Chapter 3

Under the cover of night, in complete darkness, there stood a massive mountain range near Wuzhen, known as Yanlang Mountain! Before the mountain path, a figure quietly approached.

By the moonlight, it was revealed to be Meng Fan, his small face clenched, slowly approaching the foot of Yanlang Mountain, but with some hesitation.

Yanlang Mountain was a peak of the Qinglong Mountain Range. If one ventured deeper, it would be a place of endless peril. It was rumored that there, there were fierce beasts that could rival the strength of Qi practitioners!

At the foot of this ancient mountain, there stood a massive stone tablet, inscribed with four large characters: "No Entry!"

Wuzhen, where Meng Fan lived, had a long tradition and some ancient rules. One of the strictest rules was that no one except the Wuzhen Guard Team was allowed to enter Yanlang Mountain.

This rule was established to prevent others from rashly entering and being killed by the fierce beasts in Yanlang Mountain. It was also to prevent the loss of the medicinal herbs found within the mountain.

Although Yanlang Mountain was home to fierce beasts, it also contained medicinal herbs that could make Qi practitioners drool. However, these herbs were collected by the Wuzhen Guard Team.

Even with the capabilities of the Wuzhen Guard Team, they only dared to wander near the foot of Yanlang Mountain and did not dare to venture too deep. After all, within it lay the perilous Qinglong Mountain Range, and no one could guarantee they wouldn't offend a powerful existence. Therefore, the medicinal herbs they obtained were extremely limited.

The only method Meng Fan could think of was to take advantage of the night and冒险进入这烟狼山之中，看看能否取得一株灵药。

哪怕是一株一品灵药，也足以暂时缓解心兰体内的伤势。但让孟凡犹豫的原因是，违反族规的后果极为严重，上次有一个私自进山的族人被族长抓到，重重地挨了五十板子。

想到那些粗大的板子落在自己身上，孟凡的小脸也不由得出现了一丝紧张之色，那个族人是成年人，仍然被打得皮开肉绽，鲜血淋漓，而自己这小身板怕是要被直接打残不可。

但想到家中可能忍受寒疾的母亲，孟凡咬紧牙关，一步踏入这漆黑的丛林之中，与黑暗融为一体。

漆黑的山道被无数树木遮掩，月光只能隐约透过森林洒落其中。山路陡峭，甚至可以说是没有路，想要在其中行走只能凭借感觉。

孟凡借着微弱的月光向山道走去，身体紧绷，处于黑暗之中，说不害怕是不可能的，但孟凡紧咬牙关，强行保持镇定。

经历了家族巨变，从孟凡记事以来便知道要为一心将自己养大的母亲分担一些事情，所以骨子里有一种比同龄人更多的坚毅。

呼呼！

微风吹过丛林，在黑暗中唯有孟凡一道孤独的身影和周围树木的刷刷声。一边行走，一边查看四周，希望能在丛林中找到一株护卫队遗留的灵药。

在这种时刻，孟凡不敢有任何大意，在烟狼山中什么事情都有可能发生，即使是达到炼魂境界的人进入这里也没有全身而退的把握。

但在半个时辰之后，让孟凡有些失望的是，自己已经进入了烟狼山边缘深处的地方，但别说珍贵的灵药，连一株一品灵药都没有看到。

小脸有些阴沉，孟凡无奈地嘟囔道：

“哼，这灵药果然不是那么好拿的，看来边缘地带的灵药都被护卫队采集光了，唯有向深处走去了！”

想到这里，孟凡不由得给自己壮了壮胆，身形犹如猿猴一般向前攀爬而去。

但沿着这古老的山路，越是向上爬，山路便越是陡峭。黑暗中更不利于孟凡的发挥，所以不一会儿，孟凡身上已经多了几处火辣辣的伤口，全都是被山路上的锋利石头划伤的。

孟凡皱了皱眉头，自己已经冒险进来了，如果这样回去，孟凡根本不甘心。但再攀爬下去，不说山路的凶险，单是孟凡的体力也支撑不住。

就在孟凡迟疑之间，眸子一闪，一眼便看到了山道上的一处陡峭的峭壁。

这处峭壁极为险峻，四周光滑，隐约可以看到几棵树，后面是一处孟凡视线看不到的阴暗面，不知道有什么。

看到这峭壁，孟凡的身形顿时停了下来，有些犹豫。

显然这处峭壁，即使是护卫队也不愿意冒险上去，毕竟一个不小心滑下来便是一条人命，危险不言而喻，但这也是附近灵药最有可能存在的地方。

如果这样回去，自己所有的努力都白费了，看来只有冒险一试了！孟凡咬了咬牙，虽然知道危险，但身形已经不由自主地向峭壁攀爬而去。

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Under the cover of night, in complete darkness, there stood a massive mountain range near Wuzhen, known as Yanlang Mountain! Before the mountain path, a figure quietly approached.

By the moonlight, it was revealed to be Meng Fan, his small face clenched, slowly approaching the foot of Yanlang Mountain, but with some hesitation.

Yanlang Mountain was a peak of the Qinglong Mountain Range. If one ventured deeper, it would be a place of endless peril. It was rumored that there, there were fierce beasts that could rival the strength of Qi practitioners!

At the foot of this ancient mountain, there stood a massive stone tablet, inscribed with four large characters: "No Entry!"

Wuzhen, where Meng Fan lived, had a long tradition and some ancient rules. One of the strictest rules was that no one except the Wuzhen Guard Team was allowed to enter Yanlang Mountain.

This rule was established to prevent others from rashly entering and being killed by the fierce beasts in Yanlang Mountain. It was also to prevent the loss of the medicinal herbs found within the mountain.

Although Yanlang Mountain was home to fierce beasts, it also contained medicinal herbs that could make Qi practitioners drool. However, these herbs were collected by the Wuzhen Guard Team.

Even with the capabilities of the Wuzhen Guard Team, they only dared to wander near the foot of Yanlang Mountain and did not dare to venture too deep. After all, within it lay the perilous Qinglong Mountain Range, and no one could guarantee they wouldn't offend a powerful existence. Therefore, the medicinal herbs they obtained were extremely limited.

The only method Meng Fan could think of was to take advantage of the night and冒险进入这烟狼山之中，看看能否取得一株灵药。

Even if it was just a first-grade medicinal herb, it would be enough to temporarily alleviate Xin Lan's internal injuries. But what made Meng Fan hesitate was the severe consequences of breaking the clan rules. The last time someone entered the mountain without permission, they were caught by the clan leader and received fifty heavy lashes.

Thinking about those thick boards landing on his body, Meng Fan's small face showed a hint of tension. The person who was beaten was an adult and still ended up with torn skin and bleeding, and Meng Fan's small frame would likely be crippled.

But thinking of his mother, who might be suffering from a cold illness at home, Meng Fan gritted his teeth and took a step into the dark forest, blending into the darkness.

The mountain path was shrouded in darkness, with countless trees blocking the view. The moonlight could only faintly penetrate the forest and scatter around. The path was steep, almost non-existent, and one could only navigate by feeling.

Meng Fan walked up the mountain path under the faint moonlight, his body tense. Being in the darkness, it was impossible not to feel afraid, but Meng Fan clenched his teeth and forced himself to remain calm.

Having experienced the great changes in his family, Meng Fan knew from a young age that he needed to help his mother, who had raised him with all her heart. This gave him a resilience that was rare for his age.

Whistling!

A gentle breeze blew through the forest, and in the darkness, there was only Meng Fan's solitary figure and the rustling of the surrounding trees. As he walked, he carefully examined his surroundings, hoping to find a medicinal herb left behind by the guard team in the forest.

At such a moment, Meng Fan dared not be careless. Anything could happen in Yanlang Mountain, and even someone who had reached the Soul Refinement stage would not be guaranteed to leave unscathed.

But after half an hour, Meng Fan was somewhat disappointed. He had already entered the deeper part of the edge of Yanlang Mountain, but he had not seen even a first-grade medicinal herb, let alone a precious one.

His face darkened, and Meng Fan muttered to himself:

"Hmph, these medicinal herbs are indeed not easy to obtain. It seems that all the herbs in the outer areas have been collected by the guard team. I have to go deeper!"

Thinking this, Meng Fan steeled his resolve and began to climb forward like a monkey.

But as he climbed along the ancient mountain path, the path became increasingly steep. The darkness made it even more difficult for Meng Fan to navigate, and before long, he had several painful wounds from the sharp rocks on the path.

Meng Fan frowned. He had already taken the risk to come here, and he was not willing to return without any results. However, if he continued to climb, the danger of the path and his own physical limits would be a significant challenge.

Just as Meng Fan hesitated, his eyes caught sight of a steep cliff on the mountain path.

This cliff was extremely dangerous, with smooth sides and a few trees visible. Beyond it was a dark area that Meng Fan could not see, and it was unknown what lay there.

Seeing the cliff, Meng Fan stopped, feeling hesitant.

Clearly, even the guard team was unwilling to risk climbing this cliff, as a single slip could mean certain death. However, this was also the most likely place to find medicinal herbs.

If he returned now, all his efforts would be in vain. It seemed he had no choice but to take the risk! Meng Fan gritted his teeth, knowing the danger, but his body moved involuntarily toward the cliff.

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