Two-dimensional rune mark

"Come on, go!"

Knowing that he was going to die, Shi Zhukuai shouted a warning, then he held the handle of the knife in both hands, took a step forward, raised the steel knife in his hand to face the fierce beast that was charging, and slashed down with all his strength!

The brown wolf sank to a halt in an instant, tilted his head and bit the blade with his mouth full of sharp teeth, easily dissolving the head-on slash!Shi Chukuai was horrified, desperately trying to withdraw his weapon, while the brown wolf bit the steel knife, using Shi Chukuai's unstoppable force to make the blade turn, and then swung it violently.

It was too late for Shi Zhukuai to let go, and the force from the blade threw him to the right, causing him to slam into a tree trunk seven or eight steps away, and fell miserably to the ground.

Click!

The brown wolf bit off the steel knife in its mouth, jumped forward, landed next to Shi Chukuai, stretched out its blood-stained claws and slapped it hard, hitting Shi Chukuai, who was struggling to support himself, back to the sand and lime soil. on the ground.

The brown wolf lowered its head and opened its sharp-toothed mouth. Shi Zhukuai was unable to escape, so he could only close his eyes and wait for death.

The constant rustling caught the brown wolf's attention.

It temporarily ignored the food in its mouth, turned its head to look to the left, the lack of a bright light source did not affect its vision, and it clearly saw a creature it didn't recognize that was crawling at a constant speed.In an instant, it retreated in fright, then assumed an attacking stance, and used a low roar to increase its deterrent power!

Shi Zhukuai discovered this very strange situation. He followed the brown wolf's line of sight in amazement, and was stunned!

He saw two scarlet light spots floating in the air, up and down, palm-sized, oval-shaped, resembling rare and precious red amber.

The rustling became clearer, the brown wolf retreated slightly, and the beautiful red amber was getting closer.

Two seconds later, with the help of the moonlight passing through the gaps in the branches and leaves, Shi Chukuai was shocked to discover that the two pieces of red amber that entered his field of vision turned out to be a pair of eyes!

Shi Zhukuai watched the creature crawling forward in a daze. He had never seen or heard of such a creature in the world. It had a head similar to that of a snake and a pair of eyes that were bright red as blood but without pupils. , Two rows of fine teeth are faintly visible in the slightly open mouth, a row of supple manes grows on the back, the body is as thick as a barrel, and the surface is layered with scales.

It looks like a giant python, but it is not the same. There is no doubt that it is absolutely different!

Shi Chukuai was so terrified that he lay on the ground and didn't dare to move, even breathing carefully.The creatures in the forward line ignored him at all, locked the brown wolf as the target, and moved forward at a leisurely and uniform speed.

The brown wolf did not roar or protest, but stepped back, the bristles on its body erected in fear.The next moment, the brown wolf seemed to be unable to withstand the pressure of being oppressed by the powerful enemy, sobbed softly, then immediately turned around and fled in a hurry.

And when the brown wolf fled, the unknown creature quickly chased after it.Shi Chukuai listened carefully to the various noises coming from the dark place, and soon, a wailing sounded, and then Shi Chukuai heard the sound of the branches and leaves swinging above his head, and then saw a huge black shadow descending from the sky, heavy It slammed on the hard ground two meters away from him and made a dull loud noise!

Being bitten, tossed, and smashed from more than [-] meters in the air, the brown wolf's bones were broken, and its internal organs were also pierced by the broken bones. Can't stand up.

Shi Zhoukuai was stunned. This feral beast, which forced him to commit suicide, was defeated so easily. How long did it take for it to turn around and escape until it was on the verge of death?Has it been more than ten seconds?

"Are you okay? Are you injured?"

Shi Zhoukuai turned his head to look at the stranger who was walking beside him, his eyes were full of astonishment, and fear rose in his heart.That unusual creature is so fierce, no matter what the person who keeps it thinks, it should not be an easy person to get along with, otherwise it is impossible to suppress it.

"Su Yun."

After saying his name, Su Yun squatted down and pointed to the bonfire not far away, and said, "Throw some flammable branches of dry grass to rekindle it. It's warmer and safer there. I'll help you there."

Chapter [-] Brown Wolf

Following that, Su Yun kindly stretched out his hands, and Shi Zhoukuai, who was uneasy in his heart, was helped to stand up, his arm was placed on Su Yun's shoulder, and he was supported by Su Yun towards the bonfire not far away.After walking a few steps, Shi Zhukuai looked back subconsciously, and saw that the alien beast came to the seriously injured brown wolf, opened its mouth to bite it, and the brown wolf, who was powerless to resist, whimpered in despair.

Already able to foresee the brown wolf's fate, Shi Zhukuai felt a chill in his heart and turned his head away from the eating scene.Su Yun, who was supporting him, glanced at him, thinking that he might be frightened by Rong's appearance and behavior, and said softly, "It is very aggressive, but it will never attack people without my permission, you can rest assured. ."

Hearing this, Shi Zhukuai's fear of the strange beast decreased, and the whole person felt a lot more relaxed, and his wariness and fear of Su Yun were also greatly reduced. He found that he was wrong, this man named Su Yun Although he has an unusually monstrous and vicious beast, his behavior is full of friendliness, and he does not show the slightest arrogance.

When he came to the bonfire, Shi Chukuai, who was weak and had pain in his back, was supported by Su Yun and sat on a clean seat stacked with leaves and silk cloth, while Su Yun squatted beside the embers of the bonfire, and Flammable litter was thrown in, and there was something to burn, the bonfire rekindled, and the flames rose.

Looking at the bright flames and feeling the warmth of his body, Shi Zhukuai had mixed feelings for a while, lost two of his companions, and was chased by the beast until he had nowhere to go. He thought he was going to die in this deep mountain old forest. Thinking of turning the corner of life and death, and being able to sit here alive, it is all thanks to the help of this young man named Su Yun.

Shi Chukuai stood up, clasped his fists in salute to Su Yun, and said sincerely: "Mingshui County Yazhao Kuai Shi Jun, I would like to thank the righteous people for saving their lives. !"

"Brother Shi is serious." Su Yun chuckled lightly, "Rely on friends and help each other when going out, the road can be walked, easy to walk, and wider and wider."

"Big Brother Shi is not greedy for life when he is in danger, and is willing to sacrifice himself to stop the Primordial Beast and let others escape. Su Yun admires this kind of self-sacrifice." Su Yun bowed his hands to each other. A warrior who gives a stranger a way to live is worthy of everyone's respect.

Shi Jun was not stupid. He found that Su Yun had a modest temperament and didn't think of himself as a benefactor. In addition, he was a warrior, and he always acted in a straight line, so he no longer continued to say thankful words in a hypocritical manner, and then saluted and said, " Thank you." That's it.However, in Shi Jun's heart, Su Yun did not want to repay the kindness, but he, the benefactor, had no choice but to repay him. He knew that he had no power and power, his status was low, and it was almost impossible to return the life-saving kindness, so he made up his mind to go home. After that, he offered Su Yun a tablet for longevity at home, and burned incense day and night to pray that the benefactor would be healthy and fortune forever.

Shi Jun sat back on the spot, took the kettle that Su Yun handed over, and drank most of the water in the kettle in one gulp. After drinking, he breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling that his exhausted body had improved a little. "Brother Su doesn't take the road, and goes into the forest and sleeps in the deep mountains. Are you rushing?"

Su Yun nodded and said, "I have to walk along the road to enter Mingshui County, and I have to bypass the big lake outside the county. It is at least fifty miles away. I don't have enough time, so I can only take shortcuts."

Shi Jun was relieved, and immediately thought of a question, and said, "And it's also very inconvenient to enter the county seat. After all, you still bring it with you, so that the people in the county and the officials of the government can see it, and it will inevitably cause trouble."

Su Yun smiled and shook his head: "If that's the case, when I passed through the previous states and counties, I would have gotten into trouble for a long time. How could I have gotten here smoothly."

"Then it's all the way to find a path with fewer people, it's annoying enough." Shi Jun said.With that strange beast, he still wanted to hide his eyes and ears, but he had no choice but to avoid the road and not enter the town.

Su Yun shook his head again, and Shi Jun was surprised. Before asking, Su Yun stretched out his finger and pointed forward, and said with a smile, "Come on, Big Brother Shi will see at a glance."

Shi Jun tilted his head to look, but did not see the trace of the strange beast. In doubt, he suddenly found something moving on the ground. He lowered his head slightly to examine it carefully, and was shocked to find that there was a snake on the ground, walking with its head held high. come over.

Snake body, red amber eyes, soft mane on the back, and pale gold scales.

There is no doubt that this snake is the alien beast, but its size has shrunk many times compared to just now. It is now two fingers thick and only the length of the forearm.

To be able to change the size of his body freely, Shi Jun widened his eyes and watched in disbelief as it came to Su Yun's side, snaked up along his outstretched hand, and then climbed onto his shoulder.

"Rong." Su Yun said its name.

Rong went around the back of Su Yun's neck, leaving his tail on Su Yun's left shoulder, his head lying on his right shoulder, hanging on Su Yun's neck like a scarf, and closed his eyes.After eating, naturally go to sleep.

"Very proud." Su Yun said, "Except for the people he thinks he is close to, he ignores everyone else. He has a big appetite and a bad temper, so it's hard to support him."

As soon as Su Yun finished speaking, Rong opened his mouth densely packed with fine teeth and bit down!

Even through two layers of clothes, it was painful enough. Su Yun immediately took out his majesty as a master and stared at Rong who didn't give him face, but Rong ignored his master at all, blinked his beautiful amber eyes, and continued to sleep. .

Su Yun made fun of himself, coughed twice, and looked embarrassed.Shi Jun, who was sitting beside him, held back his laughter and looked at Rong, who was as intelligent as a human being, curiously. Thinking of a word Su Yun said just now, Shi Jun asked, "Is it also a primordial beast?"

Chapter [-] Desperate

As soon as he finished speaking, Rong half-opened his eyes to look at Shi Jun, opened his sharp mouth slightly, and looked very unfriendly. Shi Jun was shocked and moved back subconsciously.

"Sleep for you." Su Yun pinched Rong's tail, and explained to Shi Jun with apology: "Beasts that can use the vitality of heaven and earth are called primordial beasts, but according to their species and blood, there are detailed divisions. The word Primordial Beast is now only used to describe the low-level beasts who have first glimpsed the mystery of Primordial Qi, so Rong is angry. It has a small mind, Big Brother Shi, don't care."

"It's all right, I'm also at fault, I shouldn't ask random questions without knowing the inside story." Shi Jun shook his head and waved his hands, his face softened, and after a while, he sighed and murmured: "No wonder he was forced into a desperate situation by that beast. , It turns out that it is a primordial beast, and those of us who are quick catchers are stronger than ordinary people, and it is only natural that we have no ability to resist when we encounter it."

"Brother Shi is not alone? Then the others." Su Yun saw Shi Jun's expression instantly darkened, and without saying a word, he frowned and shook his head.

"There are dozens of families living in the mountains about [-] or [-] miles away from here. The ancestors lived by farming, collecting herbs and hunting for generations. They were not rich, but they lived peacefully. A few days ago, a few hunters went into the mountains to hunt, but they only came back. One, in the second half of the night, a wild beast broke into the small village, biting anyone it saw, and killing several people on the spot." Shi Jun took a sip, "After two days, the other hunters went to avenge their brothers, and the result was Only two or three people escaped, and each of them was injured. The rest of the orphans and widows had no choice but to ask the government for help. The old hunter came with us soon, we were fully prepared, and set up a few more powerful traps with the hunters. , I didn't expect it to fail, and they also took their lives in."

Shi Jun lowered his head sadly. After a while, he raised his head and forced a smile: "Look at me, let's just say something hurting the atmosphere. This is the end of the matter. Sadness and sadness won't help. Don't say it, don't say it."

"My condolences." After Su Yun finished speaking, he turned his head: "Brother Shi is exhausted, he must be very tired, go to sleep, and if you have anything to do, wait until dawn tomorrow."

Shi Jun was really tired, he nodded, spread the leaves and silk cloth under him, lay on it, and fell asleep after a while.Su Yun had slept for a few hours before, but now he is completely drowsy after being woken up. He took out a white porcelain bottle from his bag, poured out a fragrant pill, swallowed it and crossed his legs into meditation.

The bonfire burns quietly, warming the corner of this dark and cold mountain forest.

In the afternoon, the sun is hot, the wind is scorching hot, and the only cool place is the shade of the forest.

In the sun-dappled woodland, Shi Jun, who had slept for a long time, opened his eyes, and as soon as he stood up, he heard Su Yun say, "Brother Shi woke up just in time."

Shi Jun looked over with sleepy eyes, and saw Su Yun squatting by the bonfire, turning the dead wood above the bonfire. Vibrant rich aroma.

Shi Jun sniffed his nose, and was suddenly very hungry. He stood up and walked towards the stream outside the forest, "Go wash your face and come back to taste Brother Su's craftsmanship."

"I don't dare to say anything else. I'm quite experienced in roasting meat." Su Yun smiled, with a very confident expression.

It was completely cooked, and Shi Jun came back. Su Yun picked up a knife and cut off one leg of the food and handed it to Shi Jun. The hungry Shi Jun took two bites in a row, chewing and chewing, his eyes lit up, and he praised after swallowing it. : "The taste is not inferior to the chefs of the restaurants in our county. Brother Su is really good at craftsmanship."

Su Yun smiled and put the small bottle containing salt and various seasonings into the package. If these seasonings were not added, the taste of the meat would be greatly reduced, and it was definitely not delicious. "If Brother Shi had my experience, he would be able to make delicious meat."

"Critical, contempt, and re-doing, this is the cornerstone of improving your craftsmanship." Su Yun took a knife and cut it, but with too much force, he almost cut the food in half.Shi Jun, who was beside him, saw the faint smile on Su Yun's face, and his heart suddenly burst for no reason.

"It's salty, it's bland, and it's not evenly cut. This time it's okay. Let's make it again with a different taste. This is the encouragement to look forward to a higher level." Su Yun squeezed the food in his hand with both hands, and said with a smile on his face : "How could it be because you have nothing to do, and you deliberately find something to do because you have nothing to do? How is this torturing you? In the end, you are still young and ignorant. This barbecue and martial arts also have something in common, where is it in common? Understand it by yourself. All the painstaking efforts are for your own good, you must be grateful and content... It's burnt, yes, your eyes are dazzled, it's burnt, throw it away, and then hold your breath and go to the bottom of the lake to grab one, right hand You were injured just now, don't you still have your left hand?"

Su Yun smiled, opened his mouth and tore off a piece of fragrant and tender meat, chewing hard, chewing hard.

The combination of this expression and action made Su Yun look hideous all of a sudden, Shi Jun was stunned, his eyelids jumped, he wondered, how could such a modest and friendly young man suddenly become so called Are people afraid?It seems that it also makes people feel that there is a shadow in his heart at this time, and the whole person is almost completely shrouded in gray.

Shi Jun pondered for a while, and felt that Su Yun must have fallen into a tragic past that could not be looked back. Sit and feast on delicious food.

Chapter one hundred and eighty within one's ability

Fortunately, after eating the food, Su Yun also recovered. The two put out the bonfire together, cleaned up, and walked to the open space outside the forest.Shiyou has a lot of things to do, Su Yun has to hurry, it's time to say goodbye.

"Thank you." Shi Jun clasped his fists and saluted. Although there were only two words, he was sincere.

Su Yun cupped his hands, then pointed to the southeast, and asked, "Is this direction going to Anyang Mansion?"

Shi Jun thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes, keep walking in this direction, out of the mountain, there is an official road ten miles away, leading directly to Anyang Mansion."

"Brother Shi, there will be an appointment in the future." Su Yun said goodbye.

"There will be an appointment later!" Shi Jun said goodbye.

Su Yun, wearing Rong with his eyes closed and dozing off, walked away at a steady pace, crossing the quiet stream, and Shi Jun shouted loudly, "Brother Su, can you tell Brother Yu where you came from and where you are going?"

Su Yun stopped and turned around to answer: "West Court Protector's Mansion, go to Anyang Shangwu Hall, and enter the hall to practice martial arts."

"Xiting Su Yun, a student of Shangwutang, passed through the unnamed mountains and forests outside Mingshui County, killed the evil beast in the middle of the night, rescued the county magistrate's arrest Kuai Shijun, and avenged the more than [-] people who were killed by him. Xingxia, righteousness !"

Shi Jun's remarks will inevitably appear in the documents submitted to the county magistrate, and after that, someone will appreciate his kindness and praise his character.Shi Junren is very soft-spoken and can do not many things for Su Yun, but he can do what he can to make Su Yun famous in the county.

Su Yun waved his hand with a smile, turned and walked forward, Shi Jun stood there, waited until Su Yun's figure disappeared from his field of vision, looked at the cloudless sky with a sigh, and walked away slowly with his saber in hand.

The mountain road is rugged and difficult to navigate, with many steep slopes and cliffs blocking the road. Until sunset, Su Yun was still in the mountains and dense forests.At night, Su Yun wore a leather cloak and traveled overnight by the starlight. When dawn broke in the east, Su Yun drilled out of a forest, and suddenly saw the light in front of him. There were no mountains and continuous forests, and the ground was flat until the end of his line of sight.

Su Yun rested in place for a while, ate two hard steamed buns with cold water, and then continued on his way facing the rising sun.Walking on the official road, all the way forward, near the middle of the night, Su Yun walked into the city gate of a county town and checked into the only inn in the small county town.After eating the hot meal and taking a comfortable hot bath, Su Yun put on clean clothes, fell asleep, and was rushing all the time alone, physically and mentally exhausted.

At noon the next day, Su Yun woke up. Because he slept soundly, he woke up full of energy.After having lunch and throwing down the silver coins, Su Yun walked out of another city gate and walked onto a flat road with a package filled with dry food and clean water on his back.Occasionally pedestrians passed by on the road, most of them riding horses or carriages. Su Yun looked envious when he saw it, and sighed helplessly when the dust kicked up by the horses hit his body.

"It's all your fault." Su Yun muttered.

Rong popped his head out from inside Su Yun's clothes, glanced at the tall horse galloping away, blinked amber eyes at the helpless master, grinned slightly, and then got back.Seeing this, Su Yun rolled his eyes and shook his head speechlessly.

With Rong around, Su Yun couldn't ride a car or ride. Once he stepped into the carriage or climbed onto the horse's back, the inexplicably panicked horse would be even more difficult to control, either running away or standing still.

Rong didn't do anything, it was very proud and would not bully a horse that was not even qualified for food, because of its bloodline and the aura it exudes all the time.Birds and beasts can detect this breath, the difference is only in strength, but even a little bit is enough to make any horse feel terrified. .

Complaining was useless, Su Yun tightened the package on his back and walked forward.

The journey was full of dust and dust, and he drove day and night. Nine days later, Su Yun stood outside the north gate of Anyang Mansion.Looking up at the solemn and tall city gate tower, Su Yun with a haggard face rubbed his sore and stiff arms and legs, let out a long breath, and finally arrived.

After passing through the gate guarded by the soldiers patrolling the city, he asked the merchants on the street. After getting directions, Su Yun couldn't wait to go to the Shangwu Hall built in the south of the city.After half an hour, Su Yun walked along a white wall and came to the main entrance of Shangwu Hall.