Chapter 4, Guardian of the Desolate Mountain

Suddenly, the ghostly-faced scholar, relying on his profound internal strength, heard the sounds of clashing weapons carried by the wind, intermingled with cries of agony

Running to a tree outside the cave, she rested her forehead on her arms against the trunk and began to cry uncontrollably

This opening is just large enough for a bamboo tube filled with clear water to pass in and out

In the sky, weary birds are flying home, while the sounds of insects and frogs rise and fall in the mountains

After blocking the entrance with stones, he then used mud to fill the gaps between the stones. Next, Ke Yuequan crushed the collected stinking grass and applied the residue and juice of the grass around the entrance.

Ke Yuequan nodded hurriedly

At this moment, Ke Yuequan finally discerned the appearance of the dagger; it was approximately the length of an adult's palm and about one and a half fingers wide

Thus, the ghost-faced scholar is well aware that the chances of the people from Ruohai Manor finding this place are slim, yet he still requests Ke Yuequan's assistance in guarding the law, primarily to prevent unexpected disturbances from insects such as snakes, scorpions, and ants

Suddenly, a loud noise erupted from the cave

Because you only saw the other person slowly raising their hand, thinking they were going to wave or something, you didn't expect that halfway through the gesture, you would fall victim to their hidden weapon.

I will first teach you the most basic techniques of throwing knives

Thus, the throwing knife technique of the Ghost Face Mad Scholar sect has transformed into a pastime for Ke Yuequan, who, having eaten his fill, engages in this game out of boredom

Ke Yuequan originally intended to hunt some wild chickens, but fearing he might get lost, he did not dare to venture deep into the jungle. Instead, he searched for some wild fruits and vegetables nearby to take back and eat

I will not choose a target that is too far; I will aim for the center of that knot on the tree in front of me.

It is important that during my retreat for healing, I am not disturbed and that some food is provided for me, which should be quite easy

In such desolate mountains and wilderness, as soon as the sun sets, the surroundings quickly become enveloped in complete darkness

This was the first time Ke Yuequan was suddenly lifted into the air while awake, and in a state of complete shock, he screamed loudly, clutching the wild-faced scholar tightly.

Due to the urgency of recovering from his injuries, the ghost-faced scholar has devoted himself entirely to his closed-door healing practice, utilizing all his energy. Therefore, even the slightest disturbance could lead to distraction, resulting in a potential risk of losing control, causing his meridians to break and ultimately leading to death

Is it sufficient to only drink water? Also, I do not know how to hunt

The technique of this flying dagger can be said to be the proud skill of the ghost-faced mad scholar

Afterward, the Grimace Scholar took a break with Ke Yuequan to have lunch

It is more convenient to drink water during seclusion

Ke Yuequan hurriedly turned his head to look, the dagger that had just been in the hands of the wild-faced scholar was now embedded in the tree trunk, the hilt still trembling

How impressive

At this thought, Ke Yuequan took a deep breath and vigorously wiped away his tears with his sleeve

Ke Yuequan held the dagger with both hands and presented it to the ghost-faced mad scholar

Ke Yuequan widened his eyes and asked happily, "Really"

The sun gradually sinks into the western mountains, casting a vibrant red hue over the green hills.

The two individuals chatted while eating.

This is a very important point; when standing, both feet and shoulders should remain parallel, with the body positioned sideways to the target

Hunting is not a difficult problem to solve; after eating, I will teach you a couple of techniques

Stinking herb, also known as small fragrant herb, seven-leafed mint, and stinking mugwort

After grooming and having some food, the eccentric scholar finally felt that his condition had returned to its usual level

The ghost-faced scholar replied: "Well... it should be fine in about two or three days, in any case, it won't take more than three days."

Of course, Ke Yuequan cannot hear this subtle sound

By the way

The eccentric scholar Gui Lian was in a great mood today and agreed to accelerate the pace as requested by Ke Yuequan

Thus, between missing his grandfather and upholding his beliefs, Ke Yuequan assisted the ghostly scholar in protecting the law until the third day

In the afternoon, the eccentric scholar Gui Lian advised Ke Yuequan on what to pay attention to while hunting and how to approach the prey

At one moment, he thought of his grandfather, and at another, of his parents. The more Ke Yuequan cried, the sadder he felt. He did not know how long he had been crying, and when he became exhausted, he sat down under the tree

After Ke Yuequan completed the arrangement, he carefully checked it again to see if there were any omissions. With this arrangement, the snakes, scorpions, insects, and ants would not be able to approach or enter.

Ke Yuequan widened his eyes and asked in disbelief, "Is it really that simple? Then how long will it take for you to... recover?"

What about the food? Should we go buy some back?

Now I will use this dagger as a flying knife, and I will demonstrate it for you.

Moreover, during those few days, I can just drink water; it is only your share.

At that moment, a person suddenly came to mind, and Ke Yuequan immediately thought of his grandfather, causing his nose to tingle and tears to flow down his face

This voice trembles with a desperate quaver amidst its terrified hoarseness

Just as the Grimace Scholar was about to no longer hear the sounds coming from that direction, he heard a voice that made him stop in his tracks: "Who are you? Do you know who my family’s general is?"

The purpose of the ghost-faced scholar's actions is to lower Ke Yuequan's guard and bring them closer together, so as to better enable Ke Yuequan to protect him.

The ghost-faced mad scholar ate another piece of meat and said to Ke Yuequan: "Whether or not you have martial arts skills is not important, because those fools trying to find us are just dreaming, so it doesn't matter if you don't know any martial arts."

The sky is gradually darkening

When others throw hidden weapons or flying daggers, their hands usually make rapid and large movements. However, when the ghostly-faced mad scholar launches flying daggers or hidden weapons, there are no noticeable special actions, earning him the nickname "Ghostly Gesture" in the martial world

Ke Yuequan is in a difficult situation

Ke Yuequan was extremely delighted to see the Ghost Face Mad Scholar emerge from seclusion, wishing he could immediately be taken back to his grandfather's side by the Ghost Face Mad Scholar

After finishing his ghostly face, the mad scholar took out the exquisite dagger he had used to carve the roast chicken earlier

The second requirement is accuracy; when you throw the flying knife, you must keep your eyes, hands, and the target aligned on the same line

Because the Grimace Scholar has never been interested in becoming a great hero, he never concerns himself with matters that do not pertain to hetushu.com

The third point is speed. The velocity and force of the thrown knife are determined by the moment you release it from your hand. Therefore, if you want the knife to fly faster, you must release it at the moment when your arm exerts its maximum strength

Ke Yuequan stood a short distance away, watching as the breath of the wild-faced scholar gradually became steady

Come, come and give it a try

Ke Yuequan, fearing that crying out would disturb the ghostly-faced mad scholar, covered his mouth with one hand and ran out in tears.

Although the wild scholar appeared somewhat fatigued after exiting the customs, his eyes were bright and spirited

The ghost-faced mad scholar will begin his retreat tomorrow, and is currently teaching Ke Yuequan how to protect himself.

The ghost-faced scholar assured Ke Yuequan that he would bring him to his grandfather before sunset

Stinky grass can not only be used as medicine but also serves to repel mosquitoes and insects

Ke Yuequan suddenly thought about what to eat in this desolate mountain wilderness for the next two or three days

At this moment, the ghost-faced scholar and Ke Yuequan had already lit a bonfire, and the two were seated around the fire.

The ghost-faced scholar paused for a moment, then intended to go around and continue on the journey with Ke Yuequan.

The mad scholar with a ghostly face continues to preach: "First, you must stand firm when throwing the flying dagger"

It is evident that the ghostly-faced mad scholar has successfully entered seclusion

Now, it is sufficient to regularly sprinkle stinky grass at the entrance and change the water in the bamboo tubes every day

Ke Yuequan took a careful look and then hurried back to the side of the ghost-faced mad scholar while holding the dagger

The ghost-faced scholar handed the dagger to Ke Yuequan

Ke Yuequan cautiously took the dagger and began to practice in the manner of the mad scholar with the ghostly face from earlier

Can you really take me back

Although Ke Yuequan knew that he could not leave the deep mountains on his own, he still wanted to leave in search of his grandfather

When the time comes, I will send you back as soon as I am released

The handle of the knife is intricately carved with exquisite patterns, while the blade is single-edged, shimmering with a cold light, and features several characters engraved upon it

Gui Lian Kuang understood Ke Yuequan's feelings, so he let Ke Yuequan go prepare some food casually while he took the opportunity to wash up by the creek.

The ghost-faced scholar gestured while speaking to Ke Yuequan.

Meanwhile, the ghost-faced scholar continuously pointed out and corrected the mistakes from the side

Instantly let go of the guard against the ghost-faced mad scholar

Ke Yuequan hurriedly ran in to check and discovered that the Ghost Face Mad Scholar had emerged from seclusion. The previous noise was the sound of the Ghost Face Mad Scholar pushing aside the stone wall that was blocking the cave entrance

A sound of a honk came from the other side of the trees

After finishing the roasted chicken, the eccentric scholar Gui Lian took Ke Yuequan outside the cave

After the recent conversation with the ghost-faced scholar, coupled with the fact that Ke Yuequan is still a child, he became intrigued by this extraordinary skill

After everything was settled, Ke Yuequan suddenly realized that the surroundings were empty; previously, there had been the ghostly-faced mad scholar accompanying him in conversation

The ghost-faced scholar drank some water and entered a crack in a hollow, sitting cross-legged. He adjusted his internal energy and then reached out to unlock the meridians that were sealed by the poison of the ghostly hand chrysanthemum, beginning to circulate his energy to expel the poison

Enter the cave and crush some stinky grass to replace the previously faded stinky grass, then fill the bamboo tube with water

After confirming that everything was in order, Ke Yuequan picked up the dagger that the eccentric scholar had given him as a throwing knife before his retreat and went out to search for food

The ghost-faced scholar waved his hand and said: "Why make it so complicated? It's just a matter of two or three days. Eating wild fruits and hunting some game will suffice."

About three zhang in front of them stood a crooked little tree, with a trunk as thick as a child's arm, and a bulge the size of a partridge egg located in the middle to upper part of the trunk

Although gripping the knife handle is also possible, it is best to avoid it, as it makes it easier to cut your own hand when you throw.

By noon, Ke Yuequan's actions finally met the current requirements of the ghostly-faced mad scholar.

Emerging from the cave, the ghostly-faced scholar lifted Ke Yuequan and leaped to a tree several zhang away.

The dagger in hand has disappeared

Seeing this, the ghost-faced scholar burst into laughter, comforting both Ke Yue and Tu Shu Quan while also slowing down his pace

The ghost-faced scholar looked at Ke Yuequan and said, "Although I am not a great hero, I am not a scoundrel who does not keep my word"

Ke Yuequan listened to the Ghost Face Mad Scholar finish speaking, gave a hum of acknowledgment, and then fixed his gaze intently on the right hand of the Ghost Face Mad Scholar that was gripping the knife

The ghost-faced scholar slowly raised his right hand holding the dagger, and before it even reached halfway up, his right sleeve suddenly twitched

Stinkweed is a common wild grass found in the southern wilderness

How to hold a flying knife, how to stand, how to throw a flying knife

I couldn't see clearly how you did it, and then the knife hit the knot on that tree

Girl, pay attention; this is the most fundamental technique for holding a knife

Following the previous instructions of the eccentric scholar, carefully use the prepared stones to seal the crack, leaving only a small opening at the bottom for movement

The following morning

In a moment of distraction, she recalled her promise to help the eccentric scholar protect the law, and she remembered her grandfather often telling her that although we are poor, we must still uphold our integrity as individuals

As the sun tilted to the west, the ghostly-faced scholar Gui Lian, accompanied by Ke Yuequan, finally emerged from the deep mountains and beheld the road at the foot of the mountain

It is known that the Ghost Face Mad Scholar has entered a state of meditation

After crossing several hills, Ke Yuequan gradually became accustomed to the environment, revealing a childlike playfulness, and unexpectedly urged the eccentric scholar to hurry up even more.

Can I really learn it

The ghost-faced scholar, upon seeing Ke Yuequan's demeanor, realized that the time spent on that meal earlier was not wasted

Ke Yuequan hurried over and discovered that the dagger was embedded in the center of the wooden knot. He stood on tiptoe to pull out the dagger

On that noon, Ke Yuequan was daydreaming outside the cave, bang

Haha ... ... I, the eccentric scholar, personally impart the principles that cannot be taught.

The ghost-faced scholar picked up the dagger from Ke Yuequan's hand, holding the tip of the blade gently between his slightly bent index and thumb fingers, while the remaining three fingers curled inward towards the palm.

Now I will teach you a method for throwing darts, and once you learn it, I guarantee you will hit the target every time