The Doctor of the City goes down the mountain

Chapter 2656 How to get out

Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian followed these natives through the winding forest paths and finally stopped in front of an open area.

Before our eyes, a village made of interwoven logs and vines stands quietly, with smoke rising from the chimneys, creating a harmonious and mysterious picture with the surrounding exotic flowers, plants and trees.

"We're here. This is our tribe. As long as we go inside, we won't have to worry about the dangers brought by the night." A native who brought Lin Dong here breathed a sigh of relief.

Just at this time, several natives dressed in animal skins and with simple faces came over. When they saw Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian, two outsiders, curiosity and friendliness flashed in their eyes.

Afterwards, they led the two outsiders, Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian, into the tribe.

As you walk into the village, a primitive and simple atmosphere hits you.

Children were playing in the open space, women were busy with housework, and men were either returning from hunting or sitting around the fire discussing the day's catch.

Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian seemed to have traveled through time and space and came to an isolated paradise.

Soon, they were brought to the largest wooden house in the center of the tribe, where the chief lived.

The light in the room was soft. An old man with white hair and beard and deep eyes sat at the top. He was the chief of the tribe.

He welcomed Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian in an ancient and solemn way. His kind smile was like the warm sun in winter, instantly dispelling some of the uneasiness in the two people's hearts.

The natives who had just brought Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian into the tribe whispered a few words to the tribe leader.

They told the patriarch everything that had happened before.

He also told the clan leader that Lin Dong knew medical skills and could cure the mermaid's poison.

"We heard that among our friends far away there is a doctor who can cure all kinds of diseases. Our entire clan is grateful to you." The clan leader's voice was low and powerful, and every word revealed his recognition and expectation of Lin Dong's ability.

Lin Dong smiled modestly, then began an in-depth conversation with the clan leader.

He briefly described his encounter with Yun Ruo and the purpose of their visit.

When mentioning the outsider who came in that year, a complex emotion flashed in the patriarch's eyes, and then he slowly nodded, indicating his willingness to help.

Under the arrangement of the clan leader, Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian passed through a dense forest deep in the tribe and came to a hidden cave.

The entrance to the cave is cleverly covered by vines, and it would be difficult for outsiders to find it without someone’s guidance.

The light in the cave was dim, but a faint sword energy could be vaguely felt, which made people feel awe involuntarily.

As we went deeper, a figure gradually became clear. The man was in ragged clothes, with long hair draped over his shoulders, holding an ancient long sword, sitting quietly with his eyes closed, as if he was isolated from the world.

He is the legendary sword-crazy monk, a powerful celestial being who was famous decades ago.

"Senior, I am Lin Dong, a junior, and I have come to pay a special visit to you with my friend Yun Ruoxian." Lin Dong bowed respectfully, and his voice echoed in the empty cave.

The knife-crazy monk slowly opened his eyes, his eyes like lightning, and instantly swept over Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian, looking a little excited: "You also came in from the outside world?"

Lin Dong nodded, "Senior, can we talk alone?"

"Of course." It seems that this person also wants to get some information about the outside world from Lin Dong.

Lin Dong obviously wanted to learn from him about this strange space and how to get out.

The tribe leader spoke at the right time: "You guys chat first. I'll go back to the tribe. Come to the tribe later. We'll hold a barbecue dinner to entertain you."

After saying that, the clan leader left first, and only Lin Dong, Yun Ruoxian, and this senior were left here.

Lin Dong bowed and asked him, "I wonder what your name is, Senior?"

The man sighed and said leisurely, "My name is Knife Maniac!"

"Sword Maniac?" Upon hearing this name, Yun Ruoxian took a step forward and said softly, "Senior, I have heard of your name for a long time. I never thought that we would meet here again. It is really a blessing."

This sword-crazy monk was once a member of the Heaven Realm Alliance. However, he suddenly disappeared a few decades ago, making the people of the Heaven Realm Alliance think that he had fallen.

He didn't expect that he would be trapped here.

Dao Chi Jushi shook his head slightly, a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes: "Several decades ago, I came to this Earth Dragon Palace with several Taoist friends of equal strength. We were lucky enough to enter it, but we were trapped in the second level."

"Ah, this place is so scary. It seems to be a space of its own, making it impossible for people to use their internal energy. I never thought that after decades, someone would come in here."

"Thinking back to when I was a dignified warrior of the second heaven, I ended up living here like a savage for decades. How pathetic..."

When Lin Dong heard this, he felt a strong sense of worry in his heart.

The other party was a celestial realm warrior of the second level, but he was trapped here for decades.

What about them?

They wouldn’t be the same as each other, right?

Lin Dong doesn't want to die here quietly.

"Since you have been here for decades, you should know how to get out, right?" Lin Dong asked, "I heard from some of the natives here before that there were several outsiders here decades ago."

"You all wanted to cross the sea and leave this place, but in the end, you were the only one who returned empty-handed, while the others all died."

"Senior, do you already know how to leave?"

Hearing this, the knife-crazy monk seemed to recall something, and a trace of pain and unbearableness flashed in his eyes.

However, after hesitating for a long time, Daochi Jushi told Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian how to get out.

"Of course you can go out, but it's very difficult."

"To leave this strange space, the first thing we have to face is the sea that looks peaceful but is actually fraught with danger."

He spoke slowly, his eyes deep, as if he had engraved every inch of waves in that sea in his heart.

"Beyond the sea is our unknown destination, and also where our hope lies. There stands a majestic mountain, which is not only a masterpiece of nature, but also the only way to leave here." Dao
Lin Dong frowned when he heard this. He knew very well how difficult it would be for him to face without his inner energy in this journey full of unknowns and challenges.

"Without internal energy, our strength will be greatly reduced. This sea and mountain will undoubtedly be a huge test for us."

Yun Ruoxian bit her lower lip lightly, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "Even so, we can't give up. Since the seniors have found a way out, we will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties and regain our freedom."

The knife-crazy monk nodded in approval, but then smiled bitterly and said, "When I first came in, I had the same attitude as you when I learned about this method of leaving."

"But now I regret it. If I hadn't gone with you, I wouldn't be the only one alive."

"Alas, it is too difficult for us to leave here after losing our internal energy."

(End of this chapter)