Chapter 18. Helping

After waiting for some time outside the dark cave, Xua Yan finally saw the group of young people emerging from within, one of them was holding a Lotus-like flower in his hands. They were all jubilant and elated at their success in acquiring the flower, and took some time to celebrate their achievement. The excitement was palpable in the air as they chatted and laughed together, basking in the moment of their triumph.

However, their joy was short-lived, as a beast's roar could be heard from a distance, signaling that danger was approaching. The group's expressions quickly changed from jubilant to worried as they heard the deafening roar of the spirit beast that was heading straight towards them. The young men and women quickly regained their composure, knowing that they had to act fast to protect themselves and the valuable flower they had obtained.

Xua Yan, who was still following them from a distance, watched in fascination as the group quickly rallied and began to prepare for the impending attack. They formed a tight circle, with two of them standing guard at the front and the rest guarding the rear. The group was well-coordinated, each member playing their part in the defense, and Xua Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer bravery and determination displayed by the young people.

The spirit beast finally emerged from the trees, its massive body towering over the group. It was a formidable sight, but the young people stood their ground, ready to defend themselves and the flower they had acquired. Xua Yan watched from a distance as the battle ensued, with the young people and the spirit beast exchanging powerful blows and exchanging strikes that sent shockwaves throughout the surrounding forest.

Despite the overwhelWei Ming odds stacked against them, the young people continued to fight with all their might, determined to protect themselves and that flower they got from the cave. Xua Yan could only watch in admiration as the group fought bravely, displaying a level of courage that was truly inspiring.

As the beast approached the young group, they stood their ground and prepared to fight, their bravery fueled by their desire to protect the lotus flower they had just acquired. However, when one of the young men was injured in the fight, the balance was broken. During the fight with the beast a young man from the group was struck by the beast's powerful attack. Despite the group's efforts to defend themselves, the beast's strength proved too much for them. The young man was caught off guard and was unable to dodge the attack, resulting in a significant injury. The injury was severe enough to break the balance of the whole fight and put the rest of the group in a precarious position. The young man's wound likely caused significant pain and made it difficult for him to continue fighting, which in turn put even more pressure on the rest of the group and the group was quickly losing the battle. The injured member of the group was now a hindrance, making it difficult for the others to continue the fight effectively. The reality of the situation began to set in and the group realized that they were no match for the powerful beast.

Desperate to save their injured comrade and themselves, they attempted to retreat and escape while carrying their injured comrade. Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain as the beast was hot on their heels, making it nearly impossible for them to get away safely. The situation was dire, and the group was faced with the possibility of losing their lives, the lotus flower, and their injured comrade all at once. unsuccessful as the beast was too strong for them to overcome.However, their efforts were futile as their group were unable to escape and their fate became uncertain as the beast closed in on them.

The fear of the unknown was palpable as the group tried to find a way out of this dangerous situation. They were confronted with a tough decision, either to leave their injured comrade behind and save themselves, or stay and fight until the end. The young men were inexperienced and not prepared for such a dangerous encounter, and their bravery was quickly fading in the face of the beast's immense power.

Xua Yan, who had been watching the fight from a distance, was faced with a dilemma. On one hand, he wanted to help the young group, but on the other hand, he was aware of the risk involved in getting involved with a powerful beast in front of the group and exposing his strength. He weighed the options and decided that he would have to act fast if he wanted to save the young group from a certain death.

As the beast approached the young group, Xua Yan made a bold move. He stepped forward, brandishing his fist, and prepared himself for the fight. The beast was taken aback by Xua Yan's sudden appearance, but it did not take long for the beast to recover and attack Xua Yan.

Despite the odds being against him, Xua Yan stood his ground and fought with all his might. He used his training and knowledge from his past life to his advantage and gradually, he began to gain the upper hand in the fight. The young group watched in amazement as Xua Yan fought the beast with ease, finally defeating it and saving them from certain death.

Xua Yan, after defeating the spirit beast, immediately assessed the situation of the injured young man and realized that he was in critical condition. With his newfound knowledge from the medical book in the library inside of the entropy, Xua Yan knew that he had to act quickly to save the young man's life.

He quickly scoured the surrounding area for the medicinal herbs that he had learned about in the book. With his keen sense of observation, he was able to quickly find the right herbs that he needed. He collected them and brought them back to the young man, carefully preparing a poultice to treat his wounds.

Xua Yan worked tirelessly to tend to the young man's wounds, applying the poultice and making sure that the injured areas were properly bandaged. He stayed by the young man's side, monitoring his breathing and pulse, and making any necessary adjustments to his treatment.

Thanks to Xua Yan's quick thinking and medical expertise, the young man's condition improved rapidly. In a matter of minites, he had stabilized and was no longer in danger of death. The young man's friends were overjoyed and grateful to Xua Yan for saving their friend's life. They thanked him for his help and offered to help in any way they could.

After Xua Yan successfully treated the young man who was on the brink of death, the group of young people were filled with gratitude and thankful from the bottom of their hearts. They were in awe of Xua Yan's skills and knowledge in medicine, which he had acquired from the books in the library. Xua Yan's actions saved their friend's life and earned him their respect and admiration.

The young people then introduced themselves to Xua Yan. The first one to introduce himself was Wei Ming, who stood tall and proud with his muscular build. Wei Ming was the epitome of physical strength and power, with his short black hair and piercing blue eyes, he exuded an aura of confidence and assertiveness.

Next was Jian Cheng , who was a little shorter than Wei Ming but still had a strong physique. Jian Cheng 's curly brown hair and warm brown eyes gave him a friendly and approachable appearance, which contrasted with Wei Ming's more commanding presence. Jian Cheng was the joker of the group, always ready with a quip or joke to lighten the mood.

Li Hua, one of the females in the group, was the tallest of all the young people. With her long black hair that flowed down her back and sharp features, Li Hua had a regal and elegant appearance. Her piercing green eyes commanded attention and inspired awe in those around her. Li Hua was the quiet one of the group, preferring to observe and listen before speaking her mind.

Mei Ling on the other hand, was petite in stature and had a round face. Her short, curly hair that was a shade of light brown, framed her face nicely and her warm, golden brown eyes gave her a friendly and nurturing appearance. Mei was the heart of the group, always there to offer comfort and support to her friends when they needed it.

Finally, there was Chao Feng who was a young man with broad shoulders and a muscular build. He has a charismatic personality and a confident swagger that makes him popular among his peers. He is a skilled hunter, and is always on the lookout for his next big catch.

These young people, each with their own unique personality and abilities, formed a close bond as they journeyed together through the spirit world. Despite their differences, they support and protect each other, always standing together in the face of adversity.

After they introduced themselves then proceeded to share their story with Xua Yan. It turns out that they were all martial artists from a mercenary group, who had come to the nearby city for a martial arts competition. This competition was an opportunity for them to showcase their skills and potentially get selected into a sect.

The young people had been traveling to the city when they were attacked by a group of bandits. In the fight against the bandits, one of their junior members got injured, but they were able to defeat those bandits in the fight. After that they bring their junior brother who was injured to the city and show him to doctor. After that they leaved him in the inn they were staying. They came here for a kind of lotus flower that flowers in 20 years. To save one of their junior brother who is on brink of death because this herb that can heal his soul.

They explained to Xua Yan that the martial arts competition was a crucial opportunity for them to advance their careers as martial artists. Joining a sect would provide them with more resources and opportunities to further their skills and become stronger martial artists. The competition was a once in a lifetime chance for them, and they were determined to make the most of it.

After Xua Yan demonstrated his strength and saved one of the young man from the brink of death, the group of young people were shocked and amazed by his abilities. They couldn't help but ask Xua Yan about his background and how he became so powerful. Xua Yan, however, was guarded about his past and didn't reveal the truth to them. Instead, he told them that he was living in the jungle with his master, who was training him in martial arts.

He explained that his master had asked him to join a sect or the military of the Heavenly Retreat Kingdom in order to acquire resources for his martial arts training. According to his master, Xua Yan's job was to acquire these resources himself as part of his training. This would not only help Xua Yan develop his skills but also help him grow as a person by taking responsibility and learning to handle difficult tasks on his own.

The young people listened intently to Xua Yan's story, fascinated by his training experience and his master's teachings. Xua Yan's words had a profound impact on them, making them reflect on their own training and the purpose of their journey. They respected Xua Yan's loyalty and dedication to his master and admired his courage and determination to pursue his martial arts training.

They suspected that he was a martial arts genius and a disciple of a great master. Their suspicions were confirmed by Xua Yan's response when they asked him about his background. Xua Yan revealed that he had been living in the jungle with his master, who was teaching him martial arts.