Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 154 Sweet Companion

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and finally took the jade slip. He understood that for some things, escaping would not solve the problem, and only by facing it bravely could one find the real answer.

Seeing this, the old man nodded with satisfaction, then turned into a stream of light and disappeared between heaven and earth.

"Xingchen, do we really have to believe him?" Nanli looked at the disappearing old man, feeling uneasy.

Gao Xingchen clenched the jade slip in his hand and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Li'er, no matter what, we must find out the truth and control our own destiny!"

Nan Li looked at Gao Xingchen's determined eyes and felt much more at ease. She knew that no matter how difficult and dangerous the future would be, as long as they were together, they would be able to overcome it.

The two decided to put the old man's words aside for the time being and enjoy this rare peaceful time. They took Xiao Hei with them and traveled to many beautiful places.

They once strolled in the starlit forest, feeling the tranquility and beauty of the night; they once stood by the vast sea, admiring the magnificent scenery of sunrise and sunset; they once stood on the top of the misty mountain, overlooking the vast earth, feeling their own insignificance and the greatness of nature.

During this journey, the relationship between Gao Xingchen and Nan Li became deeper. They experienced the ups and downs together, shared happiness together, and the tacit understanding and trust between them deepened.

Xiao Hei has also grown a lot during this period. It is no longer the cute little pet, but has become Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's right-hand man. It can not only help them find the route, but also warn of danger, and even play a significant role in battle.

However, a peaceful life is always short-lived.

On this day, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li came to a quiet valley. The valley was filled with birdsong and flowers, and the scenery was pleasant, just like a paradise.

"Xingchen, look, what is that?" Nanli said in surprise, pointing to an abnormality deep in the valley.

Gao Xingchen looked in the direction of Nanli's finger, and saw faint bursts of strange light emanating from there, as if something was attracting them.

An inexplicable premonition came to their minds. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other and saw a hint of excitement and anticipation in each other's eyes.

They took Xiao Hei with them and walked cautiously in the direction of the light... Gao Xingchen and Nan Li carefully pushed aside the vines that blocked their view, and suddenly the view in front of them was clear. It was a valley surrounded by mountains. In the center of the valley, an ancient stone gate stood tall. The stone gate was carved with intricate patterns and emitted a faint fluorescence. It was this light that attracted the two to come.

"Could this be the legendary secret place?" Nan Li's beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement.

Gao Xingchen did not speak, but cautiously released his spiritual sense and probed towards the stone door. An ancient and powerful aura rushed towards him, which shocked his heart. This aura was as vast as the sea and unfathomable, which made him understand that there must be an unknown secret behind this stone door.

"Be careful, Xingchen." Nanli reminded softly.

Gao Xingchen nodded, held Nan Li's hand, and the two of them simultaneously injected spiritual power into the grooves on the stone door. With a roar, the stone door slowly opened, and a dazzling light shone through the cracks in the door. When the light faded, a scene of birdsong and flowers appeared before the two of them.

"Such a rich spiritual energy!" Gao Xingchen couldn't help but exclaimed.

The scene in front of him was beautiful, with exotic flowers and plants blooming, towering ancient trees lush and green, and waterfalls and springs, just like a fairyland. The most amazing thing was that the spiritual energy here was much richer than that of the outside world, it was simply a holy place for cultivation.

"Let's go in and take a look." Gao Xingchen took Nan Li's hand and excitedly stepped into the secret realm.

The scene in the secret realm is more vast than what you see outside, with undulating mountains, crisscrossing rivers, and all kinds of rare and exotic animals roaming around, full of vitality. What surprised the two even more was that they found that there were many rare spiritual medicines growing here, and even some ancient recipes that had long been lost.

"Xingchen, look, this is..." Nanli pointed at a spiritual herb in front of him that was emitting a faint golden light and exclaimed in surprise.

"This is Golden Sun Grass, the main ingredient for refining the Barrier Breaking Pill!" Gao Xingchen recognized the origin of this precious spiritual herb at a glance.

The Barrier Breaking Pill is a precious elixir that can break through bottlenecks. It is exactly what they need right now. The two were overjoyed and carefully picked the Golden Sun Grass.

In the following days, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li practiced hard in this secret realm and comprehended the ancient heritage in the secret realm. Gao Xingchen's attainments in formations improved by leaps and bounds, and Nan Li's assassination skills also improved. In addition to practicing, the two would explore the mysteries of the secret realm together to find more opportunities.

This period of time was their happiest time. Away from the hustle and bustle of the world, they were accompanied by each other, making progress together, and their feelings were heating up unknowingly.

However, Gao Xingchen always felt uneasy, because he knew that the peaceful life would not last forever. Sooner or later, they would have to face the outside world and those unresolved problems...

Life in the secret realm is peaceful and beautiful, just like a paradise. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li are enjoying the rare peace and sweetness while practicing.

One day, Gao Xingchen woke up from his training and found Nanli reading an ancient book intently. He quietly approached, hugged Nanli from behind, and asked softly, "What are you reading?"

Nan Li put down the book, turned around, and smiled gently. "I'm researching a pill that can enhance the power of the mind."

Gao Xingchen became interested when he heard this. "Oh? Tell me about it."

Nan Li then told him in detail the recipe and refining method of the elixir recorded in the book. After Gao Xingchen finished listening, he pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that we have collected all the spiritual medicines needed for this elixir."

"Yes," Nan Li nodded, "but it's extremely difficult to refine. I'm not completely sure yet."

"Why don't we try it together?" Gao Xingchen suggested.

"Okay." Nan Li agreed readily.

So, the two began to work on refining the elixir. Gao Xingchen was proficient in formations and had perfect control over the temperature; Nan Li was meticulous and handled the medicinal materials just right. The two cooperated tacitly and supported each other. After 49 days of hard work, they finally refined a furnace of crystal clear elixir.

The elixir exudes a faint fragrance that is refreshing and refreshing. Just taking a sip of it makes people feel refreshed and relaxed.

"Success!" Nan Li looked at Gao Xingchen with joy, his eyes full of admiration.

Gao Xingchen packed the pills into bottles, handed one to Nan Li, and said with a smile: "This pill can not only enhance the power of the mind, but also resist the erosion of the inner demon. It will be of great benefit to our future cultivation."

Nan Li took the pill and put it away carefully, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. Gao Xingchen's kindness to her was always reflected in these subtle details, which made her cherish it even more.

Gao Xingchen returned to the sect and distributed the refined elixir to everyone. After taking the elixir, the disciples' cultivation speed improved by leaps and bounds, and the entire sect was full of vigor and vitality. Under the leadership of Gao Xingchen, the sect became increasingly prosperous and became one of the most powerful sects in the Nine Star Realm.

As time goes by, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's feelings become deeper. They have worked together and experienced countless hardships, and have already recognized each other.

On a moonlit night with sparse stars, Gao Xingchen finally plucked up the courage to propose to Nan Li.

"Li'er, marry me!" Gao Xingchen knelt on one knee, holding a crystal clear ring in his hand, looking at Nan Li affectionately.

Nan Li nodded gently with tears in her eyes. "I do."

The entire sect was immersed in a joyful atmosphere. Everyone was happy for Gao Xingchen and Nanli, hoping that they could be happy forever.

However, just as Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were preparing to hold their wedding and officially become husband and wife, a sudden piece of news broke their peaceful life and cast a shadow on this sweet love story...

As time went by, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's feelings grew stronger. They worked hand in hand, experienced countless hardships together, and had already recognized each other. On a moonlit night, Gao Xingchen finally plucked up the courage to propose to Nan Li.

The entire sect was immersed in a joyful atmosphere. Everyone was happy for Gao Xingchen and Nan Li, hoping that they could live happily forever. The lights were lit and the atmosphere was festive. Everyone was busy preparing for the upcoming grand wedding.

However, at this moment, a petite bird flew onto Gao Xingchen's shoulder, interrupting the joyful atmosphere. It held a black letter in its mouth. There was no mark on the envelope, but it exuded a chilling atmosphere. Gao Xingchen frowned slightly, and an ominous premonition came into his mind. He unfolded the letter, and a line of blood-red handwriting came into his sight. The handwriting was sloppy, but it was so powerful that it could be seen through the paper:

"Want to get married? Unless you can stop the catastrophe from happening! Otherwise, everyone will be buried with your happiness!"

These two short sentences were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the joy in Gao Xingchen's heart and casting a shadow on the upcoming wedding...