Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 318 7-Star Begonia

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and suppressed his inner anxiety. He carefully observed the patterns on the black stone, and those obscure fragments of information echoed in his mind, trying to piece together a way to open the barrier.

"Young Master, is there anything strange about these patterns?" Xuan Feng on the side couldn't help but ask, with a hint of worry in his tone.

"If I'm not mistaken, this stone should be the key to open the barrier." Gao Xingchen pondered for a moment, pointed at the runes above his head and said, "Look, these runes echo the patterns on the stone. There should be some kind of connection."

Xuan Feng followed his gaze and found some subtle similarities between the two, but the patterns were too complicated and he couldn't make sense of them for a moment.

"But how do we use this stone?" Xuan Feng asked.

Gao Xingchen did not answer directly. He closed his eyes and mobilized the star power in his body. The star power surged in his meridians and finally gathered on his right hand. He slowly opened his eyes, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"I will use the power of the stars to try to activate this stone and see if I can open the barrier." Gao Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Xuanfeng, you protect me!"

Xuan Feng's expression immediately became stern when he heard this. He knew that the next battle would be a difficult one. He drew out his sword, guarded Gao Xingchen, and watched the surroundings vigilantly.

Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and gently pressed his right hand on the black stone. In an instant, a strong suction force came from the stone, madly devouring his star power. Gao Xingchen clenched his teeth and desperately urged the power in his body to fight against the suction force.

As time went by, Gao Xingchen's face became paler and paler, and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat. However, the barrier remained motionless, like an insurmountable mountain, standing in front of them.

"Young Master, can you still hold on?" Xuan Feng asked worriedly. He could feel Gao Xingchen's breath was getting weaker and weaker.

"I'm fine!" Gao Xingchen gritted his teeth and uttered three words with difficulty. He knew in his heart that giving up now would mean all his previous efforts would be wasted, so he had to persevere!

He once again mobilized the remaining star power in his body and injected it into the black stone. Finally, the black stone trembled slightly, and the patterns on the surface also emitted a dazzling light.

At the same time, the runes above their heads began to flash violently, and the entire maze seemed to be shaking. Then, a tiny crack appeared on the barrier. Although it was only a tiny crack, it was like the dawn of hope, illuminating their hearts.

"Success!" Xuanfeng was overjoyed when he saw this.

However, before they could be happy for too long, Gao Xingchen suddenly groaned, his body shook, and he almost fell to the ground. The long-term consumption had exhausted him, and the star power in his body was almost exhausted.

"Young Master!" Xuan Feng hurriedly stepped forward to support Gao Xingchen and asked with concern, "How are you?"

Gao Xingchen waved his hands, indicating that he was fine, but his face was still pale and his breathing was a little rapid. He looked up at the barrier that was about to open, his eyes full of determination.

"We can't give up, we must rush out as soon as possible!" Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and forced his tired body to stand up.

However, just as they were about to make further breakthroughs, a burst of cold laughter suddenly came from a distance.

"Want to leave? It's not that easy!"

Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng's faces changed, and they turned around to see Master Sun leading a group of people and walking towards them in a mighty manner, with a sinister smile on his face...

Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng's faces darkened. The appearance of Master Sun was undoubtedly a cold shower for them. Before they could speak, a man walked out from behind Master Sun and said in a sarcastic tone, "Hey, isn't this Master Gao? Why are you in such a mess? Could it be that this barrier can't be broken through?" As he spoke, he glanced at the crack that was about to open with contempt, his tone full of sarcasm.

Xuan Feng was furious when he heard this, and was about to retort, but was stopped by Gao Xingchen. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, glanced coldly at Mr. Sun and others, and said in a deep voice: "It has nothing to do with you, I advise you to mind your own business!"

"Mind your own business?" Young Master Sun sneered, a hint of viciousness flashing in his eyes. "The treasure of this ancient ruins should naturally belong to the capable. Your Gao family wants to take it all for themselves. You really don't take us seriously!"

Gao Xingchen sneered in his heart. This Mr. Sun was clearly the thief crying "Catch the thief". He clearly wanted to monopolize the benefits, but he wanted to accuse himself of a false crime. He was about to expose Mr. Sun's hypocrisy, but he felt a strong breath approaching rapidly.

"Oh no, they are going to take action!" Xuanfeng's face changed and he reminded hurriedly.

As soon as he finished speaking, several people behind Master Sun attacked Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng. Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng were prepared and quickly waved their weapons to resist.

For a moment, the two sides fought with swords flashing and spiritual energy overflowing. Although Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng tried their best, the other side had more people and strength, and they soon fell behind.

Gao Xingchen was extremely anxious. If they continued like this, they wouldn't be able to hold out for long. He gritted his teeth and persisted while anxiously thinking of a solution.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a powerful aura coming from a distance. He was very familiar with this aura. It was Elder Zhao!

Gao Xingchen felt a glimmer of hope. He knew Elder Zhao's strength. With his help, they might have a chance to turn the tables! Almost at the same time, an old but powerful voice rang in everyone's ears: "Stop!"

Before he finished speaking, a figure appeared in front of Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng like a ghost. It was the eldest elder of the Gao family - Elder Zhao! His hair and beard were all white, but he was in high spirits. His sharp eyes swept across the whole place, and his powerful pressure made Master Sun and others take a few steps back.

"Elder Zhao, why are you here?" Young Master Sun had an unpleasant look on his face, with a hint of fear in his tone.

Elder Zhao snorted coldly, staring at Master Sun with lightning-like eyes, and said coldly: "If I don't come, won't I have to watch you bully my Gao family's children?"

Young Master Sun wanted to say something, but Elder Zhao looked at him and frightened him. Elder Zhao ignored him and turned to look at Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng, asking with concern, "Young Master, Xuanfeng, are you all right?"

"We're fine, thank you Elder Zhao for your help!" Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng replied quickly. Although they suffered some minor injuries, they were not seriously injured.

Elder Zhao nodded, and once again glanced at Young Master Sun and the others, and said in a cold voice: "You youngsters, instead of practicing well, dare to act wildly here. Do you really think that I am just a decoration?"

Young Master Sun and the others looked unhappy, but they dared not speak. What kind of person is Elder Zhao? He is a genuine Jindan-stage expert. They, the younger generation, are not good enough in front of him.

“Hmph, I’ve made note of what happened today. You’d better pray that I don’t encounter it again!” Elder Zhao snorted coldly and waved his sleeves. A powerful gust of air swept out, forcing Master Sun and the others to retreat several steps.

Young Master Sun and the others knew that today's matter could not be resolved peacefully, so they had to turn around and leave in shame. Before leaving, they did not forget to glare at Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng fiercely, their eyes full of resentment.

"Thank you, Elder Zhao, for your help!" After Young Master Sun and others left, Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng thanked Elder Zhao again.

Elder Zhao waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "No need to be polite. I am here to help you on the orders of the Patriarch. This ancient ruin is extremely dangerous. You two must not be careless."

Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng nodded to show that they understood. Elder Zhao gave a few more instructions and then turned and left.

Looking at Elder Zhao's departing figure, Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng were filled with gratitude. They knew that if Elder Zhao had not arrived in time, they would have been in great danger today.

"Young Master, what should we do now?" Xuan Feng asked. Although they had repelled Young Master Sun and others, he also knew that this was only temporary. They must find a way to improve their strength as soon as possible, otherwise if they encountered such a situation again next time, I am afraid no one would be able to save them.

Gao Xingchen pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Heal your wounds first, and other things can be discussed after your wounds are healed."

Xuanfeng nodded. He knew that Gao Xingchen was right. The most important thing now was to heal his injuries, otherwise everything would be in vain.

However, what they didn't notice was that not far behind them, in an inconspicuous bush, a pair of cold eyes were staring at them closely, with a venomous snake-like light flashing in their eyes...

"We must find the detoxifying herbs as soon as possible. Xuanfeng's injury cannot be delayed!" Gao Xingchen frowned, his tone full of anxiety. The palm strike by Master Sun before he left contained a deadly poison. If the detoxification was not done in time, the consequences would be disastrous.

Xuan Feng endured the severe pain coming from his body, squeezed out a smile and comforted him: "Young Master, I'm fine, you don't have to worry about me, you should hurry up and practice..."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Gao Xingchen interrupted him. "We are brothers, why do we have to say such polite words! Don't worry, I will definitely find the detoxifying herbs to heal your injury!"

Elder Zhao looked at the two young men in front of him with deep emotion. Gao Xingchen's loyalty and Xuanfeng's devotion made him see hope for the Gao family's future.

"Young Master, I know a thing or two about this ancient ruins. There should be a magical herb called 'Seven-Star Begonia' growing nearby, which is very effective in treating this poison. If we split up and look for it, we should be able to find it soon." After Elder Zhao said this, he flew towards the west.

Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng did not dare to delay, and they each chose a direction and began to search carefully. The ancient ruins were full of dangers. In addition to various poisonous insects and beasts, there was also the possibility of encountering disciples from other forces. Gao Xingchen observed the surroundings vigilantly while carefully identifying various herbs.

Time passed by minute by minute, and in the blink of an eye, the sun had already set, and Gao Xingchen and Xuanfeng still had nothing to show for it. Xuanfeng's face became paler and paler, and his breathing became more rapid, but he gritted his teeth and persisted without making a single groan.

"Is it really impossible to find it?" Gao Xingchen was extremely anxious. Just when he was about to despair, a fragrance suddenly entered his nostrils. He was refreshed and looked in the direction of the fragrance. He saw a strange flower that was crystal clear and emitted a faint white light growing quietly under a huge rock.

"Seven-Star Begonia!" Gao Xingchen was overjoyed. He quickly ran over and carefully picked the spiritual herb.

He rushed back to the place where he had agreed to meet Xuanfeng and handed the Seven-Star Begonia to Elder Zhao. Elder Zhao was experienced and quickly refined the spiritual herb into an antidote and gave it to Xuanfeng.

After taking the antidote, Xuan Feng's pale face gradually regained its rosy color, and his breathing became steady. He looked at Gao Xingchen gratefully: "Young Master, thank you..."

"What are you thanking me for? We are brothers!" Gao Xingchen patted his shoulder, but his heart was still restless. He knew that they were able to escape danger this time thanks to the help of Elder Zhao, but it also exposed their weakness of insufficient strength.

"It seems that I must improve my strength as soon as possible, and at the same time find a way to enhance the overall strength of my family's children. Otherwise, if I encounter such a situation next time, I may not be so lucky..." Gao Xingchen looked into the distance, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.