RNP Chapter 372: Wuxiang Blade Gorge, Feimu Village
Chapter 372: Wuxiang Blade Gorge, Feimu Village
Stepping on the soft grass, Ye Li looked at the empty buildings around him and realized that these were villages abandoned by people who had fled the war, and some of the supplies inside had already been spoiled.
Looking at such a messy place, Zheping sighed, with sympathy and helplessness in his eyes. He was also a person who had left his hometown.
Stepping across a dozen deserted and dilapidated villages, Ye Li and Zhe Ping climbed over several hills. The scene that came into their eyes was also extremely spectacular. Thick dark clouds lingered in this area for a long time.
The rumble of thunder echoed in the sky, and lightning with purple light appeared and disappeared in the river that spanned hundreds of miles. The purple light of the river was like an eternal wonder that was shocking.
The canyon cut across hundreds of meters, with purple lightning flowers growing on the cliffs on both sides. The electric light emitted by them was enough to turn the people who were struck by lightning into charcoal.
Ye Li looked at the wonders in the Wuxiang Blade Gorge with sharp eyes. He touched the very thin crossbow in his hand, activated the elemental device inside, and pulled the trigger towards the other end of the cliff.
With a whoosh sound, lightning scattered in all directions, and the light of the grass element activated the vine rope made of the grass element, making it strong and sturdy enough to accommodate a person's footsteps.
The sharp arrow pierced the cliff opposite and fixed it in place. Ye Li reached out and pulled it. Based on his current estimate of the strength, it was very stable. So he walked back and found a big tree that was so big that three people couldn't hug it. He turned it around a few times and tied a knot. It was very strong.
Seeing Ye Li's skillful use of the elemental props, Zhe Ping followed suit and pulled the trigger, also successfully securing the rope to the top of the opposite cliff. He also found a tree that three people could hug and tied a bow tie.
When the rope was fixed, Ye Li took out the grass element stone engraved with runes and touched the rope that was activated by the thunder element. Instantly the stone was also activated, and a protective shield with the thunder element as the outer layer and the grass element as the core was completed.
After the two of them solved the protection problem, Ye Li stepped on the rope easily and started running as if he was walking on flat ground. Each step was five meters away, and his speed was so fast that Zhe Ping had to hurry to catch up.
But since the rope could only allow one foot to move, Zheping had to squat down, hold the rope tightly with his hands and feet, and move slowly like a caterpillar.
At this moment, in less than ten seconds, Ye Li, who had already reached the lawn on the opposite cliff, looked at Zheping's action and felt helpless in his heart, thinking that he had overestimated this boy's level.
But this is safer than anything else and it can save some energy. It is not like what he had imagined, where he had to hold the rope with sweaty hands and then let it go to move forward, which is a very energy-consuming method.
By the time Zheping climbed over, ten minutes had passed. The two of them descended along the landslide of the cliff and left the area of Wuxiang Blade Gorge through a small path.
"I thought it would take a day or two to travel, but I didn't expect to cover such a long distance in less than half a day. Mr. Ye Li's method is really extraordinary."
"Okay, I've used up four elemental items that can make a lot of money just to get here, Teppei, don't go the wrong way."
"Don't worry, Mr. Ye Li. Just because of those two items, I won't go the wrong way. If I do, I will be beaten to death by Master Coral Palace, and even I will never forgive myself."
Looking at the happy and joking boy in front of him, Ye Li did not emphasize the value of the things in his hand. He said all this just to ease the other party's fatigue along the way and put his mind back on the journey.
In less than half an hour, Ye Li and his companion passed through the woods and came into view a steep plain and a lake. On the plain, a magnificent statue platform appeared. That was the location of the Seven Heavenly God Statue.
Looking at the landmark building that was a hundred meters high, Ye Li inexplicably recalled the statue of the Emperor that he saw when he passed through the stone gate and came to Guiliyuan. He also touched it once involuntarily. The touch was very delicate. He knew it was a good thing as soon as he touched it. Moreover, the material inside had the power that connected the sky and the earth.
He has touched the Seven Heavenly Statues of Xumi, Mondstadt, and Liyue. The materials inside are the same, but the aura they contain is different, that is, the aura of the gods.
"Is that the statue of Thor? It looks no different from the statues of the other three gods."
"Mr. Ye Li, do you know the function of the statue? I only know that monsters rarely approach the statue since I was a child."
Facing Zheping's question, Ye Li also shook his head and said:
"I know a little more information than you do, but the monsters you mentioned rarely come close, it's just due to the aura of the gods. But there is no city built near your Inazuma Nanaten statue, which makes me more suspicious."
"A city? I have never been to that place since I was a child. After hearing about it this time, I am a little curious about Inazuma Castle. But why should I be suspicious? Although there is no city, the village we are going to is nearby."
"Nothing, I was just surprised and overthinking. After all, I'm not a local, so it's normal that I'm not familiar with the culture and customs here."
The two of them walked to the vicinity of the statue while talking. Ye Li had already seen a village with a population of several hundred people. It was not small in terms of area, only slightly smaller than the smallest village in Liyue.
After all, this is a country made up of islands, so it is normal that the territory is small. Ye Li didn't say much, but just followed Zheping to the gate of the village.
At this time, villagers of all sizes in the village were packing up their things. Due to the war between the two armies, the village chief was also planning to relocate the project, which was still in the preparation stage. However, people from the resistance army and the shogunate army sometimes came to distribute leaflets, making it difficult for them to relocate openly.
Seeing two outsiders coming, the villagers who were tense because of the war hid themselves one after another. However, the two young men at the gate were full of vigor and looked at the man outside the door who was carrying a large box and wearing very expensive clothes, as well as the younger brother following behind him, without any fear.
"Who are you and what is your purpose in coming to the Himuk Village?"
"Don't misunderstand, folks. I am a businessman from Liyue. This is my hired hand from the local area, managed by the Wan Guo Chamber of Commerce. I just want to stay overnight. I wonder if you guys can agree to this. I will pay you."
Seeing Ye Li's extraordinary demeanor and reasonable words, the two young men looked at each other and immediately called a younger brother to call the village chief.
Ye Li didn't have to wait long before a burly middle-aged man walked out with a long sword. He looked at Ye Li and the other man at the village gate with a fierce and sharp gaze, and immediately frowned.
Ye Li had a warm smile on his face, while Zhe Ping had a vigilant look and a tense body, and it was obvious that he was in a state of alert before a battle.
"I already understand everything. I agree to let you stay for one night. But when you return to the International Chamber of Commerce, could you bring us some supplies? That will be considered as payment for the stay."