Sifan.
"Young Master Xiaozhi! What are you doing here? Where is the Marquis?"
The red-robed female cultivator on Niannu's back was clearly seriously injured, her face as white as paper, but her bright eyes remained fixed on Luo Sifan, showing great interest.
Luo Sifan was deeply impressed by the red robe. Even without Niannu's introduction, he remembered the proud female sword cultivator who had pierced through thunder with her sword.
After finding a large rock in the woods to sit on, Luo Sifan told them about the Netherworld Valley ahead.
"What should we do? The Marquis is trapped here!"
Niannu looked anxious, but showed no resentment towards Lin Qianxiu, so it didn't seem like she was pretending.
The red-robed female cultivator, who was sitting slumped on the rock, listened intently as her eyes gradually brightened.
"Young Master Xiaozhi!"
The female cultivator in red robes interjected, looking up at Luo Sifan with a smile.
"I am Shu Hongyi from the Qishan Sword Sect, the peak master of Moon Shadow Peak among the six peaks of Qishan."
No wonder his demeanor and mannerisms are so superior.
Luo Sifan respected her as Mu Ziyun's senior, so she politely stood up and bowed.
"Junior Lin Xiaozhi from Yongning Prefecture, Yuanzhou, greets Senior!"
Shu Hongyi looked at Luo Sifan with even more admiration. He was not only exceptionally skilled in swordsmanship and handsome enough to make women jealous, but also so elegant and refined, and a fellow townsman from Yuanzhou!
Thinking of her unreliable apprentice, Mu Ziyun, it's infuriating to compare oneself to others.
He's always with his dog, which makes him seem a bit spoiled.
The resentment quickly passed, and Shu Hongyi's important business was more pressing.
"I have some thoughts on this matter."
Despite her serious injuries, Shu Hongyi's demeanor remained steady and composed.
"The story of the Netherworld Valley comes from the girl behind you, right? Xiaozhi, please let her come closer. I have some questions I'd like to ask her."
Luo Sifan gave Wu Lingsu a wink, and Wu Lingsu obediently stepped forward and had a conversation with Shu Hongyi.
Most of them are related to the history and legends of the Netherworld Valley.
Luo Sifan frowned as he listened, finding most of the stories absurd and nonsensical.
Shu Hongyi, however, was thoroughly enjoying herself, her tone gradually becoming more excited.
After the two finished talking, Shu Hongyi waved for Wu Lingsu to leave, her jade-like face flushing slightly.
After pondering for a moment, he beckoned Luo Sifan to come forward.
Luo Sifan moved a little closer.
Shu Hongyi's face showed a hint of annoyance:
"Come closer! You little brat, are you afraid I'll eat you up?"
Luo Sifan blushed slightly and moved closer and closer at Shu Hongyi's prompting glance.
"come over!"
Shu Hongyi sat sideways on the rock, her face upturned and her hand outstretched. Her red dress flowed to the ground, her white skin was eye-catching, and her voluptuous figure was mature and alluring.
Luo Sifan had no choice but to slowly lower his head. It seemed that Shu Hongyi wanted to secretly tell him some secrets.
The younger brother squeezed between the two, looking somewhat depressed.
Once they were close enough, Shu Hongyi whispered some shocking and unprecedented secrets into Luo Sifan's ear.
Whether it was due to her lingering injuries or turbulent emotions, Shu Hongyi's voice was slightly panting, her hot breath and panting sounds filling Luo Sifan's face and ears.
Luo Sifan's face felt hot, and her heart was filled with turmoil.
Niannu and Wulingsu stared at each other, one looking somewhat uneasy, the other raising an eyebrow and curling her lips.
It's no wonder Luo Sifan was alarmed by what Shu Hongyi said.
According to Shu Hongyi's speculation, this place is where Xu Yuanxiang, the number one swordsman in the East, was buried eight hundred years ago. At that time, the Silver Frost Empire had not yet been established, and heroes and outstanding figures emerged in the East.
Xu Yuanxiang, with only himself and his sword, subdued the world, which led to the later Silverfrost Empire. The name of the Eastern Land was rarely mentioned after that.
Xu Yuanxiang's conduct during his lifetime was almost divine, not human; the strange phenomena surrounding his burial are perfectly normal. As for the later generations' embellishments about Youming Valley, that's nothing more than the exaggerated antics of ignorant people!
"This matter is a secret circulating among the high-ranking sword cultivators of the Silverfrost Empire. Lin Xiaozhi, remember this well, do not easily tell others!"
Shu Hongyi spoke solemnly, and gave Luo Sifan a final warning, leaving him with a sense of lingering meaning, clearly indicating that there was more to the story.
Luo Sifan nodded silently, then looked up, her expression unusual.
"Senior Shu, are you planning to explore this place today?!"
Shu Hongyi's eagerness was obvious, but her current state made Luo Sifan feel very troubled.
Shu Hongyi nodded:
"Excellent! Today you will carry me. We are both sword cultivators. With my guidance and our cooperation, it shouldn't be difficult for us to get through this place and retrieve Xu Yuanxiang's treasure!"
He still maintained the same carefree and confident demeanor as when he challenged Bao Lei with his sword.