Heaven Road
2. The injured legend 5

Conquering hard of heart Yao He was not easy. Even after 100 days of Yin Sheng continuing to come and ask Yao He to teach her, Yao He still continued to reject her. A hundred days came, a hundred kinds of reasons Yao He gave Yin Sheng.

Starting from him being lazy, his back is gout, until Yao He pretended to have diarrhea. All the excuses were always changing every day to make Yin Sheng deterred and stop asking Yao He to be his teacher.

Day 101, unlike usual where Yin Sheng would come bring breakfast to Yao He then ask himself to make Yin Sheng a disciple. Today Yin Sheng did not reveal his nostrils in the hut where Yao He lived.

"Finally the boy was deterred..." Yao He said as he walked out of the hut finished himself meditating to gather Qi which would eventually seep out and run out in one day.

In the yard Yao He did not find Yin Sheng who was usually busy taking care of various herbal plants. Only Xie Qinling seemed to be pulling grass around the plant.

"Morning..." Sapa Yao He tried to be friendly. Yao He realized that he had become embarrassed at the place where Xie Qinling lived. So Yao He tried to be friendly to Xie Qinling.

"If you're looking for Sheng'er... He's at the market delivering plants for sale to a merchant troupe."

"Trader's entourage?" Yao He was surprised not to play. After more than 3 months he stayed, only this time he knew if there was a group of traders who came to this village. The merchant entourage can be a way out of himself from being trapped in this middle of nowhere village.

After asking Xie Qinling about the location of the market, Yao He immediately moved as fast as lightning to be able to arrive at the market. The faster he could reach the market, the faster he could get out of this remote village.

"Uncle Yao..." Shouted Yin Sheng so Yin Sheng saw Yao He running towards the market. Yin Sheng was so happy to see Yao He willing to come to the market following him. It might just be a sign that Yao He was willing to accept Yin Sheng as his disciple.

"Where are the merchants' entourage?" Yao He asked with a slight breath of gasping.

"Oh... They haven't come yet..." Replied Yin Sheng who was slightly confused by Yao He's question. There was a question in mind regarding the reason Yao He asked the group of merchants.

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The Cultivator world was famous for its cruelty. A world where the strong will be able to succeed and get big titles, while the weak will certainly be isolated and ordinary life.

This was no exception for young cultivators. The talented ones of course the future could look bright, recruited large Sects, resources provided, protection was guaranteed. As for those who were only limited to average, of course they had to fight extra to just get appreciation from the sect they came from.

Cheng Xin and Cheng Jiaying, two gender-different twin brothers came from a middle-class sect called the Bamboo Spiral. The two brothers are on a mission to protect the merchants along with some Rogue Cultivators.

The total number of Cultivators protecting the merchant entourage numbered 12 people including Cheng Xin and Cheng Jiaying. Of the twelve Cultivators, one could say Cheng Xin and Cheng Jiaying were the weakest. Five of the Rogue Cultivators had the cultivation level of the Knight Realm, while the other five were still within the Foundation Formation Realm.

As well as the five Rogue Cultivators, Cheng Xin and Cheng Jiaying were also still in the Foundation Formation Realm. The difference was that Cheng Xin and her sister had just entered the Foundation Formation Realm, whereas the five Rogue Cultivators were already at the intermediate level.

"Sister... This mission is very boring... We only faced small-grade Magical Beasts from yesterday. Those Rogue Cultivators are always faster than us. We're really not given a stage at all here." Cheng Jiaying complained to her brother.

It was common for Rogue Cultivators to scramble the stage in front of the merchants. Because by appearing cool and strong in front of the eyes of traders, most likely they will get another job or just recommended to other traders.

"But my body aches all just sitting on a horse like this..."

"Already... We'll be out of the woods soon. The village we're heading to may be near. We can rest there."

Not until two hours drive, finally Melati Hijau Village began to appear. Traders immediately prepare to fight each other with other traders to be able to get the plants with the best quality and price.

The impromptu market finally spilled. The merchants and farmers interact like buying and selling activities.

Cheng Xin, Cheng Jiaying and the Rogue Cultivators chose to rest while waiting for the merchant servants to set up a tent for them to stay over.

"Sister... That guy I think I've seen him..." Said Cheng Jiaying while pointing towards Yao He.

"Don't make Ying'er up... How could there be people you know in a remote village like this."

"Ah... Yes also yes... Maybe I saw it wrong..."

The brothers' conversation was heard by the chief of the merchant mercenary guard, Lu Da. Lu Da immediately observed Yao He who appeared to be conversing with one of the merchants.

Lu Da one thought with Cheng Jiaying, feeling like he had seen Yao He's face. Lu Da chose to approach Yao He and the merchant to be able to observe Yao He further.

"Do you need your help any further?" Lu Da asked after finding out Yao He did not intend to sell the herbs to the merchant. Seen from Yao He who did not carry a single basket.

"I'm sorry? I have been presumptuous, I am Lu Da... The leader of the escort of this merchant entourage."

"My name is Yao He... I plan to join your entourage to get to the nearest city. Cost problem I can give you some gold coins as compensation." Yao He replied not wanting to make small talk.

"If it doesn't matter. We'll rest here last night, and leave in the morning. I hope Mr. Yao can pay up front for the protection fee later." Lu Da replied a little cynically. Yao He seemed a little arrogant from the way he spoke. How could the villagers of Melati Hijau have gold coins, while their one month income was never more than one gold coin.

"Sure..." Yao He took out five gold coins from his pocket, giving them to Lu Da without a second thought. Lu Da and the merchant were a little surprised to see Yao He giving away five gold coins so easily.

"We're leaving tomorrow morning, I hope Mr. Yao He is not too late to join us tomorrow." Lu Da saluted Yao He who had given her five gold coins. The five gold coins will certainly go into his own pocket. Because five gold coins from Yao He were more in number than what he got from the merchants for escort services.

"Hem... Yao He's... His name is not foreign..."