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Legend has it that Lu Ban's wife died in a fall while riding this paper crane, which inevitably caused him some worry.
Su Feng laughed loudly after hearing this, "Uncle Jiu is overthinking it. This is my improved version, there will definitely be no problem."
After saying that, Su Feng cast a spell, "Then we shall set off. Everyone, please sit tight and hold on!"
Whoosh!
The four mechanical paper cranes took off from the spot, as if propelled by a spiritual force from below, and slowly rose to a higher place.
In the blink of an eye, we were shoulder to shoulder with the white clouds, looking down at the small wooden house built among the banana trees, which was only the size of a finger.
The chilly evening breeze kept brushing past my ears, and what I could see before me was a sky dotted with stars...
Such a beautiful view filled Su Feng with joy and delight.
As Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai gradually got used to this height, they also became excited and shouted loudly at the vast night sky.
The childhood dream of flying, reaching out to pluck stars and touch the moon, has actually come true tonight!
However, compared to their excitement and exhilaration, Uncle Nine was tense, his hands gripping the handrail of the paper crane tightly, not daring to relax for even a moment!
Forget about looking up to admire the vast starry sky, I don't even have the courage to look down.
For a middle-aged man like him, soaring through the clouds was like a fatal flaw, causing his heart to pound wildly. He could only keep reciting the Heart-Cleansing Mantra to try to calm down.
"That was so much fun, Young Master Su!"
Qiu Sheng spread his arms wide, feeling the evening breeze, and opened his mouth as if he could bite off half of the bright moon.
Wencai, on the other paper crane, was sneezing because of the wind. Once the excitement wore off, he could only hug his arms and shiver from the cold.
Guided by the bright moon and stars, the group rode the wind and drifted among the clouds.
The evening breeze swept past them, creating long trails of air that seemed to follow them into the distance.
……
Just as Su Feng said, the journey that would normally take at least four days was completed in just half a day.
We arrived in the skies above the outskirts of Tengteng Town just as the sun was rising.
"It looks like we're about to reach Tengteng Town."
Lower the paper crane slightly so that it can look down from above and observe the situation in the town.
You wouldn't believe it until you see it!
Outside Tengteng Town, a dark mist hung over the town, shrouded in gloom.
Even from that distance, Su Feng could still sense the terror below...
Gathering his spiritual energy, his gaze pierced through the black mist that obscured his vision, and he was finally able to glimpse the hellish world below...
The first thing you see is the streets littered with corpses, men, women, and children, all dried up like mummies, their bellies ripped open, blood flowing everywhere.
Those were only what was visible in the light; in the shadows, pairs of red eyes were simultaneously looking upwards...
That was the gaze of a zombie.
Su Feng sensed something and couldn't help but frown.
This is all that can be seen from above; we'll have to go inside to find out more details...
The spell caused the mechanical paper crane to land on a flat mountain path.
After flying all night, Uncle Nine was finally able to stand on solid ground. As he stepped off the paper crane, his legs felt weak and his head felt lightheaded.
"It seems Uncle Jiu hasn't gotten used to this mode of travel yet..." Su Feng turned around and joked.
Uncle Nine pursed his lips, suppressing a strong urge to vomit, and gently shook his head.
Qiu Shengwencai seemed to have taken a nap on the paper crane. Now full of energy, he packed his luggage and started walking.
Landing a little further away from Tengteng Town was partly to avoid attracting the attention of the zombies in the town, and partly to reunite with Master Huang.
"That's strange... Didn't Master Huang say he was waiting for us here?"
The group arrived at an abandoned shack outside the town, but found no sign of any living people inside.
Uncle Nine searched everywhere, but ultimately could not find any trace of Master Huang.
"Could it be that we arrived too early?"
They were supposed to arrive four days later, but they've arrived so early. Maybe Master Huang hasn't taken his place yet, Uncle Nine thought.
Su Feng shook his head. "Master Huang should have stayed here before."
"What makes you so sure, Young Master Su?"
“Look.” Su Feng squatted down and picked up a piece of dried charcoal from the ground. “Someone stayed here for a few days and made a fire… The surface is still warm, so they probably haven’t been gone long.”
Upon hearing this, Uncle Nine frowned slightly. "Could it be that Master Huang went ahead and entered Tengteng Town first?"
This is terrible!
If the news is true, there are dozens of zombies in Tengteng Town, and the actual number may be even greater!
Going in alone like this is simply courting death!
"Don't jump to conclusions." Su Feng tossed away the charcoal and brushed the charcoal dust from his hands. "Let's get closer and take a look, understand the situation inside, and then make a plan..."
Uncle Nine and the others had no other choice but to agree.
Soon, the group moved up the slope and gradually approached the outskirts of Tengteng Town.
But the closer they got, the denser the black mist overhead became, and the yin energy they sensed became exceptionally rampant.
Su Feng led the group to a stop in front of a bunker and peered into the town.
From this vantage point, you can clearly see the situation inside the town.
Every street and every alleyway is clearly visible...
However, it was not a beautiful scene, but a horrific hell.
Burned houses, countless severed limbs piled up in the streets, barely enough to piece together a complete corpse...
The common feature of the corpses was that they had been drained of blood, leaving them as dry and withered as dead wood. If it weren't for their bulging eyes and gaping mouths, one might mistake them for tree roots clinging to the ground, or perhaps a piece of porcelain that had fallen to the ground.
"Well--"
Despite having prepared himself mentally, Qiu Shengwencai was still taken aback.
"This is too tragic."
The tragic scene at the Marshal's Mansion was still vivid in their minds, and today, seeing the devastation in Tengteng Town, the two men were already pale and their voices trembled as they spoke.
Uncle Nine frowned, his face also pale. "What a tragedy... When something like this happens, the surrounding warlords don't care. If they had sent troops to deal with it sooner, they might have been able to minimize the number of casualties."
But it's too late to say anything now. So much time has passed, there's no one left alive in the town.
"Qiusheng, Wencai, take out the talismans and get ready, we're going in."
Staying outside obviously wouldn't do anything, and if Master Huang really ventured into the Dragon Pool alone, they would have to go in and assist him.
Uncle Jiu gave the instructions, then glanced back at Su Feng.
Looking back now, he realized that his decision to take Master Huang to visit Su Feng was the right one. With Su Feng as a backer, most of the trouble could be avoided.
"Young Master Su, we're going in..."
As if reporting a situation, Uncle Nine asked for Su Feng's opinion.
"Wait a minute..." Su Feng said softly, giving orders to King Kong who was following closely behind, "King Kong, go up to the roof ahead and keep watch for us. Be careful not to make any noise, and do not act without my permission."
Rushing in headfirst is clearly not a good idea.
They split into two groups, with King Kong leading the charge to occupy the highest point. This ensured their advance would not be hindered and allowed them to issue an immediate warning upon discovering zombies.
"Squeaky-"
King Kong, having accepted the mission in a time of crisis, nodded solemnly and then leaped to a high place, silently traversing the eaves of various houses.
Before long, they arrived at the place indicated by Su Feng, and like an eagle, they focused intently on their surroundings.
"Alright, everything should be fine now, let's go in."
After confirming that King Kong was in place, Su Feng nodded to Uncle Nine and the others behind him.
He led the way, advancing little by little into the depths.
Breaking through the fog was like entering a bottomless abyss of darkness, where one was enveloped by an overwhelming chill and a suffocating stench...
The mud and water underfoot were mixed with blood, forming a bloody path.
Qiu Shengwen walked with trepidation, trying not to make a sound, while also making sure he didn't step on anyone's eyeballs or internal organs.
The group cautiously traversed the desolate streets and stopped in front of a restaurant.
"Don't move yet."
Su Feng approached the door, raised his hand, and rapidly moved his five fingers, performing a deduction.
But the result made him frown slightly.
"Young Master Su, how is it?" Uncle Nine asked softly from behind, "Have you found Master Huang's aura?"
"He's in there."
Su Feng pointed to the restaurant directly in front of him and spoke in a low voice.
"Inside?"
Uncle Nine seemed slightly surprised.
Within this town filled with the aura of corpses, spiritual energy was completely obscured, so he could not determine the location of Master Huang.
If what Su Feng said is true, then what is Master Huang doing in this restaurant?
Su Feng did not speak to answer Uncle Jiu's question, and took the lead into the restaurant.
The others behind them had no choice but to tiptoe in as well.
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