Yanfu: Starting with the Six-Eared Macaque

About half an hour later, the two arrived at Chongwen Gate.

Just as Chen Xing had predicted, although there were soldiers guarding the city gate with long spears and pedestrians had to be checked, the security here was much more relaxed than at other city gates. The soldiers simply glanced at the pedestrians and asked a few questions before letting them pass.

The two calmly accepted the soldiers' questioning, following their pre-arranged story, and handled the situation flawlessly.

Seeing that the two men were neatly dressed, had a natural and peaceful demeanor, and had no bloodstains or suspicious items on them, the soldiers did not make things difficult for them and waved for them to pass.

After passing through the deep city gate, the two finally stepped out of Beijing.

As the majestic city walls behind me gradually receded into the distance, the outlines of the bricks and stones became increasingly blurred. The crisis of being hunted down that had been weighing on my heart was finally relieved for the time being, and even my breathing became easier.

Mo Chou seemed to have sensed long ago that the two would eventually part ways, and remained silent after leaving the city.

Her steps were exceptionally slow, each one filled with reluctance. Her eyes still held the lingering sorrow of her brother's passing, and even her normally straight shoulders slumped slightly, revealing a hint of loneliness.

The two walked in silence, with only the soft rustling of the wind through the roadside grass and trees. Before they knew it, they had arrived at the mountain god temple that had long since been burned down.

The broken walls and ruins stood forlornly in place, the walls charred black, the beams and pillars burned to half their original state, and the ground was littered with withered firewood, broken bricks and stones, and some unburnt ashes, a scene of desolation after the calamity.

"Where do you plan to go in the future?" Chen Xing asked first, breaking the silence in a soft voice.

"Let's go back to Shandong." Mo Chou looked down at the scorched earth beneath her feet, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the hem of her clothes. Her voice was filled with unbearable sorrow. "I want to go back to see my parents and build a cenotaph for my brother so that he can finally have a final resting place."

After speaking, she slowly raised her eyes to look at Chen Xing, a faint expectation in them, and softly asked, "And what about you?"

"I don't know yet. I'll just wander around and see what's around me," Chen Xing replied casually, his tone carrying a hint of wanderlust. He wasn't originally from this world, and his future was uncertain.

"Then can you?"

"cannot."

"Alright." A clear hint of disappointment flashed in Mo Chou's eyes. She sighed softly, lowered her head again, stared at the rubble on the ground, and said nothing more.

Another long silence followed, broken only by the sound of the wind blowing through the ruins of the temple, making the surroundings seem exceptionally desolate, and even the air felt heavy and frozen.

"Then I'll be going now." Chen Xing broke the silence again, his tone calm and even, but he couldn't hide a hint of melancholy.

"Mmm." Mo Chou responded softly, her voice so faint it was almost carried away by the wind. She looked up at Chen Xing, her eyes filled with reluctance and unspoken words, which ultimately turned into a silent gaze.

Chen Xing turned around, raised his hand and waved to her, just like when they first met in the alley.

His figure moved steadily, step by step towards the dense forest ahead, gradually disappearing into the thick trees. As the branches and leaves swayed, the figure finally vanished completely, leaving only the desolate ruins of the temple and Mo Chou standing there.

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Inside a cave deep in the mountains, the light was dim and a thin layer of dampness clung to the rock walls.

Chen Xing sat cross-legged on the flat stone ground and slowly took out the white jade monkey offering longevity ornament from his bosom. The jade was lustrous and delicate, and the carving was exquisite, with the monkey and peach depicted in lifelike detail.

Such an exquisite item must be very valuable; it's such a pity.

Chen Xing sighed inwardly, took one last deep look at the ornament in his hand, remembered Yan Fu's advice, and without further hesitation, suddenly raised his arm and smashed the white jade ornament hard onto the ground.

"Snapped!"

The white jade ornament crashed heavily onto the hard stone ground, instantly shattering into countless jade fragments, scattering fine jade dust everywhere.

"roar!"

As the ornament shattered, Chen Xing faintly heard a roar, both inaudible and inaudible, carrying a mix of anger and relief, echoing through the cave. A sliver of pale golden light slowly seeped from the shattered jade fragments, lingering in the air for a couple of circles before gradually coalescing into a soft halo.

"You have awakened the remnant soul of the Six-Eared Macaque!"

"You have fulfilled all the requirements of this Jambudvipa event."

"You will be settled and returned in ten minutes."

"Attention, Master! The power of the Six-Eared Macaque is about to dissipate due to the lack of a vessel. Since you currently do not possess any items capable of containing its remnant soul, please absorb it as soon as possible!"

"Absorb immediately!"

Without time to think it over, Chen Xing immediately gave the order in a deep voice.

"You will begin absorbing the power of Jambudvipa - the Six-Eared Macaque."

You will randomly draw one item imbued with the power of the Six-Eared Macaque (including but not limited to consumables, skill scrolls, exotic items, and legacies)

"Given that this is the first time the Yamafu event has been initiated, this reward will be forcibly recognized as an inheritance, and this inheritance is non-tradable."

The pale golden light suddenly accelerated, shooting straight towards Chen Xing's brow like an arrow, instantly merging into his body and disappearing without a trace.

After a long while, once the strange movements within his body subsided, several wisps of smoke slowly appeared before his eyes.

[Inheritance: The Spirit of the Six-Eared Macaque - Six Ears]

Six-Eared Macaque's recovery rate: 9/100 (Inheritance and walking are closely related; improving the recovery rate will enhance walking lifespan and physical fitness. Full recovery doubles the lifespan of the inherited species.)

The holder gains a permanent, fixed status: [Six Ears]

[Six Ears]: Permanent solidification state, enhances the holder's six senses by 90%, and increases auditory sense by an additional 90% when in a state of stillness and concentration.

【Insight】: By actively activating it, you will perceive more details that ordinary people cannot perceive, quickly sort out complex clues, see through illusions, and get straight to the source.

Chen Xing blinked gently, feeling a sudden and dramatic change in his senses. Even the dim light and shadows inside the cave and the subtle patterns on the rock walls became exceptionally clear.

With a slight twitch of the ears, the chirping of insects in the distant mountains and the soft rustling of leaves in the wind were clearly heard, every detail distinct.

With a thought, Chen Xing took out a silver coin, channeled his energy into his fingertips, and the silver coin flew rapidly between his five fingers, moving nimbly and freely.

He slowly straightened his palm, back of his hand facing up and palm facing down, and with a light twist of his five fingers, the silver coin spun 360 degrees around his fingertips. Even when he flipped his palm up, the silver coin remained firmly attached to his fingertips without falling off at all.

To outsiders, this technique was already incredibly skillful, but Chen Xing knew that it was far from its limit.

The silver coin in his right hand twirled several times, then he flicked it upwards. The coin flew into the air, and Chen Xing caught it with his left hand. With a slight movement of his fingers, the coin immediately began to swirl around his left hand.

He frowned slightly, brought his right hand to his left, and intertwined his fingertips, causing the silver coins to flutter and move freely between his ten fingers, like fluttering butterflies, light and agile, without any sluggishness.

Chen Xing raised his hand and firmly grasped the silver coin. He already understood how astonishing the enhancement brought about by the strengthening of his six senses was. This skill of twirling silver coins was something he had only heard about in the legends of the martial arts world told by his master, but now he could do it effortlessly.

This is the power of Jambudvipa.

Chen Xing was thrilled. For the first time, he truly felt the extraordinary power brought by the inheritance. His meridians were smooth, and his limbs and bones were filled with unprecedented clarity and power.

Remembering that stillness and focus could trigger an additional enhancement of auditory perception, Chen Xing held his breath, calmed his mind, and gently twitched his ears, listening intently to all the sounds around him. His perception increased once again, and he could hear every subtle movement in the world.

Just then, Yanfu's notification sounded again:

"You have completed this Jambudvipa event. Total Jambudvipa events completed: 2"

"Your performance in completing this Jambudvipa event is rated as: Excellent (Ratings are divided into six levels: Excellent, Superior, Inferior, Superior, Neutral, and Inferior)."

"Settlement begins!"