Hunt
Sunlight streamed through the cracks onto the windowsill, accompanied by the incessant chirping of birds. Gu Youan rolled over, covering her face with the pillow. She was alone in the women's quarters when, with a "whoosh," an arrow suddenly flew in.
Gu Youan suddenly got up. There was a note hanging under the arrow. Gu Youan gently took it down.
The handwriting on the note was strong and vigorous: "Assemble for training at the back mountain."
She looked up at the window and touched the sachet at her waist, which contained the herbs Qingyang had given her the night before.
Her eyes were unfathomable. Could there be danger during the training in the back mountain? But these were just herbs to resist miasma.
"Host, do you suspect Qingyang?"
Gu Youan shook her head. "I just think it's all too coincidental. Haoyue didn't tell us about today's operation last night, so how did Qingyang find out?"
“Host, I can sense that he has no ill intentions towards you. Now that your fates are intertwined, he is just taking precautions.”
"System, how come I didn't know you had such a function? You can even sense other people's malice towards me," Gu Youan said with a light laugh.
"Host, in order to reduce the difficulty of your mission, the research institute has specially upgraded the data. From now on, I will become your first line of defense."
Gu Youan pushed open the window. She didn't believe that others would protect her. Only if she was strong enough could others restrain their malice.
A white dove flew to her window. Gu Youan glanced at the letter on the dove's leg. She frowned, her chubby hand clutching the dove. The letter read: "Found the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum."
She remembered that the school had previously organized students to go to the deep mountains and forests to identify medicinal herbs. She gently put down the letter, thinking that even if she came to the world of the book, she could not escape the fate of being tormented by medicine.
"Host, do not underestimate the enemy. If it were just an ordinary Ganoderma lucidum, why would so many people go looking for it?"
"System, don't tell me you don't know the plot."
The system was silent for a moment, then said, "We haven't entered the main storyline yet. This novel begins with Ye Qingchen becoming the eldest princess's lover."
"So this is a prequel?" Gu Youan had an idea. "If that's the case, it means I can do whatever I want with the current plot."
The system replied righteously, "Host, as long as you don't get involved in the male lead's storyline, you can do whatever you want."
Her main quest is to find the Emperor's Sword. If she obtains the Emperor's Sword without disrupting the storyline, she can return home.
"Xuanji, come out now!" A voice echoed through the valley and reached her ears.
Gu Youan sighed softly, wanting to see what kind of rare treasure the Ganoderma lucidum in the back mountain was.
"Host, you must not underestimate them. These people entered the academy earlier than you, and their abilities are all above yours. Your body can't withstand any more strain. What if you die because you're too weak?"
"You mean let them fight it out, and we can just sit back and reap the benefits?"
"Although there is a lot of miasma in the back mountain, it is also a place rich in spiritual energy. If you can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, you can become a low-level geomancer."
This world is divided into three levels: Earth Master, Celestial Master, and Grandmaster, and nine ranks.
"If my martial arts skills improve too quickly, wouldn't that attract attention?"
"Yes, host."
She straightened her clothes, calmly walked outside, and found no one in the yard. She wondered, "Where is everyone?"
"Host, they have already gone to the back mountain. Now please close your eyes, we are about to teleport."
"The upgraded system is great. You need to talk to the Interstellar Research Institute about getting some treasures so we can turn bad luck into good."
"Host, don't think about those things. You need to focus on your cultivation and grow stronger quickly."
Gu Youan nodded. After eighteen years of hard study in modern times, she would have to start all over again after returning to ancient times. Fortunately, this world values martial arts. If it were a world that values literature, she would have to work herself to the bone. Many scholars and writers have taken the imperial examinations for many years without becoming the top scholar. Could she possibly become the best in the world in such an environment?
A gust of cold wind blew by, and Gu Youan opened her eyes again. They had already arrived at the back of the mountain.
As the fog dissipated, figures could be seen in the school. Gu Youan tilted his head and looked at them. "Since you've come to find Ganoderma lucidum, why are they traveling together?"
“Host, you are from the same sect. Even if we are to select twelve envoys in the future, we have not yet reached the point of fighting among fellow disciples.”
"Alright, you don't need to say anything more, system. We'll just follow behind them."
"I'm afraid not..." Before she could finish speaking, an arrow suddenly shot towards her.
"Not again!" Her pupils dilated as she looked at everything in front of her in horror. Could it be that they were hunting her down as prey?
"Watch out!" With a low growl, Haoyue tightly gripped the incoming arrow.
He shielded Gu Youan behind him, saying, "You guys go hunt somewhere else."
Everyone lowered their heads and remained silent. The atmosphere in the forest was extremely tense. If they accidentally hurt Gu Youan, they would be punished today.
After everyone left, Haoyue grabbed her hand and said, "Xuanji, now that you're here, there's no need to hide in the shadows. No one can get something for nothing."
Haoyue tightened his grip little by little, and Gu Youan tugged at Haoyue's arm, "Senior brother, you're hurting me."
Haoyue looked at her sarcastically, "I don't care who's behind you. Today's task is to find the Ganoderma lucidum. If I find out you've stolen someone else's Ganoderma lucidum, then you're not leaving here."
Gu Youan looked at Haoyue in fear. How could this person be so domineering? She just wanted to slack off!
She smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness, "Senior brother, of course I won't slack off."
"System, I have a feeling Haoyue is acting a bit crazy!"
"Host, Haoyue is the senior disciple of the academy, and he has the responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone."
"I feel like he's a judge."
"Host, you can also think of her as the judge. She is a righteous person in the Emperor's Ship and will become your capable assistant in the future."
Gu Youan shook her head. "Forget it, I don't like people who can't be flexible."
"Junior sister, you just need to follow me. I'll be your mentor since you're all new to the Emperor's Ship."
Although Yuan'an is the teacher of the academy, he is more like the administrator of the academy. Every student in the academy is taught by Haoyue. This is not a place to study outside. They need to improve their internal strength after completing various tasks.
Hao Yue used both kindness and severity, and Gu Youan followed closely behind him.
A gust of cold wind blew by, and Haoyue suddenly disappeared. Gu Youan gently pinched the corner of her hand, wondering why this place felt so eerie.
A hungry wolf with gleaming green eyes suddenly appeared in front of Gu Youan. She took two steps back and tightly gripped the hem of her clothes.
"Host, don't worry. As long as you kill this wolf, you will improve your internal strength."
Gu Youan picked up the wooden stick from the ground. She stared intently at the wolf on the ground, her eyes slightly closed and then opened again. She grabbed the stick and struck the wolf on the back.
Suddenly, the wolf lunged forward and bit the wooden stick, throwing Gu Youan to the ground. She opened her eyes and looked at the lone wolf, wondering why such a thin wolf had such a strong bite.
"Host, don't underestimate the wolf's ability to survive in the wild."
Gu Youan smiled gently, "I want a dagger."
"Host, are you confident in close combat?"
She sighed. "Do you want us all to die here?"
Gu Youan reached out her hand, and suddenly a dagger appeared in her hand. She gripped the dagger tightly, rushed forward, and plunged the dagger into the wolf's eye.
The wolf opened its mouth and howled wildly, but Gu Youan calmly pinched its mouth, gritted her teeth, and fiercely pulled out the dagger and plunged it into the wolf's other eye.
She grabbed the wolf by the scruff of its neck, pinned it down, and plunged a dagger into its neck.
Blood splattered on her face. Gu Youan touched her hair, which was slightly disheveled. The wolf was dead.
She smiled and sighed. It was finally over. Suddenly, the wolf's blood slowly seeped into her body, and waves of heat washed over her. She touched her face. "System, what's going on?"
"Host, this wolf's blood is a highly nourishing medicine that can enhance your cultivation?"
Gu Youan chuckled softly, "Is this a cultivation novel?"
"Host, this novel incorporates many plot elements, just bear with it a little longer."
She stood up and looked at the corpse on the ground. "The wolf pack will be here soon. We need to get out of here quickly."
Gu Youan's body was only seven years old. He killed a wolf all by himself. Fortunately, the blood on his body had disappeared, otherwise it would have been bad if his fellow disciples had seen it.
She could only leave in a hurry, unaware of the dangers that lay ahead. Was Haoyue's abandonment of her also a test for her?
She shook her head, wondering what she had to test; she was just a weak woman.
Gu Youan stared blankly at the dagger in her hand. She had never dared to kill a fish in her life, but in this world, she had killed a wolf.
Her eyes dimmed; from this day forward, she would be Gu You'an of the Great Yong Dynasty.
"Host, all things have a spirit, and everyone has their own destiny. You can only move forward steadfastly."
“You brought me into this world, and now you tell me that everyone has their own destiny. I didn’t want to come here in the first place. Send me back.” Gu Youan turned to leave, when suddenly a figure appeared in front of her.
She looked up at the person in front of her. "Senior Brother Haoyue, what are you doing here?"
Haoyue suddenly grabbed Gu Youan's hand, "You disappeared for a while, and Junior Sister actually killed a wolf."
The people in the school did not come here to pick Ganoderma lucidum. There are many wild animals in the back mountain, and they need to hunt animals in the mountain every year. Gu Youan had just entered the school and actually had the courage to kill a hungry wolf.
"Junior sister's courage is a waste of her talent to attend school." Haoyue pried open her hand and placed a blood-red Ganoderma lucidum in it.
Gu Youan looked down at the tiny Ganoderma lucidum. How could this Ganoderma lucidum be so small?
Haoyue smiled gently, "Finding Ganoderma lucidum is just a pretext. What we really need to do is hunt wild beasts. The person who hunts the fewest tonight will have to leave the academy and go to the outer courtyard to start cultivating again."
Gu Youan was shocked. The person who shot her had not shot her by accident, but had really wanted to hurt her.
She looked at Haoyue's face, which was dark and unreadable. Haoyue took off her outer garment and said, "Your clothes are covered in blood. Put mine on."
She pressed Haoyue's hand down. "Senior brother, no need. The bloodstains on our clothes can't be hidden after tonight's hunt."
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