The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 129 - 107: The Cautious Lv San

Chapter 129: Chapter 107: The Cautious Lv San

Indeed, it had spirituality!

Li Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly, daring not to make the slightest movement.

Since ancient times, there were numerous folk tales about animals with spirituality practicing cultivation, Fox Worshiping the Moon, Wolf Howling Moon, Snake Spits Fog, tortoises breathing for long periods, rats listening to scriptures...

Li Yan had inquired about this matter with Wang Daoxuan.

After all, this world didn’t have what one calls Spiritual Energy.

No matter how much beasts cultivated, it was hard to change their fundamental nature.

According to Wang Daoxuan’s explanation, animal cultivation wasn’t Transformation, but rather somewhat like humans Storing God; once their Divine Souls became powerful, they could utilize Evil Qi to perform some spells.

These spells came from instinct, some strong, some weak.

The weaker ones, like a yellow weasel dancing to bewilder rabbits before effortlessly catching them.

The stronger ones included old foxes enchanting graveyards to bewilder people, mountain lords capturing souls, old snakes spraying clouds and mist.

As for things like the rooster crest snake, they were Innate mutants, born in places where Innate Astral Bane converged, and were most terrifying.

According to intelligence, this Lv San was good at Beast Taming.

But from what could be seen right now, it was clear that he understood the language of birds and beasts!

This was usually due to the awakening of ear divine power, not uncommon in history.

Like in the past, the king of the small Eastern Yi state, Jiegelu, visited Lu and upon hearing a cow’s mournful bellow, knew that three calves had been used for sacrificial offerings...

"Rites of Zhou·Autumn Officials, Directorate of Justice" also recorded, "Yi Li, in charge of controlling herdsmen, rearing cattle and horses, speaking with birds... the fur-wearing servants, in charge of taming wild Bu ethnic groups, raising beasts, teaching them to cause disturbances, mastering communication with the animals."

That is to say, the Western Zhou dynasty had established the positions of "Yi Li" and "fur-clad servants," Yi Li managed cattle and horses and could converse with birds, while the fur-clad servants were responsible for taming beasts and dialoguing with animals.

Awakened Divine Skills weren’t singular in ability.

With the same Eye Divine Power, some could observe Qi, others could discern Yin and Yang.

Ear divine powers, most could hear faint sounds, while some could understand the language of birds and beasts, or hear the whispers of Ghost Gods...

This Lv San really was a bit out of the ordinary.

While Li Yan pondered, Lv San had entirely climbed out of the grave.

He was of average height, it was a cold autumn night, yet he only wore a single layer of clothing, with slightly dark skin, ordinary looks, but his eyes were spirited. Under the moonlight, he gave a slight smile, revealing two dimples.

That smile was just like that of an innocent child.

He shook the dirt from his body, and upon seeing the old fox enacting the Fox Worshiping the Moon, he immediately laughed, "Second Master, with your feigned action and insincere heart, how could you succeed, huh?"

"That skull is heavy with Evil Qi, be careful not to be confused by it."

Before he could finish speaking, the old fox shook its head and wobbled as if drunk, and with a plop, it fell to the ground, the skull rolling down...

In an instant, the group of foxes were jumping around chaotically.

Lv San was also amused into laughter...

After seeing this, Li Yan thought to himself: It seems that the Fox Worshiping the Moon isn’t so simple after all; it’s rare for wild beasts to possess spirituality, moreover, they had to use a skull rich in Evil Qi.

One lapse of concentration could disorient their Divine Soul.

He concealed all his aura, which is why Lv San had not noticed him. With a leap, he jumped down from the burial mound, first helping the old fox to its feet and setting it aside, then crouching down, pretending to listen intently, while muttering to himself:

"Oh, there’s a water ghost on the south bank of the Jin Money River..."

"People fighting in the Western Mountains..."

"A merchant team buried gold and silver underground?"

After seeing this, Li Yan was inwardly shocked.

Well, this Divine Skill was indeed extraordinary; if one maintained a good relationship with birds and animals, one would have a natural intelligence unit.

No wonder Qiao Sanhu’s men couldn’t handle him...

Li Yan pondered for a moment, retracted his spells, cupped his fists, and said loudly, "Is this Mr. Lv San? I have a favor to ask..."

Whoosh!

Before he could finish speaking, Lv San turned and ran.

Li Yan was confused, why was this kid so timid?

I’m still far away from you...

Without time to think further, he sprang from the woods, wanting to pursue.

Chirp chirp chirp!

That whole group of foxes instantly became anxious, began snarling and baring their teeth around him, but they didn’t dare to approach.

Seeing Lv San getting away, Li Yan, helpless, began to run while pressing down on the handle of his knife, activating the Three Talents Demon Suppression Coin.

A murderous aura filled the air, and the foxes were so frightened that they scattered, squealing while a few continuously farted.

"I, your mother..."

Li Yan was annoyed, nearly knocked over by the stench.

Nose divine power was good but brought its own troubles.

Even though he could control the activation of his Yin Jue and Yang Jue, his sense of smell was usually far stronger than ordinary people, and he disliked various odors, even developed a slight obsession with cleanliness.

This fox fart was as good as a Hidden Weapon to him.

Fortunately, he was very fast and immediately rushed through the stinky area, his Hidden Energy bursting forth every three steps with a leap, his speed increasing.

Lv San ahead seemed to have heard the warning from the foxes and became even more nervous, suddenly dropping to all fours and running like a wild beast, his speed astonishing.

Not just that, he also flicked his waist pouch, scattering a trail of Iron Tribulus.

What kind of a move was this?

Li Yan naturally wouldn’t be stopped by these small tricks, easily avoided them, but was curious about the movement technique Lv San used, which he had never seen before.

Behind the peak of Heifengkou was a steep cliff; Li Yan thought he was going to trap the boy, but unexpectedly, the other party took out a contraption from the bushes.

It resembled a hang-glider, however, it was sewn together from wooden frames and animal hide.

This kid was too slick!

Seeing the other about to escape, Li Yan suddenly felt urgent, and called out loudly, "I returned Wu Lao Si’s body to his hometown, I’m looking for you to ask for directions, I have no bad intentions!"

Lv San’s body stiffened, then he abruptly turned around.

"Stop!"

He gave a cold snort, still holding the glider next to the cliff.

Under the moonlight, his face looked indifferent and his gaze was frigid.

Gone was the earlier childlike smile.

"Alright, I won’t move!"

Li Yan quickly stopped and raised his hands, showing he had no ill intentions, then quickly began explaining the situation.