Chapter 6: Friendship

As he passed by, he discovered that Cai Wu's body had already vanished, leaving not even a trace of blood. This left Xu Daoyan feeling quite astonished. Could it be that the act of killing Cai Wu just now was merely an illusion?

I also want to tell you about what happened to me last night, you definitely won't believe it!" Upon hearing Xu Daoyan say this, Wu Xiaobai felt that the events he had encountered were too incredible and also wanted to share with him.

Xu Daoyan was taken aback for a moment. Could it be that Wu Xiaobai also had some extraordinary experience? He immediately decided not to rush to speak.

The only path before us now is to become stronger, so that when the time comes, the two of us can meet whenever we wish

Thank you, Master. Xu Daoyan understood that if the old beggar had not helped to destroy the evidence this time, the news of Cai Wu's death would likely spread quickly, and at that time, it was uncertain what means Village Chief Cai would employ to deal with him

"Haha, it's nothing. I found a jade bottle. My mother said this jade bottle is quite valuable, but compared to your situation, mine is nothing. You should work hard!" Xu Daoyan took out the jade bottle from his bosom, grinned, patted Wu Xiaobai on the shoulder, stood up, and did not want to linger on this topic any longer. He immediately asked, "How many days has Bai Yan'er been taking a bath?"

"Evil arts, slaughtering all living beings, using the essence and blood of creatures, refining their souls into one's own body to enhance one's strength, would you like to learn? In a short period, it will cause your power to surge dramatically, allowing you to become a superior being, which is not a problem at all, at least it is a cultivation speed nearly a hundred times faster." The old beggar looked at Xu Daoyan and said with a smile

I will not learn; I will not indiscriminately kill the innocent, this is my bottom line! Xu Daoyan shook his head, his brows tightly knitted, clearly showing his rejection. He did not expect that the old beggar would possess such techniques and methods of literature.

Xu Daoyan suddenly had the illusion that this event had never occurred, leaving him momentarily stunned. What exactly was happening? After reflecting on it, he concluded that this could not possibly be a mere illusion; it must be related to the old beggar. He decided to wait and ask him.

He is kind, simple, and naive. If he does not strengthen his own abilities, he will be bullied every day. Now that Wu Xiaobai is facing a similar situation, it is even more important to encourage him at this time, helping him learn to grow independently, become strong, and no longer be timid, continuously growing, rather than always wanting to play together with him, as that would only harm him.

Xu Daoyan turned around and ran towards the direction of the back mountain

Xu Daoyan understood that someone had taken him and Wu Xiaobai as disciples, and that this person was at least of the immortal level. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should be cherished even more

"The art of seduction, drawing the yin to supplement the yang, engaging in intimate relations with women, collecting the primordial yin energy within them to strengthen oneself, would you like to learn? Women who have had their primordial yin energy collected tend to age quickly, suffering significant harm to their bodies, unless they can obtain something to replenish the yin energy within them. For instance, that Bai Yan'er is quite remarkable; her primordial yin energy is very strong and cannot be fully collected in a short time." The old beggar asked again.

In Xu Daoyan's mind, immortals generally possess an ethereal demeanor, exuding an air of transcendence and purity; at the very least, they should appear clean and untainted, embodying a sense of otherworldly grace. However, this old beggar, no matter how one looks at him, seems entirely disconnected from the image of an immortal.

The old beggar, seeing Xu Daoyan's focused expression, nodded and smiled, saying: "Since you sincerely asked, I will reluctantly teach you. What kind of magical technique do you wish to learn?"

"I will become stronger, and don't you have something to tell me as well?" Wu Xiaobai looked at Xu Daoyan

Illusion, bewildering the enemy, causing them to fall into a trance, at your mercy, obeying your commands, capable of both offense and defense, will you learn it? The old beggar chuckled and said

In this sentence, at Wu Xiaobai's place, he also spoke to his master, and both individuals shared a firm belief

Bai Yan'er is the woman you have your eyes on, I dare not steal a glance, I will not go to the back mountain, my master told me to return home and then go back to find him, I must strive to become stronger, so that I can frequently come back to meet you in the future! Wu Xiaobai seems to have made up his mind, in this Pomegranate Village, apart from his parents, the one he is most reluctant to part with is Xu Daoyan.

If I have offended this false Taoist, I fear that the entire village will not spare me, so this matter must be considered carefully and we need to clarify what exactly is going on

I came here to tell you about what happened to me last night! Xu Daoyan was very excited, and he also wanted to take Wu Xiaobai to apprentice under the old beggar, because the two of them were the best of friends, and he naturally hoped that Xiaobai could become stronger as well

"Is that so? Who is stronger, the old man with the hammer or you?" Xu Daoyan asked again.

Of course, if you do not deal with it and it is discovered by others, then you cannot escape from the relationship with it. You are still a child, and your thoughts are too simplistic. Do you understand the concept of destroying the body and erasing traces? When Village Chief Cai sends someone to carry out a clandestine task, and sees that his subordinate has not returned, he will naturally send someone to search. If they find the body, they will suspect you. If they do not find the body, they will not even know whether the person is alive or dead. Even if they suspect that their own has met with misfortune, they will have no way to make it public and can only swallow their anger.

Xu Daoyan rolled his eyes; he certainly would not think about these matters. The ghost is real, while the Taoist is fake. Having Bai Yaner bathe every day at noon is likely not so simple; there must be some conspiracy at play. In other words, including today, there are still six days left to prepare. He is no longer the same as before, and he does not intend to let the plan of that fake Taoist succeed

Wu Xiaobai looked at Xu Daoyan, his expression somewhat unnatural, and said: "Daoyan, last night..."

Why concern oneself with this issue? In some respects, I am stronger than him, while in others, he surpasses me. The world is governed by countless principles, and each person walks a different path. There is no notion of one being superior to another; each has their own strengths

I will not learn; I refuse to engage in harmful matters. What a mess this is. Is this all the sorcery you possess? If I were to learn such sorcery, what difference would there be between me and the village chief? I disdain it!" Xu Daoyan, for a moment, felt a surge of anger, almost ready to confront the old beggar.

Listening to Wu Xiaobai's account, an old man with a hammer told Wu Xiaobai not to go home and wait for him. Xu Daoyan thought to himself that it seemed he must be acquainted with the old beggar, which was his final conclusion.

It seems that Wu Xiaobai has already informed you of his predicament, and you have guessed correctly. The old beggar was indifferent to Xu Daoyan's inquiry.

Xu Daoyan nodded, saying no more. Friendship is a form of strength. He and Wu Xiaobai are like brothers. Wu Xiaobai is reluctant to part with him, and how could he bear to part with Wu Xiaobai?

Xu Daoyan did not say much, but looked at the old beggar earnestly and said, "Did you not say you would teach me magic? Hurry up and teach me, I want to become stronger"

Rest assured, Xiaobai, as long as you become stronger, we will meet again! Xu Daoyan did not want Wu Xiaobai to live his entire life under his protection.

Besides this?" Xu Daoyan asked again, his curiosity completely aroused by the old beggar.

"That old man said he wants to take you away?" Xu Daoyan couldn't help but ask again, feeling that if Wu Xiaobai left, she would be very lonely.

When Xu Daoyan was heading to the back mountain, he passed by Wu Xiaobai's house and encountered him

What kind of magical techniques are there? Xu Daoyan asked curiously

Soon, he walked into the forest of the back mountain

Xu Daoyan knew that he could kill Cai Wu with a stone, but he could not kill all the villagers. Now, the villagers of the entire village regarded that fake Taoist almost as a deity. Strangely enough, since his arrival, the haunting had not been as severe; only occasionally would a few ghostly cries be heard, but they would soon fade away.

"Learning, this can be learned!" Xu Daoyan's eyes immediately brightened, as he finally heard about a powerful technique.

Two individuals found a secluded place and began to converse. Wu Xiaobai recounted the events he encountered the previous night in their entirety.

Upon seeing Wu Xiaobai, Xu Daoyan noticed that he had indeed become much stronger. His physique was no longer as weak as it had been before, and it was quite evident. He could run to the back mountain without even getting out of breath, whereas the previous Wu Xiaobai would have found it exhausting just to walk.

"Are you interested in watching Bai Yan'er take a bath? I was just asking casually. Now I need to go to the back mountain to see if I can catch some mountain chickens or wild rabbits, and set up some small traps. How about you? Would you like to come with me?" Xu Daoyan looked at Wu Xiaobai.

What is it? Do you want to go watch Bai Yan'er take a bath? Including today, it will be the second day!" Wu Xiaobai suddenly revealed a very lewd smile, missing two front teeth, making him look particularly amusing

The old beggar was looking at Xu Daoyan with a strange smile and said, "Why are you so diligent, arriving this early? You just returned not long ago, right?"

Haha, finally willing to call me master. The old beggar grinned, but his appearance was truly disheveled, making his smile quite unappealing. Xu Daoyan had always found it difficult to understand why a celestial being like him would make himself look so wretched

Within the forest

Haha, in the world of techniques and arts, there are countless forms, it all depends on which one you choose to learn. The lewd and immoral arts I just mentioned are all unorthodox paths, but illusionary arts are not.

"Well, that's good," Xu Daoyan nodded, appearing contemplative. After a pause, he looked at the old beggar and uncertainly asked, "Was it you who disposed of Cai Wu's body?"

He mentioned that when the time is right, he would take me away from here, and at that time, we would no longer see each other. I do not know exactly when that will be. At this point, Wu Xiaobai felt very sad.

Xu Daoyan had to admit that the old beggar was indeed thoughtful. From a common-sense perspective, this way the other party would not suspect him, and they would also wait a few more days, maximizing the delay, which was beneficial for him

I would like to ask you, is that old man holding the hammer your friend?" Xu Daoyan furrowed his brows and questioned.