Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 106 Oasis
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Every day is unknown, every day is a new beginning.

"With the Dragon Lord here, I feel that we can go anywhere in the Ruins of Return. There's a saying that goes, 'Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.' Witnessing the different scenery of the Ruins of Return during this continuous journey is perhaps a good thing in itself."

Lin Jiu smiled slightly and had no objection to this.

Compared to what they described as the fixed location of the Flame of Life, the situation on Baxia Dragon Lord's side was much better.

The Dragon Lord moved forward at a constant speed, without purpose or direction, simply heading straight ahead. Although he couldn't discern direction, he was certain he was moving in a straight line. The Dragon Lord's ley line power posed no problem in this regard.

Before we knew it, a morning had passed, and it was already past mid-afternoon.

Time, on the Guixu watch, moves forward relentlessly.

Ji Tianhao seized every opportunity to cultivate, and used the locust flower wine whenever possible to replenish the spiritual energy consumed during cultivation. Treasures are only treasures when used on oneself; otherwise, they are merely decorations.

Every resource is used effectively.

After drinking it, you can clearly feel your own growth, and it becomes a part of your strength.

In fact, under this extreme training that disregards the cost, the process of transforming and advancing to the python pattern, which was originally expected to take ten days, was directly shortened.

"Ninety-eight times, two more tempering sessions remain. One more training session and I can successfully advance to the Python Pattern. I can already feel that the snake pattern contained in the skin is on the verge of transformation. It's almost here. I can complete the breakthrough tonight."

After another round of cultivation, feeling the snake patterns in the skin of his body grow larger again, the blood and qi contained within were also rising sharply. The reserves of blood and qi were always in an optimal state. This feeling of constantly getting stronger and his body evolving was so captivating that he couldn't help but be drawn into it.

The practice takes place on the balcony.

Looking out at the vast desert and feeling the wind blowing in my face, under the moon over the golden sands, the temperature is even higher than in a normal desert. The wind blowing in my face is also hot and dry, making me very uncomfortable. My skin becomes dry and prone to dehydration.

Ms. Hu Youni and Ms. Su Yue were completely unwilling to be exposed to the wind and sand, and wished they could just stay indoors.

Ensure the safety of your own skin.

Of course, the conditions are different now; otherwise, even if one wanted to avoid it, there would be no way to escape it.

"Wait, something's not right. The wind feels cooler and less hot, and it even contains moisture."

"Could it be that there is a water source nearby?"

A flicker of excitement flashed in Ji Tianhao's eyes.

No one who has ever been to the desert knows how exciting it is to encounter water there. It's absolutely the luckiest moment of your life.

Without a second thought, he immediately instructed the Dragon King to head in the direction the wind was blowing, to move at full speed and reach the water source as quickly as possible.

Almost instantly, the Dragon Lord's speed increased by at least 100%.

Ordinary people cannot easily perceive the subtle changes in the air, and the coolness brought by the water vapor is only a trace, but it cannot escape the notice of true cultivators, especially after refining their skin, their sense of touch is more sensitive and precise.

He was certain that he wasn't mistaken.

When you're in a hot, dry environment for a long time, the coolness from a little bit of moisture is quite noticeable.

The feeling is clear.

The dragon's acceleration caused the surrounding sand to move rapidly, immediately attracting the attention of the others, who then came out one by one.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, I sensed that the Dragon Lord's speed had doubled, and even the sandstorm seemed to have become more powerful.

"What's going on? Why did the Dragon Lord suddenly accelerate?"

Qi Lin asked curiously.

"No, can you feel it? The wind... it doesn't seem as hot as before, and it even carries a hint of coolness."

Hu Youni closed her eyes and sensed it.

"It's water. There's a water vapor in the wind. I can feel it. The water vapor in the air is increasing. There's a water source nearby, and it's quite large."

Su Yue possesses a talent for water control, giving her a clearer perception of water sources. She can clearly sense a significant increase in air humidity and a corresponding decrease in temperature, greatly enhancing comfort for the human body.

"Great! We're finally going to find a water source. This awful weather makes me afraid to even take a shower. If we find a water source, I'm going to take a good, long shower and fill up our water tower first."

Qi Lin smiled.

This expansion of the house not only created this two-courtyard siheyuan (traditional courtyard house), but also included the construction of a water tower for water storage. It stands right next to the courtyard. It's a cylindrical water tower capable of storing one thousand tons of water. Specially cast pipes connect the water tower, and these pipes are laid throughout the entire courtyard, ensuring that as long as there is water in the tower, it can supply the entire courtyard.

A thousand tons of water is an astonishing amount. It's more than enough for daily use, and even for taking lots of showers.

Unfortunately, no.

There is a water tower, but there is no water.

The water resources here are only gathered by Su Yue, which is enough to meet daily needs. There's no way to waste water by taking a bath. Now that they sense a water source nearby, everyone is excited and expectant. Even Lin Jiu has a smile on her face. In the Ruins of Return, she has long understood how important water resources are. They are the source of life, and their value, to a certain extent, represents life itself.

ten minutes!
Half an hour!

The coolness in the air became more pronounced, and the moisture was even more abundant. A breeze blowing by was not uncomfortable at all; on the contrary, it brought a refreshing coolness, a rare feeling of comfort. Everyone's determination to find a water source grew stronger.

"Could there be a spring in this water source? If there is, then we've really hit the jackpot."

Hu Youni suddenly had a whimsical idea.

In the Ruins of Guixu, you can also find springs in the wild. The ancient well we encountered in those ruins had a spring, but unfortunately, it was guarded by desert army ants, so taking it away was just a pipe dream.

"Look, there are green plants over there. Have we found an oasis?"

Su Yue pointed excitedly ahead and said.

After crossing a sand dune, they were surprised to see some green vegetation appear before them. At that moment, even Long Jun couldn't help but stop and look ahead. Ji Tianhao, looking at that patch of green, was also inexplicably moved.

Seeing greenery in the desert is simply a dreamlike scene.

That feeling is indescribable; it's like seeing the most beautiful painting in the world, the most longed-for glimmer of hope.

"Yueyue, it's greenery, we've arrived."

Hu Youni looked delighted and excitedly grabbed Su Yue's hand.

"How is it possible to see an oasis in the Ruins of Return? Isn't it said that life cannot exist in the Ruins of Return and that oases should not exist?"

Lin Jiu murmured to herself, though she was still very happy.

"No, it is possible for it to be born. This oasis may be a wild, untamed place where fire is kindled."

Ji Tianhao said in a deep voice.

The Land of the Undying Flame doesn't mean it's powerless without a master; rather, it continues to evolve and even undergo strange transformations in the absence of a master. For example, certain ferocious beasts and birds may devour the undying flame, becoming the masters of the entire Land of the Undying Flame and turning it into their own territory.

The land of the torch is inherently ever-changing and full of possibilities.

Nobody knows how it will turn out.

After all, not all races want to establish villages like humans. Other races may establish other forms of shelter.

Regardless of whether it is true or not, once I encounter it, I have no intention of leaving.

We should at least go and check out the situation before making any decisions.

"Quick, let's get over there quickly. In this desert environment, I feel like I'm being roasted alive. This wild, fire-fed land is amazing!"

Qi Lin said with a chuckle, his brows furrowed with excitement.

Regardless of whether they are wild or not, as long as there is water, that is the most advantageous situation.

The Dragon King didn't stop, continuing his rapid march towards the oasis ahead. The closer he got, the more striking the green became. At first glance, the greenery was clearly a meadow, quite lush, sparse at the edges, but becoming denser as you looked further in.

"This is just ordinary pasture grass. If there were any herbivores here, they would be in for a treat. They might even faint from happiness."

Hu Youni said with a burst of joy.

"Look ahead, there's water ahead, it's a lake."

Qi Lin waved his hands unconsciously and shouted.

"It's so beautiful, there really is a water source."

A genuine smile appeared on Lin Jiu's usually stern face.

"I never realized a lake could be so beautiful."

Ji Tianhao took a deep breath, as if he could smell the moist air. The cool, damp air made people in the desert feel as if they had entered a fairyland from purgatory.

Standing on the grass, gazing at the blue-green lake before me, the feeling was indescribable, like a beautiful jade bestowed by heaven, a sapphire shining between heaven and earth.

"Come here."

Without a second thought, Ji Tianhao used his gravity manipulation ability to draw water from the lake in front of him and transport it to the water tower. Regardless of the location or danger, he prioritized filling the water tower.

Soon, everyone saw a large expanse of clear lake water being forcefully pulled out of the lake, like a water tornado, and quickly falling into the water tower. The sound of the water splashing inside the water tower was so pleasant and melodious that it lifted everyone's spirits.

The corners of everyone's mouths unconsciously turned up slightly.

(End of this chapter)