Chapter 94

Yang Canning had not returned, and Bu Li sat in the wooden house, chatting with Cai Xiaoxian about the things they had encountered on the mountain. In their world, when they hated the mountain, they wanted to see Cai Xiaoxian. After seeing her, Bu Li didn't know what to say, but he felt that just sitting quietly was quite nice.

As long as he could see Cai Xiaoxian, or even just smell her scent, knowing that she was by his side, everything was fine.

Cai Xiaoxian knew that Bu Li would soon leave, so she lowered her head and sewed clothes. The animal skin, deer sinew, and bone needle moved swiftly in her hands, each movement fast yet composed and orderly, not at all chaotic. Her elegance was accompanied by a beautiful rhythm, like a well-bred lady from the Five Directions City, not at all like a wild girl who had grown up in the deep mountains with Bu Li.

Talking to Bu Li, Cai Xiaoxian was incredibly happy. Both of them shared the same thoughts; as long as they could feel each other's presence, what was the importance of words?

Under the dim light, a piece of clothing began to take shape. After measuring Bu Li's body, Cai Xiaoxian made some minor adjustments. She sewed like a virtuous wife, her shadow on the wall moving slightly. Bu Li felt a warm glow in his heart, wishing this moment could last forever.

No matter how reluctant, there would always be a moment of parting.

Wearing the well-fitted animal skin clothes, Cai Xiaoxian looked left and right, feeling very satisfied. She smoothed her black hair and smiled sweetly.

"Brother, be careful on the mountain," Cai Xiaoxian reminded him.

"Sure. Don't wander too far in the valley, be careful not to get lost," Bu Li also reminded her.

All the words they wanted to say were contained in these simple sentences, so deep and intense. Foreheads touching, Bu Li gently rubbed Cai Xiaoxian's nose with his own, without saying a word. After a tight embrace, he patted Cai Xiaoxian's head, messing up her black hair, and smiled foolishly. Then he turned and pushed open the door of the wooden house, walking out.

Cai Xiaoxian did not call out to Bu Li; he still had many things to do. Once he finished, they could be together forever. Watching Bu Li's retreating figure, Cai Xiaoxian smiled, her smile clear and pure under the moonlight, like a sweet spring.

"Remember to come down the mountain when you advance to the next level," Bu Li heard a ghostly voice from the darkness far away. It was purely to scare him, but after his muscles tensed, he realized it was Hu Wu's voice and relaxed.

"Got it, I'll definitely come to see you, Elder," Bu Li replied casually. He wanted to maintain his good mood after seeing Cai Xiaoxian for a while longer. If he talked to Hu Wu, the warmth in his heart would surely dissipate.

Walking through the forest, Bu Li returned to the foot of Henshan Mountain. Looking around, he found no one, so he took out the dagger from his leg bindings and began to climb like a gecko. A few hundred feet was no challenge for Bu Li, let alone for a bear as large as Dahu. They were like natural thieves, which was why they survived the collapse of the world.

Returning to the courtyard halfway up Henshan Mountain, Bu Li looked back at the valley, but all he could see was a vast mist. He raised his hand and waved lightly, as if finally remembering to say goodbye to Cai Xiaoxian.

Back in the house, he spread out the bamboo slips and saw four large characters: "Kuihua Manual." Bu Li's heart trembled. This guy really liked to mess around. Starting from the beginning, he studied it, finding it familiar, as if it flowed in his blood. Bu Li didn't try to trace the origin, but chose a seemingly suitable formation and began to study it.

The formation was not large, requiring only five items imbued with soul power to set up. The technique seemed special, but after Bu Li delved into it, he realized the profundity was not something he could grasp in a short time. The formation was incredibly intricate, simple in appearance but complex in its interactions, especially when combined with soul techniques. For a beginner like Bu Li, it was quite challenging.

Bu Li was not afraid of difficulties, only of his soul power being too weak. No matter how difficult something was, there would always be a day when he could master it.

The soul technique formations recorded in the "Kuihua Manual" were extremely difficult, but the person had explained them in a way that was easy to understand. Although Bu Li was just starting, it was the simplest protective formation, and after breaking it down, it gradually became clear.

Just as Bu Li was deeply engrossed, he suddenly felt something like a leaf falling in the courtyard. The sound was so subtle that it would have gone unnoticed if not for the quiet of the night. Bu Li quietly leaped out of the window like a cat, making no sound as the window closed.

In the darkness, a figure darted through the courtyard, heading straight for the wall. Bu Li didn't know what was happening, but he couldn't let someone treat his courtyard as a free pass, coming and going as they pleased.

He lunged forward, the gray dagger pressed against the person's neck, and whispered, "Which friend? Coming and going so hurriedly, without even a word to me."

The person, not expecting Bu Li to appear so silently, was startled and instinctively lunged forward. This made things difficult for Bu Li. The major blood vessels in the neck were right in front of the gray dagger, and with the person lunging forward, he would die if Bu Li didn't move.

What was this? Was he trying to die?

Bu Li, helpless, adjusted his body and lunged forward with the person. The dagger pressed against the person's neck, and Bu Li could almost feel the pulse of the artery.

After a few breaths, the person's shock subsided, and he stood there, pale and motionless.

Amused and exasperated, Bu Li said, "What are you doing?"

"… I… I want to sneak down the mountain," the person stammered. From his appearance, if not for the fear of the dagger at his neck, he would have collapsed on the ground. Bu Li didn't want to scare him further; if he wet himself, it would dirty the courtyard.

Putting away the dagger, Bu Li stepped back and said, "Sneak down the mountain? Why not take the mountain path?"

It seemed this person was also a unique individual, like Bu Li and Dahu. Sneaking down the cliff, he must have had some reason.

Seeing the dagger that could take his life put away, the person's shock subsided. He raised his hands and slowly turned around, as if afraid Bu Li would misunderstand. The action was rather awkward, and Bu Li, looking at the person who had disturbed his practice, felt a bit helpless.

"Sorry… sorry," the person trembled, and if not for the smile on Bu Li's face, he would have collapsed on the ground.

"I live here. If you want to leave, just let me know in advance to avoid any unpleasantness," Bu Li said politely, but the sharpness in his words was evident.

"Sure, sure," the person nodded eagerly, a smile on his face, as if he hadn't noticed the true meaning behind Bu Li's words. After a closer look, he suddenly realized and said, "You're the new disciple, Bu Li, who just joined."

Bu Li hadn't expected to be so famous after just one day. He smiled but didn't say much.

"Oh, I remember. Today, I heard the senior disciples talking about how Inner Gate Sister Gu specially came down the mountain to move you to a new place. They all envied you, saying…"

At this point, the words stopped, and the outer disciple of Henshan Sect's face tightened, afraid that Bu Li would be upset.

The smile on Bu Li's face didn't change. He had never cared about others' gossip.

"What's your name?" Bu Li asked, seeing the outer disciple's nervousness, to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"My name is Jiang Canyu, and I've been at Henshan Sect for two years," the outer disciple, Jiang Canyu, was quite talkative. If not for the fear that Bu Li might get angry and the rumors were true, he would have talked even more.

Jiang Canyu, really, just participating, huh? Even running errands had to be done outside Henshan? Bu Li smiled at Jiang Canyu and asked, "Where are you going?"

Hearing Bu Li's question, Jiang Canyu was a bit embarrassed but dared not lie, and said sheepishly, "There's a market fifty miles east of Henshan, where there are girls. I'm going to drink and have fun."

East? This is the northwest corner. Bu Li didn't say anything, just stared at Jiang Canyu. Jiang Canyu knew he couldn't fool Bu Li and, remembering the scene of the crossbow killing Wu's brother, shivered and explained, "I practice the Divine Speed Technique, and my totem is the mountain forest ape, so climbing up and down the mountain is no problem. There are too many senior disciples in the east, and this courtyard in the northwest was empty, making it more convenient."

"It's midnight. When do you plan to come back?" Bu Li asked casually, seeing Jiang Canyu's sincere explanation.

Jiang Canyu's face lit up with lust, and he rubbed his hands, saying, "I'll probably arrive around midnight and return before dawn. I have plenty of soul stone tickets."

Soul stone tickets? What's that? Bu Li had never heard of it and looked at Jiang Canyu in confusion. Jiang Canyu, seeing that Bu Li didn't know, quickly explained, "They are tickets for storing soul stones in soul stone banks across the land, allowing deposits and withdrawals. This is a ticket from the largest soul stone bank in the Soul Wave Continent, very reliable."

Bu Li was puzzled. How did the conversation turn to bank tickets? Since he had no soul stones, he didn't hesitate to say, "Leave me a few soul stones; I need them. Go quickly and come back soon. When you return, blow three whistles, and I'll let you through."

Jiang Canyu was overjoyed, thinking that Bu Li wasn't as fierce as rumored, and was quite easy to talk to. It seemed others' words couldn't be trusted. Since he would have to pass through here again, Jiang Canyu wasn't stingy and took out a leather bag, emptying all the soul stones inside. He picked a few for himself and left the rest for Bu Li.

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