Chapter 108: The Cave of the Predecessors
The world seemed exceptionally quiet after the storm, and the whole world seemed shrouded in a layer of gloomy gray.

The sky is low and the clouds are thick, as if carrying endless sorrow.

Ji Chang and Zixuan Sanren rushed past.

Ji Chang's consciousness dispersed in all directions. His mood was not as cheerful as Zixuan Sanren beside him. Instead, he felt a little heavier.

In this miserable land, traces of the storm are everywhere.

The earth was torn apart, and the originally lush forest was now left with only broken trees and branches, scattered in a mess.

Almost all the houses in the mortal village were destroyed. Rubble was everywhere, roofs were blown off, walls collapsed, and the warm homes were reduced to ruins.

The crops in the fields were uprooted, and a year's hard work was wasted.

On the road, people were staggering, their clothes were tattered, their faces were covered with dust and tears, and their eyes revealed deep despair.

The children have lost their former laughter. They cling closely to their parents, their eyes filled with fear and confusion.

The old people sat on the ruins, staring silently ahead, as if recalling the good times in the past, their hearts filled with endless sorrow.

Although the monks' situation was slightly better, it was not much better.

Sometimes, monks would ride their magic weapons and gallop across the land, their faces filled with unspeakable fear and relief at having escaped the storm.

Suddenly, Zixuan Sanren seemed to have discovered something. He changed his flying direction and quickly flew to the other side.

Ji Chang noticed Zixuan Sanren's unusual movements, and immediately calmed his mind and followed him closely.

The two of them, one in front and one behind, turned into two flowing rainbows, crossing the sky.

Not long after, Ji Chang and Zixuan Sanren stood side by side on a cliff.

When Ji Chang's gaze fell on the newly appeared crack in the mountain in front of him, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

There should have been a towering cliff there, but a corner collapsed due to a storm, unexpectedly revealing a hidden cave.

The entrance to the cave was half hidden among the broken rocks, and the ancient vines around it were blown into disarray by the strong wind.

A faint spiritual light shone through the cave, and Ji Chang could feel the spiritual power emanating from the operation of the magic circle.

Ji Chang and Zixuan Sanren looked at each other and saw the surprise and joy in each other's eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Zixuan, look at the spiritual light emanating from this cave, it is obvious that there is something mysterious going on inside."

Ji Chang was the first to break the silence.

Zixuan Sanren nodded slightly, looking at the cave with deep eyes: "Fellow Daoist Han is right, this cave is obviously not an ordinary place, it is full of spiritual light, there must be a treasure or inheritance hidden in it."

Ji Chang took a deep breath and said slowly: "Such a precious land only revealed its true identity after the storm. It can be regarded as God's will."

Zixuan Sanren smiled slightly and said, "That's true. We can't let go of such an opportunity easily."

"However, there must be something fishy going on in this cave. We need to be careful and observe for now before making any decision."

Ji Chang nodded in agreement: "Fellow Daoist Zixuan is right. Although this cave is nice, we don't know if there is any danger hidden in it. We might as well explore it first and then make plans."

Unlike Zixuan Sanren, Ji Chang was not too excited after seeing the ruins of the cave.

Compared to the legacy from his predecessors that he might obtain in the cave, Ji Chang was more worried about the dangers that he might encounter.

After all, some of these caves built by our ancestors were traps set up to harm future generations.

Even if it is a legacy set up by predecessors, there are often various restrictions to select suitable successors.

Many cultivators died while exploring the caves of their predecessors.

"Friend Han's considerations are very thorough." Zixuan Sanren agreed deeply and put away his previous excitement.

Afterwards, the two of them released their spiritual senses and carefully explored the cave, while slowly approaching the exposed crack in the mountain. However, just as they were about to approach the cave, a bright light suddenly appeared on the horizon.

The spiritual light gently fell in front of Ji Chang and Zi Xuan Sanren, and condensed into a female cultivator in fluttering red clothes.

This female cultivator had a gorgeous appearance and a strong aura, and it was obvious that she was also in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

As soon as Zixuan Sanren's eyes fell on the female cultivator in red, his expression changed slightly.

There was a hint of surprise in his expression, one could even say fear.

This female cultivator in red was not an unknown person, but a well-known figure in their local area, named Fairy Hong Ling.

Fairy Hong Ling is known for her decisiveness and ruthlessness, and her cultivation should not be underestimated.

Ji Chang was a cultivator from another place, so naturally he did not recognize this female cultivator in red.

Seeing that Zixuan Sanren had a strange expression, his heart was stirred.

Then he immediately planted a peeping mark on Fairy Hong Ling.

As for Zixuan Sanren, Ji Chang had already planted a peeping mark on him when he helped him resist the storm.

At this time, Fairy Hong Ling first glanced at Zixuan Sanren, and then looked at Ji Chang.

Fairy Hong Ling smiled slightly and bowed: "So it's Brother Zixuan, nice to meet you. I wonder where you came from?"

Upon hearing this, Zixuan Sanren hurriedly introduced Fairy Hongling.

"Fellow Daoist Hong Ling, this is Fellow Daoist Han from Taizhou. When he passed through our Yuzhou a few days ago, he encountered a typhoon. He stayed in Feiyun Market for a few days to help me resist the typhoon."

When Fairy Hong Ling heard this, a strange look flashed in her eyes.

She seemed to have thought of something, but quickly covered it up.

Fairy Hong Ling bowed to Ji Changying and said with a smile on her face, "So Fellow Daoist Han is a high-ranking cultivator from Taizhou. I am so sorry for my disrespect."

Ji Chang naturally returned the greeting with a smile.

He looked at Fairy Hong Ling deeply and became secretly alert.

Ji Chang knew that Fairy Hong Ling, like Mr. Zixuan, probably mistook him for a cultivator from the Han family of Taizhou.

However, Ji Chang did not explain. It was naturally more useful to have a tiger skin when going out than to have no one at all.

Moreover, Yuzhou is located in the heart of Zheng State, far away from southern states such as Taizhou and Jiaozhou.

There shouldn't be too many disputes and conflicts between the Han family and the immortal cultivation families here.

Seeing this, Zixuan Sanren was about to introduce Fairy Hongling to Ji Chang.

However, Fairy Hong Ling got there first. She walked lightly to Ji Chang, bowed slightly, and introduced herself:
"My name is Hong Ling, and I come from the Hu family in Yuzhou."

"Friend Han, when you have time in the future, you may as well come to my Hu family as a guest, so that I can have the opportunity to fulfill my hospitality and entertain you well."

Fairy Hong Ling's voice was soft and charming, and every word revealed sincerity and enthusiasm, as if she was really looking forward to Ji Chang's arrival.

However, Ji Chang knew clearly that interpersonal relationships in the world of immortal cultivation were often complicated, and various purposes and calculations might be hidden behind the apparent enthusiasm.

Ji Chang smiled slightly and responded, "Han will keep Fairy Hong Ling's kind invitation in mind."

"If there is a chance, Han will definitely pay a visit and appreciate the style of the Hu family."

Ji Chang's answer was both polite and left himself room for maneuver.

Zixuan Sanren watched the conversation between the two people from the side and didn't say anything.

(End of this chapter)