Chapter 3, Zombie

She patted her chest, and after Ersheng finished speaking, she felt somewhat better. She gently called out to Changyuan, her front tooth having chipped, causing her speech to be a bit breathy. With a hint of grievance on her face, she ran towards him.

Jiling frowned: "Chenzhu?"

Er Sheng nodded

Ah! Unable to contain the terror within her any longer, Ersheng let out a scream

Er Sheng felt a wave of nausea from the putrid stench, and recalling that there were still remnants of zombie brain matter on her face, she let out a retching sound as she vomited a mouthful of bile, the noise starkly jarring in the silence

Upon hearing this, Chang Yuan's expression changed slightly, but he quickly calmed down. Su Rong asked Er Sheng: "Is it that serious?"

As the young man turned around, he was first startled by the sight of the debris scattered all over the ground. His gaze then swept over the disheveled Er Sheng, before finally resting on Chang Yuan, his face filled with distress: "Master Uncle, you really called me here just to carry things... It's yet another laborious task requiring brute strength. When will I ever have the chance to make a significant contribution to Wufang Mountain!"

That morning, Er Sheng awoke from her bed, and the bright sunlight that usually streamed through the window of the wooden house was absent; instead, a hazy mist enveloped the surroundings, as if the miasma from the woods behind the village had spread over. She pushed the quilt aside, washed her face with the cold water that came from inside the house, and, just like on any other day, intended to go out to find Chang Yuan. However, when she opened the door, she was stunned into silence by the scene before her.

The green light flickered all around, and only then did Ersheng see a row of people dressed in similar white robes with blue floral patterns behind the woman. Upon hearing the woman's command, they instantly vanished without a trace

The killing intent in Chang Yuan's eyes gradually dissipated, but his furrowed brows tightened: "Er Sheng, come here."

Jiling nodded: "I will take you to the town first"

It is certainly a good thing to have someone to protect oneself, Ersheng nodded.

As she was about to step into the woods, suddenly a hand, slick with a viscous liquid, grasped her from behind, pushing her forward. Er Sheng fell heavily to the ground, and the person opened their mouth to bite at her neck. Er Sheng reacted swiftly, turning around with her palm aimed at the person's face, instinctively forming a decisive gesture. In an instant, a flash of golden light appeared, and the person's head exploded, splattering Er Sheng's face with the foul-smelling brain matter.

Chen Zhu heard the voice of Ji Ling inquiring, and he could only steel his heart and walk up with a stiff upper lip. Upon making contact with Chang Yuan's body, he couldn't help but tremble, as if he had touched something he should not have.

The two individuals interacted harmoniously, with Ersheng sharing worldly matters with Changyuan, while Changyuan taught Ersheng about human emotions. Although these insights into human emotions were also learned secondhand from Siming.

Jiling pointed to Changyuan and said, "Go and help that person up, and quickly leave this place"

The moment she saw Changyuan, even the cold and aloof woman was momentarily taken aback, first in astonishment at the man's appearance, and second in shock at the desolate surroundings—beyond the giant tree, a wasteland stretched out, with the severed limbs and broken bodies of zombies scattered all over the ground, resembling a scene from a hellish battlefield. However, in the vicinity of the man, the white fluffy flowers still bloomed adorably.

The response was so natural that it left the woman somewhat stunned

To assist or not to assist

Er Sheng listened and quickly wiped away her tears: "Can Chang Yuan leave?"

Er Sheng, disregarding the disgust, wiped his face a couple of times and nearly crawled to his feet before continuing to run into the woods

At this moment, even Ersheng, who was usually bold, could not help but feel her legs go weak. Seeing those people slowly approaching her, a chill ran through her heart. She leaped out of her window and ran wildly towards the direction of the woods. The scenes she encountered along the way further terrified her. The people lying on the ground, she recognized them all; just yesterday, she had been with them, living together.

Er Sheng shook his head, then nodded, and after a long while, he mumbled indistinctly: "The front teeth won't grow back, I can't eat... I can't eat anything... I will starve to death... I will starve to death..."

What is the relationship

Er Sheng covered her mouth and turned her head to take a look, only to see that the guy whose head she had just blown off was actually still gripping her ankle tightly with his hand.

She did not let her worry for long, but an incident occurred in the village. Such a turn of events was something she had never anticipated

Many ... ? ... people have appeared in the village ? Their clothing is old and tattered, their exposed skin is completely ulcerated and festering, and their eyes are vacant and hollow, wandering aimlessly around the village

Upon hearing these words, the woman was secretly astonished. This person had previously sustained serious injuries, yet was still able to kill so many zombies without moving an inch... Little did she know, it was precisely because of killing these zombies that the divine power Long Yuan had painstakingly gathered was squandered once again

I am going to the woods to look for someone

The young woman pondered for a moment, curled her index finger at the edge of her lips, and blew softly, producing a clear whistle that pierced the air. Moments later, a flash of silver streaked through the sky and landed right in front of the woman in white. As the brilliance faded, Er Sheng focused her gaze and saw a handsome young man in a blue robe. He grinned widely and awkwardly bowed to the woman in white, saying, "Master Jiling, I have finally waited for you to assign me a task! Please, whatever it is, Chen Zhu will do his utmost to accomplish it!"

But where does the money come from? One cannot always ask others for credit to buy new clothes

"Is there anyone else in the forest?" the woman pondered for a moment and said, "I will go with you."

She spends day and night calculating that on which day of May it is, and after July 23, when she turns fourteen, she will be able to marry and have children. By then, Changyuan's injury should have healed, so she plans to set a date in August for Changyuan to marry her. She needs to prepare a set of dowry for herself and also make a new outfit for Changyuan.

That serious expression clearly indicated an acceptance of Ersheng's theory that a person without front teeth would starve to death

However, she had not taken two steps when someone forcefully yanked her foot, causing her to fall again. She hit the ground, and the exposed stones knocked out one of her front teeth, causing blood to gush out and stain her mouth a vivid red

Er Sheng attentively helped Chang Yuan to sit up halfway and said, "Thank you, little immortal. Please assist here." However, Chen Zhu stopped abruptly when he was still about ten feet away from Chang Yuan. Er Sheng was puzzled and asked, "Little immortal?"

Er Sheng, however, did not think as much as she did. Upon hearing Chang Yuan could not move, she could only helplessly look towards the woman in white.

After Ersheng finished speaking, Changyuan would occasionally mention that some actions were excessive or lacked virtue. Ersheng took note of each remark and resolved not to repeat those mistakes in the future

Er Sheng, however, was unaware of the pain in Chen Zhu's heart. Seeing that someone was willing to help, she felt an immense joy and said, "Fairy Aunt, let us go."

Er Sheng was stunned for a long time before realizing that the zombie had already been killed by the white light she had just obtained. She stared blankly at the place where the light had shot from—a long robe with a white base and blue floral patterns floated in the air, swaying gently in the wind. The woman's cold face glanced at her like that of an immortal, and then her gaze turned distant, looking towards the village shrouded in deathly silence.

Behind him, zombies were approaching one after another. Ersheng was almost scared to tears, her mind blank. She desperately tried to pry away the decaying hand, but before she could free herself from it, a foul stench sprayed near her ear. In a panic, she turned her head and saw another zombie's gaping mouth right in front of her, clearly able to see its tongue resembling rotten flesh and its sharp yellow teeth.

Chang Yuan glanced at her teeth once more and then shook his head: "The injury has not healed, I cannot walk."

"It doesn't matter," he suppressed the fishy sensation rising in his throat, "teeth..." As soon as this was mentioned, tears streamed down Ersheng's face, and he sobbed uncontrollably with his mouth open, missing a front tooth. For countless years, Changyuan had never seen anyone cry like this in front of him, and he felt a bit flustered, "Uh... but is it extremely painful? Is it very painful?"

After venting the fear within her for a while, Ersheng glanced at the woman who had fallen to the ground and awkwardly performed a salute, saying: "Thank you, fairy, for saving my life." Having said that, she turned and walked into the woods

Every day, she would share everything she did with Chang Yuan while learning the academic methods. Today, she caught several insects and made a few children cry, reporting every detail without omission. Chang Yuan never found it bothersome; he always listened attentively as Er Sheng spoke. He was accustomed to this mode of interaction, as it was similar to his previous time with Si Ming in the Vast Sky Ruins, where Si Ming would talk and he would listen. The difference was that Si Ming mostly recounted stories he had written, while Er Sheng shared stories from her own experiences. He was accustomed to this mode of interaction, as it was similar to his previous time with Si Ming in the Vast Sky Ruins, where Si Ming would talk and he would listen. The difference was that Si Ming mostly recounted stories he had written, while Er Sheng shared stories from her own experiences

Upon hearing these words, Ersheng was taken aback. She looked at Changyuan with a hint of astonishment, while Changyuan's expression remained unchanged, quietly gazing at her as usual. After a moment of silence, Ersheng pushed aside the hand that was blocking her.

Er Sheng, however, was unaware of the immense fortune required to learn these things; she merely felt that it was now easier to catch insects. When the neighbor's pig, Lao Er, tried to bully her, she could slip away around his mountainous body. Moreover, she was able to dominate a group of children in the village completely.

She did not dare to stop, as her mind was filled with the image of Chang Yuan, as if running to his side would bring her salvation. Although she was fully aware that Chang Yuan was gravely injured, she still felt that being by his side would surely ensure her safety

Chen Zhu retreated two steps upon hearing the call

Chang Yuan is an ancient divine dragon, possessing exceptionally high cultivation. In his view, what he taught Er Sheng were merely some ordinary defensive techniques. Little did he know that these techniques he imparted were sufficient to make contemporary cultivators of the immortal sects look up to him with admiration.

He can only teach by words, not by actions. However, Ersheng is inherently clever and quick-witted, and she is able to understand what Changyuan teaches her very quickly. One teaches with dedication, and the other learns diligently. Additionally, the spiritual energy accumulated within her over the years greatly aids in her rapid growth and progress.

The woman in white, after listening to this conversation, was momentarily speechless, but ultimately could not help but speak up: "However, losing a tooth is not worth crying in such a manner. The urgent matter is to get out of here first, as the corpse poison emanating from the zombie remains is harmful to humans"

As she approached Changyuan, Ersheng noticed that his complexion was frighteningly pale. When she touched his hand, she found it much colder than usual. Ersheng's eyes immediately turned red: "Changyuan, what happened to you?"

"Wait a moment." The woman in the white robe stopped Ersheng, "He is not human."

The silvery, dazzling light brushed past Ersheng's ear in the next moment and penetrated the zombie's forehead, as if time had come to a standstill; the zombie's mouth was wide open, motionless.

He let out a low sigh and hesitantly took a few steps toward Chang Yuan. When he caught the gaze that Chang Yuan cast at him, his legs suddenly felt weak, and for some reason, he had the urge to run away. This person... This person exuded an intimidating aura.

In summary, Ersheng's life passes in a manner that is both noisy and tranquil

Even more shocking was that they held bloody severed limbs in their hands, whether it was a hand, a piece of flesh, or a head. When Er Sheng saw the head of the old master roll past her, thrown by someone unknown, she couldn't help but shudder and let out a gasp, spitting out a mouthful of clear water.

"Wait a moment," the woman called to her, "the zombies have not been dealt with, do not wander about recklessly"

The village was enveloped in silence, and her retching sounded exceedingly jarring. Those zombie-like figures turned their heads stiffly at the sound, their pale and murky eyes fixated on Ersheng.

"Support, support, support." The young man, seeing that Ji Ling's expression had turned cold, immediately agreed and ran towards Chang Yuan.

The road to the forest has never felt so long, and Ersheng seems to be running as if to exhaust his lungs, yet Changyuan remains as distant as ever

Suddenly, her ankle tightened again, and she felt a chill run down her spine as she remembered that there was still a zombie pulling at her. She kicked and struggled with all her might, finally managing to shake off that hand. Standing up, she stomped down hard on the zombie's feet twice, exclaiming, "Damn you, damn you! You almost got me eaten!"

Is there a remedy? I will help you find it

Chang Yuan began to teach Er Sheng the practice of magic

Immortal ... ... Immortal? '' Er Sheng murmured in a daze.

He seemed to sense the movement of the two approaching and slowly opened his eyes. His complexion was still somewhat pale, but the unrelenting killing intent in his dark eyes made the woman feel a chill of fear, causing her to halt in her tracks, stunned in place

The silver longsword danced lightly in her hand as she uttered a cold command: "Kill!"