Chapter 1106 - 191: Hou’s Message (Three Updates)

Chapter 1106: Chapter 191: Hou’s Message (Three Updates)

It truly is the Phoenix Territory!

Mu Qingge looked at the position Chu Nian pointed out and thought to herself.

"Phoenix Territory?" Chu Nian also recognized the small words engraved on the map at the spot she indicated. Yet, she was surprised to learn where she was headed.

"Could it really be the Phoenix Territory?" Chu Nian murmured.

Mu Qingge gave her a deep look and said to her, "Let’s go in first. After walking for so long, we’ve finally come across a Beast Clan market, let’s rest here for a while."

At that time, words next to the map caught Mu Qingge’s attention.

It read that Hundred Fragrance Collection is the first market after entering Demon Forest from Divine Land. It not only hosts the Beast Clan but also humans who come to Demon Forest for training or to sell Human Clan items. Those who enter must abide by Hundred Fragrance Collection’s rules. Anyone who violates them, no matter who they are, will be eternally barred from entering.

This was a restriction, fitting Beast Clan’s straightforward style nicely.

Entering Hundred Fragrance Collection, Mu Qingge noticed that unlike cities outside with spacious, straight streets, this market had winding roads built along the mountains.

"I heard the streets in Demon Forest markets are pressed by the bodies of the Bear Clan. Those cave dwellings are excavated by the Bear Clan, the tree houses are built by birds, and the residences are constructed by humans doing business here," Chu Nian explained, coming back to her senses, to Mu Qingge.

Though she had never been to Demon Forest, having lived for thousands of years, she still understood more than Mu Qingge.

Two humans entering Hundred Fragrance Collection didn’t attract much attention from the Beast Clan or the Human Clan there. Any extra glances were drawn by Mu Qingge and Chu Nian’s striking appearances, not their Divine Clan identities.

Chu Nian was somewhat distracted, and the market’s items did not pique Mu Qingge’s interest. After wandering the market for a while, they found a human-run inn and rented two rooms.

"Qingge, why did that voice ask me to go to the Phoenix Clan’s territory?" Standing in the corridor outside the room, Chu Nian couldn’t help but ask.

The guide, who had lived in Demon Forest for an unknown amount of time, hearing Chu Nian’s words, kindly warned, "Guests, in Demon Forest, everyone knows the Phoenix Clan’s territory is very exclusive and normally off-limits. If you’re just here for training, it’s better to choose another place and not cause trouble with the Phoenix Clan."

"Is the Phoenix Clan territory difficult to get close to?" Mu Qingge inquired before Chu Nian.

The guide nodded, genuine surprise showing on his honest face, "It’s more than difficult to approach! Without Phoenix Bloodline, anyone who gets close will be burned to death. The Phoenix Clan is both exclusive and protective. If they reason unreasonably, it truly leaves one helpless."

"Alright, thank you very much, brother." Mu Qingge smiled slightly and handed a small piece of Divine Jade to the guide.

The guide received it with great joy, bowing as he backed away.

As he departed, he added a final note of caution, "In Demon Forest, avoid Phoenix Territory, and Dragon Clan territory is inaccessible. Also, note that Mountain Ghosts are a special presence in Demon Forest and must not be desecrated."

With this, he left.

Mu Qingge murmured, "Mountain Ghost?"

Additionally, what does it mean that the Dragon Clan territory is inaccessible?

’It seems this Demon Forest truly is an interesting place.’ Mu Qingge thought to herself and smiled. After being in Demon Forest for so long, Yin Chen should sense her arrival; why has he not come to meet her?

While Mu Qingge was pondering, Chu Nian said, "Qingge, I want to rest inside."

"Are you okay?" Mu Qingge asked with concern.

Chu Nian shook her head with a smile, "I’m fine, just have a headache. Resting for a while will make it better."

Though she did not mention it, Mu Qingge could tell she was conflicted over why the Phoenix Clan had summoned her. Mu Qingge already knew the reason from Hou, yet she did not know how to communicate it to Chu Nian. Anyway, they were already in Demon Forest; soon Chu Nian could find out for herself, so there was no need to overly inform her and disturb her mindset.

"Okay, you rest first. Tomorrow, we depart for the Phoenix Clan territory." Mu Qingge mentioned directly.

Chu Nian paused, raising her gaze to Mu Qingge, "So soon?"

"Since we’ll have to go early or late, why delay? Don’t you want to quickly find out why that voice summoned you?" Mu Qingge said, her clear eyes fixed on Chu Nian.

"No, I want to know." Chu Nian answered affirmatively.

Mu Qingge nodded almost imperceptibly, "That’s settled then. Don’t overthink it, have a good night’s rest, and we set off early tomorrow morning."

"Qingge, thank you." Chu Nian said sincerely.

Mu Qingge smiled slightly and shook her head gently.

Chu Nian nodded lightly, turned, and pushed open her bedroom door. Watching her shut the door, Mu Qingge also headed to the adjacent room and pushed open the door.

Upon opening the door, she sensed something was amiss inside.

Then Yin Chen’s voice echoed in the room, "Do you know that you have a kind of presence that makes others trust, rely on, and even be attached to you? Anyone close to you will unconsciously take you as the lead."

Mu Qingge chuckled, walked calmly into the room, shut the door behind her, and looked at Yin Chen sitting at the table. "Are you referring to Chu Nian?"

"No, I’m referring to everyone." Yin Chen slowly shook his head, correcting Mu Qingge’s words.

"If I were as impressive as you say, I wouldn’t have any enemies." Mu Qingge said amusedly and similarly sat at the table.

She wasn’t at all surprised by Yin Chen being there ahead of her.

"Enemies are just stepping stones for you. You are destined to stand at the peak, and all obstacles are merely thorns to be removed." Yin Chen said, staring seriously at Mu Qingge with his blood-red eyes.

Mu Qingge laughed, "I haven’t seen you for a year, and you’ve become more eloquent."

Yin Chen replied, "This year, while traveling through Four Seas Divine Land and now arriving in Demon Forest, this feeling has grown stronger. I’m fortunate you helped me to stay by your side back then."

Mu Qingge waved her hand dismissively, asking Yin Chen, "Have you found Hou? Don’t tell me you changed your plans and entered Demon Forest ahead of time not because of him."

Yin Chen’s eyes flickered and he nodded, "You’re impossible to deceive. Indeed, I received a message from Hou, urging me to come to Demon Forest quickly."

"And have you met him?" Mu Qingge asked.

Yin Chen nodded but his expression turned grim.

Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed suddenly, "What’s happened?"

"When I saw him, he was gravely injured." Yin Chen replied solemnly.