Heaven-Shaking Fortuitous Encounter: Pure Yang Hermit's Inheritance!

Resting Forest, a campfire burning brightly.

The lake fish were scaled, stuck with sticks, and roasted standing by the campfire, seasoned with wild game, and the aroma of charcoal grilling filled the air.

Li Xian said, "You eat, and I'll kill you after you finish." He then handed the roasted lake fish to the disciple of the Limitless Saber Sect.

The disciple was stunned for a moment, filled with fear and unease. He stammered, "Great hero... I... I don't want to die. I... I was ordered by my sect to find you, that's true. But... but I haven't encountered you at all. Logically speaking, we have no enmity. But... could you spare my life?"

Li Xian said, "If I fall into your hands, you will kill me too. Eat quickly, I will let you die with dignity, and I will even dig a hole to bury you. What is your name? I can even erect a tombstone for you."

Knowing he was doomed, the disciple gave his name and finished the grilled fish with tears in his eyes. Li Xian kept his promise, killed him with a single sword stroke, dug a hole to bury him, and then carved his name on a wooden board.

After doing all that, the other two fish were cooked.

Li Xian sprinkled salt on the fish and handed it to Wen Caishang. Breaking open the skin, the fish meat was tender and juicy. As he ate, Li Xian said gravely, "Madam, although we've made marks along the way and have been heading east, the dense trees make it impossible to be sure we're going the right way. Perhaps we've already lost our way!"

Wen Caishang nodded and said, "Tiger-Cry Ridge is eight hundred li long. There are also mysterious mountain ranges nearby. If you get lost, it may take ten or twenty years to find your way out."

Li Xian laughed and said, "If that's the case, I don't know whether to be happy or worried." Wen Caishang knew that Li Xian was about to say something annoying again, so she asked with a smile, "You rascal, are you happy?"

Li Xian broke off the fish head, sucked on the fish eyes, and ate with relish. He said leisurely, "Even if I can't get out, I won't be lonely. I have my wife with me, and I can Sleeping with her in my arms. All around me are wild monkeys, wild boars, and wild tigers. No matter how bad I, Li Xian, am, I'm still better than wild boars and wild dogs. Since I don't have anyone else to choose from, my wife can only Sleeping with me."

"You little rascal, your words are so awful. Always mentioning wild boars and wild dogs!" Wen Caishang felt a sweet warmth in her heart, and retorted playfully, "Hmph, you may be happy to be a savage, but I'm not."

Her mind wandered, and she thought to herself, "If we really can't get out, what Li Xian said isn't wrong. If we're in a place like this, what about him and me..." Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she kept glancing at him furtively. She saw that after traveling through the Densewood Forest for several days, Li Xian had a clear and bright temperament and a broad mind. He was at ease wherever he was.

Her appearance and demeanor remained undiminished. Wen Caishang's beautiful eyes lingered on her.

Knowing that Su Qiuwu and the others were in dire straits, Li Xian and Wen Caishang devised a plan. Heading east again would mean traveling tens of thousands of miles; returning west along the same route would be the safest course of action.

Wen Caishang said, "We thought we were heading east, but the terrain is complex, and we may have already strayed off course and lost our way."

"If we head west now, we might not be able to get out of the forest, and it will be difficult to get back to the Resting Forest then."

Li Xian asked, "That's true, but we can't stay in the Resting Forest forever."

Wen Caishang blushed and said, "I have a solution, but please turn away."

Li Xian turned his back and heard a rustling sound. Suddenly, he felt a piece of cloth being stuffed into his hand. The cloth was silky smooth, like silkworm material.

Looking down, he saw a gold-red hue, exquisite embroidery, and lingering warmth—it was Wen Caishang Silkworm Silk. Li Xian said, "Ah! Madam... what... what does this mean?"

Wen Caishang said, "Why make such a fuss about people from Jianghu martial world?" Her cheeks flushed as she spoke. She continued, "Take out Silkworm Silk and wrap it around that big tree three times..."

It turned out that a strange array was set up using Silkworm Silk fabric. Once the array was set up, the Silkworm Silk within several miles were attracted to the Unseen, preventing them from losing their way.

Wen Caishang said, "We'll head west. Every two miles, we'll set up similar Silk Thread Formation. That way, if we get lost, we can always find our way back to the Resting Forest."

Li Xian cupped his hands in admiration and said, "Madam, you are truly righteous!"

Wen Caishang's cheeks flushed red, both ashamed and angry. She was extremely annoyed by Li Xian's sharp tongue and cursed, "Go to hell!" She then kicked him.

When Qiuyue betrayed the manor, Wen Caishang searched for her precisely using this method. The Miscellaneous Servant, Guard, and maids in the manor all had small Silkworm Silk patterns embroidered on their clothing.

No matter where she fled, she followed the trail, her search becoming increasingly precise.

And so they headed west. Every two miles, they cut Silkworm Silk and laid out their own array. The silkworm baskets were finely made, but with such consumption, the fabric gradually ran out.

They traveled westward for three days. Both Li Xian and Wen Caishang felt heavy-hearted. The scenery along the way was completely unfamiliar to them. Li Xian had an excellent memory, so even though the Densewood Forest was complex, he should still have some recollection of it.

Having reached this point, there was no need to go any further. Li Xian and Wen Caishang believed they were heading east, but in reality, they had already lost their way after only half an hour in the forest.

Li Xian said, "It's a pity I can't wear it." Wen Caishang vanished instantly, and she retorted angrily, "You're joking! It's such a shame I never teased you before!"

Li Xian thought to himself with a sneer, "If we really can't get out, I'll have to stab you in the back." He quickly admitted his mistake and said some flattering and auspicious words to make Wen Caishang happy.

With no other choice, three more days passed before we returned to the Resting Forest.

Trapped in a vast forest, two people in a lone boat are trapped. They hear the rustling of leaves in the wind and see the dazzling stars. They are at a loss and feel utterly helpless.

Li Xian was not discouraged. He pondered a solution and continued practicing martial arts as usual.

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

[Seven-Star Step]

[Proficiency: 1569/3000 Minor Accomplishment]

His lightness skill improved rapidly, and he felt very pleased with his progress. Li Xian thought to himself, "With my wife by my side, even if I can't go out, I won't lack martial arts skills. I can improve my Martial Dao slowly, by exploring and doing my best!"

Despite the wind, frost, rain, and thunder along the way, he always remained vigilant and focused on his feet.

There was a lake in the Resting Forest. Fish, rabbits, wild boars, snakes... and other common prey were plentiful. Li Xian knew he couldn't leave anytime soon, so he focused on making the most of what he had. He hunted a wild boar and slowly cooked it.

Wen Caishang frowned, thinking, "In this situation, wandering around might cost me my life. I'm at a loss right now, but..."

"I can stay here permanently, adapting to the local conditions to find a way to cure the Gu poison. If I can cure the Qi-Eating Gu, I will cultivate Ancestor Silkworm, collect Silkworm Silk, and accumulate it over ten years. This mysterious mountain range, Tiger-Cry Ridge... where and where can't I go?"

Looking at Li Xian, his heart skipped a beat, and he murmured, "But... but this kid got off easy."

After ten years of loneliness, it was time to find some joy. That night, the two slept on the floor, and Wen Caishang said, "Li Lang, we can't go out for the time being. You can build a Wooden Lodge tomorrow and stay here."

Li Xian said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

Wen Caishang said, "A wooden bed will suffice, but it needs to be sturdy." Li Xian was usually quite clever, but he didn't immediately grasp the deeper meaning and laughed, "I'll make sure it's perfectly flat and neat, so that Madam won't find fault with it."

Wen Caishang stroked his chest, her heart stirring. Early the next morning, Wen Caishang pulled Li Xian out of bed, and they practiced the "Yin-Yang Immortal Companions Sword" together.

To regulate emotions.

Both of them were sweating profusely from the dance. Li Xian picked up his sword and began chopping wood. Wen Caishang sat cross-legged inside, practicing. After a busy day, the Wooden Lodge was beginning to take shape.

Two more days.

The Wooden Lodge was square and neat, with a living room, a bedroom, and a courtyard. Though small, it had everything one needed. Wen Caishang's heart pounded, and her blush had not yet faded.

Wen Caishang asked softly, "Li Lang, is something on your mind?" Seeing that Li Xian seemed lost in thought.

Li Xian smiled and said, "It's alright, Madam. Please go to your room and rest first. I need to think about something."

Wen Caishang thought to herself, "Li Lang is still very young, and he must be resentful to be trapped in the forest. But he suffered this fate to save me. I shouldn't bother him."

She returned to her bedroom and waited quietly, then undressed. In the desolate wilderness, they slept together in the same bed, which had a unique charm.

Suddenly, a cheer came from outside the door. "Madam... I've got an idea!" He rushed into the room, looking excited.

Wen Caishang was taken aback and asked, "What method?"

Li Xian said, "Today, as I was cutting down trees to build a house, I kept having some thoughts, as if I had overlooked something. I remembered what my wife said: this Resting Forest is a place for the craftsmen to rest when they were excavating the tomb."

"There must be tombs around here. Those tombs will most likely contain Terrain Map; otherwise, why build a tomb in this desolate wilderness? Once we get the Terrain Map, we can naturally get out."

Wen Caishang said, "It's worth a try!" Her eyes flashed. She had long suspected that there might be a mausoleum nearby, but she dared not think about it too much because of the dangers around her. Now, after careful consideration, she realized that it was indeed feasible.

That night, the two devised a plan. Wen Caishang observed the feng shui and performed a geomantic analysis on the spot. Li Xian felled trees to make arrows, which were plentiful, and collected Silkworm Silk.

The next day.

A "Silk Thread Formation" was set up in the Resting Forest. Wen Caishang Star-Gazing and surveyed the feng shui last night, guessing that the tomb was in the southeast.

The two headed southeast, setting up a Silk Thread Formation every two miles. If their plan fell through, they could return to the Resting Forest to survive.

This time we were lucky. After walking for more than ten miles, we came across another Resting Forest.

After setting up a "Silk Thread Formation" in the woods where Li Xian Resting Forest, he returned along the same route and collected the Silkworm Silk along the way.

This grove of trees Resting Forest, was about three miles in circumference. There was a tombstone in the grove, the inscription of which read, "Erected here because someone died halfway through the construction of the mausoleum."

Wen Caishang exclaimed happily, "Digging up the tomb might yield some clues!"

Digging three feet into the ground, they found a skeleton. Wen Caishang used her sword to pick up the tattered cloth and examined it closely, saying, "This happened a long time ago!"

"This fabric is 'hemp fiber,' which was popular during the Nanyang period. In other words, if there is a tomb here, it must be from the Nanyang period!"

Li Xian asked, "Nanyang?"

Wen Caishang said, "Now it is the thirty-ninth year of the Daoyuan era in the Great Wu calendar. The Great Martial Dynasty has lasted for nine hundred and thirty-two years."

"The dynasty preceding the Great Wu was called the Great Yu. Its reign lasted for 882 years. Before the Great Yu came a period of turmoil, with numerous states vying for power and the people suffering greatly, but also many extremely capable figures emerging."

"The Nanyang Kingdom, located in the southern region, is one of them."

"Nanyang respects the south; tomorrow, we will explore southwards!"

Rest for the night.

The two resorted to their old trick, setting up Silk Thread Formation along the way. After searching carefully, they indeed found another Resting Forest.

After making this round trip several times, passing through several Resting Forest, we finally came upon a towering mountain.

Wen Caishang said, "The entrance to the tomb is at a distance of 197 zhang, but it's blocked off. We need to find another way."

"This vast tomb... perhaps the fortuitous opportunity is yet to be determined!"

The Tomb-Hoard Mountain, shaped like a square at the bottom and a round at the top. It symbolizes standing tall and upright, with a powerful and majestic presence.

It will surely bury an extremely powerful martial artist.

"Legend has it that during the Nanyang period, there was a martial artist with extraordinary luck. He had consumed ' Heavenly Essence ' and enjoyed ' Earthly Radiance.' His Art Path were astounding; Riding the Wind the wind and roam freely with his sword."

"That martial artist's name Lü Dongzhi, and his sobriquet was Pure Yang Hermit."

"Could this be... the place!"