Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 144 Another 1 years

Time flies, passing by in the blink of an eye, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past year, they were first subjected to a fierce pursuit by Ling Qi, and then they were ambushed by the Zhu Wu brothers.

Although her life was not in danger, Ying Yue was left with a hidden ailment that was difficult to heal.

These successive misfortunes and tribulations have driven their thirst for power to an almost frenzied level.

So, during the time Ying Yue was recuperating, neither of them said a word to each other, but they both harbored a deep resentment and secretly competed with each other, desperately cultivating their skills.

Fortunately, the worst did not happen. After a year of recuperation, the energy within Ying Yue's body became irreversibly stronger.

This resulted in her needing to take more and more Spirit Nourishing Pills every day, and not only that, the amount of spiritual energy that was being transferred into her body also increased.

Even so, Ying Yue continued to grow weaker day by day.

This filled Kuang Zheng and Wu Ren with sadness, but when the three of them were together, Sui Ye dared not show it at all.

This will bring disaster to the wild beasts;

A furious roar rang out: "Die!"

Wu Ren gripped the Immortal Slayer Spear tightly in both hands, then suddenly hurled it out.

The Immortal Slayer Spear ripped through the sky like a bolt of lightning, hurtling forward with unparalleled power.

As if sensing the burning rage deep within its master's heart, the Immortal Slayer Spear emitted a low yet sharp "humming" sound as it flew rapidly through the air, as if proclaiming its master's majesty to the enemy.

The two leopards were already terrified by the powerful aura that Wu Ren suddenly unleashed!

Where would they find the courage to resist?

The poor fellows were so overwhelmed by this double pressure that even standing up became a luxury.

They lay limp on the ground, their eyes wide with terror, helplessly watching as they were mercilessly strung together like lambs without any chance to fight back.

You should know that the spotted leopard is a ferocious beast with the strength of the third level!

They were once fearsome enemies in the eyes of many, but what about now?

Wu Ren used only one move to easily kill both leopards at the same time.

As the days went by, Wu Ren became increasingly adept at wielding the Immortal Slayer Spear, achieving a level of mastery that surpassed even the most skilled.

He has now reached the highest level of perfect harmony between man and gun.

With the powerful enhancement of divine weapons, coupled with his deepening understanding of the initial stage of Heartbeat during this period, his combat power has been significantly improved once again.

Although with his current strength he still cannot contend with either of the Zhuwu brothers, at least he can still exchange a few blows with them if he is not caught off guard by a sudden attack.

So even if Wu Ren happened to encounter the Zhu Wu brothers at this time and place, he would definitely not be chased like a stray dog, fleeing in a sorry state, as before!

Just as Wu Ren's strength was steadily increasing, Kuang Zheng was equally determined not to be outdone, and did not lag behind in his progress at all.

Judging from the six golden lion beast cores in his hand, it was clear that six more level-three beasts had lost their lives at his hands today.

Although the Golden Lion is also a Level 3 beast, it is at the peak of Level 3.

Compared to a mid-stage third-level spotted leopard, its strength is significantly greater.

But neither the leopard nor the golden lion is now a match for the two.

After a year of arduous training, neither of them improved their cultivation level.

Their combat power is no longer comparable to what it was three months ago. Having fully mastered the initial stage of Heartbeat, they are now only missing an opportunity to break through to a higher realm.

As the sun gradually disappeared into the dense forest, Kuang Zheng and Wu Ren returned to their temporary lodging under the last rays of the evening glow, where Ying Yue, who had stayed behind, had been eagerly waiting.

She was like a gentle and virtuous wife, preparing a sumptuous dinner well in advance.

Although their need for food had become extremely low at this point, Ying Yue remained enthusiastic and enjoyed it immensely.

After a period of recuperation, her health condition appears to have improved significantly.

But as the saying goes, "It takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone or tendon."

The injuries she suffered this time were far more serious than bone and muscle damage; they affected vital organs.

Moreover, the poison is extremely difficult to deal with. Since there is currently no way to refine an antidote called "Marrow Cleansing Pill," all Ying Yue can do each day is to engage in some basic meditation and simple physical activities.

In this way, she has a lot of free time every day.

To avoid getting bogged down in endless boredom and frustration, Ying Yue makes sure to manage her time wisely every day.

Besides handling the necessary daily healing tasks and delving into her previously accumulated knowledge of elixirs and weapon crafting, she devoted most of her energy to cooking.

For her, cooking for her beloved and watching him enjoy the food filled her with an unprecedented sense of accomplishment.

Kuang Zheng had repeatedly and earnestly advised her not to overwork herself and to get more rest.

However, whenever he saw the sincere and unreserved love radiating from Ying Yue's eyes, the words of dissuasion that were on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back, and in the end he chose to respect and obey her wishes.

After all, seeing your loved ones so happy is a great blessing.

For a person to be healthy, it is not only about physical strength, but also about being able to relax mentally.

Ying Yue's gaze swept eagerly across the crowd, and suddenly, a familiar figure caught her eye.

In an instant, the huge weight that had been hanging in my heart finally settled down, and all my previous worries and anxieties vanished.

At the same time, Kuang Zheng and Wu Ren's eyes were also drawn to the extremely sumptuous and delicious dishes on the table.

A dazzling array of dishes filled the entire table, emitting an enticing aroma.

Looking at the delicious food in front of them, the two of them spontaneously revealed ecstatic smiles, as if the whole world had been reduced to just this satisfaction and happiness.

Life, perhaps, is just like these simple three meals a day—ordinary yet full of happiness.

It was sunset, and the soft afterglow cast long, clear shadows of the three figures on the ground.

They chatted and laughed, sharing their funny stories and feelings;

They leisurely enjoyed this rare moment of tranquility, making the scene exceptionally warm and touching.

However, as the sun gradually set, their shadows grew longer and longer. Due to the changing angle of the light, the movements of these elongated shadows appeared exaggerated and comical, as if they were performing a unique comedic act.

This precious time belonged only to the three of them, but no one knew how long this peace could last...