Chapter 93

"Hey? Right, what about you, Yang Càn Càn?" Bu Li only remembered Yang Càn Càn at this moment. For the girl who had once fought for her life with him on the Heavenly Gift Platform but was later brought together by fate, Bu Li did not have a particularly deep impression.

"She hasn't returned yet," Hu Wu said, "I found a hot spring nearby and sent her to soak in it."

Yang Càn Càn's wounds... soaking in a hot spring... Is this a death wish? Bu Li looked at Hu Wu helplessly, picturing the large wounds on Yang Càn Càn's back, with white bones faintly visible. After soaking in the hot spring, her pleura would likely be ruptured.

Bu Li didn't have many feelings for this girl from the Dishi Clan. He had just happened to save her. At this point, even if Yang Càn Càn were to die, it would be her destiny. Whatever Hu Wu did to her, it was her fate, and he couldn't possibly care so much.

Hu Wu, looking at Bu Li's expression, said, "That's a hot spring where wild beasts in the mountains heal their injuries. There are none near West Mountain, no wonder you don't know about it."

Seeming to think that Yang Càn Càn's life and death were not worth mentioning, Hu Wu continued, "What cultivation technique did you get?"

"A book called 'Gold-Cutting Jade-Shattering Aura.'" Bu Li thought for a moment. If he explained the 'Manual of the Sunflower,' it would probably be too complicated, so he didn't mention it.

"Gold-Cutting Jade-Shattering Aura? Did Nie Xinlei really put in so much effort? Wasn't Du Tianci the one who came?" Hu Wu was puzzled, frowning and pondering.

"Who is Nie Xinlei?" Bu Li asked.

"A pattern hunter from the Heavenly Dao Sect, always boasting that he's the best pattern hunter in the world. Just a frog at the bottom of a well, but why is he being so generous this time?" Hu Wu was more concerned about Nie Xinlei's attitude than the 'Gold-Cutting Jade-Shattering Aura' itself. Bu Li found Hu Wu's thoughtful expression somewhat amusing. Do these old monsters always think like this? No wonder they have eyes like lightning, paying such close attention to details and knowing so many secrets. It would be hard for them not to be perceptive and prescient.

Bu Li sat on the wooden bed, and Cai Xiaoxian picked up the discarded animal skin from the ground, measuring it against Bu Li's body. Bu Li's physique had changed a lot, growing rapidly. The animal skin clothes he wore at the beginning of winter could barely fit by the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and by the next winter, they wouldn't fit at all. Although Cai Xiaoxian was directionally challenged, she was skilled at sewing. Even so, she was always worried about Bu Li's clothes not fitting. Seeing Bu Li return, she showed some affection and immediately started measuring the animal skin to see if anything was wrong.

"Heh..." Hu Wu laughed darkly. It was late autumn, and the small wooden house was originally very cold, but even the coldest weather seemed less chilling than Hu Wu's dark laugh.

"What's wrong?"

"These people are probably misunderstanding things." Under the black hood, Hu Wu's ghostly face showed a hint of happiness. "What nonsense about wading through a sea of blood and guarding the unsealed land bridge alone. Du Tianci can vaguely see a glimpse of the future, a fragmented future, and wants to speculate on the will of heaven. These people from a small world, how can they understand the secrets of the heavens?"

Hu Wu's words were strange, seemingly without context, but Bu Li took them to heart. From Hu Wu's words, it seemed that Du Tianci had used his divine powers to see Bu Li guarding the land bridge in the future. Damn! Bu Li cursed in his heart. Is this trying to kill me? What does the life and death of the people of the Soul Wave Continent have to do with me? Even if they are the descendants of West Mountain, Bu Li had no attachment. If the demon race invaded, Bu Li had already planned to take Cai Xiaoxian and Dahu into the mountains. The demons might not be interested in desolate, uninhabited mountains.

As for being a hero who saves the world? Is that something a person should do? Nonsense.

"Fine, might as well take advantage of it." Hu Wu rubbed his fingers together with a smile, and Bu Li knew he was asking for a cigarette. It seemed Hu Wu was in a good mood. Taking out two cigarettes, he lit them and handed one to Hu Wu. Cai Xiaoxian didn't mind the smell of tobacco; as long as Bu Li liked it, she would accept it, even though she didn't smoke.

"You've started cultivating, how does the Gold-Cutting Jade-Shattering Aura feel?" Hu Wu asked.

"It suits me well. It seems to be a soul technique specifically designed for pattern hunters," Bu Li answered honestly.

"Good, then cultivate it. You don't need to worry about things down the mountain. With me here, Cai Xiaoxian will be safe." Hu Wu seemed to see through Bu Li's thoughts. To make Bu Li focus on cultivating on Hate Mountain, Cai Xiaoxian had to be safe, or Bu Li would have no peace of mind.

Bu Li didn't fuss with Hu Wu. This was indeed what he was most concerned about. If Cai Xiaoxian's safety wasn't guaranteed, he wouldn't be able to focus on cultivating on Hate Mountain.

Standing up solemnly, he bowed deeply, "Then I'll trouble you, Elder."

"You brat, you call me Elder when you need something. Behind my back, you call me an old dead man, your bones are almost rotten." Hu Wu laughed and scolded.

Bu Li stood up and said confidently, "That's all Dahu said, it has nothing to do with me. Please, Elder, understand."

"Where's your Dahu?" Hu Wu asked curiously.

"Looking for a female bear..."

"True, what kind of person raises what kind of pet." Hu Wu exhaled a puff of blue smoke and said leisurely. Since Bu Li had the 'Gold-Cutting Jade-Shattering Aura' and had started cultivating soul techniques, everything could proceed smoothly. This couldn't be rushed. He had slept for who knows how many years and didn't know if he would wake up in his or Bu Li's lifetime. All he could do was guard patiently.

The vast mysteries of the heavens were beyond the comprehension of the people of the Soul Wave Continent, and he was no better. Hu Wu had a clear understanding of himself and didn't rush. He just needed to watch calmly from the side.

"Go back if you have nothing else. There are many people coming and going on Hate Mountain, and I can't always visit. Be careful, especially when you're cultivating. Although you won't go into a mental breakdown, it's still better to be cautious," Hu Wu warned.

Not going into a mental breakdown? What does that mean? Bu Li wanted to ask, but his lips moved, and he didn't say it. Hu Wu spoke very tactfully and never told him about these supernatural things. He guessed it was related to the powerful existence in his "dream."

"Okay." Bu Li nodded, relieved to see Cai Xiaoxian safe. After this meeting, he could return to his cultivation. He still needed to carefully study the 'Manual of the Sunflower' and find a defensive array. Thinking about these things made his head hurt.

"By the way, I heard from Dahu that you were there last night," Bu Li asked. Seeing Hu Wu nod slightly, he continued, "Why is it beneficial for my cultivation under the stars and moon?"

"Try it and you'll know. Why do you have to ask everything? How would I know so much?" Hu Wu flicked his finger, and the cigarette butt flew out of the wooden house in an arc. Standing up, he adjusted his black hood, enveloping himself in darkness, and walked out.

Just as he stepped out of the door, Hu Wu suddenly turned and asked, "Xiao Bu Li, do you really think I look unrefined in this outfit?"

Damn... What is this old man thinking? This question was like a bolt from the blue, so ethereal and moving. An old man shrouded in darkness, on the verge of death, actually cared about whether his clothes looked refined. What kind of situation is this? Bu Li almost spat blood at Hu Wu.

Bu Li's expression wavered for a moment, then he remembered that in his "dream," the powerful existence had said something to Hu Wu, something about his clothes not looking refined.

Could it be that even a simple joke like this made Hu Wu, this old and cunning man, take it seriously?!

This wasn't a joke but a genuine concern for Hu Wu. How to say it... Bu Li smiled and said seriously, "You're just too thin. Your style actually suits this outfit. If you were a bit fatter, it would be perfect."

The subtle change in the subject gave Hu Wu a sense of reassurance. He nodded and walked out, muttering to himself.

Could the existence in his "dream" be so powerful? Bu Li was a bit dazed. Although he didn't know much about Hu Wu's darkness, scheming, and calculations, he had a sense of them. The simple joke from that existence made Hu Wu so concerned, which was more shocking than a heaven-defying taboo spell.

A commoner can take a man's life, but not his will. To make someone, especially someone like Hu Wu, worship and care so much about a casual remark, what kind of presence must that existence have!

Bu Li thought, feeling a sense of admiration. The heaven-defying existence in his dream, shrouded in white mist, was indeed this powerful? Sir... Indeed, very good, very powerful.

He needed to become stronger as soon as possible. Only with great strength would he have a chance to see the true face of Mount Lu. The moonlight outside was bright, and Hu Wu's hunched back seemed to be walking through a frosty landscape, still thinking about what Bu Li had just said. Suddenly, he laughed loudly, extremely happy.

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