Chapter 5

Opening his heavy eyelids, Meng Fan struggled to look around and found himself in a dense forest. Sunlight filtered through, clearly indicating that he was on Yan Wolf Mountain!

All of this wasn't a dream!

This realization made Meng Fan leap up in one swift motion. He quickly felt his chest and discovered that the hundred-herb grass and the black bead were still there, not missing at all!

"Thank goodness, everything is still here!"

Meng Fan smiled, knowing that if the hundred-herb grass were lost, he wouldn't know what to do.

However, in the next moment, Meng Fan's body stiffened slightly. He was surprised to find that, apart from the bloodstains, there was not a single injury on his body! Last night, he had been injured by Lei Tao and had also been scratched while climbing the mountain, with at least three wounds inside and out. But now, they were completely gone, even the scars had vanished.

This made Meng Fan frown deeply. Even if he had taken the hundred-herb grass last night, it wouldn't have had such miraculous healing power, especially since the hundred-herb grass was still safely in his pocket.

Could it be the black bead?

Meng Fan moved his palm and took out the black bead, examining it closely. However, just like last night, the black bead looked like a hard stone, showing no difference.

"Damn, is this some kind of ghostly phenomenon!"

Meng Fan scratched his head. In the next moment, his face suddenly changed, and he quickly put the bead and the hundred-herb grass back into his pocket, as he suddenly realized it was already daylight! Cursing under his breath, Meng Fan quickly ran down the mountain.

In Wuzhen, everyone would come out early to practice once it was light. If he wasn't careful, he might run into someone, which would be disastrous. Meng Fan couldn't help but be nervous.

Thinking of the strict clan rules, Meng Fan's figure moved like a monkey, running swiftly between the mountains.

However, because it was daytime and he had no injuries, Meng Fan found it much less strenuous than when he climbed up last night. To his surprise, his body seemed to have become much more agile, and his speed had increased.

But Meng Fan didn't have time to think about it. He ran down the mountain quickly. In about half an hour, Meng Fan had already left Yan Wolf Mountain, his speed nearly doubling from the previous day.

Meng Fan quickly crossed the stone marker, carefully looked around, and seeing no one, he calmed down, tidied his clothes, and walked towards his home as if nothing had happened.

However, Meng Fan was somewhat excited inside. Not only had he obtained the hundred-herb grass, but also because of the strange things that had happened to him. His injuries had been completely healed overnight, which was incredibly mysterious. It might have something to do with the bead. Meng Fan's memory only lasted for the moment the light was released.

Of course, it could also be an illusion!

Comforting himself, Meng Fan walked excitedly towards his home. Suddenly, he stopped, his face looking forward, a hint of excitement in his eyes.

Not far from Meng Fan, a graceful figure slowly approached. She wore a simple white robe, was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with long black hair flowing behind her. Despite her young age, her body was already well-developed, especially her pure and delicate face, which had a charm that made people reluctant to harm her.

"Gu Xiner!"

Meng Fan blurted out, but his tone had a special flavor.

The charming and youthful Gu Xiner was the daughter of the town mayor, Gu Yuan, and had a twin sister. The two were known as the Twin Lotus of Wuzhen.

Gu Xiner had a gentle personality and a face that exuded a charm that made people feel close. She was the dream girl of countless young men in Wuzhen, including the hot-tempered Lei Tao, who would speak softly in front of her.

Among Gu Xiner's many admirers... was Meng Fan. Since he came to Wuzhen at the age of five, Meng Fan had played and grown up with Gu Xiner.

But as they grew older, especially after they both started cultivating primordial energy, Meng Fan became increasingly aware of the gap between them. He was just a poor boy.

She was the mayor's daughter and had shown extremely strong talent in cultivating primordial energy. So, over time, Meng Fan began to suppress his feelings, closing himself off and focusing entirely on cultivation, deliberately distancing himself from Gu Xiner.

Sometimes, when Gu Xiner came to find Meng Fan, he would deliberately avoid her. Over time, their contact gradually decreased. But only Meng Fan knew that he had always had a faint liking for this girl who had grown up with him.

Standing there, Meng Fan sighed lightly, lowered his head, and walked forward, not intending to greet Gu Xiner, planning to pass by quietly. However, in the next moment, Gu Xiner, who had noticed Meng Fan, called out excitedly.

"Brother Meng Fan, what a coincidence! You're also coming out to practice!"

As she spoke, a smile bloomed on Gu Xiner's face, like a lotus in full bloom. She walked up to Meng Fan with quick, light steps, and a faint, pleasant fragrance, characteristic of a young girl, wafted towards him.

This scent... it's just like when we were kids!

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