Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 122: Gold Mancang

When Master Liu came back, the eastern sky was already turning pale, and the gray sky was getting brighter.

Li Zhi was practicing in the small temple, but when Master Liu came back, he knew about it, because there were several mosquito monsters patrolling outside the small temple specially released by Li Zhi.

These mosquito monsters are small in size, have a weak demonic aura, and are extremely difficult to detect.

Even Master Liu still doesn't know that Li Zhi has such a group of little monsters who can serve as vision.

After Master Liu entered the small temple, Li Zhi opened his eyes and pretended to have just discovered that Master Liu had returned. He stood up and asked curiously, "Master, where have you been? I haven't seen you for a long time since I came back."

Immortal Master Liu smiled slightly, waved his hand and replied, "It's nothing serious. It's just that an old friend happened to be nearby, so I went out to say hello to him."

When Li Zhi heard this, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he did not continue to ask. He just saw that Master Liu seemed to be in a good mood after going out, which made him a little curious.

"I noticed a bloody evil aura outside. Did you catch the water dragon?" asked Master Liu.

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Yes, it has been handled."

As Li Zhi spoke, he took out the jar containing the water dragon's heart.

Immortal Master Liu took the jar, opened it, took a look, and then closed it. He said, "Yes, it is indeed the heart of a water dragon. In this way, your lung gold level is completed."

Li Zhi just lowered his head when he heard this, and said calmly: "The gold energy has not been obtained yet, so it is hard to say for the time being."

Master Liu knew that Li Zhi was using this as a pretext to urge him, so he smiled and said, "Since you are in a hurry, let's go. I will take you to find my old friend."

Li Zhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Master Liu would keep dragging him down and not let his five internal organs be fully restored.

"Okay, then I'll go pack my things first." Li Zhi said as he prepared to pack his things and set off.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Master Liu suddenly asked, "Are you injured?"

Master Liu's question made Li Zhi frown. He didn't expect Master Liu to be so perceptive. Li Zhi originally thought that he had disguised himself well.

Hearing Master Liu's question, Li Zhi whispered, "Well, it's just a minor injury, it's nothing serious."

After saying that, Li Zhi went to pack up.

However, Master Liu narrowed his eyes. He could feel that Li Zhi's breath was unstable, and Li Zhi now exuded a sense of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside.

Master Liu knew that Li Zhi’s injury was definitely not just a minor one.

But he understood that Li Zhi was now very alert and cautious towards him, so he didn't say much. He just felt a little sorry that all the tiger monster's blood and essence was given to Hong Fan, otherwise it could have been used to replenish Li Zhi.

Seeing Li Zhi busying himself, Master Liu had no intention of lending a hand and walked straight out of the temple.

Master Liu led back two horses that were hiding behind the temple. The two horses were frightened by the corpse of the water dragon brought back by Li Zhi. If they had not been tied with ropes, no one would have known where they would have hidden.

Immortal Master Liu gently stroked the horse, and seemed to be talking to the horse, or to himself: "My disciple is acting a little impatient now... He is not as calm as before..."

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"Daddy, Yinyin is so hungry..."

A faint voice was heard.

Although the little girl's voice was as soft as a mosquito's, it was particularly harsh in this quiet and dim cave.

The little girl's father was a skinny man. He was in his thirties, but his face was full of wrinkles and his brows were furrowed as if they were permanently fixed.

He has a sad look on his face, and those who don't know him might think he is born with an ugly appearance. But those who know him know that he was not like this originally. His name is Jin Mancang, and he was originally a famous hunter near Gaoyue City, and he was strong and sturdy.

Jin Mancang's family was not wealthy, but they lived happily and had no worries about food and clothing.

But one day, the Chu army arrived inexplicably.

On that day, the entire Zhanzhou population seemed to be dragged into a nightmare.

The screams echoed for three whole days without stopping for a moment. Hundreds of thousands of people were massacred in Gaoyue City and the surrounding villages alone.

The rest of them who survived hid in the mountains.

Jin Mancang’s family is one of them.

In order to escape, these people were so worried that they were running too slowly that they had not even thought about how they would survive after escaping into the mountains.

So after fleeing to the mountains, they suddenly realized that being in the mountains was not much safer than being outside.

However, the brutality of the Chu army and the screams that lasted for three days and three nights had already frightened them out. They would rather face jackals, tigers, leopards and other wild beasts in the mountains than dare to go out.

Fortunately, with the help of several hunters including Jin Mancang, everyone was able to barely find a place to live.

It was this cave. In the first few days after arriving in the deep mountains, thanks to the presence of several experienced old hunters such as Jin Mancang, we were able to hunt and pick some food to eat every day.

Although there are more monks than meat, everyone can still get a share.

However, it seemed as if God was playing a new joke on them.

When Jin Mancang and a few other veteran hunters went out hunting, they accidentally entered a demon's den.

Originally, six experienced old hunters and three strong men were going to look for food for everyone, but after they accidentally entered the monster cave, they encountered a group of ferocious and hideous monsters.

Four old hunters and three strong men were torn to pieces by the monsters on the spot, leaving only Jin Mancang and another hunter alive.

But they were also seriously injured, with wounds and blood all over their bodies.

After returning to the cave, Jin Mancang and the hunter who was also injured could not hold on any longer and fainted due to exhaustion.

Due to severe injuries, the other hunter eventually succumbed to the disease. His wounds became festered and maggots grew in his body. After wailing all night, he died the next day.

Jin Mancang, the only survivor, was not having a good time either. His physical condition was getting worse day by day. His originally strong and sturdy body suddenly became as thin as it is now, just a bag of bones, in just a few days.

Moreover, because Jin Mancang and other old hunters were killed, everyone's food source was cut off for a while. They were forced to go out to find food on their own.

However, these people had no hunting experience. After a busy day outside, they only brought back some wild fruits, most of which were poisonous. If Jin Mancang had not recognized them and stopped them in time, several more people might have died.

The tiny amount of wild fruits was not enough for all of them to eat, so due to the uneven distribution, the group that had been united fell apart in an instant.

Later on, food was no longer shared; whoever could find the food could have it.

If you can't find food, or if you don't go looking for it, you deserve to be hungry.

In addition to him, Jin Mancang's family includes a son, a daughter, and a wife.

At present, Jin Mancang's injuries have not yet recovered and his daughter is too young, so his teenage son and his wife go out to find food.

When Jin Mancang heard what his daughter said, before he could open his mouth, he heard a "gurgling" sound echoing throughout the cave.

However, the people in the cave were aroused by his daughter's words and felt hungry. Jin Mancang apologized to the people around him with a sad face.

Then he stretched out his withered hand and touched Yinyin's head, saying, "Yinyin, be good. Your mother and your brother are out looking for something to eat... They will be back soon..."

An old man nearby heard what Jin Mancang said. He shook his head and said, "There are probably fewer and fewer things to eat outside. My kid has been digging up tree roots these days..."

Jin Mancang breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that there was not much food left, but what could he do now?

Just as Jin Mancang sighed, a sound suddenly came from outside.

"Dad! The Chu army is gone! The Chu army is gone!"

Jin Mancang suddenly looked up, his face full of surprise.