"Really?" Han Xu jumped up like a thunderbolt and asked with a hopeful expression.
"Yes." Granny Yu nodded but said worriedly,""But you're just a mortal now. This journey will be dangerous, I'm afraid…"
"Granny, don't worry. For the sake of freedom, I will definitely persevere. When I find the exit, I will definitely come and pick up granny. We will leave this damn place together.”
Granny Yu was not particularly happy after hearing that. Seeing that Han Xu's fighting spirit had been rekindled, she felt that she had done the right thing. It was because of Yu Lihua's decision that Han Xu's ordinary life was set off!
Granny Yu had prepared enough dry food and water for Han Xu. Han Xu had also changed into the thick cotton coat that Granny Yu had carefully sewn for him. Every needle and thread on it was filled with Granny Yu's blessings and hope. After Han Xu finished preparing everything, he went out. Today, the people in Snow Region City were unusually lively. It seemed that they knew that Han Xu was going to the peak of Snow Region, so they all stood out to look at him. Han Xu looked at everyone's eyes and felt an indescribable awkwardness in his heart. There seemed to be anticipation, fear, and disdain in their eyes…However, these small gazes could not change Han Xu's pursuit of freedom. He had to go.
" Xiao Xu, I can only send you here. You'll have to rely on yourself in the future. If you can't go up, remember to come back. I'm waiting for you at home. I'm waiting for you to come back and cook for me…" Saying this, Granny Yu began to sob softly.
"Don't worry, Granny Yu. Regardless of whether Xiao Xu succeeds or not, I will come back for you.”
Han Xu's firm promise made Granny Yu feel gratified. After calming her emotions, Han Xu set foot on the road up the mountain. Looking at Han Xu's back, Granny Yu's eyes glistened with tears. She was afraid that he would never come back, but she also believed that he would definitely come back as promised. The conflicting emotions made Granny Yu stop for a long time. Regardless of the rumors around her, she only sincerely wished and prayed that God would not torture this kind child anymore.
The mountain path in the Snow Region was steep and difficult to traverse. For Han Xu, who had no cultivation, it was even more difficult to walk. However, every step he took was filled with a smile because he felt that he was one step closer to freedom.
After walking for about two hours, Han Xu felt that his legs were starting to lose control. Coupled with the bone-piercing snow, he decided to rest for a while before continuing.
Han Xu found a big rock and sat down. He took out a flatbread that Granny Yu had made for him in the morning from his bag and ate it with relish. Looking around, there was nothing on the snowy mountain. He only felt that the steep mountain road had no end. The sun in the sky was shining fiercely, but he could not feel any temperature.
After eating the flatbread, Han Xu felt full of energy again. After packing up for a while, he continued on his way. However, not long after they walked, the sky suddenly darkened, and the sunlight gradually dimmed. Based on Han Xu's usual observations, he felt that a snowstorm was coming.
Han Xu felt a wave of panic. He knew how powerful the snowstorm was. If it wasn't for Granny Yu's rescue last time, he would have lost his life in that snowstorm. Han Xu composed himself. He knew that he could not panic now. He carefully searched the surroundings to see if there was a place to hide. But after searching for a long time, Han Xu still couldn't find a place to hide.
Just as Han Xu was feeling extremely anxious, the blizzard started to rain down mercilessly, and it was out of control. The bone-piercing cold wind accompanied by the heavy snow showed no signs of stopping. Han Xu could only carry his backpack and rush up the mountain. Although his footsteps kept turning, the distance from the top of the mountain did not seem to decrease at all. There was still white snow in front of him.
The snowstorm was getting stronger and stronger. Han Xu's cotton coat was no longer of any use. Coupled with his exhausted body, he felt powerless. Han Xu staggered and fell to the ground. He couldn't stand up no matter how hard he tried, allowing the snow to cover him.
Just as Han Xu's tiny body was about to be covered in the snow, he accidentally discovered a dark cave entrance. Perhaps he was too anxious just now, so he did not notice this hidden cave entrance. Han Xu used all his strength to wriggle in the snow, moving toward the dark hole. No matter how fierce the snowstorm was, Han Xu did not give up. He knew that this was his last hope.
Finally, his efforts paid off. Han Xu arrived at the entrance of the cave. It was dark inside and eerie, but he had no choice but to hide inside. The wind and snow at the entrance of the cave were still very strong. Han Xu could only muster his courage and walk inside.
There seemed to be nothing inside the black hole. Han Xu did not dare to go deeper. He found a spacious place to sit down and looked at the cave from the corner of his eye.
Han Xu observed that the cave should be very deep. He shouted, and the echo did not dissipate for a long time. He was surrounded by stone walls, and there were a few icicles on top of them. They looked like the mouths of ferocious beasts, swallowing something. Han Xu felt a chill run down his spine, but the blizzard was very strong now, so he couldn't go out. He could only eat the remaining food and gradually recover his strength.
Han Xu ate the remaining flatbread in one go. He wanted to save a few, but the hunger in his stomach left him with no choice. Just as he was worrying about the problem of eating in the future, a pungent smell made him come back to his senses.
"What is this smell? It's actually so stinky." Han Xu muttered to himself.
Han Xu focused his attention and sniffed. The stench seemed to come from the cave, and it was getting stronger. Now that Han Xu had lost his cultivation, he was naturally afraid of these things. However, he didn't think that there would be any ferocious beasts in such a cold place, so he didn't plan to escape from the snow shelter that he had found with difficulty. He just waited and see.
Just as Han Xu was disapproving, a hissing sound was heard. Although the sound was very weak, Han Xu could hear it very clearly. A bone-chilling chill crawled all over Han Xu's body. He had never been so afraid before. Perhaps it was this unknown fear that made his scalp tingle even more.
Han Xu didn't dare to sit still any longer. He slowly walked to the entrance of the cave. The light there was the best, so it was convenient for him to observe the things approaching.
The snowstorm outside the cave seemed to have lessened a lot, but they still couldn't rush out. Han Xu pricked up his ears and listened carefully to the subtle sounds coming from the cave. The hissing sound was getting closer and closer, sometimes high and sometimes low, sometimes like a call, sometimes like a warning. Han Xu was so nervous that he didn't even dare to breathe. He stared at the dark cave, ready to escape at any time.
Finally, the hissing suddenly stopped, and the figure of a giant python suddenly appeared, causing Han Xu to stagger. The giant python's body glowed with black light, and the eye-catching purple patterns on its back told others that it was extremely poisonous. Coupled with its body that was more than ten feet long, it made people even more dumbfounded and terrified.
Han Xu wanted to run away, but his legs did not listen to him. He fell to the ground with a whoosh. He immediately got up and ran away. The giant python seemed to have decided on Han Xu, the prey that disturbed its dream. It also chased after him. Its long and thick body did not slow down in the snow at all. It swayed left and right, agilely chasing after Han Xu.
Han Xu didn't know what to do. He only had the small dagger that Granny Yu had given him before he left, but he knew that he was no match for such a huge monster. Fortunately, although Han Xu's cultivation was gone, he still had a breath of martial arts. He ran crazily in the snow, and every time the python wanted to bite him, he could always avoid it safely.
However, with the raging snowstorm in the sky and the rapid consumption of stamina, Han Xu quickly ran to his limit, and his footsteps gradually slowed down. Seeing that Han Xu could no longer run, the giant python whistled and dodged, and its snakehead suddenly attacked. Han Xu pulled out his dagger and swung it at the snake. However, the dagger was knocked aside by the hard snake skin. Han Xu was shocked. He did not expect the python's skin to be so hard. Now that he had lost his only weapon, he could only run in despair.
The giant python was angered by the attack. It swung its tail and knocked Han Xu to the ground heavily. Then, it coiled around Han Xu tightly. No matter how hard Han Xu struggled, it was useless. The python opened its bloody mouth, and the stench made Han Xu feel helpless.
Just as the python was about to bite Han Xu, an eagle's cry suddenly came from the sky. A golden figure broke through the clouds and blew away the snow that filled the sky. When the python saw the figure diving down, it panicked and hurriedly let go of Han Xu to run away. However, the eagle's speed was extremely fast. It pierced through the python's raised body like an arrow released from a bow. The python fell to the ground with a wail. Its blood dyed the ice and snow on the ground red.
The golden eagle flipped over the python's corpse repeatedly. Finally, it took out a green snake gall and put it in its mouth. Then, it looked at Han Xu, who was still in shock, and slowly walked toward him.
Han Xu, who was still in fear, was naturally dumbfounded when he saw this scene. He didn't expect to be chased by a giant python. Moreover, he didn't know if the eagle that had just appeared would attack him. If it was as bloodthirsty as the giant python, he would really be doomed.
"Brother Eagle, Brother Eagle, I beg you to let me go. I just want to go up the mountain to find a few experts. I hope Brother Eagle can do me a favor.”
Han Xu was now in a state of panic, and he actually started to talk nonsense to Flying Eagle. The eagle did not seem to be listening to what Han Xu was saying. It only tilted its head to size up the cracked jade pendant hanging on his chest. After looking at it for a while, it walked to Han Xu and threw the stinky snake gall on the ground. Then, it flapped its wings and chirped at him.
Han Xu was puzzled. Could it be that this eagle wanted him to eat the snake gall? He slowly picked up the snake gall on the ground and looked up at the golden eagle. The eagle actually nodded obediently. Han Xu finally understood. It turned out that Flying Eagle really wanted him to eat snake gall. However, the snake gall had a foul smell. Not to mention eating it, even the smell was disgusting. However, there was no other way now. If he offended Fei Ying, he would only end up dead. Han Xu could only pinch his nose, put the snake gall into his mouth, and swallowed it in one go. Seeing that Han Xu had obediently swallowed the snake gall, the eagle naturally jumped up and down in joy. However, it did not seem to have any intention of leaving and continued to observe Han Xu.
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