Part 2: The Dust of History Chapter 527: Strange Tales from Mountains and Seas
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"The favorability increased so much?"
"It seems that the space storage technology in the Xitalen world is not very advanced..."
Roger smiled.
He thinks he has mastered the wealth code of the historical world.
Who knows what will happen in the next second.
Bai Qianqian grabbed the tinder bag Roger gave her and began to caress it lovingly:
"This style is so beautiful!"
Roger: “…”
"good."
He echoed stiffly.
Bai Qianqian happily took the tinder bag.
She turned over the brown crust carefully.
Then he placed it under his nose and sniffed it gently.
He showed a complicated expression:
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“It just doesn’t smell very good.”
"And the level of the 'Mustard Technique' in this tinder bag is a bit low..."
"There are four compartments in a bag, but there is only this much space?"
"Where did you buy it? The storage capacity is not as good as the first "Shell Armor Pack" I got in my life!"
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Bai Qianqian looked at Roger curiously.
Roger could only confess:
“I made it myself.”
"oh……"
Bai Qianqian blushed:
"Sorry, I didn't mean your craftsmanship is bad..."
“It’s really beautiful!”
Roger waved his hand.
He guessed that the mustard seed technique that Bai Qianqian mentioned should be Xitalen's space storage technology.
So he asked:
"How big are other mustard seed magic tools on the market?"
Bai Qianqian casually slapped out a piece of talisman paper.
Its area is no more than an inch.
But it seems like there are more than ten layers stacked inside.
Roger sensed it briefly.
I was surprised to find that the space on each floor was as large as 10*10*10!
“This is the armor bag I’m using now!”
"It was made by a famous mustard craftsman in Xinlang Mountain!"
Bai Qianqian explained:
"An armor bag like this is considered to be of relatively high quality in the Cloud Sea Realm. Ordinary armor bags are smaller, but still much larger than this one..."
Immediately.
She hastened to add:
"But this plate-armor bag feels terrible and doesn't look cute enough. It's far from being as lovable as your bag!"
As if to prove it.
She clutched the tinder bag Roger had given her tightly to her chest.
After Roger repeatedly expressed that he didn't care.
She smiled and put the tinder bag around her waist.
Immediately following.
Bai Qianqian took out some vanilla and fine pearls from the armor bag and stuffed them in.
After the faint fragrance dissipates.
The only remaining odor on the tinder bag was also diluted.
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“Done!”
Bai Qianqian smiled and patted the tinder bag that had turned into a sachet:
"Since we are friends, we should reciprocate. However, I am a newly promoted Sanxian. All the wealth I accumulated before was given to the senior who helped me ascend to heaven during the military transformation. Now I don't have anything good on me. Here, this life-saving calamus is for you. Don't lose it this time!"
Speaking of.
She handed over a calamus that was slightly smaller than the tassel of the Luo Tian Sword.
Seeing that Roger was a little clumsy.
Bai Qianqian considerately helped him hang the calamus on the invisible sword.
After finishing it.
She let out a long sigh:
"Your sword is really hard to get. I can't even see it. I spent a long time feeling around before I found it..."
"It's all right now."
"With the life-saving calamus and a little more caution, I shouldn't encounter other 'mountain and sea ghost stories'..."
Mountain and sea ghost stories?
Roger looked confused.
"You don't know anything about Shanhai Kaitan, do you?"
Bai Qianqian looked at Roger as if he were a monster.
The latter coughed:
“I’ve heard of it, but I don’t fully understand it.”
Bai Qianqian thought about it:
"Yes, if it weren't for the sisters on the groom's mountain, I wouldn't know the ins and outs of this..."
"If you want to walk in the sea of clouds in the future, you must avoid these strange stories and extremely evil places..."
She hasn't finished her words yet.
Suddenly, a strange blowing sound was heard nearby.
Bai Qianqian's complexion changed:
"It's time to eat again. We have to get out of the stomach of the giant ray!"
"Let's go, let's talk while we walk!"
Speaking of.
She shook her shoulders.
The whole person is becoming increasingly slender.
It turned into a paper man-like existence.
"Hey, this is just a trivial trick. Do you need my help?"
Bai Qianqian saw the surprise in Roger's eyes.
He showed off his magic skills with some pride.
Although Roger was curious about Bai Qianqian's paper-turning spell.
But he also didn't want to be cast under a spell.
Then he shook his head and said:
"Just lead the way."
Bai Qianqian didn't say much.
Leading Roger towards the depths of the stomach.
The advantage of paper is that it can be passed through smoothly no matter what kind of "terrain" you encounter.
So she moved very quickly.
But no matter how fast she is.
Roger can keep up steadily!
Because he also has the specialty "Liquid Animals"!
No matter how narrow the place is.
As long as you can get your head in.
He can come and go freely!
Bai Qianqian looked back.
He was not frightened by Roger's mollusk-like way of moving.
Instead, we talked about the unfinished topic while walking -
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"Hint: You have obtained the knowledge 'Mountain and Sea Strange Tales'..."
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"Mountain and Sea Strange Tales: refers to the ten great monsters or anomalies active in the West Talun Sea of Clouds and a few Kunwu Mountain rubbles...
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Specifically include: Big Sky Ray, White-Faced Ghost, Ten-foot Red Silk, Square Inch Mountain, Laughing Country, City That Never Sleeps…"
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Bai Qianqian speaks very quickly.
Also very talkative.
With just a few words, he described to Roger a vivid and colorful world of sea of clouds.
Roger learned this from her.
Shanhai Strange Tales are the "taboos" in the world of sea of clouds summarized by people!
These ten taboos may occur in different locations, with different triggering conditions and prior signs - but those who encounter these strange stories will have similar consequences - that is, death or disappearance!
Every year many people get lost in the sea of clouds.
Some of them were killed by the monsters in the sea of clouds.
Some of them fell into the land of transformation.
The rest were basically attributed to the "Sanhai Kaidan" stories.
Compared to other strange stories about death and no life.
The giant sky ray is actually the least dangerous species.
Bai Qianqian told Roger.
This giant manta ray is said to be the guardian of the sea of clouds!
Most of the time.
It will stay in the "Kunwu Heavenly Realm" above the sea of clouds.
Only when hungry or something big happens.
Only the giant sky manta ray will go down to the sea of clouds alone.
When this guy enters and exits the sea of clouds, there will be a very obvious muffled thunder sound.
It is different from ordinary thunder.
The muffled thunder of the great sky ray is very rhythmic.
It's like playing a musical instrument.
So just master this rule.
Generally, you can avoid the path of the giant sky ray.
Actually, it’s okay even if you don’t avoid it.
The indigenous people who can walk in the sea of clouds are mostly sword masters, qigong practitioners or powerful and extraordinary martial artists.
They have "life-saving calamus".
This thing can largely resist the "soul-sucking black light" released by the giant sky ray when hunting.
There is also a certain chance of avoiding Shanhai Strange Tales.
Roger was able to be sucked into the belly of the giant ray.
It’s not that the giant ray was targeting him.
But he is a complete outsider.
There is no calamus to protect you.
Naturally, he was regarded as the patron saint of the sea of clouds and was swallowed up like an ordinary shrimp!
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"In fact, the reason why the giant ray has become a ghost story is purely because of its huge size!"
"I have never seen a creature bigger than it. If it had no ill intentions towards the Kunwu Mountain fragments, it would not be difficult for it to swallow up the place where we live in one gulp. So I don't think it has any ill intentions towards us humans!"
"On the contrary, if you know enough about the giant ray, you can even get some benefits from it."
In a narrow cavity.
Bai Qianqian said mysteriously:
"One of our seniors in Xinlang Mountain once accidentally entered the belly of a great sky ray and discovered some of its secrets. Afterwards, that senior made these secrets known to everyone. As a result, the Qi-refining practitioners near Xinlang Mountain are not only not afraid of the great sky ray, but some even take the initiative to drill into its belly!"
"But I didn't want to come in at first. It was just that when I saw you being swallowed, I was afraid that you would die here..."
Roger expressed his gratitude again.
Bai Qianqian waved her hand and said:
"Looking at your abilities, you probably won't die without me, but it won't be that easy for you to get out."
"Come……"
"Let me tell you, um, it seems to be this side..."
"Hey, I found it!"
The words fell.
Roger followed her through the cavity.
Came to a clean and tidy space.
See the layout here.
Roger's eyes lit up!
Stone room, night-shining pearl, wooden rattan chair, ever-burning lamp...
There are even a few pots of brightly colored fruit on the stone table on the left!
on the data bar.
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"Hint: You found the 'Quiet Room of the You Family's Herb Garden'..."
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"Surprised?"
“Actually, this is my first time here too.”
Bai Qianqian smiled and said:
"There really is a medicinal garden in the belly of the giant sky ray!"
"Unfortunately, the restriction here is too strong, and I can't open it. But we can wait for the opportunity in this stone chamber. When it's time for it to change air, we can get out!"
"By the way, I heard that if you sit on this stone table and pray sincerely, you will receive a generous gift from the mysterious owner of the You family's medicine garden!"
Having said this.
Bai Qianqian then removed the paper man's Dharma body.
Then he sat down at the table with great anticipation.
"pray……"
"pray……"
She closed her eyes and clasped her hands together.
He was still mumbling to himself.
Roger saw it clearly.
Just as she was praying.
There was actually a white light on the stone table——
The next moment.
A red herb that looked like a chili pepper appeared on the table!
"Wow!"
"It's tongue grass!"
Bai Qianqian was delighted:
"Even if you eat it dry, it can help you gain some understanding!"
See prayers take effect.
Bai Qianqian also pulled Roger to pray.
Roger pretended to try.
As a result, he only got a "stubborn monkey fruit" which can quench thirst, promote salivation and relieve kidney deficiency.
This thing is of average value.
It is far inferior to Bai Qianqian's tongue root grass.
Roger himself didn't care.
Instead, Bai Qianqian kept comforting him.
He even wanted to give the tongue root grass that he prayed for to Roger...
This attitude is too enthusiastic.
This made Roger feel a little embarrassed.
He couldn't help but secretly turn off his Charm feat a little.
After this wave of operations is completed.
Bai Qianqian stood there in a daze for a while.
After that, he continued to chat with Roger.
But his eyesight finally became much more normal.
There is no longer the same frenzy as before.
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"The nearest gathering place is Nayun City. If you want to go somewhere crowded, I can take you there, but don't take too much time. I have things to do..."
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"Mortals in Xinlang Mountain? Of course there are a lot of them. There are mortals everywhere. The number of Qigong practitioners and martial artists is very small, and the former is even smaller... But in total, there are almost 50 Qigong practitioners or martial artists who have ascended in the entire Yunhai world. Hehe, speaking of which, I, Bai Qianqian, am also one of the top 50 masters in Yunhai!"
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"The place of gasification is very dangerous, don't get close to it if you don't have anything to do, and don't be curious!"
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"As for the ancient Kunwu Mountain... I don't know either. Everyone says there was a big explosion, so it must have happened. Otherwise, where would there be so many fragments? By the way, the sea of clouds has been a bit uneasy lately, so you have to be careful..."
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Bai Qianqian is essentially a very outgoing and know-it-all person.
Roger just needs a tap.
She would tell the whole story.
certainly.
Roger didn't know .
Overall.
Bai Qianqian's narrative is very organized.
Roger didn't even need to comb his own hair.
Then several important pieces of information were successfully extracted:
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First.
The population of the Cloud Sea World is indeed very large.
Even more than Roger had sensed before!
But what is even more exaggerated is the number of masters here!
Extraordinary over a thousand.
Upgraded to nearly fifty!
What an exaggerated number and proportion!
Take Quinan, the more prosperous of the two stars, as an example.
According to Beya statistics.
There are only a dozen or so people who have been promoted on the star of Quinan.
This also includes the group of high-level mages who were wiped out at the cosmic observatory!
It was even worse when we got to Mistra.
Roger, the great star lord, has only four upgraded humans under his command.
Including Xiao Chong and Ao Yue, there are only 6 of them.
Compared with Sitaren.
You have to say that the world of sea of clouds is the orthodox one in the world.
Roger also believes that the present world of Mistra is the historical world!
The reasons behind this situation are certainly complex.
But Roger believes that the most important reason is that the density of air in the sea of clouds is extremely high!
Today, Mistra has entered the era of spiritual revival.
The gas content is also far inferior to the level of the top-level Kunwu Mountain fragments in the Cloud Sea World.
This condition creates a good practice environment for martial artists and qigong practitioners.
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The second reason is the existence of the "Land of Qi Transformation".
That place is dangerous though.
But it has a very high protective effect on the entire Xitalen world.
According to Bai Qianqian.
There were many times when we encountered powerful monster invasions.
The indigenous people here led them to the land of transformation and destroyed them.
also.
Roger also sensed other effects from the Qi transformation area.
It seems to be related to the circulation of spiritual energy between heaven and earth.
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also.
The world of sea of clouds has never experienced a break in civilization.
The practice methods are constantly being improved.
Qigong practitioners have successfully summarized a mature "corpse transformation process".
For example, Bai Qianqian.
She chose "soldiers' aid" after everything came to fruition because she was afraid that she would not be able to ascend smoothly.
The specific situation is to pay money to a senior who has been practicing Taoism for many years in Xinlang Mountain.
When it's over, they'll chop you to pieces with a knife.
From then on, the soul was liberated.
Sublimate into a new life form.
Generally, those who can help others solve their problems are experienced ones.
The business level is very high.
There are even special weapons for this purpose.
A knife is a knife.
It will never harm the foundation and soul.
So except for a few practitioners with lofty ambitions.
Most people choose the safe and painless option of military solution.
This is also one of the important reasons why many Qi-refining masters have been upgraded here.
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For Roger.
Naturally, the more experts there are, the happier we are.
But in this case.
He would have to adjust his methods and plans to take over the world of Xitalen.
At least you can't be so rough, right?
It must not arouse resentment among the majority of indigenous people.
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Compared with objective factors such as a large population.
The second piece of information is closely related to what Roger mentioned about entering the world of sea of clouds!
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"The reason why I asked you to be careful is that in recent months, large gathering places such as Yulang Mountain, Tiandi Mountain, Lanyue Pool, and Tiandi Mountain have been besieged by unknown monsters. There are also rumors that strange metal flying objects have appeared and captured people everywhere, and those who were captured were all masters who had ascended to heaven!"
These are Bai Qianqian’s original words.
Roger was a little surprised at the time:
"You figured it out?"
Bai Qianqian hummed softly:
"No extraordinary martial artist can fly as fast as you!"
"You have to be careful when you come out."
"But don't underestimate my intelligence."
"Don't worry, I'm a very tight-lipped person. Even if you are a master who has ascended to the heavens for the second time, I won't spread it around!"
"Tell me quickly, what level have you reached in your practice?"
"Hehehe, you're not the kind of super expert who hides himself from the world, are you?"
"Your level isn't particularly high, is it?"
Looking at Bai Qianqian's expectant eyes.
Roger hesitated for a moment.
Finally, he answered sincerely:
“Not too high.”
"Just a little more than you..."
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