Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 48 The Lantern of Upholding Righteousness
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Between the two, the choice is already quite obvious.

Ji Tianhao was naturally very satisfied with this; his luck was neither the best nor the worst, but completely within an acceptable range.

It seems that after encountering danger twice in a row, things took a turn for the better. As they continued their journey, they did not encounter too many dangers. However, some people still perished. Along the way, they suddenly encountered quicksand, which swallowed up three team members. Such casualties are quite normal in the Golden Sands Moon.

In this situation, the person in the homeless camp only showed a slight expression on their face before restraining themselves and becoming calm.

The dead are gone, but the living must go on.

"Life is as worthless as grass."

Qi Lin lay in the car, took a couple of puffs of tobacco, and a hint of emotion flickered in his eyes.

I once again deeply felt the cruelty of the Ruins of Guixu.

The Ruins of Guixu are not suitable for ordinary life to survive, and danger is everywhere.

Along the way, all that could be seen was desolation. Guixu was not suitable for the survival of ordinary flowers, grasses and trees, so large areas of greenery were nowhere to be seen. Instead, desolation, bleakness and the extinction of life were the most common sights. This situation might not be so noticeable under the cover of yellow sand, but it would be even more vivid under other calamities.

Before we knew it, it was almost evening.

The light emanating from the void noticeably dimmed, and the sky gradually darkened. At a glance, a dark golden crescent moon began to rise from the horizon.

"The month of disaster is rising. Everyone, get ready and start setting up camp."

"Bury your own pot and cook your own meal. Those who are capable can eat meat, and those who are not can eat sand."

"Those who want to sleep, hurry up and sleep, and when you sleep, keep one eye open for me."

Tian Buqi glanced at the sky, exchanged a knowing look with Liang Hongguang and the others, and began to make arrangements in tacit understanding.

Amidst the shouts, the homeless at the Muddy Homeless Camp had already begun their preparations with practiced ease. They took out their tents and skillfully set them up. Some even moved into their vehicles, even with broken windows, as sleeping inside was still considered comfortable. Everyone knew that without fuel, a car couldn't last long—one day, two days, or even three days—before it would likely run out of fuel and have to be abandoned.

Of course, we should use it when necessary.

If you don't use it, then it will have to be scrapped.

After setting up camp, many people began preparing food.

This time, they obtained a large amount of supplies from the hotel, and the supplies for the entire convoy camp were extremely abundant. Moreover, most of them carried various kinds of firewood with them. They could easily set up a fire and cook a meal. Soon, the entire camp began to be filled with the smell of smoke.

Ji Tianhao also started cooking dinner.

He took out a natural gas cylinder, then a gas stove, connected the pipes, turned on the valve, and casually twisted it. He then took out a pot, a bottle of water, and a bag of rice, ready to start cooking.

Over the years, I've traveled all over the country, and sometimes I inevitably find myself alone. In my quest for food, I've honed my culinary skills. I have all the necessary tools, so cooking is not difficult at all. With a variety of ingredients, preparing a meal is incredibly simple.

“Brother Ji, there’s no need to waste water. I can directly condense clean water here, which can be used to wash rice and cook.”

Su Yue walked over and said that she had a talent for controlling water, so condensing water vapor without using any supernatural powers was a very simple matter. Gathering water was an innate ability, not considered a supernatural power, but she used it decisively at this moment.

"Get out of the way. You men don't need to cook. Let me show you how to cook."

Hu Youni said with a confident expression.

"Great! I'm all looking forward to enjoying this delicious food. You can use the gas stove, the cooktop, the pots and pans as you please. There are plenty of seasonings too. I can even take advantage of this free time to practice a couple of times."

When Ji Tianhao heard this, he was delighted that someone was willing to take on the cooking work, which freed up his time to cultivate. Wasn't that wonderful?

At the same time, he glanced around at the surrounding camps.

After setting up camp, Liang Hongguang took a lantern from a camel. It was an ordinary-looking lantern, not much different from the lanterns that used to hang in front of wealthy families' homes at night in ancient times. He lit the lantern with a tinderbox, and a soft white light bloomed. The light seemed to contain a special charm, giving people an aura of righteousness and brightness. On the lantern, one could see that it was inscribed with passages of classical texts and magnificent poems, as if one could see great scholars reciting scriptures and explaining their meanings, the profound truths of sages.

As the lanterns were lit, these words shone brightly.

In the darkness, one feels a great sense of security, and one's mind is completely at peace. Any feelings of unease disappear.

They all started cooking.

"It all comes down to Big Brother's precious Guardian Lantern. Without it, our wandering camp would have been destroyed countless times. In the darkness, under the shroud of the Calamity Moon, we can't survive without a treasure to protect us. But the energy required to light this lantern is too great. It costs one Guixu coin, and one yuan is consumed every night. Although it can still be used after the Guixu spiritual energy inside is consumed, its value will be different."

Tian Buqi looked at the Guixu coin placed in a groove inside the lantern, a pang of heartache in his eyes. He had to admit, the price was not light.

One pill is normally needed in one night.

Without finding any special shelter, this kind of consumption must continue every day.

If this continues, over time the consumption will naturally be a considerable amount. Generally speaking, every day before nightfall, the homeless camp tries to find some shelter to take in in order to avoid unnecessary consumption.

Unfortunately, all I could see this time was desert dunes, and there was nowhere to hide.

Camping in the open air has become a necessity.

"This lantern is extraordinary; it must be a treasure, specially designed to shelter the camp. In that case, the nights in Guixu are truly dangerous. I wonder what kind of danger we'll encounter tonight."

As Ji Tianhao witnessed the lantern illuminating the camp, he pondered to himself.

There is a greater understanding of the dangers that lie ahead.

Being treated with such care is no exaggeration.

Without further hesitation, he felt his mental energy return to its peak.

He resumed his stance and began cultivating on his own.

One trip!
Two trips!!
Black Hole Breathing Technique, Chaos Jade Cauldron Visualization Technique.

The Essence of All Spirits.

All the necessary preparations for cultivation are in place, and once put into practice, they naturally become part of one's own inner strength.

"This is the seventh time, three more to go."

"I will cultivate again at midnight this morning, and then twice more in the morning. I should be able to complete the breakthrough."

Unbeknownst to him, after completing the planned practice, he exhaled a breath of stale air.

Suddenly, a strange smell filled my nostrils.

Following the scent, one could see Hu Youni standing confidently in front of a large pot, holding a large ladle. Inside, steam was rising from the pot, and the broth was bubbling. There was cabbage, beef, snake meat, chicken, pork, mutton, and other meats, as well as potatoes, radishes, and other vegetables.

"Haha, that's hilarious! I thought you, you fox, could actually cook. Turns out, all you're talking about as a chef is chopping up vegetables, cutting meat, throwing them all into a pot, and stewing them over high heat. So all you know how to do is make Northeastern stew."

Qi Lin laughed so hard he could barely hold his pipe.

He had previously thought Hu Youni was a real master chef with superb culinary skills, but it turned out to be just a hodgepodge of ingredients, nothing more.

"What's wrong with Northeast stew? It's a famous dish from Northeast China. Take it or leave it. If you don't want it, get out of here."

Hu Youni blushed slightly, but still retorted without backing down.

(End of this chapter)