Huang Qingshan spoke.
Zhang Wei did not refuse. He knew that Wunian had also promised to help rescue the Huang family's grand elder and accompany him, which would at least provide some support and reduce the danger.
Immediately after.
Once Zhang Wei agreed, Huang Qingshan did not keep him in suspense and continued:
"Alright, I'll arrange it for you then. Since Zhang Wei, you've agreed to rescue the Huang family's grand elder, I'll tell you some things that were inconvenient to disclose before, so you can be prepared in advance."
"Rescuing the Huang family's grand elder isn't about directly saving him, but rather about you going to a place to retrieve something. That something can cure the Huang family's grand elder."
"That place is very dangerous. If one's physical body isn't strong enough, going there is essentially a one-way trip. This is why we need people with strong physical bodies to help."
"I just told you that the Wei Dao Division organized the first batch of people to go there. They went to this place, and you saw the danger – four people died. I'll get the report for you to explain the specific situation, Zhang Wei, please wait a moment."
Regarding the rescue of the Huang family's grand elder and Zhang Wei's safety, Huang Qingshan dared not be negligent. He hurried to get the report information from the first batch of people who went.
Not long after.
While Zhang Wei and Qiu Xiaolin chatted for a while longer, Huang Qingshan returned.
Holding the report, he said directly:
"The first batch of people numbered 20, all carefully selected. Their physical bodies were comparable to zombies, and their strength was at least at the Qilin Guard level. Among them, three cultivated Buddhist techniques and achieved the Vajra Body. These three also went the deepest into that place."
"Unfortunately, they all failed and couldn't find that item. They all felt they couldn't bear it midway and turned back. Four of them unfortunately sacrificed their lives."
"According to those who went with them, one of the four died because his physical body couldn't withstand it. The other three went too deep; two died of poisoning, and one died because he couldn't bear it due to going too deep."
Hearing this, Zhang Wei couldn't help but ask:
"Poisoned? What did they die of poisoning from?"
Huang Qingshan replied:
"That place has miasma, which is poisonous and has a certain invasive quality. This is the most important reason why those who go need strong physical bodies. If the physical body can't withstand the miasma, they die. The deeper you go, the heavier the miasma."
"So, Zhang Wei, you mustn't underestimate that place. Don't think that because 20 people went and only four died, the death rate seems low and they could retreat safely. That's not necessarily true. That place is fraught with danger. The reason fewer died is that the Wei Dao Division had instructed the first batch of people to be cautious and not go too deep."
"Because the Wei Dao Division's analysis predicted that the place would be difficult, and it was highly likely that the first batch of people would fail, serving only as a vanguard."
"Furthermore."
"Besides miasma, what other dangers exist can only be found in some ancient texts. It is said there are also poisonous insects, poisonous plants, and so on. In short, it is very dangerous and should not be underestimated."
Facing Huang Qingshan's explanation.
Zhang Wei nodded in response and asked curiously:
"Captain Huang, where is that place?"
Unfortunately.
This time, Huang Qingshan did not answer Zhang Wei. With an apologetic look, he said:
"I'm sorry, Zhang Wei. This is because if that place were exposed, ill-intentioned individuals, such as those from the Sen Luo Division, might cause trouble and destroy that place to prevent the rescue of the Huang family's grand elder. Therefore, I cannot disclose it for now."
Upon hearing this.
Zhang Wei was not surprised. He had already guessed it when Huang Qingshan was explaining the report earlier. If the other party truly intended to reveal the location, they would have said so from the beginning instead of being vague. He only asked out of curiosity.
Zhang Wei then responded:
"It's alright, I understand. The Sen Luo Division has already targeted the grandson of the Huang family's grand elder. It's not impossible they would target the Huang family's grand elder as well. For sacrificial rituals, the better the item sacrificed, the better the effect."
Huang Qingshan nodded in agreement:
"Using the Huang family's grand elder for a sacrifice would definitely yield the best results, so we cannot rule out the possibility of the Sen Luo Division targeting the Huang family's grand elder, especially since he is injured."
After chatting with Huang Qingshan for a while longer, as the high-speed train announced its imminent arrival, Zhang Wei hung up the phone.
While waiting for the high-speed train to pull into the station.
Zhang Wei recalled the content of his conversation with Huang Qingshan and murmured to himself:
"A place with miasma, poisonous insects, and poisonous plants, where could it be?"
"Such places are rare both domestically and internationally."
He thought of some places, both abroad and domestically, but unfortunately, with limited information, he couldn't determine which one was correct.
Lost in thought.
Zhang Wei walked out of the high-speed train station. Upon seeing the two graceful figures waiting for him at the exit, he immediately put his thoughts aside and walked towards them:
"Hello, my two beloved consorts. A day apart feels like three autumns; I have missed you terribly."
Qiu Xiaolin and Lu Lianxue burst into laughter.
In response.
Zhang Wei spoke again:
"What do you say? What's the plan now?"
Qiu Xiaolin blinked her large, watery eyes, a cute smile gracing her small, round face:
"It's still early, it's only noon. Shall we go eat first? Xiaoxue hasn't eaten yet, and she said she wants to eat with you."
Lu Lianxue pinched Qiu Xiaolin:
"That's not true. It's actually you who said you wanted to eat together after waiting for me, and you also said you'd eat after I arrived."
Watching the two of them speak back and forth.
Zhang Wei pushed up his imaginary glasses and said:
"Since there's no plan, I suggest we go to the figurine store now."
Upon hearing the words "figurine store."
Qiu Xiaolin and the two of them looked at him simultaneously, as if they had rehearsed it, and said in unison:
"Okay!"
They couldn't help but exchange glances, each smiling charmingly.
Afterward.
Taking advantage of the weekend, and with Qiu Xiaolin present, Zhang Wei took them to visit a figurine store. He knew both of them were very fond of anime, and their conversations never ceased about anime along the way. Even the places they went to were either figurine stores or anime-themed restaurants.
All the way until evening.
Zhang Wei took them to a hotel, which was an anime-themed e-sports hotel.
Then...
...
The next day.
Zhang Wei woke up.
Looking at Lu Lianxue and Qiu Xiaolin, who were exhausted from playing League of Legends with him all night, he smiled:
"Indeed, I now understand why humans are social animals."
Afterward.
Zhang Wei woke the two of them up and pointed to the first ray of dawn light outside the window:
"Look, it's early morning. With this first ray of sunlight shining in, shouldn't we have a game early in the morning?"
Just as Qiu Xiaolin and the others were about to respond.
Ring, ring.
Zhang Wei's phone rang.
"Uh..."
The sudden ringtone made Zhang Wei's mouth twitch, and he said somewhat speechlessly:
"Who is this crazy person calling so early in the morning?"
Zhang Wei initially didn't plan to answer, intending to finish his current tasks first. However, Lu Lianxue glanced at the caller ID and urged Zhang Wei to answer the phone first.
...