He Sheng lived in the thatched cottage, rising at dawn to work and resting at sunset like any ordinary mortal.
No one knew how much time had passed.
He had become disheveled, his face covered in a long beard, looking every bit like a madman.
One day, a troop of men entered the mountains where the thatched cottage stood and, by chance, arrived at the place where He Sheng was working.
The Azure Armor General leading them spotted He Sheng and called out.
"Hey, Old Man!"
Hearing this, He Sheng shook his head and ignored him.
The Azure Armor General was displeased. He swung down from his horse, strode up to He Sheng with a whip in hand, and glared at him. "This General is speaking to you. Are you deaf?"
He Sheng looked up at him, shook his head with a smile, and continued working without acknowledging him.
The Azure Armor General flew into a rage and lashed He Sheng with his whip.
He Sheng paused, but still ignored him and continued working.
"How outrageous! You old man have no manners at all. Let This General teach you a lesson!"
Smack—
He continued whipping He Sheng, yet it caused him no harm whatsoever.
After whipping him for a long while, the Azure Armor General grew tired. He tossed away the whip, drew his blade, and slashed it at He Sheng.
Unexpectedly, with a crack, the great blade struck He Sheng and broke apart.
The Azure Armor General was stunned, as were the soldiers around him.
"Y-you... are you human or Ghost?" The Azure Armor General unconsciously backed away, fear rising in his heart and showing on his face.
"Finished? Did you enjoy yourself? Since you did, why don't you get the hell out of here?!" He Sheng finally spoke,