Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 14 Rescuing Xie Zimo Three Times

Early the next morning, Gu Shihan set off on horseback, and in Qingxi Town, he even brushed past the group from the Western Jin Dynasty...

Judging from their expressions, they were on the verge of exploding in rage because the Taoist priest he had brought had escaped and disappeared without a trace.

This Taoist priest was a highly skilled and extraordinary person whom the Western Jin imperial family had spent a fortune to find. Finding someone with such abilities again would be harder than climbing to heaven.

The journey from Qingxi Town to Western Jin is not short, but Gu Shihan is not in a hurry and will treat it as a training exercise.

After leaving Qingxi Town, she put her horse into her spatial storage and deliberately chose to travel through dangerous mountainous areas, claiming it was to get used to the life of a cultivator in advance.

These were all recorded in books and jade slips, as well as some of Xing Bai's accounts. Gu Shihan finally gained a little bit of understanding of the cultivation world.

That day, Gu Shihan was passing through a dense forest when the sounds of fighting attracted her attention. Although she didn't intend to help, watching the excitement was still worthwhile.

Gu Shihan quickly arrived nearby and saw more than a dozen men in black surrounding and attacking the three of them.

Coincidentally, Gu Shihan knew all three of them; they were old acquaintances, Xie Zimo and his servant.

Gu Shihan frowned and rubbed her forehead. Every time she saw this guy, he was being chased. It was truly remarkable that he had survived until now! Should she save him? Sure, she had already saved him twice, so one more time wouldn't make a difference.

Once she made up her mind, she did it. Gu Shihan picked up a few pebbles from the ground and threw them. With a few loud "thumps," several men in black fell to the ground and couldn't get up.

"Who is it? Show yourself!" the leader of the black-robed men roared.

With fewer people attacking them, Xie Ziming and his servant quickly killed two and injured one.

Gu Shihan used the same trick again, taking down several more people before stepping out. With lightning speed, she took down the remaining black-clad men who were still fighting.

Shadow One and Shadow Seven quickly stepped forward and killed everyone before returning to Xie Ziming's side.

"Brother Gu, you've saved my life again!" Xie Ziming said, supporting himself with his sword.

"Xie Ziming, is this someone from your family again? What are you going to do now? Do you think you can keep your life?" Gu Shihan was at a loss for words.

"Young Master Gu, our young master... is having such a hard time!" Ying Yi said helplessly as he applied medicine to the injured Ying Qi.

"You guys take care of things here, young man, let's find a place to talk."

“Okay, let’s go over there. I was planning to spend the night there anyway.” Gu Shihan led Xie Ziming to a pond.

Tents had already been set up, and a mushroom and meat soup was simmering on a stove.

"Young man, didn't you say you were going to school? What are you doing here?" Xie Zimo asked.

Gu Shihan smiled and said, "I attended for a year and then stopped."

"Is it because you don't have enough silver? I have some here!"

Gu Shihan quickly waved her hand and said, "No, I just wanted to learn a few words. I have no interest in taking the imperial examinations or anything like that. I'd rather live a free and easy life."

"Young man, your idea is quite unique," Xie Ziming said with a dry laugh.

"Xie Zimo, if I hadn't wanted to travel around and have some fun, you might be dead today. Tell me, what exactly is your family up to? Doesn't your father care?"

“Manage?! Heh…” Xie Zimo smiled bitterly, “My mother has been bedridden for many years, and my father was sent to the northern border. He has only been gone for three months, and I have to leave the capital. This departure from the capital was a conspiracy, but I have no choice but to jump in. Who told me to be the heir of the Prince Rui’s mansion? No matter what, I am not strong enough and my skills are too weak.”

"Young man, if I had half your strength, perhaps my situation would be better," Xie Ziming said with a wry smile.

After dealing with the bodies of the men in black, Shadow One and Shadow Seven arrived at the edge of the pond, lit a fire, and began roasting a mountain rabbit they had just hunted.

"Young master, thank you! If it weren't for you today, we would probably have no way to survive," Yingyi said gratefully.

"It was just a casual thing to do; perhaps it was just that you weren't meant to die!" Gu Shihan replied casually.

"Young Master! How did you come to be here? This place isn't far from the border!" Ying Qi asked.

"I want to investigate some things!" Gu Shihan said with a smile.

"Young Master Gu, what is it you want to investigate? Perhaps I can help!" Xie Ziming asked, his eyes lighting up.

“It’s a small matter, no need to trouble yourself! But are you aware that someone from the Western Jin royal family has appeared in Qingxi Town?” Gu Shihan asked after thinking for a moment.

Xie Zimo sat up straight and asked, "Young man, is what you're saying true? I came out this time to capture the prince of Western Jin. Have you seen him? What does he look like? Could you draw a portrait of him?"

"You're looking for them?" Gu Shihan asked in surprise.

"Yes! My royal uncle received news that the Western Jin Dynasty sent several groups of people to Dong'an, seemingly looking for something. The latest news is that even a royal prince was dispatched. This is not good news, so the task has fallen on my shoulders."

“I see. As for the portrait, I can give it to you. They came to Dong’an to look for someone, but I heard that the person they were looking for died a year ago. They should have returned to Western Jin by now,” Gu Shihhan said calmly.

"I don't care whether he went back or not, young man. Just help me draw the person, and I can use it to hand in my work later," Xie Ziming sighed.

The next day, the group of four left the dense forest and arrived at the nearby town of Beggar's Town.

Gu Shihan spent a day drawing portraits of the people she met.

"Young master! I never expected your painting skills to be so superb. The painting is truly lifelike," Yingyi praised.

"Thank you, Your Highness. The portrait is finished, and I must take my leave now," Gu Shihan said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

“Young brother, I have saved you several times and I have no way to repay you. Why don’t you stay by my side and I will help you get a good name in a couple of years?” Xie Zimo said earnestly.

"No need. I don't need any fame or fortune. Young Master Xie, our meeting is fate. I have a martial arts manual here. Try practicing it. I think it's much better than what you're using now."

Also, here is a bottle of detoxification pills, a bottle of wound-healing and hemostatic pills, and three pills of vital energy-nourishing pills.

This Qi-Nourishing Pill is for your mother. Use one-quarter of it at a time, dividing one pill into four doses. It's estimated that one pill will be enough to make her better. Keep the other two for yourself. Xie Zimo, keep these things for yourself and don't tell anyone. This may be the last time we meet. Take care!

Gu Shihan smiled, clasped his hands in a fist salute, left the room, and disappeared.

"Young man, you..." Xie Ziming hadn't finished speaking when Gu Shihan's figure disappeared.

"Young man, thank you! I know this thing is extraordinary. Who are you? No matter who you are, you will always be my young man." Xie Ziming said loudly.

Xie Zimo put away the jade bottle and opened the martial arts manual. "The Crimson Sun Advanced Technique? It is indeed a good technique! I, the young master, am learning the initial Crimson Sun Technique. Does he know that the technique I practice is Crimson Sun?"

(End of this chapter)