Chapter 84 The Ups and Downs of His Life

On board the flying boat, Yun Bai and the others sat comfortably in the cabin.

"We barely escaped with our lives this time," Captain Zeng Fu said. "Damn the Demon Race. Who exactly led us into this trap?"

"It is very likely the Demon Race," Du San said solemnly.

"But the communication compass clearly showed that the other two squads were still alive," Fu Lianchuan interjected.

"There is a major issue here, and the Grand Elder is clearly already aware of it. I don't know what the situation is like on the front lines, but how did the infiltration of the Demon Race reach as far as Wasp Town?" Captain Zeng Fu's expression was grim. "Fortunately, we had Yun Bai this time, or we wouldn't have been saved... By the way, Yun Bai, how did you manage that—"

Suddenly, everyone else in Squad Yi-34 stared fixedly at Yun Bai. Four pairs of eyes gleamed with an intense, burning gaze that seemed as if it would set Yun Bai ablaze.

"Ahem, well..." Yun Bai offered a helpless smile. "As Brother Du and the Captain had already guessed, I was born with a relatively strong Divine Sense, so... you all know how fast I was able to read the materials last time using my Divine Sense. I tried to seek a Breakthrough during the life-and-death struggle, and I had a premonition that if I succeeded, I would be able to project my Divine Sense and use Telekinesis! That was how we were saved!"

Speaking of that Breakthrough in the heat of battle, Yun Bai felt a sense of lingering fear; it really had been a life-or-death moment.

"Hahaha." Captain Zeng Fu laughed heartily. "You kid. Ever since you joined our squad, you've always given me surprises. I never expected that this time, you'd give me such a big one!"

Li Ying and Fu Lianchuan also smiled.

Du San couldn't help but exclaim: "Yun Bai, do you know what this means?"

"Brother Du, what do you mean?"

"Yun Bai, in the entire Northwest Region, you might not see someone like you appear in ten years. Tell me, what Rank of special contract did you sign?" Du San chuckled.

"It should be Grade C." Facing these comrades with whom he had shared life-and-death bonds, Yun Bai did not hide anything.

"Heh, let me tell you, not to mention your other talents, just the fact that you can project your Divine Sense while at the Late Stage of the First Realm qualifies you to sign an Earth-Grade special contract!" Du San said decisively.

"This?" Yun Bai was stunned. He subconsciously looked toward Captain Zeng Fu.

Captain Zeng Fu nodded in agreement.

"We really owe it to you this time," Captain Zeng Fu sighed. This was the terrifying nature of a Second Realm Cultivator. With Telekinesis alone, when facing waves of beasts, they could handle the situation with ease. Ordinary First Realm Cultivators, even if they could use high-powered spirit cannons to achieve the power of the Second Realm, would eventually run out of ammunition and energy.

Du San continued: "Yun Bai! Listen to me. Although I have only fought alongside you for a little over a month, you saved my life! I know you are smart, you learn everything extremely quickly, and your Divine Sense is exceptionally strong. You are truly well-suited to learn Formations..."

"Old Du!" Li Ying was the first to react upon hearing this.

"Yun Bai, you saved all of us this time. And you have saved my life twice." Du San's expression was complex.

The first time was when Yun Bai pulled him away, helping him dodge the center of a spirit energy cannon blast, which cost him a leg but saved his life. The second time was when Yun Bai used Telekinesis to save everyone from the Horned Wolf pack.

"As for me..." Du San's expression was desolate. He forced a smile. "The number of Demonic Beasts, Demon Monsters, and members of the Demon Race I've killed in my life... is already enough. Even if I lost this life, it would have been worth it."

Captain Zeng Fu, Li Ying, Yun Bai, and Fu Lianchuan—everyone in the squad fell silent.

Du San glanced at his missing left leg. "Leaving this way is actually quite good. Compared to so many others who died under the claws of the Demon Race—my family, fellow disciples, comrades..."

"My path in Formations comes from the Mo Sect. For the dozen years since I entered the world, I have been dedicated to slaying demons and monsters. I still remember when I was a novice, lacking experience, and because of a careless mistake in setting up a Formation, I nearly caused a disaster for the Senior Brother and Senior Sister who were guiding me. I worked very hard and improved quickly, and later on, I met the Captain."

"Over the years, I have faced life and death time and again, following the Captain. I have seen too many people leave me. Many of the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters around me eventually faded away after losing arms or legs. Counting it up now, it has been eighteen years. I have long been accustomed to this life, but sometimes, I still feel exhausted."

"When I was young, I was in love with a Senior Sister. But at that time, we were both rushing about for the State Religion, traveling everywhere to slay demons and monsters. I didn't dare to speak up. Later, as I reached middle age, I was too weary to ever say anything. It wasn't until three years ago that I received news of her sacrifice..."

Du San closed his eyes in grief.

"This injury, this career of fighting—ending it here, isn't it perhaps a form of good fortune? It serves as an excuse for me—an excuse to leave, an excuse to return to the Sect, an excuse to go pay my respects to my Senior Sister."

"I, Du San, was able to know you all—brothers and sisters with whom I have shared life-and-death bonds—haha, that alone makes it worth it. Especially you, Yun Bai, you kid." Du San smiled slightly. "I've said so much, and it's also for you. You are a Dragon; you will not remain in this backward Northwest Region forever. I believe you will soon enter the Holy City and enter the Capital."

"After I retire, perhaps I will return to the Mo Sect to become a 'Formation Great Master,' a position of honor praised by everyone. If I can train some Formation Masters and still contribute to slaying demons and monsters, I will be very satisfied."

"What I want to say to you, Yun Bai, is that your Divine Sense is powerful, and I hope you can come to my Mo Sect to properly learn some Formations. It will definitely be of great benefit to you in the future. This way, the experience in Formations that I, Du San, have accumulated in the first half of my life will not be buried. It can continue to shine and be useful in the hands of a great Genius like you."

Yun Bai was deeply moved upon hearing this.

"Brother Du, rest assured. Once we return to Chu Prefecture City and handle the matters within the squad, I will go with you to the Mo Sect immediately." Yun Bai didn't even ask what the true background of the "Mo Sect" was; he trusted that Du San would not do anything to harm him.

"Old Du, you... sigh." Captain Zeng Fu sighed. "Your leg, if we use a Flesh-Bone Pill, it could still, you know..."

Captain Zeng Fu's voice grew quieter as he spoke; he lacked confidence himself.

The Flesh-Bone Pill is an extremely rare type of Medicinal Pill. This pill is in short supply even within the State Religion and is usually used on high-end combat Cultivators of the Second Realm or even the Third Realm. Although this pill cannot "bring the dead back to life," it can definitely "flesh out white bones," making it easy for a Cultivator to regrow a severed limb.

"It's not necessary," Du San smiled.

As for such a pill, not to mention whether it could be requested successfully—even if it could, Du San did not believe he was worth such a precious pill. In Du San's heart, such a good thing should be reserved for more important people.

Yun Bai also knew of this kind of pill.

It was said that this kind of pill was worth ten million Spirit Stones. Moreover, it was priceless; even with money, you couldn't buy it—you also needed power and strength.

Seeing Du San's reaction, he felt a pain in his heart as if it were being twisted by a knife.

In the Universe of his hometown, were similar tragedies not also happening at every moment?

He had to be fast, as fast as possible, even faster, to Cultivate.

Only by doing so could he save more people.