Chapter 3: The Heavens Envy Talents - Zhang Yide

This dream may seem ordinary, as many people's dreams appear mundane or even unworthy of attention to others, yet they hold immense significance for the individuals themselves. The dream of the Star Picker has always been to reside in the Lichun Courtyard for a month.

During the Three Kingdoms period, when the winds rose and clouds surged, it is well known that a chaotic society often gives rise to exceptional talents. Such individuals, in times of peace, are usually referred to as eccentrics, rogues, bandits, or simpletons, but in times of turmoil, they become remarkable figures. Even in this era where eccentrics emerged one after another, Zhang Fei can be considered a prominent leader among them

In this contest of life and death, not only did Zhang Fei's internal strength advance by leaps and bounds, and his martial arts skills grow increasingly formidable, but there also occurred a miraculous transformation within him. However, this transformation, which posed a threat to the beasts, became less frequent, and thus did not manifest in the early stages. Zhang Fei's rate of evolution far exceeded the adaptation speed of the ferocious beasts in the mountains, and soon, nothing dared to trouble him anymore. At this point, Zhang Fei found himself feeling quite bored and lacking in challenge. ... Therefore ... one day, a hungry tiger caught the scent of a rabbit. After surveying the surroundings and determining that Zhang Fei was not nearby, it let out a roar and pounced towards the source of the scent, only to see Zhang Fei, covered in rabbit fur, blood, and droppings, smiling at it from behind the bushes. Half an hour later, the tiger returned, limping and covered in wounds, conveying the lesson of firsthand experience to its companions.

Of course, no one would pay it any mind, as everyone sang the March of the Three Lights—strip it bare, consume it all, and pull it in—grinning as they tightened the encirclement.

Xiao Hei's family comes from a poor peasant background, having to do everything by themselves. The cave they live in is very small, and they often have black bears and white bears visiting. Survival of the fittest is the unalterable law of evolution; naturally, Xiao Bai has no issues, as there are not many creatures in the mountains that can rival it. However, Zhang Fei is different.

The saying goes, "When you marry a chicken, follow the chicken; when you marry a dog, follow the dog." After so many years with the old man, Xiaobai at least understands this basic principle. Therefore, Xiaobai married and went to the other side of the mountain. However, Xiaobai still remembers the task entrusted to her by the old man—to take good care of Zhang Fei. Thus, Xiaofeifei was also taken along as part of the dowry to the other side of the mountain

This has been held back for decades, the young hero is no longer a young hero. More importantly, the Star Picker has long seen through the mundane world. Having lived for so many years, what has he not seen? No matter how high his martial arts skills are, in the end, he is still a person nearing the grave. Whatever idle gossip others may have, it is all inconsequential.

To be precise, what the old man saw at that moment was a small ape with the face of Zhang Fei

The old man is known by the title "Star Plucking Scholar." He is well-versed in astronomy and geography, possessing martial skills that are rarely matched in the world, truly a polymath. Zhang Fei was taken into the mountains by him, and under his guidance, he was able to learn quickly, demonstrating his innate talent. In just three months, he could recite the Book of Songs fluently and even compose a few amusing verses himself, which were surprisingly decent. As for his martial arts, although it was impossible to achieve mastery overnight, his progress left the old man astonished.

Therefore, Zhang Fei often had to rely on himself to deal with one or two wolves, three or four tigers, and five or six black and white bears. Fortunately, our Zhang Fei was a renowned child prodigy of the Three Kingdoms era. Especially at this age, the connections of neurons in his brain were in the final stages, making him particularly susceptible to external influences. Thus, at the last moment of his neuronal connections, his brain rapidly made a series of adjustments to his behavioral habits and physical development based on the external environment

Then, the old man made a decision that would affect Zhang Fei's fate for a lifetime. That year, Zhang Fei was five years old, and the old man left him a white ape before going out into the world to travel

Some shameless tigresses, she-wolves, and she-bears could not help but turn their heads away

Before leaving, the old man spoke to Zhang Fei in a gentle manner: "Ah Fei, Master is going to meet some aunts and attend to some very important matters, so I will be away for a while. Xiaobai will keep you company, be good, and don't burn Xiaobai's fur..."

Zhang Fei's growth over the past year has been vibrant and multifaceted, a life that has been influenced by the presence of Xiaobai's husband

Thus, the Star Picker intends to promote the dreams of his childhood by traveling to major cities across the country to visit the beautiful Winter Courtyard, Summer Courtyard, and Autumn Courtyard there

However, Zhang Fei was five years old at that time. In a word, this is a child prodigy; otherwise, how could it be called a biological miracle? In short, when Zhang Fei was five years old, the connections of his neurons were finally established, which was a crucial moment that would impact his entire life. Zhang Fei spent this time among two elusive dragons and a multitude of wolves, tigers, bears, and foxes.

Zhang Fei quickly used a small knife to poke small holes in the meat, then inserted a pen into it, creating a meat skewer. He then glanced around with his small eyes and saw everyone's mouths forming an 'O' shape, especially his parents, whose eyes seemed to be bursting with countless golden stars

Zhang Fei let out a sound and took large strides forward, yet he did not notice the person's gloating expression. This is how people are; when they suffer misfortune themselves, they also wish for others to suffer.

Everyone is puzzled, could it be that he will become a bookish person who loves to eat meat in the future...? Or perhaps a pig farmer who loves reading?

Everyone's opinion has changed again; it seems this young man is a book-loving butcher

After the coalition forces missed their targets more than ten times in a row, their ranks further expanded, and they began to adopt encirclement tactics and carpet searches. No matter how capable Zhang Fei was, he could not withstand the united front. On a morning when the sun had just risen and the leaves were still glistening with dew, he was surrounded. (Do not ask where Xiao Bai is; at this time, although it was already bright, the spirit beast known as Xiao Bai was still inside the cave engaging in marital activities with Xiao Hei, indeed displaying remarkable prowess)

The saying goes that those who suffer from the same illness can empathize with each other. In his youth, the old man was also quite unconventional. Although he was far from the level of Zhang Fei, he had already achieved remarkable accomplishments. Upon hearing that Zhang Fei had accomplished such brilliant deeds at such a young age, far surpassing his own achievements in his childhood, he recognized that this was a rare talent and precious gem that must not be destroyed by the foolish masses.

Only the ferocious beasts in the innermost circle of the encirclement witnessed the tragic state of the giant python, and their simple minds were unable to react (this is not to blame them for their simplicity; any normal person would be incapable of making a correct judgment at such a moment). A kind of indescribable sense of malevolence swiftly entered their bodies through their respiratory organs, causing them to convulse as if electrocuted, and then they collapsed.

On the third day, the old man's sonic carpet search method finally yielded results, with the location being on another mountain peak one hundred and thirty miles away from the cave. When Xiao Feifei and Xiao Bai, who had been away for a year, reappeared before the old man, he was so hoarse that he nearly fainted.

Later, Zhang Fei descended the mountain and opened a butcher shop at the foot of the mountain, making a living by selling meat

In the distance, a small red hill came into view. A passerby pointed the way to Zhang Fei, saying: "Once you cross this red jujube hill, Zhuo County will not be far away"

Centered around Zhang Fei, a foul stench rapidly spread, and within half a mile, no living creature could stand; even the flowers and plants were largely killed by the odor.

Every time Zhang Fei runs out of stock, he goes hunting in the mountains. As more and more patrons, including prominent nobles, have developed a taste for Zhang Fei's meat, they have long sent people to secretly investigate the secrets behind his meat production. Spies disguised as street cleaners, fortune tellers knocking on doors at night, or those who have come to Zhang's butcher shop "specifically" to dig a free drainage ditch to dispel evil spirits have been sent. After several months, it was finally confirmed that since Zhang Fei returned from hunting, he had not processed any of the meat in any way. Therefore, if there is a secret, it must be closely related to Zhang Fei's hunting.

It is said that Zhang Fei was once a very promising child. Shortly after his birth, according to custom, a large plate was presented, containing a variety of items. There were prayer beads, a brush, a small knife, flint, silk scrolls, and so on. It is said that this kind of test is quite effective; if the child grabs any item, their future life will be related to that item.

Thus, the most famous oath of brotherhood during the Three Kingdoms period was initiated

After finishing the meat skewers, Xiao Feifei wiped his mouth and then had a banana as a dessert. At this moment, there was nothing left on the plate. No, to be precise, there was not much left on the plate either; just now, the fire was too strong and had burned part of the plate.

It is known that when a person's martial arts reach a certain level, many functions of the body do not age quickly, and may even revert to a youthful state. The old man is one of the world's top masters, having reached the realm of refining qi to emptiness, with his internal skills having attained a state of transformation. People always have dreams; the Star Picker has harbored grand ambitions since childhood, and this ambition serves as a tremendous motivation that supports him in mastering unparalleled martial arts and encourages him to continue striving for survival in critical moments of life and death.

Although Zhang Fei was invincible in one-on-one combat, a hero cannot withstand the pressure of numbers. Upon seeing a large group approaching, he would often skip the fight and flee instead. This reaction was not a result of rational thought but rather an instinctive bodily response. Having spent so long in the mountains, Xiao Fei Fei had developed an intuition for dangers that he could not resist. At his age, there was no great cause to support him in facing death courageously, which is why he would often take off running when the allied forces were still a mile or two away. It is important to note that every wild beast has its own means of concealment. Even with such a large group, if the beasts acted with caution, even top experts might not be able to detect them from such a distance, which demonstrates Zhang Fei's prowess.

When Zhang Fei looked around at the uncles, aunts, grandfathers, and grandmothers with a proud expression, he noticed that everyone was looking at him with a strange gaze

With two swift sounds, Little White and Little Black slipped away, leaving the old man bewildered, as he had already caught a whiff of an unpleasant odor. The old man, already exhausted, was further struck down by the overwhelming impact, and after being assailed by Zhang Fei's invincible fart, he collapsed on the spot.

"A monster!" It is unknown who shouted, and in an instant, everyone scattered in a panic

No one knows how such a small body as Zhang Fei's could harbor such ... However, facts speak louder than words

The appearance of this anomaly left the allied forces momentarily stunned, but soon a large python that was not fooled by this began to emerge, opening its gaping maw to bite at the writhing rear, and an unexpected change occurred

Having clarified this point, it is only natural that many spies intend to secretly follow Zhang Fei into the mountains to observe how he hunts. However, even though Zhang Fei may be simple-minded and unable to discern that the girl at home, who keeps throwing him flirtatious glances, is actually a spy, it is impossible for him not to notice that someone is following him into the mountains from a distance. Nevertheless, Zhang Fei does not take any action to stop them. On one hand, he thinks that if they want to follow, they can do so; it is of no consequence. On the other hand, he knows that those who follow him too closely are unlikely to meet a favorable end.

In this disaster, only a dozen large animals that were farther away from the main station and species such as foxes and weasels, which are relatively resistant to foul odors, managed to survive, while countless others perished. Even those who were fortunate enough to survive could not eat anything for a week, and half of them died from starvation

Some may say, how much money can an old man have? Such services can earn a fortune overnight. However, a person will endure many hardships for their ideals, scaling rooftops and entering homes at night. As the saying goes, one must endure the greatest hardships to become a person of distinction. It is not out of the question to lower one's dignity and act as a rogue a few times.

If it is said that in Youzhou, among those engaged in business, when it comes to negative reputations, if Liu Bei were to claim the second place, no one would dare to claim the first (it seems that not many people wish to claim the first place in such matters), then when it comes to positive reputations, Zhang Fei would undoubtedly rank at the top.

Originally, Xiao Bai would take care of Zhang Fei, handling everything meticulously for him. However, now Xiao Bai is newly married, and the two are inseparable, always sticking together. After spending a considerable amount of time with the other person, Xiao Bai has developed a sense of modesty, so when they are together, she usually does not want Xiao Fei Fei to see them, fearing that some of the actions of Xiao Hei and herself might set a bad example for the child. Under the guidance of this noble thought of protecting children, Xiao Fei Fei mostly does not see Xiao Bai and Xiao Hei.

When Zhang Fei was sixteen years old, the old man descended the mountain for the fifth time, and after he left, he never returned. It is estimated that he became a roguish spirit. No matter how profound his internal skills were, he could not withstand such turmoil at his age. The old man was aware of this himself, so before he left that time, he drank two cups of wine. The wind was bleak and the waters of the Yi River were cold; the scholar departed and would not return. In order to realize ideals, no, it should be said in order to repeatedly realize ideals, a spirit of self-sacrifice and a willingness to forget life and death are required.

Just a few days after the old man left, Xiao Bai's husband—Xiao Hei—appeared in her life. Although Xiao Bai had lived a life of simplicity and detachment for many years, this only indicated that she had yet to encounter her other half. Under the mysterious guidance of the old man beneath the moonlight, the two apes fell in love at first sight, igniting sparks of romance that quickly spread like wildfire, becoming unstoppable. Despite the fact that Xiao Bai was actually much older than Xiao Hei, the age difference did not pose much trouble for the lovers. In the name of love, what is there that cannot be overcome?

In his youth, the old man was very poor, and such thoughts only existed in his mind. He struggled to survive day by day, and higher-level needs naturally had to be considered only after satisfying his basic need for food. As he grew a little older, he encountered wise mentors and began to cultivate martial arts. Once he achieved success in his martial arts, he ventured out into the world. Of course, he would not be without money, but at that time, the old man was a "young hero." He had never heard of a young hero who stayed in a pleasure house for a month. Although this young hero was also a person and had aspirations since childhood, he still did not dare to take risks under the immense pressure of societal opinion.

A precociously mature genius was thus abandoned. Strictly speaking, Xiao Zhang Fei merely possessed a tendency to make full use of everything available to achieve his own goals; humanity progresses continuously in this manner. However, the emergence of such abilities in Zhang Fei seems to have occurred a bit too early.

A surge of green gas erupted from Zhang Fei's rear, rising towards the sky. The great python was the first to be affected, immediately falling to the ground, twitching twice, and then remaining still.

On that day, the weather was fine. According to local saying, the heavens could look down directly from above, without being obscured by the clouds. Such a day was the most suitable for conducting this ceremony. The plate brought to Xiao Feifei was of a very detailed classification; in addition to ordinary items, it surprisingly included a kitchen knife, meat, vegetables, bananas, and so on. This means that if Xiao Feifei were to become a farmer in the future, this plate could even determine whether he would be a vegetable farmer or a fruit farmer.

In summary, during the spring of that year, when the leaves began to sprout anew and the calls of the animals in the mountains started to differ from the usual, the stargazer, often lost in thought while listening to the animal sounds at night, finally let out a long howl to the sky one morning, resolved to descend the mountain and untangle the knots in his heart that had persisted for many years

Fortunately, the old man's internal strength was profound. Three days later, he gradually regained consciousness and understood the sequence of events, yet he was already powerless to act.

Thus, "Zhang Fei's meat, which one never tires of eating," became the foremost of the Eight Wonders of Youzhou at that time. No matter how hard top chefs tried to study it, they could not understand why this meat was so delicious. All known seasonings failed to produce such an effect, and even coming close was impossible. The most outrageous part was that Zhang Fei sold raw meat, which was tender and red, showing no signs of processing whatsoever, as if everything came from nature.

Although Zhang Fei can be said to possess extraordinary strength, he could not pierce a live pig with a pen; after a while, he found it truly impossible. After struggling for some time, he picked up a kitchen knife with both hands and began to chop wildly, turning the meat into several pieces.

Zhang Fei does not only sell pork; he sells all kinds of meat from wild animals that can be seen in the mountains, ranging from large creatures like the white-eyed fierce tiger and the bear to smaller ones like wild rabbits and wild chickens.

The sound startled a flock of crows

Zhang Fei's unparalleled wisdom and talent were displayed at that moment before the eyes of all.

Zhang Fei let out a long sigh. Although he had good intentions and had learned the true power of his secret weapon through several small-scale experiments, he was determined not to reveal it easily to avoid disrupting the ecological balance. However, at this critical moment of life and death, he could no longer afford to consider these matters and ultimately unleashed his ultimate evolved weapon

Xiao Feifei regarded everyone's expressions as a form of encouragement, so he continued on, skewering vegetables such as green leafy vegetables and cucumbers onto that extraordinarily long stick. With his small hand, he struck the flint with all his might, and the silk paper caught fire. The pork skewers were roasted and roasted, and as the flames began to dwindle, he tossed in some prayer beads. Before long, a scent of charred meat wafted through the air.

At that time, Zhang Fei did not intentionally use flatulence to irritate others, but when hunting, it was unavoidable. Typically, Zhang Fei would find an upwind spot in the mountains to release gas. Zhang Fei no longer needed to remove his trousers to do so, as he wore specially designed open-crotch pants. These specially designed pants simply had a round hole cut in the corresponding area. By this time, the gas Zhang Fei released was no longer the azure mist that first showcased his prowess, but rather a small blue ball that floated gently to a densely populated area, then burst open, forming a semi-circular cover that descended from the air, capturing all the creatures within. If Zhang Fei's initial use of his flatulence technique was akin to an atomic bomb, then now it resembled a neutron bomb—smaller in range, concentrated in effect, and highly accurate. However, despite Zhang Fei's considerable control, the power was so great that a few wisps would still drift away, and those unfortunate spies fell victim to such stray emissions. Otherwise, with their abilities, how could they have escaped unscathed?

It is quite normal for a young man in the throes of adolescence to have such dreams, but for this young man to hold onto an unchanging dream throughout his entire life is no easy feat. This illustrates the great determination of the Star-Gathering Recluse, who grows even more resolute with age

The old man became anxious, channeling his energy to his dantian, and let out a lion's roar: "Zhang Fei, Xiao Bai!"

The old man saw Zhang Fei, who had completed his evolution. He was biting into half a raw chicken, and due to the long hair on both sides, it was hard to distinguish the front from the back when he wasn't eating. His upper body was bare, and surprisingly, chest hair had already grown on his small chest, forming a dark patch. When Zhang Fei saw the old man return, he was as joyful as if he had seen a family member. He pounded his chest with both hands, making a loud noise, and every pore seemed to cheer. Since he had just begun to master his newfound skills and wasn't quite adept yet, in his excitement, he couldn't help but let out a welcoming fart.

At this point, it is necessary to provide the readers with a brief lesson in biology. The so-called neuronal connections refer to the connections between neurons. This may seem like a trivial statement, so let me put it this way: when a baby is born, the number of neurons in its brain far exceeds that of an adult, but this does not mean that the baby is smarter than an adult. Neurons must connect with each other to function, so during the period after birth, neurons will connect based on the stimuli the baby encounters and the environment it is in, while unused neurons will die off. Therefore, when a baby is between one and two years old, it possesses an extraordinary capacity for learning, which will influence its entire life, and many talents are determined during this time.

Compared to many other children who are afraid of such large scenes, Xiao Zhang Fei is not afraid at all. Without needing anyone to coax him, he simply picks up a chubby little pen with his plump hands

However

The saying goes that those who commit multiple injustices will ultimately bring about their own demise, and Zhang Fei finally provoked the wrath of the masses. In order to live joyfully as before, no longer hiding away without any sense of shame, even when hunting a mere rabbit, one must be cautious. All the carnivorous beasts united, numbering several hundred, a dark mass, to conduct a joint sweep, determined to eliminate Zhang Fei.

Do not think that this statement is too exaggerated; in fact, these few spies cannot be said to have fully appreciated the prowess of Zhang Fei's foul-smelling skill, which is truly insignificant. Considering Zhang Fei's future undefeated record on the battlefield and the overwhelming reputation of his foul-smelling skill, those who have been directly attacked by it and failed to evade, even if they are top-tier masters with extraordinary abilities, will inevitably suffer severe mental torment, if not death, and will be plagued for life.

A lascivious mother fox immediately burst into laughter, the meaning was clear: "Is this your ultimate weapon?" She laughed so hard that she almost lost her breath.

One time, the old man decided to start traveling, but as soon as he left the mountains, he picked up a Zhang Fei, and thus it dragged on for four years. Despite his profound internal skills, after four years of restraint, he reached his limit. At over seventy years old, he had the conditions to realize his childhood dream, yet he endured for four years out of a sense of responsibility to society, how pitiful

Zhang Fei, styled Yide, had such a remarkable personal growth experience that it could serve as a subject of study for modern biologists

Xiao Bai is a white ape, nearly telepathic, capable of handling all household chores, and is a virtuous assistant. It possesses another skill: it runs exceptionally fast, leaping through the mountains as if flying, making it difficult even for the old man to catch up with it. Therefore, even when there are matters to attend to, it confidently slips away with Zhang Fei on its back. The old man entrusted Zhang Fei to it, feeling quite at ease.

Zhang Fei entered the mountain as if he had returned home, disappearing in a flash with a few leaps. Although the spies trailing behind him were seasoned veterans, none could keep a close watch on Zhang Fei, and they could only proceed in the direction he had vanished. Most of the time, they naturally returned empty-handed, but on a few occasions, some met with a tragic fate, as they encountered the unbearable stench of life. Fortunately, these comrades had their nerves well-honed, and after fainting for one or two hours, they would wake up groggily. Aside from being unable to consume anything but cold water for five or six days and losing over ten pounds, they were otherwise fine. Most of the time, they naturally returned empty-handed, but on a few occasions, some met with a tragic fate, as they encountered the unbearable stench of life. Fortunately, these comrades had their nerves well-honed, and after fainting for one or two hours, they would wake up groggily. Aside from being unable to consume anything but cold water for five or six days and losing over ten pounds, they were otherwise fine.

At this moment, Zhang Fei's foul-smelling fart technique, in terms of quality, quantity, and operational method, is still a far cry from the prowess he would later exhibit on the battlefield.

In fact, the peculiarities of Zhang Fei also have their scientific basis, which can be explored from the perspectives of evolutionary theory, human engineering, and the structure of the human brain. However, all of these were merely theories, inferences that could not be experimentally verified, yet they were simultaneously validated in the case of Zhang Fei. It can only be said that he must have had the luck of eight lifetimes.

After countless adventures, Xiao Zhang Fei has begun to move towards the throne of the king of the mountains and forests. He can smell the scent of bears from fifty meters away and hear the footsteps of tigers from thirty meters away. Although Xiao Fei Fei's current internal strength is not sufficient to kill bears or tigers, even a bear would definitely bare its teeth and roar after receiving a small punch from him, because Zhang Fei strikes the most painful spots on the body. As a result, ordinary bears and tigers no longer dare to casually seek trouble with Zhang Fei. He leaps and bounds like the wind, appearing and disappearing, making it impossible for them to catch him, while he himself has taken quite a few punches, which are extremely painful. However, Zhang Fei has a pure nature and understands that heaven has a benevolent disposition towards living beings; he does not kill unless absolutely necessary. When he gets tired of fighting, he simply waves his hand, indicating that they can meet again next time, and then he swiftly runs away.

A somewhat foolish raccoon turned to its companion and asked, "Is he trying to court me? Has he been captivated by me, wanting to confess his feelings in the final moments of his life? Oh, how touching!" Immediately, it was met with ruthless laughter from its companion

It is evident that this cave has been uninhabited for at least more than six months

He suddenly yanked down his pants, bent over, and raised his snow-white little bottom high for a long time, twisting and turning repeatedly.

Although the communication tools at that time were not very advanced, the extraordinary actions of Zhang Fei that day quickly became the talk of the village, spreading like wildfire. Within just a day or two, people from hundreds of miles around had heard of the emergence of this remarkable child, Zhang Fei. After his deeds became known, an old man rushed over upon hearing the news and took Zhang Fei away, saving him from the fate of being abandoned by his family in the wilderness. However, it must be said that with his self-sufficiency, as long as he did not encounter a fierce beast, he would not die immediately even if left in the wild for a while.

Unlike other well-known and reputable businessmen, Zhang Fei's fame does not stem from the scale of his business. To be honest, with his simple-mindedness, it is unlikely that he could achieve significant success in the business world. However, in reality, his business is not insignificant; many prominent families seek ways to obtain some of Zhang Fei's meat. The reason lies solely in the fact that the meat Zhang Fei sells is exceptionally delicious

A year later, when the old man, with a rosy complexion, radiating vitality and bouncing back to life while humming a little tune, returned to the entrance of the cave, it was as if he had been struck on the head with a club, leaving him frozen in place.

In summary, Zhang Fei's position in Xiaobai's life has suddenly dropped to second place. Although it is said to be second place, the significance of this second position pales in comparison to that of Xiaohong, who occupies the first place. This is an unavoidable situation; women are indeed different before and after marriage, and it seems that the same applies to mother apes.

On this day, Zhang Fei went to deliver meat to a subscriber in Zhuo County. It was a newly developed market, so Zhang Fei decided to make the trip himself.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, it seems this little fellow will be a scholar in the future, which is excellent and promising. Moreover, he quickly and decisively took up the pen, indicating he should have great initiative in the future; perhaps he could even become an official and achieve something significant. Seeing how firmly he grips with his small hand, he might even become a person of real power.

However, Zhang Fei had just begun. He picked up the pen, his small eyes rolled around the plate, then he brought the pen above a piece of fine streaky pork and forcefully jabbed it down.

The old man had a certain intuition that Zhang Fei must still be nearby. When a person becomes stubborn, they can indeed do anything. For the next three days, the creatures within a radius of several hundred miles could not sleep soundly. Take the tiger in the mountains, for instance; every time it tried to sleep, it would be awakened by a loud roar: "Zhang Fei, Xiao Bai!" This infuriated it to the point of wanting to kill. As the king of the mountains and forests, it had always been the one to roar at others, never the other way around. Staying on this mountain was already quite unpleasant. At first, some clumsy outsiders came to encroach on its territory, and since these bears were incredibly strong, it had no choice but to endure, considering they were both hairy tribes. Later, an unknown little troublemaker appeared, and out of consideration for its youth and ignorance, it let that slide. Now, another one had come to disturb its sleep; was there no place for the tiger to live? Anger aside, this tiger had survived in such a perilous environment until now, so it was not without wit. It knew that something capable of making such a loud noise would not be easy to bully. The big gray bear in the opposite forest understood this principle as well, but it simply could not tolerate it. With the tiger inciting it, it decided to confront the source of the noise, only to end up with the old man spitting on its leg and limping back in defeat.

Now everyone knows that the meat sold by Zhang Fei comes from animals that have been killed by his divine flatulence. However, it is strange that this meat does not smell foul; instead, it has a peculiar flavor that is distinctly different, making people crave it even more, and it is particularly addictive. This is the secret of Zhang's delicious and strange meat. Upon closer examination, one can understand some reasons behind this. For instance, there is a famous dish called goose feet, which is traditionally prepared by hanging the goose upside down until all the blood gradually concentrates in the feet, and then it is swiftly cut off. It is indeed a bit cruel, but compared to the animals that are killed by Zhang Fei's divine flatulence, they are much happier. The animals subjected to Zhang Fei's divine flatulence, although they suffer for a shorter time, endure far greater agony. After being attacked, their blood vessels go into chaos, their nerves twitch violently, and some even have their fur standing on end; they die in an explosion of extreme pain. The quality of their flesh is vastly different from that of animals that die naturally or are shot by hunters. Additionally, certain components in Zhang Fei's divine flatulence trigger unknown chemical reactions within the body, resulting in the birth of this strange meat.

Life in the mountains is pleasant, yet time passes swiftly thereafter. Zhang Fei's martial skills have advanced much more rapidly than before, showing a significant potential to surpass his master. However, his progress in poetry, prose, and literary composition remains stagnant, and certain habits are impossible to change. Originally a prodigy excelling in both martial and literary arts, he has thus been ruined. Such is the way of heaven and earth, the whims of creation, nothing more than this.

Zhang Fei said: "Do not force me, if you come any closer, I will unleash my ultimate move"