Chapter 2

Step by step, Bu Li helplessly shook his head and softly said, "Xian'er, put on your clothes and hide first."

The black bear behind him seemed somewhat unwilling but still followed Bu Li's words. A black bear, even when crouched, was nearly ten feet tall, fierce and cruel. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a delicate little girl, the water droplets on her body not yet completely dry, hanging on her tender skin, making her look even cleaner in the autumn breeze.

The stark visual contrast of a giant bear turning into such a fragile and adorable little girl made it feel unreal, as if it were a beautiful dream. And this dream had not yet ended, with the girl's youthful and beautiful body freely displayed under the warm autumn sun. She was like a flower about to bloom, bright and tender.

The girl was somewhat unhappy, pouting, and turned to pick up her clothes from the grass, putting them on one by one.

"Brother, which way should we go?"

"Go to the forest on your left, walk straight for fifteen miles, to the platform where we once stayed. Wait for me there." Bu Li turned his back to the girl and whispered.

Cai Xiaoxian was a bit confused, stretching out her hands and muttering, "Left... right..." Her big, watery eyes looked at her hands, and she finally turned, running into the forest on the left like a little mountain cat, still somewhat uncertain.

Bu Li tidied up his weapons. The simple animal skin was carefully sewn with deer sinew by those small hands, looking crude but extremely sturdy. He carried a large ox horn longbow on his back, a quiver at his waist with over a dozen ironwood arrows, and a hand crossbow and a dagger tucked into his leg bindings.

Standing by the stream, he looked mighty and imposing, his chiseled face hard as stone, his eyes squinting as he carefully pondered the strange aspects of the situation.

This time, things were a bit odd. The forest was full of dangers, and the children from Bai Ling Town should not have entered, especially with guard dogs. Bu Li cautiously sent Cai Xiaoxian ahead, taking on all the dangers himself. As for the black bear, Bu Li felt quite helpless thinking about it, as the big black bear was probably strutting around on some female bear's belly at this moment.

Hearing the faint sounds of the girl leaping into the forest, Bu Li stood as steady as a mountain. His feet were on the mountain rocks by the stream. After a few moments, he saw people moving.

The children of similar age from the town always called Bu Li a fool and a bastard, and a stone might fly from some corner. Bu Li was used to it, and because of his mature mind, he never thought about quarreling with these children.

Occasional private fights did happen from time to time. Bu Li, tall and long-armed, was not at a disadvantage even when unarmed. Even in situations like today, he had experienced them several times. In the face of his incredible healing ability, these children's attacks were just playful, not even causing him any physical pain. Compared to the sharp claws and teeth of the wild beasts in the forest, these children were just playing around.

But today, something felt different. Bu Li's toes tensed, his muscles close to the dagger on his leg, calmly watching the group of teenagers gathering around.

"Bu Li, where did Cai Xiaoxian go?!" A teenager of about fourteen or fifteen years old shouted, acting domineering and annoying.

"Why bother with all that, just beat him up and be done with it. Cai Xiaoxian can't run to the ends of the earth, can she?" Another teenager was even more ruthless, saying.

A group of half-grown children were chattering, as if Bu Li was definitely going to die this time.

Bu Li completely ignored what these children were saying, his eyes squinting, looking at a pale, tall teenager across from him without speaking.

This person was Bai Liang, a genius in pattern engraving. At just fourteen years old, he already had two patterned beasts. Although the pattern engraving techniques explored by the Hundred Tribes of the Divine Remnants were not refined, to have two patterned beasts at such a young age was still considered a genius.

Why did he come? Bu Li looked at Bai Liang, his eyes clear, without fear, just calmly watching. This matter was a bit strange. Bai Liang usually practiced soul techniques and pattern engraving. All the herbs and beast blood in Bai Ling Town were used on this child. Bai Liang could be considered the hope of the entire Bai Ling Town, and even the adult patterned warriors in the tribe were no match for him.

Clearly, Bai Liang was the leader of this group of children. Without Bai Liang, these children probably wouldn't have the nerve to speak so boldly. The children of Bai Ling Town, of varying ages, were like a group of country chickens, with Bai Liang in the middle, wearing a proud smile. No matter whether the surrounding teenagers were denouncing Bu Li or praising him, it was like a breeze, and he didn't care at all.

A young man destined to shoulder the future of the Bai Ling Tribe, how could he waste his time on these people and these matters? Seeing Bu Li's calm expression after being surrounded, Bai Liang smiled and said, "Bu Li, where is Cai Xiaoxian?"

"Not here." Bu Li also smiled and said.

"Bu Li, Cai Xiaoxian has had a stroke of luck, being favored by a young master of a major family. It's said that the people of Henshan Sect will soon come to our town to take Cai Xiaoxian away." Bai Liang looked at Bu Li's face, wanting to see a look of panic, but was ultimately disappointed. Henshan Sect, the cultivation sect that governed the thousand-mile range connecting the Hundred Tribes of the Divine Remnants to the outside world, was the supreme existence in this thousand-mile range, and no one could defy its will. But why did that boy Bu Li show no expression at all?

"Bu Li, don't be ungrateful." Bai Liang hadn't even spoken, and a tall, thin teenager next to him pointed at Bu Li's nose and scolded, "This is Cai Xiaoxian's great fortune. Do you want to defy the will of Henshan Sect?"

"Heh." Bu Li smiled and said, "Henshan Sect hasn't arrived yet, why are you making a move first? Are you trying to curry favor with Henshan Sect? This matter can still be discussed."

"Master Bai, just beat this kid Bu Li to death first!"

"Bu Li, with Master Bai personally taking charge, do you think Cai Xiaoxian can escape? Don't dream about it."

The guard dogs growled lowly, staring at Bu Li as if they were facing a great enemy.

Bu Li's heart was gradually sinking, and all the solutions he thought of were negated one by one. This time, Bai Liang was clearly after Cai Xiaoxian, bringing thirteen guard dogs. Even if he could escape from Bai Liang, what about Cai Xiaoxian? She would certainly be caught.

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