Chapter 113 Enemy Outside the Forest
Outside Mengzao City, the terrain is not special.

There are broad plains on both sides, with official roads stretching continuously.

On the other two sides, one is a hill that produces red dates, and the other is a seemingly endless forest.

It is a city with average resources and strategic position.

Zhou Yan walked out of the city and strolled.

Walking along the path, step by step, his pace is no different from that of an ordinary person, but if you look closely, you can find clues.

Take a step forward and then land on the ground.

Just two of the most common movements have already affected the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body, running through the limbs and bones, constantly consuming and recovering.

Such a cycle
In the most common and repetitive process of walking, we are strengthening ourselves.

Practice is accumulated bit by bit.

Every strand of qi and blood has been tempered thousands of times and grown together with the body, so that one can control one's own strength at will.

Zhou Yan's method is a martial art that had evolved in the past.

Now integrate the new system and use it again.

It is not a method to train your steps or improve your agility, but a way to constantly train and improve yourself through the most daily human action, which is walking.

Although the blood and energy in his body were surging, Zhou Yan's expression remained normal.

With the wind blowing and the clouds light, we walked towards the sea of ​​forests.

The previously rented house was being cleaned, and the body parts and blood splattered everywhere had to be removed using special techniques.

Therefore, it will take some time.

So Zhou Yan simply boiled a batch of medicine and went out to practice, continuing to practice martial arts among the mountains and rivers.

Zhou Yan didn't care about the place of practice.

The universe is so vast, where can’t we practice cultivation?

The path gradually fades.

As far as the eye can see, there is endless jungle. Because there are few people, there is no proper road to walk on.

Roads are meant for people to use.

If no one comes, or if the place is sparsely populated, there is no need to build a road, and the condition of "more people will lead to a road" cannot be achieved.

Entering the forest, the warm sun casts its light and heat.

Large patches of mottled light and shadow, like gauze or fog, shine through the dense forest shadows and into the not-so-spacious spaces between the trees.

After walking for a while, Zhou Yan stopped at a mound.

The surrounding area is quite spacious, with a stream about a palm long running through the woods. There is an open space around the not-so-big mound.

"not bad."

Zhou Yan looked around and nodded with satisfaction.

This place is beautiful with green mountains and clear waters, lush forests, and streams running through it. The air is very fresh when you breathe it, without too many mixed smells.

When practicing martial arts, there are actually some requirements for the place where you practice.

If the Feng Shui of a place is profound and blessed, it is easy to get inspiration when practicing. When practicing martial arts, the Qi and blood will be pure, and when practicing Taoism, there will be few distracting thoughts, and you can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

And there is a place surrounded by evil spirits, where resentment enters the body with every breath.

The practice of the two is naturally incomparable.

Although Zhou Yan didn't care too much about the place for practice, he wouldn't be idle enough to look for some evil places and affect his mood.

Open the package and take out a pre-kneaded pill.

A faint bitter taste instantly lingered between the mouth and nose.

Swallow it and set the packet aside.

Zhou Yan sat on the ground, placed his hands on his abdomen, and began to massage to stimulate the circulation of Qi and blood in the body and the functioning of the stomach.

In fact, it is best for martial artists who are at the physical training level not to take medicine while practicing martial arts.

Of course, its temporary replenishment of qi and blood can greatly reduce fatigue of warriors during practice, and even increase physical strength while practicing.

But in fact, it puts a huge burden on human organs.

Zhou Yan stimulates the stomach, which puts a greater test on the body's organs' load-bearing capacity.

However, Zhou Yan has a very deep understanding of the human body and can ensure that the stimulation to the body and blood is within the tolerable range.

Not too high, not too low, just right.

However, it can also greatly speed up the pace of cultivation.

Gudong!

The pill fell into the abdomen.

Zhou Yan massaged slowly and gently with his fingers. The residual warmth seemed to penetrate into the body, slowly activating the potential of many organs.

Sometimes I also press some acupoints.

Although I am currently in the realm of physical training and my Qi and blood cannot be cultivated to the acupoints and completed all at once, I can still stimulate them a little and bring out some subtle functions.

This is also the accumulation of Zhou Yan's knowledge.

Bit by bit, the accumulation of each realm will make the next breakthrough more likely and finally turn into the most powerful fruit.

The warmth began to rise and spread through the blood to every part of the body.

With his blood boiling, Zhou Yan stood up.

The mind is focused and the body moves.

After the elixir took effect, Zhou Yan began to practice his martial arts. As his fists and feet pushed forward, the blood and energy in his body began to surge.

Continuously and intensely consumed.

To grow your physical strength, in the early stages of practice, you need to go through a cycle of consumption and adaptation, so that your body gradually becomes stronger and can nourish more Qi and blood.

Huhu~
Zhou Yan pushed his fists and feet, and the sound of wind came slowly.

With the nourishment of qi and blood, Zhou Yan could feel his physical fitness gradually improving.

Strength, endurance, recovery ability, and speed are all increasing steadily.

"My Xingyiquan seems to be enough for practicing martial arts. I just need to absorb the essence of martial arts in this world and integrate it into one."

"Things about martial arts cannot be rushed, and the same goes for Taoism."

"Remember, remember"

While practicing martial arts, Zhou Yan's mind was also thinking.

According to Zhou Yan's knowledge and ability, in the flesh training realm, even without using his own immortal and divine power, it is enough to quickly reach the peak.

After all, the practice of acupoints, the existence of qi and blood, or the interference of the mind in the material world, these are all accumulations of knowledge.

Maybe it won't take long.

You can almost reach the state of shattering the vacuum, or become a half-step Yang God.

But if this is the case, it is hard to say how much insight we can gain into the nature of this world system.

What Zhou Yan wants is the essence of the current world, not to improve his own strength a little.

Therefore, for every realm of cultivation, Zhou Yan would deduce and deduce again, exploring every detail to the extreme before he was willing to take another step forward. Bang, bang, bang!
Suddenly, Zhou Yan stopped.

The muscles all over his body stretched instantly, and then burst out with the most ferocious force through the spine, making the invisible airflow buzz.

Money can't buy a sound.

If a warrior at the Flesh Training Stage is able to deliver this blow, it means that the muscles all over his body have been trained to the extreme and his control over strength has also reached the pinnacle.

When a blow is delivered, the whole body is coordinating its movement.

Then you can break the airflow and make a loud noise in the air.

However, Zhou Yan's realm is a little deeper, he has a stronger control over his body, and can better tap his own potential and increase his limits.

Therefore, there is no need to rush to break through.

"This medicinal material is really expensive"

Feeling the heat in his body gradually dissipating, Zhou Ya knew that the pill he had swallowed had been completely digested and the medicinal power had been absorbed.

After sighing, he took out another pill and swallowed it.

Then, continue boxing.

Dense forest.

A figure quickly shuttled between the thick trees. He was thin and not tall, and looked like just a teenager.

Moreover, his steps were disorderly and his breathing was uneven, which did not seem like that of a martial artist.

Whoo, whoo!
Qi Yuan was panting heavily, enduring the burning pain in his lungs, and running quickly among the trees. He ran with his head down, only looking back occasionally.

From time to time, you can see human figures looming.

It seems to be chasing Qi Yuan.

"They are still chasing me. Can I escape?"

Qi Yuan thought quickly.

His family was neither rich nor poor. They were just an ordinary family in a small town and were considered happy.

But a dozen days ago, everything changed.

Suddenly, bandits attacked and looted the town, and killed all the resisting residents.

His parents were one of them.

I escaped by chance and have been running away ever since.

"They are teasing me. Those guys definitely know martial arts. How could they not catch me for more than ten days?"

Qi Yuan looked depressed. While thinking, he also did not forget to push away the weeds in front of him:
"Even so, if I can escape, if I can survive, if I can get revenge."

What supported Qi Yuan was resentment and anger.

This allowed him, a boy of fourteen or fifteen years old, to escape for more than ten days in a row, shuttling between various woodlands in search of a way to survive.

"The nearest city to the town is Mengzao City. There are guards there. Maybe I can escape there. No matter how bold these beasts are, do they dare to fight the city guards head-on?"

It's not like he hadn't thought about going to a nearby town.

But it's just a small town, facing such ferocious bandits, if I stay here rashly, I'm afraid I will only bring disaster to others.

"Through this forest, I remember that through this forest is the gate of Mengzao City"

Qi Yuan said with a pale face.

At this moment, he didn't even dare to cough loudly, for fear that if he used more energy, he would die suddenly here and would not be able to avenge his great hatred.

Behind me, in the woods.

Whoosh whoosh!
Five figures passed through the woods.

Every time he rises and falls, his body movements are measured, which can save energy and increase speed. It is a special kind of light skill.

Although they were moving very fast, they looked very relaxed.

They had also been on the run for more than ten days, but unlike Qi Yuan who was out of breath and almost dying, they both had rosy complexions and looked radiant.

"Brother Yan, how many days do you think this kid can run?"

Tian Cang asked with a smile: "The boss finally got a holiday, the fun we found is much more interesting than women!"

The leader was a 12-foot-tall man with a rough face and a scar across his cheek. When he heard Tian Cang speak, he could only say helplessly:

"It will probably take another half an hour."

“This little brat has a good character and knows how to be patient, but no matter how strong his physical strength is, it has its limits.

We ran for more than ten days straight, and even if we took some breaks and deliberately didn't chase after them, ordinary people wouldn't be able to endure it.

Not to mention a child who is still wet behind the ears."

Just as Qi Yuan guessed.

They were indeed teasing him, keeping him at a distance and even betting some money to see whose guess would be more accurate.

I had just looted a town and was in a good mood.

When I accidentally discovered this fish that had slipped through the net, I naturally became interested and wanted to play with it.

Otherwise, considering their average martial arts level, how could a teenager escape so far?
"Then Brother Hu, you are going to lose money!"

Tian Cang laughed loudly when he heard this.

He and Yan Chuang were betting that the kid wouldn't be able to hold out for another half an hour. If he died suddenly here, they would be able to make a fortune!
"Hmph, I'll provoke him again!"

Hu Ping's face darkened and he looked uneasy. He immediately wanted to "chase" the kid not far away to give him some motivation.

The amount of money bet was not much, but it was still a bit unpleasant to lose.

"Okay, let's finish this as soon as possible."

Yan Chuang glanced around and frowned slightly: "There is a city nearby with troops stationed there. Although they are not the kind that have actually fought on the battlefield, they are still not something we can afford to provoke. It is better to end the battle quickly."

Since ancient times, bandits have never fought against officials.

They have always engaged in various guerrilla warfare and would hide in the deep mountains and forests if they disagreed with something. This is the way to survive.

The bandits who want to fight the army head-on will die without knowing how they died.

"It's so hard to find something fun."

Tian Cang sighed slightly:

"It seems that the only option is to kill him."

They looked at each other and quickened their pace.

No matter how much they talk, no one wants to face the army and attract the attention of the court.

Huhu~
The wind whistled in my ears and the scenery quickly receded.

Yan Chuang and his two companions sped up and quickly closed the distance between them and Qi Yuan. After seeing him rush towards the bushes, they also stepped out.

As I stepped out of the woods, the view before my eyes lit up.

Then he paused.

I saw a Taoist priest in black turning around and looking at Qi Yuan, who had fallen to the ground next to a small mound in front of me.

"Hmm? Bandits?"

(End of this chapter)