Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 745: Chapter 744 【Mysterious Old Beggar!】

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The sudden appearance of the ragged old beggar left Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng somewhat bewildered. Who was this old beggar? He seemed very hungry, gulping down a roasted rabbit in no time and coughing continuously. Dongfang Meng quickly handed him a bamboo tube, and after he drank a few sips, he finally recovered, otherwise, there might have been an actual risk of choking to death.

”Senior, are you all right?” Dongfang Meng asked with concern.

”I’m okay, I’m okay. Are you young couple heading to the Songshan Sect to attend the meeting?” The appearance of the beggar was disheveled, and his face was unclear, his body slightly bent, but his murky eyes looked at Dongfang Meng as he asked.

”Yes, we plan to go to the Songshan Sect to broaden our horizons,” Dongfang Meng replied with a smile and a nod.

”Ha, that horizon isn’t easy to explore, you know. It can be life-threatening. If it’s not something too important, better not to go!” the old beggar laughed and said.

”Hey, old man, what are you blabbering about here? You’ve eaten up my roasted rabbit, shouldn’t you compensate for it? I haven’t had my dinner yet!” Ye Tianchen said, looking at the beggar with some frustration.

Looking at Ye Tianchen, the old beggar then smiled and said, ”You lad are not as kind as this girl. But that’s not too bad; you have high talent and big fortunes, truly a cultivation genius. However, not knowing how to respect your seniors, that’s going to cost you dearly...”

Hearing what the old beggar said, Ye Tianchen was so annoyed he was speechless, and Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but shake her head and laugh. She didn’t expect the old beggar to be so formidable. Clearly, it was he who had rudely snatched and devoured the roasted rabbit, and after Ye Tianchen’s few complaints, he actually turned it around, accusing Ye Tianchen of disrespecting his elders, which was absolutely infuriating.

”I...I mean, sir, it seems we aren’t that familiar, right? You came out of nowhere and ate my rabbit, and now I complain a bit, and it turns out I’m the one in the wrong?” Ye Tianchen said incredulously.

”Oh, young man, you should respect your elders. You see, I haven’t eaten for several days and nights, I was simply too hungry. Couldn’t you be a bit understanding?” the old beggar looked at Ye Tianchen and sighed.

”What? So, sir, you mean now I should go and roast another rabbit for you, and get some wine, then you can enjoy it some more?” Ye Tianchen said with a vein popping on his forehead.

”Rare to see such filial respect from a young person, go ahead!” the old beggar chuckled and said.

Ye Tianchen looked at the old beggar in exasperation and then sat next to the fire to warm himself, deciding to ignore the elderly man. He was clueless about who the man was, but he gave off the air of a mischievous old child. Engrossed in his thoughts about how to sneak into Songshan Sect tomorrow and rescue Tian Boguang without anyone noticing, he didn’t have the energy to argue with the old beggar anymore.

Dongfang Meng, having nothing better to do, sat next to the old beggar and struck up a conversation. It seemed the old beggar was from the Ancient Martial World, as he shared tales of that realm, and Dongfang Meng listened with great interest, interjecting from time to time.

”Senior, may I know your background?” Dongfang Meng asked earnestly.

”Background? Are you asking about my identity?” the old beggar asked with a smile.

”Yes, I feel that you are not an ordinary person. Otherwise, who would dare to venture into the deep forests in the middle of the night?” Dongfang Meng asked directly.

”Heh, what a smart young girl. Well, this old man has been living chaotically for decades, traveling around just for fun,” the old beggar answered with a laugh.

”Then may I know your esteemed name?” Dongfang Meng asked earnestly.

Both Dongfang Meng and Ye Tianchen naturally weren’t fools and wouldn’t assume the old beggar to be an ordinary person. How could an ordinary person come here in the middle of the night? How could an ordinary person arrive without Ye Tianchen sensing anything? Knowing that Ye Tianchen was at the Mid Martial Venerate stage with highly perceptive Divine Thought, capable of detecting even a mosquito flying by, it was surprising that the old beggar arrived unnoticed. However, since there was no malice detected from the old beggar, they didn’t make any sudden moves.

”My name? It seems it has been a long time since anyone has called me by my name, I almost forgot it myself. Just call me Old Feng,” the old beggar said with a laugh.

”Old Feng, crazy old man? I think you really are a madman,” Ye Tianchen said irritably.

The old beggar glanced at Ye Tianchen, who was sitting cross-legged, and smiled slightly as he said, ”Young man, trying to provoke me in this manner won’t work, but I must say, I am quite impressed by you. It’s been a long time since someone of your caliber appeared in the Ancient Martial World!”

”I’m not impressed by you at all!” Ye Tianchen still replied irritably.

”Tianchen, don’t be angry, the old master is just too hungry. Why don’t you go and roast another rabbit? We can eat and chat at the same time!” Dongfang Meng eagerly made eye signals at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen paused momentarily, then stood up and went ahead. In no time, he came back with two rabbits, prepared them, and started roasting them on sticks. The old beggar said nothing, hurriedly grabbed a stick, and started roasting his rabbit, causing Ye Tianchen to feel incredibly frustrated. He wanted to say something but was stopped by Dongfang Meng’s gaze.

Dongfang Meng knew that this old beggar was no ordinary person. He was a senior who had walked the paths of the Ancient Martial World for many years. Perhaps, he was even here for the grand assembly of the Ancient Martial World. If they could learn even a snippet of information, that would be ideal.

Soon, the two rabbits were cooked. The old beggar, unable to wait any longer, tore into a rabbit leg as if he hadn’t tasted meat in years. After finishing one leg, he burped contentedly, still yearning for more, and said, ”This rabbit meat is indeed delicious. If only I had some wine, even the immortals wouldn’t trade places with me!”

”Immortals? There are no immortals in this world!” Ye Tianchen said offhandedly.

Suddenly, the old beggar stared intently at Ye Tianchen, shedding his playful demeanor, and spoke with serious conviction, ”Through the ages, countless cultivators have perished in the Martial Arts Great World. They have all been annihilated on the Immortal Path, advancing steadily despite knowing they would likely die unfulfilled and desolate. If there’s a way, even without an Immortal Domain, we should strive to create one...”

”Even without an Immortal Domain, we should strive to create one... Elderly Master...” Ye Tianchen had an epiphany, seemingly coming to a realization, and his whole person was invigorated.

By then, the old beggar had already stood up, looking up at the starry sky. His muddy eyes flashed with an unusual light, and he murmured to himself, ”Seeking the Tao amidst transformative oceans and fields, dying unregretfully in the pursuit of the heavens... Where is the path for the countless cultivators?”

”Elderly Master...” Dongfang Meng also felt a touch of sorrow.

”Well, since I have eaten your roasted rabbit, I should give something back...”

Whoosh!

A ring of light enveloped Dongfang Meng, cascading down in a sanctifying manner, startling Ye Tianchen, who could feel the strength of this power. Dongfang Meng also felt all her meridians being connected, experiencing a sense of complete transformation.

Crack!

Suddenly, Dongfang Meng struck out with a palm, shattering a large tree in front of her. She was overjoyed and couldn’t help but exclaim, ”It’s done, the talisman seal inside me has been undone, thank you, elder...”

Just as Dongfang Meng was extremely excited and about to turn around to thank the old beggar, he had already vanished. Ye Tianchen was dumbfounded as he looked ahead, not noticing how the old beggar had left. Only now did he realize that this old beggar was a grandmaster among grandmasters, profoundly powerful. From his arrival to his departure, both he and Dongfang Meng had no inkling, casually lifting the spell sealing inside Dongfang Meng with at least the cultivation of a Martial Saint Realm.

”Who exactly is this elderly master?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask aloud to himself.

”Probably a reclusive expert. We’re really lucky!” Dongfang Meng said gratefully.

Who the old beggar was, what his name was, and his background were unknown to both Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng. Fortunately, being kindhearted, after consuming their roasted rabbit, he casually helped Dongfang Meng by lifting the spell seal within her, allowing her to use the Martial Arts True Power. With a cultivation in the early stage of Martial Venerate, she could now accompany Ye Tianchen to the Songshan Sect, which could be somewhat helpful.

However, the words that lingered in Ye Tianchen’s mind could not be dispelled, especially the resolute look in the old beggar’s eyes and his unwilling expression, which deeply moved him.

”Even without an Immortal Domain, we should strive to create one... not to let countless cultivators advance determinedly, only to live desolate lives and die in grief... Is this the mission of every strong being?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but think to himself.

The next morning, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng cleaned up the campfire area, then flew together toward the direction of the Songshan Sect. The grand assembly of the Ancient Martial World was set to convene before sunset, and Ye Tianchen had to reach Song Mountain. He planned to rescue Tian Boguang and also avoid the pursuit of the Sword Control Sect, Five Poison Sect, and the Sha Xue organization. To successfully rescue Tian Boguang and go unscathed was incredibly challenging, but Ye Tianchen was a man of deep emotions and loyalty. Since he had sworn brotherhood with Tian Boguang, it meant sharing life and facing death together. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at qidian.com and send monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)