From one person to nine to five

Chapter 821: Battosai (6)

It was a huge python, coiled on a stone platform, spitting out its tongue and making a rustling sound.

The python's body was as thick as a bucket and covered with black scales. In the dim cave, it looked particularly hideous and terrifying.

Xu Fu was shocked. He didn't expect there would be such a huge python in the cave.

The python also discovered Xu Fu. It slowly raised its head and stared at Xu Fu with cold eyes, as if evaluating the intruder in front of it.

Xu Fu knew that the situation was not good. The python was huge, powerful, and extremely poisonous. If it bit him, the consequences would be disastrous.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He knew that the most important thing now was not to panic, but to find an opportunity to leave the cave as soon as possible.

He backed away slowly, trying to keep his distance from the python.

However, the python did not seem to intend to let him go. It slowly climbed down from the stone platform and approached Xu Fu.

Xu Fu felt a sense of despair. He didn't expect that after finally finding a hiding place, he would encounter such a terrible enemy.

He knew that he had no way to escape today.

Just when he was about to fight to the death, he suddenly heard the clear sound of a bird singing.

"Tweet... Tweet..."

The sound of the spirit bird!
Xu Fu was delighted. He quickly looked in the direction where the sound came from. Sure enough, he saw the spirit bird standing at the entrance of the cave, chirping non-stop, as if encouraging him.

The appearance of the spirit bird gave Xu Fu great courage. He knew that he could not give up and he had to fight to the end.

He held the branch tightly in his hand, roared at the python, then rushed forward and hit the python's head hard with the branch.

The python was hit by a branch and let out a painful hiss. It raised its head angrily, opened its bloody mouth and bit towards Xu Fu.

Xu Fu dodged quickly, but his arm was still scratched by the python's teeth, causing him a sharp pain.

He knew that he had to get rid of the python as soon as possible, otherwise he would die here.

He took a deep breath, circulated the internal energy to the extreme, then suddenly jumped up, jumped onto the back of the python, and stabbed the python's eyes fiercely with the branch.

The python let out an even more shrill hiss and twisted its body frantically, trying to throw Xu Fu off.

Xu Fu held the python's body tightly and did not let go no matter how the python struggled.

He kept stabbing the python's eyes with branches until the python's eyes were completely blinded and it lost its ability to resist.

The python fell to the ground weakly, twitched a few times, and then stopped breathing.

Exhausted, Xu Fu rolled off the python's body and lay on the ground, gasping for breath.

Exhausted, Xu Fu, under the guidance of the spirit bird, struggled through the mountains and forests. The sun gradually set and the sky darkened. He needed to find a place to spend the night as soon as possible, otherwise he would be in greater danger at night when wild animals were roaming.

The spirit bird seemed to have noticed Xu Fu's predicament. It flew lower and chirped more urgently, as if urging him to speed up.

Finally, the bird stopped in front of a huge old tree. The trunk of the old tree was extremely thick, and its roots were intertwined, forming a natural tree hole.

The spirit bird flew to the tree hole, looked back at Xu Fu, then flew into the tree hole, chirping as if inviting him to come in.

Xu Fu walked to the ancient tree and carefully observed the tree hole. The tree hole was not big and could only accommodate one person. However, it was hidden enough to provide him with a safe shelter.

He decided to rest here for one night and continue looking for a safer place tomorrow.

He carefully got into the tree hole and found that it was more spacious than he had imagined. The inside of the tree hole was dry and ventilated, and it was also covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which was very comfortable.

He felt pleasantly surprised. It seemed that he could have a good sleep tonight.

He lay down on the fallen leaves, closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Xu Fu was awakened by the sound of birds singing. He opened his eyes and saw the bird standing at the entrance of the tree hole, singing happily.

He knew that the spirit bird was urging him to set off.

He sighed, knowing that he couldn't delay any longer. He had to leave here as soon as possible and find a truly safe place so that he could heal his wounds in peace.

He climbed out of the tree hole, thanked the spirit bird, and then followed the spirit bird into the depths of the forest.

Lingque took Xu Fu through the mountains and forests for a whole day. They climbed over mountains, crossed jungles, crossed streams, and finally came to a steep cliff.

The cliffs are so high and steep that it is almost impossible to climb.

Xu Fu felt a sense of despair. Was the spirit bird going to take him here to die?
However, the spirit bird did not stop. It flew to the edge of the cliff, chirped to Xu Fu, and then jumped off the cliff.

Xu Fu was startled and quickly ran to the edge of the cliff and looked down. He saw the bird circling over the cliff for a few times and then flew into a cave hidden on the cliff.

Xu Fu then realized that the spirit bird was not taking him here to die, but to a more secluded place.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his fear, and began to look for a way to climb the cliff.

The cliff was so steep that there was almost no place to stand. However, Xu Fu did not give up. He carefully observed the cliff, trying to find a crack to climb.

Finally, he found a narrow path hidden between trees and vines. This path was very dangerous, and if you were not careful, you would fall into the abyss.

But he had no other choice but to take the risk and give it a try.

He stepped onto the path carefully, holding on to the trees and vines on the cliff with both hands, and climbed up step by step.

The mountain wind whistled, making his clothes rustle, and making him feel even more frightened. But he didn't dare to stop, because he knew that if he stopped, he would never be able to reach the cave on the cliff.

After several hours of difficult climbing, he finally reached the entrance of the cave.

He crawled into the cave exhausted, felt dizzy and almost fainted on the ground.

He lay in the cave, gasping for breath, until his strength recovered a little, then he began to observe the surrounding environment.

The cave was more spacious than he had imagined, and it was very dry inside, with almost no feeling of dampness.

In the corner of the cave, there were some piles of hay and firewood, which seemed to be signs that someone had lived there before.

He was delighted, thinking that this cave was a perfect hiding place.

He felt relieved that he could finally have a good rest. The morning sun shone through the entrance of the cave and onto Xu Fu's face, dispelling the haze that had enveloped his heart. He stood up and stretched his muscles and bones, and felt that his injuries seemed to have improved, and his internal energy had also recovered a little.

He walked to the cave entrance, looking at the mountains in the distance, and his mind became more open. He took a deep breath, and the fresh air rushed into his lungs, making him feel refreshed.

He knew that he had to recover his strength as soon as possible to fight against the threat of the black dragon. He decided to use this time to heal his wounds and practice Taoism to enhance his strength.

He began to search the cave for resources that he could use. He found some herbs in the corner of the cave that could be used to treat injuries and relieve pain. He also found some firewood that he could use to make a fire so that he could keep warm at night and boil water for medicine.

Everything was ready, and he began to heal his wounds and practice. He first crushed the herbs and applied them to the wound, then sat cross-legged in the cave, circulating the Qi in his body to repair the damaged meridians.

As time went by, Xu Fu healed his wounds and practiced in the cave. The outside world seemed to have nothing to do with him. His daily life was very regular. After getting up in the morning, he would first practice Taoism, then pick herbs to treat his injuries. In the afternoon, he would continue to practice internal skills to enhance his strength. At night, he would light a fire to keep warm, boil water and boil medicine to improve his physical condition.

During this period of isolation, Xu Fu's state of mind also changed greatly. He gradually let go of the hatred and anger in his heart and became calmer and more indifferent. He began to think about the meaning of life and the responsibilities he shouldered.

He understood that he was not only fighting for himself, but also for those innocent people and to uphold justice in the world.

The calmer his mind was, the more advanced his Taoist skills became, and the stronger he became. He felt the inner Qi in his body becoming more and more abundant, his meridians becoming more and more resilient, and his body becoming stronger and stronger.

He believed that as long as he persisted, he would be able to defeat the black dragon, eradicate the evil forces, and bring peace to the world.

One day, when he was practicing in a cave, he suddenly heard a burst of rapid bird calls.

"Tweet... Tweet..."

He opened his eyes immediately and realized that it was the spirit bird that was alerting him.

He walked to the entrance of the cave and looked out. He saw a group of men in black approaching his direction in the distant forest.

The Black Dragon’s people are chasing us!

Xu Fu felt a chill in his heart, knowing that his peaceful life was over.

He took a deep breath, packed his luggage, and prepared for the upcoming battle.

He knew that this time, he had to go all out and not hold back at all.

He walked to the entrance of the cave and waited quietly for the man in black to arrive.

The men in black soon arrived in front of the cave and surrounded it, leaving Xu Fu no chance to escape.

"Xu Fu, we are here to take your life on the orders of Lord Black Dragon!" said a leader of the men in black coldly.

Xu Fu looked at the men in black in front of him without any expression on his face. He knew that these people were all lackeys of the Black Dragon, their hands were stained with blood, and it was not a pity for them to die.

"The Black Dragon is extremely evil and will be punished!" Xu Fu said coldly, "You have helped the tyrant to commit atrocities and will also be punished!"

"Hmph! You still dare to be stubborn even when death is imminent!" The leader of the men in black sneered and waved his hand to signal his men to take action.

The men in black immediately attacked Xu Fu with swords flashing and murderous intent.

Xu Fu was not afraid at all. He held a long spear and faced the attack from the man in black.

He was agile and his steps were graceful. The long spear in his hand was like a living thing. As he swung it, several men in black fell to the ground.

He also mastered the art of Taoism to perfection, and could summon the power of wind and thunder to attack the enemy at any time.

Although the men in black were numerous and powerful, they were like chickens and dogs in front of Xu Fu and were vulnerable.

The battle lasted for a long time, and the men in black fell one after another, and finally only the leader of the men in black was still standing.

The leader of the men in black looked at his companion who had fallen to the ground, his face full of fear. He had not expected Xu Fu's strength to be so strong, far beyond his imagination.

"You... who are you?" asked the leader of the men in black in a trembling voice.

Xu Fu looked at the man in black in front of him and a sneer appeared on his face.

"I'm here to take your lives!" he said coldly, then brandished a long spear and rushed towards the leader of the men in black.

The leader of the men in black was so frightened that he turned around and ran, trying to escape from there.

However, Xu Fu was faster than him and caught up with him in the blink of an eye. With a swing of his long spear, he killed him to the ground.

The battle was over, and the area in front of the cave was in a mess, with corpses of men in black everywhere.

Xu Fu stood among the pile of corpses, his face pale and his breath weak.

He knew that this was just the beginning. The Black Dragon would not give up. He would send more powerful enemies to deal with him.

Xu Fu stepped on the corpses and walked out of the cave. The bird was circling above his head, as if to guide him. He knew that the road to the black dragon's lair was bound to be full of thorns, but he did not look back.

He followed the rugged mountain road, overcoming all obstacles along the way, and finally came to the entrance of a canyon. The canyon had steep cliffs on both sides, and there was only a narrow passage for passage, and the terrain was dangerous.

Xu Fu knew that the Black Dragon had carefully considered choosing this place as its base. If he wanted to enter the canyon, he would probably encounter many obstacles.

He stepped into the canyon carefully. The air was filled with a faint smell of blood, which made him sick. He knew that a fierce battle had taken place here.

After walking for a while, he found some debris scattered on the ground, including human skeletons and corpses of wild animals. It was a horrifying scene.

Suddenly, a sinister laugh came from the front.

"Xu Fu, you are finally here! I have been waiting for you for a long time!"

With laughter, a group of men in black appeared on both sides of the canyon passage, holding bows and arrows, and surrounded Xu Fu.

"Black Dragon!" Xu Fu roared and clenched the long spear in his hand.

"Hahahaha!" The man in black made way for Black Dragon, who slowly walked out. He had a pale face, sinister eyes, and an evil aura emanating from his body.

"Xu Fu, you killed my men and ruined my plan. Today I will make you pay with blood!" Black Dragon said gritting his teeth.

"Your crimes are too numerous to list. Today is the day you die!" Xu Fu responded without showing any weakness.

"Hmph! How shameless!" The Black Dragon sneered and with a wave of his hand, the man in black immediately shot countless arrows at Xu Fu.

Arrows rained down, blocking all of Xu Fu's escape routes. Xu Fu quickly waved his long spear to block the incoming arrows.

He was agile and wielded his spear like the wind, blocking most of the arrows, but some still passed through his defense and hit his body.
(End of this chapter)