Shen Han finally understood.

The person who set up this Immortal Extinction Array took this opportunity to eliminate quite a few strong individuals of Great Wei.

Seeing this Immortal Extinction Array appear, others immediately assumed it was a conspiracy and a trap.

There was no such thing as Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures being born.

In this way, his opponents fighting for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were significantly reduced.

It was a strategy to kill two birds with one stone.

"If nothing unexpected happens, that thorny vine is the Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, the Heart-Breaking Vine.

The ancient books mentioned that this kind of Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure would bear a fruit, a fruit that can strengthen the foundation and nourish the essence, transforming one's body."

Shi Yuezhu faced Shen Han without hiding anything, revealing everything she knew.

"I don't know who is so ruthless to set this Immortal Extinction Array, otherwise the Heart-Breaking Vine wouldn't harm so many people."

Shen Han slightly frowned, the person behind this was indeed ruthless.

"If nothing goes wrong, it should be the former Imperial Family of Qianyang Country, who are very skilled in the Path of Array.

Plus, they have always harbored malice towards Great Wei, spreading news of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in Great Wei on purpose to weaken its national power.

But at present, it's possible we might obtain these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures...

Shen Han never thought he might actually have a chance to obtain such a treasure.

Even in this harsh environment, the thought of having a chance to obtain such treasures brightened both Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu's moods.

The conversation between the two eased the barriers between them a little.

Getting along became much more natural.

After eating, they originally planned to investigate that Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure.

But Shen Han noticed that the fairy in front of him was still bleeding from her back, soaking through her linen clothes.

"Senior, your back..."

Reaching her hand to her back, Shi Yuezhu found her hand covered in a lot of blood.

The wound seemed to have torn open again, and if it remained unhealed, it might become infected.

Shi Yuezhu hesitated for a while but eventually requested Shen Han's help, tearing a strip of cloth to bandage the wound...

Her originally fair jade-like back was stained with red from the wounds in many places.

Until the scars dried up, she shouldn't engage in any strenuous activity.

In the upcoming days, Shen Han was responsible for going out to find food while Shi Yuezhu rested and healed in the small cabin.

Having contributed nothing made Shi Yuezhu feel a bit uneasy.

Shen Han, however, was very understanding, always comforting her, mentioning how she had helped him before.

She even gave him such a precious Jade Pendant to protect his state of mind.

After spending a few days together, they indeed became much more familiar with each other, contributing to a lot more conversation between them.

In the evening, Shen Han returned with a water bottle filled with water, holding a tree branch in the other hand.

Two fish were skewered on the branch.

He placed the fish over the fire to roast, and the aroma of fish began to fill the air.

Seeing the roasted fish, Shi Yuezhu couldn't help but glance at Shen Han again.

The young man before her had a handsome appearance, possibly well-liked by girls outside.

But what she didn't expect was that he not only looked good but also possessed remarkable survival skills in the forest.

Every time he ventured out, he managed to bring back a decent amount of food.

Most importantly, the food Shen Han brought back tasted quite good.

The fruits she picked on her own were often astringent and hard to swallow.

Without realizing it, Shi Yuezhu developed a slight dependence on Shen Han.

In life within the forest, she patiently followed Shen Han's instructions.

At night, the two of them habitually sat by the campfire.

To prevent exposure, the campfire was surrounded on three sides with clumps of earth, only leaving one side open.

"Um, my name is Shi Yuezhu, can I know what your name is?"

Shi Yuezhu suddenly remembered that after nearly ten days in the forest, she still didn't know Shen Han's name.

Hesitating for a moment, Shen Han replied, "My name is Shen Han."

The two were candid, sharing their real names.

"What are you doing in the borders of Qianyang Country? Surely it's not just for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures?"

Those vying for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were all Fifth Grade or even Fourth Grade experts.

This young Shen Han wasn't qualified to compete for the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

"I just wanted to find an advanced cultivation technique and broaden my horizons, but I didn't expect to get trapped here..."

"Advanced cultivation technique? Didn't you have a master? The sects should provide them."

Shen Han shrugged helplessly, "I planned to join a sect, but they wouldn't accept me..."

Hearing this, Shi Yuezhu suddenly felt she could contribute something.

"The cultivation techniques are transmitted by the sect, which I cannot pass on, but I have some self-created techniques that I can teach you if you don't mind."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han readily agreed.

In the following days, Shi Yuezhu acted like a tutor, guiding Shen Han.

This guidance made Shi Yuezhu realize Shen Han had little knowledge of many things.

Pills, arrays, magical artifacts—he knew very little about these foundational topics.

Venturing outside required at least some understanding of these things.

Otherwise, even when facing opponents with lower grades, he might still lose.

Each day, after gathering food, Shen Han would sit down and listen to Shi Yuezhu's guidance.

With a twig in her hand, Shi Yuezhu would draw and write on the ground.

Starting from the basics, she explained everything to Shen Han.

Pills, arrays, magical artifacts, and some of today's powerful sects...

She explained clearly how to deal with opponents from which sect and what their strengths were.

"Pay attention."

Seeing Shen Han a bit distracted, Shi Yuezhu lightly tapped him.

Coming back to his senses, Shen Han occasionally looked at the ground and occasionally at her.

When Shi Yuezhu taught him, she had an aura, almost as if she was glowing.

After four days, the basics were thoroughly explained to Shen Han.

Shen Han had taken down notes in a thick book.

Throughout these days, their interaction became significantly more harmonious.

The initial awkwardness between them vanished.

At first, when they accidentally touched each other, even a brief contact of the hands would feel awkward, making them quickly pull away.

Now, everything was much more natural.

Shi Yuezhu's wounds were nearly healed, and after some discussion, they decided to take another look at the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

After making the decision, the two headed towards the circular plaza together.

The mountain paths were steep, but they occasionally held or pulled each other...

To Shen Han, the most apparent sensation was warmth.

Shi Yuezhu was a gentle person, and her hands were as tender as she was.

Lost in thought, even after descending the steep mountain path, they continued holding hands.

They walked a long way down the main road before awkwardly releasing each other.

Between them, something subtly different had emerged.

After letting go of her hand, Shen Han started awkwardly initiating small talk.

Shi Yuezhu cooperated as well, both trying to avoid the awkwardness in the air.

Along the way, they could see that those trapped by the briars earlier hadn't escaped.

All of them had perished, and the briars were devouring their bodies.

Soon enough, they could see the circular plaza, which prompted both to stop in their tracks.

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