C1 Corn Hill

Xi Jing University, library.

It was currently the middle of the afternoon. Many men and women were sitting in groups of twos and threes, discussing academic issues and chatting casually.

The lights were dim and yellow, like golden sunlight shining down on everyone. The scene was especially cozy and there was even a hint of warmth in the air.

In a corner, a man was quietly sitting there. He was concentrating on reading the 'Southern Flower Sutra', as if he was drunk on reading it.

He was wearing casual attire and his hair was neither long nor short. It was unusually plain and simple. However, his eyes were very clear and it was very easy for him to have a sense of intimacy with them.

Opposite the man sat a beautiful girl. Her eyebrows were curved and her pupils were like clear spring water. She was an extremely beautiful woman.

Wearing a pure pleated skirt, she had a beautiful scenery. The girl smiled, causing the flowers to lose their luster, revealing two dimples. Her beautiful appearance made any girl jealous.

The girl blinked her large and lively eyes as she looked seriously at the man who was concentrating on the 'Southern Flower Scripture'. Her eyes were filled with millions of tender emotions.

"Xin Er, if you keep looking at me like that, I won't be able to continue reading!"

Chu Chen said with a smile, but his tone gave off a sweet feeling.

Hearing this, Xia Xin stuck out her soft tongue and made a face at Chu Chen. However, she didn't open her mouth. Instead, she lowered her head and started flipping through the Flower Rain book on the table in front of her.

Chu Chen and Xia Xin were both first year students of Xi Jing University. This year, they were both twenty years old. Aside from being classmates, they were also an ordinary couple in the mortal world.

However, their family background was completely different. Chu Chen came from a remote mountain village and his family life was light. Even though he didn't worry about food or clothes, he couldn't give Chu Chen a luxurious life.

Xia Xin, on the other hand, came from a cosmopolitan city. As for the Xia family, they were a wealthy family with a great reputation in their own country. They monopolized many of the country's economic trade and had a very strong economic strength.

However, Xia Xin didn't turn her back on Chu Chen's poor background due to her illustrious background. Instead, she was in love with him.

Suddenly, Xia Xin stopped flipping through the books on the table and raised her head. A trace of craftiness appeared on her fair face, and she blinked her large eyes, staring at Chu Chen as she said, "Brother Chu Chen, the report says that there will be a total solar eclipse on Sunday. Xiao Yu and Xiao Chao arranged for us to climb the mountain on Saturday, then watch the total solar eclipse on Sunday, how about we go together?"

"Sure."

Chu Chen smiled, but continued to focus his attention on the 'Southern Flower Scripture' in his hands.

Xiao Chao and Xiao Yu, their original names were Li Chao and Wang Yu, they were first-year students from Xi Jing University, classmates of Chu Chen. At the same time, they were also lovers, and they were Xia Xin and Chu Chen's best friends.

In the blink of an eye, it was already Saturday. Chu Chen, Xia Xin, Li Chao, and Wang Yu were already prepared. At eight o'clock, they would meet with the school's North Gate and prepare to climb the mountain.

"Little Chao, which mountain should we climb? Is it the Qinghua Mountain or the Qinyun Mountain? "

Chu Chen hooked his arm around Li Chao's shoulder and asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Chao did not directly answer, but instead gave a mysterious smile, purposely putting on a show before slowly saying: "A Chen, we rarely come out to play, of course we have to play a bit more exciting. Xiao Yu and I have already discussed this, let's go to — Cauldron Mountain.

Furthermore, according to the reports, there will be a total solar eclipse tomorrow. How could we not be bothered about such a wonder of the world?

"Joss Furnace Mountain?"

Chu Chen frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "Little Chao, do you really want to go to the Incense Faction? I heard there are a lot of people missing there! "

"Ah Chen, I say, why are you getting more and more timid? What's there to be afraid of?" Besides, we're after total solar eclipse. "Hahaha …" Li Chao laughed.

"Brother Chu Chen, don't ruin their mood. Let's go, it's no big deal."

Xia Xin took Chu Chen's arm in her own and gently shook it.

This scene caused the eyes of many men in the surrounding area to burn with passion as they revealed gazes filled with jealousy and envy.

Incense Mountain was a large mountain with many primitive topography. There were also many dangerous areas. After entering the mountain, it was very easy to get lost within. All these years, it was rumored that there were some people who never came out after entering the mountain.

This was the reason why Chu Chen was apprehensive. It did not matter if the rumors were true or false, he did not want Li Chao and the others to take the risk.

"Fine."

But in the end, Chu Chen still agreed. After all, he didn't want to ruin the mood of Li Chao and the others, and those rumors might not be true.

After that, Xia Xin took Chu Chen's arm, Li Chao wrapped his arm around Wang Yu's shoulder, and the couple took a taxi back to the Incense Mountain.

After an hour of bumpy ride, they finally arrived at the foot of the censer mountain. As far as the eye could see, the mountain range was majestic and vast.

Seeing the magnificent scenery of the Incense Faction, Chu Chen's group of four could not help but sigh at the brilliance of nature. All of this was so natural that anyone who saw it would be entranced.

"Is this the Incense Fountain Mountain? It's really too beautiful! " Xia Xin sighed.

"I heard that there is a dangerous place called Lingyun Peak. This time, I must find it!" Li Chao said.

"Can you stop dreaming? So many geographers have come here without finding anything. Do you think you can find anything?"

Wang Yu smiled as she pinched Li Chao and couldn't help but roll her eyes.

This scene caused Chu Chen and Xia Xin to be at a loss of whether to laugh or cry. It was extremely lively.

"Let's go. Let's enter the mountain!"

Li Chao held Wang Yu's shoulders as they walked forward, followed by Chu Chen and Xia Xin.

It had to be said that the Incense Faction was very high, and the four of them did not stop at all. It had been more than two hours, yet they had not even seen the tiniest bit of mountain peak.

"So tiring!"

After continuing on their journey for a while, Wang Yu's forehead was covered in sweat. She was truly exhausted. She sat down on a large rock to her side and gasped for breath.

Suddenly, Wang Yu let out a surprised sound. She stared at her phone in surprise and said, "There's actually no signal at this place!"

Hearing this, Xia Xin and Chu Chen also took out their cell phones, but found no signal.

"Not only is my phone out of signal, I can't even use my compass!"

Chu Chen frowned. In his hand, there was a small compass, but the compass was spinning very fast and could not stop.

After resting for a while, the group continued their journey. After another hour, they still had not reached the top of the censer.

"There is a strong magnetic field nearby that prevents the use of cell phones and compass. I feel that we might have gotten lost!" Li Chao said.

Just as Li Chao finished speaking, Wang Yu suddenly grabbed onto Li Chao's arm, revealing a slightly scared expression and said, "We can't possibly not leave, right?!"

"How is this possible? Don't scare yourself! "

Li Chao denied it in a low voice, but his expression was serious. Lost in the deep mountains and in the old forest, and he couldn't even use a cell phone's compass, this was a very serious problem.

It was two o'clock in the afternoon. If they were unable to go out or reach the top of the mountain, they would probably spend the night there. The dark mountain forest was definitely an exceptionally dangerous place.

If it was the top of the mountain, then it would be much safer, because there was an open and rocky area at the top of the mountain.