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Chapter 443: A Small Iron Piece [10,000 Words!] (Part 1)
Chapter 443: A Small Iron Piece [10,000 Words!] (Part 1)
Fang Che frowned: "I'm verifying my suspicions about the beasts digging at the boundaries... It seems they are undoubtedly searching for something."
Yan Bei Han stared with round eyes: "How did you verify it?"
Fang Che glared: "Isn't this your suspicion?"
"But I haven't verified it yet."
"So I'm verifying your suspicion is correct."
Yan Bei Han's eyes widened: "..."
I couldn't understand what he was saying.
"Let's go, head back. It's getting late. This time, we can try getting closer to this side."
"Okay."
Yan Bei Han was also curious.
Such strange matters left me perplexed, I couldn't sleep at all.
In the evening, the two moved their hiding place quite a bit.
Then, with early preparations, the area above their bodies was fortified to an extreme.
As expected, when the moon was high in the sky, the beast horde appeared in large numbers again, surging from all directions.
Another crazy night of work, yet there was no dispute between them.
Each did their own thing.
You dug your hole, and I dug mine.
At dawn, they whistled and scattered.
Fang Che went out to conduct various experiments again.
For four consecutive days.
Fang Che had discovered that the beasts' digging direction was southeast.
They dug in a grand manner, heading southeast.
Regarding the areas they had dug, the beasts dug again, going deeper... Then, they followed the main force.
Extremely disciplined.
No powerful beasts were seen giving commands, but every night, these beasts came to dig holes, never late. At dawn, they collectively departed, never lingering.
Just like the guards at the grand hall, taking shifts on time.
"This seems to be... a job?" Yan Bei Han was also shocked by her own discovery.
"I don't understand."
Fang Che was concise.
The two were now relaxed. Here, it was extremely safe.
When Fang Che first discovered so many powerful beasts, he thought this time they were doomed. Little did he expect that this place was safer than any other.
The beasts just worked, completely ignoring the two ants here.
The two enjoyed their leisure, practicing martial arts during the day and taking walks in the beasts' work area at night.
Yan Bei Han went a few times and didn't want to go again, it was just a pile of stones, nothing interesting.
But Fang Che still went every night.
Indefatigable.
"Why do you go there every night?" Yan Bei Han was getting annoyed.
Fang Che went, and the little white tiger and the little bear followed. He was left alone.
After staying for two nights, she started following him again.
But it was boring.
The biggest role was for the little white tiger to act as a landmark for Fang Che. Later, even the landmark wasn't needed...
She just watched as Fang Che ran back and forth every night. She didn't know what this lunatic was up to! Later, she also followed Fang Che's frenzied running.
Fang Che was astonished, shocked: "You're running too?"
"Yes."
"Why are you running?"
"Why are you running?"
"I'm practicing light martial arts."
"I'm also practicing light martial arts."
"..."
Fang Che was speechless.
But Yan Bei Han was actually reminded by this statement. Indeed, every night, she secretly followed Fang Che's frenzied light martial arts training. And after a few days, the results were remarkable.
Fang Che was a bit speechless, I wasn't practicing light martial arts, sister... But Yan Bei Han's sneaky training method deeply moved him.
With this girl's intellect, if she doesn't meet an untimely demise, she might truly become a formidable Guardian against a powerful enemy! Fang Che constantly followed the beasts southeast, and every night, the beasts expanded their territory, and he gradually moved his camp forward.
Gradually, the iron piece in his spiritual sea felt more and more intense, the white light becoming clearer. The pulling sensation also became more and more familiar.
The little bear always stayed on his chest, acting coquettish and cute, never leaving.
Moreover, she was obedient and well-behaved, increasing Fang Che's sense of reliance.
Yan Bei Han tried to snatch the little bear several times, and she squealed as if she was about to be beaten to death, unwilling. After Yan Bei Han scolded her a few times, she stopped bothering him and just played with the little tiger.
I don't know how long they walked, but the white light finally stabilized and stopped growing.
The iron piece inside seemed smoother.
Now it didn't look like an iron piece anymore, but rather a small jade plaque.
Finally... on this day.
The beast horde continued digging forward... Fang Che finally felt a strong attraction.
It was a very clear feeling: it's here!
The beasts didn't stop.
After discovering nothing, they continued advancing forward.
Daytime.
Fang Che held the little bear, standing on a pile of dug-up rocks.
The iron piece in his spiritual sea spun rapidly, giving off an impatient feeling.
It's here!
Fang Che looked down, silent.
Then, he turned and walked away.
It wasn't the right time. If they made any moves, it would attract the beast horde that had just left, and that would be the end.
As Fang Che walked back, leaving the area he was standing.
The iron piece in his spiritual sea spun violently, showing intense unwillingness.
The little bear obediently lay on Fang Che's chest, very calm.
"Why are we going back so early today?"
Yan Bei Han asked.
"I'm a bit tired. Let's head back early to rest."
Fang Che looked at the beasts still advancing forward, and said solemnly.
"I don't believe you've discovered something."
Yan Bei Han didn't believe Fang Che's nonsense.
"There is a discovery. But the beasts haven't gone far."
"Fang Che said, "We can wait for another two nights without any issues."
Yan Beihan's interest was piqued, "What did you discover?"
"I'm not sure yet."
Fang Che explained, "We'll only know once we confirm what it is."
Yan Beihan suggested, "Then I'll join you when the time comes."
She obediently replied, "If there's truly something good, I won't fight you for it."
Fang Che knew that he couldn't leave her behind, so he nodded, "Alright."
"You're not afraid that I might compete with you, and you don't refuse," Yan Beihan was quite satisfied.
Fang Che sighed, "Do you know what is the most difficult thing to resist in this world?"
"What is it?"
Yan Beihan asked curiously.
"It's the greed of men and the curiosity of women," Fang Che answered.
"Any existence that fights against these two will be crushed, no matter how powerful they are!" Fang Che stated with a smile.
"I won't do such a thing. It's not a big deal, so it's better to go with the flow. Why bother causing trouble?"
Yan Beihan pondered, "The most difficult things to resist are... the greed of men and the curiosity of women? Is that so?"
"Of course."
"No wonder you're so agreeable," Yan Beihan remarked.
"How can I not be agreeable?" Fang Che asked.
Yan Beihan gave him a sidelong glance, "I told you not to follow, but you insisted, and now you're unhappy. I can't beat you, so the result is that I get beaten by you..."
"Then let's skip this process, and I'll just agree. Everyone's happy."
"Hahaha!" Yan Beihan laughed, "I see you're being reasonable!"
Fang Che noticed that Yan Beihan was different from other women; she was straightforward and generous. She laughed openly, not shy or reserved like some other women.
Of course, there were also downsides: whenever she felt embarrassed, she would hit people.
She used hitting people to hide her embarrassment, and she hit them extra hard...
When she felt shy, she hit people!
When she was flustered, she hit people!
When she was embarrassed, she hit people!
The bigger advantage was that she was reasonable.
Whenever she felt that she was in the wrong, she would never argue like other women. Instead, she acknowledged her own fault and felt embarrassed...
Her voice became softer, and she lost her confidence. She couldn't even act tough like she usually did.
Even with the identity and status of 'Only Me Religion', she made people feel clear and lovable.
"Have you ever thought about the rules of the Yin Yang Realm after we enter it? What about the ring you gave us, and the rules of that realm?" Fang Che asked.
"Of course, I remember. Every time we face a life-and-death crisis, a crack will appear on the ring," Yan Beihan explained.
"Yes. But now that I think about it, this world seems almost as big as the outside world, and there are only less than two thousand people inside. They are also scattered."
"So, according to common sense, these people should also rarely encounter each other, right?" Fang Che asked.
"Yes, the areas we've traveled through are definitely more extensive than others. The chances of them encountering each other are even slimmer."
"Then the question arises: why have we faced nine life-and-death crises?" Fang Che inquired.
Yan Beihan was silent, deep in thought.
"As we journeyed, although we didn't seek trouble, new situations kept arising wherever we went."
"Even if we wanted to stay in one place, it's impossible. Can others do it?" Fang Che asked.
"Now, after more than two years, we can't even meet others. The world is so vast, and the chances of meeting others are even fewer," Yan Beihan said.
Fang Che remained silent, he stated, "We've had nine life-and-death crises, such a high number of times. With our current cultivation, we can almost be considered at the forefront. Who else among those who entered with us could also bring such crises to us?"
Yan Beihan nodded silently, agreeing wholeheartedly.
"So, the new question is: what should we do to provoke hostility from these monster beasts?" Fang Che asked.
"If we encounter them, we can't avoid it. But what if we don't encounter anything? What if we just lie low in this realm? Will we still face such crises?"
Yan Beihan furrowed her brows, pondering.
"As we've traveled, we've faced new situations wherever we went, even though we didn't seek trouble."
"Even if we wanted to stay put, it's impossible. Can others do it?" Fang Che asked.
"Now, after this long time, we can't even meet others. The world is vast, and the chances of meeting others are few," Yan Beihan said.
"So, along the way, we've traveled through so many forests. Have you ever seen any heavenly treasures or materials?" Fang Che inquired.
"This is indeed a rare occurrence. It's like the time White Tiger Mother gave you that, and it's the first time I've seen it in this world."
Yan Beihan's eyes flashed with understanding.
"Then what does the Heavenly Palace and Netherworld mean by handing over three-tenths of the heavenly materials and earthly treasures...?" Fang Che asked.
"..."
Yan Beihan fell silent again.
After a long while, she said in a heavy tone, "I'll have to figure it out as I go."
Three days later, the rolling beast tide had moved far away from their location.
Both Fang Che and Yan Beihan broke through.
Fang Che reached the Sixth Rank of Martial Marquis, and Yan Beihan reached the Third Rank of Martial King.
This time, Yan Beihan remained calm and composed, unlike her previous state of anger and frustration. Instead, she accepted the situation with tranquility.
She even seemed a little pleased.
"Hey, why are you so calm this time?" Fang Che was surprised.
"The higher your strength, the better it is for me as well. At least our chances of survival increase," Yan Beihan explained.
"There are some complex situations where my experience might not be as useful as your higher cultivation. But with your improved cultivation, you'll be able to react faster and lead us to safety," Yan Beihan added.
Fang Che chuckled, "You've become quite open-minded."
"Hmph," Yan Beihan said, hugging her arms. "Anyway, our cultivation here won't be useful outside. Once we're out, everything will return to normal. It's better to be prepared for any psychological gap."
"Thanks for the reminder," Fang Che said sincerely.
Yan Beihan liked this about Fang Che: whenever she pointed out his shortcomings or brought up something he hadn't noticed before, Fang Che would never puff up his face in denial. Instead, he would immediately acknowledge and rectify it.
This was very similar to Yan Beihan's own approach to handling matters.
In Yan Beihan's opinion, it was normal to use schemes and tricks against enemies, to be cunning and crafty, and to employ various strategies. However, in daily life, it was better to keep things as simple as possible.
Acknowledging one's shortcomings and facing them head-on was the mark of a qualified martial artist.
"No wonder you were able to single-handedly dominate the world in the Incubation to Divinity Program. But this attitude towards learning and absorbing is not something an ordinary person could have."
Yan Beihan's evaluation of the Night Demon grew higher.
"The only drawback is his limited background, which hinders his cultivation. But there's nothing we can do about it. As a low-level cultivator, being able to progress so quickly already makes him a genius!"
At dawn, Fang Che and Yan Beihan set off on time, heading towards the place they had sensed before.
Little Bear and Little White Tiger followed them.
During these days, the iron shard in Fang Che's spiritual sense also calmed down, returning to its original shape, and the surrounding halo disappeared.
But when they reached the place they had sensed before, the halo lit up automatically as Fang Che walked around.
Fang Che paid close attention to the changes in the iron shard.
He had a strange feeling—this iron shard seemed to have a significant connection with the Yin Yang Realm.
Moreover...
He lowered his head, his eyes casting a strange, unreadable gaze towards Little Bear, who was nestled in his arms.
This little guy... also seemed to have a connection with the Yin Yang Realm, and... with the iron shard in his spiritual sense.
This feeling was inexplicable, and he had no basis for it.
But ever since this guess arose in Fang Che's mind, he became increasingly certain.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the middle of the Yin Yang Realm.
Fang Che even saw the two footprints he had left behind when he last departed, embedded in the stones.
"It's here," Fang Che said.
He drew his sword and slashed it down, using the sword like a shovel. A large pile of soil and rocks was unearthed.
"What are you doing? Digging a hole?" Yan Beihan exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes," Fang Che replied.
"What are you looking for?"
"I don't know. It's just that the last time I stood here, I suddenly felt an impulse, as if there's something beneath us..."
Fang Che told a perfect lie, "So... let's dig down and see what we find."
Yan Beihan didn't doubt him at all.
This was their first time entering the Yin Yang Realm for both of them.
If Fang Che had prepared for this outside, Yan Beihan felt that even if she went crazy, she wouldn't believe such an absurd thing!
"I'll help you dig," Yan Beihan said, joining in.
"How big should we dig?"
"I don't know. Let's start with a five-zhang radius. We'll adjust as we go. I estimate we'll need to dig deep, as the dozens of zhang above have already been dug and filled by the monster beasts."
"Then let's make it a ten-zhang radius. Five zhang doesn't sound small, but as we dig deeper, it'll be like a well," Yan Beihan said.
"Alright."
The two of them worked swiftly, one on the left and the other on the right.
In less than an hour, they reached the depth that the monster beasts hadn't been able to dig.
"Be careful not to cause a collapse," Fang Che reminded.
"I know. I've already solidified the soil on my side," Yan Beihan said.
"Good."
"How deep should we dig? I don't know."
"I don't know either. Let's just keep digging until we find something. If we don't, we'll keep digging," Fang Che said.
"Are you sure there's something here?" Yan Beihan asked.
"Not sure," Fang Che replied.
"It's just a feeling."
Yan Beihan sighed, "If we don't find anything, aren't we just digging an endless, useless hole in this world?"
"Then we'll have to do it anyway."
"I'm such an idiot."
Yan Beihan sighed, "I'm actually doing such a foolish thing with you... sigh, this plan is so unreliable."
"Anyway, it's better than doing nothing.
(End of Chapter)
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