togophonebook 10. It's only human nature.
10. It's only human nature.
"Tan Xianzi, you flatter me too much."
Teng Xielang knew very well that Tan Wuyu was just flattering him. His swordsmanship was not bad, and his strength was also acceptable, but there was a clear gap between him and Yu Renfeijing and the white-haired swordsman.
Moreover, this is also a common tactic used by Tan Laojian and Su Laojian: first, they praise people highly so that people will beat the brains of those big devils and villains to a pulp.
"Young hero, there's no need for such modesty."
Tan Wuyu offered a few more flattering words, and sure enough, he started using his usual tactics: "Since you, young hero, are determined to uphold justice, why not join me and the righteous heroes? Now is the time when the demonic flames are rampant, and we need heroes like you to help us."
Tan Wuyu didn't trust the other party after just a few words. Since the other party took the initiative to come to him, he naturally thought it would be a waste not to use him. He would use the other party to fight a few battles against the Demon Realm first, and then he could secretly observe and test any problems that might arise.
"Alright, Fairy Tan, you are a renowned figure in the martial arts world, of course I'm willing to help you."
Teng Xie, like an innocent child, seemed completely unaware of how dangerous it was to associate with Tan Laojian, and readily agreed.
"Then..."
Just as Tan Wuyu was about to say, "Then please follow me, young hero," he suddenly paused.
Then two beams of light shot over, transforming into a dignified middle-aged man and a spirited young girl.
The middle-aged man, with a friendly demeanor, smiled and said, "Oh dear, it seems we're a bit late? Tan Wuyu, are you alright?"
Tan Wuyu shook his head and smiled, "It's the Deer King and Lady Xifeng. I'm fine. Thank you for your concern."
Upon seeing this, many images flashed through Teng Xie's mind: Lu Wang Bo Hanbo, a reclusive master, whose strength was average but whose reputation was considerable. Moreover, he had formed a sworn brotherhood with five other reclusive masters, known as the "Cauldron Division." These people were closely involved in many major events that followed.
He then exclaimed softly, "Oh my, so you are the sect leader of the Divine Blade Sect, Mr. Lu Wang Bo Hanbo? And this is your little sister, the indomitable heroine Xifeng?"
"I am Shura Sword - Purple Dragon Star, a greenhorn just starting out, but I have long admired your names."
"Who asked you..." The Deer King sized up the naive young swordsman before him, noticing his impressive appearance and becoming somewhat curious. He asked, "So you're Young Swordsman Zilong Star. What brings you to Tan Wuyu?"
Tan Wuyu then said, "It's like this..." He briefly explained before changing the subject, "Has the Deer King come to inquire about the Demon-Slaying Arrow?"
The Demon-Slaying Arrow was a rare treasure collected by Bo Hanbo. After many twists and turns, it was finally obtained by Tan Wuyu, but he hasn't even had a chance to use it yet.
Fortunately, it wasn't needed, meaning it could be used again in the future. At the time, Bei Chen Yuan Huang made a show of shooting the Demon-Slaying Arrow into Wan Sheng Yan. When Tan Wuyu went there, he retrieved it and returned it to Bo Hanbo, asking, "What are the Deer King's plans next?"
"We want to go and see Crystal Lake."
Tan Wuyu nodded. He knew that recently a mentally unstable but highly skilled madman had taken over the Crystal Lake of Huangfu Xiaochan, the master of the Remnant Forest. Bo Hanbo was Huangfu Xiaochan's good brother, and he had helped solve the problem in the past.
Tan Wuyu also had some understanding of the division of the cauldrons, and he had long been thinking about these few reclusive masters, as they were all high-end combat forces capable of fighting against the demon realm.
"Crystal Lake?"
Just as Tan Wuyu was about to say a few more words to the Deer King, he heard the young hero exclaim again, "Is it that Crystal Lake that can heal serious injuries? Senior Deer King, may I accompany you to broaden our horizons?"
Bo Hanbo: You're quite the social butterfly.
Tan Wuyu: Young hero, what happened to your promise to serve the righteous path?
Bo Hanbo and Tan Wuyu looked at Teng Xie with somewhat strange expressions. Teng Xie then laughed heartily, "Fairy Tan, if there's anything you need my help with, just let me know. Senior Deer King, I've admired you for a long time, please don't refuse!"
Bo Hanbo was also a carefree person. Since people were so enthusiastic, he couldn't refuse, so he nodded in agreement. After a few more words, Tan Wuyu took his leave.
Teng Xie followed Bo Hanbo and Duan Yan Xifeng to Crystal Lake. Bo Hanbo chatted with him casually, while Duan Yan Xifeng paid no attention to him. She thought the boy was a bit pretentious and that he had come over for no reason.
Bo Hanbo was a seasoned veteran, and he understood things very well. But stewing meat required a low flame, and frogs needed to be put into warm water, so he wasn't in a hurry to test him.
After chatting for a while, Bo Hanbo suddenly asked, "Brother Zi, why are you so interested in a place that can heal serious injuries? Do you have a friend who wants to use Crystal Lake?"
Teng Xie then laughed and said, "Senior Deer King, you should have noticed that my internal strength foundation is shallow. However, I have excellent physical talent and accidentally obtained a body-refining manual, which is why I have been able to develop a decent external hard skill."
"It's not that a friend wants to use Crystal Lake; it's that I want to use it myself to enhance my physique. Also, Senior Deer King, your extraordinary demeanor is truly admirable, so I won't hide it from you. I've actually heard that the top-grade deer antlers and blood of the Divine Blade Sect are incredibly rare and valuable, and I have a body-refining prescription that requires the antlers of a rare divine deer as the main ingredient."
So this guy was just trying to curry favor... Duan Yan Xi Feng looked down on this sycophantic fellow even more.
Bo Hanbo, however, thought it was normal. Not everyone is as wealthy as Jin Bazhen, nor is everyone a renowned martial arts master. In this world, it is the norm to go to great lengths to find ways to obtain resources.
On the contrary, he felt that the young hero in front of him was very down-to-earth, quick-witted, and could speak his mind. This young hero might not be able to reach the heights of Yu Ren Fei Jing, but he would definitely be able to make a name for himself.
Teng Xie's words did give Bo Hanbo a little approval. Bo Hanbo wouldn't genuinely become friends with him or become confidants or brothers, but they could develop a network of connections.
Just as the three were about to reach Crystal Lake, night fell, and they each sought a place to recuperate.
Another world of demons.
"Tengxie, you had a chance to get close to Tan Wuyu, but you gave it up halfway?"
Teng Xielang used a secret technique to remotely control a demonic dragon clone to come and pay homage to the Demon Lord. After explaining what had happened, he was asked this question.
Teng Xie didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Demon Lord, I see the entire Vast Ocean Primeval Forest is shrouded in a thick magical fog. Could it be that Jin Bazhen has sent back some important information?"
The Vast Primitive Forest is a vast primeval forest in the northernmost part of Beiyu, surrounded by a vast desert. It is extremely easy to defend and difficult to attack, so the Demon Realm set up its entrance here.
"That's right. Buddha Sword said that in three days, he would have Lian Emei lift the top of Ping Mountain, and then use Anuruddha's Eye to spy on the Demon Realm."
Teng Xie laughed and said, "Then, Tan Wuyu's next move will definitely be to gather the heroes and attack Han Hai at that time to break through the illusion."
As for the forces he can seek, besides the righteous people on the surface, I think he will also try to contact Pope Yiliu again.