Chapter Seven, The sky is high and the birds can fly freely

His horse also broke its leg after stepping into a void, and Gu Cheng could only rely on himself to navigate his way out of this forested area

After killing Han Ting and Wu Qianxing, Gu Cheng reaped considerable rewards

That little beast ... ? ... Gu Cheng, when did he become so formidable? When did he become a practitioner?

However, this thing also does not come with a manual, and Gu Cheng does not know exactly how to use it. If merely swallowing these two ghostly objects is sufficient, then he would suffer a great loss.

However, her influence, even when considering her maternal family, does not extend to Donglin County

If there is no way to sever the connection between the two spirits and the Black Jade Space, then Gu Cheng's trump card is likely to be rendered completely useless in the future

Miss, there is a temple ahead; let us rest here tonight

In any case, he is now free as a bird in the vast sky and can leap like a fish in the boundless sea, with no immediate threats, and his mood has become much more relaxed

The man had a proud expression and an ordinary appearance, while the woman, though not conventionally beautiful, was charming and cute, obediently following behind the man. They did not seem like a married couple; rather, they appeared to be in a senior-junior relationship.

This black jade space is his trump card; this time, he was able to escape the pursuit thanks to this item

He is lost

Behind him stood a young woman dressed in a white gauzy skirt, possessing a beautiful appearance and delicate features, exuding an air of elegance typical of a refined lady from a distinguished family

Moreover, after devouring the black zombie's arm, Gu Cheng also discovered a rather unfavorable change in the black jade space

However, the consumption of this thing is even greater than that of the Heart Demon. Gu Cheng merely threw a couple of punches casually and felt his mental energy draining away like running water

At this moment, the steward instructed several guards to gather some more dry firewood, making the fire burn even brighter. Before long, two more groups of people arrived at the small mountain deity temple.

Perhaps that sinister black zombie arm of his is the result of his cultivation, serving as his greatest trump card

Release the tiger back to the mountain

The pair of men and women were both dressed in form-fitting warrior attire, wearing conical hats and carrying bundles on their backs, with long swords hanging at their waists, presenting a typical appearance of wanderers in the martial world

At that moment, the young lady hurriedly said: "Uncle Lin, it is clear that they arrived here first, how can we let them leave?"

Zhang let out a long sigh

Although it was all pitch black inside, seemingly boundless, when Gu Cheng re-entered the black jade space, he experienced a peculiar sense of fullness

His second uncle, the deputy general, receives an annual salary of only 500 taels, while the total pay and rewards for an ordinary soldier in a year do not exceed 10 taels

Tie Tianying provided him with the martial arts outline summary, but that document was merely for foundational purposes and did not contain any martial techniques or moves

Whenever I think back to the time in the residence, Gu Cheng's innocent and radiant smile comes to mind. Every time he saw me, he would respectfully call me "Aunt." At that time, did he already know what he wanted to do, yet he continued to endure silently

Pushing open the dilapidated temple door, the paint on the face of the mountain god statue faded and dissolved, accentuating the already somewhat strange mountain god figure, making it appear even more ugly and ferocious, with a green face and tusks, resembling a malevolent spirit

Gu Cheng stroked his chin and smiled

Gu Cheng, on the other hand, had no reservations

However, the black zombie arm is not summoned individually; instead, it instantaneously replaces his arm with that black zombie arm, which startled Gu Cheng the first time it was used

Gu Cheng did not dwell much on this distressing matter and could only proceed step by step

Although the Heart Demon and the Black Zombie's arm are very useful to Gu Cheng now, what about in the future

Just ahead, there is a dilapidated mountain god temple, and Gu Cheng plans to rest here for the night

Three house servants stood before the Zhang family with expressions of shame, recounting the entire sequence of events to them

The door of the dilapidated temple was pushed open, and eight individuals entered one after another

At Wu Qianhang's place, Gu Cheng did not find any martial arts techniques, only a few bottles of pills that were black and foul-smelling, without any names, and Gu Cheng did not dare to use them recklessly

On the rugged mountain path, Gu Cheng carefully discerned some traces of passage and felt his way forward

Summarize these coping strategies, utilizing the least amount of effort to exert the maximum force against the enemy, discarding those flashy techniques, and returning to simplicity

Of course, they concealed the fact that in the end, they were deceived by Gu Cheng; it was only after catching up that they realized it was a matter of an empty horse.

Certainly, the Duke of Loyalty and Valor's residence still engages in some business and does not solely rely on the military pay for sustenance, but these businesses are almost entirely controlled by the Zhang family

The essence of the Breaking Law Sword lies in the character 'break.' The texts on the Breaking Law Sword are quite substantial, containing a plethora of recorded responses to various styles of swordsmanship, knife techniques, boxing methods, and even some esoteric secret arts.

Within the residence of the Duke of Loyalty and Valor, she is the second lady after the matriarch Gu, and at times, her words carry more weight than those of the matriarch Gu

This broken sword technique is an extremely exquisite swordsmanship. When executed, it appears deceptively simple, yet it is remarkably intricate, capable of countering various martial arts and allowing for seamless transitions.

Just as the scholar entered, a man and a woman also walked into the temple

After escaping from the inn, due to the urgency of the situation and Gu Cheng being injured at the time, he could no longer afford to consider anything else. He directly chose a direction that was opposite to that of the three servants and rushed away, ultimately ending up in the mountains and completely losing his way

... ...

I casually found some dry wood to start a fire. Inside Gu Cheng's package, there are also some flatbreads and rations, which can last for a few more days if I conserve them.

The way others present themselves is so appropriate that it reduces my opportunities to show off and face embarrassment, which is somewhat regrettable; I truly lack the aura of a protagonist

The first to enter was a young scholar, slightly pale and carrying a burden on his back

The capital city of Daqian, the residence of the Loyal and Brave Marquis.

That object is located within Gu Cheng's black jade space, and Gu Cheng has also discovered that he can summon that black zombie arm just like he does with the heart demon.

This discovery caused Gu Cheng's heart to sink

Gu Cheng glanced around the mountain god temple, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly, revealing an enigmatic smile

In addition to some loose silver coins, each of these two individuals also possesses a thousand taels in silver notes. Gu Cheng speculates that perhaps this is the price for which they would kill themselves. Indeed, it is not a low amount.

During this period, Gu Cheng has been diligently studying and practicing the Breaking Law Sword, cultivating his skills while on the move

After more than a month of traversing, he has experienced two deadly situations. No matter how malevolent the spirits may be, they are still transformed by humans. Can they be more malevolent than the human heart?

Han Ting's long sword was taken by Gu Cheng, and he surprisingly possessed a set of martial arts, to be precise, a sword technique named the Breaking Law Sword, which instantly filled Gu Cheng with immense joy

The leader is a middle-aged man dressed as a guard, and it was he who spoke just now

It is nothing; being out and about is not easy.

The space is full

After listening to all this, Zhang did not scold them; she simply felt a chill throughout her body

Saying this, the young lady gently nodded to Gu Cheng and said, "Please do not take offense at the inappropriate actions of my family."

As he was just roasting the dry and hard flatbread over the fire, a sudden noise came from outside

That is a form of feedback from this space to Gu Cheng, and the meaning is quite clear: this place can only accommodate the heart demon and the black zombie's arm; any further consumption may lead to an explosion.

At this time, the sky has already darkened, and after a while, it is likely that one will be unable to see their hand in front of them in the mountains and forests

A woman was accompanied by an elderly man dressed in a brocade robe. Although he was neatly attired, he lagged half a step behind the woman, his posture slightly hunched, suggesting he held a role akin to that of a steward.

Gu Cheng casually bowed a couple of times towards the mountain deity statue, saying: "I will stay in your place for one night and also add a bit of vitality to you"

The leader of the guards looked at Gu Cheng in the temple and couldn't help but frown: "Young man, I have female relatives here, and it is somewhat inconvenient. I will give you one or two silver coins; how about you vacate this place?"

Most importantly, they themselves are actually unaware of this

The remaining five individuals are guards equipped with swords, bows, and crossbows, clustered around them