Chapter 383: Chapter 190: Divine Abilities

"Oh."

Mo Shan looked surprised.

"And this is?"

He looked at Guo Wei.

"This is Master Guo, the man who went on a rampage at the national border and killed dozens of Aika Tribe warriors."

Mr. Du introduced.

"So you’re Master Guo. We’ve heard so much about you."

Upon hearing this, Mo Shan and his three companions all clasped their fists and bowed to Guo Wei. They had always respected the strong, especially a powerhouse like Guo Wei who could cause such a stir in Turkic territory and return safely.

"You’re too kind."

Guo Wei cupped his hands in return to the four men.

"Since you’re Master Guo’s disciple and have our lord’s permission, you can come with us if you want. But the Hundred Thousand Mountains are fraught with danger. The four of us can do our best to protect you, but we can’t guarantee you’ll make it back in one piece."

Mo Shan said.

"Life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor by heaven. I understand."

Chu Lingguang was not scared off.

The four men’s expressions faltered. Mo Shuang, the one with the red tattoo on his forehead, couldn’t help but say, "We’re going into the mountains to capture the Spiritual Monkey, not to escort you on a training expedition."

"I know. I’m also here to capture the Spiritual Monkey."

Chu Lingguang said with a nod.

"Young man, don’t be so eager for quick success. The fact that our lord allowed you to train in the Trial Ground already shows he thinks highly of you. You’re still young and will have plenty of opportunities. There’s no need to be in such a rush to prove yourself."

Mo Zheng advised.

All four of them thought Chu Lingguang was just trying to achieve merit and establish a firm foothold in Du’s Mansion to win Mr. Du’s favor.

Even Mr. Du had similar suspicions, which was why he had told Chu Lingguang to reconsider.

However, Chu Lingguang replied, "I want to go into the mountains with you to capture the Spiritual Monkey not only to repay Mr. Du’s kindness, but also to get some of its blood for my master. At the national border, my master was gravely injured while saving me. The Spiritual Monkey’s blood is a sacred healing medicine that can also extend one’s life. As his disciple, how could I not do my part for him?"

The four men from Mo Shan’s group were stunned once more.

Guo Wei was also taken aback for a moment, then couldn’t help but laugh. "Master’s little injury is nothing. The Crown Prince’s injury is the urgent matter."

"Chu Lingguang, I knew I wasn’t mistaken about you."

Mr. Du said with admiration.

From Chu Lingguang’s words, it wasn’t hard for him to tell that his main goal was to heal his master, Guo Wei. Such filial devotion was worth his full support and cultivation. He believed that in the future, Chu Lingguang would repay him with the same loyalty he showed Guo Wei.

Mo Shan and his men also began to think more highly of Chu Lingguang.

In the Great Yuan Dynasty, respecting one’s master and valuing the Way was paramount. The fact that Chu Lingguang was willing to brave danger for Guo Wei made Guo Wei’s own risk in saving him at the national border worthwhile.

In the inheritance of a martial school, the most crucial aspect was a heartfelt exchange between master and disciple; the continuation of Kung Fu came second. Only when master and disciple were of one mind would the master not deliberately hide his skills during instruction, and only then would the disciple have a chance to surpass the master.

In the Great Yuan Dynasty, when a disciple surpassed their master, the master would usually host a banquet for friends and family, beating gongs and drums to announce the happy occasion to everyone.

This was because it signified the prosperity of their school. It meant they had not failed their own master’s teachings and had finally passed on their Martial Arts to a more outstanding generation.

Only in this way could the martial school continue on, its legacy flourishing.

However, the world was a treacherous place, and stories of disciples growing rich while their old masters starved were not uncommon. Although people respected the kind of bond shared by Guo Wei and Chu Lingguang, very few could actually achieve it.

It was for this reason that Mo Shan’s group thought more highly of Chu Lingguang and respected Guo Wei even more. A disciple who knows how to repay kindness is a testament to the master’s excellent guidance.

At this thought, the four of them cupped their hands towards Guo Wei and said in unison, "Master Guo, you’ve taken on a fine disciple!"

"I’m humbled."

Guo Wei didn’t dare take all the credit himself.

"Master, I’ll go with Junior Brother and the others!"

Hei Hu had almost never heard anyone praise Guo Wei for having a good disciple to his face like that.

"Are you going there to die?"

Guo Wei asked.

"I... I’m going to capture the Spiritual Monkey."

Hei Hu said in a low voice.

"I’m more afraid the Spiritual Monkey will capture you, and then Lin Guang and the others will have to search all over the mountains for you."

Guo Wei retorted.

"I’m going to practice my spear."

Hei Hu’s face flushed red, and he went to a corner to practice the Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques.

"Senior Brother, Master still needs you to take care of him."

Chu Lingguang knew Hei Hu felt left out.

It wasn’t as if Guo Wei actually needed Hei Hu’s care, but this time he didn’t pour more cold water on him. Instead, he reminded him, "We’ll be staying in Yunchuan City for a while. I’m going to send a letter to your Senior Sister in a bit. Do you have any letters you want to send back to your father or Linghua?"

"Yes, I’ll go get my letter."

Hei Hu turned and ran towards the rear courtyard.

Everyone didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Having learned his lesson from last time, Chu Lingguang brought an extra Great Bow and over a hundred arrow shafts. Then, he left Du’s Mansion with Mo Shan and his men, heading for the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

Time was of the essence.

The five of them entered the mountains that very night.

Early the next morning, they finally met up with Du Juan and General Wan inside the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

Du Juan was clearly a bit surprised to see Chu Lingguang arrive on his Little Red Horse, following Mo Shan’s group.

"The Spiritual Monkey is in the valley up ahead. There are Iron Wolf Eagles guarding the valley entrance, so the monkey doesn’t dare come out. Whether we can successfully capture it is all up to you four brothers."

General Wan was a stout, middle-aged man. The valley ahead was within the surveillance range of Turkic sentinels, so neither he nor Du Juan could advance any further. They could only use the Iron Wolf Eagles to keep a constant watch.

Chu Lingguang saw that there were three Iron Wolf Eagles in total. Compared to messenger falcons or tracking hawks, Iron Wolf Eagles were bulkier, but they possessed immense Attack Power.

In a dive, a single talon strike could shatter a helmet. A fully grown Iron Wolf Eagle could even break through Qi Phase Scale Armor. Because they could fly, these Demon Beasts were incredibly difficult to capture.

They were usually raised from a young age, but this caused them to lose some of their ferocity and dominance. Compared to the Iron Wolf Eagles that grew up fighting in the mountain forests, the ones raised by both the Turkic tribes and the Great Yuan were considerably weaker.