Chapter 007: The Fall of the Bone Saint

The old Taoist was not polite; he took it upon himself to tear off a rabbit leg and began to chew on it vigorously. With each bite of rabbit meat and sip of fine wine, his pace seemed slow, yet strangely, before Zhu Wuzhao could react, he had already consumed half of the rabbit leg and nearly finished the wine.

Gu Sheng looked at the silvery white moonlight in front of the window, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. Although these days have been difficult, he has also found joy in them. Every few days, he would go out and have fun with Zhu Wuzhao, and he felt that he was even happier than when he was worshipped by the crowd during the celebration in Lei Gu City.

Gu Sheng could not comprehend this point. The less he understood, the more he felt compelled to seek clarity. Ever since he gained spiritual awareness and formally entered the realm of cultivation several hundred years ago, he had only focused on continuous practice, never contemplating what cultivation would bring him. There was only one goal in cultivation: to become an immortal. Mortals aspire to become immortals, and even demons and monsters desire immortality; but what is the purpose of becoming an immortal

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, while the person by the window cannot sleep

Zhu Wuzhao saw that he was about to be completely outdrunk by the old Taoist, and he was instantly enraged, standing up to snatch it away. How could he possibly take it from that old Taoist? The Taoist continued to eat while running, no matter how hard Zhu Wuzhao exerted himself to chase, he simply could not catch up. The two of them chased and fled, having circled the bonfire countless times. Gu Sheng weighed the situation and decided it was better to preserve his own safety; moreover, with such delicious food at hand, if he didn't eat now, it would be gone. He also tore off a rabbit leg and began to eat.

However, they mostly possess weak magical powers, even inferior to that of the Dreaming Snake, and thus, when they see someone fall, they do not dare to come out and investigate. In fact, another very important reason is that within Gu Sheng's body lies a chilling power that instills fear in them. This kind of deterrence causes these spirit beasts and demons to obediently remain in their lairs, not daring to emerge. In fact, another very important reason is that within Gu Sheng's body lies a chilling power that instills fear in them. This kind of deterrence causes these spirit beasts and demons to obediently remain in their lairs, not daring to emerge

Although there were no rabbits, there were still mountain chickens. Zhu Wuzhao pushed aside the campfire, revealing the roasted chickens buried in the earth, which were perfectly cooked. He and Gu Sheng each had one, eating to their fill. However, Zhu Wuzhao was somewhat intoxicated; although he loved drinking, his tolerance for alcohol was not particularly good. Gu Sheng supported him partially, helping him back.

The newcomer was a scruffy old Taoist, the very same who had given the jade talisman to Zhu Wuzhao. He and Zhu Wuzhao were quite familiar with each other, while Gu Sheng was seeing him for the first time. Zhu Wuzhao was not pleased: "How is it that I can't escape you no matter where I go?" The old Taoist chuckled, "In the Wànrèn Mountains, there truly is no place where I cannot find you." Gu Sheng's heart stirred as he thought of someone: Could this old man actually be him?

At last, the hare had passed the exam. Zhu Wuzhao let out a hearty laugh and took out the fine wine that had long been hidden beneath the stone: "Alright, we can eat now." As soon as he finished speaking, before the two had any reaction, a gray shadow rushed in and settled down steadily beside the fire: "We can eat?"

Gu Sheng coughed a few times, spitting out two mouthfuls of fresh blood, and a wave of intense pain surged through his body. Bone Saint felt secretly furious: Damn it, what good is having a physical body? Just a light fall causes excruciating pain. The old bone body was much better; even if a meteor fell, it wouldn't necessarily hurt.

A bamboo arrow whizzed by, and it was clear without saying that it was the work of Lord Zhu Wuzhao. However, despite this bamboo arrow being shot, no prey fell. Zhu Wuzhao was astonished: "I clearly saw it here..." At that moment, a shadow flickered in the nearby grass, and Zhu Wuzhao shouted: "It’s escaping that way!" He took off in pursuit. Gu Sheng called out from behind: "Forget it, don’t chase it." Zhu Wuzhao was astonished: "I clearly saw it here..." At that moment, a shadow flickered in the nearby grass, and Zhu Wuzhao shouted: "It’s escaping that way!" He took off in pursuit. Gu Sheng called out from behind: "Forget it, don’t chase it."

Applying the pre-prepared seasonings, the plump wild rabbit sizzles over the fire, with the aroma wafting enticingly into the nostrils. Although Gu Sheng does not enjoy eating with Zhu Wuzhao, at this moment, he cannot help but feel his appetite stirred.

Gu struggled to move his feet. Although the body's self-repair ability is quite strong, falling from a sheer cliff is no trivial matter. Even the strongest self-healing ability requires some time to recover.

The snoring of Zhu Wuzhao from the adjacent bed was like thunder. This fellow usually does not snore, but after drinking too much, anything could happen.

Zhu Wuzhao, however, was not convinced: "What about the Leigu City in the entire Wanren Mountain?" The old man no longer smiled, but said to Zhu Wuzhao, "Youngster, be careful with your words. Mentioning Leigu City here, be wary of being overheard." Although Zhu Wuzhao was still unconvinced, he understood the strictness of the rules and did not dare to act recklessly again

He grabbed the rabbit and shouted to Gu Sheng: "Look, we have something delicious tonight." They also shot a few mountain chickens and, carrying the game, arrived at the back of a cliff. Zhu Wuzhao skillfully started a fire, then proceeded to pluck and skin the animals, roasting them over the flames. From the beginning of the hunt until now, everything had been done by Zhu Wuzhao, while Gu Sheng merely waited to enjoy the fruits of his labor

Today is truly unfortunate; I inexplicably fell and landed in this valley. Looking up, it is indeed quite deep. Thinking about how I fell from above, I can't help but feel a shiver run through me.

His entire body was covered in lacerations; under the immense impact, his blood had already ruptured the capillaries, and blood seeped out from beneath his skin. However, being a Bone Saint, not a single bone was broken.

Zhu Wuzhao was unwilling to listen, and with determination, he sprinted forward, resolutely intent on catching this rabbit. Gu Sheng, feeling helpless, had no choice but to follow. Strangely enough, this rabbit today was also fiercely resistant, desperately running ahead, frequently changing directions, often leaving Zhu Wuzhao empty-handed. Zhu Wuzhao's anger flared, thinking to himself that he would not let a mere dead rabbit get the better of him! He disregarded Gu Sheng who was following behind and desperately quickened his pace, determined to catch this rabbit that was toying with him.

Zhu Wuzhao was greatly distressed: "You dead Taoist, quickly return my wine!" The Taoist, however, paid him no mind, focusing solely on his own eating and drinking. The grease from the rabbit meat and the wine dripped onto his body, and he seemed utterly unconcerned. His already shabby Taoist robe now looked like the standard uniform of a beggar gang.

After a loud howl, Gu Sheng quickly began to save himself, wildly grasping at the air with his hands, and indeed managed to catch hold of some things! Vines were growing on the cliff, but these vines could only slow his descent; they could not save him. Gu Sheng's body fell rapidly, and the ground appeared larger and larger in his eyes. Finally, with a "thud!" a cloud of dust was kicked up, startling a flock of birds in the surrounding forest, and Gu Sheng landed.

This answer had never been revealed to Gu Sheng. On this night, he did not suffer from insomnia, as he was inherently drowsy due to his affinity for books. How could he possibly experience insomnia? Yet even in the midst of slumber, this question lingered in his mind.

In fact, Gu Sheng had no desire to eat any game, but Zhu Wuzhao, missing the days when he did not eat meat, felt a shiver all over. Every other day, he would insist on dragging Gu Sheng out with him. Gu Sheng no longer had to take responsibility for cooking, as a new person had joined.

The old Taoist had eaten and drunk his fill, and the entire rabbit was gone. The fine wine was also nearly finished. The old Taoist tilted his head back and vigorously poured the wine jar, confirming that not a single drop remained. Finally, he casually tossed the wine jar aside and declared, "The old Taoist has left!" Zhu Wuzhao sat sulking on one side, while the old Taoist chuckled, "Little fellow, don't worry, the old Taoist won't take advantage of you for nothing; there will be benefits." After saying this, he shook his tattered sleeves and floated up to the treetops, disappearing after a few rises and falls.

Zhu Wuzhao waited until the old Taoist had truly left before he let out a sigh of relief. He then surveyed his surroundings and revealed a hint of a triumphant smile. Stretching out his hand, he lifted the stone beneath him and dug around in the soil, unexpectedly unearthing a bottle of wine.

Hehe, I have long been prepared! That old Taoist is cunning and has a keen sense of smell; it is certainly not easy to deceive him! Seeing the smug Zhu Wuzhao, Gu Sheng was also left speechless, this pair of live treasures

He slightly raised his arm, and immediately a piercing pain shot through him, causing him to feel disheartened and obediently lie down on the ground. The extraordinary aspects of his body began to manifest, and his injuries healed rapidly, showcasing a powerful self-repair ability. Finally, after half an hour, Gu Sheng was able to stand and walk upright.

Suddenly bursting forth from a dense forest, Gu Sheng lost his footing and let out a scream as he fell from the air—what lay beyond the forest was, in fact, a sheer cliff of ten thousand zhang! Gu Sheng's heart sank; he was not capable of flight at this moment. Falling from such a height, even if he had a sturdy physique, he would not die, but it would certainly hurt a lot

Gu Sheng was running slowly behind, and the one at the back advised him: "Forget it, let's not chase anymore; we can just catch another one later..." Zhu Wuzhao did not respond, completely focused on the pursuit. They climbed mountains and crossed ridges, traversed forests and streams, without knowing how long they had been running or how far they had gone. The surroundings became increasingly unfamiliar, and Gu Sheng gradually felt that something was amiss. He shouted loudly to Zhu Wuzhao: "Little Pig, stop chasing! If you keep chasing, I won't take care of you anymore..." It was no longer a matter of him not caring about others; it was that others had already stopped caring about him.

With a whoosh, a bamboo arrow was shot out, striking a wild rabbit a hundred paces away, which fell into the grass. Zhu Wuzhao dropped his bow and arrow, laughing heartily as he rushed over. In just a few leaps, he reached the unfortunate rabbit. This individual was naturally intelligent and had practiced the martial arts taught by the Wuwei Sword Sect to the servants very well, making him one of the skilled practitioners among all the servants.

The valley is narrow and long; to be precise, this place no longer falls within the jurisdiction of the Wuwei Sword Sect. However, out of respect for the Wuwei Sword Sect, no other cultivators usually venture here, and the Wuwei Sword Sect feels that the space they occupy is sufficient, so their disciples generally do not come here. Near the Misty Rain Peak, the abundance of natural energy is evident; otherwise, the Yunhua Cave would not have formed. Such an environment is indeed an excellent place for various spiritual beasts and different types of cultivators to engage in secluded practice. This valley, in particular, is home to many spiritual beasts. Near the Misty Rain Peak, the abundance of natural energy is evident; otherwise, the Yunhua Cave would not have formed. Such an environment is indeed an excellent place for various spiritual beasts and different types of cultivators to engage in secluded practice. This valley, in particular, is home to many spiritual beasts.