Ancient Doomsday Traveler

Chapter 5 Martial Arts and Agreements

Lin Xiu readily agreed to Yao Rongrong's request, saying, "Of course, of course."

It's nothing more than making an empty promise; I'll agree first to gain favor. Later, if they want me to tell stories, they'll just have to exchange it for supplies.

Ok……

Of course, this is on the premise that I have to figure out Yao's temperament. If she will resort to violence at the slightest disagreement, then I will have to be more tactful.

In short, we'll see when the time comes.

After leaving the north gate of Mengzhou City, Yao Rongrong hung her own bundle on the black donkey's back, turned around and looked at Lin Xiu expectantly, asking, "Sir, would you mind if I asked the donkey to carry some of my things too?"

Those big eyes blinked, giving off a sly, bitchy vibe.

This woman...

"Don't ask me, ask Brother Donkey."

Lin Xiu gave a reply.

Brother Donkey immediately grunted and glanced sideways at Yao Rongrong, seemingly intending to unload Yao Rongrong's luggage at the slightest disagreement, just like he had unloaded Yao Rongrong yesterday.

Yao Rongrong then looked at Brother Donkey and said, "Brother Donkey, you are such a good donkey, strong and beautiful."

Especially that tuft of mane on its head—I've never seen any other donkey with that. It's unique and extraordinary; it must be a reasonable and exceptional donkey. How could it possibly refuse me?

"Mmm~"

Brother Donkey brayed contentedly, and carrying a load of goods, it trotted forward happily.

Lin Xiu: "..."

That stupid donkey, so easy to manipulate, doesn't it even remember who egged it on to eat it yesterday...

He and Yao Rongrong followed behind the idiot. They had been to Wolong Mountain before, and the idiot knew the way, so leading the way was no problem at all.

The donkey was carrying many bags and bundles on its back; it already had quite a lot of stuff.

When Lin Xiu set off, he took stock of the remaining rice, a piece of cured meat, six well-preserved flatbreads, a water bag, a bundle of bedding, a thin coat, and a fox fur coat.

In addition, there is a knife, an axe, an iron pot, a spatula, two bowls, two pairs of chopsticks, and a bundle of dry grass.

Yao Rongrong's package was also bulging, and it was unclear what was inside.

Fortunately, the donkey is quite large, and it was able to carry all this stuff.

However, this meant that Lin Xiu couldn't ride it.

There was no other way; he wasn't traveling light, so he couldn't travel without a suitcase.

This should be considered a migration; you have to bring what you need to bring.

"Heroine, do you have any martial arts manuals you can teach me? I'm afraid I'll ruin my walking skills if I rely solely on my two feet to travel in the future."

Lin Xiu had his eye on Yao Rongrong and asked.

Yao Rongrong had changed back into her coarse cloth outfit. She walked with a light and graceful gait, each movement carrying a unique rhythm. She was both light and charming, and it made people feel that she would never get tired no matter how much she walked.

As she walked, she glanced at Lin Xiu and smiled, saying, "I've never heard of any martial arts manuals. However, I do know some methods for adjusting breathing and regulating the body."

"Sir, if you want to learn, I can teach you. But you'll have to exchange it for storytelling. I'll teach you, and you'll have to tell me stories in return."

Lin Xiu said, "No problem!"

He had originally been thinking about how to reach an understanding with Yao Rongrong and discuss the terms, but now Yao Rongrong had brought it up herself, saving him the trouble.

So Yao Rongrong began to explain to Lin Xiu how to breathe, how to adjust the frequency, how to walk, how to move, and how to coordinate.

There are a whole host of details.

Lin Xiu tried to follow Yao Rongrong's instructions, but he always focused on the head and neglected the rear, paying attention to his breathing but forgetting his steps, and paying attention to his steps but ignoring other movements.

However, after taking a little care of it, I felt that it really worked. My breathing became smooth, my body felt light, and I didn't feel tired even after running for a while.

He felt that this method was equivalent to a martial arts manual, but there was no such thing as a martial arts manual in this world.

Fortunately, this is the kind of method I'm referring to. If it were like a martial arts manual in a novel, starting with something like "The Way of Heaven diminishes the surplus and replenishes the deficiency," I'd be completely bewildered...

"Sir, you can start by learning to breathe. Once you're used to breathing, you can then focus on other things."

Yao Rongrong gave some pointers, then said with a smile, "Sir, you are getting on in years, so your progress in learning these things might be a bit slow. If you could have some supplementary medicine, it would be a different story."

In these times of great calamity, many sects have been emptied out, and perhaps some of the best medicinal ingredients will remain.

For example, perhaps they exist within this Star Gazing Sect. Sir, you'd better tell me your story well, otherwise I won't be happy with it and won't help you find the medicine.

Lin Xiu muttered to himself, "Just don't try to trick me with poison." But he couldn't help but feel hopeful.

Wandering the martial world with a sword, scaling walls and leaping across rooftops—that's a romance he's kept hidden in his heart for so many years! Now that there might be a chance to realize it, how could he not be excited?

"No problem!"

Regardless of whether there was a trap involved, he agreed first. Even so, he felt it was a bit too much of a scumbag act.

Fortunately, my conscience didn't hurt.

The post road outside the city was neglected and overgrown with weeds. The roadside was desolate, and a man stood motionless with a hoe on his shoulder.

The three of them were experienced, so they naturally didn't get close and instead went around to the side.

Upon circling around to the front, the person indeed looked like a living dead. If one got too close, it might be possible to activate him.

This must have been someone who suddenly turned into a living dead on their way to work in the fields.

Lin Xiu still doesn't understand how the disaster came about, why so many people suddenly became living dead, and why some people did and some did not.

"These living dead are relatively easy to deal with. Just standing still won't save much energy. What's scary are the ones that lie down; the energy you save can be used to suddenly attack."

Yao Rongrong said.

Lin Xiu could understand what she meant.

Unlike zombies in movies, the undead don't move tirelessly. They remain motionless most of the time to conserve basic energy. They only suddenly attack when they spot prey.

It was precisely because he understood this point that he was able to survive peacefully alone in Mengzhou City for so long.

"Coincidentally, all the living dead people in the Wolong Mountain Star Gazing Sect were lying down."

Lin Xiu said.

Yao Rongrong looked at Lin Xiu and blinked: "Sir, aren't you scared?"

Lin Xiu said, "Isn't that what you're here for?"

"..."

Yao Rongrong said, "Sir, you really trust me."

Lin Xiu said, "Of course! You dared to come to the Star Gazing Sect, so you must have something to rely on. If I didn't trust you, wouldn't I be letting you down?"

Yao Rongrong smiled sweetly and said, "Sir, you have a very pleasant voice."

Lin Xiu felt that Yao Rongrong was no less capable; she had completely fooled Brother Donkey.

They walked and talked for quite a while before finally arriving at Wolong Mountain.

The two went straight up the mountain. When they reached the gate of the Star Gazing Sect, they were still some distance away when they suddenly saw several undead people at the gate. They had been lying down, but now they stood up unsteadily, their eyes glowing red, and they looked at the two of them.

This isn't right!

"Are these the kind of living dead people you used to see lying down and resting?"

Lin Xiu tried his best to steady his breathing and asked.