I might have been playing a fake cultivation game.

Zhou Yunshen said somewhat helplessly, "It doesn't matter if you don't know. Just know that I am stronger than Captain Chen now."

Da Shan nodded upon hearing this, still somewhat shaken, and said, "You were really scary just now. I've seen Captain Chen in action before, and he was terrifying when he did, but not as scary as you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunshen smiled and said, "Because he is only at the late stage of the Acquired Realm, while I am at the Perfect Stage of the Acquired Realm, so my realm is higher than his."

Zhou Xiaoya's face was also a little pale. She pursed her lips and looked at her brother, suddenly feeling that her brother had become a little unfamiliar.

Da Shan stared at Zhou Yun Shen, hesitatingly asking, "Er Zhu, how did you suddenly become so powerful? Have you been possessed by some unclean spirit?"

Zhou Yun Shen glared at him and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? You're the one who's possessed!"

Da Shan shrank back and didn't dare to say a word.

But there was a hint of horror in his eyes as he looked at Zhou Yunshen.

Erzhu became a martial artist in just a few days, which was unbelievable, but he could barely accept it.

Perhaps Erzhu is the legendary martial arts prodigy who appears only once in a century?

As a result, Erzhu not only became a martial artist, but his strength even surpassed that of Captain Chen.

This can't be described as genius anymore, this is monster...

Zhou Yunshen glanced at the mountain, then at Zhou Xiaoya, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The way these two are looking at me is a bit strange...

In a normal game, wouldn't it be normal for players to progress quickly in their cultivation? The NPCs in the game wouldn't find anything wrong with this.

No, the NPCs in the game are just a string of data. They only operate according to the pre-set program and don't even have thoughts like "fairness" or "reasonableness".

But this place is different; this is a real game world.

The NPCs in this world—no, they should be called the natives—are all flesh and blood, with their own joys and sorrows. When they encounter something illogical, they will be surprised and doubtful, and then use their own understanding to explain this illogical thing.

For example, being possessed by something unclean...

"Because my strength has improved too quickly, the people around me have become suspicious. What about the other players? Will they encounter the same thing? And how did they solve it?" Zhou Yun thought to himself.

After becoming a martial artist, his mind worked much faster than before.

He didn't know how other players would handle this situation.

All he knew was that he had to give the two people in front of him a reasonable explanation.

Zhou Yunshen did not feel flustered at all, because explaining this kind of thing was not difficult for him.

After all, he had read quite a few fantasy novels and was very experienced, so it would be too easy for him to make up an excuse to get away with it.

Then Zhou Yun Shen sighed softly and said, "To tell you the truth, I'm also quite puzzled as to why my martial arts training has progressed so quickly. I guess... it might be related to my trip into the mountains to collect herbs a few days ago. At that time, I saw a bright red fruit in the mountains. This fruit was as big as a fist, and it could even glow. It emitted an irresistible fragrance. I couldn't resist and ate it directly. After eating it, I don't remember anything else."

"So that's why you fainted on the mountain that time." A look of sudden realization appeared on Da Shan's face.

Zhou Xiaoya whispered, "That fruit, could it be the legendary celestial fruit?"

"It must be a celestial fruit! Only a celestial fruit could have such miraculous effects!" Da Shan exclaimed excitedly. "I once heard an old man in the village tell a story about a woodcutter who went into the mountains to chop wood and encountered a luminous fruit. After eating it, he immediately became incredibly strong, able to tear tigers and leopards apart. He later became a general and lived for several hundred years. The celestial fruit, the one Er Zhu ate, is definitely a celestial fruit!"

After saying this, he beat his feet and pounded his chest, exclaiming, "Oh! Why didn't I go that way back then? My precious fruit!"

Zhou Xiaoya looked at her brother and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In her opinion, as long as her brother wasn't entangled with those dirty things, everything would be fine.

Zhou Yunshen smiled slightly as he observed their reactions.

See, the problem is solved now?

He began, "Alright, remember to keep the matter of the immortal fruit a secret. Now let's get down to business. Dashan, do you know the way to Xiyun County?"

After calming down, Dashan sat back down on the stool, shook his head, and said, "I'm like you, I've never been to the county town before, and I don't know how to get here."

Before Zhou Yunshen could speak, Dashan added, "But my father should know how to take this road."

As he spoke, he added, "My father went to the county town a few times with the former team leader when he was young, so he should still remember this road."

Hearing this, Zhou Yunshen was overjoyed and said, "That's great. Dashan, when you get back, remember to ask Uncle Liu if he still remembers the way. Ask him to be my guide, and I can take him back when we get to the county town."

Da Shan's real name is Liu Shan.

Zhou Yunshen didn't know Dashan's father's name, but calling him Uncle Liu was definitely not a problem.

Da Shan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go back and ask for you right away."

He then stood up abruptly.

Zhou Yunshen quickly said, "Don't rush, eat the meat first, and then go back."

After finishing the meat in his bowl, Dashan wiped his mouth with his hand and left excitedly.

It's clear that deep down, he still longs to venture into the county town.

After Da Shan left, Zhou Xiaoya asked, "Big brother, when are you coming back from the county town this time?"

"I don't know, maybe I'll stay away from here and won't come back," Zhou Yunshen said casually.

Zhou Xiaoya looked somewhat saddened upon hearing this.

Zhou Yunshen saw through her thoughts and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll take you with me when I go to the county town this time. After all, the injury on your leg can only be healed outside; it's impossible to heal it here."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiaoya's face immediately lit up with joy, and she said, "Really? Second Brother, you really want to take me? But my leg is lame, won't I be a burden to you?"

Zhou Yunshen smiled and said, "No, I'll carry you on my back. I'm a martial artist, so carrying you will be easy for me."

As he spoke, he reached out and ruffled Zhou Xiaoya's hair, saying, "Don't overthink it. Pack your things at home, and we'll head to Xiyun County tomorrow."

"Mmm." Zhou Xiaoya nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with anticipation and longing for the future, but also with a touch of trepidation.