Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Being Adopted

Darkish Wooden Forest was a haven for cultivators of all ranges. It was well-known that the outer ring of the forest housed weaker Religious Beasts, and the deeper one ventured inside, the extra perilous it grew to become.

Why did I select that place for coaching? It was the best location within the North March province the place I resided, and it was additionally in shut proximity to the Flying Sword Lotus Sect.

The check to turn out to be an Elder of the sect was approaching, and earlier than bringing Tang Yusheng there, I needed to first attain the rank of Elder. Solely with that authority might I tackle a brand new disciple for the sect. Nevertheless, it might nonetheless be a couple of years earlier than the sect would obtain their regular batch of disciples.

With that in thoughts, I made my method towards the forest, stopping at a tavern known as Lifeless Man’s Nest. It was the only real tavern close to the Darkish Wooden and a preferred gathering place for cultivators. Those that sought to enter the Darkish Wooden would make a cease there, in addition to these coming back from it. Many sects despatched their disciples there for coaching, and having a tavern close by allowed them to remain for prolonged durations.

I nonetheless wore the darkish gown I had obtained from the assembly. It served as a great disguise to hide my cultivation from early-stage Basis Institution cultivators and under. Nevertheless, these extra highly effective than that might simply see by means of it.

The Spatial Pouch I had acquired proved to be fairly helpful, offering ample area for provisions and potential treasures I’d come throughout.

Thus, I used to be ready to enterprise into the woods, however it was prudent to make a cease and absolutely restore my vitality earlier than coming into.

“I would really like a room for the night time,” I requested from the person behind the counter.

As the person could not sense my cultivation stage, he handled me with respect. “Positive factor. Room 28 is accessible, and since you might be an esteemed visitor, the primary night time is complimentary.”

I used to be delighted to listen to that! Not that I lacked funds, however saving cash was all the time a pleasing end result. I expressed my gratitude to the person as he handed me the room key.

Simply as I turned to go upstairs, a youth blocked my path. He gave the impression to be round 17 or 18 years outdated and barely shorter than me, standing at 1.82 meters in peak.

Pointing at my chest, the youth requested the person behind the counter, “Why does he get a free night time and I do not?”

After all, it needed to be some smug younger grasp getting in my method. I could not have anticipated something totally different. I gave the youth a disdainful look, inspecting him from head to toe, instantly sensing his cultivation on the Eighth Layer. He was no match for me, that was for certain.

The person behind the counter wore a nervous expression as he addressed the younger grasp, “We will not supply a free night time to everybody, or our enterprise would crumble. It is reserved for friends of excessive standing.”

“H-Excessive standing?” the younger grasp stuttered, his face flushing with anger. nove/lB-1n

“You,” he pointed at me, “Give me your room at no cost, or I am going to train you a lesson.”

I burst into laughter. I imply, come on, how might I maintain again? The sight of this younger grasp together with his infantile face making an attempt to intimidate me was simply too amusing. As an alternative of concern, it made me need to burst out laughing.

“Get out of my method,” I mentioned, shoving him apart, as he was blocking the staircase.

The younger grasp could not deal with it anymore! He clenched his fists, channeling his Qi into each of them, “Mighty Ear-”

However earlier than he might end his martial artwork method, another person intervened, grabbing his fist.

It was one other youth wearing the identical apparel, presumably from the identical sect.

“Senior brother, why did you cease me?” the younger grasp requested.

The newcomer paid no consideration to it, and as an alternative gazed at me, “be cautious within the forest,” he warned, pulling the younger grasp away by the arm, and so they rapidly left.

I might sense the newcomer’s energy. It was that of a twelfth layer cultivator! Barely above my very own stage. Since I had no data of his particular martial arts, it was tough to find out who would emerge victorious in a battle between us.

The person behind the counter let loose a sigh of aid, grateful {that a} combat hadn’t damaged out inside his tavern, which might have spelled catastrophe for his institution. The opposite cultivators sitting at wood tables, engaged in conversations in regards to the Darkish Wooden, all turned their curious gazes towards me.

“Who’s that?” they whispered amongst themselves.

Frankly, I wasn’t thrilled about being the focal point. It solely invited bother, and now, along with the younger grasp and his senior brother, there have been doubtless others who would search confrontation with me. What a trouble.

I attempted to dismiss these ideas and proceeded to my assigned room, quantity 28, which turned out to be a easy area with minimal luxuries. It was to be anticipated, contemplating the general construction of the tavern. Nevertheless, this simplicity was not a downside. As a cultivator, all I wanted was a mat for meditation and a quiet place. We have been heading to the Darkish Wooden for coaching, not for an opulent resort.

Sleep was of little significance to me. I merely wanted to totally immerse myself in meditation, diligently practising my cultivation artwork, and that may fulfill my want for relaxation as effectively.

That is precisely what I did for a whole day, secluded in my room, earlier than lastly departing from the tavern and coming into the Darkish Wooden.

I had no thought what to anticipate, however I did know one factor: following the well-trodden path could be silly. The forest was teeming with cultivators, and exposing myself in open and apparent locations would solely invite extra bother.

Due to this fact, I veered off the trail, utilizing my palms to softly push apart the overgrown bushes, whereas remaining alert to my environment to keep away from any surprises from beasts or fellow cultivators.

The preliminary elements of the forest did not pose many risks, however as I ventured deeper, a definite sense of being watched descended upon me. Whoever or no matter it was, they believed I used to be oblivious to their presence, but they continued to tail me.

Searching for a second of respite, I made my method towards a close-by river, crouching right down to quench my thirst. It was exactly at that second when somebody emerged from the bushes, charging in direction of me with clear intent to kill.