C17 Elder Lin's Choice

"The Human Clan is weak, but it has taken root on this road. We are relying on our hot blood and fearless spirit! " Hongyue looked at Shen Zhao and continued, "But compared to the huge number of Martial Beast, we are still much weaker. What we can do now is barely protect ourselves. "

"So, if we martial artists want to improve or obtain something, then other than fighting to the death, there are no other paths to choose."

"Is martial arts... so terrifying?" When Shen Zhao heard Hongyue's words, his heart trembled. He could not understand that he was just an ordinary high school student. It was not easy for him to have a holiday and a good friend to come and play. Why would he encounter such a thing in the end?

"Shen Zhao..." As a Contract Martial Beast, the Little Turtle could clearly feel the panic and uneasiness in Shen Zhao's heart.

However, the Little Turtle did not know how to comfort him.

"Don't worry. No matter what, I will be by your side!"

"Little Turtle!" Shen Zhao hugged the Little Turtle and nodded.

If there was anyone in this world who could give him a little bit of warmth, then there was only the Little Turtle at this moment.

"After this Hyena attack, you should have felt it, right?" Hongyue looked at Shen Zhao, her eyes suddenly flashed with a trace of confusion. A figure that made her heart ache slowly appeared in her mind.

Back then, he was very similar to the current Shen Zhao! Especially that pair of eyes that were so pure that it did not mix with any personal desires. It really filled Hongyue with nostalgia.

"Although you are exhausted to the point of fainting, But when you wake up and cultivate, The inner energy in your Dantian is a little more than before!" Hongyue looked at Shen Zhao, "That's because in the midst of life and death, your potential has been greatly developed!"

"This is the only shortcut for a martial arts disciple, or rather, it is the only shortcut for every stage of a martial artist to advance faster!" Hongyue looked at Shen Zhao seriously and said, "If you want to obtain stronger power, then you must be prepared to face all of this directly. Without a strong heart, you will never be able to become stronger. Even if you have the unparalleled strength of others, it is useless! "

"Other than cultivating the cultivation techniques step by step and slowly accumulating them, If you want to increase your strength, then the best method is to fight to the death, especially in a life and death battle! As for the third method... That is to find even rarer Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. However, the existence of those things doesn't need to be mentioned as they are protected by powerful Martial Beast. So what if we really found them? I don't know how many experts are staring at them. It's not something we can imagine!"

"Is that all we can do?" Shen Zhao took a deep breath, but no matter how he looked at it, he could not hide the loneliness on his face.

He could not wait to cultivate slowly. But, was he really going to kill? Shen Zhao had always resisted this from the bottom of his heart. Even if it was a Martial Beast... it was still a life.

Living in a peaceful era, he had never thought that he would face such a choice one day. At this moment, it was even more difficult than filling in his college entrance exam.

"Alright, we're here!" Hongyue looked at Shen Zhao, who seemed to have lost his soul and was about to walk forward, and hurriedly pulled him back.

"Ah? Oh..." Shen Zhao nodded. "Then Miss Hongyue, you can go in. I will do it at the door once!"

After saying that, Shen Zhao sat on his chair and became silent again.

Hongyue looked at Shen Zhao's appearance and opened her mouth, but in the end, she still swallowed it.

She could feel the kindness in Shen Zhao's heart, but it was also because of this that this obstacle could only be sold if he figured it out himself!

Otherwise, no one would be able to help him. If he did not have the Contract Martial Beast, it would be good for him to be an ordinary person. Unfortunately, he chose the path of martial arts...

Turning around and walking into the door, Hongyue found Elder Lin and explained the purpose of her visit.

"Stinky weed, the dried ones are all over there. Girl, go and get them yourself!" Elder Lin pointed. "I believe that you martial artists know how to use it!"

"Thank you!" Hongyue nodded and used a rope to roll up a bundle. She took out a money bag and handed it to Elder Lin. "Thank you for taking care of us these two days. These are not enough respect. Elder Lin, please accept it!"

"No, no!" Elder Lin hurriedly waved his hand. "Just a bundle of stinky grass. There is no need for so much! Besides, I didn't help you at all. I don't need money! "

"Please accept it!" Hongyue looked at Elder Lin and said, "I know you don't need it. There is no need for money in Liangshan Village. But what about Shen Zhao? "

After saying this, Elder Lin's body stiffened and he took a deep breath.

"Then... Then I will thank you on behalf of Zhao!"

Money was naturally not needed in Liangshan Village. Everyone would plant crops together. The prey they hunted would also be distributed to each family. Money was not needed at all. In fact, some of the children did not even have a concept of money.

But when Hongyue mentioned Shen Zhao, Elder Lin immediately came to a realization.

That's right... What about Shen Zhao?

He was already so old, so he could see it more clearly than most people. Therefore, he knew very well that Shen Zhao would leave sooner or later. It wasn't that he didn't like this place, but that he had a reason to leave.

In just two days of being together, Elder Lin's love for Shen Zhao had surpassed that of family. However, even though he was reluctant to part with Shen Zhao, this day would come eventually.

Money was essential when traveling outside!

Therefore, he had to take the money for Shen Zhao.

Hongyue shook her head. "Shen Zhao is very similar to my brother, especially that pair of eyes..."

"By the way, Elder Lin, after we leave, you have to give him some guidance. He is too kind. This kind of personality will cause a huge loss in the outside world. Since he has chosen the path of martial arts, there is no need to retreat!"

"I understand!" Elder Lin nodded, his eyes carrying a trace of seriousness.

Elder Lin's medical skills were learned when he was an apprentice at the town's medicine store. He had walked out of Liangshan Village before, so he knew very well what kind of world it was. He also knew what kind of people those high and mighty warriors were.

According to Shen Zhao's character, once he walked out of the Liangshan Village, he was afraid that he would really be devoured until not even his bones were left.

"Then I'll be counting on you!" Finishing, Hongyue gave Shen Zhao a final look. She found that it seemed to be more and more similar to the appearance of her younger brother back then.

A drop of tears flowed out of the corner of her eye.

At the moment when the tears fell, a force burst out from under Hongyue's feet. It created waves of invisible ripples and then disappeared into the courtyard.

At this moment, Shen Zhao, who was at the door, was still thinking about Hongyue's words. How was he going to continue on the path of martial arts? Was he really suitable for this path?

He was so confused that he didn't know what to say. Shen Zhao also didn't know whether all of this was right or wrong.

"Zhao, it's time to eat!"

In the blink of an eye, it was already noon. Elder Lin looked at Shen Zhao as he walked over.

"Ah! Alright Grandpa Lin!" Shen Zhao came back to his senses and looked at Elder Lin in embarrassment. "I'm really sorry that I have to take care of Grandpa Lin during this period of time."

"Silly child!" Elder Lin smiled and shook his head. Shen Zhao's kindness came from the bottom of his heart.

He did not know if what he did was right or not. It was like he was holding a brush that was soaked in ink and pointing it at a piece of white paper.

He didn't know what to write or draw, and his mind went blank. Because he discovered that this pure white and flawless piece of paper was already the most perfect. If he drew a line, it would completely destroy it.

This question, Elder Lin pondered for the entire morning.

In the end, after seeing the Little Turtle, he still made this decision in pain. Since martial artists had chosen this path, there was no way back. This was because there was a bottomless abyss behind them. Since Shen Zhao had become a martial artist, Then there's only one way to go forward!

Therefore, he would rather be this evil person and personally draw the first stroke of this flawless piece of paper!

However, Elder Lin was not a martial artist after all, and had never signed a contract with a Martial Beast. But from the start, Elder Lin had never intended to teach Shen Zhao anything about martial techniques!

Instead, he placed his gaze on his life's experiences.

He believed that any adult would be able to tell with a single glance that Shen Zhao was not familiar with the affairs of the world. This little fellow was too lacking in experience when handling matters for others.

Even if he was kind, he had to have a bottom line. As the saying goes, one must have the heart to harm others, but one must always be wary of others. This was the principle.

That night, when Shen Zhao and the Little Turtle were sleeping, a figure suddenly appeared outside the door. Looking at Shen Zhao and the Little Turtle in the room, the figure seemed a little desolate and helpless.

Finally, a bamboo tube reached in. With a light blow, a pale white smoke slowly drifted in, but it disappeared in an instant.

"Child, I wish you a good dream!"

Looking at Shen Zhao and the Little Turtle on the bed, the figure trembled a little, then turned around and left. Under the moonlight, the face hidden in the darkness revealed itself. It was Elder Lin.

Hongyue's reminder when she left made Elder Lin make up his mind.

The communication between adults did not need to be the same as Shen Zhao's. Hence, Elder Lin understood Hongyue's good intentions and immediately took action.

What was inside this bamboo tube was not poison, but something called the Nightmare Fruit. After consuming this thing, one would involuntarily fall into a deep nightmare, making one unable to extricate themselves from it!

Towards a person's mental torture, it was very terrifying. When Elder Lin was still an acolyte, he had seen a person go crazy after eating a Nightmare Fruit.

Of course, this was not the case for Shen Zhao. Because the amount of Nightmare Fruit used was only one ten-thousandth of the Nightmare Fruit. At the same time, there were some other herbs added to the Nightmare Smoking Mist, turning it into a pure Nightmare Smoking Mist that could cause people to have nightmares.

"From today onwards, let this old man train you!" After returning to the room, Elder Lin muttered and slowly closed his eyes.

If the Martial Beast Island taught Shen Zhao the basic knowledge of Martial Beast World and the fighting techniques of beginners, then... So what Elder Lin has to teach Shen Zhao now is the complex interpersonal relationships on this continent... He wanted to let him know what was evil in people's hearts!