Beginning of Cultivation
Chapter 37: Decided to stop fighting

Chapter 37: Decided to stop fighting

At this moment, Jun Wu Xiao was dismantling the tent, and he did not bother cleaning up the area that he and Yue Guang had turned into a mess.

In truth, even if he wanted to clean up, he wouldn’t know how. If it were indoors, he could simply sweep up the trash and gather it to dispose of elsewhere, but being in the mountains, even if he cleared the tree trunks, he wouldn’t know where to dispose of them.

After finishing with the tent, he planned to take a bath. His body was uncomfortable, covered in dried blood, and his clothes were torn from the fight, so it was time to change into a new set.

"Now, let’s go back to get clothes and then take a bath. The blood all over makes me uncomfortable, and it even smells." Jun Wu Xiao said.

He quickly ran back to the cave to get his things. The luggage from their last trip was still in the cave. Since they rarely needed it, storing it all in one place wasn’t a problem.

After finding clothes, he ran to a nearby stream to bathe, a place he used despite seldom bathing because, after all, he lived in the mountains. Sometimes he will also go swimming because swimming can also be considered a form of cultivation.

Another reason why he rarely showers is because the high mountain temperatures are quite low except during certain times of the year, so he hardly sweats much. After his breakthrough into a new realm, he shifted his cultivation spot to the mountain peak, where cooling his body doesn’t need sweat. Snow and cold weather were enough.

Holding a set of clothes, Jun Wu Xiao was now near a lake. Suddenly, he heard sounds as if something was continuously disturbing the water’s surface, he thought:

"Perhaps she is still bathing, I should go elsewhere."

Indeed, at that moment, Yue Guang was still bathing, or rather, swimming. The reason was nothing complex, simply a spontaneous desire.

Moreover, an incident of Jun Wu Xiao "accidentally" stumbling upon her while bathing would absolutely never happen. Remember, after his breakthrough, all his senses had been enhanced. This meant his hearing had become extremely sharp compared to ordinary people.

But this ability also acted as a double-edged sword. The sounds of animals moving, the wind, water, rustling leaves, and many other noises were amplified, and he had to listen to them continuously day after day.

It may be quite uncomfortable at first, but after a long time, he gets used to it. Moreover, his eardrum is not damaged because it has simply been strengthened.

But actually having to listen to it right now is quite annoying. Although it wasn’t because he couldn’t reduce his hearing the same way he could change his vision, doing so meant he was in a state of being caught off guard.

There’s a saying: "Expect the best, prepare for the worst." Even though he currently had no enemies strong enough to threaten him, who could predict the future? Danger always lurked around, so he always had to maintain a certain level of vigilance.

Not only him but Yue Guang and Dao San Qian also experienced the same thing. When they sleep, their vision is effectively useless, and the senses that help detect danger are reduced to hearing and touch.

It might seem uncomfortable to be a cultivator at first, but this is just the beginning. Later, there will be more challenging things. Although they are disturbed by a mix of noises, they won’t be confused while listening because their brains have the ability to sort these sounds.

Just as he was about to leave, Jun Wu Xiao thought of something he needed to negotiate with Yue Guang, and he shouted:

"Yue Guang, I have something to negotiate with you. Can I meet you now?"

Yue Guang, who was swimming, stopped at the sound of his voice. She had finished bathing, so meeting him was not a problem. She shouted back:

"Alright."

Jun Wu Xiao, hearing her agreement, immediately ran to the spot. Upon arrival, he noticed that she had changed clothes, and although still in the water, no trace of dried blood remained on her. He thought:

"So she has finished bathing and is just swimming now."

Yue Guang emerged from the water, her clothes clinging wetly to her body. Could Jun Wu Xiao see anything through them? Of course not. The clothes they had brought back from the capital were intricate and layered, making it impossible to see through even when wet.

And if her clothes were wet, would she need to change into a new set? Of course not necessary. Her speed was very fast, and running fast was also a way of cultivation, so she only needed to run until her clothes were dry.

"Do you have something to negotiate with me?" Yue Guang curiously asked.

"Yes, I do have something to discuss with you. From now on, can we not fight each other here anymore?" Jun Wu Xiao said.

Yue Guang frowned upon hearing this, not understanding why he would say such a thing.

Jun Wu Xiao could see her confusion and explained:

"You see, we were much weaker before, so our battles didn’t cause much destruction. But now, our fights destroy trees within several miles, and many other creatures inadvertently die during our battles. Although in my eyes they are merely food or decorations, I do not like wantonly destroying them as if they were mere trash."

Yue Guang pondered this for a moment, aware of their destructive power but having neglected this issue. She sighed:

"Ah, I understand. I quite enjoy fighting with you, but we can’t destroy everything just for the sake of battle. However, if we find a suitable place to fight in the future, you must promise to battle with me."

Jun Wu Xiao patted his chest and affirmed:

"Of course, as long as we have an appropriate arena, I will accept your challenges as often as you wish."

"You’ve promised now, so you better not go back on your word. And you were about to go bathe, right?" Yue Guang said.

"That’s right, but if you want to keep swimming, I can go elsewhere to bathe." Jun Wu Xiao replied.

Yue Guang looked at him for a moment and then asked:

"Are you... shy?"

Jun Wu Xiao was stunned, in fact, he was not shy. He replied:

"Not really, but I was worried that if I just went ahead, you might not be pleased. If you don’t see a problem, then I don’t see a problem either."

Yue Guang laughed at this, surprised that his reason for not bathing there was because of that. She said:

"Do you think I would be uncomfortable if you just started bathing in front of me?"

"I guess not? But I’m not you. What if you thought differently? Wouldn’t that make you uncomfortable?" Jun Wu Xiao honestly said.

"Ha ha, I don’t see any problem at all. Do whatever you like. Swimming can also be considered a form of cultivation, and I’m in the mood, so I’ll continue swimming." Yue Guang smiled in response.

She then jumped back into the water and continued swimming, leaving Jun Wu Xiao puzzled for a moment. He said:

"If that’s the case, then good. No need to worry about you being upset over such trivial things in the future."

With that, he also entered the water and began to bathe, while Yue Guang continued swimming without paying him any further attention.