After feeding the cattle and horses, Lin Zheyu entered the carriage, donned heavy armor weighing 500 kilograms, and packed valuable items and a water pouch filled with high-concentration medicinal soup.

People from Guangxuan Escort Agency formed a circle and began to set up camp.

Lin Zheyu and the others split into groups, two or three at a time.

Over the past month, Lin Zheyu had become acquainted with Liang Yunhui and Liang Yuhan, mother and daughter, so they camped together every night to help each other.

Swish, swish—

After the caravan stopped, Liang Yunhui changed into loose, light clothing and began to practice with a longsword.

Jianfeng whistled, producing a swishing sound.

Liang Yunhui practiced swordsmanship, her movements very graceful and beautiful.

Unfortunately, her clothes were too loose to reveal her figure, otherwise, she'd be even more pleasing to the eye.

"Xiaohui, help me keep an eye on this; I'm going out for a while."

Lin Zheyu said to Liang Yunhui.

Previously, he had Xiaohei help keep watch while he entered the forest to train and surpass his limits.

Later, after getting acquainted with Liang Yunhui and Liang Yuhan, he had Liang Yunhui keep watch.

Her mother Liang Yuhan didn't like to talk, a very cold person; Lin Zheyu tried conversing with her, but Liang Yuhan ignored him.

Thus, he directly spoke to Liang Yunhui, knowing that as her mother, Liang Yuhan would lend a hand if anything happened.

"Okay, Mr. Zhao~"

Liang Yunhui sheathed her sword and stood still, smiling as she spoke.

Once Lin Zheyu and Xiaohei entered the forest, she moved to face Lin Zheyu's cattle cart, holding the longsword, continuing her practice.

"This person is interesting; his strength seems quite good. I'm curious what he does in the forest every few days."

A young man from Guangxuan Escort Agency watched Lin Zheyu's departing back, smiling as he spoke.

"Perhaps he's searching for something," Cui Meng Ruo said blandly.

She had no interest in Lin Zheyu, an ordinary-looking uncle.

Yet the fierce beast named Xiaohei piqued her curiosity.

But her granduncle forbade her from coveting others, so she lost the inclination to engage.

"Mengruo, this is for you; it's ready." The young man offered the roasted meat with a smile.

The recent rain had left the firewood wet.

But they applied special fire oil to ignite the damp wood easily.

Once ignited, they added more wet wood and dried it in the fire.

Initially inexperienced, Lin Zheyu later bought some special fire oil; as long as it wasn't raining, he could ignite a campfire for barbecuing.

"No need, I can roast it myself."

Cui Meng Ruo nonchalantly replied, refusing to take the roasted meat from the young man.

The young man was her cousin, named Chu Bin, her mother's cousin's son.

Chu Bin had a good gift, even better than hers; the family wanted to match them up to strengthen family ties.

But Cui Meng Ruo held zero interest in Chu Bin.

Other girls, from birth, practiced arts and etiquette to be wise and virtuous.

Meanwhile, upon discovering her martial talent, Cui Meng Ruo devoted her life almost entirely to martial arts practice.

Thankfully, she enjoyed it, wholeheartedly immersed in Martial Dao.

Her martial talent was exceptional, breaking through to the Qi Blood Realm at a young age.

Martial Dao was her everything; she had no desire to waste time on romantic affairs.

"Everyone, stay alert tonight. Ahead lies the Giant Python Village territory, a stronghold with two Bone Marrow Refining Realm Martial Artists, formidable indeed."

A burly man stood atop the cattle and horses, shouting loudly.

"Yes!"

People from Guangxuan Escort Agency responded in unison.

"Fifth Uncle, is the Giant Python Village truly so formidable?" Cui Meng Ruo worriedly asked, taking a bite of roasted meat.

Having two Bone Marrow Refining Realm Martial Artists indeed made them formidable.

Though they traveled with three Bone Marrow Refining Realm Martial Artists and several Qi Blood Realm Martial Artists, possessing considerable power.

However, Guangxuan Escort Agency carried important goods and was responsible for safeguarding over seventy accompanying individuals, facing them would certainly bring significant loss.

"Rest assured, we've dealt with this before; your granduncle knows the second-in-command of Giant Python Village. Paying a small price will do," said the burly man with a smile.

His face feigned indifference, yet he felt deeply uneasy inside.

Precisely due to Cui Xiaofeng's prior dealings with Giant Python Village, the burly man harbored strong reservations after hearing his account.

"Worry not, Meng Ru, it's just a minor Giant Python Village, hardly a threat."

"Yuan Liang, why are they named Giant Python Village? Is it because they raise giant pythons?" Chu Bin asked inquisitively.

"Correct."

"Giant Python Village possesses unique Snake Raising Secret Skills, training multiple formidable giant python beasts, some even reaching the Qi Blood Four Transformations."

"Proceed a few miles, and you'll encounter pythons throughout the forest; most are trained by Giant Python Village."

Cui Yuanliang explained.

Nearby, Liang Yuhan and others also heard Cui Yuanliang's voice, immediately heightening their vigilance.

"Mother, will Mr. Zhao be okay?"

Liang Yunhui stopped, worriedly gazing at Liang Yuhan.

"He'll be fine; he's strong, and his trained fierce beast rivals my strength."

"Continue your practice, don't worry about Zhao Hao."

Liang Yuhan spoke.

Her voice was pleasing, blending cool clarity with a touch of ethereal purity.

Once finished, Liang Yuhan reverted to silence.

Journeying with Lin Zheyu so long, he'd hardly heard many words from Liang Yuhan, a woman of extreme reticence.

...

...

Whoosh

Whoosh, whoosh

Lin Zheyu and Xiaohei entered the forest, swiftly weaving through the terrain.

Even clad in 500 kilograms of heavy armor, Lin Zheyu appeared exceedingly graceful, his form akin to a spectral shadow.

Swish—

The silvery gleam of a blade suddenly emerged; with a clang, the Golden Scale Blade returned to its sheath, and a giant python about five meters long fell in five segments from the sky.

"Why are there more snakes here? Is the front a snake den?"

Lin Zheyu paused, lightly frowning.

Moving forward, giant pythons appeared increasingly frequent; the one just slain was the fourth he'd killed.

"Change direction, this place isn't suitable for cultivation."

Lin Zheyu thought.

Breaking limits would leave him weak, and should a powerful python suddenly emerge, it would be trouble.

"Xiaohei, return."

Lin Zheyu called to Xiaohei from afar.

Once Xiaohei returned, he changed direction and continued onward.

After about four miles, Lin Zheyu finally halted.

Upon changing direction, fewer giant pythons appeared, nearly none visible.

Lin Zheyu meticulously surveyed the surroundings, confirming safety before commencing practice.

"Alright, go hunt. When done, return here." Lin Zheyu instructed Xiaohei.

After surpassing limits, his body weakened; although wearing 500 kilograms of armor, returning alone required lengthy rest.

With Xiaohei assisting, he'd return swiftly.

Drip—

Drip, drip—

Recent rain caused occasional drops to fall in the forest.

Lin Zheyu trod softly on the loose soil, burdened with 500 kilograms; every step imprinted deep footprints.

Yet this did not hinder him at all.

Whoo~~

An intense fist aura rose from Lin Zheyu, swinging his fists with imposing power.

Wild Bull Charge~

Wild Bull Horn~

...

One by one, Wild Bull Fist moves unleashed; instantly, fierce winds whirled through the forest.

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