After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 351 Preventing Problems Before They Arise

Hearing their advice, Shen Xu's initial anxiety gradually subsided. "I'm sorry, I was indeed a bit hasty just now."

Don't worry, I know what to do.

Although the two did not understand his current situation, he could clearly feel their concern for him.

The spiritual energy bestowed upon him by the ancient forest should last for a while longer, and with the blessing of the ancient forest, he should be able to reach the peak of the Qi Condensation Realm within this period.

Thinking about this, Shen Xu couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. He just wanted to live a peaceful life, so why did fate have to arrange so many twists and turns for him?

Having been reborn, he found that life was not as easy as it had been in his previous life.

"Soul Devourers are the most mysterious group in the void. Due to their small numbers, there is very little information about them, and you will have to figure things out for yourself."

But since the owner behind the box could reach that level by virtue of being a Soul Devourer, there's no reason why you can't.

"Look at the bigger picture. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Without the talent of a spirit devourer, how can you surpass Xiao Yi with your cultivation talent? Do you expect Xiao Yi to protect you in the future?" Yun Yao earnestly advised.

"Sister Yunyao, please stop talking. We've been chatting for so long, we should go out now so they won't worry," Li Xiaoyi said, stopping Yunyao from continuing.

"You don't need to worry too much, I won't let anything happen to you. After all, not all spirits are suitable to stay in this world," Li Xiaoyi said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yao shook her head helplessly, then transformed into a beam of white light and disappeared from the room.

Shen Xu stared blankly at Li Xiaoyi. He remembered that Li Xiaoyi had said something similar to him in his previous life, but she broke her promise in the end.

……

"What are you talking about? Why did it take so long?" Bai Lu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Regarding the matter of the Blood Central Realm, I noticed that none of the master craftsmen from the Earth Fire Workshop were there today; they must have all gone to Shuanghe Village," Li Xiaoyi explained.

"So soon? It seems it won't be long before we can visit the Blood Central Realm. I'm really curious about that world you've been talking about," Ye Zhi said with a smile.

"It should just be a site visit; the actual construction will require the Seven Luminaries Sect to send someone."

"Where's Qingyun?" Shen Xu didn't see Qingyun.

“Qingyun took the time to come see you. Given her status, it must have taken a lot of effort for her to come alone,” Guanbi replied.

"I see!" It seems Qingyun wasn't lying to him; she really was busy.

"Shen Xu, you still haven't answered what happened to the ancient forest?" Bai Lu continued to ask.

"It's fine, just a little weak for now. It should be much better in a while. Don't worry, I watched it come into being from nothing, so I would never do anything to harm it."

"That's good, otherwise I would definitely fight you to the death!" Bai Lu raised her fist.

"I seem to remember that you still owe me quite a lot. Putting aside those Nourishing Essence Pills for now, when are you going to treat me to a meal?" Shen Xu said with a smile.

"This...I...I'm still learning from Guanbi, but you'll definitely be able to eat it someday!"

"I hope so. It'd better hurry up. If you don't invite me to dinner soon, you might miss your chance." Shen Xu sighed inwardly.

"What do you mean?" Bai Lu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Where did you all go? Why are you so late?" Ignoring Bai Lu's question, Shen Xu asked the group.

"Sister Bai said that the deck of cards you made was too rough, so she thought of going to the Earth Fire Workshop to make a more exquisite deck."

It just so happened that Sister Xiao Yi's Sky Shuttle also needed repairs, and since I hadn't been to the Earth Fire Workshop since arriving at the Sword Alliance, we went there together.

"Oh! I bet Bailu lost too much and blamed it on the cards I dealt, which is why she dragged you all to the Earth Fire Workshop!" Shen Xu said with a smile.

"Pfft!" Ye Zhi couldn't help but laugh out loud after hearing this, then quickly covered her mouth.

"What do you mean!" Bai Lu was instantly enraged.

"No offense intended, I was just guessing. Could it be that you really lost the most?" Shen Xu said, feigning shock.

"I'm just unlucky. I always get such bad cards, no wonder I can't win! I definitely won't lose next time!"

Upon hearing Bai Lu's words, Shen Xu couldn't help but sigh that it was indeed the typical talk of a gambler.

"Guanbi, remember to keep a close eye on your young lady. It's just a game; don't let her get too carried away," Shen Xu instructed.

“Miss didn’t actually lose much,” Guan Bi defended Bai Lu.

"It's never wrong to nip problems in the bud."

"May I see the cards you've dealt?" Upon hearing this, Bai Lu somewhat absentmindedly looked away from his face and handed the cards in her hand to him.

"How...how did you know it had to be made like this?" Shen Xu asked in shock, because it looked so much like the cards he remembered.

“I asked the ancient forest, and it told me,” Guan Bi replied.

Upon hearing this answer, Shen Xu breathed a sigh of relief, followed by a sense of loss. He had thought that there were fellow villagers in the Earth Fire Workshop.

"That's really good!" Shen Xu handed the cards back to Bai Lu with a sigh.

"Of course, not only are the materials excellent, but I also had array patterns engraved on them, which cost me quite a bit of money!" Bai Lu replied with a smile.

"It's kind of you to care so much," Shen Xu remarked.

"Did you take the Praying White Crane away today? I couldn't find it."

"The Praying White Crane? I remember it was left in the ancient forest when we left. Has it disappeared?" Ye Zhi asked with some concern.

"Don't worry too much. It's very smart and has a talent for avoiding danger, so nothing will happen to it," Bai Lu replied.

Shen Xu wasn't worried about the Qiling White Crane getting into trouble; he was afraid it would cause some trouble.

After all, I had just tricked it into making money this morning, and now it has disappeared. Who knows what bizarre ways of making money it might be thinking of in its little head?

"Fine, if he doesn't want to see it, he doesn't want to see it!" Anyway, not many people have anything to do with the Spirit Crane, so they can't find him to cause trouble.

His main task right now is to seize the time to break through to the Qi Sea Realm, and he doesn't have much time to worry about other things.

However, there was one thing he had to take care of.

“I remember before we entered Shuanghe Village, Elder Wang promised me a longevity pill if the information I obtained was valuable enough. Xiao Yi, I want you to ask me if that promise still stands!”

“Elder Wang is still in Shuanghe Village. The things she promised you will probably have to wait until she returns before they can be dealt with,” Li Xiaoyi replied thoughtfully.

"When will she be back?" Shen Xu frowned.

"She's the main person in charge of Shuanghe Village, she's probably very busy right now, I can..."

"I'll go ask Aunt Wang for you! Although my team's hopes are dashed, you're still one of my team members," Bai Lu suddenly said.