CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: TRAPPED IN THE MIST FOREST

EDITOR: DRAGON BOAT TRANSLATION

"This matter actually starts from a month ago. A month ago, the area where the Mist Forest is now was just an ordinary forest. Overnight, it became shrouded in mist. Out of curiosity, some people went in to check it out, but after several days, they didn’t come out. Later, for some unknown reason, people started saying there was treasure inside the Mist Forest, and more people rushed in. Yet, the outcome was the same—no one came out. This included some fifth-level experts, and the mist has been slowly spreading outward," Lord Han introduced directly, clearly knowing Rong Ye’s character well and not daring to delay.

When Nan Hua and the others arrived, they had already gathered some information, which was quite similar to what Lord Han described. After listening to Lord Han’s account, the three exchanged glances but weren’t particularly surprised.

"Besides being unable to get out once you enter, is there anything else unusual about the Mist Forest? Like any sounds or something?" Nan Hua poured a cup of water for Gu Qingqing and waited for her to drink before turning to ask Lord Han.

"No, there’s nothing like that," Lord Han shook his head. "Ever since the Mist Forest started behaving oddly, I’ve set people to keep watch over it, and there haven’t been any strange sounds. Even after those people entered the Mist Forest, no sound came out."

"This place really seems quite eerie." This was the first time Rong Ye heard of a place like the Mist Forest, and he couldn’t help but sigh, looking at Nan Hua, "When are we going in?"

Nan Hua looked at Gu Qingqing and, upon meeting her innocent eyes, smiled, "Little Qingqing, when do you want to go in?"

Seeing everyone’s eyes on her, Gu Qingqing was taken aback, blinked, and gestured with her hands, [Can we go now?]

"Of course we can, as long as Little Qingqing is ready, we can set off anytime," Rong Ye spoke first, not giving Nan Hua a chance to speak.

"Yes, we can set off anytime," Nan Hua said, not minding, glancing at Rong Ye with a light smile.

[Then let’s set off right now!] Gu Qingqing seemed eager, although the Mist Forest appeared dangerous, she had confidence in Rong Ye and Nan Hua. She knew a bit about their cultivation and figured that in a place like Xuantian Continent, there shouldn’t be much that could threaten them!

"Alright, then let’s set off now," Nan Hua stood up and looked at the somewhat excited Lord Han beside him, "Lord Han, please make sure no one goes into the Mist Forest until we return."

He didn’t want anyone else going in after them, only to have to rescue them alongside protecting Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu!

"Okay, okay, I’ll definitely stop others from going in," Lord Han said excitedly, "Lord Nan, Lord Rong, I hope you return soon!"

Rong Ye and Nan Hua gave a nod of non-commitment, then left the City Lord Mansion with Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu.

With their pace, even bringing Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu along, they quickly reached the Mist Forest, thirty miles from Chasing Cloud City.

From afar, the Mist Forest was entirely shrouded in fog, only faint shadows of trees were visible. As for the situation inside, it was just as Lord Han described—completely unclear.

With Nan Hua holding Gu Qingqing, and Rong Ye leading Jun Wu, the two exchanged a look and then stepped into the Mist Forest together.

Upon entering the Mist Forest, everything turned white, nothing could be seen, and nothing could be heard. It seemed like a separate space, and Nan Hua and Gu Qingqing were quickly separated from Jun Wu and Rong Ye.

"Little Five, Rong Ye!" After calling Rong Ye’s name once more, Nan Hua furrowed his brows, confirming that they had indeed been separated from Rong Ye and the others.

"Little Qingqing, don’t worry. Although that boy Rong Ye is arrogant, he is quite reliable and should be fine." Since they were close, he could still see Gu Qingqing’s frowning face, and couldn’t help but comfort her.

Gu Qingqing nodded, but her brow remained furrowed, and her arms around Nan Hua’s neck tightened a little.

Knowing that Gu Qingqing was still worried about Rong Ye and the others, Nan Hua pursed his lips and did not say anything more.

He released his Divine Sense to try to probe the surroundings, but found that what he sensed was the same as what he saw—just a white expanse.

The main issue was, this was originally a forest, there should be plenty of trees. But carrying Gu Qingqing around for quite a while, he hadn’t seen a single tree. Based on his walking speed, he should have left this forest by now, yet he was still within it, as if he’d been walking in circles!

Nan Hua was an Array Master, yet after walking for half a day, he found no trace of any arrays, meaning the Mist Forest was not formed by an array!

Feeling like he had been in the Mist Forest for half an hour, Nan Hua stopped walking and pondered with a frown.

Gu Qingqing also realized it wasn’t simple here and kept her arms around Nan Hua’s neck the entire time. Seeing Nan Hua frowning, she couldn’t help but become nervous, her eyes vigilantly scanning the surroundings before anxiously looking back at Nan Hua.

[Third Elder Brother, have you discovered anything?] Seeing Nan Hua silent for a long time, Gu Qingqing couldn’t help but gesture.

"No, this place is truly strange. I haven’t felt any traces of an array or any magic artifacts. According to Lord Han’s description, this should just be a small forest, but we’ve walked for half an hour without seeing a single tree or leaving this place. Moreover, we haven’t encountered anyone—it’s very odd!" Nan Hua felt slightly troubled; they had initially underestimated this place.

For now, it didn’t seem dangerous, but with everything being white, and no sound or anything else, they couldn’t find a way out. Over time, they might start to unravel.

"Moreover, there’s no Spiritual Power fluctuation here!" This was his biggest concern. With Spiritual Power, they could be trapped for decades or centuries and still be fine. But without it, they wouldn’t last very long.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingqing frowned, her face paling slightly.

This was the first time she encountered such a dangerous situation. Previously, things had seemed dangerous but were almost always solved easily. This time, they didn’t even know what they were facing, much less how to resolve it.

"Don’t worry, I’ll try sending a message to Rong Ye and the others to see if it can get through." Seeing Gu Qingqing was a bit scared but trying to remain calm, Nan Hua hurriedly patted her back and said.

[Then hurry and send it.] Gu Qingqing looked at Nan Hua expectantly, waiting for his result.