Zongman: I'm working hard to develop my daily life in the time-travel series

At this moment, in the afterglow of the setting sun, Shi Yu and Qin Hao walked side by side.

Shi Yu and Qin Hao walked in the afterglow of the setting sun, a gentle breeze brushing their hair and fluttering their long robes.

Shi Yu was filled with an indescribable gratitude and respect, and he was determined to express his thanks to Qin Hao.

"Master, thank you for your guidance and teachings all this time," Shi Yu said.

Qin Hao smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with approval, "Shi Yu, you are a smart and diligent disciple. Your progress makes me feel gratified."

He stopped and looked at the setting golden-red sun in the sky. "However, there are still many difficulties and challenges waiting for you on the path of cultivation. You must persevere and work hard."

Shi Yu nodded in understanding and took out a small, exquisite box from his waist and handed it to Qin Hao.

The box is silvery-white, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

"This is a small gift I prepared carefully; please accept it," Shi Yu said softly.

Qin Hao took the box, gently opened it, and found a green jade pendant inside.

The pendant has a delicate and elegant shape, and is inlaid with a crystal-clear amethyst, like the brightest star in the night sky.

He exclaimed in surprise, "What a wonderful gift!"

“This is a natural amethyst stone that I found in the mountains, and I specially made this pendant for you.”

Shi Yu said, "Master, I can never repay your kindness in teaching me. This is just a small gift, please accept it."

Qin Hao smiled with immense satisfaction, looking at his disciple with warm and steady eyes. "Shi Yu, I have felt your sincerity. This gift is not important. In my eyes, your growth and progress are the most precious reward."

Shi Yu nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Master! It is because of your careful cultivation and guidance that I am where I am today."

Qin Hao gently patted Shi Yu on the shoulder, "You are a promising young man. You still have a long way to go. Please don't stop moving forward. Cultivation is always a process of continuous learning and growth."

Shi Yu looked at Qin Hao sincerely, his eyes shining with determination and resolve. "I will remember your teachings, Master..." Shi Yu stood silently in front of the Ascension Tower, looking at the wooden board covered with notices, and an indescribable sense of loss welled up in his heart.

Effective today, Shi Yu is hereby ordered to leave due to his overly intimate relationship with Bai Zhi, the daughter of the sect leader. This is to protect the reputation of Dengxian Tower.

This sudden misunderstanding plunged him into great distress.

Shi Yu couldn't imagine that his ordinary interactions with Bai Zhi would be misinterpreted as an intimate relationship; his time with her was just ordinary conversation and mutual help.

He smiled wryly as he pondered how to handle this awkward situation.

In fact, Shi Yu chose to remain silent and not explain in detail not because he was powerless to refute, but because he wanted to protect Bai Zhi and avoid the curious gazes of his friends.

However, Shi Yu eventually realized that all of this was not a coincidence, but rather Bai Chengming's doing to cover up their true plan.

He knew that Bai Chengming was only using this misunderstanding as a cover to protect them.

Shi Yu went deep into the Su Kingdom to investigate the situation and convey important information to Dengxian Tower and other sects. This was a task entrusted to him by Bai Chengming. The light shone down, outlining the corners of his smiling lips.

Chapter 648 The 'Plant Elder' Who Controls the Power of Plants

Shi Yu was filled with determination; he firmly believed that he could overcome this predicament both internally and externally.

Looking at the announcement, he silently made up his mind to prove his innocence and loyalty with his actions.

Shi Yu stood silently outside the Ascension Tower, successfully deceiving Ye Rufeng and the other cultivators by using the identity of a boy troubled by emotions.

They sympathized with and cared for him, especially those who had formed friendships with him.

For a moment, a warm and caring atmosphere filled Shi Yu's surroundings.

However, in this warm atmosphere, a mysterious old man particularly caught Shi Yu's attention.

This old man was no ordinary person; he was a master with the ability to control plants.

He wore tattered cloth clothes, carried a flower basket covered with vines on his back, and his long, thin, gray beard resembled a withered tree branch.

The journey was long, and out of curiosity about the old man, Shi Yu decided to strike up a conversation with him.

"Senior, may I ask where you come from?" Shi Yu dared not directly ask the old man about his identity and cultivation.

The old man smiled and looked up at Shi Yu. "Young friend, you are a very discerning young man. I am the 'Plant Elder' who can control the power of plants."

Upon hearing this title, Shi Yu was shocked.

The Elder of Plants is a renowned figure in the cultivation world, possessing unparalleled ability to manipulate the power of nature.

"Elder Plant, I've heard you possess extraordinary power. May I ask what your purpose is in coming here?" Shi Yu remained somewhat wary of the old man.

The plant elder smiled and said, "I was once healed by Ye Rufeng and received his kindness. I am here to escort him to the Su Kingdom."

Shi Yu pondered for a moment, perhaps this plant elder was genuinely repaying a debt of gratitude, and not acting with ulterior motives.

Shi Yu's eyes were fixed on the center, and Ye Rufeng's smile and their friendship flashed through his mind.

Suddenly, a loud noise broke the silence, and Shi Yu immediately stopped and frowned.

He looked around warily, trying to find the direction from which the sound came.

Just then, a shocking scene appeared in his sight—a huge stone slab suddenly fell from the sky, pressing Ye Rufeng down into the center.

Shi Yu's expression changed drastically, his heart raced, and he rushed over to try and save Ye Rufeng.

Without hesitation, he unleashed his most powerful strength, and a surge of energy erupted from his body, forming a transparent shield that covered Ye Rufeng.

Shi Yu's eyes were fixed on the front, and a figure gradually emerged from the darkness.

His figure was tall and upright, dressed in a long black robe, like a dark shadow in the night.

He held a longsword that gleamed with silver light, a faint smile on his face.

With effortless skill, he wielded his sword and miraculously and expertly rescued Ye Rufeng from being trapped under the stone slab 773.

Shi Yu stared in disbelief at everything before him.

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, confirming that the mysterious old man truly existed, and his heart was filled with admiration and curiosity for this plant elder.

He wanted to learn more about the mysterious old man, and just as he was about to continue asking questions, suddenly a dense rain of arrows poured down from the sky.

Dark clouds spread, and sharp arrows streaked across the sky like the pointer of death. At this moment, the pointer pointed towards Shi Yu and the others.

Ye Rufeng, the mysterious old man, and the other cultivators quickly formed a defensive formation, cooperating seamlessly with each other.

Chapter 649 Fighting Side by Side with the Mysterious Old Man

"Watch out! Don't let them get any closer!" Ye Rufeng shouted, while swinging his longsword to repel the arrows.

Everyone stood closely together and worked in concert.

Shi Yu felt a powerful aura around him, as if a huge force was firmly gathering everyone together.

The tacit understanding that gradually formed during this crisis deeply impressed him.

As the situation intensified, Ye Rufeng was surprised to see the mysterious old man swiftly duck and deflect the arrow with a force that didn't even make a sound. Shi Yu gripped his sword hilt tightly, sweat dripping from his forehead. He realized that the battle before him was not going to be easy.

Arrows rained down relentlessly, leaving no chance of escape.

He tried to avoid the rain of arrows, but still felt a sharp pain pierce his shoulder.

"Ah!" Shi Yu exclaimed, his body trembling slightly.

"Shi Yu! Are you alright?" Ye Rufeng rushed over, shielding himself from the rain of arrows as he anxiously inquired.

I'm fine, I just got shot by an arrow. Shi Yu tried to control his pain and forced a smile.

Everyone immediately realized that Shi Yu had been shot with an arrow.

The mysterious old man ducked down with lightning speed and rushed toward Shi Yu. He quickly detoxified and stopped the bleeding, and applied herbal plaster to the wound to prevent further bleeding.

Thanks to your timely arrival! Thank you for saving me! Shi Yu looked at the mysterious old man gratefully.

The mysterious old man nodded, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

He surveyed his surroundings, trying to find traces of the enemy.

The attack came too suddenly and too fiercely; he knew his opponent was no ordinary person. Just as Shi Yu and the other cultivators showed expressions of surprise, the mysterious old man's body moved like a ghost through the rain of arrows.

He caught numerous arrows with extraordinary speed and then forcefully flung them all back.

Every counterattack was precise and accurate, with almost no mistakes.

Shi Yu and the other cultivators stared in disbelief at the scene before them, realizing that the mysterious old man's strength was extraordinary.

This was a skill far more powerful than anyone they had ever seen before, a martial art seemingly from a fairyland.

The mysterious old man, enduring excruciating pain, retaliated against the enemy, and the rain of arrows he fired back struck all the enemies hiding in the shadows who coveted their treasure.

The enemies were pierced by the rain of arrows they themselves had fired, leaving deep imprints on countless lives. Suddenly, a man in black appeared in a flash, wielding a larger arrow, and launched an even more ferocious attack on them.

The rain of arrows was even denser and more intense than before, as if it were about to engulf the people in front of them.

Ye Rufeng was filled with anxiety. He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, preparing to face this even more dangerous battle.

The mysterious old man remained calm and did his best to protect Ye Rufeng.

He waved his long robe, like a ghost traversing time and space, flickering uncertainly amidst the rain of arrows (Zhao Zhaohao).

Seeing that the situation was not good, Shi Yu drew his sword without hesitation to block some of the arrows and fought alongside the mysterious old man.

They worked together seamlessly, doing their utmost to withstand the enemy's attack.

Shi Yu gripped the sword hilt tightly, his body radiating a powerful aura.

"Shi Yu! We cannot back down!" the mysterious old man said in a calm and firm voice.

Shi Yu nodded, his gaze fixed firmly on the approaching rain of arrows.

Chapter 650 I'll cover for you, go find that man in black.

In dire straits, he could feel a power rising from the depths of his heart, a power that filled him with confidence.

After dozens of moves, the rain of arrows gradually subsided, and the man in black appeared somewhat tired.

At this moment, the mysterious old man and Shi Yu saw a rare opportunity to defeat them.

The two pounced on the man in black in perfect unison, their sword energy crisscrossing as their storm-like attacks trapped him among the crowd.

The man in black's expression shifted rapidly, and for a moment he was powerless to fight back.

Seeing that defeat was inevitable, he let out a cold laugh, "You are still far from qualified to fight me!" Shi Yu felt an even stronger threat and a sense of urgency rose in his heart.

Arrows rained down like a torrential downpour, densely and fiercely attacking his location.

He could feel the sharpness and power of each arrow, and a sense of crisis arose spontaneously.

The mysterious old man nimbly protected Ye Rufeng and the other cultivators, but at the same time he noticed Shi Yu's actions.

He had a special trust in Shi Yu, knowing that he possessed extraordinary abilities.

Seeing Shi Yu facing his predicament, the mysterious old man came up with a plan.

"Shi Yu!" the mysterious old man shouted, "I'll cover for you, you go find that man in black!"

Shi Yu immediately understood the mysterious old man's intention. He nodded and quickly disappeared into the rain of arrows.

The sword danced in his hand, its flashes like lightning and its energy crisscrossing with each strike.

The man in black amidst the rain of arrows saw Shi Yu charging towards him and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

However, he was still powerless against Shi Yu's powerful offensive. Shi Yu took a deep breath to calm himself down.

He knew he couldn't just sit and wait to die; he had to find out where these archers were hiding.

He secretly left the formation and carefully moved through the woods, his movements agile and swift.

Ye Rufeng was worried when he saw Shi Yu leave the formation. He knew that Shi Yu would not back down easily, but the current situation was already very dangerous, and the opponent's strength also frightened him.

Shi Yu wielded his longsword, which condensed endless sword energy.

He moved forward with a light, leaping motion, each step perfectly avoiding the rain of arrows on the ground.

The forest was shrouded in dense darkness, the towering trees and lush shrubs disappearing into the night.

However, this did not hinder Shi Yu's keen perception.

With his keen intuition, he quickly searched for the archer's hiding place in the darkness.

Suddenly, he sensed a faint killing intent emanating from among the branches and leaves.

A sense of urgency arose in Shi Yu's heart, and he immediately quickened his pace. The mysterious old man's expression was solemn, his eyes flashing with a determined light.

He waved his protective spell, transforming the powerful rain of arrows into magnificent and sturdy barriers of true energy, protecting Ye Rufeng and the other cultivators.

This little fellow is certainly adventurous, but it seems he possesses some special abilities. The mysterious old man couldn't help but admire him.

Shi Yu leaped to the side of the mysterious old man, gazing expectantly at the protective barrier formed by his true energy.