You, a druid, go to practice Taoism?.

Chapter 17: The World is Difficult
Looking at the solemn expressions on Wang Shan and Sister Nan's faces, Qi Ping immediately guessed the general situation.

The situation is definitely not good...

"The robbery is still going on, and it's even more serious than it was a month ago..."

Wang Shan’s words shocked Qi Ping.

Sister Nan also took over the conversation at this time. She didn't like small talk, but she always had her own opinions on important matters.

"What I understand is the same as what Brother Shan said. Not only has the situation of Jie Xiu not been alleviated, but it has become more serious."

"I know someone who is a beekeeper at Peak 032 in District D. He is at the third level of Qi Refining. Half a month ago, he was chopped into several pieces by a robber while he was out. There was no sign of resistance..."

"So the robber cultivator must be very powerful. Everything on the mountain was secretly looted, and the queen bee and honey were also taken away."

Sister Nan's words made Qi Ping feel a chill down his spine again.

The third level Qi Refining cultivator was killed without any resistance?

This means that Jie Xiu has a strength close to at least the fifth level of Qi Refining, or possibly even higher!

In other words, if Qi Ping was attacked by surprise, he might be killed quickly before he could react.

Or even if the Golden Marrow Bees reacted and fought back in advance, the opponent might be able to break out of the encirclement of the Golden Marrow Bees and kill him.

This is the shortcoming of insect pets such as the Golden Marrow Bee. Unless it can kill the enemy in a short period of time, in non-crushing situations, it is very likely to break through the defense line and cause casualties to Qi Ping.

Qi Ping had also met the beekeeper on the peak of Area 032 mentioned by Sister Nan twice. He was considered a friend of Old Man Zhou. He had never expected that he was dismembered by Jie Xiu half a month ago.
Upon hearing the news, Qi Ping felt unhappy.

Wang Shan also took over the topic at this time:
"I've heard this news too. That robbery cultivator was able to find Peak 032 in District D. This means that he might be very familiar with this place."

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

This is undoubtedly a very dangerous signal. If the cultivator is familiar with the geographical location and personnel situation near the Yunwu Mountains, the danger will skyrocket.

When the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, if our side encounters a targeted attack, the probability of death is very high.

After a long time, Wang Shan sighed heavily and said:

"I really don't understand why Qingyuan Sect no longer maintains the law and order of Qingshi Town. I really miss my old life."

Although it was hard work at that time and I didn't make much money, at least my safety was guaranteed.

If you work hard, you can earn some money, and occasionally get together with fellow Taoists to drink and eat chicken, and life will be a little more enjoyable.

It’s not like now, when you go out you have to worry about being killed by a sudden appearing robber.

The world is hard!
Wang Shan then added:
"So if it's not necessary recently, let's not go out."

After hearing this, Qi Ping and Sister Nan just smiled helplessly.

It was obvious that both of them had the need to go out.

Qi Ping sighed helplessly.

"I don't have enough spirit stones to pay the next rent, so I have to sell some honey, and I also need to buy some daily necessities."

The box of black honey was enough for him and Old Man Zhou to spend, but it was not as much as when Old Man Zhou was alone.

Old Man Zhou once said that there was no need to buy him any more Blood-Nourishing Pills, and that as for wine, he could just buy some ordinary wine, but Qi Ping refused.

Without the Blood-Nourishing Pill, Old Man Zhou's blood and energy would deteriorate faster, and his lifespan would be reduced by at least several years.

In addition, the actual output of the black bees is barely enough to support the cultivation life of two people, but it is not abundant.

Qi Ping couldn't take away all of Old Man Zhou's inheritance and wealth and take away a few years of his life. Now Qi Ping didn't have this worry anymore. The effect of the Golden Marrow Honey was much better than the Blood Pill. However, he still had to sell the honey to collect enough spirit stones.

"I'm about the same. I need to sell a batch of soul-enriching fruits and buy some materials to make soul-enriching fertilizers. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if the soul-enriching fruit trees wither due to the shortage of soul-enriching fertilizers."

Sister Nan also explained the same thing.

Then he looked at Qi Ping again, and they both saw each other's helplessness.

Wang Shan also expressed that he was powerless to do anything about this. His own spirit stones were barely enough to pay the rent and he could not help much.

As for taking the risk of accompanying Qi Ping and Sister Nan to Qingshifang City, he might have done so when he was young, but now he already has a wife and children at home.

The responsibilities on his shoulders have long made him past the age of being willing to help others. He will not refuse to help others within his ability, but he will never ignore his wife and children.
Next, the three of them chatted about some current affairs in Qingshi County while waiting for the arrival of others to see if anyone wanted to go to Qingshifang City together.

One more person means one more protection.

Especially the members of Fusheng Society have practiced the Breath-Containing Technique, and when the robbery cultivators cannot figure out their strength, they generally do not dare to act rashly.

I have to mention here that the Breath-Concentrating Technique was given free of charge by big brother Wang Shan to all members of the Fusheng Society for practice, in the hope that everyone could have an extra level of protection.

This also shows what kind of person Wang Shan is.

It’s a pity that the three of them waited for a long time, but no one came.

I guess everyone is trying to go out as little as possible because of the robbery.

"Looks like it's just the two of us going, Xiao Qi, but don't worry, Sister Nan is here if anything happens! With the two of us together, ordinary robbery cultivators won't dare to attack us. Just be careful, and it will be safer to take the small road!"

As if she saw Qi Ping's worry, Sister Nan spoke to comfort him.

She knew that Qi Ping's strength was not very high, so in recent years, whenever it was convenient, she would usually take Qi Ping with her.

"Then I'll trouble you, Sister Nan!"

Qi Ping did not refuse, he knew that Sister Nan meant well.

And even if he has the Golden Marrow Bee, with Sister Nan, who has a combat power close to the fifth level of Qi Refining, by his side, the safety and fault tolerance rate will be much higher.

Just as Qi Ping and Sister Nan said goodbye to Wang Shan and prepared to take the small road to Qingshi Town, a young man radiating sunshine and vitality walked into the courtyard of Fushenghui.

"Brother Shan, Sister Nan, Brother Qi, you are all here!"

No one else has this young face and this energetic tone except Lin Chaoyang, the second youngest person in Fusheng Club.

Lin Chaoyang is two years younger than Qi Ping. After reaching the second level of Qi Refining, his talent is much better than Qi Ping.

Lin Chaoyang is a young master from a wealthy mortal family. Perhaps because he was taken care of too well since he was a child, he still retains a lot of youthful spirit and is a pretty good person.

When he was traveling, he met Wang Shan. Wang Shan thought Lin Chaoyang was a nice person, so he introduced him to join the Fusheng Society.

As expected, as soon as he came in, he started talking excitedly:
"Let me tell you, I recently heard that there is a small secret realm coming to light at the junction of Qingshi County and Baiyun County! All cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage can enter to look for opportunities. Have you heard about it?"

"A small secret realm that can be entered by the Qi Refining Stage?"

Qi Ping, Sister Nan, and Wang Shan all shook their heads, indicating that they had never heard of it.

"Then let me tell you about it." Then Lin Chaoyang began to talk:
"That secret realm... the situation is roughly like this. It will probably be opened in about a month!"

"Opportunity is the most important thing on the road to becoming an immortal. Without opportunity, you cannot become an immortal!"

"Brother Shan, Sister Nan, Brother Qi, how about we try our luck together? Maybe we can get a great opportunity!"

(End of this chapter)