Chapter 7, The Mysterious Land

If you wish to seek your great opportunity, then come along

Alas, how tragic...

Aow aow

However, since he has already arrived, it is evident that there is no way back, and he does not intend to return empty-handed

This caused Zhou Yuan to take a closer look at the mysterious little beast, which resembled a small gray dog and seemed quite extraordinary

The young girl before him appeared to be about the same age as him, but at such times, it is always wise to be a bit sweet-tongued

What?" Zhou Yuan did not hear clearly

"Is a little dog a pet?" Zhou Yuan murmured

She looked at Zhou Yuan with great interest and then murmured, "Grandpa Hei was indeed right; someone will really come here today..."

Tuntun, you have returned home

However, in the moment of eye contact, Zhou Yuan felt as if he were being seen through, as if at that instant, all his secrets were laid bare before the eyes of this old man in black

The voice of a young girl in a green dress came from ahead, causing a slight tremor in Zhou Yuan's heart. He raised his head, and through the green shade of the forest, he saw a clearing in the center of the woods. In that clearing stood a thatched cottage, quietly erect.

Crack crack

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, and then without further hesitation, he stepped forward and quickly caught up with the girl and the small beast ahead of him

The small beast seemed to sense that the roar had not intimidated Zhou Yuan. With its tail raised, it leaped onto a large rock, then opened its mouth wide and fiercely bit down.

At that moment, he finally saw, beneath a large tree ahead, a graceful figure that had appeared he knew not when

Seeing the shock on Zhou Yuan's face, the little beast named Tun Tun proudly flicked its tail, then gave Zhou Yuan a very human-like roll of the eyes, wagging its tail as it followed the girl in the green dress

As the young girl in the blue attire walked into the shaded grove, she slightly tilted her head and gently raised her snow-white chin towards Zhou Yuan

A clear stream flows nearby, producing a crisp sound of water, creating a scene of tranquility

A few fences surrounded the thatched cottage, and Zhou Yuan's gaze finally settled before the cottage, where there was a reclining chair. At that moment, an old man in black was peacefully lying on it, gently swaying.

A strong light flooded his eyes, and immediately after, a force of violent tearing followed, leaving Zhou Yuan dizzy and disoriented, as if he had fallen into a whirlpool

Zhou Yuan's expression once again froze, and he quietly inhaled a breath of cold air, staring in horror at the small beast that resembled a puppy. What on earth is this creature? How could it possibly swallow such a large stone in just two or three bites?

What a powerful set of teeth and appetite

Upon hearing the words of the young woman in blue, Zhou Yuan immediately noticed that beneath the large tree lay a small, unremarkable gray creature, resembling a little dog.

Yet there was not a single shadow of a person in this place... Zhou Yuan muttered to himself in confusion, his gaze sweeping back and forth. In the next moment, his pupils suddenly constricted, and the expression on his face froze at that instant, resembling that of someone who had seen a ghost

At the same time, Zhou Yuan could also sense a deep aura of decay and desolation enveloping the old man.

Fortunately, this feeling of being torn did not last long, as Zhou Yuan soon felt a tremendous force surge forth, and his body was immediately thrown into the air.

However, Zhou Yuan ultimately displayed considerable composure, quickly calming his mind. A hint of a smile soon appeared on his youthful face as he made an effort to appear harmless. He then clasped his fists and said, "Miss, may I ask where this place is? I am Zhou Yuan, and I have inadvertently intruded. If I have caused any offense, please do not take it to heart."

At the same time, the iron skin pattern that had long been engraved on Zhou Yuan's arm was also emitting a faint glow, ready to be activated at any moment

No wonder it is called Tun Tun

What is this place? Zhou Yuan was filled with confusion and uncertainty, completely at a loss. He clearly remembered that just a moment ago he was in the secret cave of the ancestral hall; how did he suddenly find himself in this unfamiliar location?

However, the girl in the blue attire paid him no mind, turning directly away and heading towards the ancient forest. As she passed by the previous large tree, the girl called out softly.

It seemed that it heard Zhou Yuan's muttering, and the little beast immediately became agitated, then let out a roar towards Zhou Yuan. However, due to its small size, the roar it produced was completely harmless, instead appearing somewhat adorable.

Zhou Yuan wiped away a cold sweat, no longer daring to look at this unremarkable little beast, which could easily swallow even stones with its teeth, let alone his small frame

Zhou Yuan stared wide-eyed at his surroundings; the original cave had long since vanished, replaced by a tranquil and ancient forest. Towering giant trees stood tall, their branches and leaves lush, blocking out the sunlight.

Hoo.

"Hehe, as expected, someone has come... and it is still a little fellow endowed with the fortune of the Sacred Dragon." The old man in black slowly withdrew his gaze, his hoarse voice resonating, falling into Zhou Yuan's ears like a thunderclap

Zhou Yuan's body crashed heavily onto the ground, getting a mouthful of dirt. However, he was quite alert; as soon as he hit the ground, disregarding the pain in his body, he quickly rolled to the side to avoid staying in place

Bang

At this moment, the young girl stood on the scattered sunlight, with an ancient towering tree behind her. A gentle breeze swept by, lifting her bangs, and between her fair brows, an ancient and profound pattern subtly emerged, revealing an indescribable mystery. This scene was so beautiful that it momentarily took Zhou Yuan's breath away.

However, the mysterious girl in the green attire paid little attention to Zhou Yuan's respectful demeanor. She brushed a strand of green silk hair away from her forehead with her delicate jade-like hand, and then she strode towards Zhou Yuan with her long legs.

Fortunately, the sudden attack that was anticipated did not occur, allowing Zhou Yuan's tense body to gradually relax. It was at this moment that he finally had the leisure to notice the changes in the surrounding scenery

Gazing into the old man's eyes, Zhou Yuan felt a slight tremor in his heart, for those eyes were filled with an indescribable sense of weariness, as if they had endured the passage of time

Zhou Yuan gazed at the departing young girl in green and the small beast, his expression contemplative. Everything here appeared exceedingly mysterious, leaving him perplexed. He clearly could not comprehend why, through the stone platform in the secret cave of their ancestral hall, he had unexpectedly arrived at this unfamiliar place

"Strange." Zhou Yuan furrowed his brows and looked around. Could it be that the so-called great opportunity is here?

Having spoken, she stepped into the forest, her graceful figure appearing and disappearing among the shaded trees

However, it is unfortunate that the Sacred Dragon's fortune has been seized by someone, and the Sacred Dragon's roots have also been damaged. Hmm, is this the curse of the vengeful dragon?

The young lady... Zhou Yuan smiled. Although the scene before him was beautiful, he still maintained a degree of vigilance, for both the unfamiliar environment and the mysterious girl before him exceeded his knowledge.

The young girl in the blue attire clearly had no intention of speaking much with Zhou Yuan, so Zhou Yuan could only remain silent and closely follow her.

Is this ... ... ?

Upon closer inspection, it was a young girl in a green dress. The girl had a slender and delicate figure, and at that moment, she was leaning against the tree trunk, her bright eyes quietly gazing at him.

She stepped out of the shaded path, and immediately sunlight poured down upon her. As Zhou Yuan approached, he was able to observe her closely, and a fleeting look of astonishment crossed his eyes.

A man, a woman, and a beast walk through the ancient forest, lush and verdant. Occasionally, the distant echoes of ferocious beast roars can be heard, yet at such times, the little creature, Tongtong, trotting alongside the girl in green, also lets out a roar. Though not loud, it seems to silence the entire forest, as if it were in fear of the little beast's might

After moving back and forth like this for about half an hour, Zhou Yuan finally felt that the footsteps of the girl in the blue dress had come to a stop

As it continued to consume, the massive rock instantly shrank at an astonishing speed, disappearing completely in just a few breaths, while all the hard stones were also swallowed into the small beast's tiny belly

Arrived

The young girl possessed skin as white as snow, her dark hair lightly tied back, and she wore a simple blue garment that accentuated her graceful curves. She also had delicate features, particularly her bright eyes, which seemed to contain a certain mystery, rendering her appearance ethereal and profound

As if sensing Zhou Yuan's gaze, the old man opened his eyes and looked at Zhou Yuan

Zhou Yuan's gaze collided with hers, causing an inexplicable tingling sensation on the scalp

Miss? Upon hearing Zhou Yuan's address, the young girl in the green attire slightly curved her lips, seemingly finding it somewhat amusing