Long Xiao calculated the approximate area of the island based on his walking speed and found it to be very large. He had enjoyed geography in school and knew about most of the world's large islands.
After thinking carefully, he realized that none of the few sparsely populated large islands in the world resembled this one.
Long Xiao felt dejected again and sat by the sea for a long time, contemplating. He finally decided to head inland towards the mountains. Although the island was large, if he ran at full speed, he could traverse it in a few days.
Once decided, he acted. Long Xiao prepared over a dozen coconuts to eat on the way.
He passed through the coconut groves and entered the mountains. Long Xiao chose to walk along the mountain ridges, which would be faster, offer a wider view, and provide more information.
From the cultivation techniques of the demon race, he selected a method called 'Swift Wind.' After cultivating it diligently for a while, he began to run.
This technique was originally designed for travel. According to its description, it was the exclusive method used by demon race couriers in the past.
Infusing demon energy into his feet, Long Xiao felt that running with this technique was even faster than 'Chi Mei Xiao Yao Bu.'
'Swift Wind' was specifically for traveling, while 'Chi Mei Xiao Yao Bu' was meant for combat in conjunction with other fist techniques. The specialized technique was clearly more suitable.
He crossed peak after peak and skirted around countless hills, seeing only endless stretches of mountains in every direction.
Long Xiao ran for an entire day. Supported by his life force, he didn't feel particularly tired.
During his rest in the evening, Long Xiao ate a coconut and pondered what he would do if he reached the sea again.
After finishing one coconut, he reached out and found that several coconuts placed beside him had vanished.
Long Xiao was greatly alarmed. He leaped up and looked around frantically for the person who had stolen his coconuts.
The area within a hundred meters was empty. There were no trees, not even shrubs, offering no place to hide.
Long Xiao mused that with his abilities, he would surely sense anyone approaching. The fact that the coconuts were gone without him noticing implied that the other party possessed a concealment technique or was far more powerful than him.
"Come out, I see you," Long Xiao shouted loudly.
"If you see me, why aren't you shouting at me? Who are you trying to fool?" someone said from behind Long Xiao.
Long Xiao turned his head. The space behind him was empty, with nothing there.
A cold sweat broke out on Long Xiao's forehead. Clearly, this person was right behind him. As he turned, the person had moved behind him again, yet he hadn't sensed it.
This level of skill was too high. Long Xiao stood frozen, not daring to move, and tentatively said, "Alright, no more games. Come out."
"If you want to stop playing, then stop. But your coconuts are really delicious," a little boy with golden hair emerged from behind Long Xiao.
The boy was about the same age as Xiao Ming, with beautiful golden hair and a delicate, doll-like face.
"Hello, my name is Long Xiao, I'm from the East. What's your name?" Long Xiao asked.
He introduced himself first to show sincerity. Children were easier to persuade, and he might tell the truth.
As expected, the blond boy smiled and said, "My name is Jack. I'm Old John's apprentice."
"You can speak Chinese at such a young age. That's impressive, young man," Long Xiao praised Jack.
Jack looked at Long Xiao strangely and asked, "Long Xiao, what is Chinese? And what is English?"
Another person who knew nothing. Long Xiao had to explain to Jack that what he was currently speaking was Chinese, the language of the Hua Xia people, and English was the language of Westerners.
Jack nodded and said, "I understand. My master told me we speak the human race's language. When I grow up, he will take me to live with the humans."
Long Xiao understood that the "human race" Jack referred to likely meant the Hua Xia people. He smiled and asked again, "Did your master tell you why you will live with the humans?"
"He did. My master said that only the human race's way of survival will not lead to extinction."
"Extinction. Very profound. Your master really considers many things. He must be a philosopher," Long Xiao remarked.
Jack nodded and said, "My master said that there are many great philosophers among the human race. He lived among humans for several hundred years and greatly admired them."
"Can you take me to see your master? I'm lost," Long Xiao said.
Jack replied without hesitation, "Of course. Follow me."
Jack walked ahead, and Long Xiao followed closely. Initially, Jack's pace wasn't fast, and Long Xiao could easily keep up. However, before long, Jack began to speed up involuntarily, and Long Xiao couldn't catch up even with 'Swift Wind.'
"Wait for me, I can't catch you," Long Xiao shouted loudly.
Jack looked back and slowed down, allowing Long Xiao to catch up.
As they ran, Jack said, "Long Xiao, you're too slow. If this continues, we'll miss lunch."
"But my technique isn't good enough, and my speed isn't as fast as yours. I can't keep up," Long Xiao said helplessly.
"You're so big and you can't even catch me. How can you say that?" Jack gave Long Xiao an exasperated look.
Long Xiao awkwardly explained, "Speed isn't related to age, it's related to strength and cultivation techniques."
Jack replied, "No, it's related to age. Everyone older than me is faster than me."
Long Xiao had thought it would only be Jack and his master, but unexpectedly, there were others.
"Aren't there more than just you two at your master's place? Are there others?"
"Of course, there are many people. Our city is very lively. Hurry up, we're almost there," Jack said.
Following Jack, they crossed several more mountains. Standing on a slope, they saw a small city built entirely of stone in a vast basin.
The city had an ancient style, exuding a sense of age, making it feel as if it had existed in the world for tens of thousands of years at first glance.
"See? That's our city. My master is the City Lord," Jack said proudly.
They descended the mountain and soon arrived outside the stone city.
Long Xiao didn't see any city gates and was feeling puzzled. Jack waved at the stone city and said, "Open."
The city walls suddenly split open, revealing a passage.
Following Jack into the city, Long Xiao discovered that everyone in the city spoke Chinese. Anyone who saw Jack stood by the roadside, bowed respectfully, and called out, "Young Master!"
"You are the Young Master?" Long Xiao asked in surprise.
Jack smiled and said, "They all call me that. My master told me the outside world is wonderful, and living outside is a hundred times happier than being the Young Master here."
Long Xiao followed Jack to a stone house on the west side of the stone city. Many people were listening to an elder preach in front of the house. They rose and bowed to Jack when they saw him arrive.
Jack hopped to the elder's side and said, "Master, this is Long Xiao. I met him in the mountains."
The elder's eyes showed surprise when he saw Long Xiao.
"Long Xiao, how did you get here?" the elder asked curiously.
Long Xiao didn't dare to tell the truth and said, "My ship sank at sea, I fell into the water, and somehow ended up here."
"Nonsense. There is no sea here."
"How can there be no sea? This is an island, surrounded by the sea," Long Xiao said.
"It seems you reached the coast. Did you go into the sea?" Old John asked.
Long Xiao shook his head and said, "No, I just walked along the coastline."
Old John's face broke into a smile, and he chuckled, "Never mind, I won't ask anymore."