Most people folded their arms and shivered in the cold wind.
Ningguta is located in the far north of the northern border, and the environment is extremely harsh. During the winter, the temperature can even drop to -60 or -70 degrees Celsius.
Exposing oneself to such an environment would quickly lead to hypothermia and death.
Fortunately, it was not yet winter.
The few people oppressed by Xu Yunfan not far away all had numb expressions. When they noticed Xu Yunfan's glance, they were like quails, not daring to say a word.
They were bullies who only feared the strong and bullied the weak.
Xu Yunfan snorted softly, and recalled the scene of these people showing off their arrogance and domineering behavior in Yujing.
They had fooled every brothel in the city.
Li Haomiao, who was being carried on his back, stared blankly at the Arakawa Icefield in front of him, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Eight hundred miles of white silk is frozen, and icy plains stretch across three thousand rivers.
The Far North truly lives up to its reputation. When I was in Yujing, I wanted to see it. Today, I see it, and it truly lives up to its reputation."
Xu Yunfan: "Didn't you see it when you were escorted here?"
"I was unconscious the entire time."
At this moment, Yang Gan's slightly rough and cold voice rang out.
"You will all rest for three days. The stone house next door is your residence. There is a warm bath not far away for you to bathe.
You are not allowed to enter or leave other places without permission. Violators will be executed."
Everyone was speechless, following the crowd towards the stone house. Xu Yunfan followed suit, remaining silent .
However, he could clearly sense Yang Gan's cold gaze sweeping over him several times.
"You killed me."
Li Haomiao, naturally understanding Xu Yunfan's meaning, smiled slightly.
Xu Yunfan glanced back. Li Haomiao's smile wrinkled the three hideous scars on his face, making it look extremely terrifying and distorted.
"..."
In the stone house, he finally had a bowl of hot food, a vegetable porridge. After drinking it, he washed his body in the warm soup.
After soaking himself thoroughly and preparing to leave, Xu Yunfan suddenly saw Zhou Feng, whom he had not seen for a long time, not far away.
Next to Zhou Feng was a strong man with disheveled hair.
The two were whispering something.
Zhou Feng looked up and saw Xu Yunfan looking at him. His expression changed slightly, and finally turned his head away.
Xu Yunfan sighed inwardly and gave up the idea of going up to say hello.
Most of his attention was on the man next to Zhou Feng. He was sure that he had not seen him in the mine.
Because of the close distance, he could clearly see that the man's fingers were not covered with ore dust due to long-term mining work.
Xu Yunfan narrowed his eyes slightly. This guy had sneaked in.
Li Haomiao, who was watching from the side, whispered, "It seems you are quite smart."
Xu Yunfan lowered his voice.
"Did you know this?"
"This is the perfect opportunity. Too many forces gather here, and it's the perfect time for that witch to wipe out the rebels."
Li Haomiao's eyes were deep. "Find a chance, get me out. Soon, something will happen."
It seemed Zhou Feng had contacted someone and learned this information.
Xu Yunfan pondered. If it weren't for Li Haomiao's information, he would have only been able to guess that something was wrong.
Then he realized.
"I'll take you out?"
Xu Yunfan pointed at himself, a bit bewildered. "You mean me?"
Li Haomiao said calmly, "Why not?"
"I'm not that capable. Don't drag me into your internal strife."
Li Haomiao said, "I can teach you the Chaoyang Yiqi Jue. When you've mastered your muscles, bones, and skin, you can use it to practice the "Three-in-One" technique, working from the outside in to cultivate your flesh, blood, marrow, and qi. This is a truly divine skill."
"You go first."
"Given your temperament, I'm afraid you'll abandon me without hesitation if you get it."
Xu Yunfan said sternly, "Prince Yan, you're shortsighted. I'm an upright man, honest and trustworthy, consistent in my words and deeds. How could I easily break my promise?"
Li Haomiao chuckled and said nothing.
Xu Yunfan was helpless. This guy was the type who wouldn't give up until he saw the rabbit. The Chaoyang Yiqi Jue must be extremely valuable. If he missed it, he might not have such a good opportunity again, or perhaps never get such an easy way to obtain a divine skill again.
After soaking in the warm water for a while longer, Xu Yunfan carefully observed the surrounding miners, somewhat surprised.
"There are quite a few practicing martial arts."
Li Haomiao said calmly, "Most of them come from official families, high-ranking families. It's not surprising that they practice martial arts. Otherwise, how could all the overseers possess martial arts skills?"
His face was disfigured, and three of his limbs were broken. No one here knew him as the once renowned Prince of Yan.
What caught Xu Yunfan's attention most was that in the next hot spring, a young man about his age was darting his eyes around.
His bare upper body revealed lean muscles, indicating that he had practiced martial arts for a long time.
"Hey, the son of the Grand General, Fang Mushan."
Li Haomiao sighed, lamenting, "I'm afraid half the ministers in the court have fallen victim to that vile woman. That Grand General, Fang Wen, a staunch supporter of the late emperor, is probably imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison.
This boy has an exceptional talent for martial arts, practicing the Hun Tian Spear Technique. He's incredibly gifted. Despite his frail frame, he possesses astonishing strength. Even the late emperor praised him as a genius capable of fighting beyond his own level."
After a pause, he whispered, "When the time comes, we can follow him. Let him lead the way. We'll be safest."
Xu Yunfan gave him a thumbs-up.
"You're the one who sells people."
"..."
By late night, the straw bales within the nearly thirty stone houses were nearly filled with people.
Outside, the north wind howled, the slightest gust bringing a bone-chilling chill.
In a corner, Xu Yunfan faced the wall, clasping his hands together, his index fingers extended and connected, silently chanting the mantra of "Supreme Goodness, Like Water."
The "Lin" spell, retrieved from the human's skin, is a technique for concentrating the mind and cultivating a spiritual state.
It symbolizes facing events, representing physical and mental stability, remaining unmoved in the face of adversity, and maintaining an unwavering resolve, demonstrating a strong constitution and will.
In Taoist practice, it is often used to adjust the mind before entering a state of tranquility, helping practitioners to eliminate distractions, focus their minds, and face the various trials and challenges of cultivation with a resolute will.
At the same time, during combat, reciting this word can help one remain calm and composed, allowing them to make correct judgments.
This is a magical technique that assists in cultivation.
It can stabilize the mind, strengthen the will, and bless the spirit.
According to the description of this Lin character formula, when the Lin character formula is practiced to the extreme, all kinds of external interference will not affect oneself. One can sense everything around in an instant, receive a large amount of information in a short period of time to make the most effective judgment, and then make a decision.
An extremely terrifying ability, according to the Xianxia template, it is not afraid of all kinds of illusions, and can make oneself merge with the world, fall into a state of enlightenment, and thus improve the efficiency of cultivation.
It can be called a supernatural power.
Xu Yunfan suppressed the excitement in his heart and silently recited the Shangshan Ruoshui mantra, allowing himself to clear his mind and fall into a state of emptiness.
"You are practicing the Lin character formula and reciting scriptures, but it seems that you are not doing it the right way. After careful consideration, you are still confused."
(End of this chapter)