In the severe winter, with ice and snow everywhere, the mountains and forests are filled with red clouds, butterflies dancing in the night sky, and large pieces of light rain falling, with a kind of elegant and extraordinary beauty.

This strange sight stunned Qin Ming and Xu Yueping, and they stopped to watch.

The cold wind whistled, causing the branches in the dense forest to shake violently, rolling up large pieces of snow, and the "red butterflies" dancing in the distance came with the strong wind.

Xu Yueping stared at the red night and finally determined what it was.

"An alienated plant is 'blooming', surging with vigorous new life force, and a few wild beasts and birds of prey nearby are about to mutate."

As he spoke, the fluttering "butterflies" came closer, and a small amount was blown over by the mountain wind. Looking carefully, they were glowing petals one after another.

Qin Ming picked up a few pieces at random, and his fingers were reflected slightly red.

Xu Yueping even stuffed two pieces into his mouth and ate them directly. After the alienated plant blooms, both the flowers and fruits carry a strong breath of new life, which is beneficial to the human body.

"Slightly sweet." Qin Ming also tasted a few pieces, but unfortunately there were too few left here.

In the distant mountains and forests, the petals were densely packed, like burning red clouds, dispelling the night.

A large number of birds flew into the night sky, chasing those red petals, and the ground forests were even heard with the cry of monkeys and tigers, and many creatures were fighting for them.

Qin Ming was eager to try and wanted to break through.

Xu Yueping shook his head to stop him, saying: "Forget it, when we get there, there will be nothing there, and maybe we will encounter dangerous famous birds, mountain monsters, etc."

The "blooming" of alienated plants is not seasonal and has no rules. It is difficult to actively find them, and they will wither and die completely after the splendor.

Qin Ming sighed, "Not to mention the deep mountains and swamps, there are many mysteries near our habitat. I really want to go through the thick night fog and go to the depths of the vast world to take a look."

Xu Yueping nodded and said, "It's good to have ideas, so that you will have the motivation to make progress. If you have a chance, you should go to the distant Chixia City first."

He believes that only after going there can you see a real corner of the world.

He added, "You can go there to take the entrance exam."

"Has Uncle Xu been there?" Qin Ming looked at him.

Xu Yueping had a few wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and said, "I went there and was shocked. I gradually recognized the reality, adjusted my mentality and admitted that I was mediocre."

He spoke calmly, without the sharpness of a young man, leaving only the vicissitudes of middle age.

"Uncle Xu has seen a lot." Qin Ming had to comfort him like this.

Xu Yueping smiled bitterly: "Who doesn't have some dreams when they are young?"

He had the second half of the sentence, but he felt it was too old-fashioned and decadent. He didn't want to affect Qin Ming, so he kept it in his heart. Many things will eventually be worn away by reality.

"I didn't even encounter a prey in more than ten miles." Xu Yueping was dissatisfied and wanted to kill one in the wilderness and bring it to the town to exchange for food and drink.

"I guess they were all attracted by the alienated plants." Qin Ming said.

If it were a normal day, ordinary people would need to walk together on this road, because in the dark wilderness, all kinds of creatures might appear.

"Hey, at least I didn't go empty-handed." Xu Yueping entered the dense forest many times and finally shot a musk deer, about 40 kilograms.

The two walked very fast and walked 13 miles. Yinteng Town was in sight.

Under the night, the lights in front were dim, and the buildings were looming, like a beautiful painting trimmed by the quiet years.

After arriving here, there are obviously more pedestrians on the road. Some are out of town for hunting, some are in town to sell mountain products, and there are animal carts carrying goods passing by quickly.

Xu Yueping is familiar with Yinteng Town and walked straight forward with Qin Ming.

There are many shops on both sides of the main street, with red lanterns hanging under the eaves, and people coming and going, very lively.

Each shop is filled with a wide variety of items, including exquisite porcelain, gorgeous silk, and mountain specialty spices.

There are delicious snacks such as pancakes and wontons on the roadside. The smell of various foods is floating, accompanied by the hawking, full of fireworks.

Compared to here, Qin Ming feels that Shuangshu Village is too deserted.

Xu Yueping went to ask about the price of grain, and was told that it was still in a state of super high price with supply exceeding demand. The heavy snow blocked the road, and it was still difficult to transport grain from afar.

The center of Yinteng Town is bright, and the fire spring is located here. Although it is in the dry period, the eight-foot square pool is still shimmering and hazy.

A silver old vine as thick as a bucket is rooted in the fire spring that glows like magma. This is the origin of the name of Yinteng Town.

It looks extraordinary, but it is still an ordinary plant, and the spirituality absorbed by the fire spring is limited.

Qin Ming found a living thing in the pool. It is a kind of red shellfish, as transparent as jade, and the fire mist flows between the shells.

"Fire shells, such a large pool only has dozens of them. It is said that they are delicious and contain strong active substances. I don’t know where they will be sent to and who will eat them in the end."

Xu Yueping whispered that the fire shells must at least be raised in the second-level fire spring in the town, otherwise the spirituality is not enough to support them.

The best-performing shops are all near the fire spring, such as the time-honored weapon shop, where many people come in and out. The living environment in the wild is harsh, and everyone wants to have a good weapon in hand.

There were sporadic snowflakes floating in the sky, and Xu Yueping took Qin Ming to the adjacent bar. There were many exquisitely crafted chandeliers hanging at the door, and sunstones were placed inside, reflecting the brilliant brilliance.

The bar business is better the later it is. It is still early now, and there is almost no one here.

"Aren't we the first customers?" Xu Yueping asked with a smile.

A young man nodded politely and said yes. He was not awake yet, and he was reluctant to provide service so early.

Xu Yueping said: "Tell your boss that we are looking for Feng Yian."

The politely smiling young man suddenly woke up and said: "Our boss is not here, but he has been instructed in advance. Now I will help you find Mr. Feng."

"This musk deer has tender meat, enough to exchange for some good bars?" Xu Yueping used musk deer as money.

If it were in the past, the bar would definitely not agree, but food was in short supply at that time, so the young waiter nodded in agreement.

"The boss here calls himself 'Western Fire Luo'. Many years ago, his father, as a servant, followed a master from the west on a strange bird." Xu Yueping said to Qin Ming.

Some people say that the master traveled around the world, and some people say that he was killed by a "moon worm" while exploring the high-level fire spring deep in the mountains.

His followers settled here and started a bar business.

"Mr. Feng should appear at noon today." A moment later, the young man informed the news and prepared to call someone to serve.

Xu Yueping waved his hand and said, "Don't have any singing and dancing, just send food and wine, we are going to talk about things today."

The decoration in the bar is relatively exquisite, with various crystal lamps hanging, but the sun stones filled in are very small, creating a blurred scene of lights.

Xu Yueping whispered, "It's still early. Xiao Qin, you sit here and wait. I'll go visit the old gentleman."

Qin Ming nodded, knowing that he was going to try his luck at the old noble's house, and it was useless to stop him.

The bar was quiet, and Qin Ming took a sip of the amber wine in the glass. Although it was not spicy, he still couldn't get used to it.

Time passed slowly, he looked at the snow outside the window, people coming and going, and felt the prosperity and bustle that were hard to see in Shuangshu Village.

Xu Yueping came back, brushed off some snowflakes on his body, rubbed his hands, and drank a few glasses of wine in a row, saying, "It's really better than my home."

"Uncle Xu, are you okay?" Qin Ming asked.

Xu Yueping said, "What can I do? By the way, when I arrived, they were very polite and warmly received me. They said they would give you a chance when the time comes."

"Huh?" Qin Ming was surprised. This was different from what he imagined. The other party didn't refuse.

He asked a few detailed questions and was speechless.

It was the butler who warmly received Xu Yueping, and it was impossible for him to meet the old nobleman.

The butler had a gentle smile on his face, and it seemed that he was maintaining proper etiquette. Recently, many people came to his house, and he said that he would arrange time for the outstanding young man to meet the old nobleman together.

Qin Ming said, "They are declining politely."

Xu Yueping drank another glass of wine and said, "You can lift a tripod of 600 kilograms. With such a dazzling achievement, I think they will look at you differently."

Qin Ming said, "You revealed my background. Although they smiled, they faced you calmly, which should explain everything. You also mentioned that they came from far away, perhaps from a brilliant city, and they must have seen the world."

Xu Yueping thought of some rumors that the noble lady seemed to have a very high talent.

He frowned and said, "You are also amazing in our area, so they don't look down on you?"

Although he was a little unwilling, he had some premonitions after being politely received by the butler. He just wanted to help Qin Ming seize this opportunity and solve the problem that the patrol team forced them.

Qin Ming said with a serious face, "Uncle Xu, don't think too much. We shouldn't get involved with the mysterious nobles who came from big cities to small towns."

Xu Yueping immediately became alert. Who knows whether the other party is in seclusion or avoiding disaster. He nodded solemnly and said, "You are right."

Noon is a time when the night is lighter, and the unclear mountains outside Qingteng Town can be seen.

Feng Yian appeared, followed by two patrollers, and entered the bar in the wind and snow, bringing in a burst of cold air.

"Brother Xu, I'm sorry to trouble you to run so far and wait for so long. We just came back from patrolling the mountains." Feng Yian greeted warmly.

Looking at his sincere look, Qin Ming felt extremely disgusted and wanted to punch this bearded man.

He had learned from Xu Yueping that this group of patrollers was not very responsible on weekdays, and they would only appear in the mountains together in the middle and end of the month.

Although the sun has disappeared and there is no longer a bright moon hanging high in the sky and a sky full of stars, people still use the old calendar and mention the beginning and end of the month.

Many times, some members of the patrol team would hang out in bars and restaurants in various towns, and even keep mistresses.

Xu Yueping forced a smile to deal with it: "Brother Feng, you are too polite. We know that you have worked hard patrolling the mountains, and we didn't wait long."

Feng Yian looked at Qin Ming again and said, "Brother Qin is a handsome man with unlimited potential. I hope you can join our patrol team in the future."

He patted Qin Ming's shoulder to show his closeness, and then called the waiter to ask for a private room.

Feng Yian looked at the two people behind him and said, "Brother Xu and I will chat first. You can accompany Brother Qin to order some drinks and go to the restaurant next door to see what good dishes there are."

He mainly wanted to take off his disguise and talk to Xu Yueping alone. Sure enough, his attitude changed after entering the private room.

"Old Xu, you are not very good at this. If you are too serious, you will be very tired and painful. Don't forget that you have a wife and children. It is normal for a few wild beasts to rush out of the mountains and break into your home late at night." Feng Yian patted Xu Yueping's face with his palm.

He was no longer generous at this time. He smiled indifferently, and his eyes gradually became cold. This was a naked threat.

"I will plant the Black Moon immediately after I go back." Xu Yueping said.

"You made me very uncomfortable this time. You won't bow your head unless you kill some people in the mountains, right? I even came here specifically for you. The team leader was very unhappy when he heard about it!" Feng Yian increased his strength and patted Xu Yueping's face again.

A quarter of an hour later, Feng Yian took the lead in walking out of the private room on the second floor with a smile on his face.

"Let's go." Xu Yueping said to Qin Ming. Feng Yian smiled and said, "Brother Xu thinks that planting Black Moon is very important and wants to go back first. If Brother Qin is not in a hurry to leave, he can stay and have a couple of drinks."

Qin Ming shook his head and declined, "No, I'd better go with Uncle Xu. The wild has been uneasy recently, and it's better for two people to take care of each other on the road."

Watching them disappear at the door of the bar, someone next to Feng Yian said, "Even if that boy has a golden foundation, it's obvious that he and Xu Yueping are on the same side. Why should we be so polite to him?"

Feng Yian said, "Indeed, it's hard to say how high he can go, and he is not on the same side as us, but after all, he hasn't fallen out yet. Give him some face first, unless you are sure to kill him immediately..."

"Uncle Xu!" Qin Ming found that there was a faint handprint on Xu Yueping's left cheek. He immediately understood that Xu Yueping was humiliated in the private room.

He could feel the humiliation, and there was a fire of anger beating in his heart. He took a deep breath and said, "Uncle Xu, they keep doing evil things. I think God can't stand it anymore and will take them away soon!"

In the severe winter, with ice and snow everywhere, the mountains and forests are filled with red clouds, butterflies dancing in the night sky, and large pieces of light rain falling, with a kind of elegant and extraordinary beauty.

This strange sight stunned Qin Ming and Xu Yueping, and they stopped to watch.

The cold wind whistled, causing the branches in the dense forest to shake violently, rolling up large pieces of snow, and the "red butterflies" dancing in the distance came with the strong wind.

Xu Yueping stared at the red night and finally determined what it was.

"An alienated plant is 'blooming', surging with vigorous new life force, and a few wild beasts and birds of prey nearby are about to mutate."

As he spoke, the fluttering "butterflies" came closer, and a small amount was blown over by the mountain wind. Looking carefully, they were glowing petals one after another.

Qin Ming picked up a few pieces at random, and his fingers were reflected slightly red.

Xu Yueping even stuffed two pieces into his mouth and ate them directly. After the alienated plant blooms, both the flowers and fruits carry a strong breath of new life, which is beneficial to the human body.

"Slightly sweet." Qin Ming also tasted a few pieces, but unfortunately there were too few left here.

In the distant mountains and forests, the petals were densely packed, like burning red clouds, dispelling the night.

A large number of birds flew into the night sky, chasing those red petals, and the ground forests were even heard with the cry of monkeys and tigers, and many creatures were fighting for them.

Qin Ming was eager to try and wanted to break through.

Xu Yueping shook his head to stop him, saying: "Forget it, when we get there, there will be nothing there, and maybe we will encounter dangerous famous birds, mountain monsters, etc."

The "blooming" of alienated plants is not seasonal and has no rules. It is difficult to actively find them, and they will wither and die completely after the splendor.

Qin Ming sighed, "Not to mention the deep mountains and swamps, there are many mysteries near our habitat. I really want to go through the thick night fog and go to the depths of the vast world to take a look."

Xu Yueping nodded and said, "It's good to have ideas, so that you will have the motivation to make progress. If you have a chance, you should go to the distant Chixia City first."

He believes that only after going there can you see a real corner of the world.

He added, "You can go there to take the entrance exam."

"Has Uncle Xu been there?" Qin Ming looked at him.

Xu Yueping had a few wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and said, "I went there and was shocked. I gradually recognized the reality, adjusted my mentality and admitted that I was mediocre."

He spoke calmly, without the sharpness of a young man, leaving only the vicissitudes of middle age.

"Uncle Xu has seen a lot." Qin Ming had to comfort him like this.

Xu Yueping smiled bitterly: "Who doesn't have some dreams when they are young?"

He had the second half of the sentence, but he felt it was too old-fashioned and decadent. He didn't want to affect Qin Ming, so he kept it in his heart. Many things will eventually be worn away by reality.

"I didn't even encounter a prey in more than ten miles." Xu Yueping was dissatisfied and wanted to kill one in the wilderness and bring it to the town to exchange for food and drink.

"I guess they were all attracted by the alienated plants." Qin Ming said.

If it were a normal day, ordinary people would need to walk together on this road, because in the dark wilderness, all kinds of creatures might appear.

"Hey, at least I didn't go empty-handed." Xu Yueping entered the dense forest many times and finally shot a musk deer, about 40 kilograms.

The two walked very fast and walked 13 miles. Yinteng Town was in sight.

Under the night, the lights in front were dim, and the buildings were looming, like a beautiful painting trimmed by the quiet years.

After arriving here, there are obviously more pedestrians on the road. Some are out of town for hunting, some are in town to sell mountain products, and there are animal carts carrying goods passing by quickly.

Xu Yueping is familiar with Yinteng Town and walked straight forward with Qin Ming.

There are many shops on both sides of the main street, with red lanterns hanging under the eaves, and people coming and going, very lively.

Each shop is filled with a wide variety of items, including exquisite porcelain, gorgeous silk, and mountain specialty spices.

There are delicious snacks such as pancakes and wontons on the roadside. The smell of various foods is floating, accompanied by the hawking, full of fireworks.

Compared to here, Qin Ming feels that Shuangshu Village is too deserted.

Xu Yueping went to ask about the price of grain, and was told that it was still in a state of super high price with supply exceeding demand. The heavy snow blocked the road, and it was still difficult to transport grain from afar.

The center of Yinteng Town is bright, and the fire spring is located here. Although it is in the dry period, the eight-foot square pool is still shimmering and hazy.

A silver old vine as thick as a bucket is rooted in the fire spring that glows like magma. This is the origin of the name of Yinteng Town.

It looks extraordinary, but it is still an ordinary plant, and the spirituality absorbed by the fire spring is limited.

Qin Ming found a living thing in the pool. It is a kind of red shellfish, as transparent as jade, and the fire mist flows between the shells.

"Fire shells, such a large pool only has dozens of them. It is said that they are delicious and contain strong active substances. I don’t know where they will be sent to and who will eat them in the end."

Xu Yueping whispered that the fire shells must at least be raised in the second-level fire spring in the town, otherwise the spirituality is not enough to support them.

The best-performing shops are all near the fire spring, such as the time-honored weapon shop, where many people come in and out. The living environment in the wild is harsh, and everyone wants to have a good weapon in hand.

There were sporadic snowflakes floating in the sky, and Xu Yueping took Qin Ming to the adjacent bar. There were many exquisitely crafted chandeliers hanging at the door, and sunstones were placed inside, reflecting the brilliant brilliance.

The bar business is better the later it is. It is still early now, and there is almost no one here.

"Aren't we the first customers?" Xu Yueping asked with a smile.

A young man nodded politely and said yes. He was not awake yet, and he was reluctant to provide service so early.

Xu Yueping said: "Tell your boss that we are looking for Feng Yian."

The politely smiling young man suddenly woke up and said: "Our boss is not here, but he has been instructed in advance. Now I will help you find Mr. Feng."

"This musk deer has tender meat, enough to exchange for some good bars?" Xu Yueping used musk deer as money.

If it were in the past, the bar would definitely not agree, but food was in short supply at that time, so the young waiter nodded in agreement.

"The boss here calls himself 'Western Fire Luo'. Many years ago, his father, as a servant, followed a master from the west on a strange bird." Xu Yueping said to Qin Ming.

Some people say that the master traveled around the world, and some people say that he was killed by a "moon worm" while exploring the high-level fire spring deep in the mountains.

His followers settled here and started a bar business.

"Mr. Feng should appear at noon today." A moment later, the young man informed the news and prepared to call someone to serve.

Xu Yueping waved his hand and said, "Don't have any singing and dancing, just send food and wine, we are going to talk about things today."

The decoration in the bar is relatively exquisite, with various crystal lamps hanging, but the sun stones filled in are very small, creating a blurred scene of lights.

Xu Yueping whispered, "It's still early. Xiao Qin, you sit here and wait. I'll go visit the old gentleman."

Qin Ming nodded, knowing that he was going to try his luck at the old noble's house, and it was useless to stop him.

The bar was quiet, and Qin Ming took a sip of the amber wine in the glass. Although it was not spicy, he still couldn't get used to it.

Time passed slowly, he looked at the snow outside the window, people coming and going, and felt the prosperity and bustle that were hard to see in Shuangshu Village.

Xu Yueping came back, brushed off some snowflakes on his body, rubbed his hands, and drank a few glasses of wine in a row, saying, "It's really better than my home."

"Uncle Xu, are you okay?" Qin Ming asked.

Xu Yueping said, "What can I do? By the way, when I arrived, they were very polite and warmly received me. They said they would give you a chance when the time comes."

"Huh?" Qin Ming was surprised. This was different from what he imagined. The other party didn't refuse.

He asked a few detailed questions and was speechless.

It was the butler who warmly received Xu Yueping, and it was impossible for him to meet the old nobleman.

The butler had a gentle smile on his face, and it seemed that he was maintaining proper etiquette. Recently, many people came to his house, and he said that he would arrange time for the outstanding young man to meet the old nobleman together.

Qin Ming said, "They are declining politely."

Xu Yueping drank another glass of wine and said, "You can lift a tripod of 600 kilograms. With such a dazzling achievement, I think they will look at you differently."

Qin Ming said, "You revealed my background. Although they smiled, they faced you calmly, which should explain everything. You also mentioned that they came from far away, perhaps from a brilliant city, and they must have seen the world."

Xu Yueping thought of some rumors that the noble lady seemed to have a very high talent.

He frowned and said, "You are also amazing in our area, so they don't look down on you?"

Although he was a little unwilling, he had some premonitions after being politely received by the butler. He just wanted to help Qin Ming seize this opportunity and solve the problem that the patrol team forced them.

Qin Ming said with a serious face, "Uncle Xu, don't think too much. We shouldn't get involved with the mysterious nobles who came from big cities to small towns."

Xu Yueping immediately became alert. Who knows whether the other party is in seclusion or avoiding disaster. He nodded solemnly and said, "You are right."

Noon is a time when the night is lighter, and the unclear mountains outside Qingteng Town can be seen.

Feng Yian appeared, followed by two patrollers, and entered the bar in the wind and snow, bringing in a burst of cold air.

"Brother Xu, I'm sorry to trouble you to run so far and wait for so long. We just came back from patrolling the mountains." Feng Yian greeted warmly.

Looking at his sincere look, Qin Ming felt extremely disgusted and wanted to punch this bearded man.

He had learned from Xu Yueping that this group of patrollers was not very responsible on weekdays, and they would only appear in the mountains together in the middle and end of the month.

Although the sun has disappeared and there is no longer a bright moon hanging high in the sky and a sky full of stars, people still use the old calendar and mention the beginning and end of the month.

Many times, some members of the patrol team would hang out in bars and restaurants in various towns, and even keep mistresses.

Xu Yueping forced a smile to deal with it: "Brother Feng, you are too polite. We know that you have worked hard patrolling the mountains, and we didn't wait long."

Feng Yian looked at Qin Ming again and said, "Brother Qin is a handsome man with unlimited potential. I hope you can join our patrol team in the future."

He patted Qin Ming's shoulder to show his closeness, and then called the waiter to ask for a private room.

Feng Yian looked at the two people behind him and said, "Brother Xu and I will chat first. You can accompany Brother Qin to order some drinks and go to the restaurant next door to see what good dishes there are."

He mainly wanted to take off his disguise and talk to Xu Yueping alone. Sure enough, his attitude changed after entering the private room.

"Old Xu, you are not very good at this. If you are too serious, you will be very tired and painful. Don't forget that you have a wife and children. It is normal for a few wild beasts to rush out of the mountains and break into your home late at night." Feng Yian patted Xu Yueping's face with his palm.

He was no longer generous at this time. He smiled indifferently, and his eyes gradually became cold. This was a naked threat.

"I will plant the Black Moon immediately after I go back." Xu Yueping said.

"You made me very uncomfortable this time. You won't bow your head unless you kill some people in the mountains, right? I even came here specifically for you. The team leader was very unhappy when he heard about it!" Feng Yian increased his strength and patted Xu Yueping's face again.

A quarter of an hour later, Feng Yian took the lead in walking out of the private room on the second floor with a smile on his face.

"Let's go." Xu Yueping said to Qin Ming. Feng Yian smiled and said, "Brother Xu thinks that planting Black Moon is very important and wants to go back first. If Brother Qin is not in a hurry to leave, he can stay and have a couple of drinks."

Qin Ming shook his head and declined, "No, I'd better go with Uncle Xu. The wild has been uneasy recently, and it's better for two people to take care of each other on the road."

Watching them disappear at the door of the bar, someone next to Feng Yian said, "Even if that boy has a golden foundation, it's obvious that he and Xu Yueping are on the same side. Why should we be so polite to him?"

Feng Yian said, "Indeed, it's hard to say how high he can go, and he is not on the same side as us, but after all, he hasn't fallen out yet. Give him some face first, unless you are sure to kill him immediately..."

"Uncle Xu!" Qin Ming found that there was a faint handprint on Xu Yueping's left cheek. He immediately understood that Xu Yueping was humiliated in the private room.

He could feel the humiliation, and there was a fire of anger beating in his heart. He took a deep breath and said, "Uncle Xu, they keep doing evil things. I think God can't stand it anymore and will take them away soon!"