Sword Shatters Stars

Chapter 37 Youlin Feiyue
When venturing out into the world, if attacked, even if one manages to break through and escape, one often loses a significant amount of strength in the process.

After all, the Heavenly Martial Power scattered from the side that was attacked was three to five times greater.

After gathering all the information, Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue realized that they had been too lucky before, and they were mentally prepared for their luck to return to normal.

After playing in the village for ten days, five hundred catties of wolf bones were turned into fifty grams of bone powder containing a high concentration of heavenly martial power.

Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue brought the remaining 600-plus jin (300 kg) and wandered around the village for another ten days.

As the population of Shanwang Village grew, all the accommodations were full, and many wooden houses were rented out, with twenty or thirty people living in each house, barely able to fit in three-tiered beds.

When Lin Xiufeng heard about the situation, he was puzzled. Why would anyone stay in such an environment?
Anyway, Tianwu Po doesn't necessarily need to sleep.

Every day, people check accommodation permits at the village intersection.

Lin Xiufeng then realized that Tianwu Po didn't necessarily need to sleep.

But you absolutely need a lodging permit, otherwise you have to stay on the mountain opposite the village and you're not even allowed to enter the village.

In fact, there are many Tianwu Souls in the opposite mountain who are unwilling to come in and be slaughtered.

The village chief of Shanwang Village can be described in one word: corrupt!

But this was just the beginning; as time went on, rent prices continued to rise.

When even Lin Xiufeng didn't want to be ripped off anymore, she accidentally learned from other tenants that the reason they were willing to be overcharged was because they were paying for something else.

Depending on how far in advance you check in and how many nights you stay, you can enter the heart of the Wulin Mountain Range in advance, based on the total cost of your stay.

Lin Xiufeng was very puzzled: how could such a large mountain range be guarded?

I learned after inquiring that the Wulin Mountain Range has a unique terrain.

In the past, there was only one dangerous path, guarded day and night by the people of Shanwang Village.

"What kind of terrain is this? How could there only be one path?"

Zhao Youyue was extremely curious and couldn't understand what kind of terrain could allow a bamboo forest mountain range to have only one path through it!
"The alien world within the Heavenly Martial Realm contains all sorts of bizarre terrains."

"The bamboo forest mountain range is divided by a geological fault. If it weren't for that, the nearby mountains would have been invaded by bamboo long ago."

“The bamboo forests and mountains are nothing compared to what I’ve seen. I’ve even seen an entire island suspended in mid-air over the Red Sea by an energy storm…”

"What's that? A mountain range suspended in mid-air, completely upside down, with mice eating cats and rabbits chasing wolves..."

"It's just the rebellion against Tiangang Island, nothing too surprising. The Chaotic Domain is truly bizarre, completely unpredictable, breaking all conventional understanding..."

The group chatted, each trying to share their experiences.

Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue did indeed broaden their horizons, realizing that their understanding of the Dream Continent was still far too limited.

Even the contents of the Triangular Eyes Diary do not contain these things, not even the Misty Forest Mountain Range.

It's easy to imagine that Sister Yin and her group's activities were mostly confined to the area around Sanjia Village.

However, at that time, there were still quite a few mutated beasts around Sanjia Village.

The misty mountain range piqued Lin Xiufeng's interest.

"Isn't the risk too high?"

Zhao Youyue was much more cautious; their biggest problem was that there were too few of them.

"High risk, high reward. The Heavenly Martial Power of Mist Spirit cannot be shared. The fewer people in the team, the more each person gets. Other teams will also control the number of people to find a balance between the number of people and the combat power."

Lin Xiufeng was full of anticipation, hoping to cultivate the Heavenly Martial Heart through the misty forest.

"Let's see how many members there are in a few days!"

Zhao Youyue's invitation to team members was suspended for a few days, as she was worried that there would be too many people and the selection process would be too troublesome.

After the second batch of bone meal was ready, a few more days passed, and the agreed date finally arrived.

Lin Xiufeng estimated that they had been waiting for more than an hour.

Zhao Youyue's expression was not good.

There was nothing there.

Yes, none of those who had confidently promised to come showed up.

This situation was unexpected not only by Zhao Youyue, but also by Lin Xiufeng.

No matter what, surely some of the people who made the appointment seven or eight days ago should have shown up?

Suddenly, Zhao Youyue's eyes lit up when she spotted a couple. "It's them!"

Zhao Youyue stood up excitedly, about to go over and say hello, but then suddenly froze.

The couple greeted a group of people and then went out together.

Lin Xiufeng understood.

“They chose certainty because they could join other groups immediately.”

Zhao Youyue listened, her face turning grim. This meant her recruitment strategy had failed!
"Don't worry about it, missing out on us is their loss. Fate gave them a chance to take off, but they missed it."

Zhao Youyue sighed, still concerned, and said:

"My strategy failed. I need to face the mistake and correct it immediately. Time is running out. I'll find someone else."

Before Lin Xiufeng could speak, he suddenly noticed that a group of people who seemed to be waiting for a table were walking over.

Before even getting close, Lin Xiufeng said:
"The table is too small, we can't fit everyone in, so we won't share tables."

The man who appeared to be the leader had his hair meticulously combed, with not a single long strand visible, and a tuft of hair on the top of his head dyed red.

Looking at it, Lin Xiufeng couldn't help but think of a rooster's comb.

The man was handsome, but not very tall, about 1.7 meters, and rather thin.

"You've misunderstood. We're not eating; we're just looking for suitable partners in the lobby. Do you have a team yet?"

Zhao Youyue was in a bad mood, and when she encountered the recruiters, she immediately lost her temper.

"Excuse me, we are a duo called 'Youlin Feiyue'."

"..." Lin Xiufeng found it difficult to comment on the name of the group, which he had just learned about.

As for Zhao Youyue's reaction, it was as expected.

"My apologies! So you two are duo travelers! The Dream Continent is fraught with danger, you two must have extraordinary abilities to have traveled here together! Our group currently has eight people, why don't the two groups join forces and conquer the Misty Forest together?"

"I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Wang Guan, the leader of the King's Team. I am at the eighth level of the Heavenly Martial Soul and am proficient in Sanda, boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu."

"Impressive!" Lin Xiufeng praised. His basic skills were comparable to Sister Yin's, but his soft skills far surpassed hers.

"There are many experts out there. I am just an ordinary person, except that I have a slight advantage in the Heavenly Martial Soul level."

Lin Xiufeng found Wang Guan's name and the tuft of red hair on his head quite interesting. Since the other party was so sincere and there was no harm in cooperating, he said to Zhao Youyue:
"Teamwork is great."

Seeing that this person was quite sincere and had reliable skills, Zhao Youyue thought that there was really no downside to it.

The environment of the mist forest also requires cooperation.

"You're the commander, you decide."

Zhao Youyue gave Lin Xiufeng face at just the right time.

“Alright, let’s cooperate. My name is Lin Xiufeng, and I’m at the seventh level of the Heavenly Martial Soul.”

Lin Xiufeng didn't introduce Zhao Youyue, unsure of what approach she would take.

"Zhao Youyue, at the seventh level of the Heavenly Martial Soul, is proficient in the 'One China' ancient sword, the Daily Saving Blade, and various swords from the Old European region."

Zhao Youyue chose to demonstrate her strength and not let anyone underestimate her.

"Great! With such a powerful alliance, Misty Forest is sure to reap huge rewards!"

Wang Guan was very happy and introduced his team members, using abbreviations and nicknames, except for the deputy leader who mentioned their real names.

"Our beautiful deputy leader, Qianqian, is in charge of our group's finances. She is at the eighth level of the Heavenly Martial Spirit Realm and holds a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. She specializes in practical combat competitions."

Qianqian, standing at 1.65 meters tall with short hair that reveals her ears and delicate features, looked at Zhao Youyue, who was much taller than her, and said with a forced smile:

"Weapons are useless against the Heavenly Martial Soul. Is being proficient in swords useful in actual combat?"

These words were aggressive, and Qianqian's tone clearly conveyed hostility.

Zhao Youyue couldn't stand her, and said calmly:

"The essence of a weapon is an extension of the arm, which means an increase in attack range. I have an advantage in arm span, so why can't I use my fist as a rapier?"

"Haha... You two ladies are quite the martial arts enthusiasts, you couldn't wait to exchange ideas after just meeting. But I have a lot of things to do today, let's chat again when we have some free time!"

(End of this chapter)