Chapter 1282: Chapter 1281: One Year Appointment
"How long have you been here?" Su Changfeng finished speaking and asked Li Sheng.
Li Sheng sighed, recalling the past 20 years, he couldn’t express what he felt: "It’s been 20 years, unfortunately, even after being in Tianyuan Continent for so long, I haven’t found any useful information. I wanted to visit other countries, but I haven’t had the chance."
"At present, I only have Seventh-rank strength and can’t smoothly pass through the Sourceless Forest, so despite being here for so long, I haven’t made any progress."
Su Changfeng had heard before that the Three Kingdoms on the Tianyuan Continent are divided by the Sourceless Forest, which has to some extent led to the lack of interaction between the Three Kingdoms. However, Su Changfeng believes that conflict has occurred. If that’s the case, aside from the Sourceless Forest, there must be other routes to take."
"Aside from the Sourceless Forest, there must be other ways, right?" Su Changfeng asked.
"There’s indeed another path, but it’s guarded by a top-level domestic expert. With my strength, if I try to force my way through, I’ll surely be killed by Xingluo’s late-stage third-rank experts," Li Sheng explained.
Su Changfeng nodded in understanding of Xingluo’s approach. He realized that if strong individuals went to other countries, it would be easier to kill them on-site to avoid further trouble.
"Where are you going after leaving Qiyun City?" Su Changfeng asked with a frown.
"I want to improve my strength, but I don’t want to die easily, considering I haven’t survived to bring back any news yet. So I plan to try elsewhere, but it seems unnecessary now," Li Sheng said.
With Li Sheng’s words, Su Changfeng immediately understood his meaning—he planned to follow him. Su Changfeng felt a bit troubled, realizing that Li Sheng is a Seventh-rank expert, and many people have seen him. If Li Sheng follows him, even if he wants to keep a low profile, he’ll have no way to do so.
"You can’t follow me," Su Changfeng said directly.
"Why?" Li Sheng asked with a puzzled expression.
"Don’t you understand why I wear a mask?" Su Changfeng said.
Li Sheng certainly knew that Su Changfeng wearing a mask was likely because he didn’t want to be exposed in front of people.
"You want to hide your strength," Li Sheng said.
Su Changfeng nodded and spoke: "So you should understand the reason for my refusal, right?"
"I understand, but I’ve been alone for 20 years. Now that I’ve finally met a fellow countryman, do we really have to part ways like this?" Li Sheng was somewhat unwilling. He wanted to follow Su Changfeng partly because he was too lonely and partly because he hoped Su Changfeng could help him improve his rank. Also, if Su Changfeng found a way to return, he could leave together.
Over these years, Li Sheng hadn’t found any useful clues. He had lost hope of finding a way back, so Su Changfeng was his last straw.
"Don’t worry, if I really find a way to leave the Tianyuan Continent, I will definitely take you back," Su Changfeng naturally understood Li Sheng’s thoughts and immediately comforted him.
"But if I don’t follow you, what can I do? I’ve gained nothing all these years, and now I don’t even have a goal, living an aimless life. I’m tired of it," Li Sheng said in a bleak tone. He didn’t want to continue living like this. He hoped to realize his value and do meaningful things. Only by following Su Changfeng could he continue to persist.
"You should hurry and find a way to improve your strength. To leave Xingluo, the first thing you need to do is strengthen yourself. If the way to leave Tianyuan Continent isn’t in Xingluo, and you don’t have enough strength to leave, what then?" Su Changfeng said.
Upon hearing this, Li Sheng’s expression became serious. If what Su Changfeng said was true, even if he knew the way to leave Tuo Shi, without the matching strength, he couldn’t go back.
After careful consideration, Li Sheng said, "Then how will you find me in the future?"
"Ah," Su Changfeng couldn’t help but sigh and said, "It’s really a hassle here without phones or anything."
Li Sheng also smiled helplessly. He had almost forgotten about such things. He had been in Xingluo for so long, he had almost forgotten everything from the original world.
"Yeah, if only there were phones here, it would be great," Li Sheng said.
Su Changfeng thought for a moment and said to Li Sheng, "Let’s do this, one year later, we can meet at the Flying Dragon Platform. By that time, I might not need to continue hiding my strength."
Li Sheng nodded solemnly and said, "Sure, see you then. I hope I can find a way to improve my strength during this period."
Su Changfeng’s words undoubtedly gave Li Sheng hope and a goal. At this moment, he was increasingly eager to improve his strength. Imagining the day he could return to his own world filled him with determination.
Knowing that Su Changfeng was a late-stage third rank at such a young age had deeply shocked Li Sheng.
Previously, he was determined to become stronger but had some reservations, afraid to die easily. However, now, Li Sheng was willing to take the risk for a chance to return, which indeed increased the possibility of improving his strength.
Of course, to improve strength, many dangers must be faced. Whether they could meet as promised a year later, Su Changfeng couldn’t be sure.
But that’s a matter of the future. Su Changfeng didn’t want to think too much about it. Although they were fellow countrymen, Su Changfeng had to first take care of himself and then try to care as much as possible for Li Sheng. He had many things to do and naturally couldn’t put too much thought into Li Sheng.
Currently, Chen Qingqing is still missing, and that mysterious feeling of pulling hasn’t been clarified. These are the two things Su Changfeng most wants to do at the moment.
After saying goodbye to Li Sheng, Su Changfeng returned to the inn.
Qiutang Yu’er, seeing Su Changfeng return, went back to his room with him.
"With such strong abilities, why hide your identity? What exactly is your reason?" Qiutang Yu’er knew the events at the platform. Others might not know, but she knew the so-called masked man was Su Changfeng. However, she wondered why Su Changfeng was hiding his strength.
"With the powerful Qiutang Clan, why don’t you dare reveal your identity?" Su Changfeng retorted.
"The Qiutang Clan was wiped out by Xingluo, could it be your clan was wiped out too?" Qiutang Yu’er said flatly. She didn’t feel that Su Changfeng had any unspeakable background; she was just used to replying back in kind.
"Is that your attitude towards becoming a disciple?" Su Changfeng glanced at her, his tone full of sarcasm.
"I never said I must become your disciple, I could also marry you," Qiutang Yu’er said.
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