"Zhang Ming, what do you mean by that?!"
Zhao Ning was immediately enraged. Like an enraged lion cub, he bared his fangs and brandished his claws at Zhang Ming. "Since your mouth is so powerful, why don't you represent our Huadong University in the Challenge Competition?!"
Zhang Ming sneered. "Compared to Senior Gao, I am still far behind. I know my own limits."
Zhang Ming's words were clearly implying that Zhao Ning was overestimating his own capabilities.
"That's enough. The two of you should stop arguing," Liu Xu 'er glanced at Zhang Ming helplessly and said, "Zhang Ming, you should stop arguing."
Seeing Liu Xu 'er's appearance, Zhang Ming snorted coldly and no longer mocked Zhao Ning. However, Zhao Ning was still somewhat angry, but he was stopped by Liu Xu' er.
Whoosh!
The wind whistled. The wind on the snowy mountain was stronger than before. Liu Xu 'er and the others had no choice but to strengthen their spiritual energy shield. With their vision obstructed, they moved forward with difficulty. When they saw a cave in the mountain wall in front of them, Lu Feng immediately said to everyone, "Let's go ahead and take shelter from the wind. It's too dangerous to force our way forward in this situation. The consumption of spiritual energy is too great."
Everyone also felt that it was a difficult task to move forward in such a heavy snowstorm, so they hurriedly walked towards the cave in front. Lu Feng took the lead and walked into the cave. When he saw the burning furnace in the cave, he was stunned for a moment. Then he turned his gaze towards the young man sitting beside the furnace and warming himself.
The youth facing Lu Feng's astonished gaze smiled and said, "This furnace was originally here. It should have been left behind by kind-hearted people for future generations to warm themselves with. You can use it as you wish."
Hearing the youth's explanation, Lu Feng chuckled. He also walked to the furnace and sat down. Then, he casually threw a burning block on the ground into the furnace. Rubbing his hands, he began to warm himself.
At this moment, Liu Xu 'er and the other two also walked in. When they saw the youth sitting next to the furnace, they were somewhat surprised. Zhang Ming even laughed and said, "Previously, you were always in front of us. I thought you weren't afraid of the wind and snow and would keep moving forward. I didn't expect to meet you here.
You're just an ordinary person. Why would you come here to suffer? Don't tell me you're really here for Feng Xuelian?
You're really seeking your own death. "
Hearing Zhang Ming's words, Lu Feng, who was the first to enter, could not help but say, "Zhang Ming, no one will think you're mute if you don't speak."
The young man only smiled and didn't say anything, as if he didn't care about what Zhang Ming said.
After being scolded by Lu Feng, Zhang Ming didn't say anything. He leaned against the stove and sat down. He even thoughtfully prepared a cushion for Liu Xu 'er. As for Zhao Ning, he didn't receive such treatment.
Everyone sat around the stove and quickly warmed up their bodies. The youth who had warmed up first walked to the inner part of the cave and sat down against the wall, as if preparing to sleep.
At this moment, the sound of a baby's laughter came from outside the cave.
Hearing this voice, no one in the cave had any reaction at first. However, in the next moment, Liu Xu seemed to have thought of something. Her face could not help but reveal a look of pleasant surprise. She looked at everyone and said somewhat hurriedly, "I've read some records about the Great Python Snow Mountain and the Snow Lotus. Every Snow Lotus has a Snow Demon guarding it. When the Snow Lotus matures, the Snow Demon will let out a baby-like laughter out of joy!"
"What you're saying is that there is a Snow Lotus maturing near this cave?!"
Zhang Ming's gaze was somewhat heated as he looked at Liu Xu 'er. They had painstakingly traveled thousands of miles to come here for the Snow Lotus. If there really was a Snow Lotus maturing nearby, then it would definitely be a great thing for them!
"Before the Snow Lotus matures, it will be hidden in the snow and won't be conspicuous. However, once it matures, it will quickly turn a clear blue color and emit a strange fragrance. If we want to find the Snow Lotus, we must do it now!"
Zhao Ning was also excited. With the Snow Lotus, they would have already obtained the Foundation Establishment Elixir. How could they miss such an opportunity!
Hearing this, Lu Feng hesitantly looked at the wind and snow outside the cave and said, "But the wind and snow outside right now is too strong."
At this moment, the sky was filled with snow and the visibility was definitely not more than two meters. There was also the assault of strong winds. Under this kind of environment, leaving the cave to search for the Snow Lotus was too risky.
"Hehe, Lu Feng, if you don't want to go, we won't force you. However, when we obtain the Foundation Establishment Elixir, don't be jealous."
Zhang Ming sneered, "If we do as you say and continue to wait here until the wind and snow die down, not to mention whether the Snow Lotus will be eaten by the Snow Demons, what if someone else competes with us? What should we do then?"
"I'm just thinking about everyone's safety!"
Lu Feng couldn't help but defend himself.
"Alright, stop arguing." Liu Xu 'er frowned and said to everyone, "Now, let's vote by a show of hands. The minority obeys the majority!"
As soon as Liu Xu 'er finished speaking, Zhang Ming raised his hand and sneered, "I must obtain the Snow Lotus!"
Zhao Ning also raised his hand without any hesitation. If it wasn't for the Snow Lotus, who would be willing to come to this great snow mountain and suffer hunger? Now that the Snow Lotus was right in front of them, how could they miss it!
Liu Xu 'er finally looked at Lu Feng and waited for his decision. Facing Liu Xu' er's expectant gaze, although Lu Feng didn't agree with the suggestion of going out to search for the Snow Lotus, he had no choice but to raise his hand.
"Since everyone agrees, then let's set off immediately."
Liu Xu 'er stood up with a happy expression on her face. It seemed that she had already obtained the Snow Lotus.
"Hey, it's dangerous outside."
Just as everyone was about to set off, the young man who was curled up in the corner suddenly spoke up and reminded everyone that it was dangerous outside.
Hearing the young man's words, Zhang Ming laughed and said, "Kid, the dangers outside are only targeted at ordinary people like you. We are all cultivators. Moreover, we are all cultivators at the thirteenth layer of the Qi Refining Realm. Do you know how strong cultivators are?"
Lu Feng wanted to say something but hesitated. He also agreed with the young man's words and felt that it was indeed dangerous to go out now. However, it wasn't appropriate for him to say these words. He could only hope that his companions would listen to his advice and give up on their previous decision.
Facing Zhang Ming's ridicule, the young man indifferently replied, "The Snow Demons are very strong."
Hearing this, Zhang Ming sneered. He still wanted to say something but was stopped by Liu Xu 'er, "Alright, let's not waste time talking nonsense with him. He won't understand the value of the Snow Lotus. Let's go."
After saying that, everyone walked out of the cave. Their figures quickly disappeared into the wind and snow.
As for the young man who stayed in the cave, he adjusted his sitting posture and tightened the hat on his head, preparing to sleep.