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Yu Wen Tianwen pushed open the door and a familiar voice came through: "You're back. Did you gain anything from my senior sister?" It was indeed Chu Zhuang. He was sitting lazily on a chair with his head leaning on the backrest, casually asking.
"We found nothing. Third brother went out of the valley today, he was not at home, and we don't know if the black-clad nocturnal attacker is related to him. Master Yuwen just left in a hurry, is it related to Lei'er?"
Chu Zhuang fell silent for a moment before answering, "My Tranquil Cell also came under attack tonight." Yu Wen Tian stood up in surprise and asked, "Is Lei'er okay?!"
"It's okay, when I arrived, he was still lying on the ground sound asleep. I think it was the Biyou Vine spirit inside him that was controlling his body and fighting with someone, most likely one of the black-robed man's accomplices."
Chu Zhuang continued: "The person who raided my Jingxin Pavilion at night must also be an extremely powerful character. The three high-level enchantment symbols I pasted on the door were all dissolved by his magical spell, and among the people I have encountered, he is the only one who could do this."
宇文天问还是最关心孙儿，开口问道：“你是说垒儿和他交过手了？”
“确切地说是宇文垒的身体加上碧幽藤的元灵和他交的手。
When the first big fire occurred in the village, I was afraid he would be a hindrance, so I used a sleep charm to put him to sleep. I suppose that while he was in deep sleep, his body was taken over by the elemental spirit of the Bi You Vine, or perhaps the powerful killing intent of the enemies awakened the elemental spirit within him.
It seems that the enemy retreated before a winner was determined, just like the dark shadow I encountered in the forest. However, this shows that the enemy's goal was not him.
After hearing Chu Zhuang's words, Yu Wentai sighed and sat down in his chair: "Yes, the person we fought at the Mountain God Temple was truly terrifying. With just one move, he severely injured Wu Qiongying and knocked down both me and Meng Xianyue. I've only seen someone that powerful once in my life. It's amazing that such a small hidden village could attract three extraordinary masters. The waters run deep here."
Chu Zhuang did not comment on Yuwen Tianwen's statement, and after closing his eyes for a while, he said, "I plan to take Yuwen Lei out of the valley to experience some adventures in a few days. What do you think?"
Yuwen Tianwen asked tentatively, "Do you mean you want to..."
Yu Wentian stood up and interrupted him, saying "That's right, I want to investigate if Lord Liu's trip out of the valley is related to the attack by the black-robed people on the village. Bringing Yu Wenlei along can train him and use this opportunity to teach him talismanic magic." He finished speaking and strode towards the door.
"Well then, I leave everything to you, sir." Yu Wen Tian got up and saw him out.
At the door, Chu Zhuang suddenly stopped and whispered to Yu Wen Tian, "Third Master Liu has left the village and we don't know when he will come back. The surveillance will be totally up to you, so don't let your guard down."
Yuwen Tianwen became serious and said, "Rest assured, I will spare no effort and never be careless." After that, he took out a talisman from his sleeve, which was the Dragon Water Talisman that Chu Zhuang had given him. With a displeased expression, he said, "The gem is returned to its rightful owner, but I do not know the spell for this talisman."
楚庄伸手接过，道声告辞，飞身而去。
Early in the morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone through the window and into the meditation hut on the cliff, Yu Wenlei slowly opened his eyes with a blank mind. Huh? Where am I?
Yuweng Lei suddenly woke up and looked around. Oh, right, this is Chu Dashu's cottage. After he became aware, memories returned to his mind like snowflakes: yesterday, his grandfather asked him to find Chu Dashu, and then what? Oh yeah, the fire broke out outside, and I followed Chu Dashu to go out and take a look, and then? There was no "then" anymore.
Yu Wenlei slapped his head, desperately trying to remember something else: Later, somehow, he fell asleep and seemed to dream of Zixiao again. This time she looked very anxious, shouting at him, but just like last time, he couldn't hear a word she was saying and could only stand there stupidly.
While Yuwen Lei was lost in thought, the door creaked open and Chu Zhuang walked in. He glanced at the awakened Yuwen Lei and said, "You're awake. Go wash up and have some porridge. We start our training today, so don't joke around or slack off."
Yuwen Lei awkwardly scratched his head and said, "Sorry, Uncle Chu. I don't know how, but I accidentally fell asleep at your place. I also don't know what time it is now."
"It's already morning now. You have been lying down for six hours. Stop talking and get ready. I'll be waiting for you outside the old pine tree," Chu Zhuang said before turning to leave.
"Wait, Uncle Chu! I think I remember now. You put something on my forehead last night that made me suddenly pass out," the boy blurted out as memories flooded back to him.
Chuzhuang seemed to ignore him and went on his own way. He's really a strange old man! Yuwen Lei thought to himself as he stood up, oy, why do I feel like my whole body is achy and painful, especially this arm, must be because the old man's floor was too hard and it's practically breaking my bones. But never mind, let's get the business done - time to go pee.
After everything was settled, Yuwen Lei walked quickly to the old pine tree and sat on the cushion in front of Chu Zhuang, saying, "Uncle Chu, yesterday in the village..."
Chu Zhuang stopped meditating and slowly opened his eyes, looking at Yuwen Lei. He said, "You are young and don't need to know too much. Don't let your mind be disturbed. Today, I will teach you how to use spiritual power."
Clang! Uncle Chu dodged the question. Yu Wenlei muttered in his heart.
"Ah Lei, don't daydream, listen carefully!" Chu Zhuang's eyes flashed, and he said, "Don't you want to improve your cultivation and let your elemental spirit manifest as soon as possible?"
宇文垒心中一凛，赶紧端正身体全神贯注起来。