Chapter 9, Black Hawk Down

Although the old man with the bamboo staff did not gain any advantage tonight, this battle provided Lu Li with an insight, allowing him to suddenly find the direction of his life. He realized that what he truly desired in his heart was the ability to change freely and to look down upon the world.

Soaring into the sky, the black eagle circles and gazes, emitting a thunderous cry from its mouth. Once again, it dives down, its massive body combined with swift speed, executing the simplest of attacks yet possessing the most terrifying power

Patriarch Lu Mingjie understood that the Bamboo Staff Elder was a reclusive master, and he was naturally delighted by his proposal. He immediately nodded and said, "I will leave everything to you."

The old man with the bamboo staff hesitated and said: "The art of cultivation lies in perseverance; I fear they may not be able to learn it"

At that moment, Lu Li's face was filled with confidence, as all things in the world lay beneath his feet, gazing up at his divine might

At that moment, a massive black eagle swooped down from the night sky, its sharp beak cutting through the air, instantly breaking through the bamboo and wood formation and crashing into the azure light barrier.

The old man with the bamboo staff said: "I can guide you and tell you a way."

Although he is intelligent, he is still young and has never left Pingxi Village, thus he has no understanding of the outside world

The old man with the bamboo staff said: "This matter is related to me, and I cannot distance myself from it. To express my humble intentions, I have decided to stay temporarily and assist you in rebuilding your home until it is restored to its original state, after which I will leave here."

Lu Mingjie was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately shared the news with all the members of his clan, resulting in countless cheers of agreement.

As for the old man with the bamboo staff, he could not even defeat a black eagle, and Lu Li was even less interested in him

The old man with the bamboo staff breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this situation, and only then did he have time to pay attention to the conditions on the ground. He discovered that hundreds of wooden houses in Pingxi Village had completely collapsed, and many of his fellow clansmen were also severely injured

The old man with the bamboo staff trembled, seemingly injured significantly by the fierce impact of the black eagle. He let out a low roar, and the expanding light net above quickly spread out, ensnaring the body of the black eagle

Lu Li was startled by the words and retorted, "You are the one daydreaming; I am contemplating my future life"

Lu Mingjie said: "Success or failure is entirely up to fate; I only seek your agreement with the books."

Several zhang away, Lu Li stood in place, looking at the bamboo staff elder with a strange expression, as if everything that had happened before had given him great insight

Suddenly, the old man with the bamboo staff made a peculiar hand gesture with both hands, pointing upward into the void. The green bamboo vines above his head instantly radiated brilliant light, and under the old man's control, they transformed into countless bamboo strips, swiftly swirling around the outer edge of the green light realm, forming a massive bamboo wood formation

Upon this thought, Lu Li recalled the Fairy Yun Qing, knowing that she must possess great abilities. However, she was, after all, a woman, and Lu Li looked down upon the idea of taking her as a mentor

Having completed this, the old man with the bamboo staff suddenly split into six parts, forming a regular hexagon. Each part was surrounded by radiant light, intertwining and weaving together to create a web of light, soaring into the night sky

A piercing cry echoed as the black eagle flapped its powerful wings, the immense tension forcefully tearing apart the web of light, escaping the assault of the bamboo staff elder

This is the first time Lu Li has witnessed such a battle from childhood to adulthood. He does not envy the abilities of the Bamboo Staff Elder, but he feels a sense of urgent desire in his heart for the Bamboo Staff Elder to possess such capabilities

In the past, when Lu Li fought against the mountain spirits and monsters in Canglu Mountain, he also leaped as if flying. However, compared to the effortless skills of the Bamboo Staff Elder tonight, he was far from it

In mid-air, the six figures of the bamboo staff elder swiftly converged into one, chanting incantations. His body rapidly reversed, transforming into a blue light beam that shot upward with a roar, heading straight for the black eagle

At that time, the deafening sound waves swept through the air recklessly, shattering the defensive barrier set up by the old man with the bamboo staff, destroying all the houses in Pingxi Village, and injuring many of the villagers

At that moment, a low rumble suddenly echoed from Canglu Mountain, imbued with an unparalleled aura of majesty, causing the giant eagle to tremble all over and emit a mournful cry before hastily fleeing

Looking up at the horizon, the old man with the bamboo staff had a grim expression. Under the moonlight, the giant eagle was still circling in the sky, poised to launch a third attack at any moment

Lu Mingjie said: "I have an unreasonable request, and I hope you can agree to it"

The old man with the bamboo staff did not know when he had arrived beside Lu Li. Seeing him with a foolish grin, he could not help but ask: "Are you daydreaming?"

Lu Mingjie said: "I hope that during the time you remain here, you can teach the children of our clan some survival skills."

The old man with the bamboo staff nodded and said, "Since that is the case, I will agree to you and do my best to teach them"

As he fell to the ground, the old man with the bamboo staff shifted his body backward, dissipating the terrifying shockwave, his old face turning a shade of iron blue

The old man with the bamboo staff paid no attention to Lu Li's gaze, began to call everyone to rise, gathered the injured together, and then sought out the clan leader to discuss matters.

On the second day, the Lu clan members began to rebuild their new homes, with the bamboo staff elder in charge of the operations, earning great respect from the clan members and attaining a high status.

The old man with the bamboo staff said: "You speak."

With a soft sigh, the old man with the bamboo staff said: "It is truly a sin, all my fault for being incapable"

At the moment of impact, the old man with the bamboo staff trembled, opened his mouth, and spat out a mouthful of blood, his body rapidly falling.

The old man with the bamboo staff said: "This is what I ought to do"

Everything that happened last night was carefully recalled by Lu Li. At the critical moment, he recognized the low cry as the sound made by the giant bird on Canglu Mountain

As for how to acquire such skills at hetushu.com, Lu Li has not considered it for the time being; he is merely determined to surpass the world and become an undefeated legend

Subsequently, the members of the Lu clan began to clear the area, while the old man with the bamboo staff personally treated the injured, and everyone went about their own tasks

Lu Li did not offer assistance; instead, he ran to the banks of the Nu River, sitting there quietly by himself, contemplating his future path

After much contemplation, Lu Li could not come up with a good idea

In the blink of an eye, the two sides collided, and the immense force of the impact instantly spread, transforming into a force of destruction, resulting in a thunderous explosion.

Above, a piercing cry erupted from the mouth of the black eagle, its massive body surged upward, its momentum comparable to that of its approach

Lying on the grass, Lu Li gazed at the white clouds in the sky, feeling somewhat absent-minded. In a hazy moment, he seemed to see himself standing high above in the heavens, looking down with pride upon the universe.

Lu Li expressed skepticism, saying: "Are you really that kind-hearted?"

The old man with the bamboo staff laughed and said, "You wish to pursue the path of longevity, yet you find no way to ask for directions, is that so?"

A blank mind, unable to find any clues, possesses extraordinary intelligence, but what can it achieve?

Lu Li snorted: "Mind your own business"