Chapter 44 of 100
Chapter 44
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With one slash, Wei Shizheng cut off Huang Longzi's head and heaved a sigh of relief. He could be sure that Huang Longzi was dead and gone, and no matter how deep his schemes or how powerful his means, he could no longer harm anyone.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly stopped. He saw the frost around Huang Longzi's neck slowly melting, and a small ice silkworm wriggled out, lifting its upper body in a daze. Wei Shizheng nodded inwardly; with Huang Longzi dead, the ice silkworm had hatched from its egg, as if it had escaped from a prison.
The ice silkworm was a rare species from the Ghost Gate Abyss. If raised carefully, it could become a great asset. However, Wei Shizheng had no experience in raising such creatures and did not intend to spend time and energy on it. He simply activated the Penglai Bag and drew the ice silkworm into it.
The ice silkworm, though young, had an unusually strong soul, far surpassing that of the human-faced dove. The Penglai Bag trembled repeatedly, and its internal space expanded further. From this, Wei Shizheng could confirm that the Penglai Bag, given to him by Ruan Jing, was a rare treasure. As long as it was provided with enough souls, it could continue to grow. Although the Penglai Bag could only store flesh and blood and could not absorb metal, wood, or stone, it was far more precious to Wei Shizheng than storage bracelets or similar containers.
Checking his gains, the Dragon-Seeking Sword and the Ice Heart Technique were of no use to him. Keeping them would be like holding a hot potato, so he decided to offer them to his master in exchange for something more practical.
"Drip... drip..." Hot air from outside the snow cave continuously flowed in, melting the frost. Huang Longzi's body collapsed. Wei Shizheng looked at the gray scar on his hand and decided to stick to his principles. To prevent any wavering, he tied the severed head to Huang Longzi's waist, lifted the body with an iron rod, and threw it outside the snow cave.
A strong wind blew, and the three human-faced doves tore at the flesh in the air, screeching and fighting over it. The body, like a flying sack, moved up and down.
Seizing the opportunity, Wei Shizheng grabbed a withered vine and chiseled a hole in the cliff with the iron rod. With a slight push, he leaped out like a gecko, kicking loose rocks down. Fortunately, the three human-faced doves were fiercely competing for Huang Longzi's body, making a lot of noise, so he could be at ease, knowing he wouldn't alert the monsters lurking in the mist.
In a short while, Wei Shizheng climbed up the cliff. The feeling of standing on solid ground was wonderful. He looked up at the blue sky and white clouds, feeling incredibly refreshed.
Wei Shizheng identified the direction and returned to the stone marker at Yin-Yang Ridge. In the distance, he saw a girl standing under a tree, seemingly a bit taller. He waved to his junior sister.
Qin Zhen had been eagerly waiting. Tears of joy streamed down her face, and she smiled, running up and hugging him tightly.
Wei Shizheng stroked her hair, smelling her scent, and laughed, "Missed me?"
"Uh-huh!" Qin Zhen nodded vigorously, wiping her tears on his clothes.
The blue wolf appeared silently behind Qin Zhen, looking at her curiously. Wei Shizheng made a few gestures, and it quietly left to hunt in the forest.
Once the blue wolf was far away, Wei Shizheng teased his junior sister, making her blush and feel flustered. Qin Zhen was still young, and her body had not fully developed, so he did not go too far. He released his "claws" and asked about her cultivation.
Qin Zhen calmed down and told him that her long-stagnant cultivation had made a breakthrough. In recent days, she had been practicing the "Taiyi Foundation Building Scripture," absorbing the fire qi, and had opened the Tianjing acupoint in the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian. She also felt a significant loosening in the sixth acquired acupoint. However, Yin-Yang Ridge was not a peaceful place, with frequent appearances of monsters. Fortunately, the blue wolf was quick to react, alerting her to avoid them before they got too close. These monsters varied in size and shape, usually wandering at night, but never crossing the stone marker.
Wei Shizheng's curiosity was piqued, and he asked about the appearance of the monsters. Qin Zhen described a few, mostly fierce beasts like wolves, tigers, and leopards, all of which seemed sluggish and sickly.
The blue wolf returned with a deer, and the two of them enjoyed a delicious meal of roasted deer meat. Wei Shizheng had been surviving on raw meat and blood from the Penglai Bag for over half a month, and the cooked food almost made him bite his tongue.
Qin Zhen was satisfied with a few pieces of leg meat. She smiled as she watched her senior brother devour the food, her face glowing in the firelight, her eyes and brows filled with affection.
In the dark forest, a few faint sounds were heard, like dry branches being stepped on. The blue wolf stood up, eyes alert, and silently bared its teeth.
Wei Shizheng picked up the iron rod, and Qin Zhen followed closely. They headed toward the stone marker and soon saw several dark figures moving in the forest, like puppets, lacking the vitality of wild beasts.
"Something's strange!" Wei Shizheng muttered to himself. He pressed Qin Zhen's shoulder, telling her to stay put, and quietly approached.
A full moon emerged from behind the clouds, casting a dreamlike light on the strange monsters. Two wolves and a leopard turned their heads, staring at him with fierce eyes.
Wei Shizheng realized he had just crossed the stone marker, taking half a step too far.
He stepped back, standing behind the stone marker. The wolves and leopard ignored him and slowly turned away. When he crossed the stone marker again, they immediately stopped, silently roaring and surrounding him.
This time, Wei Shizheng did not retreat. He gripped the iron rod and moved forward. The two wolves split to the left and right, and the leopard leaped at him with a powerful push from its hind legs.
Wei Shizheng sidestepped, and the iron rod struck the leopard's abdomen, lifting it high. He then swung the rod, hitting one wolf's head, shattering its skull and splattering brain matter. The other wolf charged low, but he kicked it in the jaw, causing it to fall and be crushed by the leopard, rolling into a ball.
Wei Shizheng stepped forward, swinging the iron rod wildly, killing them all. Throughout the fight, the three monsters did not make a sound. A chill ran through him, and his hair stood on end.
The wind stopped, and everything was silent, even the insects were quiet. A child's voice said, "You killed my subordinates, pay up!"
Qin Zhen shivered, her face pale, and asked, "W-who are you?"
There was a moment of silence, and the child said, "I... am... a... g-ghost..."
Qin Zhen's teeth chattered, and she quickly covered her mouth, her eyes filled with fear.
Wei Shizheng comforted her, "Don't be afraid, he's a disciple of the Pingyuan Sect. By seniority, we should call him Little Master."
"It's you again!" A boy of about seven or eight years old walked out from behind a tree, with a topknot. It was Sun Ergou, the disciple of Qi Du from the Pingyuan Sect. This was their third encounter.
Qin Zhen sighed in relief, patting her chest, "Just a little brother."
Sun Ergou pouted, "Who's a little brother? Your whole family is little brothers! No manners, call me Little Master!"
Wei Shizheng was taken aback and couldn't help but laugh. Qin Zhen felt awkward and looked at her senior brother, unable to call him.
Sun Ergou sighed, "Alright, alright, since you look nice, I'll forgive you this time."
Wei Shizheng bowed, "I am Wei Shizheng of the Xiandu Sect. This is my junior sister, Qin Zhen. May I ask your name?"
Sun Ergou waved his hand in a mature manner, "I won't tell you my name. In the wilderness, we don't need to be formal. Just call me... Little Sun!"
His name was given by his master, and even if it was unpleasant, he had to bear it. He didn't want to tell others his real name, nor did he want to make up a fake one, so he mumbled to get by.
"Are those wolves and leopards your spirit pets?"
Sun Ergou sneered, "These are just for practice. It was a joke earlier. Killing them is no big deal." He looked at Wei Shizheng a few times, his heart moved. He thought, if Wei Shizheng helped him, he might be able to master the "Soul Absorption Technique."
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