The restricted area formed in this corner in the east of Nanhuangzhou is not very large.
The ruins where Xu Qing and his group left were on the edge of the restricted area.
This is also the reason why scavengers can reach the city on the first day of the sun's arrival.
So as it was getting dark, they were almost out of the restricted area.
Although some alienated beasts were encountered on the way, they were all quickly dealt with by the hands of these scavengers.
After observing, Xu Qing made a judgment in his heart.
He felt that if he took action, among the six scavengers, except for the old man known as the Thunder Team, he could have a fight with the others.
"They are not monks, but the ruthlessness of their actions, the timing, and the seemingly indifferent attitude towards death at critical moments have enhanced their lethality." "
Xu Qing analyzed in his heart. He thought that apart from the Lei Team, the others alone could be fought by himself.
If there are two of them, it's not impossible for me, but if there are three together, I'm afraid I can't do it.
With this judgment, Xu Qing became even more cautious.
At the same time, they keenly noticed that as they got closer and closer to the outside world, the expressions of those scavengers also became much more relaxed.
Even on the way, they would sometimes chat and laugh with each other.
Only the old man known as the Thunder Team remained silent all the way.
And others also held him in great awe, which made Xu Qing curious about the old man's identity.
However, this curiosity did not diminish his alertness. Even though he was about to leave the restricted area, Xu Qing's vigilance remained. When following these scavengers, he did not get too close either.
Instead, he stayed at the rear neither too close nor too far, listening to their conversation while following cautiously.
It was not until the sky was about to completely set that Xu Qing paused in his steps as a warm feeling hit him. He turned his head to look at the wasteland behind him and then at the world ahead.
Between heaven and earth, the place where he was seemed to have an invisible boundary.
Within the boundaries lies a newly formed forbidden zone, cold and icy.
Beyond the boundaries lies a normal world, with spring returning to the earth.
They walked out of the restricted area.
Although it was night outside, the starry sky was brilliant and the bright moon could be seen hanging high.
Although the land is also desolate, it is far from the coldness of the forbidden zone. From time to time, one can still hear the normal sounds of birds and beasts.
In the distant grass, Xu Qing even saw a rabbit there, vigilantly looking at them.
All of this made Xu Qing look somewhat dazed.
Those scavengers also clearly relaxed their expressions completely, and even Captain Lei frowned slightly.
"Finally, I made it. This time it went relatively smoothly. Whenever possible, I don't want to step into the forbidden zone again." "
"Not going to the forbidden zone? If this ghost world wants to survive and live a better life, it has to go all out in the forbidden zone. Sooner or later, I'll buy a residence right in the Seven Blood Pupils Branch City!"
Outside the restricted area, these scavengers were clearly in a relaxed mood, and their words came from one another.
Xu Qing remained silent but listened very carefully. Along the way, by listening to the conversations of these people, he had already learned a lot of information that he had never come across before.
For instance, the Seven Blood-stained Pupils, he had heard these scavengers mention them many times, as if they were a very powerful force.
The name "Zitu" has also been mentioned by them several times.
"Is that all you have in mind? The Seven Blood Pupils have many cities, and the Antlers City nearby is one of them. But the qualification there is not something you can buy just because you have enough spirit coins. You also need the recommendation of a Seven Blood Pupils disciple. Besides, the residence right there is nothing. My goal is to obtain the entry qualification of the Seven Blood Pupils and become a Seven Blood Pupils disciple!" "
"You went to the Seven Blood Pupils, but you won't survive for more than three days. Who wouldn't boast? Why didn't you say your goal was to go to the overseas Wanggu Continent? There's even the birthplace of the human race there." "
When Xu Qing heard this, his heart stirred. He saw the name "Guowanggu" on the bamboo slip.
"Wanggu? If I have the ability to ignore those forbidden things in the sea, do you think I won't go?"
Two of the scavengers seemed to have some verbal conflicts with each other and started arguing with one another.
Xu Qing pricked up his ears and was about to continue listening to their conversation to gather information when the old man from the Thunder Team beside him glanced at the two of them and spoke for the first time along the way.
It's not impossible to go to the Wanggu Continent. There are four ways. You can think about which one suits you.
"First, build a solid foundation within and become a rare prodigy. Second, pay 300,000 Jun Ling coins to purchase migration quotas from Purple Earth, Seven Blood Pupils, or the Li Tu Sect." "
"Third, made outstanding contributions to the human race in alchemy. Fourth, was accepted as a direct disciple by several major families of Purple Earth, several peak masters of Seven Blood Pupils, or the leader of the Li Tu Sect." "
"Oh, there are ways to become a treasure keeper. Think about it, which one suits you?"
The scavengers fell silent one after another, especially when they heard the method. Each of them looked very unnatural and fear appeared in their eyes.
Xu Qing's eyes also narrowed. He had heard of the term "treasure keeper" before.
It was in the slum that he once had several familiar companions who were taken away by some people dressed in luxurious clothes.
It is said that the purpose was to cultivate them into treasure keepers. At that time, other children in the slum were still very envious.
So he hesitated for a moment, looked at the old man of the Lei Team, and asked softly.
"May I ask... what is a treasure keeper?"
The old man of the Lei Team fixed his gaze on Xu Qing and spoke calmly.
A person who nurtures the magic treasure with his own body, practices special techniques, and dilutes the heterogeneous pollution of the magic treasure with his flesh and blood, so that the heterogeneous increase brought by each use of the magic treasure is mitiged, so that it can be used continuously, and gradually Withers and dies himself.
Xu Qing's eyes narrowed. For a long while, he couldn't say a word and fell silent.
It seemed that everyone had lost interest in the three words "treasure keeper" and walked silently in the dark night.
It was not until they were some distance away from the penalty area that Team Lei chose to set up camp on a plain.
Unlike the restricted area, for camping outside, apart from the tents themselves, there are also lit bonfires.
As the flames burned, the warmth around grew stronger. These scavengers also sat around the campfire, each taking out food to bake, and gradually the aroma filled the air.
Looking at their food, Xu Qing swallowed hard, sat at a distance, took out half a piece of hard dried meat from the leather bag, put it in his mouth and bit it hard.
By the bonfire, the Thunder team's gaze swept over them, and they got up to walk over to Xu Qing.
As Xu Qing suddenly raised his head, Captain Lei threw over a leather bag, which contained several steaming hot steamed buns.
The moment Xu Qing saw the steamed bun, his eyes widened for a moment. Suppressing his impulse, he spoke in a low voice.
Thank you.
Captain Lei remained silent and returned to the campfire. Beside him, a scavenger was smiling and speaking.
"Captain Lei, why are you so nice to this kid?"
"They are all pitiful people. Meeting them is fate. If you can help, do so." "
There are three steamed buns and they are very hot when held in hand.
Xu Qing hesitated for a moment and saw that the people beside the fire were also eating the same steamed buns. So he pretended to take a bite at first and observed the scavengers. After a while, he found that they were still as usual. He held back for a long time before really taking a small bite and waiting in his mouth for a moment.
Only after making sure it was fine did I chew it slowly until it became thin and swallowed it slowly.
After waiting for a long time again and confirming that there was no problem, he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart and couldn't hold back any longer. He ate the whole thing in big mouthfuls.
Then he hesitated for a moment and took the second one in small bites as well.
Although he was still hungry, he still wrapped up the last steamed bun and carefully placed it in his leather bag, as if it were a treasure.
It was soon getting darker and the scavengers returned to the tent one after another. Captain Lei, as he did yesterday, handed him the sleeping bag and said something before leaving.
Here it is for you.
Xu Qing looked up at Captain Lei and suddenly spoke.
Why?
"Why? Three steamed buns, a sleeping bag... No reason. If you're willing, just get me something to eat in the future." Captain Lei turned around and walked towards the tent.
What do you like to eat?
"Me?" Captain Lei stood beside the tent and thought for a moment.
"Snake, that thing tastes good." Having said that, he walked into the tent.
Xu Qing held the sleeping bag and stared at Captain Lei's tent for a long time. He nodded heavily and slipped into the sleeping bag, closing his eyes.
But he didn't fall asleep immediately. Instead, he silently practiced the Haishan Art with his eyes closed. This had become his habit.
Even though it was extremely cold during his cultivation, he did not give up at all and seized every moment to strive for his practice.
Especially today, regarding the former foundation establishment mentioned by Captain Lei, although he didn't compare it with the kind of prodigy mentioned in his words, he still had some thoughts in his heart.
I'm fourteen this year... Xu Qing muttered to himself and continued his cultivation.
Just like this, time passed slowly and very much.
Xu Qing followed these scavengers, crossing the mountains and traversing the grasslands.
Three people left halfway along the way, which also confirmed Xu Qing's previous judgment that these people had come together temporarily.
It was not until the seventh day that the two scavengers with knives left, leaving only Xu Qing and Captain Lei.
That night, at the foot of a mountain, by the bonfire, the old man of the Lei Team looked at Xu Qing, who had eaten the steamed buns in small bites and carefully put away half of them, and spoke slowly.
"Kid, we'll be at our destination at noon tomorrow. That's where I live. It's a camp where scavengers gather."
Xu Qing raised his head and looked at the old man.
The old man looked into the distance and continued to speak.
"Scavengers' camps are often set up beside restricted areas, so the camp outside the mountain is also a restricted area." "
Compared to the initial formation restricted area you were in before, it has existed for a long time. There are not only ferocious beasts but also dangerous areas inside, and the heterogeneity is extremely rich. If an ordinary person goes in for a day and doesn't come out, they will surely die. Even for me, I can last for at most seven days inside.
But there is abundant horse chestnut there, which is a necessary substance for refining white elixir.
"White Dan is the basic elixir used by cultivators to dissolve their own heterogeneity. Therefore, many outsiders come here on a daily basis. They cherish their lives and are not familiar with the geography, so they seldom go to pick it themselves. Instead, they spend spirit coins to let local scavengers go in to pick it." "
When the old man said this, he looked at Xu Qing.
Do you understand what I mean?
"Do you mean that the local scavengers in the camp are all desperate people who will do anything for money?" "
After hearing Bai Dan and its effects, Xu Qing narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment and then spoke softly.
The old man of the Thunder Team showed surprise in his eyes and smiled.
Your answer is partially correct. What I want to tell you is that in the scavenger camp, the rule is that the strong prey on the weak and strength comes first.
But at least it was a place to live, and there was a market, a place for trading daily necessities, and even caravans would come from time to time. So each of the houses inside had considerable value.
Therefore, it's not something that anyone can enter just by saying so. Every new face who wants to obtain the right to stay must go through a beast refining process. This is the rule set by the camp leader.
And you, if you succeed in passing, I can allow you to live with me for a fee. The old man looked at Xu Qing and spoke slowly.