Chapter 1442: You Actually Believed That?

"You actually believed that?" Chen Yu was caught between laughter and tears. Was this girl simple-minded, or just simple-minded?

"I believe it. A woman's sixth sense is naturally strong, and my intuition is even stronger than an ordinary person's. When you arrived, I felt you were extraordinary—you were different from the rest. It's rare that you've taken the initiative to admit it," Zhou Shan said. "What kind of person are you? And what's the deal with those Immortals?"

Chen Yu was startled. No wonder he had seen a Spirit Root on her earlier; she was someone gifted with natural talent, but Chen Yu hadn't expected her talent to be this strong.

She had truly seen through that he was no ordinary person. He had already hidden his aura very well; it seemed that in this world, there were truly many people with heaven-sent talent.

"You have great talent," Chen Yu looked at her and said, "Do you really want to know?"

"I do..." Zhou Shan nodded. "Ever since I was little, I've been puzzled by the matter of Immortals. I've always wondered who they really are, and I've also wondered why they don't meet with us, only helping us from the shadows."

"Let's put it this way: you can understand them as Cultivators. Some people with natural talent can improve their strength through cultivation, and they will also possess some special abilities," Chen Yu explained. "And they are that kind of person."

"Are you one too?" Zhou Shan turned her head to look at Chen Yu.

"Me? I suppose so," Chen Yu nodded. "It's just that their lives are different from ordinary people. Ordinary people pursue power and money; even the common folk at the bottom of society pursue the basic necessities of life."

"But they are different. They pursue the Heavenly Great Dao. Once they achieve success in cultivation, they are people of two completely different worlds."

"I understand. You said just now that I have talent? Then can I go and cultivate too?" Zhou Shan asked.

"This... it's not impossible, actually," Chen Yu nodded thoughtfully. "But there is no concept of time in cultivation. It is possible that a single Meditation could last for several years. If you want to cultivate, you must be prepared to separate from your family and friends."

"Ah? Is that so?" Zhou Shan was startled, then she shook her head and said, "If it's really like that, then forget it. I can't bear to leave my family and friends."

"Haha, it's not entirely impossible to let go. It's just that you haven't come into contact with people from that world yet. Once you've had more contact, perhaps you will be able to let go," Chen Yu said.

"Forget it, I really can't let go. My grandfather is so good to me, and my mom and dad dote on me so much," Zhou Shan giggled. "So I'll just honestly go to school, then graduate, work, get married, and be an ordinary person. I won't be a little fairy anymore."

Chen Yu smiled slightly. This girl had a truly good personality.

Without realizing it, the two of them reached the top of the mountain, and the medicine in the bamboo basket on her back was almost full.

Sitting on a few rocks to rest, Zhou Shan pointed to a ruin not far away: "That place is the Daoist temple. After the old Daoist priest passed away, no one came here anymore, so the house collapsed."

Chen Yu looked toward the Daoist temple and nodded thoughtfully.

Suddenly, his heart gave a jolt, and he looked behind Zhou Shan.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Shan said her sixth sense was strong; in reality, her Spirit Sense was sharper than an ordinary person's. This was true.

She had already seen that Chen Yu's expression was wrong, and at the same time, she felt as if there was something behind her. She also felt a wave of hair-raising terror.

"Don't move," Chen Yu stared at her back and then took out a pebble.

"Is there a snake?" Zhou Shan indeed didn't dare to move; she asked tentatively.

"Yes, don't worry, I can handle it," Chen Yu comforted her. Holding the pebble in his hand, he gathered his Primordial Qi, flicked his hand, and the pebble flew out.

With a soft 'pop', the head of a green snake behind her was crushed. This snake, over two meters long, fell to the ground, twisting and rolling.

"Ah... is this a Qingming Snake? It's highly venomous." Zhou Shan only then turned her head back. Seeing the snake's body, she couldn't help but be startled.

"I don't know what its name is, but it's definitely venomous. Snakes with triangular heads are generally not to be trifled with," Chen Yu said.

"Thank you. If this thing had really bitten someone, they would have lost their life instantly. Its venom is lethal upon contact with blood," Zhou Shan stroked her chest, looking as if she still had lingering fears.

"Right, lethal upon contact with blood. It's a highly venomous creature. Its snake gall is also highly toxic and has no medicinal value," Chen Yu said.

"Are you really an Immortal?" Zhou Shan then said excitedly, "You just threw a pebble and smashed that snake's head. You are very extraordinary."

"Not an Immortal, just a Cultivator," Chen Yu gave a wry smile and said, "And the Immortals in your mountains are the same."

"Then, does that mean there are Cultivators in our mountains?" Zhou Shan quickly noticed this point.

"Yes, there are Cultivators in the mountains here, it's just that their mountain gates are hidden by an Array, so you can't see them," Chen Yu laughed.

"We can't see them? That's truly amazing," Zhou Shan said to herself. "They silently help us with so many things. If I have the chance, I really want to thank them in person."

Just at this moment, an old man with a hunched figure passed by from the side. The old man was of a great age, leaning on a cane, walking tremblingly.

Because he was so old, his gait was unsteady, as if he could fall at any moment. Moreover, the mountain was so high; for him to have climbed up from the bottom of the mountain made it seem very strange.

"You really want to see them?" Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh.

"Yes, at the very least I should thank them in person. After all, they've done quite a few things for us and helped us with quite a few matters over these years," Zhou Shan nodded and said.

"Then let's go, I'll take you to see them," Chen Yu said.

"Really? That's great, thank you," Zhou Shan stood up excitedly.

"Old sir, please stay a moment," Chen Yu waved at the old man.

This old man was advanced in years and his hearing was not good. Chen Yu called out several times before he slowly turned around, looking deaf and mute.

"Old sir, please stay a moment," Zhou Shan also walked up. "My friend is calling you."

"Ah? Calling me?" The old man turned around tremblingly and asked slowly.

"Yes, I am calling you," Chen Yu walked up and laughed, "Old sir, where are you going?"

"Not going anywhere, just wandering around the mountain," the old man shook his head.

"Your legs and feet are quite good; you can still climb up such a high mountain?" Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"Hehe, that's right. I had good stamina when I was young, so even though I'm old, I'm still stronger than the average young person," the old man said with a chuckle.

"Then why don't you lead the way for us," Chen Yu said with a smile.

"Lead the way? Where are you two going?" The old man looked at Chen Yu in confusion and asked.

"Xuanji Sect. You know the way, right?" Chen Yu said.

"Xuanji... Sect?" The old man's heart skipped a beat. He had disguised himself so well, yet he had still been seen through?