Chapter 5: Apprenticeship

The so-called witch refers, of course, to a sorcerer, and Cheng is either the person's name or surname, just as some people initially referred to Tao Xiaowu as Wu Tao

This time, there is a matter to seek the Grand Sorcerer's assistance. Someone has impersonated a wizard and unlawfully written land purchase certificates, disrupting my underworld judicial order

To understand, this classical world is characterized by its primitive environment, with vast expanses of undeveloped wilderness and rugged mountains everywhere

We were ordered to capture that thief, but just as dawn broke, that scoundrel managed to escape

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In the future, all you need to remember is to offer sacrifices to me during festivals and holidays; this is the most important thing

Even though these two mountain spirits are under the command of Lord Hengtian, at this moment, upon seeing this shaman, they still cautiously bowed first, saying: "We, the mountain spirits, pay our respects to the great shaman"

There are also the talismans I drew last time in the Broken God Shrine to deal with the Mountain Ghost.

Just when Tao Xiaowu was filled with despair, suddenly, a circle of torches lit up around him

The old man was frail, his skin stretched tightly over his bones, moving slowly as he coughed intermittently, as if he were already in the twilight of his years

His most important issue now is the lack of identity, which means he has no household registration, making it very difficult to do anything!

Could it be that the pack planning to hunt down Tao Xiaowu is made up of wolves

Thank you, great sorcerer, for saving my life. May I ask what guidance you have for me?" Tao Xiaowu said politely

He originally wanted to tell Tao Xiaowu about his wealth, but before he could finish his words, Tao Xiaowu had already knelt down with a thud, repeatedly bowing his head: "Master, please accept your disciple's bow!"

In summary, this is a highly dangerous and formidable figure in legend

However, this Wu Cheng is said to be the most renowned shaman in the vicinity of Hengyin County, rumored to possess a powerful presence with genuine shamanic abilities

At this moment, seeing the bonfire extinguished, I was suddenly taken aback

Behind the old man, there followed two individuals, one old and one young, both dressed as hunters

He said this, fearing that Tao Xiaowu would shrink back

No, we must quickly light the bonfire!

This increasingly highlights the extraordinary nature of this old man

Last night, after Tao Xiaowu realized he was lost, he found a sheltered spot, lit a bonfire, and planned to endure the night.

He is nothing like that kind of person who just muddles through like Tao Xiaowu

You have thought it through; since you want to be my disciple, you will have to take care of me in my old age and see me through to the end of my life

Old and decrepit witch, cough cough, I believe you must have heard this name

However, the two of them followed behind the ailing old man, displaying a demeanor of utmost respect

Where the torchlight shone, indeed, a dozen or so jackals, smaller than wolves, were surrounding him

Tao Xiaowu was unaware that the meaning of being saved, as mentioned by this witch, did not imply being rescued from the jaws of a wolf.

Oh, someone actually dares to forge land purchase certificates and even deliver them to the underworld, interesting, interesting!

"Good, good." Regarding Tao Xiaowu's obedient behavior, Wu Cheng also appeared quite pleased

It is rumored that this sorcerer can communicate with spirits and deities, capable of commanding wild beasts for human use. Furthermore, they can curse and kill, causing people to die without illness.

After all, taking care of an old man like him until the end of his life is not an easy task

Therefore, if this sorcerer Cheng is willing to accept him as a disciple, it would resolve his two significant troubles, and Tao Xiaowu is certainly willing to do so

It seems that as long as this name is mentioned, Tao Xiaowu will definitely recognize it

At this time, it is still summer; even though the dew is heavy in the wild at night, it cannot be considered too cold

Unfortunately, he cannot turn the pages and is unable to see the other content in this book

He was very satisfied with Tao Xiaowu, so he continued, "Of course, I won't live much longer like this, so you don't need to worry. After my death, all my estate will be left to you"

Naturally, the places that should be concealed will not be elaborated upon

This old man, in the twilight of his years, is nearly buried up to his neck in the yellow earth, yet his words are filled with confidence

At this moment, he has already escaped over a hundred miles away. We are unable to do anything, so we have no choice but to seek the great shaman's assistance

Upon hearing this, Wu Cheng instead burst into laughter, seemingly very interested.

The sorcerer looked at Tao Xiaowu with satisfaction in his heart, and without beating around the bush, said: "I would like to take you as my disciple, but I do not know if you are willing to accept this offer"

However, they all appear to be strong and powerful, with long arms and eyes that radiate brilliance, making it evident that they are extraordinary

Indeed, this was the case. Tao Xiaowu was taken aback when he suddenly saw the old man intrude, and when he heard the man introduce himself as Wu Cheng, it startled Tao Xiaowu even more

These two books and the mountain spirit spoke at length, recounting the events once more

Cough, cough, cough, you are quite clever, knowing that I saved you

Tao Xiaowu sometimes thinks that just by seeing a little bit of content from this book, he can temporarily calm the mountain spirit. He wonders how powerful he would be if he were to learn everything in this book

That is ghost fire ... ... it does not resemble ... ...

Cough cough ... ...

In such an environment, various beasts, including jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards, are abundant

However, Tao Xiaowu still showed a joyful expression: "Willing, willing."

At this moment, Tao Xiaowu is dreaming

The book lay open, allowing Tao Xiaowu to clearly see the recorded elements of heaven and earth, the dispersal of foul air, the mysterious depths of the cave, and the brilliance of the Great Origin

However, Tao Xiaowu did not dare to underestimate him in the slightest, for it was evident that these wolves were all driven by the old man

Only the robust middle-aged man dressed as a hunter behind him suddenly spoke, saying: "Master Witch, is it really appropriate to accept this person as a disciple just like that?"

This area can have the most of such things

It is difficult to say whether he saved Tao Xiaowu, but now this Wu Cheng seems to find it not particularly difficult to eliminate him

The situation was dire, and I reached for the short knife he had prepared for self-defense.

An old man slowly approached, holding a torch, and wherever he passed, the wolves all made way.

Without a campfire, one cannot be certain when a beast hunting at night might stealthily approach and bite one's neck

What is truly needed is to ignite the bonfire in order to drive away the wild beasts

However, if this is truly a pack of wolves, then even having a dagger in hand would likely be of no use at all

However, after a whole day of travel, I was truly exhausted and unexpectedly fell asleep without realizing it

At this thought, Tao Xiaowu's heart suddenly tightened

He had just thought of this place when, all of a sudden, he saw many bright, ghostly green lights floating in the air, continuously approaching.

Moreover, this time he has caused such a great trouble... being targeted by that mountain spirit...

The bonfire has already been extinguished

Tao Xiaowu was still puzzled, but then he suddenly understood, and his expression changed drastically; these were clearly eyes, the eyes of an animal

Tao Xiaowu was also unsure how to perform the bowing ceremony for apprenticeship, so he decided to imitate the kowtow he had seen on television.

In summary, these wolves should be driven by this witch.

Suddenly waking from a dream, Tao Xiaowu sat up abruptly, yet was unaware of what had transpired, as an overwhelming sense of danger suddenly arose.