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"Help? It's all over now, there's nothing much we can do! "

Now that Guan Xiaoxue had woken up, Zhao Xiaoxue was finally relieved.

"Sigh!" It's all my fault that I didn't come back earlier, otherwise Young Master Yi wouldn't have been injured! "

No matter how Young Master Yi got hurt, Gao Qi would still feel guilty.

"I heard that Xiao Xun committed a Life Calamity, could it be that you can cure it?"

Zhao Xiaoxue had just casually asked a question, but she hadn't expected Gao Qi to seriously reply:

"I am an untalented person, possessing a third grade spiritual energy. It is not a problem for me to undergo tribulation for a first grade spiritual energy user. Even if I were to consume a bit of spiritual energy, I would be able to recover in a few days!"

Gao Qi truly wanted to help, so he didn't hide anything.

"So that's how it is. Then what about the Rank 2 Spiritual Energy users?"

Zhao Xiaoxue asked while having a hypothesis in her mind. If this hypothesis was true, then there would have been people in this group who did not save them.

"A person with spiritual power at the second rank can also undergo tribulation for a person with first rank spiritual power. However, the damage is too heavy, and most of it will be consumed. Furthermore, there is no way to recover it!"

When it came to people with second grade spiritual energy, they really did have people with them. For example, Li Qian and Big Hammer, but since Li Qian was not around at that time, it seemed like Big Hammer understood the severity of this, so he didn't take action.

Although Gao Qi's voice was low, the courtyard wasn't too big. It was obvious that everyone had heard it as well. The sledgehammer hiding in the corner even carefully shrank back, afraid of being blamed.

"If a person doesn't dare to cultivate second grade spiritual energy, then what about someone with a higher spiritual power?"

Zhao Xiaoxue's anger, which she had finally calmed down with great difficulty, slowly rose again.

"This... "It's naturally easier!"

At this point, Gao Qi realized that he had caused a disaster. The strongest person in this group was naturally Hero Bu, but it was clear that he did not make a move. Although he did not know the reason, the Southern Princess was still very angry.

"Gao Qi, didn't you just say that you wanted to help?" It just so happens that I have something that I need your help with! "

Hearing Princess Consort Nan's words, Gao Qi felt that something was off. However, he couldn't simply take back what he said. He could only lower his head and reply:

"Please give me your instructions, young master!"

"Take me to the roof!"

Just as Zhao Xiaoxue finished speaking, the people on the rooftop reacted. Sure enough, they had come to find him to denounce him. If they didn't run now, when would they wait?

Before Gao Qi could bring her up onto the rooftop, Bu Fang somersaulted and disappeared. No one knew where he went, but Zhao Xiaoxue knew very well that he wasn't far away. Even if he wasn't far, no one would be able to keep up with him.

After two days of tormenting themselves, everyone was exhausted. After eating, they all went to bed early.

The next day, after a night of rest, Guan Xiao Xun's spirit had improved a lot. At least she wouldn't be so weak that she couldn't feel dizzy anymore. However, she still didn't have much strength to walk, so she could only let someone support her.

"Little... Young Master, you don't have to help me, I can walk by myself! "

It was truly outrageous for her, a servant of the young mistress, to be supported by the young lady.

"Alright, stop trying to be brave. You're a patient now!"

Dressed in men's clothing, Zhao Xiaoxue was very insistent.

Since Miss had already said so, Guan Xiao Xun didn't refuse. Fortunately, the carriage stopped at the door.

"Alright, I'll have to trouble young master then!"

Towards Xiao Xun's politeness, Zhao Xiaoxue only pursed her lips and smiled. In her eyes, Xiao Xun was not a servant, but a cute little sister.

"Customer, please take care!"

As soon as they left the inn, the manager hurriedly greeted them. But as he looked at the black-faced kid that was supported, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

"What a pity, everything was fine when we checked in yesterday, I didn't expect it to be like this today!"

Hearing the shopkeeper's words, the waiter at the side hurriedly stepped forward and whispered,

"Shopkeeper, I say it must be the unlucky room. The people who have been staying there recently are clearly still healthy, but once they have been inside, they started vomiting blood. If this gets out, it might affect our store's reputation, otherwise, we would have locked that room …"

"What are you talking about? Why are you locking this perfectly fine room? Go, clean that room carefully. We'll have to welcome guests back later! "

Even though the shopkeeper had said this, he was calculating in his heart. Even if it wasn't locked, if it was necessary in the future, he wouldn't arrange this room for any guests.

"Miss, why is this carriage still the same as before?"

Xiao Xun sat in the carriage, seeing that there were no changes in the carriage, he could not help but ask the young miss.

"The carriage is still the same as before, but there's a horse pulling the carriage in front!"

It was good enough to have such an outcome.

"Why don't you just buy a new one?"

Hearing that Gao Qi had exchanged the Spiritual Energy Pills for quite a bit of silver, Guan Xiao Xun could not help but ask. Although this carriage was not bad, its design was too exaggerated, and she felt that it wasn't right to be lying like this.

"Gao Qi said that the silver was not enough. I didn't expect that although this Tian Liang Town isn't a big town, the goods are very expensive! The amount of silver taels exchanged for the Qi Boosting Pills was only enough to buy an ordinary horse! I wish it could run a little faster! "

At this rate, Zhao Xiaoxue knew that the distance between her and Chu Yufeng would only grow further and further.

"Southern Wangfei, we can't be any faster. This is the limit of a horse!"

Right now, the person driving the carriage was Li Gan. Yi Miao was sitting on one side and the carriage was filled with women. Even though they were dressed in men's clothing, Yi Miao didn't dare to go in and disturb them.

Since the last escape, Bu Fang had only appeared during mealtime. He was afraid that if Zhao Xiaoxue started to interrogate him, if he saw any movement from her, he would immediately run away like a rabbit.

In this regard, Zhao Xiaoxue was also quite helpless, but the doubt in her heart did not diminish, but rather increased. She had to find out.

After more than ten days of travelling from the capital to the east, Zhao Xiaoxue and the rest finally arrived at the border of the Southern Chu Country. However, this was not the border of the Eastern Yue Kingdom. There was a vast grassland between the two countries.

"We will be able to reach the Eastern Yue Country by traversing this grassland!"

Gao Qi had already investigated this information.

"This patch of grass looks as far as the eye can see. I wonder how long will it take for us to walk?" "If it takes too long, I'm afraid you will have to prepare more rations!"

Facing the grassland, Zhao Xiaoxue was a little worried. Compared to the forest, the food in the grassland was much harder to find.

"Young master is right, we need to prepare more food. It should take at least two days!"

Gao Qi made a gesture with his fingers. Along the way, he had covered almost all of the inquiries, so he was one of the few people in Zhao Xiaoxue's group who understood what was going on.

"A maximum of two days? "Then slow down, how long will it take?"

Zhao Xiaoxue didn't want to look down on herself, but looking at the dejected carriage behind her, she didn't have much confidence.

"If it's slow, then it's hard to say. Some may last for five or six days, some for several months, and some may even stay in the prairie for a year or two. Of course, there are those who are left behind forever!"

This wasn't something that Gao Qi wanted to scare everyone off, but rather, it was something that he had heard from others.

"To be left behind forever!"

Hearing this news, the sledgehammer couldn't help but shrink back. He didn't want to go to such a dangerous place. Although the group of people didn't torture him along the way, he didn't want to take the risk.

"Haha, those who are left behind forever are all those poor bastards who don't know their way! As long as you can pay me the silver, I promise that you will be able to arrive here within two days! "

As they spoke, a thin old man took the initiative to approach. The old man seemed rather weak, but his eyes were exceptionally lively, making others believe that he would definitely be able to accomplish what he said.

"I heard that the guides here are divided into three categories, gold, silver, and copper. May I know which category old mister belongs to?"

Hearing Gao Qi's question, the old man chuckled.

"I didn't expect this young master to know this guide so well. I'm not happy with all of you, even though I'm so weak, this old man is still a gold medal guide. Therefore, I'll lead the way and keep this safe for all of you!"

"A gold medal guide?" How much is it? "

Along the way, Zhao Xiaoxue had been worried about the money. Even though she had the help of others, her life was still tight. Otherwise, she wouldn't have kept this carriage.

"Not much, fifty silver taels!"

The old man stretched out five fingers, and the people standing in front of him were instantly dumbstruck.

"Fifty silver taels is just a guide?" This... This is too exaggerated! "

They couldn't afford such an expensive guide, so Zhao Xiaoxue asked Gao Qi to find a cheaper one.

"Sigh, don't think that it's too expensive. The gold plate guides all have the same price!"

The old man quickly explained.

"Since that's the case, let's invite a copper plate guide!"

From Zhao Xiaoxue's point of view, as long as they had a guide, it didn't matter which card they belonged to.

"A bronze medal guide?" "Humph!"

Although the old man seemed very angry, he did not pursue the matter. He did not say anything further and turned to leave.

"He left just like that?"

Zhao Xiaoxue found it strange. This old man had come so suddenly, and he left quite straightforwardly.

"That's right!"

Gao Qi agreed softly.

"Alright, let's go then. I originally wanted to ask some more questions about the guide, but it looks like I'll have to ask the copper medallion guide later. It's just that I'll have to trouble Young Master Gao to make a trip!"

Although Gao Qi was willing to run errands, Zhao Xiaoxue still felt somewhat sorry for him, so she had always been rather polite to him. However, this time, Gao Qi did not take action as per usual. Instead, he just stood there with a frown and a hesitant expression.

"Young Master Gao, what are you trying to say?"

Zhao Xiaoxue saw the hesitation in Gao Qi's eyes, so she quickly asked, but Gao Qi didn't answer immediately. Instead, he shook his head slightly. When Zhao Xiaoxue wanted to ask more questions, he slowly said,

"There are no copper and no silver medal guides. I've already heard that the copper and silver medal guides in this town have all been hired by someone, only leaving a portion of the gold medal guides. Just as everyone was worried, a single gold medal guide is too expensive!"

"Then... What do we do now? "Don't tell me that you want to find that old mister, but you really don't have enough silver on you!"

Although she had never been there, Zhao Xiaoxue knew that there was a guide that could save her a lot of trouble. Once she got lost, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"If only I could pay later!"

In the past, people could spend money here and there, but here, they couldn't. Zhao Xiaoxue couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Alright, I can pay you in the future as well!"

Just as Zhao Xiaoxue lowered her head, the disappearing old man came running back.

"Are you sure? Aren't you worried that we'll run away? "

Seeing that the old man was so satisfied, Zhao Xiaoxue felt like she was being somewhat petty.

"Hehe, I'm not worried, I'm not worried!" "Let's go!"

He said he would leave just like that and was about to go on a long journey. The old man wrapped vines around his palm and carried a large bag on his back. Obviously, he didn't know what was inside.

After entering the prairie, the old man had always been silent, only occasionally pointing out the way. However, Gao Qi was acting strangely as he asked the old man a question.

"Old sir, are you a local? How could they be so familiar with these plains? "

Even though he didn't want to speak, when he heard the question, the old man still answered truthfully:

"I am not a local, and have been away from my hometown for many years. I have spent most of my life on this grassland, so I am naturally very familiar with it!"

Closing his mouth, the old man began to walk forward again.

"Sir, may I ask where you came from before? What shall we call you? "

Gao Qi really wanted to get to the bottom of this.

"I am from the Central Region, my surname is Chen!"

This time, he finally stopped walking. He couldn't help but look at Gao Qi, who was asking the same question. He seemed to have something to say, but the words were stuck in his throat.

"Central Region? It's not very far from here, but it'll be even more difficult to go to the central region! "

At the mention of the central region, Gao Qi became even more cautious, and even the people around him all changed their expressions.

"That's right!" Those who are unfamiliar with the road naturally do not dare to go! "

Hearing Elder Chen's laments, Gao Qi smiled and said:

"Looks like Old Chen is really capable, daring to go anywhere!"

After Gao Qi finished speaking, Elder Chen once again looked up at Gao Qi. The elderly man, who had always been silent, unexpectedly revealed a rare smile as he lightly said:

"Brat, you … "Very good!"

Hearing Elder Chen's smiling praise, Gao Qi couldn't feel happy at all. He could only place his hand on his sword hilt. From the looks of it, he was just about to pull it out.

"Hello! If I'm not wrong, I'm afraid that you're already a powerhouse at the peak of the third grade. Leading might just be a pretense, but you … What exactly are we going to do? "

It was only when they entered the prairie that Gao Qi realized that something was wrong, so he kept asking. However, the old man was not flustered. He was already familiar with what he should do.

"I'm just a guide, what else do you think I can do?"

Elder Chen did not think so. As far as he was concerned, there was nothing wrong with his identity. Even though his opponent had already drawn his sword, Elder Chen still had no reaction.

"Wizard? Are you really just a guide? Then tell me, what is that vine in your hand, and the bag you're carrying. I feel that my sword cannot harm you, which is why you are so confident! "

Hearing this, Elder Chen sneered:

"Young man, you're too excited. I'm just a guide. If you really can beat me, then no one will be able to lead the way!"