Chapter 294: SOS!
As the sky lightened with the color of a fish’s belly, the first ray of sunlight pierced through the thin mist, casting a soft golden hue over the earth.
Yun Zhonghe sat quietly in the cave, his eyes closed in deep concentration. He had spent a night meditating with the Observation Heart Technique, and he could feel the profound depths and mysteries of spiritual energy cultivation.
The cultivation method of this Nourishing Phase was indeed extraordinary. When practiced during the Initial Understanding period, its effectiveness soared dramatically. Yun Zhonghe could clearly sense that his Spiritual Pearl had become significantly harder.
In the past, without the assistance of the Insightful Compendium, his progress would be slow, almost imperceptible. But now, he could feel the cultivation progress bar slowly moving—although only slightly, it was better than being stuck like a rock before.
Just this spiritual energy cultivation technique alone would be worth millions of Spirit Stones!
As his spiritual energy increased, so did his sensitivity to his surroundings. The sound of the wind, the rustling leaves, even faint distant noises all reached his ears clearly.
He heard what sounded like a distant cry.
It seemed to come from afar, laced with a desperate plea for help.
Like… a Spirit Message?
Yun Zhonghe’s heart skipped a beat as he immediately tried to catch that voice with his spiritual energy.
“Help… Save me…”
“Who can come…?”
Yun Zhonghe suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze serious.
His movements startled Chen Leling, who was sleeping next to him. She seemed to sense something was off, poking her head out with those innocent, curious eyes, cooing in concern as if she were the one in need of help.
Yun Zhonghe gently patted her head, signaling he was fine. As he looked around, he realized Xing Bu wasn’t by his side. Was she strolling around or back in the Magic Cube?
He wasn’t sure, but right now, he didn’t have time to worry about it.
That weak call for help earlier made him very uneasy.
He didn’t know who it was; the message was incomplete, and the power feeble.
Trying to respond in the direction of the spirit message, Yun Zhonghe got nothing back, not even a whisper.
Illusion?
No, Yun Zhonghe had an unsettling feeling.
“What if it’s that Mu Jixue…?”
He had been missing for three or four days; she must be looking everywhere for him. What if she encountered danger in the process…
Moreover, both Chen Leling and Xing Bu had mentioned that there were frightening entities lurking nearby.
This unease felt like a boulder on his chest, preventing him from finding peace. The SOS kept replaying in his mind.
If it really was Mu Jixue’s voice, how could he just stand aside?
Just then, it was as if fate intended it—he suddenly connected all his meridians.
Not all were fully restored, but at least the parts related to the Golden Sun Formula were completely healed. Although the rest weren’t entirely fixed, they wouldn’t hinder him for now.
Talk about timing. Now he wouldn’t need to use his third wish.
Outside, the sun blazed brightly.
With the sun out, things should be fine, right?
“Let’s go, Leling.”
Chen Leling obediently followed, until she noticed Yun Zhonghe was heading in the wrong direction again. She hurriedly stepped in front of him.
The direction Yun Zhonghe chose was the same spot he had previously sensed something weird.
There was an eerie mist there.
Now, after practicing the Observation Heart Technique, his spiritual energy flowed differently, even though its strength remained unchanged. Perception had greatly improved.
Even the smallest details became clear.
That place reeked of sinister energy!
Yun Zhonghe frowned tightly.
“Sorry, Leling, I know it’s dangerous, but I have to go there.”
Chen Leling shook her head, refusing outright. She didn’t want Yun Zhonghe risking himself.
But Yun Zhonghe just chuckled and patted her head lightly.
Honestly, she looked older, yet he was the one comforting her, kinda odd.
Yun Zhonghe earnestly said, “I have to go. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. It’s daytime, so if things get hairy, I’ll run away in time.”
No matter what, Yun Zhonghe had to investigate it.
His eyes glinted with unshakable determination, no matter how much Chen Leling tried to stop him, he was set on going.
Better safe than sorry. If it truly was Mu Jixue in danger, it was more than just personal safety at stake; it affected the entire world.
After much struggling, Chen Leling knew she couldn’t stop him and gave up reluctantly.
Yun Zhonghe took out two candies from his storage ring, comforted her a bit, and told her to wait there.
He promised to return by dark and assured her not to worry.
But just as Yun Zhonghe was ready to make a move, Leling grabbed him again.
Her pale green eyes suggested she wanted to go too.
Looking into those eyes, Yun Zhonghe felt a surge of respect.
Leling generally stayed out at night, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t move during the day.
During daylight, however, she would definitely be weaker, not to mention feeling uncomfortable.
But because she insisted on tagging along, she chose to endure.
They walked together, barely taking a few steps before Xing Bu appeared.
She didn’t like the idea of Yun Zhonghe going alone into danger. After all, he had the Magic Cube; if anything happened, who would grant her wishes in the future?
She decided to stick with him to keep an eye on him, avoiding any mishaps.
A man, a corpse, and a ghost all rushed towards the area cloaked in sinister energy.
…
“What a heavy scent of bl**d!” Yun Zhonghe sniffed, wrinkling his nose.
He moved quickly, in less than half an hour, he approached the edge.
Here, the scenery was vastly different from before. The air was thick with demonic vibes, cold and suffocating, mixed with lingering grudges.
Usually, Yun Zhonghe would turn tail at such a sight. Why add unnecessary trouble?
But this time, he had no choice.
