Chapter 19: Clearing the Mind and Setting Off Again

After the three of them had another full meal, they prepared to leave. To make carrying water and jerky convenient, they found a fruit tree called the "Bag Tree" and picked some of its fruits to use as containers. After these fruits grew, they were wrapped in a bag-like object, and as the fruit slowly grew, this bag-like object grew along with it. When the fruit matured, this bag reached its hardest point; at this time, one only needed to take out the fruit inside, and it would become a tool for holding water. As the fruit continued to grow, it would eventually rot, and the bag would gradually dry out, finally becoming something like a burlap sack, which could be used to store jerky and other foods.

The three of them found some bags from the Bag Trees, taking many for water and jerky, and after packing all the water and food, they left the place where only bones remained.

The three of them either hung or carried their supplies. Only Zhuge Tianxin was the most peculiar; he had the two bone swords, Clear Breeze and Bright Moon, hanging from his waist, held a leg bone of the Flying Sky Pig in each hand, and had various Bag Tree bags hanging all over his body, filled with water and jerky. Combined with the tattered clothes that had been torn during his previous battle with the Flying Sky Pig, he looked exactly like a savage who had just come out of the deep mountains and old forests.

Zhuge Tao still walked in front. There might be many reasons why Zhuge Tao walked in front, but one of them was that he couldn't accept Zhuge Tianxin's getup and could only keep his distance from him. Because he didn't know if they would encounter their previous companions as they moved forward, if they did, he felt it would be very embarrassing. The only way to prevent this embarrassment was to stay away from Zhuge Tianxin and pretend not to know this guy.

"Hey, hey... Brother Zhuge Tao, don't walk so fast, wait for Linglong. Look, Linglong can't keep up. You have to know that Linglong is a girl; you are being very ungentlemanly. Didn't your parents tell you that this is impolite?" Zhuge Tianxin said loudly to Zhuge Tao, who was walking in front.

But Zhuge Tao in front ignored him and continued to walk forward. Right now, Zhuge Tao only had that broadsword on his mind. He wanted to understand the situation of this sword as soon as possible. He had heard that there was a type of weapon hunters called "Secret Treasures." These Secret Treasures possessed special abilities that could greatly enhance the user's capabilities. Now, Zhuge Tianxin had suddenly become so powerful for some reason, even able to kill a berserk Flying Sky Pig. Zhuge Tao would never forget that when the Flying Sky Pig first used the Long Juanfeng Track, he had also clashed head-on with it, but the result was not what he had imagined; instead, he was fiercely knocked away, leaving a pile of injuries on his body. The deep-to-the-bone wound on his arm at that time was caused by the Flying Sky Pig's tusks, and now that pair of tusks was hanging from Zhuge Tianxin's waist. When the Flying Sky Pig used the Long Juanfeng Track for the second time, all that was left in his heart was fear and the desire to run; he couldn't muster any thought of resistance. Yet Zhuge Tianxin had easily shattered that Long Juanfeng Track and knocked the Flying Sky Pig away. He would never forget Zhuge Tianxin's understated words: "Don't worry, I won't let it run away again this time." How confident that was! And he could only hide in a corner, filled with fear. In the end, Zhuge Tianxin defeated the Flying Sky Pig that had gone berserk again, and it was an overwhelming victory. Even though he was watching from afar, the only remaining thought of running away had vanished from his heart; all that remained was despair. At that time, he couldn't see any hope. When he heard Zhuge Tianxin tell them to run, he still couldn't muster the thought of running; his legs felt like they had no sensation, and he couldn't move at all. But in the end, Zhuge Tianxin unleashed his strength and killed the Flying Sky Pig. In his view, that was something he couldn't possibly accomplish—or rather, something he wouldn't even dare to imagine.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Tao turned back to look at Zhuge Tianxin, seeing Zhuge Tianxin and Zhuge Linglong chatting and laughing, looking like street ruffians. Zhuge Linglong beside him was covering her mouth and giggling at Zhuge Tianxin's various funny remarks, clearly enjoying the feeling of being with Zhuge Tianxin.

And it was indeed so. Zhuge Linglong, walking beside Zhuge Tianxin, was truly happy right now. Whether it was the joy of escaping death or hearing and seeing Zhuge Tianxin's various funny behaviors and words, it all made her very happy. Moreover, she now discovered that she also liked being with Zhuge Tianxin. Although she didn't know why, she just liked being with Zhuge Tianxin, because being with him made her feel very happy and joyful.

Before meeting Zhuge Tianxin, Zhuge Linglong felt that all men in this world were the same and boring. But after meeting Zhuge Tianxin, she had been in danger many times and had been saved by him, turning danger into safety. She now felt that Zhuge Tianxin's back was so tall and powerful, as if as long as Zhuge Tianxin stood in front of her, there was nothing that couldn't be solved. And his embrace was so warm, as if nothing could harm her while hiding in his arms. Thinking of this, Zhuge Linglong couldn't help but recall the time she had thrown herself into Zhuge Tianxin's arms, and her little face couldn't help but flush slightly, looking as beautiful as a slightly reddened apple. At this moment, she secretly glanced at Zhuge Tianxin again and found that Zhuge Tianxin wasn't looking at her, which made her feel a little happy but also a little disappointed. However, seeing Zhuge Tianxin's funny getup and his flowery, funny words, she couldn't help but find it funny. Sometimes she couldn't believe that such a person could defeat such a powerful Flying Sky Pig.

"Brother Zhuge Tao, are you walking so fast because you hid some roasted meat and want to eat it yourself, afraid we'll find out?" At this moment, Zhuge Tianxin's funny words reached Zhuge Tao and Zhuge Linglong's ears again. Zhuge Tao, walking in front, suddenly stumbled, almost falling because of Zhuge Tianxin's words. Zhuge Linglong's reaction was different from his; upon hearing Zhuge Tianxin's words, she was instantly speechless for Zhuge Tao, but also burst into laughter, amused by Zhuge Tianxin, feeling helpless but very happy.

And for some reason, ever since Zhuge Tianxin fainted after defeating the Flying Sky Pig and woke up, he seemed like a different person. The previously dull him was gone, replaced by the current unkempt appearance, and his words could leave people stunned.

No matter how the three of them had changed, and no matter what complex thoughts they had in their hearts, the three of them were continuing to move forward. On the boundless grassland, the figures of the three were walking further and further away, but Zhuge Tianxin's occasional remarks always made Zhuge Tao, who was walking in front, stumble, while Zhuge Linglong covered her mouth and laughed. ===== CHAPTER 20 =====