Drizzle-drizzle~~

The heavy rain had been pouring down since last night.

The sky was gloomy, and the road was extremely muddy.

Fortunately, the ox-cart driven by Lin Zheyu was very powerful. Although the road was muddy, it didn't hinder the journey.

Chirp-chirp~~

Xiaohei sat outside the carriage, trying to crawl inside, only to be kicked out by Lin Zheyu.

This little beast had played in the rain, becoming thoroughly soaked, covered in mud, and completely dirty.

"Here, this is all there is to eat these days."

Lin Zheyu tossed a fried bread out.

It had been raining for the past two days. Even though Xiaohei managed to catch some wild beasts, it was impossible to grill them in the rain, so they had to rely on dry food to fill their stomachs.

Hiss~ Chirp-chirp~~

Xiaohei looked at the fried bread in front of it, crying out with a hint of grievance.

It didn't want to eat this dry stuff; it craved grilled meat that sizzled and smelled delicious!

"Sit down, sit still, and don't move around."

Lin Zheyu glanced at it and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Xiaohei, though unwilling, obediently squatted outside the carriage.

It stretched out its paw, letting the rainwater wet it, and then licked its fur with its tongue to groom itself.

As for the fried bread on the ground, Xiaohei didn't even glance at it.

Lin Zheyu didn't care since this little beast, with its Qi Blood Second Transformation strength, could go hungry for ten days to half a month without a problem.

"If it keeps raining tonight, I'll have to wait until tomorrow night to seize the opportunity to break through the limits."

Lin Zheyu lifted the curtain and looked at the drizzle outside, feeling inexplicably restless.

He had been on the road for over a month. Except for a day of rest and resupplying in a town a dozen days ago, all other times were spent in the wilderness.

This kind of life is fine for ten days to half a month, but it becomes tiresome after a long while.

Lin Zheyu closed his eyes, silently reciting the mantra of the Soul Secret Skill in the Seven Evils Ghost Canon.

This mantra was quite extraordinary, merely reciting it brought a sense of calm and spiritual peace.

Fortunately, by the afternoon, the rain stopped.

Golden sunshine fell, and the temperature rose significantly.

Chirp-chirp~~~

Xiaohei excitedly climbed onto the back of the ox, bouncing happily on top.

With the rain stopped, it would soon enjoy grilled meat.

"Xiaohei, Xiaohei, come over to sister's side!"

Next door, a fourteen-year-old girl, holding a pie, called out to Xiaohei excitedly.

The girl was named Liang Yunhui, with a round face.

At a young age, her figure was already developed, which didn't quite match her round and cute face.

However, the little girl was wearing thick clothes, hiding her figure, making it impossible for others to notice.

Chirp-chirp~~

Xiaohei glanced at the pie in her hand, and seeing it was just a pie, showed no interest.

"The rain finally stopped~"

Lin Zheyu walked out of the carriage and stretched.

Having just practiced the Soul Secret Skill from the Seven Evils Ghost Canon, his gloominess had been swept away.

Squeak——

The wheels rolled over the muddy road, producing a squeaking sound.

Lin Zheyu stood outside the carriage, enjoying the scenery on both sides.

In the past month, he had encountered quite a few bandits, none of them very strong.

However, people died. Among the eleven who didn't pay for protection from the Guangxuan Escort Agency, three people died, leaving only eight.

The people from Guangxuan Escort Agency were very principled, refusing to help those who hadn't paid for their protection service when danger arose.

"Mr. Zhao, can Xiaohei play with me for a while!"

Liang Yunhui pleaded in a coquettish tone.

She was a cute little girl who loved to laugh, her smile very sweet.

Like Lin Zheyu, she and her mother Liang Yuhan had only paid for the guide service, not the protection service from the Guangxuan Escort Agency.

"If you give it something tasty, it will play with you." Lin Zheyu said with a smile.

Over the past month, he had grown familiar with Liang Yunhui and her mother, Liang Yuhan.

This cheerful girl, chattering all the time, relieved much of the tedium of Lin Zheyu's journey.

Liang Yunhui's mother, Liang Yuhan, was a martial artist with decent strength, having reached the Qi Blood Second Transformation level.

Her face was disguised, making it impossible to discern her exact appearance. However, her figure was good; after all, martial artists generally had good physiques.

The mother and daughter had contrasting personalities; Liang Yuhan was taciturn, often staring in a daze at the scenery, while Liang Yunhui was optimistic and lively, always chattering away.

"Then I can't help it; without food, I can't command it either."

Lin Zheyu shrugged, smiling.

He loved to tease this adorable little girl now and then.

Liang Yunhui was innocent and pure, with a round face that was extremely adorable, making one want to protect her.

Just like an elder would protect a cute child.

"Uncle, you're lying. I often see you tell Xiaohei to sit, and it obediently sits down." Liang Yunhui said, puffing up her cheeks.

Over the month, she gradually grew familiar with Lin Zheyu, losing her previous restraint when speaking to him.

"I can only make it sit, nothing else can command it."

"Why don't you come over to my side, I can make it sit, and you can play with it then." Lin Zheyu suggested.

"But~"

Liang Yunhui hesitated, glancing at her mother. Seeing no objection, she happily leapt over to Lin Zheyu's ox-cart.

This girl's strength and talent were quite impressive; at fourteen, she had already reached the Refining Internal Organ Realm.

Not just this little girl, but most of the young talents traveling with the Guangxuan Escort Agency to the Central Plains had great strength and potential.

They likely planned to head to the Central Plains to seek mentors and learn skills.

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