Mundane Saint

Chapter 95 – Why does this mortal dare to go so deep?

The "Divine Movement Boots," aren't they obviously some kind of so-called "cultivator's treasure"?

It's just that they can be used by mortals too.

So, the System must have some functions that he hasn't triggered yet. If triggered, maybe he could cultivate!

"Heh, looks like I need to go take a look too."

Gu Heng quickly finished the braised meat on the table, grabbed a jug of wine, left some money, and headed towards the south gate of the city.

He still wanted to see what kind of power top cultivators could wield in battle... because Gu Heng had never seen it before.

In a small corner like Greenwood City, one's horizons couldn't be broadened.

Gu Heng walked out of the south gate, not putting on the Divine Movement Boots immediately, because there were still quite a few people here. Although most mortals and cultivators had been drawn to Desolate Valley today, there were still more practical rogue cultivators and mortals who had to consider what their next meal would be.

Beyond the south gate lay the Cloud Spirit Forest.

He needed to walk deep enough into the forest before putting on the Divine Movement Boots to avoid being seen.

Such a treasure that allows one to travel thousands of miles a day would surely make others envious, whether they were mortals or cultivators.

Gu Heng walked slowly towards the forest.

After about half an hour, he felt that this place was suitable; there was no one around, only the occasional calls of wild beasts. If he went deeper, he would encounter demonic beasts.

Just as he was about to change into the Divine Movement Boots, there was a strange noise in the nearby bushes. Gu Heng tilted his head to listen.

"......"

It sounded like something writhing, and Gu Heng's expression turned cold.

"Who?"

He reached for a small throwing knife at his waist and shouted coldly.

There was someone in the bushes.

How could there be someone here when he had walked so deep into the forest? And crouching in the bushes, it didn't seem right.

Gu Heng heightened his vigilance, ready to face any danger.

But soon, someone slowly emerged from the bushes. Gu Heng cautiously observed the person, who was thin and short, appearing to be under twenty years old, with sallow skin and dirty clothes, carrying a hatchet on his back.

Gu Heng frowned. This attire, could it be a woodcutter?

"Sorry to have startled you, sir." The woodcutter didn't approach rashly, staying ten steps away from Gu Heng, bowing slightly with a respectful tone.

Gu Heng squinted his eyes, still clearly on guard.

"Who are you?"

"My name is Qing Er, just a humble farmer. You might think I was following you, but that's not the case. This is where I usually chop wood, and no one usually comes here. I just hid because I saw someone today."

The woodcutter Qing Er introduced himself, lowering his head, seemingly a bit embarrassed.

Gu Heng looked around. This clearing had a small pond, surrounded by low shrubs, and most of the trees weren't thick. He also saw many chopping marks.

It seemed the other was telling the truth.

It turned out he had inadvertently intruded into someone else's usual spot.

Thinking this, Gu Heng put away the poisoned throwing knife and clasped his hands in apology, "I apologize, I was just passing through on my way to Desolate Valley and didn't mean to disturb your peace."

"You're too kind, sir."

Qing Er shook his head, "But why enter the forest to go to Desolate Valley? There's an official road on the main path, and there are many fierce creatures in the forest."

"Well... I just didn't want to attract too much attention."

Gu Heng couldn't say he had a pair of very powerful boots that couldn't be used on the main road, so he gave a vague response.

Moreover, since there was someone here, he definitely couldn't take out the Divine Movement Boots.

"Anyway, I'll be on my way now, won't disturb you further."

Gu Heng clasped his hands and walked in the opposite direction, quickly disappearing into the forest.

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"…Tsk, didn't big brother say this guy was just a mortal? How did he notice me?"

After he left, Qing Er's face suddenly darkened. The short woodcutter's appearance changed rapidly, and within a few breaths, Qing Er's stature grew taller, the flesh beneath his skin writhing, quickly changing his appearance and clothes into a green outfit that blended with the environment.

Qing Er was certainly not a woodcutter.

There was indeed such a woodcutter, but he was already dead, his flesh absorbed by Qing Er, allowing him to take on someone else's appearance.

As the second-ranked "Qing Clan Assassin" of Qingfeng Treasure Hall, Qing Er practiced a kind of unorthodox cultivation called "Soul Devouring Art," which forcibly absorbed the essence of others' flesh to enhance his own cultivation.

This technique was well-suited for assassins.

Because by absorbing someone's flesh, he could become them.

But the cultivation progress was slow.

So Qing Er's strength was actually the weakest among the "Qing Clan Assassins," only at the third level of Core Formation, but his "achievements" were the most impressive.

At this moment, several figures emerged from the forest and approached Qing Er.

"What now?"

One of the assassins asked.

"Hmph, whatever he's up to, just follow him."

Qing Er said coldly.

They were sent by Qingfeng Treasure Hall to monitor the Gu Family Medicine Hall.

This morning, that young girl left and headed straight for Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall, which they couldn't follow, but this mortal could be followed.

So Qing Er brought his men to follow.

Unfortunately, President Shang gave strict orders that until it was confirmed whether Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall had obtained the "Golden Spirit Liquid" formula, this mortal couldn't be harmed.

Otherwise, Qing Er would have gladly stabbed him in the back.

He wasn't Qing Si; he was cautious enough, and with Qing Si's previous blunders as a lesson, Qing Er wouldn't act recklessly.

He was the one who poisoned others, not the other way around!

...

Gu Heng walked far in the other direction, another half hour passed.

This time, he was quite sure there was no one around.

Cloud Spirit Forest had a boundary that mortals couldn't cross. Beyond this boundary, one would encounter demonic beasts. He wasn't sure if he had crossed it, but it didn't matter; he just wanted to find a place to change into his Divine Boots.

This place was perfect, quiet, with no low shrubs, only towering trees, and no signs of trees being chopped. Although there were some beast claw marks, he didn't see any animal tracks.

Safe enough.

Gu Heng silently recited in his heart, and the Divine Movement Boots from the System Backpack automatically covered his short boots. The Divine Movement Boots felt more like a layer of skin than actual shoes.

They were clearly a cultivator's treasure!

He knew that one day, he would uncover the System's "cultivation function."

Not far away, several assassins were lurking in the treetops, closely watching him.

"What is this guy doing? Why does he dare to stand there in a daze?"

"We shouldn't have followed him. If he dies here, it won't be because we killed him, but we might end up dying with him..."

One of the assassins was puzzled.

They hadn't expected this mortal to dare venture so deep!

This place had Elemental Infant stage demonic beasts!

Going deeper, they might encounter a demon king!