The mountain range outside of the Hao Yang City was at least a few thousand miles, there was a vast, barren grassland in the middle of it, beyond it was the wide road.
Normally, those beasts seemed to know that some areas couldn’t be violated, and the scope of activities was limited to the mountains. Unless the internal rate of reproduction was too high, then they would be expelled by higher-leveled beasts and form a violent beast tide.
Every time it happened, it always caused a human and beast war. Many villages and martial towns around the area would receive fatal damage.
The death toll would also break the charts.
Gu Bai led Qi Guan Rui, one person in front and one behind, they walked pretty fast.
Since no female servants accompanied them, all the luggage and whatever, were in Qi Guan Rui’s hands.
But as a high-classed, cold, and elegant city governor, even though the one beside him was a bodyguard, he shouldn’t do such an inelegant thing as carrying huge luggage!
Wasn’t that just too image destroying?!
So, Gu Bai also had a magical weapon that basically any novel on this website would have.
This magical weapon had many names, such as Mount Meru Mustard Seed[1], Space Ring, Storage Ring, Bracelet, Belt……or an example from this novel, it was called Space Weapon.
Sure, the name sounded a bit weird, but basically, there was no change of medicine in changing the water. Though, if the protagonist didn’t have this thing, then how could he just walk around everywhere?
If he was flirting with a chick and suddenly wanted to go at it outside, was he supposed to do it without a tent/towel/bathwater/xxx tools?!
That was definitely not allowed!
As the governor of a city, after Gu Bai spent a great amount of money, he also got the special, plainly-named, yet actually very useful and high-classed weapon.
…It was just a bit big, so he automatically tossed it to Gu Xiao Shan.
Qi Guan Rui subconsciously rubbed the black lacquered Space bracelet with a metallic luster on his wrist, and his lips curved in a gentle arc.
Zi Ju Shu Bai’s belongings……were all in there.
He already understood Zi Ju Shu Bai’s personality very well.
If Zi Ju Shu Bai still wanted to maintain the high-class lifestyle, in the few days of hunting, he wouldn’t be able to leave his side, not even one step.
The two both had martial powers, so they weren’t slow walkers.
But as the wild grasses steadily became taller and taller, Gu Bai stopped.
Qi Guan Rui walked over, “Gege?” Then once he looked in front again, he understood.
The grasses in front were as tall as half of a person, if he just went through it like this, the signs were obvious, his white robe was gonna be dyed into a black robe!
Logically speaking, for a man to be like that would make them look too sensitive. But for some reason, when it was Zi Ju Shu Bai, it felt natural to everyone.
Qi Guan Rui secretly thought it was funny, then with a shake of his hand, a black cloak appeared in his palm.
…Even though it was a cloak, aside from the color, there were delicately detailed, dark patterns embroidered on it, showing a low-key luxury, it was obvious from one look that it was expensive.
But this kind of expense to someone like Gu Bai, who had the whole of Tian Du Cheng as their personal fortune, that was just a sprinkle.
So, Gu Bai was instantly flowing emotional tears inside.
True family! You are really my true family!
After so many years, he’d already developed his OCD, he couldn’t let go of his clean freak side now!
Qi Guan Rui saw through the restlessness Gu Bai kept beneath his stoic mask, he put the cloak on the other in a very good mood, as he spoke affectionately, “I’ve already got it prepared for Gege.”
Gu Bai nodded.
He felt like Gu Xiao Shan was truly getting more and more caring.
Once Gu Bai finished getting the black cloak on, his whole image suddenly became sharp and cold.
If he was an unreachable flower before, then the him now was……still an unreachable flower.
Only elegant to an even more stern and inviolable image……the type with moves that always went “kill kill kill.”
Qi Guan Rui’s eyes squinted slightly as he kept watching.
Then he smiled, pulling Gu Bai’s wrist, “Gege, you better protect me.”
Gu Bai said sternly, “Of course.”
The two brothers walked over the grassland affectionately, then finally saw the long long curvy mountain range that seemed to have no end.
Even though it was called a mountain range, every mountain inside was oddly tall. Valleys also settled between mountains, as well as some weird platforms, basically, it was very unscientific.
……Writers aren’t all good at geography, right?
So, even if habitats that shouldn’t exist in the same area suddenly all exist together, that wasn’t anything to be weird out by ╮(╯▽╰)╭
Because the mountain was so big, they virtually hadn’t seen any other hunters on the road.
To Gu Bai, that didn’t matter. To Qi Guan Rui, it was just as he liked.
Qi Guan Rui’s eyes sparkled.
Too bad he can’t let Zi Ju Shu Bai see his own hunts, or else, in this mountain, he could certainly have a fulfilling feast.
Even though he couldn’t absorb any beasts’ power, their flesh could’ve definitely aided in building his body.
He could wait and make a trip here in the future when Zi Ju Shu Bai had to go to class.
Gu Bai looked over the tall mountain, sighing inside.
So many mountain tops, the number of beasts inside could go into the ten thousand’s range. Once the psycho protagonist came to the academy in the future, he would be able to tame all the beasts that were at his or lower than his level, and his original python form would become the beast king!
So, by then, the protagonist, who’s actual strength was only at a Low-Level Wu Wang, could just use his beast army to K.O. anyone who was a few levels higher than him. Everyone else had to fight one on one, but he could fight with a group against one. As long as he wasn’t so unlucky as to meet a super-powerful master, then he certainly wouldn’t lose.
……In reality, this satisfying stallion novel’s protagonist leveling up wasn’t the attention grabber at all, there was no pressure in any form! The attention grabbers were all the chicks!
On that thought, Gu Bai felt very conflicted inside.
Thinking of that year, this mountain range was a huge turning point……
Qi Guan Rui pulled Gu Bai, who had fallen into his own imagination again, along with him, and started climbing.
Even though he never understood what Gu Bai’s inside world was like, the other’s obedient and trusting attitude was always very enjoyable for him.
It would’ve been nice if he could’ve been this obedient forever……
This obedient forever……
They quickly got onto the mountain, Qi Guan Rui was on the top as he pulled Gu Bai up from below. The two stepped on the narrow road filled with fallen leaves, climbing up step by step.
On both sides were trees, the path also only allowed space for one person to pass through.
Just then, suddenly, a few low roars came from the front.
A swift black shadow pounced towards them fiercely!
The scent of blood leaped to their nose, the greedy murderous intent immediately woke Gu Bai up from his daydream.
He immediately pulled Qi Guan Rui behind him, he leaned his body forward slightly, with his right hand as fast as lighting, he attacked instantly!
“Pu……”
There was a muffled ripping that sounded like piercing flesh.
What had happened was, Gu Bai’s hand was already as sharp as a blade, so it pierced right into the chest of the beast who’d tried to pounce on them.
Right there, just happened to be the beast’s weakness, that was where its heart was.
The strength he released from his palm immediately cut off all the meridians around its heart, which at the same time, ended any chances of the beast’s survival.
Gu Bai finally retrace his hand, he turned to ask, “Xiao Shan, did it scare you?”
To be honest, he was a bit nervous now.
Why had he suddenly become so impulsive, ao ao! He definitely could’ve used a simpler, plainer method, why had he used that move on instinct?!
Gu Bai twisted his own face inside.
He really wasn’t a violent person, it was just something he did at the beginning in order to get used to this world.
As a very normal otaku, did you think committing such events like killing would be that easy?
Wrong! Thoroughly wrong!
The existence of protagonists who were able to murder someone without even flinching right after entering the parallel world of a book was definitely impossible!
Unless originally, he was already a serial killer! Normal citizens were all very kind!
Actually, when Gu Bai had first seen a dead body, he’d almost puked on the spot. But he quickly realized that all the other citizens hadn’t reacted weirdly to it, so he immediately told himself that he to learn how to control his weakness of puking at the sight of flesh and blood, he needed to stimulate himself with it.
So, after learning martial arts, he started using more cruel moves that could let him come in contact with blood and flesh at a close distance to practice with.
Then, as it occurred naturally, Gu Bai combined some information he’d researched in his world before and turned parts of all the moves passed down in the family, or any new tricks he learned, into killing moves.
They were usually a one-hitter, which was also usually very bloody.
For example, this hand turning into a blade to stab into the chest type, those were all created by Gu Bai from mixing all those anime he’d watched in his world before.
In the beginning, he only learned how to crush them. Later when he got used to the blood, he felt that the action was too psychotic, so he changed them into cutting off one’s meridians cleanly and instantly.
Aside from this, all the other cruel, brutal, and ruthless moves had already been perfected by Gu Bai to a point where he could do them cleanly and not destroy his image ~\(≧▽≦)/~
Now that Gu Bai did it on instinct after he finished, he started to have after-fright.
Ahhhhh, Xiao Shan’s gonna be scared of me, what do I do, scratching wall!
I was way too impulsive, but this beast was a High-Level Wu Shi, Xiao Shan wouldn’t have been able to defeat it so I definitely needed to save him……
Conclusion: Habits are dangerous.
Gu Bai looked at Qi Guan Rui’s face, feeling really conflicted inside.
Would Xiao Shan be scared of him……not scared……scared……not scared……
It feels so much like pulling flower petals, mama!
He just retracted his hand from the beast’s body, on the silver glove, not even half of the fresh dark-red blood stained it. Instead, it formed into drops of crystal blood beads, just like bright red corals, yet also like plump red beans, rolling off in a line.
Gu Bai’s figure seemed like that of a fallen immortal being, the black cloak flew with the wind, the snow-white robe underneath it was barely visible.
His aura was untouchable.
Qi Guan Rui was a bit shocked for sure, then right after, infatuation flashed in his eyes.
……So beautiful.
Even though he’d used a menacing move, why was he still so beautiful?
When the blood fell on him, he was obviously stained by the warmth of it, but as the blood droplets fell off, that little bit of warmth seemed to have been taken away as well.
As if nothing had happened, how untaintable……
He really wanted to……
He really wanted to……what?
Gu Bai looked at Qi Guan Rui, becoming more and more restless.
Xiao Shan, why aren’t you speaking?! Why?!
Did he really get scared TAT
Qi Guan Rui spoke with a smile, “Gege’s so strong.”
Gu Bai’s eyes lit up.
Qi Guan Rui smiled even warmer, using an almost coaxing tone, “Gege……could you show Xiao Shan more of it?”
Really couldn’t help that he was into good voices……ah.
The two walked towards the center of the mountain, the beasts they met on the road also slowly increased.
Because he’d promised Qi Guan Rui, Gu Bai also kept his promise to show off his beast-killing skills
Every time he finished the kill, he would look back to see his brother’s admirable eyes, that was certainly enjoyable!
Gu Bai was complacent as he killed one after another.
……They were all taken into the Space Bracelet by Qi Guan Rui, preparing it for the restaurant to use as ingredients.
Then as they kept killing, the sky turned dark.
They needed to find a place to rest.
Qi Guan Rui took care of all the work, Gu Bai didn’t have to wait long before a steady tent appeared in a flat ground area, alongside a warm campfire.
It was when the two sat down, shoulder to shoulder, Gu Bai received roasted meat on a stick from Qi Guan Rui, that he suddenly felt a strange atmosphere.