The Legend of Li Yuan
Continuing Mission

Elder Jia Fu and Li Yuan then spoke very familiarly, at the corner of the Jia Hien Shop staring with a hint of jealousy. He was too hesitant to join them, "Maybe there will be another chance" he murmured inwardly.

Elder Jia Fu agreed to arrange for a one-sided massacre of the Black Rose nest. The thing that needed to be reported to the Sect was that Li Yuan was lucky, the leader and criminal member of the Black Rose was in a state of heavy drunkenness due to drinking wine.

The condition of those who were heavily intoxicated obviously rendered them helpless when Li Yuan came, in which case Li Yuan was only considered lucky. Elder Jia Fu would make sure of this to all the disciples who were present, he also wanted to keep Li Yuan for the sake of keeping his martial arts secret and development in the future.

Li Yuan, are you going home with us?" elder Jia Fu asked Li Yuan

"Thank you uncle, after this I have my own plans" Li Yuan said.

"For this mission to be completed, you and Li Tong will earn contribution points thanks to your incredible rescue" Elder Jia Fu said.

"I've taken the mission to hunt the beast at Juewu Mountain, it just so happens that me and Li Tong want to make this an opportunity to practice" Li Yuan said without any intention of refusing Elder Jia Fu's request.

Actually Li Yuan did not have any martial arts related techniques yet. His teacher, Bao Zi other than the Yin and Yang breathing techniques did not impart any techniques or moves to Li Yuan. This was with regards to the lightning element and soul possessed by Li Yuan. The two elements were rare elements, even in the Laohu Sect did not possess such techniques.

"Well, if so, I'm not forcing you. At first I was a little worried about your safety, but after this event all my judgment changed" Elder Jia Fu said as he looked at Li Yuan.

By noon, Li Yuan and Li Tong left the inn, and headed northwest toward Juewu Mountain. Li Yuan intended to explore the mountains to forge his mental and soul abilities.

With his cultivation being at the early stage Core Qi realm was actually extremely dangerous, let alone a Beast facing a level with a Swordsman King. If it was on a cultivator, Li Yuan could rely on his soul ability to affect his opponent's mentality.

As for his own physical strength, Li Yuan had yet to give it a try. His journey this time was filled with considerable stakes but his indomitable will had surpassed his physical strength.

After a three-hour drive, they found a cave. Located not far from a rock cliff, there are pine trees surrounding the area.

"Li Yuan, we should rest first in this cave" Li Tong said.

"Yes, you better" Li Yuan said

They do not hesitate to immediately clean the inside of the Cave, the plan is they will rest in the Cave before heading to the depths of the forest area of Mount Juewu.

"I'm going to look for game animals for our food" Li Yuan said

"Alright I will prepare the arson" Li Tong said.

They are used to situations like this, have their own roles. Li Yuan moved towards the pine forest, he looked for game animals to eat them. Not long after that Li Yuan had already returned to the Cave, in his hands he brought some forest rabbits and a Yak-like animal.

Li Tong greeted him with warm hands and cleaned the game animals with daggers that he used to carry when hunting.The cold mountain air makes them eat a lot, fortunately near the Cave there is a clear water source.

After they finished eating, they both talked and told stories about the past, the time where they both hunted and spent the night in Thunder Mountain.

"Li Tong, I will cultivate first" Li Yuan said

Li Yuan immediately entered the Cave, then sat in meditation inhaling a breath of pure air containing pure Qi. After an hour, Li Yuan took out a yellow-colored crystal stone from within his storage Ring.

The Crystal Stone was a Beast Core given by Elder Jia Fu, this was the first time he had absorbed the Beast Core. Li Yuan absorbed the Beast Core the same as when he absorbed the Energy Stone, held it tightly and then drained his spiritual energy. In that case he was draining his soul energy, he hoped that his soul ability would grow stronger after absorbing the Beast Core.

In Li Yuan's understanding, a Beast that was accustomed to eating plants containing certain substances for a long time could store the essence of the plant. Moreover, Beasts were spiritual animals that lived for hundreds or even thousands of years.

Currently the energy from within the crystal core of the beast was perfectly absorbed into Li Yuan's body, the incoming energy did not gather within his dantian.

After five hours of Li Yuan opening his eyes, soul energy gathered within his soul. He walked out to the mouth of the cave, he looked at the sky that was accompanied by moonlight.

"You done yet?" asked Li Tong who was paying attention to Li Yuan's condition.

"Yes already, you better cultivate now" Li Yuan said

"Alright" said Li Tong lightly.

The night passed quietly, Li Yuan rested around the fireplace left over. By morning, they were ready to continue their journey. They were not in a hurry, according to the rules they had one month to carry out the mission.

Li Yuan and Li Tong resumed their journey, they were walking at a moderate pace. Their eyes noticed a certain angle and distance while searching for the Beast to be hunted. After walking for about two more hours, Li Yuan was able to sense a beast with the strength of the Fourth Level.

"Groorrr!

A roar made Li Yuan and Li Tong smile lightly, the target they were hunting started to appear.

"Li Tong's! be careful" Li Yuan said.

Li Tong felt his heartbeat speed up, cold sweat started flowing from his forehead. Hunting a Fourth Level Beast was his first experience, plus the animal not far from him was a silver wolf.

After a while Li Tong began to stabilize himself, trying to adapt to the situation he was facing. Beside him, Li Yuan had taken out his sword. The same sword he had obtained from Elder Bao Zi.

The two had already started preparing to take the horses, cultivate courage and to attack the Beast together.

'Now! shouted Li Yuan

As usual, they have set their respective positions in ambushing game animals. Yet this time all they faced was a fourth level ferocious beast.

"Groorrr!

The silver wolf's gaze grew fiercer, though,

The silver wolf leaped towards Li Tong and was about to pounce on him, on the other side Li Yuan was already preparing with his single strike.