Chapter 52: Nest on Steep Mountain

Although the disturbing image of the corrupted one was still fresh in his mind, Tang Chun Xi knew that had more immediate problems to resolve.

She forced the uncomfortable thoughts to the back of her consciousness, ignoring the familiarity that the memory of the creature made in her. The chill that still lingered on his skin was a reminder that this it wasn't normal.

But now, she needed to focus on her escape.

The cold wind bit your face as the hawks continued their flight towards a colossal mountain that rose in front of him, its extension getting lost among the clouds.

The view must have been spectacular.

More Tang Chun Xi was in no position to admire her.

His mind worked quickly, analyzing his options.

Although the hawk she was riding had calmed down, forcing it down was still not a good idea.

And jump from that height it would be suicide.

She didn't have much time to think.

The hawks dived at high speed in the holes of the mountain, revealing that There were their nests.

Tang Chun Xiimmediately prepared to act.

As soon as her hawk entered a steep tunnel within the rock, she kept the body tense, o Lunar Umbrella ready to be invoked and the talismans hidden in the sleeves.

Something was strange.

The density of spiritual energy within the hole was abnormally high.

But there was no time to think about that now.

As soon as the hawk slowed down, she jumped quickly, landing as silently as possible on the rocky floor.

At the same moment, invoked the Lunar Umbrella and activated [Luminous Concealment], covering himself with stellar earthly aura to blend in with his surroundings.

But it wasn't enough.

The hawk felt his presence disappear.

And he didn't like it.

With a sudden movement, the bird landed completely, its sharp claws scratching the stone, its eyes sweeping the place where Tang Chun Xi had been.

— Croac... croac...

The aggressive sound reverberated throughout the cave.

Tang Chun Xiheld your breath.

She was still, pressed against the wall, waiting for the beast to give up.

But then, with a single movement, the hawk attacked.

A huge ave it launched its beak in the exact direction where she was hiding.

But found nothing.

His attack only cut through empty air.

The smell of blood ainda impregnated Tang Chun Xi, but she already it wasn't there.

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The moment he realized that the beast I wouldn't give up so easily, Tang Chun Xiquickly entered his spatial ring.

The change of environment was sudden, but what awaited her inside was... silence.

Close to tower, the little monkeys slept peacefully. Before placing them there, she had gave them some sleeping pills, just enough for them to rest without the risk of causing confusion.

Two reasons.

First, I didn't want people to touch my plants or items.

Second, precaution.

This ring was an absolute secret.

But now this wasn't the time to worry about that.

Tang Chun Xi made a quick reconnaissance of the external situation, something he discovered he was able to do inside the ring.

The hawk was still there.

He had climbed a few meters, but soon returned, prowling the place as if I was sure there was still something hidden there.

'If we fight here, we will attract the attention of the entire gang.'

She couldn't allow that.

Tang Chun XiHe took the opportunity to compose himself.

She took a quick shower, changed his blood-stained clothes and started a recovery process.

She sat on meditation position, channeling your energy to accelerate the healing of your wound.

Hours passed.

When she opened his eyes, she realized that the light of the sky inside the ring had changed.

It was already night.

His wound was almost completely healed.

Turning your attention outside, saw no immediate movement.

The hawk was lying in his nest, breathing slowly.

Sleeping.

Now was his chance.

She took one high quality sleeping pill, crushed it between his fingers and blew the dust towards the hawk.

Moments later, the creature's breathing became even heavier.

Tang Chun Xi left the ring in complete silence.

The cave was illuminated by night light, allowing you to see clearly without needing a flashlight.

His exit path was ten feet above.

Carefully, He tried to climb using the walls as support, as he did with the trees.

But...

They were too smooth.

She frowned.

'I'll have to do this the hard way.'

From his storage ring, he took out a climbing hook.

With a precise movement, he threw it to the edge of the hole.

The hook fixed.

Tang Chun Xirose quickly, climbing with agility until reaching the exit.

As soon as it emerged, his heart stopped for a moment.

The vision that stretched out in front of her It was one of the most beautiful she had ever seen.

The forest spread endless to the horizon, their dark cups winding under the moonlight.

Above her, a starry sky of vibrant colors, so vast and deep that it seemed swallow it all.

Tang Chun Xi remained motionless.

She couldn't look away.

The moon's glow seemed to touch something inside her, a feeling she couldn't describe.

It was moments like these that were worth fighting for.

Time seemed to slow down.

But soon your reality has returned.

She still needed to escape.

Tang Chun Xianalyzed your situation.

The rocky wall it was extremely steep, practically smooth as glass.

Climbing it was impossible.

Furthermore, the mountain was full of hawks' nests.

Any attempt to escape would attract attention.

And then...

A single idea emerged.

The one idea she hated.

Ride the hawk.

She gritted her teeth, frustrated.

But There weren't many options.

Before making a decision, she realized something.

The spiritual energy around it flowed strangely.

Something inside the cave it wasn't normal.

'If there's something here, it might be useful.'

Without hesitation, she went down again.

Carefully passing the hawk, in a dark spot at the back of the cave.

But, there was a tunnel.

With signs of animal digging and a slight draft coming from inside.

She lit a spiritual lantern and advanced.