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The Taoist priests initially didn't want to give up, but they quickly sensed the aura emanating from Chen Huo, and their expressions changed. They had no choice but to abandon their plan: "Fellow Taoists, we are all from the Central Plains. This little girl is cunning and treacherous; don't let her deceive us!"

"Thanks for the reminder!" Chen Huo nodded, then turned to the little beggar and smiled, "Can you lead the way now?"

"No problem, come with me!" The little beggar made a face at the Taoist priests, then swaggered ahead, leading Chen Huo and Murong Bingyun down a path, and soon disappeared into the dense forest.

"Brother Zhiliang, should we follow them?" a Taoist priest immediately asked.

"Not for now!" The leading Taoist priest was their senior brother, named Zhong Zhiliang.

He stopped them, stroking his beard thoughtfully. "That person was very strong; even I couldn't see through him. It's best not to provoke him, lest we cause unnecessary trouble!"

"I never expected that person to be so young yet possess such a high level of cultivation. I wonder where he comes from!"

"I've heard that Leishan has already undergone a major upheaval, and there are quite a few people who want to see the reclusive senior of the Miao Jiang secret Gu!"

"This is likely to be another bloody battle..."

"Alright, we're not here to get involved in their conflict. We were only sent to help because our master had a connection with the Miao elders. Don't meddle in anything else!" Zhong Zhiliang interrupted their discussion. "Let's ask someone else for directions first!"

at the same time.

Chen Huo and Murong Bingyun, led by the little beggar, walked along a quiet and rugged path.

She skipped along, took a wine flask from her waist, and drank as she walked, saying, "Big brother, big sister, how should I address you?"

"Chen Huo!"

"Murong Bingyun!"

The two gave their names.

"Big sister's name is lovely, but what about yours? What's with your name?" the little beggar said, pouting. "The word 'misfortune' is unlucky no matter where you are, yet you put it in your name. What were you thinking!"

"Is it because you are a scourge that you are called Chen Huo?"

Murong Bingyun couldn't help but chuckle, almost bursting out laughing.

Chen Huo's face darkened: "This is what they call 'what's meant to be will be'!"

"Besides, fortune and misfortune are intertwined; misfortune doesn't necessarily mean misfortune, and fortune doesn't necessarily mean misfortune!"

"I haven't asked you yet, what's your name?"

"My name is Xianyu!" the little beggar waved his hand.

Chen Huo couldn't help but laugh, retorting sarcastically, "Are you a salted fish?"

"What? If you don't understand, don't call me that. 'Xian' is our local surname, and as for 'Yu,' it's not the 'Yu' in 'salted fish,' it's the 'Yu' in 'Overlord Yu Ji'!" Xian Yu said, hands on her hips, glaring with her big eyes. "If you make me angry, I'll drag you down a ditch!"

"Fine, never mind, just lead the way!" Chen Huo was too lazy to argue with her.

But Xianyu, like a chatterbox, kept chattering away: "What are you going to Leishan for?"

"Are you here to search for treasure too?"

"Treasure?" Chen Huo shook his head, puzzled. "We have no ill intentions on this trip. It's just that an important friend of ours has been poisoned by your Miao secret Gu, and we simply can't break the curse!"

"Therefore, I have no choice but to make this trip myself to seek a way to remove the curse!"

"The Miao region's secret Gu?" Xian Yu raised her eyebrows. "Looks like you guys have quite a background, managing to get involved with a secret Gu!"

"Could it be that we're being retaliated against for doing something wrong to the Miao people?"

"Do you know the Black Cloud Official?" Chen Huo asked.

Xianyu shook his head.

Chen Huo simply couldn't be bothered to explain.

This matter couldn't be explained in just a few words, so he asked, "You just mentioned searching for treasure, what treasure?"

"Could it be that you guys in Leishan have unearthed some treasure?"

"Hehe, our Miao region's 100,000 mountains are full of treasures!" Xian Yu revealed a mysterious smile, seemingly reluctant to reveal anything.

Chen Huo didn't press the matter further.

Whether it's a treasure or not, it's none of his business.

All he needs to do is find a way to cure the curse and figure out the Black Cloud Official, and he'll be done.

The mountain range is winding and appears to be flat, but in reality, it is always going uphill.

The altitude is at least over 1,000 meters.

Moreover, the higher you go, the deeper and more secluded the mountains and forests become.

It felt like stepping into a secluded world, the quiet air carrying an ancient scent.

The path winds and turns, layer upon layer, as if entering a maze.

"Xianyu, how much longer until we arrive?" Chen Huo asked.

"Hey, hurry up, hurry up, don't rush me!" Xianyu seemed a little tired, and her tone was somewhat impatient.

Chen Huo looked at her light and graceful legs, narrowed his eyes slightly, and then didn't ask any more questions.

"Look, we're here! Leishan is just ahead!"

Just as the three of them rounded a cliff face, Xianyu pointed.

Not far away, in the direction of the lush highlands, a few rooftops are faintly visible.

As they drew closer, a massive, towering mountain gate came into view.

It was carved from mountain rocks, forming a single, seamless piece, and standing a full ten meters tall.

Ancient runes and patterns are engraved on it, and the three characters "Leishan Village" are written with vigorous strokes and sharp lines.

"We're here!" Xian Yu let out a long sigh, plopped down on the stone steps, wiped the sweat from her brow, and exclaimed, "My god, I'm exhausted!"

"Thank you!" Chen Huo took out some cash from his pocket and handed it over. "Here, this is your reward!"

"You've got money!" Xian Yu's eyes lit up immediately upon seeing this. Without the slightest hesitation, she took it and stuffed it into her pocket. "Wow, you're quite generous, aren't you!"

"Unlike those few old Taoist priests, they won't give me anything, they just want me to lead the way!"

"Do they think their little auntie is free labor?"

"Xian Yu, there's something else I need to inquire about!" Chen Huo asked, "Where is the Thunder Mountain Gu King?"

"Could you show me the way, or do you know anyone who could introduce me?"

"You want to find the Gu King to get a cure, right? Forget about it. The Gu King doesn't have time for outsiders right now, and besides, I don't even know where he is!" Xian Yu said, a hint of conflict and complexity flashing in her eyes. "Big Brother, how's your friend who's been poisoned?"

"The person who cast the Gu spell intentionally lured me to Leishan, so the Gu technique wasn't triggered, and there's no problem for now!" Chen Huo said. "Since you don't know where the Gu King is, do you know who in the village you can talk to?"

"I don't know!" Xian Yu shook her head again. "I'm just a beggar, how would I know anyone? Don't ask me!"

Chen Huo was somewhat disappointed; it seemed he would have to find it himself. "Alright, I'll take my leave now!"

"Hey!" Xian Yu suddenly called out as she watched the two figures walk away, "Big brother, big sister, if you really want to break the secret curse, you can go down the mountain and wait a while before talking about it!"