15 Making Amends (2/2)
”It's lucky that the herbs are commonly found in large amount in my valley...”
”Keke!”
The Flower Fox Ferret, which had been observing and yawning for half the day, suddenly ran to the side and took a sniff at the discarded herbs solution. It gave a look of disdain and walked off.
The actions of the Flower Fox Ferret reminded Fang Yuan of a human.
”Okay, Flower Fox Ferret, stop messing around, I will prepare grilled meat for you!”
Fang Yuan scolded while laughing before looking at both of his hands.
After soaking his hands in the water, the burning pain subsided. His palms felt cool, the blisters healed and the dead skin peeled off.
”According to the manuals, once the Black Sand Palm is perfected, one's palms would be even smoother and paler than that of a young maiden. However, once the skill is activated, the palms would instantly become as tough as steel, enabling the user to split rocks and even increase the damage dealt by poison to the body...”
”From today onwards, I will dedicate 6 hours to honing the Black Sand Palm. I am unsure if it would be enough to overcome the gate...”
Fang Yuan felt somewhat helpless looking at his own stats.
It was no easy feat to be selected and chosen in this system.
”If I am able to master the Black Sand Palm technique, it would be acknowledged even if it just overcome the first stage? ”
Fang Yuan thought, immensely proud of himself.
...
”Erge, why do we still need to come here?”
Outside the mountain, Zhou Wenxin and Zhou Erge were slowly making their way together into the valley. Zhou Wenxin looked both reluctant and faintly scared.
”There is finally someone who is able to control my younger sister...”
Zhou Erge smiled and put on a front. ”You previously denounced him without distinguishing the facts, it is only right that you apologize...”
The Zhou family was rich and influential, how would something as important as herbs not go through various testing before reach Old Zhou's mouth?
Even Lin Yuanwai was no exception.
After both parties ensured that there was no problem, Old Zhou refused to take the medicine, as if to make things difficult for others.
”Then why are we still looking for him... he is obviously someone who does not know martial arts...”
Zhou Wenxin was about to finish her sentence when the image of Fang Yuan appeared in her mind, scaring her and causing her limbs to tremble, making her unable to speak.
”He might not know martial arts but he may be skilled in other areas... In this world, there are not just martial artists. It is rumoured that there are those who practised magic and necromancy where even those martial artists who are able to overcome the 8 gates need to respect...”
Zhou Erge looked solemn. ”I have looked at Ri Jiading's wound. It is curious indeed. According to your description, you are only able to see a blinding white flash despite being sharp-eyed. This is the work of the spiritual knights ...”
Thinking of the miracle that Fang Yuan pulled off that day, Zhou Wenxin was unable to speak.
”Remember not to throw a tantrum today, understand?”
Zhou Erge tone turned strict: ”This is for our father's sake!”
No herbs and stones were effective in Old Zhou's current condition. It was possible that only the spiritual masters of the legends were able to bring him back.
”I.... I understand!”
While Zhou Wenxin was pampered since young, she understood her priorities, lowered her head and spoke with a soft voice.
Ever since the previous time when Fang Yuan taught her a lesson, a shadow was casted in Zhou Wenxin's heart. Even without the advice of Zhou Erge, she would definitely not go looking for trouble.
Not long after, the valley came into sight.
Zhou Erge circled the valley one time before exclaiming: ”Zhou family's Zhou Wenwu, Zhou Wenxin would like to meet Young Master Fang!”
His crisp voice echoed through the valley far and wide.
”Hmmmm? ”
Within the valley, Fang Yuan, who was honing his skills lifted his head: ”Zhou Family's 2nd young master, this voice... It is hard to imagine that he is also one who practice martial arts, and at a higher level too. I am not sure which gate he has attained...”
Fang Yuan currently still had 1 gate to overcome. However, he had sufficient energy to do so.
Fang Yuan was unafraid. If attacked, he had the Flower Fox Ferret which was capable enough to fend off a highly trained martial artist. If he was unable to win the battle, given the valley's location and secret tunnels, he would be able to make a swift escape.
Upon reaching the opening of the valley and spotting Zhou Wenwu and Zhou Wenxin, Fang Yuan grimaced: ”If it isn't the two of you. Is this still about the previous incident?”
”Master Fang, please do not misunderstand. My little sister was impetuous and clashed with you!”
Zhou Wenwu was very sincere and turned his head. ”Sister!”
”I...I understand.”
Zhou Wenxin slowly moved in front and looked at Fang Yuan in the eyes, her limbs started trembling unconsciously.
Under Zhou Wenwu's glare, she stammered: ”Master Fang, regarding the previous incident, I sincerely apologize and hope that you are magnanimous…..”