190: Chapter 190: Back to Lizhu Cave Heaven!

Within the River of Time, Yang Simu had already thrown dozens of punches in succession!

Several ordinary Golden Body fragments that drifted by were also all gathered into his hands.

However, to Yang Simu's disappointment, he did not see that Golden Body deity again.

In less than an hour, Yang Simu discovered that he was already somewhat exhausted.

This was more than ten times more tiring than practicing boxing in reality!

He sighed softly and left the River of Time.

In the following days, Yang Simu continuously tempered his physique in the River of Time, absorbing Golden Body fragments to make his martial artist Golden Body Realm and cultivator Golden Core Stage more stable!

Occasionally, Yang Simu would also release his two Natal Flying Swords, Wuju and Mie, from the sword-nurturing gourd to sharpen their edges in the River of Time!

His Wading Water Boxing also became increasingly refined!

Of course, Day Practice, Night Practice, and Dream Practice, Yang Simu did not neglect either.

He had already reenacted Li Er's punches at Lion Peak hundreds of times within Dream Practice.

Yang Simu could be certain that if it happened again, he would definitely be able to fight to a draw against Li Er at the same level!

As for victory, it would likely still be quite difficult!

The Secret Manual regarding insights into the martial artist Spirit Refining stage that Li Er gifted Yang Simu before leaving benefited him greatly, giving him a rough judgment of the path of martial arts ahead all at once!

...

Nearly a month later.

Yang Simu and Ruan Xiu stepped into Lizhu Blessed Land once again.

As for He Xiaoliang and the three Mural City goddesses, they all remained outside.

Yang Simu had originally wanted to go directly to see Old Man Yang in the backyard of the medicine shop.

However, Ruan Xiu said she wanted to visit the blacksmith shop first.

Yang Simu thought for a moment and decided to go see that Military Strategist Sage from the Wind and Snow Temple—General Ruan Qiong!

After all, Ruan Xiu had suddenly left for over a month, and ultimately, it was all because of him.

Yang Simu felt that if he didn't take the initiative to explain the situation, the next time he met General Ruan Qiong, he might be hacked to death with a single sword strike!

Therefore, after careful consideration, Yang Simu ultimately decided to go on a trip with Miss Xiuxiu!

They first went to Caotou Shop and Yasui Shop to pick up some pastries.

Immediately after, the two arrived once again at the place where they first met.

Longxu Creek remained the same.

However, the Green Ox Back, which was originally a Semi-Immortal Weapon, the Moon Palace Mirror, had disappeared.

The covered bridge over Longxu Creek had also returned to its original appearance as a stone arch bridge.

Yang Simu stepped onto the stone arch bridge again, truly feeling a bit sentimental in his heart.

After walking for some time, the two finally arrived at the blacksmith shop.

Yang Simu followed Ruan Xiu into one of the rooms inside.

Instantly, blinding sparks met his eyes.

A burly middle-aged man was swinging a heavy hammer with his right hand, smashing it heavily onto a piece of red-hot iron in front of him!

"Dad, I'm back!" Ruan Xiu called out happily.

However, General Ruan Qiong kept a cold face and continued smithing, as if he hadn't heard Ruan Xiu's words.

The round-faced girl pouted slightly, knowing that her father was truly angry this time.

She had no choice but to call out again.

This time, General Ruan Qiong stopped his movements and snorted coldly:

"You still know how to come back?"

"If you hadn't left a note on the table, I would have thought my daughter had been abducted by someone!"

Speaking of this, General Ruan Qiong stared at Yang Simu with a rather unkind expression, seemingly implying something.

Yang Simu coughed twice, forcing a smile onto his face.

"Senior, this matter is a bit complicated, but it is definitely not what you imagine!" He guaranteed righteously.

"Then tell me, what do I imagine?" General Ruan Qiong asked, holding the hammer in his hand and staring straight at Yang Simu.

"Ahem..."

Yang Simu really felt like his head was exploding.

"Senior, let's talk this over properly, no resorting to violence!" he roared in his heart.

Just then, Ruan Xiu glared at General Ruan Qiong a bit angrily, "Dad, it was I who wanted to go find Yang Simu, you cannot blame him!"

"At that time, Young Master Yang was almost lost in the River of Time!"

"Besides, I wasn't just fooling around on this trip!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the aura of the Upper Five Realms suddenly radiated from the ponytail-wearing girl!

General Ruan Qiong's eyes widened slightly in an instant.

With his daughter's status, ascending to the Upper Five Realms was naturally a certainty.

However, he never expected that this day would come so quickly!

However, for some reason, after the shock and surprise, General Ruan Qiong's eyes suddenly became somewhat dim.

Deities are deities after all; they cannot stay in the human world forever!

Ruan Xiu lifted her chin a bit proudly and smiled, "Dad, I was able to ascend to the Upper Five Realms, and that is all thanks to Young Master Yang's help!"

Yang Simu was dumbfounded, thinking to himself: "I clearly didn't do anything."

General Ruan Qiong came back to his senses, and the look in his eyes as he gazed at Yang Simu suddenly became somewhat complex.

He said expressionlessly: "It's about time for lunch, remember to set an extra pair of chopsticks and a bowl."

"Okay, Dad!" Ruan Xiu smiled happily.

Yang Simu also secretly breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed this Military Strategist Sage was willing to let him off.

After having lunch at the blacksmith shop, Yang Simu headed to Yangs Shop alone.

In the backyard, Old Man Yang was still sitting on a rocking chair, puffing away as usual.

Seeing Yang Simu arrive, this Celestial Lord Qingtong from the Ancient Heavenly Court narrowed his deep eyes slightly.

"You have already been to the Wilderness World?" the old man said, exhaling a puff of smoke.

Yang Simu nodded, "Senior Yang, I have already begun laying out plans in the Wilderness World in accordance with our third deal."

"The first one is that yellowish four-legged snake—Han Su!"

"I originally wanted to continue, but there were a few too many accidents during the process, which provoked a pursuit by three great demons from the Wilderness World thrones."

"Later, I escaped to the Hundred Thousand Mountains, and it was that Senior Old Blind Man who intervened to save me..."

Yang Simu briefly recounted the sequence of events, only hiding the fact that he had apprenticed under the Old Blind Man.

Otherwise, he was afraid Old Man Yang would strike him dead!

After hearing Yang Simu's account, Old Man Yang nodded slightly and said expressionlessly:

"I don't care about the process; I only want the result."

"Since you have returned this time and have found the path to ascend to the martial artist Mountain Peak Realm and the cultivator Upper Five Realms, then stay here for now."

"Once you have sufficient strength to enter the Wilderness World again, it will surely be much safer!"

Upon hearing this, a look of surprise couldn't help but appear on Yang Simu's face.

He could clearly feel that Old Man Yang's words were sincere.

However, in the past, Old Man Yang only cared about his deals with him and had never cared about Yang Simu's safety!

Yet this time, Old Man Yang had changed!

"Is it that my value has increased, or is it due to some other reason?" Yang Simu muttered in his heart.

However, Yang Simu politely declined Old Man Yang's proposal.

Because he was confident that before he arrived at the Great Wall of Sword Qi, he would be able to break through both realms again!

As for the Mountain Peak Realm and the Upper Five Realms, Yang Simu had indeed touched upon some methods in advance.

Just as Yang Simu was deep in thought, Old Man Yang did not force him but instead handed over five sticks of incense with a special fragrance.

The old man said in a deep voice: "When you have completed all the preparations, have those five little ones who walked out of Lizhu Blessed Land each light a stick of incense at the same time!"

"Today I read the book reviews, and my mood is a bit complicated.

I am very happy that some readers like it; I can also understand that some readers do not.

This book should also come to an end; from now on, one chapter a day, and it will likely conclude around chapter 200.

I will try my best to fill in the plot holes I dug earlier."