Chapter Forty-two: Instruction

  On the third morning after Su Ming returned to the tribe, a group of people led by Ah Gong gathered in the center of the tribe's settlement. Ah Gong was still wearing his usual coarse linen shirt and had many braids in his white hair, looking very spirited. His gaze swept across the crowd, falling on Bei Ling, Lei Chen, Su Ming, and a young girl about the same age as Su Ming.

  This girl is named Ula, who was discovered to have the physique of a barbarian at the time of the awakening. Now, after several months, she has reached the second peak of the Blood Condensation Realm and seems to be able to condense the eleventh bloodline at any time, becoming a third-layer Blood Condensation Warrior.

  Behind Ah Gong, there were two people standing, one of whom was the leader of the tribe, also known as Beiling's father. His strong body was like an iron tower, and his piercing eyes showed gentleness.

  Another was the hunting team leader, Shan Hen, who had a cold expression and rarely spoke or smiled. The animal hide he wore on his body made him look even more ferocious. He never liked to talk too much, but most of the warriors in the tribe respected him greatly. Moreover, his hunting team was responsible for guarding the tribe and providing food, which made his status in the tribe very high.

  "I, Wu Shan department is small, can't compare with Feng Quan, so every few years, we have to go to Feng Quan department to worship and offer sacrifices, to show respect for their leadership. In previous years, I usually wouldn't go, but this year I'll personally make a trip. On this trip, apart from Wu Shan department, Wu Long department, Hei Shan department, as well as several other smaller departments from the surrounding areas will all gather at Feng Quan."

  And so this trip, for you, is a test. Facing many external tribes of the same age group, whether you can stand out and not tarnish the name of our Wushan Department, it's up to you.

  I chose you this time because you are the best among the Wushan Department, and gaining some experience will be of great help to your future.

  "Among you, Beiling has participated twice and knows some details. You can ask him." Ah Gong slowly opened his mouth, his hoarse voice echoing around.

  Bei Ling said in a low voice, his eyes fell on Lei Chen's body, then looked at the girl called Wula, and finally gazed at Su Ming beside him, frowning.

  "Grandfather, will this trip be like the previous two, with... a great trial?" Beiling hesitated for a moment, and respectfully asked Grandfather. Seeing Grandfather nod, Beiling's eyes flashed, and he pointed at Su Ming.

  "Grandfather, I suggest that Su Ming doesn't go. He's not a barbarian expert, even if he goes, it won't be of any use or help. It's better to leave the spot for other clan members."

  As soon as Bei Ling spoke, Lei Chen immediately looked displeased, took a few steps forward and shouted in a hoarse voice.

  "Isn't it barbaric if you can't go? Beiling, what do you mean!"

  The girl named Wu La had a calm face, her eyes swept over Su Ming's silent body, with a hint of disdain in her eyes, but she didn't open her mouth to join in.

  "Grandfather, every time we pay respects, only four younger members of the clan can participate. In previous years' grand trials, I was the only one from our Wu Shan branch who could make it into the top fifty. This year, with Lei Chen here, perhaps he can also make it in. Even if it's Wu La, although his cultivation is not high, but being able to display nine flashes in the Savage Initiation, perhaps he can enter the top hundred."

  Such results are much better than in previous years, and if one more person can enter the top 100, wouldn't that be even better? And as for Su Ming, he's simply wasting a spot." Bei Ling spoke calmly, not looking at Lei Chen who was glaring at him.

  "Su Ming won't be taking part in the Grand Test, I'll take him there myself, and make arrangements." said Ah Gong slowly.

  Bei Ling was about to say something, but the sharp-eyed person standing behind Ah Gong glared at him fiercely, causing Bei Ling to swallow his words immediately. As for Ah Dad, Bei Ling had been very afraid of him since he was a child.

  "Alright, time is running out, let's go." The old man raised his right hand and made a grasping motion towards the clear sky. Suddenly, thunder rumbled in from all directions, shaking the eight corners of the world. At that moment, the many white clouds in the sky instantly turned dark black.

  At the same time, on Grandpa's face, a clear and distinct pattern composed of many blood vessels appeared, which was an evil python. As soon as this pattern emerged, the sky immediately turned into dark clouds, as if there were a pair of invisible hands stirring, and in an instant, they gathered together to form a huge and terrifying black python, dozens of feet long!

  This scene shocked both Lei Chen and Wu La, as if they were stunned in place. As for Bei Ling, he could barely maintain his calmness, forcing himself to remain cold-blooded.

  Su Ming stood by, gazing at the enormous black python, taking a deep breath as he revealed a hint of longing in his eyes.

  Standing behind Grandpa's back, the leader's face showed a hint of reverence as he gazed at the giant python. And Shan Hen, when looking at the giant python, had a flash of frenzy in his eyes.

  The python transformed, and even the scales on its body were clearly visible. A very strong aura emanated from its body, and it shook its massive head. The red eyes that originally contained ferocity slowly dissipated, turning into gentleness. It fell from mid-air, lowered its head, and obediently lay down beside Ah Gong's body.

  Grandfather lifted his foot and stepped onto the python, standing on its head.

  "Come on up."

  Bei Ling took the first step, landing on the giant python's back. He sat down cross-legged, followed by Lei Chen and Wu La, who also jumped up. Su Ming hesitated for a moment before jumping up to stand on the python's back. Just as he was about to take a few steps back to sit with Lei Chen, Ah Gong's voice came through.

  "Su Ming, come over here!" Ah Gong's voice was stern, causing Su Ming to look unhappy as he came over and sat down beside him. As soon as he did, he saw Ah Gong glare at him.

  "Grandpa... I was wrong... really wrong..." Su Ming hastily said in a low voice.

  Grandfather didn't respond, but instead waited until the first and mountain marks had all climbed onto the black python. He raised his right hand and waved it once, and instantly the black python let out a loud roar, flew up into the air, and headed towards the clouds.

  The tribes below were getting smaller and smaller at a speed visible to the naked eye, and finally became a small point. With the ascent of Wuchuang, the strong wind howled like thunder, making Su Ming's face turn pale immediately.

  Lei Chen and the others were the same, but at this time, Ling Shou and the leader of the hunting team stood on the middle and tail of the black python, guarding the three people from Beiling.

  As for Su Ming, in this raging wind, even his breathing felt hurried, but soon, a gentle power enveloped him, it was Ah Gong's majesty that allowed Su Ming to withstand the discomfort of being in the sky for the first time.

  "Do you still know what's wrong? Where did you go wrong, it was clearly Nara Su from the Wulung tribe who borrowed 5,000 stones from you and pawned his spear?" The surroundings had howling winds, but Ah Gong's words were clear and fell into Su Ming's ears, and with Ah Gong's powerful aura suppressing them, no one else on this mountain except for these two could hear.

  "This..." Su Ming's face was awkward, he had previously returned to the tribe and excitedly told his grandfather, but didn't expect that after hearing it, his grandfather's face immediately sank, scolding himself, even taking away the long spear, leaving Su Ming to return to his own hut, sighing and wondering where he went wrong.

  "Grandfather, I was wrong... I shouldn't have taken the precious instrument of Si Kong, I shouldn't have had greedy thoughts..." Su Ming said with a bitter face, sizing up his grandfather's expression while carefully speaking.

  "It shouldn't have let him write that bloody book. Alas, Grandpa, I know I was wrong." Su Ming looked at his grandfather with pleading eyes.

  "Oh? Is that all the mistakes? Isn't there anything else? Think again, where did you go wrong?" Ah Gong looked at Su Ming with a glance and said slowly.

  Su Ming was taken aback, subconsciously scratching his head, pondering the words of Ah Gong, which seemed to have some other meaning in them. Was it that apart from these mistakes, he had made some other mistake?

  Su Ming furrowed his brow and thought seriously for a moment. Suddenly, a flash of cold intent flickered in his eyes, and he abruptly lifted his head.

  "Grandfather, I understand now! I should kill him, dispose of his body, and then take that barbarian's treasure!"

  When he heard Su Ming's words, Grandpa's pupils suddenly contracted, staring blankly at Su Ming, his gaze seemed to be looking not at the young man in front of him, but at a meaning that Su Ming didn't understand.

  "Oh? Why did you think it was wrong here and want to kill him?" Ah Gong looked at Su Ming and said slowly.

  "He wanted to kill me, Grandpa, you don't know, he really wanted to kill me. If I hadn't been careful, you wouldn't have seen me again. But... but I couldn't bear it, I thought that if I had really killed him, it would bring trouble to the tribe..." Su Ming recalled a scene from a few days ago, still feeling a lingering fear, and hesitated before explaining in a low voice.

  "You're right... Su Ming, remember one thing. If you ever encounter someone who intends to harm you in the future, be sure to nip the danger in the bud!" Ah Gong closed his eyes for a long time before slowly opening them again, and his gaze at Su Ming had become benevolent.

  However, Grandpa said that the mistake you made is not referring to this place. Think again, what else have you not considered? Killing someone is simple, but how can you ensure your own safety after killing someone? How can you find a way out from a desperate situation? Grandpa looked at Su Ming and said softly.

  Su Ming rubbed his head, he was still a young man, despite having an unusual performance, but after all, he was still a young man. As for what Ah Gong said, he was slightly confused, but more of it, he didn't understand.

  "Think about it, don't rush to give me an answer, wait until you've figured it out and then tell me. You need to learn how to think, learn how to ponder." The old man closed his eyes.

  Such things, in the years of Su Ming's growth, Grandpa often did so. In Su Ming's growth, Grandpa's teachings played a very crucial role.

  Su Ming's eyes gleamed with thought, recalling the scenes of that day, from the long spear that had struck outside the Wulang tribe, to Si Kong's pursuit and killing, until the very end...

  Time slowly passed, and soon it was half a time, when there was still a short distance from the Wind Quen tribe, a strong wind seemed to blow from afar, causing the body of the black python to shake slightly, and the people on its back also shook. In this slight shock, Su Ming's mind was like a flash of lightning.

  "Grandpa... I understand..." Su Ming muttered to himself, but his back was drenched in cold sweat.