Chapter 4 5 6

Chapter 4: Going Down the Mountain to Find Roots 

The night in Longwen Gorge is full of stars and gentle breeze. 

As Xia Feng broke through the sixth level of the Inner Strength Stage, he rose from the ground and unleashed a set of Wind-following Fist techniques like mercury pouring down the ground. 

Quiet as a virgin, swift as a rabbit, the iron fist is accompanied by a bass that sounds like the air is being torn apart, steady and powerful. 

The air around him swelled in the wind of the fist, sometimes condensing, sometimes dispersing, as if responding to the artistic conception of each punch. 

After a set of punches, Xia Feng felt relaxed and refreshed, and his internal energy flowed through his meridians, moving as he wished, and releasing and retracting it freely. 

"That's right, Feng'er, you have already broken through to the sixth level of internal strength, which is cause for celebration." Xia Qingyun stroked his short beard with a pleased look on his face. 

"Alas, it's a pity that all good things must come to an end. It's finally time for us, the master and the disciple, to say goodbye." 

With a low sigh, Xia Qingyun said something that shocked Xia Feng. 

"Master, you...you..." 

Xia Feng panicked, his face turned pale, and he began to stutter. 

"Feng'er, you have grown up, it's time to go out and explore the world." 

Xia Qingyun gently waved his hand to calm Xia Feng down, and then said, "We, the master and disciple, have spent 18 years in this deserted Longwen Gorge. Now that you have learned your skills, you should not be confined here any longer. The master has never mentioned the outside world to you because he is afraid that you will have distracting thoughts and cannot concentrate on your cultivation." 

"Master, is the world outside bigger?" Xia Feng asked foolishly. 

"Haha, Feng'er, the world outside is much bigger than this. Of course, it's also more complicated. You grew up with your master, and he knows that you are kind-hearted and gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. The world outside is prosperous, but it is also full of dangers and struggles. Compared to the peaceful years in the mountains, you will see more flaws in human nature and corruption in the prosperity. However, as long as you stick to your original intention and don't be eroded by darkness and evil, you can still see the truth, goodness and beauty in this world." 

Xia Qingyun stared at Xia Feng and answered in a deep voice. 

"But, Master, Feng'er wants to stay with you forever. Although Longwen Gorge is not big, it has all kinds of exotic flowers and plants, birds and beasts. Why should we go to the outside world where people are treacherous and add unnecessary troubles to ourselves?" 

After all, he and his master had always lived together in Longwen Gorge, and Xia Feng could not accept leaving his master and venturing out on his own. 

"Wind, a man's ambition is to go everywhere." 

Xia Qingyun paused and continued, "In fact, Master had no choice but to bring you to this canyon. Now that you have grown up, there are some things you should know." 

As he spoke, Xia Qingyun took out a jade pendant from the lining of his clothes and handed it to Xia Feng. 

Xia Feng took it without knowing why. After he got the jade pendant in his hand, he felt warm and quiet. The whole thing was milky white, but under the moonlight, it reflected a faint green light. 

It feels smooth and soft to the touch, and there is a dragon and a phoenix carved on it, with delicate and exquisite carving. 

There are some tiny lines around the dragon and phoenix. They are not surprising at first glance, but these lines seem to have some kind of magic. The closer you look, the more you want to dig deeper into them. After digging deeper, the lines seem to form a wonderful picture. As the moonlight slowly flows on the lines, the whole picture comes alive. The place where the light finally converges seems to be a place, but it is foggy and seems to be hidden and visible. 

Xia Feng tried his best to see that place clearly, his expression began to become dazed and even a little ferocious, and cold sweat continued to seep from his forehead. 

"Wind, you can't stare at it for too long!" 

Suddenly, Xia Qingyun's powerful reminder pulled Xia Feng back from his trance. 

"Ah, there seems to be something strange about this jade pendant." 

Xia Feng, who had just woken up, couldn't help but say. 

"Yes, that's right. Feng'er, Master almost got into trouble when you were young. But after Master broke through the eighth level of the inner strength stage, he never had the same problem again. This jade pendant is very uniquely designed. From my current understanding, only those who have reached the eighth level of the inner strength stage can go deep into the mirror image in the carving and take a closer look. If you just look at it simply, it won't cause any discomfort." 

"But the real purpose of Master giving you this jade pendant is not this. Of course, when you have a higher level of cultivation, you can study it carefully. Although Master cannot fully understand the meaning of this carving, I believe that there must be a secret hidden in it, and solving this secret should become an opportunity in your life, and perhaps it can also solve the mystery of your life experience." 

Xia Qingyun looked at Xia Feng and said solemnly. 

"这…" 

Xia Feng was surprised, "Master, could this jade be related to me?" 

"Exactly!" 

Xia Qingyun took over the conversation, "Feng'er, in fact, we are destined to be master and apprentice. Back then, I left my hometown because of family affairs and came to Longshan Town not far from here. And you were also an abandoned baby I picked up by chance in that town. I remember that I was down and out, and I just wanted to find a deserted place to live my life. It was your cry that woke me up from despair. Since then, I brought you into this Longwen Gorge, and it has been 18 years. When I picked you up, besides the swaddling clothes, the remaining thing was the jade pendant that was close to your chest at that time. I think this should be left to you by your parents." 

"I, I also have parents? But why did they abandon me?" 

Xia Feng gently stroked the jade pendant, his expression bleak. Obviously, the fact that he was an abandoned baby made this 18-year-old boy worried and sad. 

"Feng'er, I don't know what happened back then, but before I know it clearly, I can't conclude that you were cruelly abandoned by your parents. Maybe they also have their own difficulties. And this is one of the reasons why I, the master, asked you to leave the mountain. If you stay here, you will never know your life experience, and maybe your parents are struggling to find your whereabouts." Xia Qingyun comforted softly. 

Xia Feng was silent. It was undeniable that his parents' seemingly ruthless abandonment made him feel resentful, but if what his master said was true, then was it too early to feel hatred now? 

Xia Qingyun quietly looked at Longwen Gorge in the night, without interrupting Xia Feng's thoughts. After all, this kind of family affairs cannot be influenced by outsiders, and how to deal with it requires Xia Feng's own judgment and choice. 

After a long time, Xia Feng sighed and said, "Master, you are right. I must first understand this matter clearly before I can draw any conclusions. I will listen to you and go out to explore the world and check my own life experience. But where should I start?" 

"Master has also considered this matter. Although it seems like looking for a needle in a haystack, there are ways to solve it. I think this jade should be the best jade, not an ordinary thing. In this case, you can consider asking some well-known jade shops for information. In short, hard work pays off. If there is a destiny, maybe we can start from this to find more clues." Xia Qingyun stroked his beard and said. 

This is indeed a good idea. Xia Feng suddenly felt as if the clouds had cleared and the sun was shining. He clenched his fists and straightened his waist, making the already handsome young man look even more upright and resolute. 

"Okay, Feng'er, since you have made up your mind, before you leave, Master has a few words for you. Alas, I am ashamed to say that Master has not been out of Longwen Gorge for more than ten years. I don't know how things have changed outside. But you must remember: people should not forget their roots, hearts should not forget gratitude, things should not be confused, and emotions should not be confused. Those who know how to be grateful will win the hearts of people, those who win the hearts of people will be respected, and those who are respected must have character. Remember this." 

Xia Qingyun stared at Xia Feng, and felt very pleased to see him listening carefully to his teachings. 

In the following time, Xia Qingyun briefly explained to Xia Feng some social knowledge and cultural customs that he remembered, so that he could have some preliminary understanding of the outside world, so that he would not be completely in the dark when he arrived in the city. 

On the morning of the second day, Xia Qingyun looked at his apprentice who was ready to go, feeling reluctant to let him go. 

However, he also knew that this boy was definitely not an ordinary person. 

As the saying goes, you can't see the rainbow without going through the storm. 

His road ahead must be full of difficulties, but Xia Qingyun firmly believes that Xia Feng can ride the wind and break the waves, set sail, cross the sea, and reach the other side of his ideal. 

"Master, the wind has gone, you must take good care of yourself." 

Xia Feng knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times, stood up, turned around and strode away. 

The upright figure and resolute back, but what Xia Qingyun could not see was that tears were already streaming down that young and handsome face. 

"A golden fish cannot stay in a pond. Once it encounters wind and clouds, it will turn into a dragon!" 

Xia Qingyun muttered to herself with tears in her eyes. 

Chapter 5: The Battle between Werewolves and Humans 

After bidding farewell to his master, Xia Feng ran towards the edge of Longwen Gorge. 

After breaking through the sixth level of the internal energy stage, Xia Feng's internal energy in Dantian was full, and his mind moved freely and smoothly. 

He walked briskly along the way, leaving the mountains and forests on both sides behind him. 

Maybe it was because it was his first long journey, Xia Feng missed his master, but also felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart. 

For several days, he crossed valleys, crossed hills, swam across ponds and streams, slept in the open air, and found joy in the midst of hardship. 

Xia Feng did not stop practicing the Follow the Wind Heart Method. Every night after the night fell, he would sit cross-legged on the grass with the stars above his head, his eyes closed, his mind focused and his breath calmed, silently reciting the formula of the Heart Method, allowing the internal energy in his body to flow freely through his meridians, constantly absorbing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, removing impurities and leaving essence, and slowly settling it in his Dantian. 

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight fell, the young man stood up from the ground, his feet followed the wind, his hands danced with the wind, he was vigorous and powerful but also graceful. 

After performing a set of boxing techniques as smoothly as flowing water, Xia Feng felt that his internal energy was more abundant and his fatigue was swept away. 

Since he started to carry the jade pendant close to his body, the absorption of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into his body seemed to become more rapid. 

Whenever the inner energy in the meridians flows, the jade pendant will also flash a faint green light, and the color of the jade pendant will deepen, and the carvings will become clearer. 

Although the continuous practice did not reach the level of another breakthrough, the changes in Xia Feng's physique were obvious. 

The muscles around the body are tighter and smoother, and the body's explosive power is more rapid. 

Most importantly, Xia Feng discovered that his eyesight seemed to have become even stronger. He could now see very clearly the distances that he could not see clearly before, and the distances that were previously out of reach had at least doubled. 

The same is true for listening, which becomes broader and deeper. 

His sense of smell became extremely strong, and he could detect and distinguish even the slightest scent in the air. 

But joy and sorrow always go hand in hand. 

Just yesterday, while bathing in a deep pool, Xia Feng discovered that the thick penis in his lower body seemed to have become more delicate in color, and the pink color had increased a lot. 

Although it looked extremely clean and beautiful, Xia Feng always felt a little upset when compared with the purple-black color of the master's lower body and the dense hair under his abdomen. 

It was dusk on this day, and the red sun was gradually setting in the west. Xia Feng was running while trying to determine his position in the canyon. 

When the sun was about to set, Xia Feng had already traveled dozens of miles, and a lush forest appeared in front of him. 

Xia Feng was surprised and delighted. Isn't this the edge of the canyon that the master mentioned? 

In other words, as long as he passed through that forest, he would be completely out of the Dragon Pattern Canyon. 

Just as he was thinking about it, a scream suddenly came from the forest ahead. At the same time, there were also waves of howling of wild wolves. 

Xia Feng stopped and listened carefully. There were people in front of him, and there were quite a few of them. Moreover, those people should be confronting the wild wolf pack. 

Xia Feng, who was young at heart, couldn't hold back his curiosity and went to take a look. 

Xia Feng used the Wind-following Step Technique to move forward quickly. Although the screams and wolf howls coming from the front were several miles away from him, Xia Feng walked very fast and soon arrived at the source of the sound. 

Xia Feng did not act rashly, but hid behind a tall tree, looking at the field from a distance of a hundred feet. After taking a look, Xia Feng could not help but secretly marvel at it. 

A huge wolf with silver-grey hair and a ferocious face was roaring and confronting a dozen people. 

This was obviously a leader wolf, with dozens of wild wolves following closely behind it, forming an attack formation. 

Judging from the posture, as long as the leader gives the order, the entire wolf pack will rush forward and tear the prey into pieces. 

Xia Feng had sharp eyesight and could see the situation on the other side of the wolf pack at a glance. 

Among the dozen or so people who were confronting the wolf pack, most of them had a certain level of martial arts cultivation, but their level was not high, only at the middle stage of Qi Condensation. 

Among them there was an old man with a long beard and two middle-aged men. The three of them had reached the middle stage of Tongmai. 

Under the control of the three men, a dozen men in suits were forming a combined sword attack formation. The formation seemed neat and uniform, and its power should not be underestimated. 

If an ordinary master in the late Tongmai stage or even the early Neijin stage fell into this encirclement, he would be exhausted and die on the spot in a short time. 

However, the wolf leader seemed fearless. After a long confrontation, he saw the right moment, leaped forward with his strong body, bent his sharp front claws, and pierced the chest of the man who couldn't dodge in time with lightning speed. 

The next moment, the wolf opened its mouth and stabbed its sharp fangs into the man's neck. 

The poor man died on the spot before he could even scream, and the long sword in his hand fell to the ground with a clang. 

This bloody and terrifying scene frightened everyone in the field. The originally neat and uniform attack formation immediately became loose. 

The leader wolf noticed the change on the field, and threw the bloody corpse under his mouth, and let out a deafening wolf howl, sounding the horn for the pack of wolves to attack. 

There was a whoosh sound, and the wild wolves behind the leader wolf roared and rushed into the somewhat scattered team. 

The two frightened men turned around and tried to flee, but were caught by the wild wolf from behind and had their throats bitten through, killing them on the spot. This scene made the people in the field even more panicked. 

"You bastard, I'm going to fight you!" 

At this moment, a cry of derision came from behind the big men. 

"Swish, swish, swish..." A short sword flashing with silver light rushed straight towards the wolf leader. The sword light flickered and exuded a chill, forcing the wolf to retreat step by step. 

Xia Feng looked in the direction of the voice, and his eyes lit up. He saw a beautiful woman wearing a lavender outfit, with long hair tied up, and holding a short sword, standing out from the crowd. 

Her eyes were as beautiful as water, her skin was as white as snow, her lips were red and her teeth were white, her face was like a peach blossom. As her lotus steps moved lightly, the short sword in her hand shook out dozens of sword flowers. 

"Organize your team and keep your formation." 

The woman in tight clothes gave instructions to the three leading people. 

"Yes, Miss!" 

Xia Feng had never seen a woman before, but the woman in tight clothes gave him a sense of beauty, just like some unknown delicate flowers he saw in the canyon. The more he looked at them, the more relaxed he felt. 

Maybe this is beauty. 

Well, this woman is not only extremely beautiful, but also has a cool, capable and heroic air. 

Xia Feng was amazed at the beauty of the woman in tight clothes in front of him. He also admired her for not being afraid of the wolf's terrifying power and fighting it off with her own strength and the short sword in her hand. 

Having lived in Longwen Gorge for more than ten years, he knew the strengths and weaknesses of the wolf pack. 

The dozen or so people in front of them were skilled in martial arts and had weapons in their hands. They seemed to be good, but they were frightened by the might of the wolf leader. As some people were killed or injured by the wolf pack, their morale was very low. 

Moreover, as the wolf pack suffered casualties, the leader wolf was completely aroused to ferocity. 

Even if the woman in tight clothes is very brave, it is hard for her to handle the situation alone. 

Just as he was thinking this, as expected, a sudden change occurred in the field. 

"嗷呜…" 

A low wolf howl sounded in everyone's ears, and a taller wild wolf with gray fur all over its body suddenly jumped out from the pack. 

"Miss, be careful!" 

"Miss Gu!" 

The second ferocious wolf that suddenly appeared on the scene was like a surprise force. It quickly and without hesitation let go of the person it was attacking and rushed straight to the woman in the green skirt. 

The beautiful face of the woman called Miss Gu suddenly changed. 

The second giant wolf appeared without any sign, but the timing was perfect, just when she had just used all her strength to force the first wolf back. 

At this moment, her old strength was exhausted, and her new strength had not yet been generated! The second wolf roared and swung out a front paw, and its long curved claws had already reached Miss Gu's eyes. 

She could even clearly smell the strong stench emanating from the wild wolf. 

The guards shouted anxiously from behind, but it was too late for them to rescue him. 

Damn! It's too late to dodge! This thought flashed through Miss Gu's mind. There was no fear in her beautiful eyes, but there was a hint of despair. 

Chapter 6: Draw Your Sword to Help 

At the critical moment, a sound of breaking wind was heard. 

"啪!" 

Then there was a dull sound, and a large piece of muddy object hit the face of the ferocious and violent wolf in front of Miss Gu. 

"Woo..." With a mournful cry, the wolf that was still baring its teeth and claws a second ago fell to the ground with a "thump", blood gushing out of its mouth and nose. It struggled for a long time before getting up, and its attack stopped abruptly. 

Miss Gu also seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, lightly tapped her jade feet, and quickly retreated, instantly creating a relatively safe distance between her and the second wild wolf. 

She turned her head and looked in the direction where the mud had just been thrown, and saw a tall and straight young man dressed in plain clothes. 

Without him making any move, the large piece of mud in the boy's other hand rushed towards the wolf leader like lightning. 

"Bang!" Another loud explosion! 

With another miserable and angry cry, the wolf leader was also hit in the face. 

Miss Gu was stunned. At this moment, she heard the boy in plain clothes shout at her. 

"They won't give up easily. Now that the leader wolf is injured, you should kill it quickly, and the wolves will flee." 

Everyone present heard the boy's shout, but everyone looked at each other, hesitating and no one took any action. 

The horrific scene just now is still vivid in my mind, who dares to act rashly? 

Some people even muttered in their hearts, "It's just a piece of mud. How serious can it be?" 

The two leading giant wolves seemed to understand Xia Feng's words, and roared in pain, still waving their claws wildly in front of them. 

That momentum made everyone think that the wolf leader was not injured at all, and for a moment no one dared to step forward. 

On the contrary, Miss Gu, after hearing Xia Feng's reminder, quickly reacted and shouted decisively: "Form a formation and kill these two wild wolves!" 

After saying that, she shook the dagger in her hand and attacked the second giant wolf head-on. 

Miss Gu led the way and finally inspired the rest of the group. They had no choice but to bite the bullet and attack the roaring wolf leader. 

Miss Gu's cultivation had reached the late stage of the Qi Condensation Realm, and her sword skills were quite exquisite. For a while, she forced the second giant wolf to retreat again and again. 

Xia Feng knew that the wolf still looked ferocious, but in fact it was at the end of its strength. With the force he had just used, the flesh and bones under the wolf's skin would have been shattered long ago, so it would not have any attack power left. 

The short sword in Miss Gu's jade hand suddenly turned into a silver chain, and her sword moves suddenly changed, and her figure quickly passed by the side of the giant wolf. 

The wolf was struggling hard the moment before, and the next moment, it was torn apart with a thud. 

On the other side, a dozen strong men surrounded the wolf leader, but the huge shadow in their hearts still existed, and they did not kill the wolf leader for a while. 

The wolves also started running to rescue, but they were repeatedly shot by Xia Feng's hidden mud weapons, screaming in pain, and finally could only hide aside and watch from afar. 

After a fight, two more people were injured in the arms by the claws of the dying wolf leader, screaming and bleeding. 

Miss Gu had just chopped off the head of the second giant wolf. She turned around and saw the miserable state of the group of people. She couldn't help but frown and scolded: "You are a bunch of cowards, get out of my way!" 

The guards had just made way for them when Miss Gu slashed at the wolf leader with a flash of sword. 

There was a "swish" sound, and the wolf's roar suddenly stopped. Then, a huge wolf head was seen rolling on the ground. 

The tense nerves of the group of big men finally relaxed, and they all sat down on the ground without caring about their image, gasping for breath. 

At this time, Miss Gu thought of the boy in plain clothes who had just thrown the mud ball. 

She called a female guard next to her and said, "Ziqing, thanks to the help of that young man, I was able to escape danger and kill the two giant wolves. Go and invite him over. I want to thank him in person." 

"Yes, miss!" 

Ziqing walked out of the crowd quickly, came to Xia Feng, and said very politely: "My dear little brother, our eldest lady is very grateful for your help just now. I would like to invite you to come over so that I can thank you in person!" 

Xia Feng waved his hands cheerfully and said, "It's just a small favor. I didn't help much. The wolf was killed by your young lady herself. You're welcome." 

This was the first time Xia Feng had seen anyone other than his master in all these years. 

Although he really wanted to talk to the beautiful woman in the green dress, Xia Feng didn't really want to interact with this large group of people, so he thought about it and prepared to leave. 

At this moment, a pleasant and gentle voice came into Xia Feng's ears. 

"Thank you for your righteous act, little brother. Please accept Wanqing's sincere gratitude!" 

The eldest lady named Wanqing actually came over in person and thanked Xia Feng in person with a smile. 

As she walked slowly and gracefully towards him, Xia Feng could feel her gorgeous appearance more directly. 

Her long black hair was casually tied up, her figure was slender and graceful, she was wearing a lavender outfit and deerskin boots, her curves were exquisite and well-proportioned. 

With her graceful steps, her waist swayed slightly, her breasts trembled, her beautiful buttocks rose and fell, capable and valiant yet charming. 

Her snow-white and delicate face still had a slight blush from the fierce battle just now, which made her mature and dignified temperament reveal a hint of charm. 

She had a beautiful face, with curved eyebrows, phoenix eyes and a beautiful nose. As her beautiful eyes looked around, Xia Feng actually felt her heart beating faster. 

Xia Feng quickly suppressed his sudden throbbing and responded, "Sister Gu, you don't have to thank me specially. I just threw a few pieces of mud and they happened to hit the wolves. It was Sister Gu's bravery and superb swordsmanship that finally killed them." 

Gu Wanqing was slightly surprised. 

If someone else said this, it would sound like a lame flattery. But when this boy in plain clothes said it, it was full of sincerity. 

The boy's eyes were very clear, clean without a trace of impurities. 

His eyes showed appreciation for beautiful things and a hint of admiration for her, leaving no doubt about the sincerity in his tone. 

When Gu Wanqing got closer, she realized that the boy in front of her was dressed in simple clothes, but his clothes were spotless and extremely clean. 

On a face that still has a childish look, eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like strong stars, and a straight nose, he is handsome yet heroic, and handsome yet masculine. 

The boy's figure is extremely tall and handsome, like a bamboo, giving people a strong sense of security. 

The most attractive thing was the pair of black pupils under his sword-like eyebrows, which were as bright and dazzling as obsidian, shining with a clear and pure aura without any impurities. This was something Gu Wanqing had never seen in anyone else. 

Gu Wanqing could hear that the young man in front of her called her "Sister Gu" very sincerely, and a ripple appeared in her heart.