Dashing Student-Chapter 708 - , Arrival at Southern Frontier

Hu Die’s voice was as gentle as a mountain stream: "Mr. Chen, I wonder if you still remember, I once mentioned to you that even if you obtain the Sect Leader Token of the Poisonous Insect Sect, to truly sit on the seat of the Sect Leader, you still need to pass a special test."

"This test requires entering the depths of the Ten Thousand Mountains to find a rare treasure medicine that is over a hundred years old."

"And you must find the treasure medicine and return safely within three days to gain the recognition of all the disciples of the Poisonous Insect Sect and formally inherit the position of Sect Leader."

Hu Die’s fingertips trembled slightly, her voice lowered: "My father... entered the Ten Thousand Mountains to complete this test. But now..."

She paused, her throat moved slightly: "It has been more than ten days, far exceeding the stipulated time limit."

Hu Die took out a delicate silver pendant from her bosom, in which the faint shadow of two intertwined Gu Insects could be seen.

"This is our unique Heart Connecting Gu." Her fingertips gently stroked the surface of the pendant: "Through it, I can sense that my father is still alive, and even perceive his approximate location."

"It’s just..." she sighed helplessly: "The Ten Thousand Mountains are full of dangers, poisonous insects, and fierce beasts abound, miasma spreads, and ordinary people entering... are nearly in a life and death situation!"

Chen Nan shook his head with a bitter smile: "But I am also an ordinary person!"

Hu Die was taken aback by his words, then she revealed a faint smile tinged with self-deprecation. She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and softly said: "Mr. Chen is too modest. How can someone who can easily defeat a Great Grandmaster be considered an ordinary person?"

"If you are considered an ordinary person, we common folks might as well be less than ants."

A deep light flashed in Chen Nan’s eyes, and he asked thoughtfully: "If one becomes the Sect Leader of the Poisonous Insect Sect, could he really command the entire Outer Eight Sects?"

Hu Die nodded slightly, her voice slow yet with a touch of certainty: "Although the Poisonous Insect Sect doesn’t show off among the Outer Eight Sects, there’s one thing unmatched by other sects — the Gu Technique is enigmatic and unpredictable, and the Sect Leaders of successive generations are all long-lived!"

"Since the founding of the Poisonous Insect Sect, the position of Sect Leader has only passed on through over thirty generations, whereas the other seven sects..."

Her lips curled into a meaningful smile: "Have long since changed hands six or seven dozen times."

"Therefore, in terms of seniority, the Sect Leader of the Poisonous Insect Sect can surpass the other seven sects."

"If commands were truly given as the Sect Leader, even the Leader of the Thief Sect and the Master of Thousand Gates would have to give some respect."

"It’s just... the Poisonous Insect Sect has always been low-key, and most past Sect Leaders have remained reclusive, so this power is rarely truly utilized!"

The plane navigated through the clouds, the cabin filled with a soft light.

Chen Nan leaned by the porthole, his long fingers gently tapping the armrest, a smile of intrigue playing around his lips: "If I were to become the Sect Leader of the Poisonous Insect Sect, I would want to make good use of this power."

Hearing this, Hu Die turned her head, her hair slightly drifting due to the airflow.

A trace of curiosity flashed in her beautiful eyes, and after a moment of hesitation, she softly asked: "Senior Chen, may I ask boldly? Why did you suddenly change your mind and agree to go into the mountains with me to save my father?"

Her gaze fell on the side of Chen Nan’s face.

Just yesterday, she was kneeling in the rain outside the Health Care Hall, begging desperately, her clothes soaked in the rain, yet she couldn’t move the man in front of her!

Now, Chen Nan agreed to go into the mountains with her to save her father, which filled her with curiosity!

Chen Nan did not answer immediately but looked at the rolling sea of clouds outside the window. After a while, he spoke slowly: "Do you know Shen Qinglan?"

Hu Die pondered: "Isn’t she the popular actress under the Red Handkerchief Sect?"

"She is also my woman." Chen Nan’s voice was soft, yet Hu Die heard a trace of repressed emotion: "The Red Handkerchief wants to force her to marry."

For a moment, the cabin fell into silence, with only the roar of the engines echoing in the ears.

Hu Die suddenly understood something, her pupils slightly widened: "So you agreed to go into the mountains... to use the power of the Poisonous Insect Sect..."

Chen Nan: "Yes."

Hu Die unconsciously held her breath.

She never thought that this man, feared across the Jianghu, harbored such deep feelings in his eyes at this moment.

She whispered: "I never thought..."

Midway through speaking, she changed her words: "Perhaps it’s precisely such a Senior Chen who would be willing to brave the Ten Thousand Mountains for the one he loves."

The plane suddenly encountered a slight turbulence, and their figures swayed under the light.

Hu Die steadied herself, looking at Chen Nan’s still upright figure, and felt a deep sense of indescribable respect.

She suddenly envied Shen Qinglan!

Because not everyone can find a man willing to risk everything for them!

When the plane landed at Nanning Wuxu Airport, dusk had already fallen!

The humid and hot air, carrying the fragrance of Southland’s unique vegetation, rushed to Chen Nan’s face, making him squint as he saw the distant mountains drawing dark silhouettes in the sunset!

"Senior Chen, this way please!" Hu Die gestured with an invitation, leading Chen Nan through the crowd with familiarity. Outside the airport, two young Miao men in indigo homespun jackets had been waiting for a long time!

These two were the same young men who had been with Hu Die before. When Chen Nan and Hu Ba fought on Luming Island, they wanted to reap the benefits but were crushed by Chen Nan’s overwhelming power!

Now, seeing Chen Nan again, both of them showed great respect, not only because of his terrifying strength but also because his action of going into the mountains to save someone filled them with gratitude!

The off-road vehicle wound its way along the mountain road!

Chen Nan looked out of the window, the terraced fields under the moonlight resembling shattered mirrors, occasionally passing by some stilted buildings, the red lanterns hanging from the bamboo buildings floating like fireflies in the night!

This architecture and scenery were things Chen Nan had never seen before!

"We’re here!" Hu Die’s voice pulled Chen Nan’s thoughts back.

The car stopped at the gate of a village, with two rows of Miao girls in ceremonial dress blocking the road in the middle with horns in hand.

The eldest woman began to sing a melodious welcoming song, her silver necklaces jingling in rhythm with the song!

"This is the gate-blocking wine." Hu Die whispered: "You have to drink three cups to enter the village, but if you don’t want to drink, it’s okay!"

To Hu Die, Chen Nan was an honored guest, different from other visitors; she didn’t want the tribal customs to offend him!

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do!" Chen Nan chuckled, reaching out to take an intricately carved horn cup, the rich aroma of rice wine mingling with the wild mountain air drifting into his nose!

After three cups, cheers erupted from within the village gate!

A dragon formed by torches snaked into the center of the village, and the sound of bronze drums made the ground tremble slightly!

The sound of bronze drums had not yet faded when a clear silver bell rang from within the village gate!

Twelve elders wearing dark blue robes stepped out slowly, each wearing a fierce-looking silver Gu insect emblem on their chest, which glinted coldly under the torchlight!

Seeing this scene, Hu Die’s pupils trembled: "The Twelve Gu Elders? Why have they mobilized?"