The sky was dim.
Fang Xi raised his head, squinting his eyes.
Ever since the entire Blackstone City fell into the Demon Domain, the people in the city had never seen the sun again.
However, during the daytime outside, the city was like a cloudy day, with some light filtering through.
At night outside, the entire city plunged into a bottomless darkness.
Outside the city gate.
Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the layer of black mist separating the inside and outside.
Beside him was the convoy from the White Cloud Martial Hall.
Tang Xuan pushed a cart, with Madam Bai sitting on top, her beautiful face full of worry as she gazed at the black mist, surrounded by various supplies.
Liu Taotao, Mu Miaomiao, and others carried packages, looking anxious.
Even Zhang Junming was there, accompanied by a few orphaned children.
"We've tried this black mist before. No matter how we try to leave, we always end up back where we started... Even if we dig underground, the black mist is still there!" Mu Canglong sighed and asked, "When are we setting off?"
"Waiting!"
Fang Xi waited silently.
After about the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, another group of people hurried over.
It was a convoy of dozens of people, surrounding two carriages in the middle.
The curtain of the front carriage was lifted, revealing a mountain of flesh, none other than Han Fatty: "Haha... Brother Fang... Upon receiving your message, Old Han immediately brought all his belongings to seek refuge with you!"
Fang Xi looked at the two carriages, especially the shiny horses, feeling somewhat speechless.
In a city where people were starving to death, how could they keep animals so well-fed and healthy, truly behaving like uncivilized beings!
"Where the hell did this guy get his food from... Oh, well, it was me, so it's fine then!"
He shook his head, looked at the people following him, and his voice gradually became solemn: "I only have one talisman, one chance. When the passage appears later, you'll have to take care of yourselves!"
Fang Xi approached the black mist, took out the 'Breaking Ban Talisman.'
At this moment, the giant tree in the city seemed to sense something, with countless leaves rustling.
"Roar!"
A demon wolf entwined with vines howled to the sky, galloping towards them.
Not only that, in the central area of the city, there was a half-cut giant python, a monkey larger than a house...
These demon servants, usually responsible for guarding the core of the demon tree, were now pouring out in full force!
"It's getting anxious, it's getting anxious!"
A slight smile tugged at the corner of Fang Xi's mouth, firming his resolve: "Go!"
With the infusion of mana, the Breaking Ban Talisman flew out, countless silver threads exploding from the talisman, twisting... and entering the black mist.
Woo!
The black mist rolled violently, then a passage appeared.
Vaguely, one could see the blurry scenery outside, along with strands of sunlight.
That was the light of hope!
"Let's go!"
Seeing this, Fang Xi took one last look at Blackstone City, noticing that the demon wolf had already chased to the outer city. However, he smiled faintly, picked up a lily, and with lightning speed, darted into the passage.
"Follow!"
Mu Canglong was about to lead his daughter to follow, but he found someone faster!
It was Han Fatty!
Although he looked like a ball of flesh, his agility was unparalleled. Like a ball, he rolled into the passage without hesitation.
"Let's go!"
As the passage slowly became blurry and even disappearing, Zhang Junming suddenly woke up as if from a dream. He carried a dog in one hand, a child in the other, and another child on his back, swiftly rushing into the passage.
...
Inside the passage, the feeling was extremely disorienting.
Time and space seemed to be distorted.
But Fang Xi's expression remained firm as he continued forward.
Suddenly!
Strong sunlight poured down, revealing a broken official road ahead, with green mountains and farmland not far away... Everything became clear.
And the Blackstone City behind them had disappeared, replaced by a black mist covering the land like a dark bowl.
"We... made it out?"
Bai He looked up at the blue sky and white clouds, tears streaming down her face.
This was not just excitement; it was also due to her eyes being injured.
Living in darkness for a long time, exposure to sunlight could lead to photophobia.
Following Fang Xi were Han Fatty, Zhang Junming, Mu Canglong...
A large number of survivors poured out, looking at the green mountains and rivers outside, each one in tears, "We survived... We survived!"
At this moment, even Mu Canglong and Zhang Junming felt like they had a new lease on life.
Just as they were sighing, someone suddenly shouted, "Not good... The passage is closing!"
In order to survive, people often crowded into a passage, only to find themselves trapped inside.
"No, the passage is closing!"
Mu Canglong looked at the passage above the black mist, which was shrinking rapidly, also panicking, and looked at Fang Xi.
"The power of the talisman is about to run out... I don't have a second one on me."
Fang Xi shook his head.
A first-tier Breaking Ban Talisman seemed to only have a temporary effect of opening a passage to the Demon Domain, and the time was not very long.
"To completely break through the demon domain of the demon tree, at least a second-tier Breaking Ban Talisman is needed, and it must be done before it advances!"
A thought suddenly flashed through Fang Xi's mind, then he shook his head with a wry smile.
Without establishing a foundation, was he going to deal with the demon tree after eating his fill?
And at that moment, the passage in the black mist finally closed slowly.
The last person to come out was Tang Xuan from the White Cloud Martial Hall!
He stopped the cart, looked around, and was a bit bewildered, "Liu Taotao, Senior Sister Liu... is still behind, she even pushed me... what should we do about her?"
If it weren't for Liu Taotao pushing the cart, with people on the cart, they wouldn't have been able to squeeze out!
"Life and death are fated!"
Fang Xi sighed and turned to leave.
They were still too close to the demon tree. If the demon reacted and expanded the demon domain, things would get out of hand.
Seeing him leave, the other survivors followed him as if they had found their backbone.
They also wanted to get as far away from this demon's lair as possible!
...
Night fell.
Fang Xi roasted two pieces of Tai Sui meat and was eating them bite by bite.
His appetite had grown significantly, requiring special demon meat to barely satisfy him.
Beside another bonfire, the others were devouring the roasted meat as if they were starving.
Even Mu Miaomiao, who usually had a ladylike demeanor, was currently devouring a roasted rabbit, crunching the bones directly, making a loud noise!
Mu Canglong had a somewhat decent eating manner. After finishing the roasted meat, he wiped the oil from his mouth and looked at Fang Xi, "Where should we go next?"
"Master Mu, any suggestions?"
Fang Xi asked back, as he was truly unfamiliar with Dalang.
Up to now, he could only confirm that Blackstone City was located within the boundaries of Dingzhou.
As for the geography, customs, and people of the region, he had only heard of them and never seen them.
"Well, Blackstone City is already in ruins, with demons causing chaos and people suffering... Perhaps, only the capital of Dingzhou, Sanyuan City, is relatively stable."
Mu Canglong offered his suggestion, "Sanyuan City has the Dingzhou garrison stationed there, and not far away is the main gate of Yuanhe Mountain... It has been peaceful for over a hundred years."
"It seems like a peaceful place to go."
Fang Xi didn't really care where they went.
However, he didn't necessarily have to stay with these people.
After all, one must always be cautious.
Although he claimed that the spiritual pills and talismans he used to deal with the demons were bought by himself, which was true, what if someone didn't believe him?
What if someone informed the authorities or Yuanhe Mountain?
Therefore, Fang Xi made up his mind that once they reached the outskirts of Sanyuan City, he would part ways with this group of people.
"Ha ha, Brother Fang, are you heading to Sanyuan City?"
Not far away, a mountain of flesh rolled over, Han Fatty!
Fang Xi couldn't help but admire this person. Not only did he manage to escape successfully, thanks to the carriage, but his whole family of mistresses also managed to escape in an orderly manner.
At this moment, Han Fatty said, "Although I'm not a big shot in Sanyuan City, I do have some connections. Today, Brother, you saved me from a crisis. In the future, just look for me, and I will definitely help!"
"Okay!"
Although they had traded a few times and Fang Xi was sure the other party was relatively trustworthy, he didn't fully trust him, just casually going along with it.
The next morning.
Survivors dispersed one by one, and Zhang Junming also came to bid farewell.
Zhang Junming clasped his hands, "Thank you, Brother Fang, for saving my life. But I won't be going to Sanyuan City. Among these children, only Xiaoyun still has relatives. I need to take her to them! We will meet again!"
"We will meet again!"
Fang Xi bid him farewell.
After Zhang Junming left with a group of children, only the White Cloud Martial Hall and Han Fatty's group remained.
"Hehe... I can lend you a carriage to go to a place with people ahead, and then return it."
Han Fatty waved generously.
The countless wealth in Blackstone City in the later stages of the Demon Domain was practically no different from bricks and mud, and anyone with a heart could make a fortune.
However, at this moment, a carriage was indeed needed, and Fang Xi did not refuse, arranging Bai He and some women, such as Tang Xuan's concubines, to get on the carriage.
...
The group set off slowly.
In less than half an hour, Fang Xi raised his hand, "Stop!"
"What's wrong?"
Mu Canglong and Han Fatty immediately rushed over, looking alert.
"There's a situation."
Fang Xi closed his eyes, and with his enhanced hearing, he faintly heard a call from behind:
"Help... Someone help..."
"It's from behind!"
Fang Xi displayed his body technique, instantly rushing towards the back.
Mu Canglong and Han Fatty exchanged a glance, then followed in confusion.
After passing a mountain, they also heard a boy's voice, "Hero Mu... Brother Fang... Help... sob..."
"It seems to be the boy who was with Zhang Junming, called Ah Gou, no, Doggy." Han Fatty rubbed his chin, feeling a bit alarmed.
Fang Xi's hearing ability not only surpassed theirs but was far beyond!
It would be extremely dangerous to be enemies with such a sharp person.
Fortunately, they were not enemies but friends!
(End of this chapter)