"Meeting each other is fate. I'm Lin Zheyu, but I don't know your brother's surname."
"If I go to Songyicheng in the future, I will treat you to a drink." Lin Zheyu made a mark, put away the map, and said with a smile.
The man has good strength. He seems to be a hunter who has been walking in the mountains and forests all year round. He must be very familiar with this area.
If you make friends with this kind of person, you might be useful in the future.
"I don't dare to bear the surname Gao, so I'm going to get rid of Wangcheng." The man said.
"Brother Ma, are you from Majiazhuang?" Lin Zheyu asked.
"Exactly."
Ma Wangcheng nodded.
Their Majiazhuang is extremely famous outside the city. Many of the ferocious beast meat and medicinal materials in the city are provided by their Majiazhuang men.
"I've heard for a long time that the men in Majiazhuang are very powerful, but today I saw that they are truly worthy of their reputation."
Lin Zheyu complimented.
But what he said was true. Ma Wangcheng's strength in Zang Refining Realm can be considered a good player even in Songyi City.
"Brother Lin is too polite, it's just a false reputation."
Ma Wangcheng smiled.
Everyone likes to hear good things, and he is no exception.
Especially when being praised by this young man who looks a bit mysterious and seems to have extraordinary strength, I feel even more comfortable.
"By the way, Brother Ma, I still have a doubt. I thought I hid it very well just now. I wonder how Brother Ma discovered it?"
Lin Zheyu looked at the man curiously.
After spending so much effort to get close, I also wanted to figure out the mystery, so that when I hide and follow him in the future, my whereabouts will not be easily exposed.
"It's not that difficult."
"I have been walking in the deep mountains and wild forests for many years, and have developed a keen nose. I am very familiar with the smells in the deep mountains and wild forests. I can tell where there should be smells and where there should be no smells."
"Brother Lin should have just passed by a place full of red mountain incense in front of you. Hongshan incense is a kind of flower with a unique fragrance. It only grows in a specific environment. Once it is contaminated, it will not dissipate for a long time."
"Just when I was fighting that beast, the smell of red mountain incense suddenly appeared. There was no breeze blowing, and there was no movement of other beasts. I guessed that someone was coming."
Ma Wangcheng explained in great detail.
"Awesome!"
Lin Zheyu praised.
He sniffed the smell on his body, but he couldn't detect anything unusual. There was no smell of red mountain incense.
"It's just a little trick. Many experienced hunters and herb collectors can easily tell the difference."
"Brother Lin, you can't smell the smell like this. The smell of Hongshan incense is very light. Only those who have been trained and are often exposed to Hongshan incense can distinguish it."
Ma Wangcheng saw Lin Zheyu constantly smelling on him and said.
"So that's what makes Brother Ma laugh."
Lin Zheyu said with a smile: "Thank you, Brother Ma, for clearing up the confusion. In the future, I will go to Songyi City and report my name to Bidan Tea House, and I will be able to find you."
"When Brother Ma arrives, I will treat him to a banquet as a token of my gratitude."
"Brother Lin, you're too polite. It's just a little effort." Ma Wangcheng waved his hand and said with a smile.
"Then goodbye, we will see you again later!"
Lin Zheyu cupped his hands and turned around to run into the dense forest.
"Wait!"
Ma Wangcheng hesitated for a moment and called Lin Zheyu.
Lin Zheyu turned around and looked at Ma Wangcheng curiously, wondering why he stopped him.
"Brother Lin seems to rarely come around here. He is not familiar with this place. I have something to tell you."
"It's approaching Shenshi. After Brother Lin went to the Lion Valley, if he went back the same way, it would be dark already."
"After dark, it's best to take a detour and take the official road instead of passing through the Beast Roar Mountain in front of you. It's not peaceful in the mountains at night."
Ma Wangcheng warned.
Although he was a little more wary, he had a good nature. After confirming that Lin Zheyu was not a villain, he took the initiative to remind him of things to pay attention to.
"Oh?"
"Is there a powerful beast appearing in the Roaring Mountain?" Lin Zheyu asked curiously.
He took out the map and looked for the location of Beast Roar Mountain.
After climbing this mountain, the next mountain is Beast Roar Mountain.
The beasts roar. The mountains are full of ferocious beasts, and ferocious beasts are rampant.
The roars of huge beasts are often heard in the mountains and forests, and the roars are loud enough to shake the sky, hence the name.
However, as far as he knows, the beasts outside Beast Roar Mountain are not very strong, and it is the favorite place for hunters to go hunting in the mountain.
"No, the beasts outside Beast Roar Mountain are not very strong. The most powerful ferocious beast I encountered was about the same as the ferocious bear just now."
"It's just that someone dug up a corpse in the Roaring Beast Mountain a while ago. The corpse came to life and killed many people."
"Every time it gets dark, the living corpse will come out to hunt and eat." Ma Wangcheng said.
Living corpses will only come out and be active at night when the yin energy is strong, and they will find a place to hide and sleep during the day.
As long as no one actively stimulates them, living zombies will generally not attack during the day.
"Living corpse!?"
Lin Zheyu's eyes widened when he heard this, full of curiosity.
After he learned about the power of living corpses from Jia Yanyong and others, he specially collected relevant information.
Living zombies are similar to zombies in previous lives, with copper skin and iron bones, but they do not bite people, they only eat people, and they especially like blood food with strong vitality and blood.
The joints of living corpses are not as stiff as zombies, and are almost the same as normal people.
Their bodies are filled with the power of Yin evil. If you are bitten or scratched by their nails, you will be poisoned by Yin evil, which is extremely difficult to cure.
"What kind of strength is this living corpse? Has Brother Ma ever encountered it?" Lin Zheyu asked.
"No, if we encounter one, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back."
"The living corpse is very powerful and cannot be defeated by warriors who are not in the Qi and Blood Realm."
"Even warriors in the Qi and Blood Realm must be careful when dealing with them. If they are accidentally scratched, bitten, or invaded by the evil poison, it will take a long time to recover." Ma Wangcheng said.
"Thank you, Brother Ma, for reminding me."
Lin Zheyu bowed his hands towards Ma Wangcheng, turned around and rushed into the forest. This time Ma Wangcheng did not call him back.
Looking at Lin Zheyu's back, Ma Wangcheng remained silent and did not speak.
He sniffed his nose and after confirming that the other party was gone, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Zheyu doesn't seem to be very strong, just around the level of the Bone Forging Realm. But there is a sense of confidence in his words and deeds, and he obviously has something to rely on.
He is not in good condition right now, and if there is a conflict, he may not be able to get any benefits.
"I didn't expect that this wild bear was so powerful, and could still have such strength after bleeding so much. It almost capsized in the gutter."
Ma Wangcheng muttered.
He took out a small bottle containing medicinal powder and carefully treated the wounds on his body.
When I was fighting with a raccoon bear, I was caught several times by its sharp claws, but fortunately it was only a slight brush.
"Keep chasing, such a powerful beast can sell a lot of silver."
Ma Wangcheng picked up the arrows and crossbows on the ground and chased them along the bloodstains.
……
"Do I really smell like red mountain fragrance?"
Lin Zheyu was walking in the mountains and forests at a slow pace.
He sniffed the scent on his body from time to time, but didn't smell anything.
Ma Wangcheng didn't seem to be lying to him. On the way here, he really came across an area with many fiery red flowers.
Because there was no road ahead, he walked through the flowers, and his body was stained with the fragrance of flowers.
The fragrance of those flowers is very light. You can only smell it when you are among the flowers. After you are two meters away, you can't smell anything.
Such a weak smell can still be smelled from such a distance, which shows how amazing Ma Wangcheng's sense of smell is.
"You have to pay attention to this aspect in the future and go back to find people to learn relevant knowledge."
Lin Zheyu secretly said.
As Ma Wangcheng said, many experienced hunters can smell the scent of red mountain incense, which shows that this is a skill that can be learned through exercise.
This time, he was much more careful when walking, trying not to touch plants and flowers that seemed to be tainted with odor.
Following the path pointed by Ma Wangcheng, Lin Zheyu quickly climbed over the mountain and arrived at the foot of Beast Roar Mountain.
As soon as he reached the foot of the mountain, he heard the roar of beasts coming from the mountain.
Beast Roar Mountain is very big, a continuous mountain range that can’t be seen to the end.
The hunters and herb gatherers did not dare to go deep into the places too deep in the mountains. The brave ones disappeared deep into the mountains and forests.
As soon as he entered the mountains and didn't go far, he ran into a hunting team of five people.
Lin Zheyu glanced from a distance but did not come closer.
Those five people look strong and muscular. Although they have not reached the level of bone forging realm, they are still good players.
Beast Roar Mountain deserves to be called Beast Roar Mountain, with all kinds of ferocious beasts emerging in endlessly in the mountain.
Even though hunters have been hunting for many years, the number of wild beasts has not decreased. A steady stream of wild beasts have come out of the mountains and come to the outer areas.
"According to rumors, living corpses look similar to living people. I don't know what the real situation is."
Lin Zheyu was very curious about the real strength of the living corpse and whether he could defeat it with his strength.
However, the caution ingrained in his bones allowed him to suppress his curiosity.
Although the Qi and Blood Realm claims to be able to deal with living corpses, it is helpless when faced with the copper skin and iron bones of living corpses and the ability to catch the poison of the Bardo Evil.
Lin Zheyu doesn't want to take risks.
With his ability, as long as he gives enough time and money, he can become stronger quickly. There is no need to put himself in danger for such a little curiosity.
The main purpose of this trip is to visit a spot and find out the environment outside the city. The secondary purpose is to attract Xing Jinglong and get rid of him.
If you encounter a bandit who doesn't open your eyes, kill him and eliminate harm for the people.
Rustling.
Shashasha
In the mountain forest, the breeze blows and makes a rustling sound.
Lin Zheyu walked through quickly, and from time to time he could hear the roars of beasts coming from the forest.
Whoosh
A colorful, thick, two to three meter long snake jumped out of the tree and bit Lin Zheyu's neck.
Hiss~~
The little snake spit out the snake tongue and made a hissing sound.
When the little snake rushed twenty or thirty centimeters in front of him, he stretched out his right hand, quickly and accurately, and quickly grabbed the snake's head two centimeters behind him, pinching its head tightly with his fingers.
The little snake struggled and wrapped tightly around his arm.
Lin Zheyu pinched its head, let the snake's head bite the corner of his clothes, and pulled out the venomous snake's teeth.
Then he wound the little snake without its fangs several times, tied a knot, and put it into the package.
If you take this snake back home, you can still sell it for a small amount of money.
"If you have the skills, you can make a lot of money by going hunting in the mountains and forests." Lin Zheyu thought to himself.
Along the way, he encountered many wild animals.
These beasts are extremely slippery and difficult to catch, so you need to learn some hunting knowledge.
He estimated that a powerful and experienced hunter like Ma Wangcheng could earn no less than ten taels of silver per month.
"Isn't it said that bandits are rampant here? Why have I walked for so long without encountering them?"
Lin Zheyu murmured and looked around to see if there were any bandits.
He simply wants to eliminate harm for the people, not for their money. He is such a hateful person.
Whatever comes to mind.
After walking a few hundred meters further, when passing by a dense forest, an arrow was shot out of the forest.
Phew——
The arrow was extremely fast and shot towards Lin Zheyu's chest.
Snap!
The sword flashed, Lin Zheyu waved his hand casually, and with a snap, the arrow broke into two pieces and fell to the ground.
Boo hoo hoo.
The opponent had no intention of leaving anyone alive, and more than a dozen arrows were shot out from the forest.
Lin Zheyu moved and used the Jin Yan Kung. The blade roared and the silver light flashed, splitting all the arrows in half.
"The idea is annoying, withdraw!"
In the dense forest, when the leading man saw this scene, his heart tightened, knowing that he had met a master.
He made a prompt decision, discarding the crossbow in his hand, stood up, and rushed out towards the prepared retreat.
When the people holding bows and crossbows heard this, they also looked panicked and followed the boss in panic to escape.
They just saw someone appear, who looked like a young man from the city, so they fired a cold arrow and planned to kill him.
Unexpectedly, the visitor turned out to be a ruthless person, so he easily cut off the arrows one by one with the knife in his hand.
Such strength has definitely reached the level of Zang Refining Realm, and is not something they can match.
Ah!
Before running a few meters, the brother who fell at the end was struck by a sharp blade. With a thud, his whole body was split into two pieces, with blood splattering everywhere.
The leading man's heart tightened and his eyes looked horrified. The guy was so fast that he came behind them in the blink of an eye!
Phew~
The man took out two cloth bags from his arms, turned around and threw them towards Lin Zheyu, causing white powder to fill the air.
At this time, he could no longer care that his brothers were still behind him, and his life was in danger of escaping.
"Here we go again!"
Lin Zheyu's eyes narrowed and he stopped.
Real combat is far more insidious and cruel than the actual combat taught by Master Liang. No one will foolishly compete with you.
Using underhanded tactics, shooting cold arrows, and spreading poisonous powder are the most common methods.
But even if you use poison, it depends on your strength!
Of the men in front of me, the strongest one is in the Bone Forging Realm. With such weak strength, he can be easily defeated without getting close.
Xiu Xiu Xiu
Lin Zheyu took out five flying knives from his pocket and swung them hard. The flying knives flew out, penetrated the hard skulls, and stabbed into the back of the five men's heads.
Ahhhh——
Several screams rang out, and the unknown men fell forward one after another, their whole bodies trembling, and their eyes gradually lost their luster.
"Opening...ahem, no, it's to eliminate harm for the people."
Lin Zheyu looked at the six corpses on the ground without any disturbance in his heart.
These guys are all extremely vicious desperadoes, and their hands are stained with the blood of countless innocent people.
When the white powder in the air dissipated, Lin Zheyu waited for a while, then wrapped his palms in linen cloth and carefully stepped forward to touch the body.
He increasingly felt the need to know more about poisons. If he knew what kind of poisonous powder the man just sprinkled, he wouldn't have to be as cautious as he is now.
"Sure enough, none of these guys have any silver coins on them."
Lin Zheyu searched carefully and found no silver coins.
When these desperadoes come out to hunt others, it is also common for their boats to capsize in the ditch.
Every time they go out, they are prepared to die, with their heads tucked into their belts, so they don’t go out with money.
He didn't touch any coins on a few people, only various small bottles and powder packets of various colors, for healing wounds, curing diseases, and detoxifying.
There are also some hidden weapons that have been quenched with poison, etc.
In addition to these, there is also a small bag of wild fresh medicinal materials, which probably belongs to an unlucky medicinal collector who just robbed it.
"These things are okay, but they are difficult to sell. If we find a channel, we can probably sell them for a few taels of silver."
Lin Zheyu looked at the messy things that were found. In order to survive, these guys were fully prepared.