Searching for the best path, starting from Renjia Town

Chapter 59 Crouching Tiger
“I have to take an exam before going up the mountain?”

At the entrance of the mountain path, a Taoist boy from Longhu Mountain stopped everyone.

Guests who wished to watch the ceremony could ascend the mountain directly along the path, but Zhengyi disciples who wished to participate in the ordination ceremony had to first search the mountains for a peach charm. Only those who could bring the peach charm to the Tianshi Mansion before noon were eligible to participate in the ordination ceremony.

Mount Longhu is the ancestral home of Zhengyi Taoism and one of the Seventy-Two Blessed Sites of Taoism. The mountain is home to many rare and exotic animals. These peach charms were hung on the bodies of these exotic animals.

Of course, since they are beasts, they are somewhat wild and untamable, and they don't like to get close to humans. And as exotic beasts, they are often even more bizarre.

To obtain the peach charms, one must subdue the strange beast.

To put it bluntly, this is a preliminary test for everyone.

"Let's go."

Although they were somewhat reluctant, this was the rule set by the Tianshi Mansion, so what else could they say?

In fact, before coming here, everyone was mentally prepared that if they wanted to receive the ordination certificate, they would have to go through many difficulties.

The six disciples from Gezhao Mountain were divided into three groups, two by two. The Maoshan disciples were divided into two teams: Li Kunshan, Qiu Sheng, and Lu Ming, and Shi Shaojian and the other two.

"With such a huge mountain, where can we find those beasts? Besides, we have to get to the Tianshi Mansion before noon."

Deep in Longhu Mountain, looking at the lush forests and grass around him, Qiu Sheng couldn't help but complain.

"Since Tianshi Zhang arranged this, he must have his reasons. Besides, it's impossible for a great Tianshi to make things difficult for us juniors and deliberately arrange some impossible tests."

Li Kunshan looked relaxed and smiled again.

"Maybe there are many strange beasts in this mountain, and we can easily encounter them."

Zhizhi~!

As he was speaking, a shout suddenly came from above his head.

Looking up, they saw a golden monkey squatting on a branch of a big pine tree, grinning and making faces at Li Kunshan and the others.

"Golden monkey? No."

Li Kunshan frowned. He knew the golden monkey. Although this one also had beautiful golden fur, it was much larger.

Judging from its size alone, it looks more like a giant monkey.

"It doesn't matter what kind of monkey it is, but it's definitely a strange beast!"

Qiu Sheng looked excited and pointed at the monkey's neck.

A thin red string with a peach charm hanging on it.

Since there is a peach charm hanging there, it means that it is the strange beast that the Taoist boy mentioned.

Zhizhi~!

As they were talking, the monkey called out a few times, turned around and jumped onto another branch, heading deeper into the woods.

"Don't run!"

Qiu Sheng shouted and immediately chased after him.

A peach charm only affects one person. Since Qiu Sheng is gone, Li Kunshan and Lu Ming will no longer get involved.

Moreover, in this dense forest, the monkey jumped up and down very flexibly, and it was not easy to catch it.

Qiu Sheng has been practicing the Great Sage Pi Gua. Although it is mainly based on Pi Gua, he also takes into account the flexibility of Monkey Fist, so he has a greater chance of catching this strange monkey.

Qiu Sheng went to chase the monkey, while Li Kunshan and Lu Ming continued to move forward to see if they could find other strange beasts.

Shasha~!

In less than half an hour, a dense bush shook, and then a wild boar jumped out.

Its body length is over two meters, much larger than an ordinary wild boar. Four fangs, nearly a foot long, are exposed at the edge of its lips, like four daggers.

There was also a peach charm tied to the wild boar's tail, so it was obvious that this was also a strange beast.

Roar~!

Compared to the naughty monkey, this wild boar is more violent and aggressive. When it sees a stranger, it roars and rushes over.

"What a beast!"

Lu Ming let out a low shout, gathered all his strength, and headed straight for the wild boar.

Bang~!

With a dull thud, the two sides collided violently, both were shocked, and then took several steps back.

"What a strength!"

Lu Ming stood still with a serious expression.

Although he didn't suffer any loss, the wild boar had thick skin and flesh, and if he continued to fight like this, he would definitely not succeed.

After a little thought, he began to walk around the wild boar, looking for an opportunity.

Hmph~Hmph~!

The wild boar's eyes were red as it stared at Lu Ming and also attacked the driver.

Roar~!

After all, it was a beast with no patience. Soon, it roared and rushed towards Lu Ming.

Lu Ming was not able to fight back, so he dodged sideways and punched the wild boar on the back.

"Good fight!"

Li Kunshan said "good". He was also tired from walking, so he sat down on a rock nearby and watched Lu Ming tame the pigs.

As for his peach charms, there was no need to rush. First it was a monkey, and now it was a wild boar. It seemed to be similar to what he had guessed before, there were many strange beasts in this mountain.

Bang~!

After fighting for more than ten minutes, there was a dull thud that shook the ground, and Lu Ming finally knocked the wild boar down, taking the opportunity to remove the peach charm tied to its tail.

After the peach charms were taken away, the wild boar rolled over and ran into the depths of the forest without looking back.

"You guys are here, making it easier for me to find you."

Lu Ming just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Qiu Sheng coming from the west.

"How about it."

Lu Ming asked, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "Of course I got it."

Qiu Sheng smiled and took out a peach charm from his arms.

Including Lu Ming's piece, the three of them have already got two pieces, and the only one missing is Li Kunshan's piece.

There is still plenty of time, so I am not worried.

Wow~!

I walked up the mountain slowly and leisurely. After about ten miles, a strong wind blew past and all the birds flew away in an instant.

The three of them stopped immediately and looked around vigilantly.

"That is!"

Soon, a huge figure walked out from behind a big tree.

The huge head, broad limbs, and thick fur make it look like a tiger!
Its body length is estimated to be four meters, much larger than an ordinary tiger, and it is a black tiger.

Obviously, this is also a strange beast.

Looking more closely, the peach charm was hanging around the tiger's neck.

"This tiger looks a bit fierce."

Lu Ming's entire body tensed. With his current abilities, ordinary ghosts and monsters were no problem for him. But facing this black tiger, he felt an inexplicable sense of oppression.

"This is a black tiger, how can it not be fierce?"

Li Kunshan spoke with a serious expression.

"The first generation Zhang Tianshi's mount was a black tiger."

"No way, could this be the mount of the first generation Zhang Tianshi?"

"of course not."

Li Kunshan smiled and snorted again.

"Black Tiger naturally ascended with Zhang Daoling, but before he went to heaven, there's no guarantee that he would leave behind a few offspring in Longhu Mountain."

"In other words, these are the descendants of that black tiger?"

Qiu Sheng opened his eyes wide and couldn't help feeling a little scared.

"Kunshan, why don't you change one?"

"Need not."

Li Kunshan smiled lightly and walked straight towards Hei Hu.

Ang~!

Seeing Li Kunshan coming, the black tiger opened its mouth and roared.

The tiger roared loudly, its power spreading in all directions. The sound instantly spread throughout the entire Longhu Mountain, and for a moment all the birds and beasts were frightened.

"Haha, who is this unlucky guy who actually ran into Dahei?"

On the mountain, the tall disciple from Mount Longhu who was leading the group couldn't help but smile.

"Although Dahei is a vegetarian, he loves to play tricks on people. If he gets too excited, that person is bound to break a few bones."

"So majestic!"

Looking at the big black tiger in front of him, which looked awe-inspiring without even getting angry, Li Kunshan narrowed his eyes slightly.

His face showed no fear as he continued to walk forward. When the distance between them was less than two meters, Li Kunshan suddenly raised his gaze and looked down at the black tiger from a superior position.

"Big black cat, get down now."

Li Kunshan dared to be so disrespectful to it. The black tiger raised its eyelids slightly, raised its front paws, and was about to knock Li Kunshan to the ground first.

Boom~!

But the next moment, a breath suddenly released from Li Kunshan, and the lazy black tiger suddenly widened his eyes, as if feeling an oppression from the ancient wilderness!

"careful!"

Seeing the black tiger raise its claws, Qiu Sheng and Lu Ming instantly tensed up, ready to help at any time.

Woo~
But the next moment, the black tiger whimpered and lay down in front of Li Kunshan.

"Good kitty."

Li Kunshan smiled and reached out to touch the black tiger's head.

Hei Hu drooped his eyelids and let him play with him.

"This……"

Qiu Sheng and Lu Ming looked at each other, completely dumbfounded. What on earth was going on?

Hurrah~!

A light breeze blew out from the depths of Longhu Mountain, pressing down the trees on the mountain by one foot.

Zhang Tianshi, who was sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes with a look of surprise.

Then he stood up and burst into laughter.

"Haha~! That's great!"

"good?"

The disciples behind blinked their eyes, all confused. What was the good of this for no reason?

"I didn't expect that there would be such a person among them this time."

Zhang Tianshi smiled again, turned around to look at the tall disciple who still looked lazy, and snorted coldly.

"It would be best if I could give you a good beating!"

"I?"

The tall disciple was startled, then looked miserable.

"Master, why do you always want to beat me?"

(End of this chapter)