The fate of ordinary dynasties held little value for Wen Wen.
Thus, Wen Wen focused more on matters concerning superhumans. However, with Chun Ling's limited knowledge, she only knew about the affairs of the Great Song martial arts world.
Martial artists generally possessed strength beyond that of normal people. Chun Ling, for instance, was a second-rate master, her combat power roughly equivalent to that of four Master Ye.
First-rate masters in the martial arts world could even reach the strength of ten Master Yes.
A few renowned great heroes were so powerful that hundreds of ordinary people couldn't hold them back, their every move unleashing sword qi that swept across the land.
However, from Wen Wen's observation, the top-tier great heroes were likely only at the disaster level. If martial arts masters were the peak combat power of this world, then Wen Wen could walk through it unchecked.
What Wen Wen was most concerned about now was how to leave this place, so he intended to find the superhumans of this world.
Furthermore, it was necessary for him to bring Chun Ling along. This woman was the first person Wen Wen had encountered in this world, and she might carry some clues.
Besides, although she wasn't a superhuman, she was undeniably gifted. After all, not everyone could defeat thirty guards with a rolling pin.
The most important objective was that Wen Wen couldn't open the containment facility, nor could he summon monsters from it. Therefore, he needed a disposable pawn…
When Wen Wen floated into the air in front of Chun Ling, she immediately knelt before him. In her eyes, Wen Wen was an 'immortal' traveling the mortal realm.
Besides immortals, who else would wear such peculiar clothing?
With her more than three hundred jin body, she clung to Wen Wen's leg, desperately wanting him to teach her a trick or two of immortal arts.
Wen Wen was so disgusted by her persistence that he finally agreed to teach her 'immortal arts' if she followed him for a period of 'training.'
Without bidding farewell to the madam, they leaped out of the window and vanished into the night.
The next morning, the madam went upstairs and saw the empty room. She suddenly burst into tears, tears of joy.
"That gluttonous jinx has finally left…"
Her laughter didn't last long. The madam then saw a line of text on the table, left by Chun Ling.
It said she was following Wen Wen to become his disciple, and upon mastering the arts, she would return to honor her.
The madam rolled her eyes and fainted.
…
Great Song Dynasty, Shi Family Village.
Shi Family Village was one of the five great evil sects of the Great Song martial arts world. Every disciple of the Shi family mastered a technique called the 'Lying Corpse Technique.'
The more profound one's cultivation of this martial art, the more they resembled a corpse.
It was said that upon reaching the innate realm, one could learn the legendary corpse-driving technique, controlling indestructible zombies to fight.
Today was a grand occasion for Shi Family Village. In the depths of a mountain valley, they discovered disciples from reputable sects besieging a strange 'corpse.'
When dealing with heretics and evildoers, there was no need for martial arts etiquette; they would all gang up together. This was the old routine for martial arts sects.
However, these martial artists were being killed one after another by the corpse, turning into dried husks.
After all the martial artists perished, the corpse lay on the ground, silent.
This scene was enough to send shivers down one's spine. Normal people would naturally stay as far away as possible upon seeing it, but the people of Shi Family Village were interested in corpses.
They guessed it was a legendary zombie and thus prepared lassos. They also chose high noon, when yang energy was strongest, to bring this strange corpse back to Shi Family Village.
Once they deciphered the secret of this corpse, Shi Family Village would become the greatest power in the martial arts world.
No one saw the corpse suddenly open one eye, its lips slowly curling up.
"These people, by some unknown method, have transformed themselves towards becoming corpses. They are the best supplements for me. This is truly heaven-sent!"
This corpse was, of course, Eiger, who had been beaten into a near-death state by the Night Rider!
…
Great Song Capital, deep within Halman, the greatest restaurant in Great Song, he was treated as an honored guest.
He didn't know why he was here, but due to his exceptionally luxurious attire and immense wealth, he was faring very well in the capital.
The capital's location was convenient. He used money as a means to quickly understand the situation here.
He also spent a fortune to bribe the commander of the Great Song's brocade-clad guards, ordering them to collect information on superhumans nationwide.
The focus was on news about the Night Rider, Ishna, Wen Wen, and others.
The so-called brocade-clad guards were the largest spy organization in Great Song. The Zhao Dynasty Emperor used them to monitor the entire country.
They wore brocade clothes and wielded embroidered sabers, exuding an impressive aura.
However, because more than half of the brocade-clad guards were undercover elsewhere and couldn't wear brocade clothes, they could only wear brocade underwear. Hence, they were known as the 'Brocade Underwear Guards.'
As for why such a spy organization could be bribed with money, it was all the fault of the Zhao Dynasty emperors. If they had taken even a little responsibility, the court wouldn't have become so corrupt.
…
Great Song, Huarong Road, Yuehuo County, Lanre Temple.
Lanre Temple was a notorious haunt known to everyone in Yuehuo County. It was inhabited by countless female ghosts waiting to absorb the essence of passing travelers. Legend also spoke of a ferocious Tree Demon Granny.
This Tree Demon Granny was a spirit born from a ten-thousand-year-old Hainan yellow rosewood tree. Her entire family had been turned into furniture by humans, thus she harbored extreme hatred for them.
Therefore, she kept dozens of beautiful female ghosts, using them to kill passing travelers.
However, because their killings were too excessive, the place was designated a forbidden zone, and no one had passed through for decades.
Due to the peculiarity of Lanre Temple, they were unable to leave.
A stern man in black approached the temple, which had been desolate for decades, under the cover of night.
The originally silent temple suddenly came to life. Pavilions, towers, carved beams, and painted pillars appeared everywhere. Beautiful women leaned by windows, beckoning to the stern man.
Unmoved by these alluring sights, the man walked directly to a tall yellow rosewood tree and said,
"You are the strongest in this vicinity, and should know some useful information. I am not from this world, but was forced to come here. Do you know what is happening?"
"Or, do you know if there are others like me?"
Seeing the man so close and without any defenses, she couldn't resist. She had been hungry for decades, and even a rat looked like a delicious offering.
As for his questions, she, the Tree Demon Granny, couldn't understand anything about worlds.
Thus, countless branches and roots simultaneously attacked the man in black from all directions.
The man shook his head slightly. With a gentle stomp, countless blade-like energy surges erupted.
All of the Tree Demon Granny's branches were instantly severed, leaving only a trunk several meters thick and tens of meters long.
"Are you willing to talk now?"
"If you can answer my questions, perhaps I will spare your life!"