Watch out Chicken

chapter 17

We made a bad time today. With a hangover it is expected, really, and I don't mind. With the harvest, I wasn't in a hurry, and this leisurely pace was also good. I have to spend my time talking to Meimei about drugs. It was a subject that I did not master well, but it was fun listening to his enthusiastic explanation.

It was actually one of the strange things the people here advanced. Shit, he knows what germs are, and that leaves me confused. Apparently some cultivators who were playing around with The Thousand-Li View had found them. And then actually sharing that discovery .

Of course, most cultivators used this ability to make better poisons and biological weapons, but hey, that first man?

Respecting.

And then Meimei combined it with an explanation of humor.

Which might actually be here, so I'll postpone the experience.

Actually, I'll see if I can buy some medical rolls. Jin Rou was not interested in this kind of thing, but I was interested.

As the day went on, everyone ended up getting more spirit in their stride, but I 100% expected some form of retaliation for talking so loudly all day. Yun Ren and Gou Ren gave me a foul look and muttered to each other..

But now, we were camping near a familiar set of hills, and I was sitting on a rock.

I like this stone. This is a very nice stone. There was a beautiful view through the trees, actually quite comfortable.

Or he kissed me. That part of the night was a bit fuzzy.

The point is, this is a nice, sturdy rock, with a beautiful view, and I have a beautiful woman sitting on my lap.

What is not to be loved?

“Jin, have you noticed?” Meimei asked me, turning around so she could look at me with her nose frowning in annoyance. His face was just a few inches from my face. He held my pipe the right way, and tried to teach me how to play as well. Indeed, according to his own admission, he was not very good either. But he was very enthusiastic when I asked him to teach me tonight.

I leaned over and kissed her. Her beautiful purple eyes widened, shocked into inaction for a moment, before she closed them and leaned over into the kiss.

I slipped my hand into his robe, and placed it on his warm, naked belly. There was a sharp breath, and then her hand stopped in my own hand, and she pushed my lips even harder.

Her stomach was soft and warm.

I retreated, and he closed his eyes for a moment.

“Sorry. I am disturbed by the beautiful scenery.” I am sorry.

Her lips revealed a slightly slanted smile.

“You're the only person besides my father who said that.”

I grinned. “I'm superior to all other men!” I declare arrogantly, “No wonder I have a superior eye for beauty as well !!”

She giggled, and turned around, lying on my chest.

“Is there another cultivator as weird as you?” He asked me.

“I like to think I'm normal.” I told him honestly.

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While yesterday was a little wash, everyone was bright and cheerful today, and in full “tradition” mode. We marched instead of trudging, Meiling's father had borrowed my pipe and played it right, and everyone took out a lantern, but it was not currently lit.

Yao Che led us forward, while I was positioned to the right of the bride's horse. The position of great honor, and the position of “guard”, considering I should be the one to face any threat to the bride. Such a place was usually occupied by Yun Ren, but I had been requested, so I did.

I was even given a sword. I know three things to do with the sword. Stick them with the pointed end, grab them with a knife and use a cross guard as a mace, or open the lid and throw them at the person. Then End Them Right .

In other words, ignore the sword and start punching.

It was midday when Meimei suddenly called out to me, rushing to my side.

“There is a lot of qi in the forest moving towards us,” whispered, “It will be.. sharp and fiery.”.

I'm nodding. “I'll go check it.” I pledge. Meihua looked at me anxiously, but I only smiled convincingly.

He relaxed, and lowered his head towards me.

I'm goin. There was a steep hill that I launched, into the forest, towards the direction that Meimei gave me.

Outside of the tracks, the ground quickly became wild and wild. There are giant trees, like the size of redwood . I have some of them on my property, in the back, and they are so pretty that I won't cut them down. There was also a bit of shrubbery, and the light leaking from the canopy illuminated it with tiny dots. If not, it's quite dark.

There was a strange rumble, and I changed direction, heading there.

There, I found my mine.

It must be a spirit beast. It was a bear, but red and gold. A Blaze Bear, I think? He also had several large claws, and every time he breathed, a hint of fire came out of his nostrils.

I swallow. Okay, time to prove my worth. My first real fight in almost a year. Those weak cultivators did not count.

I took a deep breath, and pulled out my qi, strengthened my limbs, and wrapped it around my body in a protective shell.

With a sharp breath outwards, I took a position, my qi resounding from where I stepped on my foot. I prepared for action, glaring at my enemy–

The bear's eyes tapped, and he rolled back, the fire extinguished. It rolled back awkwardly, and went back to its knees, with its forehead pushed to the ground.

Huh huh?

I stared at the bear as its head went up and down, hitting the ground.

Is...the bear did dogeza? Or I guess it's kowtowing here …

…….

The punch hit went to the bear's head.

“Hai.” I finally said, “Can you understand me?”

The bear stopped slamming its head to the ground, and nodded in panic.

Well, it's awkward.

“Uh... Stay away from people and roads, okay? That's dangerous.”

The bear frantically nodded again.

“...good talk. You can go now.”

The bear got up and fled deeper into the forest, glancing over his shoulder to make sure I didn't follow

“….Goodbye?”

The bear kept running.

That ... doesn't make sense . Is it young? I suck at feeling qi, I know that much. This was the Azure Hills, the weakest place on the continent.

I don't think Meimei is worried either. I should ask him later.

I grimaced as an odor hit me, and looked at the dirty land on the forest floor.

Is ... is that your own bullshit?

I shook my head, let out a wail of laughter, and pushed through the dense undergrowth back towards our caravan. It's a little thicker here, but it's an open place, so it makes sense. More light, more plants.

In no time, I returned to the street, and beside Meihua. Everyone looked at me expectantly.

“Fire Bear Only. Don't worry, I don't think it will bother anyone else. ” I convinced them, and the others cheered.

“Ha ha! That's our Jin Brother!” Yao Che shouted.

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Verdant Hill Gate was finally seen in the dim twilight.

Our paper lanterns lit up the road as we walked on either side of Meihua's horse. The light effect caught her shiny black hair and red cloak, resulting in a strange and subtle effect. Like this, she was very beautiful .

I wonder how Meimei would look like this. I hope it takes until nightfall for him to get to my place. This procession looks very good. I wish I had a camera to record it. Or recording crystals.

Record expensive crystals though. Like, enough to buy a set of my land at least. And while I know how the camera works, there's no way I can make it back.

I could ask for some side jobs during the winter in town. Or I'll go find the fox again and sell it to those heavenly furry people.

The gate, which is usually closed at night, was opened for us. The guards knew we were coming, and it wasn't too late.

People on both sides of the street cheered at the sight as we passed through the city, until we arrived at a small complex. Bigger than most houses, and the people in them must be rich.

Zhuge Tingfeng and his parents greeted us at the entrance, as well as the two maids.

“Friends of my friends! Please take part in my hospitality! ” Tingfeng's father called. “I know your journey is long, and I ask you to rest and recuperate, because the house of Zhuge and Yao will join tomorrow!”

There was some soup with dumplings presented to us, as we entered the small walled complex. Meihua will get the actual room, while we all camp out again.

I sighed, and lay down to sleep. Big day tomorrow.