Chapter 179

Chapter 179

Ning Yuzhou said he would take a look around, and indeed, he began to examine the surroundings.

Wen Qiao followed Ning Yuzhou, looking around curiously.

Without seawater in this space, Wen Tutu and Wen Guangun, both land-dwelling creatures, became lively. Wen Tutu curiously extended a paw to touch the pink gas floating in the air.

The gas was intangible and odorless; the fluffy white paw only touched empty air.

Wen Qiao sniffed as well, confirming there was no smell in the air. If not for the pink color of the gas, it would be impossible to detect its presence.

After walking for a while, just as Lan Jinshang had said, the space was indeed empty except for the omnipresent pink gas; not even a blade of grass could be seen.

This space was exceptionally large; it could easily accommodate several high-level demonic beasts fighting.

Wen Qiao looked at this vast space and couldn't help but think of Ning Yuzhou's space and the big fluff ball Wen Jiji always wanting her to plant more Immortal Blessing Flowers... Suddenly, she felt envious, wishing Ning Gege's space were as large as this one.

They moved through the pink gas.

Wen Tuto quickly lost interest and took out a spirit pill from her cheek pouch, slowly nibbling on it, taking tiny bites each time, making the pill last longer.

As for Wen Guangun, without the influence of seawater, he calmly took out a piece of Purple Jade Spirit Bamboo and started chewing on it after entering the space.

Wen Guangun's storage space was clearly different from other demonic beasts. He didn't retrieve things from his mouth; no one could see how he did it. It seemed like he merely touched his round belly, and a piece of Purple Jade Spirit Bamboo appeared in his claws, which he then put in his mouth and chewed.

Suddenly, Ning Yuzhou turned his head to look at them.

Lan Jinshang thought he had discovered something and looked at him expectantly, but saw him frowning as he said to the two beasts, "Don't eat on Chui."

Wen Tuto swallowed the spirit pill in one bite, and Wen Guangun finished the last leaf of bamboo, then both looked at him adorably.

Even Wen Qiao blinked at him.

Ning Yuzhou paused before turning around and continuing to walk.

Lan Jinshang: "…………"

They wandered in the space for a long time, finding nothing but flat soil on the ground.

Unable to resist, Wen Qiao asked, "Husband, is there any formation here?"

"Not yet," Ning Yuzhou scanned the ground, which was covered with gray-brown soil particles, making it appear desolate.

Wen Qiao’s imagination ran wild. "Could it be like the hidden formation under the Yellow Sand City in Flowing Sand City?"

"It's possible," Ning Yuzhou didn't rule out the possibility.

Then Wen Qiao turned to ask Lan Jinshang behind her, "Senior Lan, apart from you, has anyone else been here?"

"No," Lan Jinshang affirmed, "Xuanlun and that guy fought all the way up to the volcano's crater. They stumbled upon this place by accident. After that guy died, only Xuanlun and I knew about this place. Other demonic cultivators don't know about it."

Wen Qiao nodded, thinking, "If there is a formation here, it might not be man-made. Could it be a naturally formed formation?"

Compared to man-made formations, naturally formed ones were more challenging to deal with.

Wen Qiao couldn't help but look at Ning Yuzhou. Her husband was so capable; surely he could figure it out?

At this moment, Ning Yuzhou turned to her with a smile, "Chui, if you're bored, find a place to rest. I'll handle things here."

Physical tasks were usually handled by Wen Qiao, while mental tasks were handled by Ning Yuzhou. They always divided their responsibilities clearly.

"I'm not bored. I want to stay with you. In case of danger, I can react quickly and prevent you from getting hurt," Wen Qiao said matter-of-factly, unwilling to let her husband work alone.

Ning Yuzhou smiled gently, took her hand, and they walked forward together.

Lan Jinshang, following behind them, hesitated, wanting to tell them that there was no real danger here. Even if there were, she could handle it, so there was no need for Wen Qiao.

But seeing the couple's sweet interaction, Lan Jinshang sighed inwardly.

She suddenly missed her partner.

This space was indeed vast. Ning Yuzhou and the others spent three days exploring every corner.

Lan Jinshang had visited this space over ten times, conducting thorough searches each time, leaving no stone unturned.

The divine senses of king-level demonic beasts covered a wide area, penetrating the pink gas and sweeping the surroundings. However, whether using divine senses or eyesight, they found nothing but an empty space.

Even Lan Jinshang found nothing, so naturally, Ning Yuzhou and the others found nothing either.

When they reached the edge of the space, Ning Yuzhou's gaze fell on the spatial wall. He suddenly walked over, faced the wall, and stood still.

Seeing his demeanor, neither Lan Jinshang nor Wen Qiao disturbed him.

Wen Qiao stared at the spatial wall for a while but saw nothing unusual. She then took out a basket of sea cane and sat down with Wen Tuto and Wen Guangun, munching away.

Ning Gege didn't allow the two beasts to sit on Wen Qiao's shoulders while eating, so they sat beside her, and the trio enjoyed their snacks.

Sometime later, Lan Jinshang's gaze shifted from the spatial wall to them.

Noticing her gaze, Wen Qiao thought she wanted some and offered her a piece. "Senior Lan, do you want some? It's quite tasty."

Lan Jinshang: "...No, thank you."

Lan Jinshang's expression was indescribable. Fortunately, she hadn't placed much hope in Wen Qiao and Wen Tuto. Otherwise, seeing their behavior would have been disheartening. Now Lan Jinshang understood why Ning Yuzhou, despite having the lowest cultivation, was the one making decisions—he was simply too reliable.

This reliability wasn't due to his cultivation level but his charm and conduct, making people trust him deeply. At least, Lan Jinshang now trusted him and had great hopes for him.

However, even with hope, Lan Jinshang remained worried until they found the Yin and Yang Spring.

Lan Jinshang observed Ning Yuzhou and the seemingly normal spatial barrier for a while longer. Unable to calm down, she shifted her gaze back to the one person and two beasts still munching on sea cane.

Lan Jinshang thought she must be really bored, watching them eat sea cane to pass the time, even finding it quite entertaining, though she couldn't figure out why it was so interesting.

Wen Qiao wasn't much of a foodie; after a few pieces, she conjured a water ball to wash her hands.

Wen Toutu had a couple more pieces but then stopped, jumping onto Wen Qiao's shoulder to rest there like a fluffy ball.

Only Wen Guangun kept eating nonstop, holding onto anything edible and devouring it continuously.

Lan Jinshang noticed that aside from Ning Yuzhou's earlier instruction not to eat on Wen Qiao, this baby panda hadn't stopped eating. Watching the round little creature munching on bamboo was oddly endearing.

She didn't know how long she had been watching, but Lan Jinshang finally snapped back to reality, feeling somewhat bewildered.

She had actually been so engrossed in watching a panda eat that she lost track of time. It was just fluffy, nothing special to look at.

Lan Jinshang stopped staring at the black-and-white fluff ball and lowered her voice to ask Wen Qiao, "Miss Wen, has Young Master Ning discovered something?"

"I don't know," Wen Qiao replied naturally.

"Could there be something unusual about the spatial barrier?" Lan Jinshang murmured.

"I don't know."

"...Can he really find the Yin and Yang Spring?"

"Absolutely, don't worry." Wen Qiao almost patted her chest in assurance, full of confidence.

Lan Jinshang didn't know Wen Qiao and Ning Yuzhou well, but seeing Wen Qiao's unwavering confidence, she felt reassured. If even his fiancée believed in him, Ning Yuzhou must indeed have the capability to find it. She shouldn't doubt him just because of his low cultivation level.

However, she didn't realize that Wen Qiao had an inexplicable faith in her husband, always eager to show off his prowess. If Sheng Yunshen and others were here, they would tell her not to believe everything Wen Qiao says, only half of it.

Ning Yuzhou stood before the spatial barrier for a long time, until the ground was littered with sea cane remnants. Then, he blinked.

He turned around and looked at them.

Lan Jinshang, who had been watching Wen Guangun munch on the purple jade bamboo, noticed his movement and turned to him excitedly. "Young Master Ning, did you discover something?"

Ning Yuzhou nodded and said, "These pink aura threads should be seeping through the spatial barrier."

Hearing this, both Wen Qiao and Lan Jinshang looked at the barrier but saw nothing.

The pink aura seemed to have always existed in this space. Over the past hundred years, Lan Jinshang had visited periodically and found the amount of pink gas neither increased nor decreased. They filled the space, drifting around like air, omnipresent.

Thus, Lan Jinshang initially assumed the pink gas had always been there, never understanding its origin. Even now, knowing it came from the Yin and Yang Spring, they still couldn't figure out where it came from since the spring wasn't in this space.

"I can't see it," Wen Qiao admitted honestly.

Lan Jinshang hesitated and asked, "Young Master Ning, how did you see it?"

Ning Yuzhou gave her a meaningful glance and said, "It's normal that you can't see it. The aura from the Yin and Yang Spring is originally invisible and colorless. When it leaves the spring, it gradually turns pink, revealing its presence. Since this space is sealed, the aura cannot disperse into the world and accumulates here, making it visible."

Hearing his explanation, Wen Qiao and Lan Jinshang finally understood.

But Lan Jinshang still had doubts. If the aura from the Yin and Yang Spring was invisible and odorless, how did he know it was seeping through the barrier?

Though she wanted to ask, remembering Ning Yuzhou's meaningful look, she decided against pressing further. Not everything could be questioned endlessly, and he might not answer anyway.

Wen Qiao asked, "Husband, does the Yin and Yang Spring not exist in this space? Is there another space within this one?"

Ning Yuzhou turned to her with a smile. "Chui, you're very clever. Indeed, there is another space within this one."

Pleased by his praise, Wen Qiao smiled, dimples appearing on her cheeks, looking adorable and charming.

Ning Yuzhou couldn't help but touch those dimples, realizing only when Lan Jinshang looked over that there was someone else present. He cleared his throat and said seriously, "Senior Lan, try attacking this part of the spatial barrier."

Lan Jinshang hesitated. "If we attack it, will the space collapse?"

This space was clearly located underwater. If it collapsed, seawater would flood in, causing disaster. That's why they had never considered attacking the barrier during their previous visits.

Ning Yuzhou said, "We need to try."

Lan Jinshang agreed, knowing that if it could save her partner, any danger was worth it.

She asked Ning Yuzhou and the others to step back while she stood before the barrier, gathering her strength to attack.

With a loud boom, energy scattered. Wen Qiao protected Ning Yuzhou, moving back to avoid the powerful currents.

A strike from a demon cultivator at the Emperor Realm shook the entire space, stirring the previously still pink aura. The barrier trembled, giving everyone the impression that the space might collapse at any moment.

Ning Yuzhou said, "Keep going!"

Lan Jinshang focused and continued attacking the barrier.

As she attacked, the shaking intensified. Wen Toutu and Wen Guangun clung tightly to Wen Qiao, who protected Ning Yuzhou while observing the changes in the space.

Fortunately, although the space shook violently, it didn't collapse.

Lan Jinshang repeatedly attacked one spot on the barrier. After half an hour, suddenly, everyone heard a clear cracking sound, as if something had broken.

The attacked part of the barrier showed spider-web-like cracks, spreading visibly.

Lan Jinshang stopped immediately and, sensing the barrier's collapse, turned and flew away, using her spiritual energy to envelop Wen Qiao and Ning Yuzhou, carrying them swiftly in the opposite direction.

"Boom—"

A dull roar sounded from behind them, followed by a terrifying gust of wind.

Lan Jinshang moved at incredible speed. The gust of wind, carrying a fearsome aura like erupting lava, swiftly swept toward them. She used her spiritual energy to push Ning Yuzhou and the others forward, enduring the terrifying gust behind her. Blood spurted from her mouth as she was thrown into the air.

Wen Qiao and the others were pushed far away by the incoming gust, with the two beasts rolling along with them.

They crashed to the ground, the gust brushing past their bodies and spreading into the distance.

After an unknown amount of time, the terrifying gust finally dissipated, and the space once again became calm.

Wen Qiao, covered in dust, got up and immediately looked for her husband and Wen Tutu. Finding Ning Yuzhou not far away, she quickly pulled him up, noticing that he didn't look much better than she did, which made her want to laugh.

The two beasts also scrambled to their feet and hurried back to Wen Qiao, leaping onto her shoulders in quick succession.

Then, Wen Qiao searched around and found Lan Jinshang lying on the ground, her breath faint. She rushed over to help her up.

"Senior Lan, are you alright?"

Lan Jinshang, pale-faced, spat out another mouthful of blood and managed to say, "This one is fine."

Wen Qiao gave her a spirit pill, feeling it wasn't enough, she also handed her a piece of honey fat.

Honey fat, though less effective than some spirit pills, was still an excellent healing medicine. Lan Jinshang's complexion soon improved, and her internal injuries healed somewhat, allowing her to stand up.

At this moment, everyone turned to look at the spatial barrier Lan Jinshang had attacked earlier. The barrier had now collapsed, revealing another space beyond.

That space was not large but was filled with strange rocks, desolate and eerie, emitting a heart-chilling aura.

Lan Jinshang's expression tightened; she hadn't expected there to indeed be another space connected here.

Even if someone knew about the spaces being connected, who would dare to recklessly attack the spatial barrier? If the space collapsed, those inside would surely die. No one would risk their life in such a manner. Of course, places where spaces connect are rare, and few people can discern them, so they wouldn't attack the barrier out of boredom.

Thinking of this, Lan Jinshang couldn't help but glance at Ning Yuzhou, finding him even more inscrutable.