Mythology Returns! Starting with Folklore and Strange Tales

"Aww!"

The same roar, but with a different flavor.

If the damage from firearms can be withstood by the powerful physical body and the energy/abilities of the demon itself, then the damage from the True Yang Arrow is not so easily fooled!

This is a treasure that a virgin boy has accumulated over a day and a night.

The moment it touched the monkey, it corroded a pit on its face, and its thick fur caught fire even without a flame. Most of its body emitted a foul, acrid smell from the flames.

Its body's instinctive reaction caused it to unconsciously pat the burning flames.

This subconscious action, however, allowed Zhang Wei to close the distance between them.

The next instant, he revealed a sinister smile, and the pig-slaughtering knife in his hand pierced through the old cat monkey's crotch from below, straight upwards, disemboweling him.

The filthy blade, already soaked in the blood of livestock, emitted an eerie red glow under the dark moonlight. Wherever it passed, flesh and blood were torn apart, and the blood splattering on the blade made a sizzling sound.

"Bang!"

Zhang Wei was kicked away by the crazed old cat monkey, flying several meters before crashing into a small tree.

The intense pain made him suspect that his sternum and back bones had cracked, but even though his legs were weak from the pain, Zhang Wei gritted his teeth and got up.

When he was a child, he heard his elders say that wild animals in the mountains are very vengeful. Someone from the same village had a wolf, snake, or wild boar that he hadn't killed, and was later pounced on and eaten by someone when he was alone.

If wild beasts hold grudges so easily, Zhang Wei didn't think that the old cat-monkey, being an intelligent monster, would stop after he had beaten it to the brink of death.

If you don't kill the snake, you'll suffer the consequences!

Even if it were a broken bone, Zhang Wei would still crawl over there to see the old cat monkey completely dead before he could feel at ease!

Under the pitch-black moonlight, a chase ensued.

Already suffering from severe injuries, the old cat-monkey was further disemboweled, its blood dripping all over the ground from its open intestines. After climbing halfway up the mountain, it finally collapsed, unable to bear the strain any longer.

Normally, although its injuries are severe, they are not immediately fatal. It can recover slowly over three to five years by going back to its den, eating some stored food, and recuperating.

But alas, just as it climbed to a spot not far from the cave, and was about to have a hot meal and begin its rest, it was all in vain.

Barefoot, Zhang Wei caught up with his prey.

"Coo coo coo...coo coo...coo coo coo"

"What are you mumbling about? If you can't speak human language, then shut up!"

As he spoke, he fired two shots, severing Old Cat Monkey's arms. Standing high above him, Zhang Wei carefully sprinkled a handful of cinnabar, and the flames that had been reduced to mere scattered embers reignited.

Silently, Zhang Wei reloaded the empty shotgun.

half an hour.

Seeing the old cat-monkey, severely burned by the second wave of fire, barely clinging to life, Zhang Wei couldn't help but marvel at its vigorous vitality.

Is this on the same level as that silly wolf spirit?

Even a complete novice could probably beat this thing even if they risked three lives.

Eight shotgun shells, one True Yang Arrow, a pinch of cinnabar and a butcher's knife—and he still had a breath left... Looking at the pleading look in those dim eyes, Zhang Wei silently untied the water pipe's binding straps.

"Splash splash splash..."

After a thorough and satisfying flood... the old cat monkey's already charred head dissolved into an indescribable lump of filth in the yellow soup.

Although it was a monster that ate children, it did not show any special characteristics in the face of pure yang water.

Looking at the light screen that reappeared before my eyes, I was finally able to relax after being on tenterhooks the whole way.

[The Master's Gaze: Hunting down the Old Cat Monkey, Reward: Golden Cup and Silver Plate]

The golden cup gathers yang energy, the silver dish retains yin energy; by day it gathers yang energy, by night it absorbs the moon's radiance; the harmony of sun and moon can strengthen the body and enlighten the spirit, fortifying the foundation of life.

As we all know, the fewer the words, the bigger the matter.

Compared to the detailed introduction of the [True Yang Arrow], the functions of the [Golden Cup and Silver Plate] are somewhat mysterious.

But Zhang Wei had at least sixteen years of education. Although he didn't major in classical Chinese literature in college, this kind of simple text didn't require a very deep foundation.

Sun Essence and Moon Essence?

Strengthening the body and enlightening the mind?

In legends and stories, anyone who engages in cultivation and growth inevitably touches upon the two key elements of body and soul; life cultivation is the foundation of everything. These [Golden Cup and Silver Plate] are clearly for laying the foundation, not to mention the essence of the sun and moon they provide, which is even more precious than in tales of immortals.

nice one!

Although he is currently in the newbie stage and urgently needs the [True Yang Arrow] ability, which can be converted into immediate combat power, what he really needs is something that he should accumulate as early as possible!

Besides, he didn't have a choice, did he?

Compared to the rewards that travelers normally receive from the statues and settlements, Zhang Wei has essentially gotten them ahead of time, so why should he be picky?

After using his butcher's knife to pick out a clean piece of flesh from the old cat-monkey and pack it up, Zhang Wei avoided the yellow soup on the ground and chose a spot near a tree to sit down and rest.

Although the old cat monkey's cave was not far ahead, a treasure trove that was bound to exist in the story, and there might be some good things waiting for him inside, Zhang Wei still suppressed his excitement and waited silently.

Good things come to those who wait. The adults can explore the mountain during the day; the things are there anyway, and they won't grow legs to run away!

So Zhang Wei took out the newly acquired silver plate and waited in the dim moonlight.

"Achoo!"

The chilly mountain air in the early morning made Zhang Wei sneeze. The heart-pounding night and the long journey had taken a toll on his energy, so much so that he couldn't help but drift off to sleep in the middle of the night.

I didn't sleep well that night.

The slightest sound or movement would startle him awake, and he would drift in and out of sleep until dawn.

Although I still feel very uncomfortable, it's much better than not being able to sleep all night.

As Zhang Wei walked around behind the tree and opened the floodgates to release the floodwater, he heard faint shouts as he habitually shook the tree.

"Dog Egg!"

"Dog Egg!"

"Where are you, Gou Dan!"

The commotion gradually approached from a distance, and seven or eight figures suddenly emerged from the woods. When Zhang Wei saw the man and woman leading the group, a look of confusion appeared on his face.

"My dog!"

The moment the woman standing in front of Zhang Wei saw him behind the tree, she rushed towards him with a look of anxiety on her face, her outstretched arms making a gesture of embracing him. The man, who was a step behind, did not run, but the relaxed look on his face proved that his heart was not as calm as it appeared.