Grandpa, times have changed.

Edible...humans?!

Xu Xing felt a sudden tightness in his heart:
"Master, you..."

Seeing Xu Xing's speechless expression, Wu Shi was not surprised.

"That's right, I am the fiftieth human in this 'world' to withstand the onslaught of spiritual energy and survive."

If it weren't for the sudden problems and turmoil within their ranks, he probably would have died long ago.

He will never forget that experience!
"Who are they? And why do they want to..."

Could it be an experiment?

Xu Xing's mind flashed through some classic plots of aliens modifying humans.

"The ones who did these things are 'Cang,' who are the true rulers of this world. As for why they did it," Wu Shi said with a bitter expression.

"It's just for developing new dishes."

Developing new dishes?!

Xu Xing was stunned.

"You didn't expect that, did you?"

He learned all of this from casual conversations among several members of the Cang clan after he was 'dealt with'.

As for precautions...

How could they possibly guard against a prepared food item?
Because he knew his own situation and the situation of humanity in this world, he named himself 'Wu Shi' in order to remember everything he had experienced.

"Xiao Xing, do you think the Condensation Realm is powerful?" he suddenly asked.

"Of course it's amazing!" Xu Xing replied without hesitation.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that one can fly without relying on external objects is already a "divine skill" from myths and legends.

Not to mention that the abilities of cultivators at the Condensation Realm are far more than these.

“Impressive…” Wu Shi’s tone became complicated. “Xiao Xing, you think the Condensation Realm is impressive, but what if I told you that this is only the beginning of being qualified to sit on the dinner table?”

Have they just earned the right to be served at the dinner table?

This is Ningyi, capable of flying and escaping into the earth; even if Cang is strong...

"How could that be!" Xu Xing retorted instinctively.

"You may not want to believe it, but this is the truth."

As Wu Shi recalled what had happened 'there', a hint of emotion crept into his voice.

“Even stronger than Condensing Unity are Forging Godhood, Nourishing Self, Evolving Void, and Harmonizing the Dao. And these are just what I know…”

He paused here, speaking in a joking tone.

"You mentioned immortality before. Ningyi may not be able to achieve it, but if it were Yanxu or Hedao, perhaps they could."

"..."

Can even immortality be achieved?

Seeing his silence, Wu Shi couldn't help but sigh softly:
"Although I don't know what your 'world' is like, if I'm not mistaken, it should be a world dominated by 'humans'."

Yes, although he didn't know what Xiao Xing's original 'world' was like, all the stories he told indicated that he came from a very stable 'world' where, at least, survival wasn't too difficult.

Xu Xing remained silent.

A world dominated by 'humans' could indeed be considered...

Seeing that he still didn't speak, Wu Shi smiled.

Actually, there's another point: he's quite envious of Xiao Xing.

All the stories Xiao Xing told featured 'humans' as the main characters, and Xiao Xing himself genuinely believed that this was normal.

And he...

Although he was determined to change the status quo, it is undeniable that the human race in this world is not the so-called 'protagonist' as in Xiao Xing's story.

It's not even a 'supporting role'...

protagonist.

He never dared to hope that the human race could become the dominant force in this world, like the Cang race.

All he sought was to secure a peaceful place for humanity, so that it would no longer become food for other races.

But even on this point, he wasn't very confident...

"Alright." Wu Shi patted Xu Xing on the shoulder.

“I also hid my past from you, so we’re even now.”

I'm saying all this just to put Xiao Xing's mind at ease.

"Go back and rest early; you can't miss tomorrow's training."

"Also, don't tell Xue Ning about these things."

Xue Ning is not like Xiao Xing; she is more naive, and it's too early to tell her these things.

"Yes! I understand." Xu Xing solemnly agreed. "Master, you should also get some rest."

"Well, let's go."

Xu Xing then turned and left.

Although he still had some questions to ask, he knew now was not the time to ask.

But at this moment, the renewed sense of urgency in his heart brought a thought to mind.

after……

Let's try harder.

As Wu Shi watched Xu Xing's figure disappear into the bamboo house, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Soon, he turned and looked into the distance.

The full moon hung high in the sky, and the stars shone brightly.

The cool moonlight shone down, adding to the desolation of the world.

Actually, there was one sentence in Xiao Xing's stories that he agreed with.

A teacher is one who imparts knowledge, teaches skills, and resolves doubts.

Preaching, teaching...

He doesn't know if he can do it well, but he will do his best.

As for offering solutions, he wasn't the kind of wise man who could easily see into people's hearts, nor did he have the ability to soothe others with a few words. Therefore, he could only resort to the most basic method—

He shared his own experiences to let Xiao Xing know that he, as her mentor, also had a past that no one else knew about, thus helping Xiao Xing to put aside his unease.

"Hopefully this will work..."

……

……

……

Early the next morning.

Wu Shi set off early.

Not long after he left, Bie Xuening woke Xu Xing up and forcibly dragged him off the bed.

After finishing a porridge made from an unknown grain, the two began their morning practice.

However, it lies on a level unseen by the two.

Chi Jiuyu was squatting by the pool, looking sullen.

Last night, she witnessed the entire conversation between her grandmaster and her uncle.

I felt very angry and frustrated when I heard it.

As I thought about it, I became even angrier and more frustrated.

She spent the entire night thinking about what her master had said!

Up until now, she felt a surge of anger trapped inside her, unable to release even a fraction of it, and she felt like she was about to explode!
Hey!
Having a lot of pent-up anger with nowhere to vent it, Chi Jiuyu threw a few punches at the people in front of her before looking up at the two people practicing swordsmanship.

Bie Xuening was very focused, each sword strike was just right, and the air hummed.

It seemed that there was nothing else in his eyes except for the sword.

In comparison, Xu Xing, who only decided to work hard last night, is much less impressive.

At first, he was able to focus on practicing swordsmanship, but gradually he reverted to his old, half-dead, somewhat lifeless state.

Making a decision is not difficult.

Many people make resolutions every day.

But very few people can actually stick with it.

Xu Xing was clearly not the type to persevere.

At least not my current senior uncle.

Chi Jiuyu thought to himself.

Mingming's initial senior apprentice was just an ordinary person who had a short attention span, wanted to give up as soon as things got tough, and didn't have much perseverance or willpower.

But what happened afterward that turned him into the kind of person who is always on edge and dares not relax for even a moment?

……

...Meanwhile, on the east side of the bamboo forest where Xu Xing and his apprentices lived.

Beyond two mountains, at the foot of the third mountain.

There is also a lush bamboo forest.

Each bamboo stalk soars into the clouds; the thinner ones are as thick as a bowl, while the thickest ones are so large that two people cannot encircle them.

The lush green bamboo stalks gleam with a faint silvery sheen, and each bamboo leaf has intersecting bright silver veins.

A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, and a sea of ​​silver light shimmered.

Moon Crown Bamboo.

Legend has it that a howling moon wolf once perished here.

Subsequently, the body of the Howling Moon Wolf was recovered, but the remaining blood still altered the surrounding environment and created this Moon Crown Bamboo Forest.

Originally just an ordinary species of bear, after eating this bamboo, they were transformed and even reached the Fetal Breathing Realm, thus calling themselves the 'Moon Crown Bear' clan.

"Howling Moon Demon Wolf..."

High up.

Wu Shi used his magic to isolate himself and squinted at the Moon Crown Bamboo Forest below.

We dare not slack off in the slightest.

After all, that was the Howling Moon Wolf clan, known as the 'darlings of the moon'.

To put it bluntly, any adult Howling Moon Wolf that comes here could easily slaughter all living beings within a radius of 100,000 miles.

However, it is such a remote place.

The Howling Moon Wolf, which should have crushed everything with overwhelming force, is dead!

Perhaps there are exaggerations involved, or perhaps it's just a rumor.

But this kind of thing...

I would rather trust it to have it than to trust it to have nothing.

Better safe than sorry!
With a slight thought, Wu Shi transformed into a streak of light and swooped down.

But he did not choose the few bamboo trees in the very center of the bamboo grove that were entirely silvery, as if they were cast in silver.

Instead, they chose the next tier, a spirit bamboo that was only partially silvered and still retained some green.

hum~
The light flashed and disappeared in an instant.

The bamboo, which takes one person to encircle, is broken off directly at the root, with a smooth and flat cut surface.

Drops of silvery liquid seeped from the cut surface, and the refreshing fragrance of bamboo and wood lingered in the bamboo forest.

Right at this moment!
The Moon Crown Bear King, a creature the size of a small mountain, with silver-gray fur all over its body and a round moon crown on its head, suddenly opened its eyes, its back against the Moon Crown Bamboo.

Its silver eyes, filled with hostility, swept around.

"who!"

The thunderous roar stirred up a howling wind, causing the crescent-shaped bamboo trees, each requiring a person's embrace, to tremble violently.

The violent energy spread out, creating a heavy sense of oppression.

The peak level of embryonic breathing was displayed without reservation!
Soon, he spotted the streak of light carrying the Moon Crown Bamboo, which rose back into the sky and disappeared into the distance, and his eyes narrowed.

Magic!

It is a state of perfect concentration!
A sense of fear welled up in my heart, and I quickly lowered my head, not daring to look any further.

Just then, several Luna Bears ran over.

They are much smaller than the Moon Crown Bear King, with the same silver-gray fur, short and thick limbs, and bright silver eyes.

They were all at the Qi Refining stage, with only the two in front of them reaching the Fetal Breathing stage.

"Your Majesty!"

One of the cultivators at the Fetal Breathing Realm, a Moon Crown Bear with a scar on its right eye and holding a Moon Crown Bamboo shoot in its hand, stepped forward and shouted loudly.

"Should we report this to the Envoy of the Moonlit Dragon?"

There is only one outcome between the Fetal Breathing Realm and the Upper Condensation Realm.

That is death!

The only solution is to report to the Chayue Dragon clan, which also has members at the Condensation Realm.

however……

"Let's pretend nothing happened today."

The Moon Corona Bear King gave an answer that no Moon Corona Bear could understand.

“But Your Majesty, he stole our Moon Crown Bamboo!” said another Moon Crown Bear at the Fetal Breathing Realm.

“No, that was a gift from me to him,” the Moon Crown Bear King said solemnly.

what?
A gift from the King?

The Lunar Bears looked at each other in bewilderment.

Is that really... true?
"I am the king, do you not listen to me?"

The Moon Crown Bear King's gaze swept over the bears, and wherever it went, every Moon Crown Bear lowered its head.

"Alright, everyone go back to what you were doing. Let's not talk about this anymore."

Although the Luna Bears were still somewhat confused, they obediently left.

The Moon Crown Bear clan believes that strength is paramount!

The king is the most powerful, so whatever he says goes!
Only after all the Moon Crown Bears had left did the Moon Crown Bear King sit down again under the thickest Moon Crown Bamboo, his eyes flashing with complex emotions completely different from his rugged appearance.

"An unknown realm of Unity exists..."

This is a bit of a problem.

The only threat he had ever seen was the Frostflame Lizard clan in the poisonous pool behind the seven mountains.

Now, out of nowhere, there's a being at the Unity Realm who's capable of disrupting the balance...

Fortunately, the being at the Condensation Realm seemed to be wary of the Moon Dragon behind them, so he simply cut down the Moon Crown Bamboo and left, without any intention of starting a conflict with them.

That being the case.

He would be even less likely to provoke conflict.

After all, in this day and age, just being alive is already incredibly difficult.

As for reporting to the Shaking Moon Dragon Clan...

Those Moon Dragons were all incredibly greedy and had violent tempers.

Now, they have even received a decree from the Howling Moon Wolf Clan, saying they are searching for the lost 'ingredients'?
Every time they come, they take away a large amount of resources, and if they're unhappy, they'll even devour the Moon Bear.

Therefore, he would never report it unless absolutely necessary!

Hey~
Of the entire Moon Crown Bear clan, only I possess relatively normal intelligence; the rest…

They are all impulsive and easily angered, speaking and acting without thinking at all, almost like they haven't fully transformed.

The Moon Crown Bear Clan...

Will we ever find a way to survive in this cruel world?
He felt increasingly melancholy.

……

……

the other side.

Wu Shi carried several Moon Crown Bamboo plants, but instead of returning immediately, he took a stroll in the air.

Only after confirming that no cultivators from the Moon Crown Bear clan had pursued him did he finally carry the Moon Crown Bamboo back to the bamboo forest.

bamboo forest.

Bie Xuening was still practicing her swordplay. Xu Xing originally wanted to lie down and rest for a while, but he was pulled up instead.

The main problem was that Bie Xuening threatened him with a bamboo stick.

They said they'd beat him if he dared to slack off.

emm...

Being whipped by the master was alright, but being whipped by the little girl-like senior sister...

To be honest, Xu Xing's pride couldn't accept it, so he gritted his teeth and persevered.

Chi Jiuyu, who had been looking forward to it for a while, was disappointed!

If my martial uncle also gets hit, then he'll be in the same boat as me!

Even if I'm hung up by my master and whipped like a top in the future, thinking about this incident will comfort me a lot...

"Get out of the way!"

A familiar voice came from the sky.

A huge shadow was cast.

The two people who were practicing swordsmanship stopped and quickly moved aside to the edge of the pool.

Because he ran too fast and his whole body was sore from practicing swordsmanship, Xu Xing almost fell in front of Chi Jiuyu.

It gave her another big fright. (End of Chapter)