Towards The Mountain

After defeating the two bandits. They bowed down and begged Nan Chen for mercy.

"Please let us go ... We do not mean to hurt you sir" said the thin bandit

"Yes sir please let us go" said the big bandit while crying

"What can you give me if I let you go?" said Nan Chen

"This is this ... I have a pocket filled with gold, silver and several bronze pieces" said the skinny bandit as he picked up a pocket behind his pants.

"Okay, I accept this bag ... If you guys act up again ... Not only battered like now but I will break your limbs !!" said Nan Chen in a harsh tone

"Al ... ok sir," said the skinny bandit

"Yes, you go there!" said Nan Chen

Nan Chen looked inside the bag. And it was true that it contained 5 gold coins, 12 silver coins and 20 bronze coins.

"I can use this money to buy clothes and food," said Nan Chen

Nan Chen walked towards the clothing shop and started choosing clothes that would suit him

"Hey kid, hurry up ... I don't want to waste my time serving people who can't afford to pay" said the clothing shop owner's uncle

"I chose this dress uncle ... How much is it?" said Nan Chen while ignoring the words that the uncle had previously said

"Hey it costs 10 bronze ... do you have that much money?" said the uncle of the shop owner

"This is uncle the money," said Nan Chen while handing over 10 bronze coins

"Hey money where are you poor boy !!" said the uncle in a loud tone

"I only save money from my work, uncle," said Nan Chen, who lied to avoid a fuss

"Huh, whatever ... I don't care where your money comes from ... But if you dare to steal around here, don't expect you to live!" said the uncle of the shop owner

"Fine uncle ... thank you for the clothes" said Nan Chen

Nan Chen walked away from the shop. He looked for lakes around the countryside.

"After I take a shower, I will immediately start my journey to the city center," muttered Nan Chen

Nan Chen found such a clear lake not far from the countryside. He immediately threw himself into the lake. After he finished taking a shower and changed his clothes. He immediately walked to the countryside to prepare supplies and find out directions to the city center.

Nan Chen arrived at the bakery in the corner of the village. And ordered some bread and also a drink for his lunch while on the road. Not to forget he also asked for the way to the city

"I want to ask the way to the city center," said Nan Chen

"When you get out of the village ... You just have to walk to the south and you will find the mountain ... Then the city center is right behind the mountain" said the baker's aunt.

"Thank you for giving me instructions, Bi" said Nan Chen as he lowered his head

"Same, son," said the aunt who sold the bread

"Then I'll go first, Bi" said Nan Chen, waving his hand

"Hey kid, wait ... Be careful on that mountain because there are lots of beasts," said the shop seller's aunt

* A beast is an animal with intelligence and also has qi cultivation

"I'll remember the warning from aunt," said Nan Chen

Nan Chen walked towards the south as told by the baker Auntie.

It was getting darker and also the cold was getting more and more piercing to the bone.

Nan Chen used the 'wind propulsion' technique to run fast. This technique is not perfect yet but it is perfect for speeding up the trip.

Nan Chen finally arrived at the mountainside. However, because it was already very dark. Nan Chen decided to look for a cave and rest until morning came.

Nan Chen saw a cave and went straight into it. However there was an old man who was meditating on a jade.

Nan Chen decided to go out and find a new cave. But his steps were stopped by the old man.

"It's okay to rest here," said the old man with his eyes still closed

"Why can you know me without looking at me?" said Nan Chen

"I know because of your Qi" said the old man

"What's with my Qi?" said Nan Chen

"You are still young but your Qi is already above other young people," said the old man

"How can you measure Qi?" said Nan Chen questioningly

The old man opened his eyes and paused from his meditation. He immediately stood up and walked over to Nan Chen

"How old are you son?" said the old man while holding Nan Chen's head

"5 years grandpa" said Nan Chen

"It's too young to train Qi" said the old man

"Where did you learn Qi?" said the old grandpa

"Ehmmm…." Nan Chen's voice was trying to hide the fact that the strength and qi he had was god and demon gift

"It's okay if you don't want to tell me ... but what I know is that person is very strong," said the old man

"How do you know that person is so strong?" said Nan Chen

"The Qi in your body exploded as if ready to destroy anything even with the lowest technique," said the old man

"Who are you, grandpa?" said Nan Chen

"I am an old cultivator," said the old man

"Wasn't the cultivation world discovered only 10 years ago when demons and gods taught their powers to humans?" said Nan Chen

"It's just general knowledge, son," said the old man

"Then what really happened before gods and demons taught cultivation methods to humans," said Nan Chen

"From ancient times humans also often fought wars ... But their strength was limited to using equipment such as swords and arrows ... Until there was a kingdom that discovered cultivation methods and made use of natural forces" said the old man

"Then why don't cultivators fight gods and demons?" Said Nan Chen

"The strength of the gods and demons is far above the level of human cultivators," said the old man

"Does that mean human cultivators are weak?" said Nan Chen

"No! There used to be a first level heaven cultivator and the only human cultivator to have broken through to the heaven level," said Nan Chen.

"Then what did he do when he broke through to the first heavenly level cultivation?" said Nan Chen

"He fought hundreds of demon warriors and defeated a demon commander," said the old man

"Then what happened next grandpa?" said Nan Chen

"What happened next was ....