Chapter 2: The Classic of Mountains and Seas

Worse still, Li Mang's body was thrown into the fire pit in the front yard

Uncertain of what is recorded within, Li Mang suppressed his excitement and opened the first page. There were no common copyright pages, title pages, or chapter sequences; it was directly a map, with the words "Nanshan Jing" inscribed upon it.

Old Man Cao possesses fire-related abilities. If he could act in time, he would definitely be able to rescue Li Mang from the sea of flames. However, you should never expect anything from a mentally unstable person. Old Man Cao is currently only focused on burning that little brat to death, completely unaware of Li Mang's life or death.

... ...

Li Mang's small face turned pale with fright, and he dared not think of anything. He pulled his feet apart and ran to the side. What a joke, he had witnessed Old Cao's fire-type abilities, which were not just ordinary but exceptionally powerful. Now, in a state of anger, the attacks he unleashed could definitely blow him to pieces.

In the room of his own courtyard, Li Mang, with his head wrapped in white cloth, wore a look of confusion. Others believed he was merely lucky to have escaped a calamity, but he knew it was not entirely so

This should be a magical book

However, due to its bizarre and strange descriptions, it is often dismissed as absurd and nonsensical. Before joining the Yanhuang organization, Li Mang, who firmly believed in science, regarded it merely as a peculiar book. However, since becoming a member of Yanhuang, his perspective has quietly changed, and his current experiences further demonstrate that this "Shan Hai Jing" is far from simple

However, even so, the large fire in which Li Mang was situated took nearly two minutes to be completely extinguished. Such a blaze, scorching for two minutes, is sufficient to be fatal to an ordinary person. In fact, Li Mang had long since lost all signs of life and any semblance of a * picture * or * book *.

The final three bows

The burning of the house is a minor issue; their Yanhuang organization is never short of money, and they can simply rebuild it. However, if all of Old Man Cao's ancient books were to be burned, he would surely fly into a rage upon his return. The already troubled courtyard would likely erupt into chaos once again, and the potential for a major disaster would be incalculable

Under the treatment of the ghost doctor, Li Mang regained his life, but his body was severely burned, and it took a full week for him to recover consciousness.

Li Mang struggled instinctively in the blazing bonfire, flailing his arms and legs like an ant on a hot pan. Yet, surrounded by burning books, it felt as if he were engulfed in red-hot coals. The agony of the inferno nearly brought him to death, but he could not break free, and his cries grew weaker and weaker.

Li Mang was naturally unaware of others' thoughts; he was now only focused on the extraordinary opportunities he had encountered. After a long time, he finally managed to suppress the excitement in his heart with great difficulty, hurriedly spreading the ancient texts out on the bed and concentrating on them.

He just went out

The neighbors, upon hearing the laughter coming from Li Mang's yard, could not help but feel sympathy for him

Unfortunately, he had already lost consciousness afterward and was completely unaware of what happened next. He had cautiously inquired with the bespectacled man, but the latter claimed that when he found him, he had nothing in his hands. In Old Cao's yard, there was only black ash left, with no other items.

It is an ancient character, but Li Mang had once studied classical literature. After careful examination, he quickly recognized the identity of these three characters, which are none other than the renowned ancient text "Shan Hai Jing".

The group of 'fellow patients' behind also bowed in unison

The material is peculiar, seemingly not paper-like, but more akin to animal hide. However, even Li Mang from the illustrated book could not immediately identify which type of animal leather it was made from.

However, this little brat, instead of dodging in multiple directions, foolishly chose to follow Li Mang and hide in one place, which undoubtedly was a path to self-destruction

Hurry! Everyone, spray water in this direction; we must rescue Li Mang! At this critical moment, it is still reliable to depend on our superior, Yang Fan, who quickly directed others to save Li Mang

Then bow twice.

Little brat, you die for me! Indeed, in his rage, Old Cao completely disregarded Li Mang, who was beside the little brat. Several fire dragons surged through the air, and this time their power was even greater, and their speed even faster

"What are you bowing for? Hurry up and go in to save the person!" The bespectacled male superior was nearly choked with anger at this scene, but he also understood that he could not argue with this group of somewhat irrational individuals. He quickly put down the water gun that was still spraying water and rushed into the courtyard, finally managing to find the nearly breathless Li Mang amidst a pile of wet black ash.

Moreover, although the "Shan Hai Jing" is recognized as a monumental work of the pre-Qin period, the identity and origins of its author remain an unresolved mystery for millennia. According to its records, some suggest that the author may have existed before the pre-Qin era, a time of civilization with rare written records, the source of myths

In the past, Li Mang would certainly have found his thoughts absurd and laughable, but since joining Yanhuang, he has encountered numerous bizarre phenomena and has come to understand that there are indeed many things in the world that cannot be easily explained

Under the forceful tugging of the little brat, Li Mang had no choice but to follow him to Old Cao's courtyard, where he indeed found a roaring fire blazing inside, with flames shooting up high.

The old man next to me, who was watching the commotion at https://m.hetushucom.com, suddenly became solemn and recited loudly: "Let us bow in mourning for our brave comrade Li Mang who sacrificed himself!"

Li Mang was able to evade it, and naturally, the little brat was no exception. He followed Li Mang and dodged with a swift movement, causing the fire dragon to miss and crash into the ground, resembling a missile that shattered a large area of the floor. The power was evidently extraordinary, leaving Li Mang in a state of shock and awe, silently exclaiming to himself, "Goodness gracious"

It is indeed astonishing that, apart from having his hair singed once again, Li Mang only suffered minor superficial burns on his body, with not a single serious burn to be found. Even the most skilled of doctors would be amazed by this outcome and would be at a loss to explain it.

Bang ! ! !

On the day he fell into the sea of fire, just as Li Mang was losing consciousness, his struggling hand suddenly grasped something cold. Instantly, his entire body seemed to be shielded by the ice, preventing the raging flames from inflicting significant harm on him. This was, in fact, the primary reason for his miraculous survival.

Haha! Hahaha! Li Mang could not help but laugh wildly; he was simply too excited. This is the rhythm of surviving a great disaster and surely having future blessings

The one that sprays water in the yard! The bespectacled male superior was anxious; the one he referred to as spraying water was a relatively normal water-type ability user.

Li Mang let out a cry for help just before falling into the fire pit, and then he felt the searing heat enveloping his entire body. As for the screams, he could not remember them at all; all he knew was that it was extremely tragic. However, at this point, no one would say he was in a sorry state.

He has gone to carry out a mission

Little brat! Cao Lao hetushu.com has a keen sense of perception, with red eyes sweeping over. Two fire dragons appeared above his head, emitting a buzzing sound, and then they rushed towards Li Mang.

"The Classic of Mountains and Seas"

Li Mang instinctively reached out with his hand, and a familiar sensation immediately spread throughout his body, a cool and refreshing feeling, identical to that experienced in the sea of flames back then

What a pitiful child, not driven mad by these abnormal humans, yet unexpectedly burned into a state of madness by a sudden fire

Not simple at all! Li Mang was not afraid of this; on the contrary, he was even more expectant. After more than half a year of tempering, his heart had long been toughened, and he naturally would not feel fear upon encountering supernatural entities, but rather curiosity and anticipation.

The little brat instinctively shrank his neck, retreating behind Li Mang.

At the top of the ancient book cover, three characters are written in a crooked manner, with no other inscriptions present

Bang ... ...

How strange it is; the feeling I had at that time is still vivid in my memory. It is certainly not an illusion caused by inhaling smoke. That cold object was neither thick nor smooth; rather, it had a distinct texture. Judging by the tactile sensation, it should be an ancient book. Could it have already been burned?" Li Mang couldn't help but feel a sense of regret

The origins of the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. It is a monumental work of ancient mythology, containing information on geography, resources, witchcraft, religion, ancient history, medicine, folklore, and various aspects of ancient society. Notably, it is renowned for its illustrations of mythical creatures, and can be regarded as the source of Chinese mythology, serving as the foundation for all subsequent mythological tales.

Save me

However, there are indeed not many normal individuals in this psychiatric concentration camp, and no one excessively investigates the reason for Li Mang's unfortunate death, merely considering that the child was fortunate enough.

The foolish little brat never considered Li Mang's well-being, and took off running. By the time Li Mang reacted, it was already too late; he had just taken two steps when an explosion sounded behind him, his ears ringing from the shock, and at the same time, a tremendous force knocked him away.

Having finished speaking, I bow deeply

Where is Old Man Cao?" the bespectacled boss Yang Fan asked anxiously

The cover features an ink wash landscape painting, which also includes figures and animals, specifically celestial beings soaring through the sky, as well as ancient divine beasts. Among them is a mythical creature with the body of a flying dragon and nine serpent heads, its massive blood-red mouth wide open, exuding a fierce demeanor. Although it is merely an ink wash painting, Li Mang feels an overwhelming aura emanating from it, making him hesitant to look directly at it

Alas! Even the refined Yang Fan could not help but curse, and could only run to another courtyard to fetch a water pipe, but he felt a chill in his heart

The Yanhuang Courtyard is naturally equipped with excellent fire-fighting facilities, as it houses a group of extraordinary non-humans, making preparedness essential. At this moment, some individuals are already using water guns to extinguish the fire; however, the sheer volume of books in Old Cao's courtyard, combined with the fact that the weather has been dry for several months, makes it quite easy for the flames to spread.

As soon as his words fell, an object "burrowed" out from his chest, which was an ancient-looking book.

Li Mang, who was feeling regretful, suddenly saw something that left him utterly astonished

However, just as one mentions Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives. It is unknown from where the old man Cao received the news of the fire at home, but he hurried back. Upon seeing the flames in the courtyard, his eyes instantly filled with bloodshot anger, and he thundered in a deafening voice: "Which scoundrel set my courtyard on fire!"