The clear water gurgled over the smooth rocks, revealing the bottom. Two figures stood by the stream, bending over to wash the blood from their bodies.
Kou Zhong's sturdy muscles appeared even more powerful in the sunlight!
Every muscle was like a finely crafted sculpture, filled with the beauty of strength!
Xu Zi Ling looked at him, a hint of envy in his heart...
Normally, Kou Zhong wore clothes, completely hiding his physique!
Thinking back to his own performance...
Xu Zi Ling suddenly stopped washing the blood off his hands.
His face a bit complicated, he asked:
"Zhong Shao, am I not doing well?"
"Just now, facing that beast, I could only manage a backhand strike!"
"If you hadn't intervened, I would have..."
Kou Zhong, while using the water to splash his face, pushed his hair back.
His handsome face shone with a compelling energy, he replied with a smile:
"A man can't say he's not doing well."
"Ling Shao, don't forget we've only started practicing martial arts recently!"
"Plus, we don't have much combat experience. Your performance just now is normal!"
"You dared to face it head-on, that's already good enough."
Xu Zi Ling nodded in agreement, he wanted to say something else...
"Splash!"
But Kou Zhong suddenly splashed a handful of water on his face!
Xu Zi Ling was taken aback, Kou Zhong teased:
"Ling Shao, were you scared silly by that beast?"
Xu Zi Ling blushed, then couldn't help but burst into laughter, wiping the water off his face!
He splashed back, saying:
"I wasn't!"
For a moment, the water splashed everywhere, their laughter echoing by the stream.
Not far away, Fu Jun Yu watched the two of them playing, a smile on her face!
But turning her head, she looked at the giant bear carcass she was dragging behind her.
The split carcass still made her feel quite frightened!
Although she had witnessed Kou Zhong's immense strength before, she couldn't believe...
Such a giant bear, comparable to her half-step Grandmaster in strength, or even stronger.
It met its demise in this way, dying at the hands of Kou Zhong.
Looking at the two by the stream, she then felt something was wrong.
She muttered to herself.
Why am I doing all this hard work?
She shook her head and chuckled softly.
She thought, these two are still young and have some childishness, which is normal.
Then she remembered her promise to them: if they defeated the giant bear, she would teach them her skills.
During their time together.
She had figured out that Xu Zi Ling is a naive boy with a touch of stubbornness.
In terms of thoughts and insights, he's not as good as Kou Zhong, maybe because Kou Zhong is a year older.
Or maybe because Kou Zhong is more extroverted and mature.
She often feels that Kou Zhong isn't like a seventeen-year-old boy.
But recalling Kou Zhong's bold words that day, she couldn't help but feel that Kou Zhong could really become an emperor!
Even if he doesn't become emperor, he's definitely a domineering figure who will rule a vast territory!
After fooling around by the stream, Kou Zhong and Xu Zi Ling.
Realized the hard work Fu Jun Yu had done, they exchanged a smile and walked towards her.
Ready to help her deal with the bear carcass...
Back at the wooden hut, Xu Zi Ling started thinking about how to handle the bear.
While Kou Zhong went to the cliff where he had been practicing before, alone.
Intending to continue his training there, so he could eat as soon as he returned.
Just as he sat down cross-legged, a clear notification sound rang out in his mind!
【Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully killing the giant bear beast, gaining progress in your inheritance!】
【Inheritance reward: Yellow Dragon Pill, five bottles! Golden Marrow Pill, five bottles!】
Kou Zhong's face lit up with joy, he then silently accepted the reward, and two jade bottles appeared in his hand!
The small porcelain white jade bottles contained bright yellow and dark gold pills!
Kou Zhong discovered that any unredeemed rewards would be temporarily stored by the system.
However, once a reward was redeemed, it could not be returned to the system!
As he was about to try swallowing a pill to continue his cultivation, he raised an eyebrow.
His ears twitched slightly, and he subtly placed the two small jade bottles back into his sleeve, putting them away.
He turned his head and saw Fu Jun Yu walking towards him, clad in a snow-white warrior's robe.
She appeared even more captivating in the setting sun, her previous arrogance replaced with a dignified and cool demeanor.
Fu Jun Yu gracefully sat beside Kou Zhong, looking at the distant scenery.
Then she looked at Kou Zhong, who was waiting for her to speak.
She silently sighed in her heart, these two are truly gifted!
That "Eternal Scripture" is actually cultivated so quickly!
Especially Kou Zhong's talent and battle awareness, far surpassing Xu Zi Ling!
And she had only achieved her current strength after twenty years of practice.
With a complex expression, she looked towards the horizon, her day and night pondering of the "Eternal Scripture" yielding no progress...
It's truly infuriating to be compared to others!
With a clear voice like the West Lake, she spoke to Kou Zhong.
"I've been thinking, besides my "Ethereal Sword Art," I don't have anything else to teach."
"But the Ethereal Sword Art isn't suitable for your grand and unrestrained style..."
"Xu Zi Ling is naturally calm and composed, suitable for learning the Ethereal Sword Art..."
"But you..."
At this point, Fu Jun Yu couldn't help but show a touch of embarrassment!
Kou Zhong thought Fu Jun Yu was going to say something.
It turned out to be this, he then laughed heartily:
"Fu Miss, you're worried about this, you haven't taught me so how would you know if it's suitable?"
"Besides, although we've cultivated the "Eternal Scripture"..."
"I still want to see other martial arts and scriptures, you know, knowing your enemy and yourself, you can win every battle!"
"As long as you're willing to teach, I'll accept it all!"
Fu Jun Yu was a bit stunned by these words, it's like Kou Zhong had prepared this response in advance.
But seeing Kou Zhong's enthusiastic gaze, she could only shake her head with a wry smile and said:
"If that's the case, you've even shown me the "Eternal Scripture"!"
"What's wrong with teaching you everything I know!"
Kou Zhong listened and nodded with a smile, that's what he's been waiting for!
"Zhong Shao, Fu Miss, dinner's ready!"
Xu Zi Ling's voice came from the dense forest behind them, they exchanged smiles.
They both got up and walked back to the wooden hut!
Xu Zi Ling had cooked the bear paws, searing the surface until slightly crispy with hot oil.
They had formed a golden-brown crispy skin.
By now, the bear paw meat had become tender, the fat slightly melted in the heat.
Making the texture even richer!
The cooked bear paws were tantalizing, with a crispy and fragrant outer skin, tender and juicy inner meat.
Their aroma rose with the heat, filling the air!
Emitting a unique wild game fragrance, both fresh from the forest!
And rich from the meat, making people's appetites soar.
Kou Zhong took a bite, and discovered that the spiritual energy in his body slightly vibrated.
Xu Zi Ling was shocked and jumped up, only Fu Jun Yu ate leisurely, saying:
"Beast that are nourished by spiritual energy, their meat is all highly restorative!"
"It can slightly increase cultivation and help with healing..."
Xu Zi Ling then nodded, and ate even more enthusiastically!
While Kou Zhong heard the word "healing," he looked at Fu Jun Yu.
He noticed that her face was still pale!
It seems her old injuries haven't healed...