Qin Bo squatted down and gently stroked Black Charcoal's head, sighing:
"Black Charcoal, I have to go on a long trip this time, and I'm afraid I can't take you with me. You have to take good care of yourself."
Black Charcoal seemed to understand him.
Its pair of emerald green eyes stared straight at Qin Bo, and it meowed as if in response.
Qin Bo packed his bags and took one last look at Black Charcoal before turning to leave.
But as soon as he reached the door, he felt something furry brush against his leg.
Looking down, Black Charcoal had followed him without him noticing and was now looking at him pitifully.
Qin Bo smiled helplessly.
He bent down and picked up Black Charcoal, pondering for a moment before saying, "Forget it, since you're such a magical little thing, you can come with me. Maybe you can be of help along the way."
With Black Charcoal in tow, Qin Bo met up with old Taoist Songhe and the others.
Du Sanniang saw Black Charcoal in Qin Bo's arms and couldn't help but laugh:
"Little handsome guy, you're even bringing such a little trinket with you. But this black cat looks quite clever."
Qin Bo scratched his head embarrassedly, "It kept following me, and I couldn't bear to leave it behind."
The old Taoist Songhe glanced at Black Charcoal and nodded slightly, "It's fine, let it come along. It might even come in handy."
Li Dong and his wife, Li Ergou, and the others stood at the entrance of the village, their eyes full of concern and reluctance.
Li Dong stepped forward and patted Qin Bo's shoulder forcefully, saying:
"Bozi, be careful in everything when you're out there."
"If you encounter any difficulties, find a way to send a message back. Our village may be small, but everyone will help you."
A warm current surged in Qin Bo's heart, and his eyes turned slightly red.
He nodded and said, "Brother Dong, don't worry, I'll take care of myself. You guys should also pay attention at home. If there's any trouble, don't try to handle it alone, just send me a message."
Li Dong's wife stepped forward and handed over a package, which was bulging with contents, saying:
"Bozi, here are some dry food and a few clothes for you to take with you. Don't be stingy with eating or wearing them when you're out there."
Qin Bo took the package and said gratefully, "Sister-in-law, thank you, you've gone to a lot of trouble."
Li Ergou scratched his head and chuckled, "Brother Bo, when you come back, you have to tell me all the interesting things you've seen outside."
Qin Bo replied with a smile, "Definitely, Ergou, you take care of things at home and help me watch the house!"
After everyone gave their instructions, Qin Bo carried his luggage, took Black Charcoal, and embarked on the journey with the old Taoist Songhe and the others.
Along the way, scenes from the village constantly flashed through Qin Bo's mind.
The villagers' simplicity and enthusiasm strengthened his determination to work hard to become stronger and protect everyone.
"Young Qin, cultivate well! If you want to have the heart to protect others, then you need to have great strength!"
The old Taoist Songhe said earnestly to Qin Bo as they walked.
Qin Bo nodded forcefully, his eyes firm, "Senior, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."
Along the way, they crossed mountains and ridges, passing through an ancient forest.
A faint mist permeated the forest, making it gloomy and silent.
Occasionally, strange beast roars could be heard, arousing vigilance.
Black Charcoal perked up its ears in Qin Bo's arms, its eyes vigilantly watching its surroundings.
A low growl came from its throat.
Qin Bo gently stroked Black Charcoal, signaling it not to be nervous.
What Qin Bo didn't know was that old Taoist Songhe exchanged glances with the other two.
Each of them became fully alert.
"Whoosh!"
A burst of white mist spread out from both sides of the forest.
"Meow!"
Following Black Charcoal's urgent cry, Qin Bo also looked ahead.
The sound of a suona horn came over.
A group of people dressed in white rushed out of the white mist.
At the same time, a group of people in red clothes rushed out from behind.
"Red and White Twin Evils!"
The old Taoist Songhe uttered these four words with a solemn expression.
Qin Bo's heart tightened upon hearing this.
He naturally knew what these things were.
They saw a procession dressed in white, their faces as pale as paper, their eyes hollow and cold, with a coffin carried behind them.
They held white banners, and with each step, a faint trail of white frost was left on the ground.
The group dressed in red had bizarre red paint smeared on their faces.
A large red bridal sedan chair swayed unsteadily.
The procession grinned, revealing rows of eerie teeth, holding red lanterns in their hands.
The lanterns burned with a dark green flame, emitting waves of chill.
Qin Bo hugged Black Charcoal tightly, circulating his vital energy throughout his body, and waited in full readiness.
Du Sanniang looked at Qin Bo's appearance and teased him.
"Little brother, don't be nervous. Leave these things to us. If the tiger doesn't show its might, they'll think we're sick cats?"
After speaking, the three of them unleashed their full auras.
A layer of red light covered their bodies.
This was the mark of the second level, the Blood Condensation Realm, where vital energy could condense into form.
However, Qin Bo wasn't nervous; he was excited. Finally, more anomalies were coming to his door.
"Senior masters, why don't you take a break and watch this junior perform?"
Du Sanniang and Chen Feng were both stunned. They didn't expect Qin Bo to say such a thing.
In their eyes, although Qin Bo had some talent, he had only cultivated for a short time.
Facing the troublesome Red and White Twin Evils, volunteering was a bit reckless.
The old Taoist Songhe, however, withdrew his vital energy.
He advised, "Alright, stop fussing. This kid's strength is extraordinary. You two should rest."
"What?! Old Song, are you kidding? The Red and White Twin Evils are Evil level anomalies! Qin Bo hasn't even reached the Blood Condensation Realm yet!"
Chen Song frowned slightly.
"Don't worry, this kid has killed an evil-grade anomaly before. Although I helped, dealing with an Evil level one shouldn't be a problem!"
Hearing what the old Taoist Songhe said, Du Sanniang still had doubts in her heart, but she still put away her twin blades and retreated to the side to observe.
Chen Feng also slowly stopped his hand seals.
His eyes were fixed on Qin Bo, and he thought to himself, could this young man really be so capable?
Qin Bo put Black Charcoal down. He didn't expect Black Charcoal to not be afraid at all, and it was gurgling at the group of anomalies.
"Oh, this little fellow is interesting?! It can actually face anomalies head-on. Does it have a special bloodline?"
The old man Song looked at the black cat, attracted by its appearance.
Qin Bo ignored them and circulated his vital energy.
Since his cleaver was broken before, he had just asked Li Dong for a pig-slaughtering knife.
This pig-slaughtering knife had been drinking blood for many years, and it was stained with a lot of Fierce aura.
Qin Bo held the pig-slaughtering knife, and the vital energy in his body surged, echoing the Fierce aura on the pig-slaughtering knife.
It faintly formed a different kind of deterrent.
The Red and White Twin Evils felt this aura, and their arrogant arrogance slightly stagnated.
In the red-clothed procession, the leading anomaly was the first to react.
She roared, and the red lantern in her hand was raised high again, the dark green flame instantly soaring several feet high.
It pounced fiercely towards Qin Bo, and where the flames passed.
The air made a "crackling" sound, as if it was ignited.
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