Chapter 96: The sea is broad for fish to leap; the sky is high for birds to fly"Old Ox."
"Moo?"
"Did we forget something big?"
"Moo moo?"
"The grudge with the Cliff Eagleshow can we not settle it? Let's steal the egg and hit the road!"
"Moo~~!"
The big black ox suddenly got excited, shaking the ground, and causing maple leaves to scatter everywhere.
With a thunderous rise, the man and the ox revealed a cold smirk, simultaneously looking in one direction, scouting first before acting, adhering to the industry's rules.
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Two months later, on a certain cliff, two dark figures emitted excited screams as they ran wildly while clutching a large egg.
In the sky above, two Qing Cliff Eagles were in a panic, emitting piercing screeches that pierced the soul.
The elders in the Beast Spirit Hall were anxious. What was happening with the Qing Cliff Eagles? They quickly dispatched someone to investigate.
In a mountain cave, Chen Xun and the big black ox laughed heartily, knowing that whether it was the same one or not, stealing the egg was done!
"Old Ox, see that? I told you earlier, could it possibly outlive you?!"
Chen Xun laughed heartily, looking at the white egg on the ground. "It's the one, alright. I could tell from the smell."
"Moo moo~~" The big black ox patted Chen Xun, its face filled with satisfaction, proud to be the big brother.
"Let's go, let's go, have we packed everything properly?"
"Moo~"
The big black ox nodded solemnly, having checked countless times that nothing was left behind.
Chen Xun and the big black ox glanced around and at the sky surreptitiously before gradually disappearing amidst these towering mountains.
Three days later, the egg inexplicably returned to its original location. The Qing Cliff Eagles, upon seeing it, trembled with anger, feeling insulted by such a blatant disregard!
This incident became a laughing matter among the disciples of the Beast Spirit Hall. Did they encounter ghosts? It seemed so.
On the way down the mountain, the big black ox was laden with pots, pans, and bowls again. These were now their old companions, but there were more storage bags this time, and a small wooden barrel of health-preserving tea hung from its head.
I still liked having these things around, listening to the tinkling sound, and feeling content all over. Chen Xun felt the same.
He changed into coarse linen clothes, handed over his clothes and the sect token at the main hall of the sect, but still carried the three mountain-opening axes.
They walked down the mountain like old peasants, step by step, towards the foot of the mountain. The disciples flying in the sky were still as vibrant as ever.
As if in a different world, Chen Xun and the big black ox looked relaxed as they observed their surroundings.
They arrived at the mountain gate, an ancient giant rock towering over them, taller than the trees, inscribed with some characters whose origin was unknown.
Like a symbol of time and like an inheritance, each stroke was vigorous and full of vitality.
Five Elements, Sect!
Chen Xun bowed respectfully, and the big black ox lowered its head, its eyes filled with solemnity.
They were leaving again. The road to longevity was always drifting, but it was full of unknowns and excitement.
Today's sun was scorching, a good day for setting off on a journey.
Chen Xun and the big black ox glanced beyond the huge rock, looking at the mountain path ahead. Damn it, we didn't say it. Why didn't you come...
"Let's go, old ox. I didn't inform these juniors back then. It's normal for them not to come."
Chen Xun flashed a moment of embarrassment, leading the big black ox slowly out of the mountain range. Once they left the array, they no longer belonged to the Five Elements Sect.
"Moo." The big black ox nodded. Indeed, Chen Xun didn't inform them.
Outside the array, under the vast sky, stood three figures who seemed to have been waiting there for a long time.
"Chen Junior Brother, Black Ox."
"Chen Junior Brother, Black Ox."
"Chen Junior Brother, Ox Junior Brother."
The three were none other than Shi Jing, Liu Yuan, and Ji Kun; their mouths curled in a smile. Everyone knows about Chen Xun's departure these days.
"Hey, look at this." Chen Xun laughed heartily, looking at the big black ox. "Old Ox, it was you who said it, right?"
"Moo? Moo moo moo?!" The big black ox was shocked, angrily biting Chen Xun's clothes. When did it say that?
"Chen Junior Brother, Black Ox, where are you planning to go?"
Shi Jing spoke, his eyes still carrying some melancholy, but he had come out of it a lot. "I have some connections in various places."
"Senior Brother Shi, you're too polite. I plan to go back to the countryside to marry a wife and farm."
Chen Xun said it with a bow, his eyes filled with sincerity. "Senior Brother Shi, don't be discouraged. At least you still have Senior Sister Liu by your side, which is much better than me and the old ox."
Shi Jing's eyes were full of vicissitudes, and he glanced at Liu Yuan inadvertently, nodding gently.
"Junior Brother Chen, Black Ox, take care on your journey."