The old Daoist spoke with a look of dejection on his face.

If it was really as he said, that after ten years he still couldn't break through this level, it was indeed frustrating.

And judging by the old Daoist's age, he was probably even older than imagined.

"Daoist, don't worry, there will definitely be a chance," Yuan Muyun said reassuringly.

"Yes, this old Daoist thinks so too."

"But Daoist, even if there isn't a chance, don't be discouraged. How many people have died on the path of cultivation? One less of you won't make a difference..."

Yuan Muyun realized his words were inappropriate and quickly said, "Daoist, let's eat first."

"Negative emotions from Carefree Daoist +699..."

The old Daoist glared at Yuan Muyun, then quickly started eating with him.

Yuan Muyun originally thought one wild rabbit would be enough for the two of them.

But this old Daoist ate like a starving ghost reincarnated. Yuan Muyun couldn't compete for food at all. After only a few bites, the rabbit was already in the old Daoist's stomach.

Yuan Muyun looked at the old Daoist in astonishment, unable to believe it. He wondered if he was seeing a ghost.

How else could the old Daoist eat so fast?!

"Daoist, that's not right. You're eating so fast, what am I supposed to eat?" Yuan Muyun said with some dissatisfaction.

"Little friend, that's just how it is with eating. If you don't eat and I don't eat, it'll get cold and won't be delicious anymore."

The old Daoist smiled, staring at Yuan Muyun with a feeling of revenge fulfilled.

Yuan Muyun was helpless and could only say, "Forget it."

"Little friend, the fact that we met is fate. Some things can be discussed frankly. For example, if you have any good cultivation methods, you can let this poor Daoist learn them. I can also share my methods with you. Then we can both improve, don't you think?"

The old Daoist stared at Yuan Muyun.

"Forget it, yours isn't suitable for me, and mine isn't suitable for you. Let's just see if we can find some treasures to improve our cultivation."

Yuan Muyun said calmly.

Then he walked out of the Daoist temple.

As he walked, he couldn't help but look at the precious sword stuck in the artificial rockery. The sword shone with an unusual light under the sunlight.

Anyone could tell at a glance that it was a genuine treasure.

When the old Daoist saw Yuan Muyun's gaze fall on the sword again, he began to worry. He figured that Yuan Muyun was always after his sword, and he didn't know if he could protect it in the future.

This was his biggest concern.

It seemed he had to protect this sword.

He still had to think of a way. So, the old Daoist didn't delay and quickly drew a talisman, which he placed on the sword.

If Yuan Muyun tried to move the sword, he would definitely receive a message immediately.

Meanwhile, Yuan Muyun was outside. The air in the forest was truly good.

A breeze blew, making people feel refreshed and incredibly comfortable.

Yuan Muyun looked around but didn't find anything special.

It seemed that finding the ghost hideout by himself was still not possible.

The three days passed quickly.

During those three days, Yuan Muyun's gaze fell on the sword several times. Yuan Muyun naturally noticed that the old Daoist had tampered with the sword. Yuan Muyun knew that the old Daoist was doing this to guard against him, but he didn't take it to heart.

It was understandable for him to do so.

The old Daoist's condition had now returned to its best.

The whole person felt very refreshed. The old Daoist said, "Little friend, are you ready? If you are, we can set off now."

Yuan Muyun paused for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I'm ready. We can set off now."

The old Daoist stared at Yuan Muyun for a moment, then said, "In that case, this old Daoist will go first. You must keep up with my pace."

"Okay."

Yuan Muyun agreed. In the next second, the old Daoist flashed and quickly disappeared in front of Yuan Muyun. After waiting for a while, Yuan Muyun quickly came back to his senses and chased after him without hesitation.

Yuan Muyun's speed was not slow at all. The two could keep pace.

It wouldn't be too difficult for Yuan Muyun to surpass the old Daoist.

The two, one in front and one behind, ran from about seven o'clock in the evening until eight o'clock, but still hadn't crossed the mountains in that hour.

Before long, the two arrived at the edge of a canyon.

At the edge of the canyon, Yuan Muyun clearly felt the cold wind from below, blowing upwards in gusts, making people feel a chill in their hearts.

Yuan Muyun looked down and saw the thick fog below. He knew that crossing this thick layer of fog would not be easy.

After waiting for a while, Yuan Muyun said, "Daoist, are you sure what we're looking for is down there?"

The old Daoist looked at Yuan Muyun and asked meaningfully, "Little friend, this poor Daoist wants to know, what exactly are you looking for? If you tell me, I'll know if what we're looking for is the same."

The two exchanged glances. Yuan Muyun laughed awkwardly a few times and then said, "Daoist, what I'm looking for is definitely the same as you. Whatever you're looking for, that's what I'm looking for. So, you go first."

The two spoke as if they had eight hundred tricks up their sleeves, neither willing to speak first.

Since that was the case, there was nothing more to say.

The two flashed and quickly entered the canyon.

The old Daoist's sleeves fluttered, giving him a very dashing appearance.

With Yuan Muyun's strength, he would naturally be fine jumping down from this canyon.

The canyon was bottomless, so they didn't know how deep it was. Therefore, Yuan Muyun stayed close to the canyon wall as he descended, so he could control his body better.

The old Daoist's speed was faster than Yuan Muyun's, but Yuan Muyun could still sense the old Daoist's aura, so he wasn't worried that the old Daoist would disappear.

After descending about fifty meters, Yuan Muyun suddenly felt a very heavy yin qi below. This wave of yin qi enveloped him, and Yuan Muyun released a faint aura from his body, blocking the yin qi from the outside.

In this situation, if Yuan Muyun switched to his ghost form, he would definitely be able to block this layer of yin qi.

But Yuan Muyun didn't do so.

After waiting for about five minutes, the two reached the bottom of the canyon.

Upon arriving, they could feel a very strong yin qi, which made people feel cold inside, and the ground was piled with bones.