Chapter 16: Finally Reaching the Mortal-Level Legendary Status, Preparations Before Running Away
Originally, Tie Dan was only a little short of upgrading to the upper-grade mortal level. Now, after consuming this top-grade mortal-level grass root, he immediately upgraded.
His body visibly grew a full size larger, becoming much bigger than an adult water buffalo in the village.
At first glance, he looked like a giant water buffalo standing there.
"Hey bro, how does it feel?" Xu Ning couldn't help but ask.
Tie Dan said, "I feel incredibly strong right now!"
Xu Ning suddenly remembered something and bent down to look. "Has that thing gotten bigger?"
Tie Dan quickly covered his genitals with his hooves. "None of your business! Is this something a little kid like you can look at?"
Xu Ning immediately muttered, "Stingy!"
Tie Dan said, "Then let me see yours!"
Xu Ning shook his head. "Forget it, I don't really want to see either. Come on, carry the grass back, and we'll set off!"
Tie Dan quickly followed, preparing to carry the grass.
Suddenly, Xu Ning bent down and looked at Tie Dan's genitals, then froze in shock. "This, this, this..."
Tie Dan immediately covered himself again. "Ahhh! I'm not clean!"
After his initial surprise, Xu Ning didn't say anything more, feeling a little self-conscious, and quickly went to gather the grass.
After finishing, Xu Ning checked around to make sure nothing was left behind before jumping onto Tie Dan's back, letting him carry him home.
Xu Ning had overlooked one thing: the land. Since it could cultivate top-grade mortal-level thatch, its grade was clearly already top-grade mortal-level.
Xu Ning hadn't paid attention to the land, so he hadn't spoken to it and naturally forgot about it.
Even if he knew, he couldn't do anything about it. He couldn't take it with him.
Shortly after Xu Ning left, the seeds hidden in the land suddenly began to sprout and then grew rapidly at a visible speed.
Returning to the thatched hut, he fed it the last batch of thatch, and then Xu Ning felt an unprecedented change in the hut.
Although the exterior of the hut didn't change much, upon closer inspection, one would find that every blade of thatch was extremely delicate, radiating a crystal-clear light.
Not only the thatch, but even the mud walls looked exceptionally refined, giving a refreshing feeling, a sight to behold.
"The thatched hut, what changes have you noticed in terms of its effects?" Xu Ning then asked curiously.
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The thatched hut said, "Its longevity-enhancing function has been strengthened again, and its calming and tranquility-building effects have been greatly improved. If you practice martial arts inside now, the effects should be twice as fast."
"Then there's the legendary exclusive effect, perfectly natural, able to change size at will, and able to move slowly."
Xu Ning roughly understood why it was called legendary. Imagine, a thatched hut that can move—wouldn't it become a legend if someone saw it?
Seeing it during the day would be fine, but if they saw it at night, wouldn't they shout, "I'm done playing! My thatched hut moved!"
Immediately, Xu Ning went to find Zhao Datou. "Quickly pack your things."
Zhao Datou was surprised. "Leaving tonight?"
Xu Ning nodded. "Hurry up, I'm going out for a bit."
After saying that, Xu Ning went straight out the door and into the night.
Tie Dan quickly followed.
The direction the man and the ox were heading was the direction of Lin Laosan's house.
"Old Tie, how confident are we this time?" On the way, Xu Ning couldn't help but ask Tie Dan.
That's right, Xu Ning went there this time to teach Lin Laosan a lesson. If he left so cowardly, Xu Ning was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold back in the future.
The other party was really too arrogant, and even someone like Xu Ning who was determined to swallow his anger couldn't help but feel a little humiliated.
However, Xu Ning's words were clearly beyond Tie Dan's knowledge. After a moment of confusion, Tie Dan said, "Ten percent!"
"Then I'm not going!" Xu Ning turned around and walked back.
Tie Dan then said, "Including me, thirty percent!"
Xu Ning stopped after hearing this and turned to look at Tie Dan with interest. "Dog Bull, you mean I'm only ten percent, and you're twenty percent, right?"
Tie Dan nodded very seriously.
Seeing this, Xu Ning really wanted to give Dog Bull a good tumble.
But looking at the other's figure, Xu Ning decided against it. After all, the other was almost as tall as Xu Ning when standing.
However, Xu Ning gave up the idea of going back and quietly walked towards Lin Laosan's house with Tie Dan.
As they walked, they suddenly heard a noise ahead.
Xu Ning instantly became alert and quickly pulled Tie Dan aside, quietly observing the outside.
Soon after, the two saw Lin Laosan approaching with a butcher's knife, heading towards their house.
Xu Ning and Tie Dan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with boundless anger.
It was clear he intended to kill.
In an instant, Xu Ning changed his mind from merely teaching him a lesson. Since Lin Laosan had such intentions, Xu Ning had no reason to hold back.
The man and the ox exchanged another glance, instantly reaching a consensus.
They didn't rush into action but waited quietly.
When Lin Laosan was a short distance ahead, the man and the ox moved swiftly, leaping forward simultaneously.
Xu Ning delivered a powerful kick to Lin Laosan, the sound of bones breaking echoing instantly.
Immediately afterward, Tie Dan also rushed forward, raising his front legs and stomping heavily on the ground.
After regaining his footing, Tie Dan opened his mouth and bit down on his opponent.
Xu Ning, watching from the side, was somewhat dumbfounded. This dog-ox was still as dog-like as ever.
However, now was not the time to think about such things. Fearing that the opponent would resist, Xu Ning stomped hard on its head.
Crack—
The head instantly shattered into pieces, red and white matter splattering everywhere.
Xu Ning was also somewhat dumbfounded. He seemed to have underestimated his own strength.
In fact, what Xu Ning didn't know was that he had reached the first level of all three martial arts, and his strength was already more than ten times that of an ordinary person. He just had no idea because he had never fought before.
Looking at Lin Laosan's dead body, Xu Ning stroked his chin, wondering if he should burn it to ashes.
However, it seemed that there wasn't much time for that now, and the fire might attract unnecessary attention.
In the end, Xu Ning had to give up the idea.
"Old Tie, let's go, home, pack our things and leave!"
The man and the ox quickly headed home.
On the way, Xu Ning thought a lot. After all, it was his first time killing someone, and his heart was filled with complicated feelings.
For example, next time I should prepare things to dispose of the body and prevent the other party from resurrecting.
Right, I should also kill the entire family, old and young, and dispose of the bodies to prevent any possible resurrection.
Otherwise, who knows if I might have missed one and they'd come looking for revenge.
This time was too hasty. Next time I need to plan better, otherwise it will leave me with unimaginable danger.
Lost in thought, the man and the ox unknowingly returned to the thatched hut.
Zhao Datou had already packed up and was standing in the yard, looking outside with worried eyes.