Chapter 3, a flower blooms from the sole of the foot

He has begun to understand the name of the Star Soul, which means a ghostly shadow that appears in the night

They returned to the valley without any surprises or dangers. The surroundings were completely silent, not a single guard could be seen, and they did not know where the 99 had been sent.

Are you full

Step back on the iron chain

Not a talkative master, Xinghun rolled his eyes. Just as he was pleased with his keen eyesight, the man in the green robe had already led him into a stone chamber. He was somewhat dumbfounded, throwing off the green-robed man's hand and turning around the room a few times, unable to believe that this was the end of the road: "Is it really here? Stay for three years?"

The people in the valley act decisively and ruthlessly, leaving no opportunity for them. The elegantly dressed Li Yanniann is merely a steward; what is the true identity of the person in charge of this valley?

The Star Soul paused beside Building 10, took a glance, and did not wish to enter this blood-soaked place again. He sighed and walked straight towards Li Yanniann's small building

Three years is just three years. He does not want to be a killer, nor does he want to be a mouse that can only hide in the darkness. Since he is here, he might as well make himself comfortable. After all, isn't there still a shadow brother behind him?

Your master

He held the hand of the Star Soul and walked slowly through the tunnel: "I will teach you lightness skills and hidden weapons; from now on, you will learn these two things from me."

The stone chamber was illuminated by only a single lamp, vast and empty. Yang Guo was accompanied by the Little Dragon Girl, and occasionally they would venture out to check the grave. Beside him stood a rather unremarkable figure in green, and Xing Hun felt it was quite a loss.

A single action determines life and death; it seems my previous judgment that Li Yanniang would not kill me was mistaken. Xinghun was drenched in cold sweat, secretly reminding himself not to underestimate anyone here, as leaving the building does not necessarily mean everything is fine. He fully acted like a curious child: "What if I stepped on that chain and crossed over?"

The Star Soul glanced at the bottomless canyon, then looked at the two iron chains in front of him, and nodded: "Thank you, Uncle Guardian. I will definitely treat you to a drink if I have the chance in the future"

Unless you want to die. Can you manage it

He lifted his head; the sunset had arrived, and the valley was bright and beautiful. The blood and sins had been buried in the earth by the white snow and sunlight. He thought leisurely that Li Yanni had collected so many children, and to do so without leaving a trace must indicate some scheme. The sky outside would change in a few years.

The cold wind blowing from below the cliff is chilling, the setting sun casts its fading light, and the mountaintop is quietly silent. Only when the mountain wind blows do the leaves rustle with a soft "whoosh," creating an indescribable tranquility and peace. What was my six-year-old self doing in a past life? Carrying a small backpack to the classroom to study, mischievously causing trouble and getting scolded by my father, yet feeling quite happy. If it weren't for the sudden change in family circumstances that led to an unexpected life as an assassin, my life would have likely been as ordinary, simple, and warm as that of many other common people.

Xinghun felt that the words of the person in the green robe were full of mystery, and suddenly his hair stood on end. Would he not be able to sleep at all starting tomorrow? He stood up and yawned: "Good night, Master, I am going to sleep now."

There lies his secret, a secret discovered inadvertently

Lying in bed, he touched his feet and could not fall asleep

Where is the place for urination and defecation

The Star Soul smiled with a curve of its lips, for at worst, one could just queue up on the road to the Yellow Springs waiting to be reincarnated. People fear death because they are unaware of what comes after; once they know, it is just that, so what is there to be afraid of?

Li Yanniann said that those who come out of the building are all masters. No matter how fierce the guards are, they are still servants to this group of killer seeds. The treatment in this place is quite good.

The feeling of being embraced by the person in the green attire while ascending the mountain was incredibly delightful. Xinghun recalled the glider he rode in his previous life, which was smooth, fast, and comfortable. It was still the same path up the mountain, and before he could experience the thrill of walking on a steel wire at high altitude, the person in green had already carried him into the woods

You will know tomorrow. You can sleep today

In fact, Xinghun deeply hopes that the mysterious shadow will appear again, as the shadow brings him a sense of security, allowing him to know that someone has always been by his side

What does this secret code mean? Xinghun is very curious about the identity of this new body. Gradually adapting to the small arms and legs, Xinghun sighed, realizing that it was impossible to grow taller in this way, but there was nothing wrong with it. Children are always the best at deceiving. For instance, after he regained consciousness, he pretended to be a fool for nearly a year, and no one noticed.

Xinghun took out the jade tablet and handed it over, smiling brightly: "Master, my name is Xinghun!"

He truly admires the person who made the mark, who imprinted a flower on the sole of his foot, a small flower of blood-red hue. This reminds him of the vividly blood-colored flower he picked while passing through the Yellow Springs. Is reincarnation merely a birthmark?

The layout of the two-bedroom, one-living room with a single bathroom took him only ten minutes to complete. The Star Soul became still, sitting beside the person in the blue robe, resembling a child accustomed to seeking stories from the blue-robed figure: "Master, it's just the two of us, let's talk for a while."

A mournful sound floated in the air, causing Xinghun to tremble his chopsticks in fright. Turning around, he saw a figure in blue clothing. He felt a bit annoyed and thought, even a ghost wouldn't be this terrifying. "Who... are you?"

There was no movement, and Xinghun coldly glanced at the iron chains. He did not believe that such a high and perilous place would allow a six-year-old child, who could not perform lightness skills, to pass by on their own

I want to learn something else? "Star Soul" asked curiously

Three days? The Star Soul lamented once again. This means he would need three days to familiarize himself with this stone chamber, and then he would begin to act blind. In his previous life, he was a killer who fought and ended up in prison. In this life, he would fight and end up in prison as a killer. He somewhat regretted casually picking flowers in the Yellow Springs.

That will depend on your fortune three years from now

The pale face of the figure in blue remained utterly still, quietly gazing at him

I am a person from the upper court, here to fetch you. Hand me the jade token.

Xinghun tilted his head and thought for a moment before smiling and saying: "Master? Steward Li said he would send me to the upper courtyard"

He recalled the shadow that had led him into the valley. It had left him among a group of children, yet it would occasionally nag in his ear. Why did Brother Shadow bring a fool into the valley? Even more perplexing was the fact that the people in the valley tolerated a fool for eight or nine months before making the decision to send him to the Peony Courtyard.

The wind stung his face, and after the sun set, the temperature dropped sharply. He turned away from the cliff and hurried down the mountain along the path he had come. He estimated that it would be dark by the time he reached the bottom. He needed to take the opportunity to get inside the building to rest; otherwise, he would freeze to death outside

The person in the blue attire effortlessly caught him, paused for a moment, said nothing further, and carried the Star Soul out.

After walking along the mountain path for an hour, he reached the summit. Surrounded by dense, ancient trees, he gazed into the distance, where a mountain peak emerged faintly through the mist and clouds. The mountain breeze swept by, causing his garments to flutter. Xinghun looked up at the sky, which was as clear as washed blue. He couldn't help but take a deep breath: ahead must be a resort.

The figure in blue pushed open the mechanism and entered a tunnel: "There is nothing here. You cannot see..."

Aren't we supposed to walk over the iron chains

"You wouldn't also catch some sparrows for me to practice my lightness skill, would you?" Xing Hun's mind was filled with thoughts of how Xiao Long Nu taught Yang Guo to practice. He glanced around and noticed that the place for sleeping was a wooden bed, not a cold jade bed.

Xinghun had no choice but to get off the table and walk in front of Qingyi, suddenly jumping up to embrace him: "Let's go, Master"

The fragrance of the orange peel still lingered, and the warmth of the brazier melted the ice shards on the clothes. Xinghun felt a bit pleased with his judgment. After walking back and forth for two hours, he was both tired and hungry. He shook his clothes, breathed on his hands, and walked to the table, eating heartily as if no one else were around

He looked around and observed the iron chain, then suddenly shouted loudly: "Is anyone there! If no one is here, I will leave!"

The Star Soul silently analyzed the situation; he had no desire to escape at all. Being a killer and acquiring skills are two different matters. In the era of cold weapons, strength was paramount, and he was not foolish enough to seek a remote corner to farm as a peasant

Can Brother Shadow enter this underground tomb? Will he be discovered by the master in green who is skilled in lightness skills and hidden weapons? Xinghun suddenly felt that the days ahead might not be as dull as he had imagined

"Young master, I can only take you this far," the guard sighed with relief, a smile appearing on his face

The Star Soul followed the guard, realizing that they were not heading back to Building 10, but rather to the upper courtyard mentioned by Li Yanniann. He regretted, thinking it was a pity that he could no longer see the lovely 99.

There is an ear room over there

"This lamp will only burn for three days; after that, there will be no more light." The person in the blue attire said, then sat down on a mat.

At this moment, he stood as the sun had already rolled down the mountain peak. Xinghun gazed at the iron chain in a daze, contemplating whether to risk stepping onto the chain; even if it was a test, he was reluctant to take the chance. It was no longer a matter of whether he wanted to learn martial arts, but rather that the people in the valley had actively invited him to learn.

This time, without Li Er lifting the curtain, he entered uninvited

"I dare not! Please take care, young master!" The guard did not dare to say more, cupped his fists in salute to Li Lin, and turned to leave

Is there nothing over there? Star Soul found it hard to believe that this was a trick to deceive people