The Geared Immortal

Chapter 1061

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It was already nighttime when Xin Ja stopped traveling and decided to create a bonfire. He could actually continue traveling, but the young woman he is traveling with is already tired and almost out of energy.

And so he decided to create a camping spot near a large tree.

He would not have agreed for her to travel with him if not for her pleading.

She tried to beg for him to take her to Ogden Southern Gate village as that is where he was going. Although feeling a bit annoyed and conflicted, Xin Ja still agrees to help the young woman.

And so they journeyed through the forest not taking the main road because, Xin Ja knew that once the bandits discovered that the carriage is actually empty and they were tricked, then trouble would surely follow them.

And the main road is the bad place to be when that happens.

Xin Ja has already traveled this path before twice last year, and this is his 3rd time traveling through the same path.

This path may be a bit dangerous, but this would be the quickest way to the Gate village.

Since both are introverted, they did not talk too much while traveling. And both just kept their thoughts to themselves. However, the first one to break the silence is Yao Xue.

"Umm… You… you came from Ogden town, right? By the way… I am Yao Xue… I think I never thanked you for saving me. So… thank you very much." She said.

Xin Ja just nodded his head.

"I… I can't believe that the family of my fiancée will do this to me…" she said in a sad tone.

"Hmm… Then why would you still want to go there?" Xin Ja suddenly asked.

"I… I have no choice. I can't return home either. My only choice is to proceed with the marriage… This is… this is my fate." She said in a sad tone.

Xin Ja did not say anything and just walked slowly with the young woman. In fact, their pace is so slow that it made him feel a bit bored. But for some reason, he is a bit patient today.

While walking, Yao Xue began talking about her own childhood, her mother, and the things she wanted to do with her life. She then became a bit gloomy upon remembering her tragic fate. Xin Ja did not say anything all throughout and just listened to her.

What could he tell her? He is just an introverted boy who did not know about anything except learning and cultivating.

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After preparing dinner, Xin Ja gave Yao Xue a portion of the food and the two ate quietly.

It was after dinner that Yao Xue began talking once again. This time, she began asking Xin Ja about runes and the things she read about the book. It sparked his interest a bit, so he also began sharing with her his experiences.

"You are young and yet you are very proficient in using runes… I… I wanted to learn can you teach me?" Yao Xue asked with her eyes closed.

From her tone, Xin Ja could tell that she is forcing herself to say those words. It's like she is trying her best to make sure that she would grab the opportunity to learn no matter what even though she is very shy to ask.

Xin Ja could not help but smile a bit. His expression suddenly changed as he could not help but chuckle a bit.

Upon hearing the slight chuckling, Yao Xue slowly opens one of her eyes and peeks are the masked youth.

"You… are you mocking?" she said with a pout.

Xin Ja was a bit taken aback. He could not deny that the young woman is the most beautiful woman he has seen in his young life. And now that she is making a face it seems to make his heart skip a beat.

"Ahem…" he cleared his through to hide his awkwardness.

"Hmm…. Alright, in our travels, I will try my best to teach you what I can…" he said with a smile.

That night, the two talked as Xin Ja began to instruct her about arrays.

He discovered that the young woman already has her basics. However, she lacks practice. Hence he began teaching her proper rune strokes and hand movements.

It was already late at night when the two slept.

The next day, the two continue traveling.

Xin Ja would show her actual application of the runes, and how it would affect when combined with the environment.

Of course, Xin Ja did not hesitate to harvest some medicinal herbs on the way.

It was already noon when the two reached a river.

At this time, Yao Xue is standing by the river bank and picking out some rocks. She is holding a circular object that Xin Ja just crafted to pick the right stones on the river bank.

After she found ten stones with strong Ki inside them, Xin Ja decided to teach Yao Xue actual rune etching.

Although there are no creatures that could be seen on the riverbank, Xin Ja knew that this place is still a very dangerous place.

"We should go up a tree…" Xin Ja said while pointing at the thick branch.

"Um… How?" Yao Xue asked feeling a bit flustered.

How could she climb a tree when she is this weak?

But before she knew it, Xin Ja did not hesitate to suddenly carry her up the tree.

It was already too late for Xin Ja to realize what he had done. He could not help but feel a bit flustered upon taking a whiff of Yao Xue's feminine scent which smells like a sweet-scented flower. This made Xin Ja's heart beat faster as his face began to turn red.

The two separate with their faces turning beat red.

To cover the awkward atmosphere Xin Ja quickly got seated cross-legged on the thick branch. Upon noticing this, Yao Xue followed.

"Ahem… Now we are going to practice actual rune etching in these stones… As you know these stones have a good amount of Ki, so it is a good practice material…" Xin Ja explained.

Yao Xue nodded and began listening on how to use the engraving tool that Xin Ja gave her.

The engraving tool that Xin Ja gave her is made of hard stone that Xin Ja crafted combined with iron. It is a good tool for beginners.

Xin Ja discovers that the young woman before him is actually talented in crafting runes. In just one day, she is already able to grasp the stroke pattern and the arm movements. He could not help but admire the young woman in his heart. But then he began shaking his head as he remembers that the woman already has a fiancée.

Taking a deep breath, Xin Ja focuses on teaching Yao Xue.

On the fifth stone, Yao Xue is already able to etch the right rune pattern.

Well, unlike Xin Ja, Yao Xue is already a 1st level Ki fighter. So her learning process is easier than him. He just could not help but feel a hint of envy in his heart upon realizing this.

But he dared not show it as he wanted his dignity as the one teaching Yao Xue.

Suddenly, Yao Xue asked…

"Teacher… Umm… Why can't I see Ki from your body? I guess you have very high cultivation, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xin Ja could not help but blink. He did not answer and just showed a faint smile on his face under the mask.

Sensing the nonchalance from Xin Ja, Yao Xue did not ask anymore as if she already understood the answer.

She continues etching on the stones and soon was able to create 4 fire runes.

"This is good… I guess you are ready to learn more…" Xin Ja said with a nod of his head.

But then suddenly, the ground began shaking. When Xin Ja looks to the side, he suddenly noticed the river seem to be churning as one large wave after another came crashing to the shore.

"Something is happening…" Xin Ja said as his expression turned serious.

Suddenly, he feels a soft body clinging to his arm which made him almost feel his nose starting to bleed. The sensation almost made his concentration go astray as he wanted to delve further into such a wonderful feeling.

In the part of Yao Xue, it was a sudden reflex as she immediately fears that something might happen. She did not want to be alone, so she quickly stood up and grabs Xin Ja's arm.

But two did not maintain the awkward feeling as they soon realized what is truly happening in the river.

As the waves continue to crash back and forth in the riverbank, it has caused a few trees to fall to the ground and be swept away by the raging waves.

Luckily for them, the tree that they are staying on is sturdy and strong.

With widened eyes, the two then saw a large beast's mouth appearing in the middle of the river. The large beast's mouth seems to be from a beast that looks like a lion.

Then Xin Ja noticed that the beast is actually not an actual beast but a stone sculpture that is almost life-like.