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In today’s video, we dive into Episode 1 of the Immortal World Arc from A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality.
Follow Han Li as he steps into a world far beyond ordinary mortals—a realm where immortal cultivators thrive, danger lurks at every corner, and hidden powers are waiting to be discovered. In this episode, we explore the foundation of the Immortal World, Han Li’s first trials, and the rules of cultivation that set the stage for his epic journey.
🔹 Learn about cultivation techniques, the unique magical system, and how mortals adapt in a world of immortals.
🔹 Understand the stakes of the Immortal World and how Han Li’s choices shape his path to true immortality.
🔹 This is a novel explanation, meaning the content is original from the book and not an anime adaptation. We bring you story insights, character motivations, and educational analysis for aspiring writers and readers alike.
Tip for viewers: Pay attention to Han Li’s decision-making, cultivation methods, and the world-building—these are key lessons in strategy, resilience, and understanding complex fictional systems.
If you enjoyed this explanation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Immortal World Arc!
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Spanish (Spain/Latin America):
Un registro del viaje de un mortal hacia la inmortalidad, Arco del Mundo Inmortal, Han Li, explicación de la novela, novela de fantasía, novela de cultivación, Xianxia, Episodio 1 explicado, desglosando la novela
French (France/Canada):
Le voyage d'un mortel vers l'immortalité, Arc du Monde Immortel, Han Li, explication du roman, roman fantastique, roman de cultivation, Xianxia, épisode 1 expliqué, analyse du roman
German:
Aufzeichnung einer sterblichen Reise zur Unsterblichkeit, Immortale Welt Arc, Han Li, Romanerklärung, Fantasy-Roman, Kultivierungsroman, Xianxia, Folge 1 erklärt, Romananalyse
Portuguese (Brazil/Portugal):
Registro da Jornada de um Mortal à Imortalidade, Arco do Mundo Imortal, Han Li, explicação do romance, romance de fantasia, romance de cultivo, Xianxia, Episódio 1 explicado, análise do romance
Russian:
Путешествие смертного к бессмертию, Арка Бессмертного Мира, Хань Ли, объяснение романа, фантастический роман, роман о культивации, Сянся, Эпизод 1 объяснён, разбор романа
Japanese:
凡人修仙伝, 不死者の世界編, ハン・リー, 小説解説, ファンタジー小説, 修行小説, 仙侠, 第1話解説, 小説の分析
Korean:
한 인간의 불사의 여정, 불멸 세계 편, 한리, 소설 설명, 판타지 소설, 수련 소설, 선협, 1화 설명, 소설 분석
Chinese (Simplified / Traditional):
凡人修仙传, 不死世界篇, 韩立, 小说讲解, 玄幻小说, 修炼小说, 仙侠, 第1集解析, 小说分析
Arabic:
رحلة فانية إلى الخلود, قوس العالم الخالد, هان لي, شرح الرواية, رواية فانتازيا, رواية تدريب, شيانشيا, الحلقة 1 شرح, تحليل الرواية
In today’s video, we dive into Episode 1 of the Immortal World Arc from A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality.
Follow Han Li as he steps into a world far beyond ordinary mortals—a realm where immortal cultivators thrive, danger lurks at every corner, and hidden powers are waiting to be discovered. In this episode, we explore the foundation of the Immortal World, Han Li’s first trials, and the rules of cultivation that set the stage for his epic journey.
🔹 Learn about cultivation techniques, the unique magical system, and how mortals adapt in a world of immortals.
🔹 Understand the stakes of the Immortal World and how Han Li’s choices shape his path to true immortality.
🔹 This is a novel explanation, meaning the content is original from the book and not an anime adaptation. We bring you story insights, character motivations, and educational analysis for aspiring writers and readers alike.
Tip for viewers: Pay attention to Han Li’s decision-making, cultivation methods, and the world-building—these are key lessons in strategy, resilience, and understanding complex fictional systems.
If you enjoyed this explanation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Immortal World Arc!
Tags (Localized for Major Countries / Languages)
English (US/UK):
A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, Immortal World Arc, Han Li, novel explanation, fantasy novel, cultivation novel, Chinese fantasy, Xianxia, Episode 1 explanation, novel breakdown, immortality journey
Spanish (Spain/Latin America):
Un registro del viaje de un mortal hacia la inmortalidad, Arco del Mundo Inmortal, Han Li, explicación de la novela, novela de fantasía, novela de cultivación, Xianxia, Episodio 1 explicado, desglosando la novela
French (France/Canada):
Le voyage d'un mortel vers l'immortalité, Arc du Monde Immortel, Han Li, explication du roman, roman fantastique, roman de cultivation, Xianxia, épisode 1 expliqué, analyse du roman
German:
Aufzeichnung einer sterblichen Reise zur Unsterblichkeit, Immortale Welt Arc, Han Li, Romanerklärung, Fantasy-Roman, Kultivierungsroman, Xianxia, Folge 1 erklärt, Romananalyse
Portuguese (Brazil/Portugal):
Registro da Jornada de um Mortal à Imortalidade, Arco do Mundo Imortal, Han Li, explicação do romance, romance de fantasia, romance de cultivo, Xianxia, Episódio 1 explicado, análise do romance
Russian:
Путешествие смертного к бессмертию, Арка Бессмертного Мира, Хань Ли, объяснение романа, фантастический роман, роман о культивации, Сянся, Эпизод 1 объяснён, разбор романа
Japanese:
凡人修仙伝, 不死者の世界編, ハン・リー, 小説解説, ファンタジー小説, 修行小説, 仙侠, 第1話解説, 小説の分析
Korean:
한 인간의 불사의 여정, 불멸 세계 편, 한리, 소설 설명, 판타지 소설, 수련 소설, 선협, 1화 설명, 소설 분석
Chinese (Simplified / Traditional):
凡人修仙传, 不死世界篇, 韩立, 小说讲解, 玄幻小说, 修炼小说, 仙侠, 第1集解析, 小说分析
Arabic:
رحلة فانية إلى الخلود, قوس العالم الخالد, هان لي, شرح الرواية, رواية فانتازيا, رواية تدريب, شيانشيا, الحلقة 1 شرح, تحليل الرواية
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00:00Welcome back to Novel Studio. Today, we're diving into a record of a mortal's journey to immortality,
00:06immortal realm. This story isn't just about cultivation and power. It teaches us patience,
00:12strategy, survival, and long-term thinking. Hanley's journey shows that true strength comes
00:17not from talent alone, but from caution, intelligence, and persistence. Let's break
00:23down this chapter and uncover the lessons hidden within the path to immortality.
00:28It begins in a vast and barren wilderness where not a single person can be seen. The land is bleak
00:36and yellow, stretching endlessly under a scorching sun that hangs high in the sky,
00:41baking the earth without mercy. The air itself is thick with drifting yellow dust. Aside from
00:48scattered weeds and shrubs, the only visible features across this desolate terrain are
00:53countless. Gray rocks of all shapes and sizes, lying motionless under the oppressive heat.
00:59Into this lifeless landscape, a petite and frail figure gradually comes into view. She is running
01:06forward as fast as she possibly can. The figure is a little girl, no more than six or seven years
01:12old.
01:12She wears a light yellow robe embroidered delicately with pink plum blossoms. Her black hair is tied
01:19neatly into two buns, framing a small face with intricate features, large eyes with bright black
01:25pupils, a petite nose, and red cherry lips. Despite her tender appearance, she is moving with urgency.
01:33Clutched tightly in her right hand is a palm-sized pellet drum. The drum looks old. The drum skin on
01:39both
01:39sides is already yellowed with age, and azure snake designs are carved or painted across its surface.
01:46As she runs, the two pellets, attached by short cord swing, and occasionally, strike the drum head
01:53with audible, clattering sounds. Even at her young age, she is remarkably fast and agile. With just a few
02:01long strides, she reaches a clearing before a patch of tall grass. Grass so long that it stands as high
02:08as an average adult. She is clearly in a desperate hurry. Sweat beads across her fair forehead, and a
02:14thin trail runs down her left cheek to her delicate neck. She wipes it away with her left hand. Her
02:21round
02:21cheeks are flushed red like ripe apples, yet she does not slow down at all. Then, suddenly, a harsh male
02:29voice echoes from the distance. Stop, you little witch. The words strike her like a physical blow.
02:35She shudders violently, and her face turns pale in an instant. Fear overtakes her expression.
02:42Without hesitation, she raises the pellet drum in her right hand and gives it a sharp, vigorous turn.
02:49Her lips flutter slightly as if whispering something under her breath. Immediately, a faint layer of azure
02:55light appears over the drum's surface. As the pellets strike the drum, a burst of azure light erupts
03:01forward, landing on a patch of tall grass in front of her. The grass is instantly coated in a thin
03:07sheen of azure light, but the glow vanishes just as quickly as if nothing has happened. She twists the drum
03:14again and again. With every strike, another burst of azure light shoots out, landing across the tall grass
03:20around her. Each time, the grass flashes with azure brilliance before returning to normal. After several
03:27repetitions, her face grows even paler. The technique is clearly draining her strength.
03:33Yet she doesn't dare pause. She dives headfirst into the tall grass. Not long after, she disappears
03:40into the vegetation. A cloud of dust rises more than a hundred feet away.
03:45A figure speeds forward at incredible velocity and arrives at the edge of the grass. It is a tall and
03:51burly man in his forties, with a coarse beard and a powerful build. In one hand, he holds a shimmering
03:57podau, its blade gleaming ominously under the sun, making him look extremely menacing. His eyes drop to
04:04the ground. There, plainly visible in the dust, is a trail of petite footprints leading straight into the
04:11tall grass. Without hesitation, he raises his podau and charges forward. But at that exact moment,
04:16azure light flashes ahead of him. Five or six long, azure snakes shoot out from the grass,
04:22their serpentine mouths opening wide to reveal sharp fangs as they lunge at him.
04:26The burly man falters slightly and only for a heartbeat. With swift composure, he pulls out a
04:32talisman from his sleeve using his left hand and slaps it onto his body. Instantly, a white light
04:38barrier forms around him. At the same time, he slashes his podau through the air with a loud buzzing
04:43sound. A blade of light several feet long sweeps outward. Three of the azure snakes are sliced
04:48cleanly in half. The remaining snakes collide with the white barrier, unable to break through,
04:54and are immediately cut down by another swing of the podau. In the blink of an eye, all the snakes
05:00are destroyed. Their forms flicker, revealing that they were never real snakes at all. But merely several
05:06bunches of tall grass transformed by illusion. The burly man lets out a cold harumph. He prepares to rush
05:13into the grass, but suddenly his expression shifts. He halts and withdraws his podau.
05:18Rustling sounds rise behind him. Two figures quickly arrive. One is a tall, thin Taoist priest
05:24wearing a slightly tattered gray robe, holding a white horsetail whisk. The other is a short but
05:30well-built man, with a long face marred by bruises and messy, disheveled hair.
05:35Are you all right, fellow Taoists? The burly man asks. The long-faced man replies with irritation,
05:42explaining how the little girl, the daughter of a demonic fox, nearly trapped. Them with her tricks.
05:48He demands to know why the burly man has stopped and where the witch is. Instead of answering,
05:54the burly man points silently to the tall grass and the footprints. The long-faced man immediately wants
06:00to charge in and finish it. But the Taoist priest narrows his eyes and warns them. The girl has been
06:05running for a day and a night. She must be exhausted, and yet she is highly skilled in
06:10wood-attribute illusion techniques. In a field of tall grass, she is like a fish in water.
06:16Charging blindly would be unwise. The long-faced man hesitates, then angrily argues that if they let her
06:23grow up, she could become a far greater menace. The burly man declares righteously that as enforcers of
06:28justice, they cannot allow a demon to escape. He then reveals a strategy. The tall grass covers a
06:34vast area. Searching it blindly would be troublesome. But if they use the fire cloud talisman along with
06:40the wind lure technique, they can burn the entire field quickly. With no grass, she would have nowhere
06:46to hide. The long-faced man reluctantly agrees, but demands the demonic foxes hide in return.
06:52The burly man refuses. She must be captured alive. The Taoist priest reveals why the blood
06:58sword sect has issued a mission. Capture the demonic fox alive, and the reward includes
07:04promotion to intersect disciple, a blood cry pill, and one thousand spirit stones. Hearing this,
07:10negotiations conclude. The spirit stones will be split between the two helpers. The long-faced man
07:15finally pulls out his fire cloud talisman. He stares at it wistfully before tossing it forward and
07:21chanting an incantation. Red light spreads over the talisman before it explodes into a cloud of
07:27crimson flames descending from the sky. The tall grass ignites instantly. Simultaneously,
07:33the Taoist priest chants and sweeps his horsetail whisk. Fierce gusts of wind erupt,
07:38fanning the flames into a roaring sea of fire. Dense black smoke fills the air. Ash flies everywhere.
07:44The trio stares intensely. Over there! The Taoist priest suddenly shouts. He shoots forward like an arrow,
07:51as your light glowing faintly from his whisk. The other two follow. Two to three hundred feet ahead,
07:57the little girl bursts out from the burning grass. Her robe is riddled with holes, her face blackened
08:02with smoke. She had carefully moved through the grass in silence, believing she had escaped detection.
08:08Never expecting they would burn the entire field. Terror floods her face as she runs, coughing violently,
08:14but she does not get far. A cold gust sweeps toward her. Azure threads emerge all around. A whistling
08:21sound follows as a massive black net descends from above. Despair fills her eyes. Then she sees
08:28something. A small, withered tree over a hundred feet ahead. Her eyes light up. She bites down hard on
08:35the tip of her tongue. The Azure threads surge in. The black net falls, and her immobilized body suddenly
08:42disintegrates into azure light, transforming into a small tree. She used a wood substitution technique.
08:48The burly man and Taoist priest's expressions darken instantly. Over there! The long-faced man shouts.
08:55The withered tree ahead blurs, transforming, back into the little girl holding her pellet drum.
09:02She glances back and continues fleeing, but now she is utterly drained. Her face is colorless.
09:07Her steps grow heavy and uneven. She begins stumbling. The distance between her and her
09:13pursuers shrinks rapidly. Suddenly she trips. Over a rock and crashes into a massive gray stone nearly
09:20ten feet tall before, falling to the ground. Why don't you keep running? The long-faced man sneers.
09:26The three men form a triangle, cutting off her escape. Exhausted, she presses her back against the
09:32giant rock and curls into herself, eyes burning with resentment. The long-faced man steps forward,
09:38raising his hand maliciously. He cannot kill her, but he intends to teach her a lesson.
09:44Then, a loud crack echoes. Thin fractures appear across the surface of the giant rock behind her.
09:50Small shards fall onto her head. The men freeze in shock. The cracks spread rapidly like a web.
09:56Chunks begin breaking off. The girl closes her eyes in fear, covering her head.
10:01With a thunderous boom, the entire rock explodes apart. Massive chunks scatter in all directions,
10:07kicking up clouds of dust. The three men retreat instinctively, staring. As the dust settles,
10:12the giant rock is gone. In its place stands a remarkably tall and broad man in an azure robe.
10:18His face and hair are coated in gray rock powder, as if he had been living inside the stone itself.
10:24Beneath the dust, his features are unremarkable, his complexion slightly dark.
10:28His expression is blank, almost dull. Yet he stands taller than even the burly man.
10:34The little girl and the three pursuers all stare at him in stunned disbelief, unable to comprehend
10:39this sudden, impossible turn of events. Right at the moment when the three men are still staring,
10:45in shock at the young man who has emerged from the shattered rock, an excited, trembling voice
10:51suddenly breaks the silence. Brother Rock! The little girl, who had just been cornered and exhausted,
10:58scrambles up from the ground without hesitation. Despite her injuries and fear, she rushes forward and
11:05throws her arms tightly, around the towering young man's leg. Because she is so small, her head only
11:10reaches his waist. Her slender arms wrap around one of his legs as if clinging to the only safe pillar
11:17in the world. Most of her tiny body hides behind him, and she tilts her head upward, looking at him
11:23with large, watery eyes filled with hope. The three men falter when they hear her call.
11:29They exchange bewildered looks, then turn back toward the young man. But what they see deepens
11:34their confusion. He shows absolutely no reaction. He does not comfort her. He does not even glance down
11:40at first. He simply continues staring blankly at the three cultivators, as if nothing around him
11:46matters. A wave of unease spreads through the little girl's heart. She tightens her grip on his
11:51leg and tugs desperately while sobbing. Brother Rock, I've finally found you. Those bad people are
11:58trying to capture Lair. You have to help me beat them! Only then does the young man slightly lower his
12:03head. The girl looks directly into his eyes. They are still completely vacant, empty, hollow,
12:09as if there is no awareness inside. Her heart sinks further. But for the three men, this is good news.
12:16They have already extended their spiritual sense to examine him. There is no trace of magic power
12:21in his body. That leaves only two possibilities. Either he is truly a mortal with no cultivation at
12:27all, or he is concealing his aura using some advanced secret technique or special magic tool,
12:34considering that he emerged from a massive rock and that the demonic fox girl calls him.
12:38Brother Rock? The second possibility? Seems more likely to them. Perhaps he is also a demon.
12:45The Taoist priest rests his horsetail whisk calmly on his arm, his eyes moving back and forth between
12:51the girl and the young man, calculating silently. The long-faced man subtly lowers his raised hand and
12:58steps back toward his companions. Something slips into his left hand from his sleeve. Clearly another
13:04hidden weapon? While his eyes remain fixed on the girl, the burly man gives his companions a
13:09meaningful look then speaks in a steady voice. May I ask your name, fellow Taoist? I am Yan Cheng of
13:15the
13:16Bloodsword Sect. We are working together to capture this demonic fox. If this matter does not concern you,
13:22please leave. The moment the girl hears the words Bloodsword Sect, she grows visibly alarmed. She looks
13:30up at the young man pleadingly. The young man slowly raises his head to face Yan Cheng. His expression is
13:36wooden. He says nothing. A flicker of anger flashes across Yan Cheng's eyes, but he suppresses it and
13:44repeats his words louder. Still no answer. The girl's palms are drenched in sweat as she clings tightly
13:50to the fabric of his pants. The young man remains silent. The long-faced man turns slightly aside and transmits
13:57his voice to his companions. There's something wrong with him. Why waste time here? Why don't we... The Taoist
14:03priest replies through voice transmission, his eyes narrowing slightly. In this area, anyone unmoved by the
14:10name of the Bloodsword Sect is either a complete fool or unfathomably powerful. In any case, he clearly intends to
14:17protect that demon. No one could blame us for killing him. The decision is yours, fellow Taoist Yan.
14:23En Shou nods. A cold light appears in his eyes as he tightens his grip on his po-dao.
14:28Why do you not speak, fellow Taoist? Are you looking down on us? His voice rolls like thunder across the
14:33barren plains, making the surrounding air vibrate. The girl trembles and reflexively releases his leg,
14:40clutching her pellet drum instead. The young man does not react at all. It is as if he is deaf.
14:45Fine, Yan Cheng growls. If you insist on siding with the demonic girl, we'll take you down together.
14:51His po-dao erupts in blinding white light. At the same time, he raises his other hand.
14:57A burst of black light shoots into the air and then descends as a massive black net.
15:01The girl panics and tries to flee, but she is too close. It is too late. The enormous net drops
15:07like a
15:07dark cloud, closing in from every direction and trapping the young man inside. As it tightens,
15:13flashes of light ripple through it. And from every knot emerges a sharp silver hook,
15:18glinting with deadly menace. The girl screams. She bites the tip of her tongue and sprays a
15:24cloud of blood mist onto her pellet. Drum while spinning it frantically. The drum sounds. Azure
15:30light flashes over her body. She instantly disintegrates into a piece of dead wood,
15:34a substitution technique. She reappears more than a hundred feet away, crashing onto the ground.
15:40But she is not unscathed. The hooked spikes from the net tear into her arms and legs as she escapes.
15:46More than a dozen wounds split open and blood pours out. She rolls and struggles to her feet,
15:51takes one shaky step, then collapses again. Her face is deathly pale and she gasps for breath.
15:57She is completely spent. Yancheng does not even spare her a glance. Instead, he forms a hand seal,
16:04and the black net tightens violently around the young man. At the same time,
16:08the Taoist priest leaps into the air and flicks his wrist. A dozen translucent. Flying needles shoot
16:14forth like lightning toward the young man's vital points. Look out! The girl screams helplessly from
16:20the ground. A series of metallic clangs echoes through the air. The needles rebound as if they
16:25struck solid stone. The Taoist priest lands, shocked. Even if the young man were truly made of rock,
16:32those needles should have pierced through him. Suddenly, a streak of golden light
16:36flashes past the priest and strikes. The young man's throat.
16:41What a fool! No one's ever taken my golden wasp spike and… Before the long-faced man can finish,
16:47the golden spike explodes into specks of light. Impossible!
16:51The long-faced man stares as if he has seen a ghost. The burly man is equally incredulous.
16:57The net's hooks can tear through metal, yet they cannot even scratch this young man's skin.
17:02Then, at last, the young man moves. He lowers his head slightly and looks at the net wrapped around
17:08him, as if mildly inconvenienced. He grabs the net with both hands. Spiritual light bursts from
17:15its surface. Then he tears it apart effortlessly like ripping paper. The two halves drift to the
17:20ground. The long-faced man and the Taoist priest are so stunned their eyes nearly pop out. Even the
17:26injured girl stares in astonishment, momentarily forgetting her pain.
17:30How dare you destroy my magic tool?
17:33Yancheng roars, anguish and fury in his voice. The black net was borrowed at a high price from
17:39a fellow sect member. He grits his teeth and extends two fingers. A purple talisman materializes between
17:45them. He throws it into the air while chanting. The talisman flies above the young man and explodes into
17:51a dense black cloud. Thunder rumbles. A silver bolt of lightning, as thick as a bowl, crashes down.
17:57It strikes the young man with a deafening boom. Lightning arcs explode outward, blasting black
18:03craters into the ground. The girl closes her eyes in terror and barely manages to push herself,
18:09backward just enough to avoid the stray arcs. When she opens her eyes again, her mouth falls open.
18:14The young man stands silently amidst scorched craters. Not a single scratch marks his body.
18:21Yancheng's heart trembles, but he does not hesitate. He forms seals rapidly.
18:25Seal! Another bolt descends, but mid-air it transforms into intertwining lightning,
18:31chains that wrap around the young man's body, binding him tightly.
18:35What are you waiting for?
18:37Yancheng roars, charging forward with his po-dao now glowing red.
18:41The long-faced man, initially shocked, now grins and forms a seal. He vanishes like a breeze and
18:48reappears beside the young man, swinging a black metal ruler engraved with flashing runes toward
18:53his shoulder. Meanwhile, the Taoist priest retreats cautiously and releases a crimson sphere from his
19:00sleeve. It circles once and then shoots silently toward the back of the young man's head. Their
19:05coordination is flawless. The young man remains motionless, eyes still vacant.
19:10Yancheng's expression turns elated as he pours more power into his strike.
19:14Then his wrist is seized. A large hand grips him. It feels like steel, like an immovable mountain.
19:21He cannot thrust forward even an inch. No one saw the young man move.
19:26Yancheng struggles, but his arm is locked in place. A cruel smile appears on his face just as the ruler
19:31and
19:31crimson sphere strike. The ruler releases piercing black light. The crimson sphere explodes into thick,
19:37foul-smelling blood mist engulfing the young man's head. The long-faced man laughs triumphantly.
19:43Then heat surges through his hand. A terrifying force travels from the young man's body, through the
19:49metal ruler and into him. No!
19:51He is hurled backward violently. Bones shatter audibly. He crashes to the ground like a broken puppet.
19:58Blood and fragments of organs spilling from his mouth. By the time he stops moving,
20:02his body is riddled with destruction. He is dead. Yancheng stares in disbelief.
20:08Before he can react, the hand gripping his wrist trembles slightly. A strange vibration courses through
20:14his body. Every bone shatters simultaneously. The pain is unbearable. He screams. Then he is hurled
20:21through the air and smashed into a massive rock. His body explodes into minced flesh upon impact.
20:26It all happens in an instant. The Daoist priest turns pale. He frantically slaps multiple talismans
20:33onto himself and tries to flee. He only takes a few steps. The air around him suddenly constricts.
20:38His protective spiritual lights vanish. In the next moment, his body explodes into fragments of
20:45flesh and blood that rain down from the sky, as if crushed by an invisible giant hand. Silence returns to
20:52the barren land. The young man calmly inhales. The dense blood mist around his head is swallowed
20:58into his mouth. His wooden, expressionless face is revealed once more. The little girl stands frozen,
21:04her small mouth hanging, open as she stares at the aftermath of everything that just happened.
21:10Moments ago, three terrifying cultivators from the Bloodsword sect had nearly captured her. Now all three are
21:17dead, crushed, shattered, obliterated in the blink of an eye. Her eyes slowly drift over the remains.
21:24The burly man lies mangled at the base of a giant gray rock, his body twisted and broken beyond
21:30recognition. Dozens of feet away, the long-faced man's corpse resembles a heap of ruined sludge.
21:36Bones and flesh no longer distinguishable. As for the Daoist priest, there is barely anything left.
21:41His body had exploded under a distant punch, leaving only scraps of flesh and blood scattered
21:47across the barren ground. The little girl's expression is blank at first. Then suddenly,
21:52her legs give out. She collapses onto the ground and tears begin to stream down her face. At first,
21:59she sobs quietly. But as memories surge through her mind, her crying grows louder and louder,
22:05until her wailing echoes across the empty plains like a mournful lament.
22:09A heart-breaking cry that seems to accuse the Heavens themselves of injustice.
22:14After an unknown stretch of time, the crying stops abruptly. The little girl slowly stands again.
22:20Her hands clench into tight fists. The soot and blood on her delicate face have been washed away by
22:25tears, revealing her fragile features once more. But now something has changed in her eyes. There is
22:32resolve. Without warning, she rushes toward the massive gray rock ahead. At its base lies the burly
22:38man's mangled corpse in a pool of blood. He is unquestionably dead. Nearby, the long-faced man's
22:44ruined body lies sprawled across the earth. The little girl leaps forward. Azure nails several
22:50inches long suddenly extend from her fingers. With a fierce cry, she slashes downward. Her claws
22:55whistle through the air, sending out streak after. Streak of azure claw projections that rip. Into the
23:01burly man's remains, flesh and blood scatter, in all directions as is already. Destroyed body is torn
23:08into an even more unrecognizable mass. Yet it still isn't enough. She opens her mouth and exhales a
23:14burst of green flames. The fire engulfs the remains and reduces them to ashes. Then she moves to the
23:20long-faced man's corpse and repeats the same brutal process. Tearing, shredding, burning, until nothing
23:28remains but charred dust. Only then does she finally stop. Her knees buckle again and she collapses onto
23:35her backside, panting heavily. She has just exhausted the tiny bit of magic power her body had barely
23:40recovered. After a moment to steady herself, she turns toward a certain direction and kneels.
23:46In a trembling but determined voice, she murmurs,
23:50Dada! Mama! Big brother! Big sister! One of those foul bandits from the Bloodsword sect is finally
23:57dead. I wasn't the one who killed him. But a little justice has finally been served for what they did
24:03to
24:03you. Her small fists tighten. As long as I'm still alive, one day, I'll go to Bloodlight Mountain and
24:09erase the Bloodsword sect from this world. Tears well up in her eyes again, but this time she forces them
24:15back. I won't cry anymore. Dada always said crybabies never grow up. I have to grow up faster. It takes
24:22her a long time to suppress the sobs threatening to burst free. Finally, she stands again and glances,
24:28toward the storage bags left, behind by the three dead cultivators. Disgust flickers in her eyes.
24:35But after hesitating briefly, she walks over and collects them anyway. As the sun begins to sink
24:40westward, the sky dims. The wind grows stronger, howling across the barren land as the temperature
24:46drops. Surrounded by emptiness, the little girl begins to feel afraid. Instinctively, she inches
24:53closer to the only other living person present, the young man. After throwing that final distant punch
24:59that obliterated the Taoist priest, he has returned to stillness. He stands where he is, wooden and
25:06motionless, staring blankly at his own feet, as though unaware of everything the little girl just did.
25:12Brother Rock! She calls softly, hesitant to approach too closely. No response.
25:18Brother Rock, my name is Liu Leher. Thank you for killing those three bad people, even though you're
25:23human. Dada said there are good humans, too. At last he reacts slightly. He lifts his head. His pupils
25:30reflect her small figure. For the briefest instant, a faint gleam seems to flash across his vacant eyes,
25:37but it fades just as quickly. Still, his gaze remains fixed on her. Startled, Liu Leher takes a
25:45few hurried steps backward. But he does nothing. He simply stares at her, unmoving like a statue.
25:51Relief washes over her. She becomes even more convinced that something is wrong with his mind.
25:56Gradually gathering courage, she steps closer and examines him carefully. Now that she isn't
26:02panicking, she can see him clearly. He is tall and broad-shouldered, with long, slender fingers.
26:07His physique is not overly muscular, yet it gives off the impression of containing boundless strength.
26:14His eyes are dazed and hollow, but his pupils are unbelievably black. So deep they seem capable of
26:20swallowing a person's soul if stared into for too long. His exposed skin is slightly dark and
26:26unbelievably smooth. Despite the brutal battle, not a single scratch mars his body. Even his
26:32simple azure robes remain completely undamaged. And she remembers clearly. He swallowed that cloud
26:38of blood mist as if it were nothing. There is no way he is mortal. No mortal could casually kill
26:43three cultivators wielding magic tools. The more she looks at him, the more relaxed she becomes.
26:49Her childish curiosity resurfaces. She circles around him, studying him from every angle.
26:54Throughout it all, his gaze follows her. As though something about her has caught his attention.
27:00Perhaps because he saved her life. Perhaps because he killed her tormentors. But the longer
27:05she looks at him, the closer she feels to him. Then she notices something. Peeking out from behind
27:10his collar is a small, dark, green accessory. Translucent and glittering faintly. She cannot
27:17tell what it is. She wants to lift his robe slightly to inspect it. But she doesn't dare.
27:22At that moment, the wind intensifies. Dark clouds rapidly blanket the sky. The surroundings grow
27:28dimmer and dimmer. A bolt of lightning splits the heavens, illuminating everything in a blinding flash.
27:34Followed by a thunderclap that shakes the earth. Heavy rain pours down.
27:39Ah! Liu Lair cries out instinctively and rushes toward him, wrapping her arms around his leg as her
27:45body trembles. As a demonic fox, she has an innate fear of natural lightning. Once again,
27:50a faint gleam flickers in the young man's eyes. He bends slightly, using his large frame to shield
27:56her from the rain and wind. Whether this is intentional or instinctive is unclear. But his
28:01body blocks the storm for her. Warmth wells up in Liu Lair's heart. Suddenly she is no longer afraid of
28:07thunder or lightning. The feeling is like being protected in her father's arms. The storm passes
28:13as quickly as it came. The dark clouds disperse and the fresh scent of rain fills the air. Giggling
28:19softly, Liu Lair shakes the water from herself. Then grabs his hand and brushes rain droplets from
28:25his robe. She notices something strange. The water forms beads on his azure clothes and rolls off.
28:32Unable to soak in, just like droplets on a lotus leaf. As always, he shows no reaction.
28:38Brother Rock, you still haven't told me your name, she says. Tugging gently at his arm and coaxing him
28:44to sit, he slowly sits down. Silent. Why are you here, Brother Rock? That punch you threw was so
28:50strong. Can you teach me? Brother Rock. She keeps talking, trying different ways to make him respond.
28:57But no matter what she says, he remains silent and expressionless. Disappointment crosses her face.
29:04After a moment of silence, she suddenly makes up her mind. Grabbing his large hand, she says earnestly,
29:10Brother Rock, I don't know who you are, but you killed someone from the- Bloodsword sect. It's-
29:16Safer if you leave with me? Though his eyes are still dazed. Her exaggerated gestures seem to help
29:22him understand. Finally. He follows her. Dusk settles fully. The setting sun paints the sky
29:29blood-red, casting golden light over the barren plains. One tall figure and one small figure walk
29:34toward the horizon. The wind carries Liu Laere's cheerful voice across the land. Brother Rock,
29:40you're really strong. But there are lots more bad people in the Bloodsword sect. It's getting late.
29:46You must be hungry, right? When we leave this place, I'll catch some wild birds and roast them for you.
29:52I'm a really good cook, Brother Rock. From now on, I'll treat you like my real brother. High in a
29:58primitive mountain forest, glacial winds howl without pause. Heavy snow blankets everything in pure white.
30:04Even though the sun has not fully set, the forest is already dim beneath the thick snowfall.
30:10A winding mountain path, barely visible even in clear weather, has completely vanished under the
30:16snow. And yet at the very end of the mountain trail, a small flame flickers stubbornly against
30:22the cold. The fire burns inside the only mountain god shrine in the entire forest. Because the shrine
30:28is so remote and difficult to reach, it has long since been abandoned. The gatehouse and courtyard
30:33walls have collapsed. Only a dilapidated main hall remains, standing alone amid the wind and snow.
30:40The doors are gone, replaced by a tattered straw mat hanging over the entrance, barely keeping out
30:46the freezing air. Through the holes in that straw mat one can see the interior. Weeds and scattered
30:51stones litter the empty hall. And seated cross-legged on the ground is a tall, broad young man dressed in
30:58an azure robe. Even while sitting, his back is perfectly straight. His face, however, is wooden and
31:04expressionless. Almost identical to the crumbling mountain. God statue positioned behind him. His
31:10arms hang naturally downward. And within the cradle formed by his arms lies Liu Lair. At that moment,
31:17a faint moan escapes from his chest area. Liu Lair shifts in her sleep. She rubs her small head against
31:23his arm. Her face peeking out slightly from the crook of his elbow. Her delicate features are flushed,
31:29unnaturally red. Though asleep, her brows are tightly furrowed. Tears stream continuously from
31:35beneath her closed eyelids. She is clearly trapped in a nightmare. No, don't. Her fingers tighten
31:42reflexively around his arm. One of her legs slips free from his embrace, kicking outward. She twists
31:48restlessly, suffering from whatever terror fills her dream, before burying her face back into his
31:54chest. The young man has been staring straight ahead. But now, sensing her movement, he lowers his head
32:00slightly to look at her. A faint trace of confusion appears in his vacant eyes, though most of their
32:06emptiness remains. Brother Rock, she murmurs faintly in her sleep. The firelight flickers across his face.
32:13For a brief moment, his features soften. A subtle spark glimmers within his dark pupils. Without
32:19standing, he slowly pivots his seated body so that his back now faces the shrine entrance,
32:25shielding her from the wind. Gently, he tucks her leg back into his arms and tightens his hold around
32:31her just a little. She wiggles once more. Then she nestles deeper into his chest. Gradually,
32:37her breathing steadies. The nightmare fades. Outside night fully descends. The wind and snowfall
32:43lessen slightly. Uh, another scene unfolds. Halfway up a lush mountain more than a thousand feet tall stands.
32:50A massive cave entrance over thirty feet high. In front of it, the tall, azure-robed young man stands
32:57with his back toward the cave. Behind him, Lulaire clutches. The corner of his robe with one hand
33:03while wrapping the other arm around his leg. Half her face peeks out from behind him, pale with fear.
33:09Dozens of feet ahead stands a monstrous grey bear. The beast towers more than twice the height of an
33:14adult human. It balances on its hind legs, forepaws raised threateningly. A jagged horn juts from its head.
33:21Its lips curl back to reveal rows of sharp fangs. And thick, foul drool drips from its mouth as it
33:27snarls. Though the young man is imposing by ordinary standards, he appears small in comparison. Yet he
33:34shows no fear. He simply stares blankly at the giant beast with his ink-black lusterless eyes.
33:40After several seconds of staring back, something strange happens. A human-like flicker of fear appears
33:46in the bear's expression. It lets out a low roar. Then it takes several hesitant steps backward,
33:52drops onto all fours, and flees. Lulaire exhales in relief. Scratching her head in confusion,
33:59she steps around to look up at the young man's face. But even after staring for a long while,
34:04she finds no change in his wooden expression. Brother Rock, I know you're not ordinary.
34:09It's such a pity you can't speak. If only you could talk to me.
34:13She sighs dramatically. Far too mature a sigh for a child her age. Then grabs his hand and leads him
34:21into the cave. He says nothing. But his gaze lowers briefly to the delicate hand holding,
34:27his own before allowing himself to be guided inside.
34:31Uh, time passes. On a vast grassland in the height of spring, new green shoots push through the earth.
34:37The air carries the fresh fragrance of grass. Lulaire, now around eight or nine years old,
34:43sits atop the young man's shoulders. In her hands are thin vines dotted with small yellow flowers.
34:49The young man has not changed at all. He still wears the same azure robe, but Lulaire has grown taller.
34:56The childish roundness of her face has begun to fade. A rare hint of gentle allure already glimmers in her
35:02eyes. The kind that suggests she will one day grow into breathtaking beauty. Her fingers move swiftly as
35:09she weaves the flowering vines, humming a cheerful tune as crisp and sweet as a yellow warbler's song.
35:15Done! Before finishing her melody, she completes a beautiful floral wreath.
35:20She examines it proudly from every angle, then places it carefully atop his head.
35:25The wreath fits perfectly. The densest cluster of flowers resting above his forehead. He senses the
35:32movement. He reaches up and lightly touches the wreath before withdrawing his hand. She is used to
35:37his muted reactions. Then her gaze shifts downward to the thin green string around his neck. A mischievous
35:44grin spreads across her face. She quickly grabs the string and tries to lift the dark green accessory
35:51attached to it. But instantly, as if by instinct, he grips the accessory himself, refusing to let it go.
35:58You do this every time, Brother Rock. Why are you so stingy? I just want to look at it.
36:03She puffs, cheeks bulging. She isn't truly angry. Over the past two years, he has never spoken.
36:10Aside from faint responses to outside stimuli, the only time he reacts meaningfully is when that dark green
36:16accessory is touched. And so she teases him with it from time to time. Years pass like flowing water.
36:23Now, a beautiful young woman of thirteen or fourteen walks energetically along a yellow sand.
36:29Official road. She wears a white dress and light grey boots. Her black hair flows to her waist.
36:35Her hands are clasped behind her back as she strides forward. Behind her walks the tall,
36:40broad man in azure robes, still wearing that same wooden expression. Though she walks faster,
36:46his longer stride keeps him close behind. In the distance rises a mighty grey city at the end of
36:52the road. Countless people move through its gates, appearing tiny from afar. She slows to a stop.
36:59Far bright city, she murmurs after staring for a long time. He comes to stand beside her,
37:05also gazing at the city. Looks like a major human city, she says quietly. Hesitation flickering
37:11across her face. During the past five years, they have entered several human towns and cities seeking
37:18a cure for his strange condition, but never one this large. Brother Rock, if we cure you,
37:25you'll help me take revenge, right? It is unclear whether she is asking him or herself. He seems to
37:30react slightly. His gaze shifts from the city to her, but he says nothing. A bleak thought crosses
37:36her mind. Even if Brother Rock is strong, how could he defeat the entire Bloodsword sect? Her shoulders
37:43droop. Tears fall silently onto the yellow sand. Then, she feels warmth atop her head. She looks up.
37:51The young man is gently stroking her hair. There is warmth in his eyes. For reasons she cannot explain,
37:57that simple gesture fills her with courage. It feels as if no hardship in the world could frighten her
38:02now. She wipes away her tears. With one hand gripping his larger one, she steps forward toward
38:08the distant city gates, her expression firm and resolute. Far bright city was the third largest
38:14city in the prosperous nation. Built upon an immense plain, the city covered more than 100 kilometers in
38:21area. To its south flowed a great river, allowing both land and water transport to thrive. Because of
38:27this strategic location, trade flourished, merchants gathered. And the city prospered
38:32into a bustling center of human civilization. At this moment, a long queue stretched outside the
38:38city gate. The scene was loud and lively, filled with merchants, travelers, farmers, and carriages
38:45waiting their turn to enter. Liu Lair gripped Liu, Shura's hand tightly as she led him forward through the
38:50crowd. Every so often she nervously glanced upward. Several dozen feet above the gate hung an octagonal
38:57copper mirror. Under the midday sun, the eight trigrams engraved upon its surface glowed faintly,
39:03radiating a sense of upright, righteous energy. This was clearly no ordinary mirror. Entry into the
39:09city required only a fee. The inspection process appeared lax, but the true scrutiny came from that
39:15mirror. When it was finally their turn, the two of them stepped beneath the gate. The moment they
39:21stood directly under the octagonal mirror, an indescribable force enveloped them both. Liu Lair
39:27stiffened slightly and lowered her head, anxiety flickering across her face. Beside her, Liu Shu
39:33stared up at the mirror blankly. For a split second, a faint blue glimmer flashed through his inky black
39:39pupils. No one noticed. And the mirror showed no reaction. A middle-aged guard lazily looked them
39:46over. Where are you from? Why are you entering the city? Liu Lair immediately brightened her expression.
39:52We're from Liu Clan Village, about 150 kilometers northwest of here. My name is Liu Lair, and this is
39:59my brother. Liu Shu, we're here to visit relatives and to treat my brother's condition. Over the past five
40:05years, they had interacted with others occasionally, so for convenience, she had given the young man
40:11the name Liu Shi. She discreetly handed over a small pouch of copper coins, slightly more than the
40:17required entry fee. The guard's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. He slipped the excess coins into his
40:24pocket without hesitation and gave. Liu Shi one extra glance before waving them through. You don't look
40:30like troublemakers. Go on in. Liu Lair thanked him quickly and hurried into the city, leading Liu Shi
40:36along. Only after turning several corners and reaching, a secluded spot far from the gate did.
40:42She finally slowed down and exhaled deeply in relief. After ensuring no one was nearby, she withdrew a small
40:48azure jade talisman. It's a good thing Dada gave me this aura concealment talisman. Otherwise, the demon-spotting
40:55mirror would have exposed me. The jade talisman was about two inches long and two centimeters wide.
41:01Azure patterns formed a complex array across its surface, and gentle light flowed over it like
41:06rippling water. A trace of sorrow passed through her eyes as she looked at it. She carefully put it away.
41:13Turning past two more alleyways, they stepped onto the main street. The road was wide enough for three
41:19horse-drawn carriages side by side. Countless shops lined both sides as far as the eye could see.
41:26Unlike what she expected, most buildings were wooden rather than brick. Few exceeded even one
41:31hundred feet in height. Yet each structure was intricately crafted, showing exquisite workmanship.
41:36This was the largest city Liu Lair had ever seen. The crowd pressed around her, and she instinctively
41:43moved closer to Liu Shi, uneasy among so many humans. But no one paid them any attention. Gradually,
41:50her tension eased. Curiosity replaced fear. Look over there, Brother Rock. That's sugar-coated hawes.
41:57I've heard they're really delicious. She pointed excitedly toward a stall. The bustling marketplace
42:02reflected in Liu. She's black eyes. But his expression did not change. She was about to drag him toward the
42:09stall. But when she looked into his vacant gaze, her excitement dimmed. She remembered why they had
42:15come. Tightening her grip on his hand, she said earnestly, Don't worry. Brother Rock, this city is
42:23huge. There must be a doctor who can cure you. A faint flicker passed through his eyes. They ate a
42:29quick meal at a roadside stall. After asking around, Liu Lair obtained the addresses of two nearby medical
42:35clinics. To the west stood the Li, family clinic, a century-old, establishment with a strong reputation.
42:43Inside, a middle-aged man in an azure robe sat on a wooden chair, three fingers resting on Liu Shi's
42:50wrist. Liu Lair stood anxiously nearby. The doctor was Li Changqing, heir to the Li family clinic,
42:57practicing medicine for over twenty years. After a long examination, he withdrew his hand.
43:02Your brother's pulse is strong and steady. His energy is abundant and balanced. Physically,
43:07he is in exceptional condition. When did this issue begin? Was there any external cause?
43:13Liu Lair shook her head. We were separated for many years. I don't know when it happened.
43:19Li Changqing stroked his beard with regret. If I do not know the cause, I cannot prescribe treatment.
43:24Forgive me, I lack the skill to help.
43:27Is there truly no way? She asked urgently. He shook his head. Disappointment filled her eyes.
43:34She bowed politely and left with Liu Shi. After walking some distance, she forced herself to speak
43:39brightly. There are many clinics in the city. We'll try them all. Liu Shi smiled faintly.
43:45Whether he understood was unclear. They visited another. Grander clinic with gray walls and black tiles,
43:52far more luxurious than the first. An hour later, they emerged again, disappointed.
43:57It's all right, she said, though her voice carried strain. There are more. By day's end,
44:03they had visited nearly every clinic in the city. None could help. Uh, in the north stood the wild
44:09chrysanthemum clinic. They exited slowly. Liu Lair stared at the ground, fiddling with her dress hem.
44:16Though not the largest clinic, it was known for handling rare illnesses. Even they had failed
44:22to diagnose Liu Shi. Wait, little girl. An elderly man in azure robes hurried after them.
44:28It was Dr. Liu who had just examined Liu Shi. Hope sparked in her eyes. Did you discover something?
44:35He nodded. After examining him, I consulted some records. His symptoms do not resemble ordinary mental
44:42illness. It appears more like a curse. Or a restriction planted upon him that has injured
44:47his soul. Her heart sank. This is beyond ordinary physicians, the doctor continued. Only immortal
44:54doctors skilled in soul techniques might treat him. As for his inability to speak, physically he is fine.
45:01Once his soul is restored, his voice will return. Silence followed. She forced a smile.
45:07Thank you, doctor. He returned to the clinic. As they walked away, her thoughts grew heavy.
45:13So Brother Rock's soul was harmed. As a demonic fox, even at her young age,
45:18she understood certain cultivation matters. She had already suspected soul damage. But seeking a
45:24cultivator proficient in soul arts meant seeking someone extremely powerful. Would her aura concealment
45:30talisman withstand such scrutiny? She had hoped she was wrong. Now her fears were confirmed.
45:35Lost in thought, she walked forward. Suddenly, chaos erupted ahead.
45:40Move! A horse beast is out of control! Panic exploded across the street. A silver carriage hurtled
45:47forward, pulled by a scaled, azure horse-like beast. The creature galloped wildly, eyes bloodshot,
45:54froth flying from its fanged mouth. The carriage swayed violently. The driver pulled desperately on the
46:00reins, face pale with terror. And it was charging straight toward them.
46:04Liu Lair froze for a fraction of a second before trying to drag Liu Shi aside. But it was too
46:09late.
46:10A foul stench filled the air. Within a blink, the rampaging beast, close to within ten feet of them,
46:17so close, she could see the white foam splattering from between its sharp fangs.
46:23Liu Lair tried to activate her ability to stop the charging, horse-like beast. But panic disrupted the
46:29flow of magic in her body. Her power would not circulate properly. Fear seized her, and she cried
46:34out in alarm. At that critical moment, a shadow suddenly covered her. Liu Shi had stepped in front
46:40of her. Without hesitation, he moved like lightning, grabbing the thick neck of the beast with one hand.
46:47Twisting his body sideways, he collided head-on with it. A deafening thump exploded through the street.
46:52The enormous beast, which had been charging at terrifying speed, stopped instantly, as if it had
46:59crashed into an immovable mountain. The tremendous momentum shattered several hard stone slabs beneath
47:05its hooves. The carriage behind it was still driven forward by inertia. It slammed into the beast's rear,
47:11then was flung several feet aside before crashing heavily onto the ground. The carriage did not overturn,
47:17but its frame warped badly, pieces of wood breaking off and scattering across the street. The coach
47:23driver was nearly thrown off from the violent impact. But Liu Shi did not move. He stood rooted
47:28in place as if nailed to the earth. The surrounding crowd stared in shock. Even someone inside a nearby
47:34tea house let out a stunned exclamation. Liu Lair pressed a hand to her chest, her heart still racing.
47:40As she looked at Liu Shi's back, warmth filled her eyes. For years, whenever danger appeared,
47:46he would instinctively shield her. Though not related by blood, their bond was no weaker than
47:51that of true siblings. The azure horse-beast, having been stopped so abruptly, grew even more furious.
47:57It neighed wildly, lowered its head, and charged again, this time straight at Liu Shi's chest.
48:04"'Brother Rock, look out!' Liu Lair shouted. Liu Shi remained expressionless.
48:09His hand locked firmly around the beast's neck. Then he pressed downward. The beast's legs buckled
48:15instantly. Its massive body slammed to its knees, crushing and shattering all the stone slabs beneath
48:21it. It felt as though a mountain were pressing down on its bones, threatening to break them apart.
48:27The madness in its eyes vanished, replaced by fear. Faced with strength far beyond its own,
48:33the beast finally surrendered. It sat back on its haunches, trembling,
48:37no longer daring to move. The crowd erupted in disbelief. That beast charged with at least two
48:43tons of force. And he stopped it with his bare hands. Whose carriage was that? Driving recklessly
48:49through a busy market like this. If he hadn't stepped in, people could have died. Only then did
48:55everyone truly grasp how serious the situation had been. Meanwhile, Liu Shi released the beast's neck
49:01calmly and returned to his blank, silent state. Even after being freed, the beast continued panting
49:08heavily, too terrified to stand. "'Are you all right, Brother Rock?' Liu Lair rushed to examine him.
49:15Seeing he was completely unharmed, she finally relaxed. The coach driver, pale as paper, collapsed
49:21weakly onto the damaged carriage. All his strength drained now that the crisis had passed. At that moment,
49:27the carriage door burst open. Two young men stepped out, both pale from fright. The first appeared
49:32around twenty years old. Handsome, dressed in a white scholar's robe. The second looked seventeen or
49:39eighteen, with jade-like skin, sharp black and white eyes, red lips, white teeth, and elegant features.
49:45He wore a long white robe with a jade belt and jade hat, a pigeon egg-sized jewel embedded in
49:51it. Carrying far
49:53more grace and presence than his companion. The scholar-robed young man, still shaken, snatched the
49:58whip and began beating the coach driver furiously. "'You useless trash! I almost died in there!'
50:05Each strike left bloody marks, but the driver did not dare resist. He knelt and kowtowed repeatedly,
50:11begging forgiveness. "'Quiet! They're from the U Manor!'
50:14"'Stop talking, and this isn't our business!' The crowd immediately fell silent.
50:18Fear replaced outrage. Just as the whip was about to fall again, the younger white-robed man stepped
50:25forward and grabbed, his companion's wrist. "'Let it go, brother! Azure windhorses are low-grade
50:31demon beasts, wild and hard to tame. This isn't entirely his fault.' His voice was calm and pleasant.
50:38The scholar-robed man snorted but threw the whip aside. The coach driver immediately kowtowed toward
50:44the younger man. "'Thank you, young master!' The white-robed youth handed him a bag of silver.
50:50"'Compensate anyone harmed and repair any damage. If you handle it well, you'll avoid harsher punishment.'
50:55The driver nodded repeatedly and hurried off. Then the white-robed youth turned toward Liu Shi,
51:02cupped his fist respectfully, and smiled. "'Thank heavens you are here to subdue the azure windhorse.
51:07It would not matter much if my brother and I were injured, but harming innocent people would
51:13have been unforgivable.' The scholar-robed brother also offered a salute, though half-heartedly,
51:19looking at Liu Shi's simple azure robe and ordinary appearance with slight disdain.
51:24Liu Shi said nothing. His empty gaze remained unchanged. The scholar-robed youth bristled at,
51:30being ignored but was stopped again, by his companion. The white-robed young man studied Liu Shi more
51:36carefully, noticing the strange vacancy in his eyes. More people gathered around. Feeling uneasy,
51:42Liu Leher tugged Liu Shi's sleeve. "'Let's go, Brother Rock!'
51:46"'Please wait,' the white-robed youth called gently. "'What do you want?' Liu Leher asked,
51:52trying to appear fierce. "'My name is Yu Chi. The carriage belongs to our manor.'
51:57"'I sincerely apologize.' "'It's fine. Move aside. If your brother hadn't acted,
52:02the consequences would have been severe. Please allow us to repay you. The Yu Manor is nearby.'
52:08"'There's no need.' "'We have other important matters.'
52:11"'Yu Chi stepped in front of them again. Are those important matters related to seeking
52:16treatment for your brother?' Liu Leher froze. "'How did you know?'
52:21"'I have a sensitive nose. You carry the scent of medicine from the nearby wild chrysanthemum clinic.
52:27Your brother's strength is extraordinary, yet his eyes suggest a mental or spiritual condition.'
52:32His smile carried a subtle charm. Liu Leher was briefly distracted but regained clarity when she looked
52:39at Liu Shi's calm expression. "'Our Yu family has strong connections in Farbright City,'
52:45Yu Chi continued. "'We even have an immortal guest elder skilled in medicine.' At the mention of an
52:51immortal doctor, hope ignited in her eyes. He is far superior to ordinary physicians. In this city,
52:57none would dare claim greater medical skill. After hesitation, Liu Leher agreed. "'We'll go.'
53:03"'But if he cannot cure my brother, we leave immediately.' Yu Chi smiled. "'Of course.' She introduced
53:10herself and Liu Shi. The scholar-robed brother objected, questioning the decision, but Yu Chi waved
53:16him off confidently. Soon, armed guards arrived and bowed deeply. The crowd scattered in fear. Yu Chi
53:23calmly instructed them to handle the carriage quietly. The azure windhorse was pulled to its feet and led
53:29away. Then Yu Chi invited Liu Leher and Liu Shi to follow him. From a distant corner, two figures
53:35watched. A black-robed young man with narrow eyes smirked. "'Interesting.'
53:40"'Isn't that the girl the Prime Minister wants to send to the Cold Flame sect? I hear she has good
53:45cultivation talent.' Beside him stood a thin, grey-robed man carrying beast-hide bags.
53:50"'Be careful.' The Yu Manor House's wandering cultivators.
53:54"'This is my first training mission,' the black-robed youth said arrogantly.
53:58"'You're only here to assist. I'll handle it.' The grey-robed man sighed inwardly.
54:04Though his junior's cultivation wasn't exceptional, he had powerful backing within their sect and was
54:10always arrogant. In the next instant, both figures blurred and vanished. This scene teaches us three
54:16important lessons. True strength shows itself in moments of crisis, not in words. Loyalty is proven
54:23by action, not by blood relation. Power attracts attention, both good and dangerous. Sometimes saving
54:28someone creates new opportunities. Sometimes it also creates new enemies. Wisdom is knowing that
54:34every action has consequences." And that concludes today's chapter explanation of, uh, a record of a
54:40mortal's journey to immortality. Immortal realm. Every step Han Lee takes reminds us that success is
54:46built on preparation, discipline, and calm decision-making under pressure. Cultivation in this
54:52world mirrors real life. Growth takes time, and survival requires wisdom. If you enjoyed this
54:58explanation and learned something valuable, don't forget to like and subscribe. See you in the next chapter on
55:04the road to immortality.
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