Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 262 Lu Cheng’s Thoughts

The paper boat is on its way, guided by a red rope.

In the past, it took more than an hour to reach the mountain temple even by bus, but now it only takes a moment.

Soon they arrived near the Dream Pool again.

Beside the huge Black Water Lake, several beginners were sitting by the lake, fishing with fishing rods.

Occasionally, a group of people would pass by here in a hurry, rushing towards the next mysterious city.

Since the last incident in Mengchi, a mysterious city in the back has been opened. From afar, the streets are bustling with traffic, and it looks prosperous. However, judging from the background, it does not seem modern, but rather has a bit of the style of the Republic of China period.

But that was not the direction Xiao Ran wanted to go. Following the red rope in his hand, Xiao Ran headed eastward and passed through a deep forest path. He saw bones all over the ground and many sneaky and evil shadows in the forest.

At the end of the road, a mysterious city that had not yet been opened blocked the way, but it had no effect on Xiao Ran. He jumped in with a single step.

After stepping into this mysterious city, Xiao Ran's eyes suddenly brightened. The sunlight shone through the sparse willow branches and onto the neatly laid bluestone slabs.

Shops lined the streets, with colorfully painted signs fluttering in the breeze and golden signs gleaming in the sun.

The hawking sounds came one after another, interweaving with the bells of the distant temples to form a prosperous symphony.

Merchants from all over the world came in an endless stream, carrying goods on their shoulders. They were dressed in exotic robes, their faces filled with admiration for the palaces ahead.

On the street, you can see some blond-haired and blue-eyed businessmen discussing silk transactions with buyers in fluent Chinese.

The boss's stall was covered with colorful silks, and as the deal was concluded, beautifully crafted gold coins fell into the boss's hands.

"This probably is……"

Xiao Ran looked at the prosperous scene in front of him and felt for the first time that the peak of an era was so brilliant and gorgeous. Compared with the fake props backgrounds in those TV dramas, it was many times better.

It is not clear what dynasty this was, but judging from their attire, everyone, regardless of gender, has long hair. Most men have a high bun, which is tied up with a hairpin, making them look energetic.

Xiao Ran noticed that there was a man about his age in the restaurant, wearing a brocade robe embroidered with white deer patterns, which was colorful and sparkling.

The wide cuffs fluttered in the wind, revealing an uninhibited and carefree demeanor. He wore a jade belt around his waist, with a delicate fish-shaped buckle, pointed shoes made of black satin, and a black gauze hat with a slightly drooping brim. The gauze fluttered in the wind, and his handsome face could be vaguely seen. He looked like a young man from a wealthy family.

"what!!"

At this time, Xiao Ran noticed that there was a shop next to the restaurant. The door of the shop was open and all kinds of rare treasures were displayed inside. However, these were not what attracted Xiao Ran. What he noticed were the three words "Amazing Pavilion" on the signboard of the shop.

"Li Surprise!!"

Xiao Ran's heart was slightly moved, and the memories that Li Jingqi left for him emerged in his mind.

Most of them are about Li Jingqi's experiences traveling in the mystery city. There are also some places where Li Jingqi had stayed and left some properties, such as the [Jingqi Pavilion] in front of him.

Xiao Ran now seemed to understand what the real gift Li Jingqi left for her was.

It is more accurate to say that I have left myself an inheritance rather than these memories.

He recalled carefully and found that the seals and secret codes left by Li Jingqi before he left were all in the temple near Jingqi Pavilion. As long as he took them back, he could inherit the property legitimately.

"Let's go find Brother Lu first, and we'll talk about this later."

Xiao Ran did not dare to delay and immediately followed the red line in his hand and found Lu Cheng above a mansion.

Lu Cheng's body was floating in the air, his eyes staring down. He didn't notice Xiao Ran walking over, but just frowned. Xiao Ran followed his gaze and saw a young girl sitting in the pavilion in the garden, her dress fluttering in the wind like dancing petals. The surrounding scenery seemed to accompany her, quiet and lively.

The whole person looks like a peerless beauty walking out of an ancient painting. Her eyes seem to be able to speak, deep and smart, like two pearls in autumn water.

A pair of willow-shaped eyebrows were slightly raised, implying a hint of unruly air. Her face was like the finest porcelain, delicate and transparent, not stained by dust, with red lips and white teeth, and a smile as beautiful as a flower.

"She is indeed a beauty."

Xiao Ran began to praise the girl in front of him. She was simple and natural, with a little baby fat on her chin which looked a little soft and moist, but had a special and gentle beauty. Compared with those plastic surgery faces with chins that looked so big that they looked like they could kill someone, she was more likable.

"Um!!"

Lu Cheng responded, but then he came to his senses, turned his head sharply to look at Xiao Ran, and asked in surprise: "Why are you here?"

"If you don't come, you will be dead. Come back with me quickly."

Xiao Ran rolled her eyes and pulled up Lu Cheng's arm: "Come with me quickly. If you have any questions, we can talk about it when we get back."

"This……"

Lu Cheng frowned and said nothing.

To be honest, Lu Cheng's eyes were extremely similar to Guan Yu's. Once they narrowed, even a murderer like Xiao Ran would feel scared.

This is called being born with an evil look. Some people are actually very peaceful, but they are born with an evil look that makes it difficult for people to get close to them. Their every move and eyes look as ferocious as a wolf. Wild dogs passing by on the street will run away with their tails between their legs if they are stared at.

But for such people, they generally have very good luck, everything goes smoothly and they often have successful careers.

But this is all off topic, let’s get back to the topic.

Seeing that Lu Cheng was not leaving, Xiao Ran became anxious: "Brother, the longer we stay here, the more damage our bodies will suffer. If you don't go back, Master Lai will probably cry."

At this moment, Xiao Ran could only bring up the bald old man, hoping that Lu Cheng would be more rational.

As expected, upon hearing the bald-headed old man's words, Lu Cheng's expression became tangled, and he sighed, "Xiao Ran, this place is going to be in big trouble." "What?"

Lu Cheng grabbed Xiao Ran with his backhand and walked forward quickly. Xiao Ran felt that Lu Cheng only took a step forward, and then the world spun in front of her eyes, and she appeared in another place the next second.

Lu Cheng pointed ahead and said, "The Yellow Disaster is coming."

"Yellow Disaster??"

Xiao Ran didn't understand what was going on, so he looked in the direction Lu Cheng pointed, and heard a constant noise ahead. So he followed Lu Cheng forward, and saw a city over there. It looked like the city was quite large, but when Xiao Ran walked in and took a look, even though he had killed so many people, he couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling when he saw the tragic scene in the city.

Human heads were placed on the ground.

The bodies of men and women were stripped naked and piled up into a small hill.

The soldiers, wearing armor and holding swords, rushed into the houses and killed anyone they saw.

There was a scream in the distance, and a girl was dragged out of the house by her hair by the soldiers. Several soldiers ignored the girl's screams and chopped off her head with their swords. They also stripped off the clothes of the body and threw them aside...

Such a big city has been turned into a living hell in the hands of these murderous soldiers.

Xiao Ran noticed that these soldiers were all wearing a yellow silk scarf. Could it be that these people were the Yellow Disaster that Lu Cheng mentioned?
“This is already the third city.”

Lu Cheng frowned, "This gang of rioters killed and burned everything they went through, using people as food. They themselves are no longer human. Look carefully at the shadows behind them."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran looked carefully and found that the shadows of these soldiers had been distorted, like demons.

Then Lu Cheng pointed forward again.

"there!"

In the distance, I saw some figures wearing masks made of cow bones, their bodies hidden under thick leather robes, holding flower baskets in their hands, and constantly throwing red powder into the air.

They strung the human heads together and held them high in their hands.

"In addition to the yellow disaster, there are also evil spirits and man-made disasters." The more Lu Cheng spoke, the more his brows furrowed.

Xiao Ran probably understood what Lu Cheng meant: "So, you are worried about the girl's safety, so you don't want to go back?"

Lu Cheng didn't say anything, just nodded in acknowledgement.

The turmoil had already begun, but even though three cities had been destroyed, the news still had not been passed back in time, or someone had deliberately concealed the news. A great chaos was about to break out, and he was now extremely confused, but he could only watch.

"Then it's useless for you to stay here. Come back with me first, and we'll think of a solution. If it doesn't work..."

Seeing Lu Cheng looking at him, Xiao Ran could only say, "Let me save my sister-in-law."

"You come?"

"I didn't know the place before, but now I know it, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

The last time they entered the [Dream Pool], they obtained a privilege that allowed them to enter the unopened mystery city in advance. Along the way, they did not see any mystery city blocking the way, so theoretically speaking, it was not difficult for them to enter here.

But can I bring my sister-in-law back with me...

Xiao Ran didn't dare to make any guarantees, so he could only say that he came to save the girl who was favored by the eldest brother.

Lu Cheng's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Can I go with you?"

"no!"

Xiao Ran rejected the request without thinking. In the outside world, Brother Lu was considered a powerful figure because of his relationship with Emperor Guan.

But here...

He is not even a beginner.

"Brother, I'm not kidding you. If you come here, I'm afraid..."

"I know!"

Lu Cheng nodded: "But I can't watch my brother fight with others for a woman I have never met. You can not bring me, but I will definitely keep an eye on this place all the time. You called me this time, what about next time?"

"This……"

Xiao Ran was speechless for a moment.

"You can help me a lot, but I still have to do some things by myself. I can't ask my brother for help even to find a wife."

Lu Cheng turned around, his eyes seemed to penetrate the distance, and saw the woman sitting in the pavilion. He grinned and said, "In that case, she may not look down on me."

"You should ask Master Lai about this matter. If he agrees, I will bring you in."

Xiao Ran thought about it again and again, and felt that this matter could be considered in the long run, and the most important thing right now was to take Lu Cheng back.

As for whether the bald old man could be persuaded, that was Lu Cheng's business.

After hearing Xiao Ran's words, Lu Cheng smiled, and then he looked at the woman reluctantly: "Let's go back!!"

　Asking for monthly ticket
　　
　
(End of this chapter)