32: Dad, Brother Chu Yuan is missing!

The sun rose and the moon set.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

Chu Yuan learned literacy from Zhang Yan, almost exhausting her.

Under Chu Yuan's personal guidance, Zhang Yan had also basically mastered the fundamentals of the Meteor Sword Technique.

Zhang Xiangwen had informed them that this level of proficiency, 'Fundamental Mastery,' precedes Minor Achievement.

For some reason, during these three days, Chu Yuan constantly felt that Zhang Yan, this girl, seemed somewhat melancholy.

When he asked her, she wouldn't say!

But Chu Yuan could clearly sense that the girl seemed a little more clingy towards him.

As the sun set in the west.

Zhang Yan suddenly said, "Brother Chu Yuan, how about you teach me to Cultivate?"

Chu Yuan was slightly stunned, then shook his head and said, "Didn't I tell you before? You're not yet 14 years old, your Meridians and bones..."

But before he could finish, he heard Zhang Yan interrupt, saying, "Brother Chu Yuan, I asked my father. As long as you are willing to teach me now, I can try practicing immediately."

"After mastering the Cultivation Technique, if I have cultivation talent, I can wait another two years!"

"If I don't have cultivation talent..."

Speaking up to this point, Zhang Yan seemed to think of something, and a hint of sadness appeared in her eyes.

Her body trembled slightly, revealing feelings of nervousness and panic.

"Don't overthink it. I'll teach you!"

Chu Yuan rubbed her head, his eyes showing a trace of heartache. Even if he were an idiot, he could tell what was going on now.

Thinking of the bits and pieces of their time together, what could he say?

He should teach her!

However, having thought of something, Chu Yuan hesitated for a moment, then immediately took out two booklets.

These were the thrice-enhanced version of the Heavenly Revelation Basic Method he had copied, and the Meteor Sword Technique copied three days ago!

The enhanced booklets looked like brand-new paper, and the handwriting was significantly different from before.

This saved him the trouble of explaining.

"I previously promised Uncle Zhang that I would place the Meteor Sword Technique in the Ancestral Hall. After you read it a few more times, just hand it over to Uncle Zhang."

Chu Yuan placed the two booklets in her hand and continued, "The Heavenly Revelation Basic Method is something I revised again. You can read it first, but don't Cultivate haphazardly. Wait until I teach you later."

"Okay!"

Zhang Yan nodded hurriedly, joy flashing in her eyes, along with a hint of apprehension.

"It'll be fine, don't worry!"

Chu Yuan smiled gently, "It's getting late. Hurry back, or Uncle Zhang and the others will start worrying!"

"Mhm, mhm!"

Zhang Yan nodded, stepped forward and gently hugged Chu Yuan, then clutched the booklets and turned to run away.

"Brother Chu Yuan, see you tomorrow!"

Chu Yuan shook his head and chuckled, watching her leave, feeling a sense of inexplicable emotion.

If it weren't for this damned world, this kind of life would actually be quite good!

Chu Yuan's mind was momentarily distracted, but then he grew even more resolute.

Grow stronger!

Only the strong, those who fear nothing, are worthy of enjoying life!

The weak will only be toyed with by fate!

Chu Yuan raised his eyes again to look outside the village, a cold light flashing in his gaze.

He needed to find an opportunity to explore. If he could resolve them, he would eliminate the threats outside the village.

If he couldn't, he could at least inform the villagers so they could prepare early.

This would count as repaying the village's kindness!

As Chu Yuan thought this, his desire to leave Xiao Huang Village grew strong once more.

He retracted his gaze and turned to go back inside the house.

Just then, Zhang Xiangwen walked in from outside the courtyard. "Chu Yuan, wait!"

Chu Yuan turned around and asked in surprise, "Uncle Zhang, why are you here?"

Zhang Xiangwen hesitated for a moment, then said uncertainly, "I want to ask you for a favor!"

"Please tell me, Uncle Zhang!"

Chu Yuan looked surprised, but said, "As long as it is within my power, I definitely won't refuse!"

"I want to ask you to teach Yaner to Cultivate!"

Zhang Xiangwen nodded and said, "If she has cultivation talent, I want to ask you to venture out with me one more time to search for something."

"If she doesn't have cultivation talent, then I can better persuade her to live out her life in peace and happiness."

Hearing this, Chu Yuan didn't hesitate. "Uncle Zhang, I accept this matter."

"However, what is Uncle Zhang looking for, and where is it? You should tell me, right?"

Zhang Xiangwen showed a hint of joy, but then said seriously, "According to the records of my Zhang family ancestors, people in the outside world start using medicinal baths combined with body tempering from the age of six."

"By the age of nine, although the Meridians and bones have not yet stabilized, combined with medicinal baths, one can Cultivate normally."

"I heard there is a spirit fruit called xuan yuan fruit. It is purplish-red and grows in sunny places."

"If used in conjunction with Spirit Medicine or medicinal baths that strengthen the body, it allows a person to start Cultivating early without harming the body."

Chu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly. "Does Uncle Zhang know where this spirit fruit is?"

Zhang Xiangwen nodded. "Three years ago, I went to the valley thirty miles east of the village and saw this item on a cliff face from a distance. But at that time, my cultivation was only at the Middle Stage, and sensing danger in the valley, I didn't dare to approach to confirm."

As he spoke, he looked at Chu Yuan. "I know your cultivation isn't as simple as Mid-stage Spirit start Realm, which is why I came to ask for your help!"

Chu Yuan shook his head and smiled. "To be honest with Uncle Zhang, my strength should be a bit greater than yours. I accept this task."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen's pupils contracted.

He truly hadn't guessed wrong. When this kid fought Tie Xiaohua that day, he definitely hid some of his strength because he felt the situation was favorable.

He smiled and shook his head. "You rest well. I'll go back and prepare. Teach Yaner to Cultivate these next two days and see if she has cultivation talent."

"If she doesn't, that's fine too!"

With that, he turned and left.

Chu Yuan watched him leave, but suddenly thought of something and narrowed his eyes.

The night passed without incident.

The next day.

Just as the sky was faintly lighting up, a figure climbed over the village wall and entered the wilderness outside the village.

Before long.

The sun shyly peaked out, casting a soft ray of light.

But for a certain girl, that single ray of sunlight could not melt the coldness in her heart.

At this moment, Zhang Yan stared blankly at the line of text on the ground, a bone-chilling coldness suddenly rising in her heart.

"Sister Yaner, I have something to take care of outside and will be back soon. Read the Cultivation Technique more, and I will teach you when I return!"

"Also, tell Uncle Zhang not to look for me. I have means of self-preservation!"

"He does not!"

Zhang Yan stood there dumbfounded, an unspeakable sense of panic instantly flooding her heart.

Went out?

Where did he go?

Xiao Huang Village is only this big. Where could Brother Chu Yuan go?

Wait!

It wasn't inside Xiao Huang Village, it was... "No, it must not be that!"

Thinking of a certain possibility, the anxiety in Zhang Yan's heart grew stronger. She hastily ran out of the courtyard, stumbling back home.

"Father!"

"Father, Brother Chu Yuan is gone!"

Zhang Xiangwen, who was sitting in the courtyard drinking porridge, heard the voice and quickly got up.

Looking at Zhang Yan, who was trembling and pale-faced, he couldn't help but frown.

Helping her sit down, Zhang Xiangwen gently comforted her, "Don't panic, tell me slowly!"

Zhang Yan's body was still trembling slightly as she haltingly recounted what she had just seen.

After listening to Zhang Yan's narration, Zhang Xiangwen seemed to realize something, and his expression instantly changed drastically.