vstars Chapter 567 Deepest Worries
Chapter 567 Deepest Worries
Shen Xu's gaze swept beyond the city, and beyond Green Bamboo City stretched the endless Green Bamboo Mountain Range.
The bamboo forest surges and ripples, its lush greenery forming a natural emerald barrier.
A clear stream that flows year-round meanders down from the mountain and through the city.
A hazy blue light and swirling clouds could be vaguely seen in the depths above, and if I'm not mistaken, that was the location of Bamboo Rhyme City.
"Identity certificate!" At this moment, a cultivator dressed in green bamboo armor said coldly to Shen Xu.
Most of the people around him were obviously frequent visitors to Green Bamboo City, and his look around made him stand out.
"You've been to quite a few places these past few days! You've practically explored half of Ningchuan Region, and even been to Biwei City." The guard returned the identity jade disc to him with a somewhat strange expression.
"I'm short on time, so I want to visit as many places as possible." Shen Xu smiled somewhat awkwardly.
"Those who come to Green Bamboo City for the first time can go there to pick up a handbook, which contains things to note in Green Bamboo City."
"Also, I must warn you that private fights are strictly prohibited here, and violators will be severely punished!" The guard's expression turned serious.
"I understand!" Shen Xu nodded to indicate that he understood.
Compared to the serene tranquility of Biwei City, Cuizhu City is much more lively.
As it is the only entrance to Bamboo Rhyme City, it attracts all sorts of people.
On the main road at the city gate, carriages and people flowed in an endless stream.
The road surface is paved with neatly cut bluestone slabs, and is wide and flat.
Instead of towering trees, the avenue is lined with various kinds of bamboo, arranged in a neat and orderly manner.
Sunlight filters through the swaying bamboo leaves, casting dappled patterns of light that are refreshing and pleasant.
The streets are neat and orderly, lined with shops selling local specialties of Cuizhu City, such as bamboo ware, bamboo paper, bamboo-brewed spirit wine, and bamboo talismans, as well as providing various services and trade.
Occasionally, gentle flying spirit beasts and flying boats carrying people would land or take off in specific areas, creating a bustling scene. However, the surrounding tranquil bamboo forest strangely drowned out most of the noise.
"That's great!"
Looking at this lively scene, Shen Xu couldn't help but sigh.
Compared to the quiet of Biwei City, he clearly preferred this more lively atmosphere. The two little ones might agree with him, but he estimated that Uncle Wang would prefer Biwei City a little more.
After wandering around the city for a while, Shen Xu decided to stay here for a few more days to get a deeper understanding of the local customs and culture.
His safety was at stake, and he couldn't afford to be careless.
But he didn't plan to stay in a hotel; instead, he planned to rent a small courtyard.
The manual says that outsiders can only stay in Green Bamboo City for a maximum of half a month a year, and he definitely can't stay that long.
Shen Xu randomly hired a broker and rented a small courtyard in Baizhu Lane for a month for ten Yangyuan Pills.
Indeed, only in places like this can one truly appreciate the purchasing power of the Nourishing Essence Pill.
Baizhu Lane is far from the main street. Although it is somewhat remote, it is very quiet and consists of several winding and secluded alleys.
The buildings in the alley are mostly single-story or two-story courtyard houses.
The courtyard walls are mostly low, made of bamboo fences or flower walls with small windows, revealing carefully arranged miniature bamboo groves, small ponds, stone tables and bamboo benches inside.
The doors were mostly simple bamboo doors, with curtains woven from fine bamboo strips hanging on them.
Small bamboo pavilions are often set up in the alleys, with simple and lovely designs, and several kinds of quiet bamboo planted beside them.
The atmosphere here is very lively and full of human warmth.
In addition, when Shen Xu arrived, it was lunchtime, and the broker treated him to a meal, which mainly consisted of local specialties such as bamboo shoots, bamboo fungus, and water spinach.
Although the taste was good, the lack of any meat made him feel that the broker was too stingy. After all, he had given a generous tip; dozens of Qi-Nourishing Pills should have included some meat.
After mentally ranting about the tooth-wielder, Shen Xu lay down on a recliner in the courtyard, listening to the faint buzzing of insects and the rustling of bamboo leaves in the wind, and fell into a deep sleep.
As time passed, the sunlight gradually fell beyond the verdant bamboo mountains.
As night fell, the hustle and bustle of the entire Green Bamboo City completely disappeared, and the moonlight cast a cool glow.
The temperature began to drop slowly, becoming cool and comfortable. Gentle breezes caressed Shen Xu's body, as if he were surrounded by soft, smooth silk.
In his sleep, Shen Xu had a happy smile on his lips.
He dreamed that he brought Uncle Wang and the two little ones to Cuizhu City, and they all liked the place very much.
Uncle Wang lay on his recliner, and the boy sitting next to him watched the two little ones playing and frolicking in the yard. Finally, the two of them ran out of the yard laughing together.
Only he and Uncle Wang remained in the courtyard. As the setting sun cast its rays, the world returned to silence.
Just when he thought he could finally relax and rest for a while.
Uncle Wang suddenly disappeared, leaving him all alone in the courtyard.
He searched frantically for Uncle Wang's figure, but could not find him no matter what he did.
Suddenly, he found himself imprisoned on a long table, surrounded by blurry figures, each with an indifference and bloodlust that seemed to overflow from their eyes.
The more he struggled, the larger the figures grew, their already blurred features becoming increasingly distorted and grotesque, the widening of their grins growing ever larger...
Just as those figures were about to pounce on him, the crystal lotus between Shen Xu's brows instantly emitted boundless clear light.
Upon discovering that he was suddenly able to move, Shen Xu mustered all his strength and stood up abruptly.
After getting up, he lowered his head, stared wide-eyed, gasped for breath, was covered in cold sweat, his heart was pounding, and his clothes were soaked with sweat.
The moonlight was bright, and a gentle breeze blew by, yet he felt a chill creeping over him.
Extending his palm, Shen Xu looked up at the bright moon in the sky when he saw that there were no willow leaves.
This dream brought up the two things he feared most from the depths of his heart, which is very abnormal!
"Someone is influencing him!"
Shen Xu clenched his fists. He just wanted to live a quiet life, so why were there always people who wouldn't let him go?
The only person he offended upon arriving in Ningchuan Territory was Xue Cheng, but he wouldn't wait until now to take action against him, and he wouldn't use this method.
But he couldn't think of anyone else with a motive.
Influencing him in this way is more like a test.
Moreover, the fact that the opponent could directly influence him, a soul devourer, by bypassing the void in his soul indicates that their strength is definitely no less than that of a reborn being.
The current Bamboo City is no longer a safe place for him, but he has no intention of leaving to find another place.
The enemy is in the shadows while he is in the open. No matter where he goes, he cannot escape the eyes watching him from the dark. He needs to settle things with the enemy in Green Bamboo City.
Going to find Jiaojiao needs to be put on the agenda; without Jiaojiao, it's as if he's cut off his own arm.
Thinking of this, he lay back down on the recliner, calming his heartbeat and breathing, but the content of his dream kept replaying in his mind.
Wang Bo's departure was something he had to go through, and he was mentally prepared for it.
If the second scenario were to actually happen, his fate would likely be even more tragic than in his previous life.
However, Shen Xu thought it was unlikely. In the current situation, only Li Linghui probably knew that he had come to Ningchuan Domain, and she would not tell anyone else about his whereabouts.
Moreover, even if they came to Ningchuan Domain, finding him would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
He thought his disguise was pretty good.