Chapter 208 Blade Duel at Cang Lin 24

Chapter 208 Blade Duel at Cang Lin 24

While Atobe was gathering information from Mu Yang Yin and Xiao Tan as well as Laughing Soul were exploring the underground tunnel, they heard the quest update on the system. Even though this was just a system update and they had limited information, based on the key terms ’Realm of the Bell’ and ’Soul’, they could grasp a brief understanding that this scenario was more complicated than a simple wuxia scenario.

"This Realm of the Bell," Xiao Tan said as he walked, "could it be something similar to the Realm of the Vessel and the Realm of Tian Su in the Xuan Yuan Sword series?"

"If that’s the case, this scenario has evolved from a mere wuxia story to a Xianxia plus supernatural scenario," Laughing Soul replied. "Then again, with the giant croc we encountered, this scenario has entered the realm of supernatural already, so this is nothing surprising."

"Hmm... No matter what, at least we know something about the main quest. Perhaps when we leave this place, Brother Jue and Sister Rain will have cleared the scenario already."

"In your dreams..." Laughing Soul splashed him with cold water. "From the initial introduction, it is clear that no matter what kind of layers this scenario might possess, the plot involves the fight between the two great swordsmen. It is just that we have not seen the connection for now. As we explore the plot further, it will eventually point us toward that battle."

"Er... Behind the fight of every hidden expert," Xiao Tan added, "there is a big conspiracy."

"Bingo. The two could have found any location or place to have a fight. Why would they purposely come to this godforsaken place and pick the night of full moon. It would be strange if there was no conspiracy."

While they spoke, the tunnel reached its end. Before them was a dead end, a firm, airtight stone wall.

"This can’t be it..." Laughing Soul mumbled. "I thought you were the lucky one."

"Huh?" Xiao Tan was baffled. "Is that why you told me to pick?"

"What do you think?" Laughing Soul said weakly. She was feeling tired because the journey from the junction to this wall was long. It had taken half an hour to reach this place. Facing this dead end meant that they would have to exhaust more time and stamina.

Since falling into the pool, Xiao Tan and Laughing Soul had swum swam to the shore, explored, run into a monster, turned back, fought, progressed again, and continued the exploration...

Along the way, they had finished half of their Stamina Points. Even though they could rest at any moment to recover for as long as they wanted, Laughing Soul knew very well that if they wasted time there, it would be a hidden threat for the team. If they did not return to the inn by sundown according to plan, it would affect their teammates’ following move, and that might lead to a series of unforeseeable risks and changes. Therefore, leaving the cave as soon as possible was their main goal.

"Hmm..." Xiao Tan appeared to be influenced by Laughing Soul’s dampened mood, and he frowned in thought. "Eh? Perhaps this stone wall can be unlocked like that metallic object earlier?"

"This is quite interesting." Feng Bujue looked at the distant plate and commented with a smile, "The handwriting looks familiar."

"Chang Lin Town?" Passing Rain added. She did not know much about handwriting research, but she could guess what Feng Bujue was hinting at.

"That’s right. Looks like there’s a reason Chang Ling turned into Chang Lin," Feng Bujue said while facing Passing Rain. Suddenly, his eyes changed, and a smile reached his lips. "Hey, there’s a beauty."

Passing Rain averted her gaze. "What are you talking about? Do you think this kind of unwarranted compliment will make me happy?"

"Er... I was talking about her..." Feng Bujue titled his head to the side, and his gaze moved past Passing Rain’s brow. He raised his finger to point behind her.

Passing Rain turned to look and realized a woman was heading their way at a reasonable pace. The woman was in a green garb, and a sword was tied to her waist. Her gait was strong and her movements graceful. Even though she was quite a distance away, from the initial recognition of her looks, it was clear that she was a beauty.

"Humph..." Passing Rain scoffed as she turned to face the person who was heading their way.

"Even though that look says ’I won’t be happy even if you compliment me’, I realize even if I don’t compliment you, you aren’t happy," Feng Bujue said with a smile.

"Do you take me for someone so juvenile?" Passing Rain replied coldly.

"This is not the question of whether you are juvenile or not," Feng Bujue said. "You should have read this in the second-rate detective and the cat... Women need food, water, flattery, and a pair of shoes that go with anything."

"I have, but I can’t say I agree," Passing Rain replied. "This kind of sexist statement has no basis in logic and reality at all."

"Ah... that’s why, in this month’s script, I have written... And man only needs a woman’s approval to survive."

While they chatted, the woman reached them. She glanced at Feng Bujue and Passing Rain and then clasped her fist in greeting. "I am Falling Plum Blade, Lu Qingning. I’ve accidentally entered this place. I’m sorry, but do you know what place is this? How do I return to Chang Lin Town?"

"Falling Plum Blade..." Hearing that, Passing Rain mumbled to herself and soon recognized that this lady was one of the Six Blades.

"Oh? You’re Lin Chang’s junior sister?" Feng Bujue said directly.

To their surprise, when Lu Qingning heard the name Lin Chang, her gaze instantly took on the color of hostility, and she lifted her blade in offense. "Were you sent here by Lin Chang?"