Chapter 43

The Happy Tower, the best restaurant in the Guojian Forest, not only served traditional small dishes and marinated meats from Guojian Town but also some famous dishes renowned in the Yunze Kingdom. It was said that the chefs were top-notch masters from the big city.

The four men known as the Four Heavenly Kings of Guojian Town, Wang Lishou and his companions, were currently feasting and drinking in the Happy Tower, which had already closed for the night. A green-clad woman, with a high bun and long hair flowing, of average beauty, was sitting beside them, occasionally speaking to stir up the atmosphere at the table.

Clearly, today's main character was Wang Lishou, and the topic of conversation was inevitably about their experiences over the past six months...

"Lishou, you say you killed eight spirit beasts on your journey? After a few drinks, you're just blowing hot air!" Wang Lihai, who was not one to mince words, said, "Even if you reached the Sixth Level of Bone Resonance, spirit beasts aren't that easy to kill. Besides, wouldn't Xiao Buqi slow you down?"

"Slow me down? We're all on the same side, so I have nothing to hide. Not only did he not slow me down, but there were times when I was the one dragging him behind!" Wang Lishou's words caused a stir among the four.

"Impossible, Brother Shou is the best hero in Guojian Town. How could a mere slave be more capable than Brother Shou?" The green-clad woman, who looked to be in her thirties and still had a certain charm in the candlelight, asked.

"Boss Liu, when have you ever heard me tell a lie?" Wang Lishou patted his left shoulder. "The most dangerous moment was the first time we encountered a spirit beast. It was a thousand-pound black ape. The bastard was fast and fierce, and it had over a dozen minions..."

He vividly described the battle scene, then took a sip of wine and recounted the most perilous moment: "I was careless and got hit by its claw here... I don't mind admitting it, I passed out right then and there!"

"Ah!?" The four men exclaimed in shock, and Boss Liu's eyes widened in horror. "What happened next?"

"Next?" Wang Lishou shrugged. "I'm sitting here in front of you, so what do you think happened next?"

Wang Lihong shook his head lightly. "You don't mean that Xiao Buqi killed that black ape all by himself?"

"Even now, I find it hard to believe, but that's what happened!" Wang Lishou nodded emphatically. "That kid fought with all his might and a bit of luck, and he managed to kill the black ape, saving my life. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here drinking with you guys!"

"So, that kid is quite extraordinary. How does he always have such good luck?" Wang Lihai marveled. "The violent bear was also killed by luck... it fell into a big pit and died? Just think, what kind of pit could kill a violent bear?"

Wang Liqing was also startled. "Lihai, are you suggesting that the kid is pretending to be weak and fooling us all?"

"There's a good chance of that. How could he kill a spirit beast alone? This world doesn't have such repeated good fortune," Wang Lihai clearly believed his own theory.

"Bullshit!" Wang Lishou couldn't help but fly into a rage at Wang Lihai's conspiracy theory. "After I woke up, I examined the black ape's cause of death. It was cut in half at the waist, and the blade that cut its head off was damaged. It also died from poisoning. That's where the luck comes in!"

"Poisoning?" Wang Lihai was also taken aback. How could such a trivial matter be so complicated?

Wang Lishou grumbled. "Do you remember the sparring between Sixth Young Master and Buqi?"

Wang Liqing replied, "Of course, that's a significant隐患 for Buqi's future. How... is the black ape's poisoning related to Sixth Young Master?"

"Because the poison that killed the black ape came from a hidden weapon shot by Sixth Young Master!" Wang Lishou's explanation caused confusion. Wang Lihong interjected, "Lishou, can you come up with a better excuse? How could Sixth Young Master's hidden weapon hit the black ape a month or two later?"

"Lihong, why are you so stubborn?" Wang Lishou rolled his eyes. "Remember, the last attack Sixth Young Master used was the skirt-bottom kick. At that moment, he shot a hidden weapon, but it didn't hurt Buqi. It was deflected by a small wooden splinter on Buqi's body."

"What?" Wang Liqing's face changed. "Lishou, are you saying Sixth Young Master was trying to poison Buqi? But Buqi survived and later used the poison to kill the black ape?"

Wang Lishou clapped his hands. "Talking to you guys is exhausting. Isn't that what I meant? Buqi even laughed and said he should thank Sixth Young Master, otherwise, we would both be dead!"

"You're the one with a dull mind, aren't you?" Wang Lihong was angry. "Don't think that just because your strength has improved, we won't beat you up. Even if it's three against one, you'd have no choice!"

Wang Lishou quickly shook his head. "Just a joke, just a joke..."

"So, the violent bear really did fall into a pit and die?" Wang Lihai was still fixated on his theory. "That doesn't make sense. Where did such a big pit come from?"

Wang Lishou pursed his lips. "Lihai, stop being so stubborn. If you want, go and spar with Buqi, and you won't have so many guesses."

"I spar with him?" Wang Lihai stroked his split beard. "I'm not that bad, I wouldn't bully a kid."

"You bully him? If you could, that would be something!" Wang Lishou laughed heartily. "Before the New Year, we discussed in the Northwest Household how strong Buqi would need to be to beat us. Now, I can give you a real answer!"

At this, Wang Liqing and the others were stunned. Even Boss Liu's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Brother Shou, you can't mean that a thirteen-year-old slave from the forest can beat you guys?"

Wang Lihong shook his head in disbelief. "I admit, I was surprised that Buqi could reach the Ninth Level of Bravery in six months, but to beat us without reaching Bone Resonance is impossible."

"What? Lihong, you mean Buqi has reached the Ninth Level of Bravery?" Wang Liqing looked at Wang Lihong in shock, and the table shook as he moved it.

Wang Lihong nodded. "Just before you came, he defeated Wang Sheng, not by fighting, but by pulling the bellows to heat the furnace!"

"Ah?" Wang Liqing and Wang Lihai looked at each other, their eyes wide with shock. They knew who Wang Sheng was, just as Wang Lishou knew who their protégés were.

"Surprised?" Wang Lishou drank a cup of wine and laughed. "If I told you that Buqi didn't reach the Ninth Level of Bravery in six months but in one day, would you... damn, are you that shocked?"

The table almost tipped over as the three men stood up, looking as if they had seen a ghost. "What did you say? One day? How is that possible?"

Wang Lishou calmly poured himself a drink. "He's a martial arts prodigy! If I wasn't sure he had never practiced strength techniques before, I would think he was pretending to be weak like Lihai."

Pausing, Wang Lishou continued, "His unique combat techniques have formed a complete boxing system, which he calls the Five Animal Imitation Fist. It even includes bear-like defensive and offensive techniques, which can perfectly complement my Bear King Strength Technique. Some of the moves... well, you three might not be able to block them!"

"Lishou, could your breakthrough to the Sixth Level of Bone Resonance be related to this Five Animal Imitation Fist?" Wang Lihai licked his lips, and his question naturally piqued the curiosity of Wang Liqing and Wang Lihong.

After all, the four of them were of similar age and strength, which is why they were known as the Four Heavenly Kings of Guojian Town. Now, after Wang Lishou's trip to the Guojian Forest, not only had his spirit and energy improved, but his strength had also increased significantly. How could the other three not be envious?

Wang Lishou furrowed his brow. "It's very likely. Although Buqi's Five Animal Imitation Fist seems crude, it is natural and close to nature. After practicing the bear stance he described and walking through the movements, I found a more natural way to exert force, which naturally led me to the feeling of six bone blocks releasing marrow energy simultaneously."

"Did that kid really teach you all his combat techniques?" Wang Lihai licked his lips. He knew that when Wang Lishou chose to stay in the Northwest Household, he had some ulterior motives.

Wang Lishou nodded. "Yes, he taught me all of his Five Animal Imitation Fist, but I'm only interested in the bear and tiger techniques. The other three aren't my style."

"No wonder you're so protective of Buqi!" Wang Lihong nodded thoughtfully. With the mutual teaching of skills, the bond of life and death, and the gratitude for saving his life, it was natural for Wang Lishou to care for Buqi.

Wang Lishou concluded solemnly, "Buqi is young but has a clear mind and acts with grace and propriety. He is open and sincere, and doesn't hide anything. You naturally forget that he's just a thirteen-year-old kid. It's very comfortable to be friends with him."

"Is that so?" Wang Lihai rubbed his hands. "If I had known, I would have brought him along to drink with us earlier..."

(Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, I'll have a small burst of updates, with two more chapters in the afternoon. Thank you all for your support of "Eternal Primordial Spirit" during this time, especially for the generous donations. It's amazing to see "Eternal Primordial Spirit" consistently topping the daily, weekly, and monthly donation charts. This achievement wouldn't be possible without your efforts. I hope you will continue to support the book and Bai Shi Jing Lun in the future.)

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