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Chapter 12: With a Master, Food is Guaranteed

What? Is the difference between Comprehension 76 and 55 really that big?

Lu Wei was somewhat dumbfounded.

Luo Yan approvingly nodded at Lu Xiaoxiao, then turned to look at Lu Wei.

“Now do you understand why I didn’t want to take you as my disciple earlier? Your aptitude is average, and your comprehension isn’t much better. For those who practice martial arts, both aptitude and comprehension are indispensable.”

“Xiaoxiao, demonstrate it once, and you,” he pointed to Lu Wei, “watch carefully.”

Lu Xiaoxiao began the demonstration with a serious expression. Although there were some mistakes, she managed to complete all the movements roughly.

Luo Yan occasionally gave her pointers from the side, his face growing more satisfied.

As for Lu Wei, he had already been forgotten.

After teaching for an hour, the caravan had moved quite far ahead. The three of them finally stopped.

“That’s enough for today. Xiaoxiao, when you get back, don’t push yourself too hard. You’re still young, and practicing once a day is enough. Otherwise, your body will set in its form, and you won’t grow taller.”

After instructing Lu Xiaoxiao, Luo Yan turned his gaze to Lu Wei.

The previously gentle expression disappeared, replaced by undisguised disdain.

“As for you, take good care of Xiaoxiao and work hard. You can ask Xiaoxiao for advice. When you’ve mastered this body-training method, I’ll teach you combat techniques. Let’s go, we need to catch up with the main caravan.”

Although they were an hour behind, Lu Wei’s stamina was strong, and pulling Lu Xiaoxiao along, they didn’t lag. Luo Yan, being a martial artist, allowed the three of them to catch up with the main caravan quickly.

Luo Yan gave the two some instructions, saying he would check on them again during the evening camp.

Lu Wei and Lu Xiaoxiao leisurely followed the caravan, continuing their journey.

Two hours later, night fell, ending the day’s journey. The caravan stopped to set up camp and arrange defenses.

Lu Wei took Lu Xiaoxiao to find a spot far from the refugee group to set up their camp.

Though there was danger from wild beasts, they wouldn’t be discovered while eating.

An innocent person carrying treasures invites trouble. If the refugees found out they still had food, they might plot against them.

Although Lu Wei wasn’t afraid now, he didn’t want to attract attention. Better to avoid trouble altogether.

Besides, even if they encountered wild beasts, Lu Wei wasn’t necessarily afraid; it might even be a good thing. They wouldn’t lack meat in the future.

Of course, if they met monsters, hiding anywhere would be useless.

Forget him; even ordinary martial artists meeting monsters faced almost certain death.

After setting up the tent, Lu Wei took a handful of millet into the woods.

He cleared a patch of open ground and sprinkled some millet soaked in Soul-Bewitching Grass juice.

Today’s catch was two oversized field mice. Who knew what tomorrow would bring? Lu Wei was full of anticipation.

After setting the traps, Lu Wei returned to the camp to prepare dinner.

Since they hadn’t eaten lunch, Lu Wei cooked more porridge.

Lu Xiaoxiao looked at the pot filled with so much millet, her big eyes full of questions.

“Brother, where did you get so much rice?” She remembered clearly that they were only given half a pound of millet, which should have been finished tonight.

She originally thought they’d go hungry tonight but was astonished to see her brother produce so much rice.

Lu Wei naturally wouldn’t tell her about the system, using a common phrase to brush her off.

“Children shouldn’t ask so many questions. Just eat. Come on, before the porridge is ready, teach me the body-training method.”

He began asking Lu Xiaoxiao about the body-training method.

This series of movements, though complex, wasn’t too difficult to remember if one put their mind to it.

Otherwise, Lu Xiaoxiao wouldn’t have nearly memorized it after just one viewing.

With Lu Xiaoxiao’s guidance, Lu Wei spent half an hour memorizing half of it.

After eating, practicing a bit more would allow him to remember it all.

“The porridge is ready. Let’s eat first.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaoxiao immediately brightened up.

“Yay, let’s eat, let’s eat.”

Lu Wei rolled his eyes at her. “Keep it down. Do you want everyone to know we have food?”

Hearing this, Lu Xiaoxiao quickly covered her mouth and looked around cautiously.

Children from poor families mature early. In this era, Lu Xiaoxiao, despite being seven or eight years old, understood many things.

This disaster had taught her even more lessons.

“All right, eat quickly. After dinner, continue teaching me how to practice.”

“Mm-hmm.”

In this icy cold world, having a bowl of hot millet porridge was an incredibly happy moment.

Despite her small size, Lu Xiaoxiao quickly devoured a bowl of porridge, licking the bowl cleaner than if it had been washed.

“Brother, I’m full.”

Though she said that, the longing look in Lu Xiaoxiao’s eyes at the porridge pot told another story.

Seeing this, Lu Wei directly took her bowl and filled it again.

“Eat up. Practicing martial arts consumes a lot of energy. You need to eat well.”

They still had a few pounds of stored rice and two large field mice yet to trigger a return.

For the time being, they didn’t need to worry about food, so Lu Wei certainly wouldn’t let his younger sister go hungry.

The siblings were enjoying their meal when someone approached from afar.

“Eating, huh? I thought about bringing you some food, but it seems you’ve already started.”

Luo Yan looked at the porridge in the pot, surprised. He knew the situation of refugees all too well.

Having roots and bark to eat was considered good. He didn’t expect these two siblings to have porridge, showing some real capability.

Lu Wei saw the cloth bag in Luo Yan’s hand and reached out to take it.

Smiling, he said, “It’s great to have a master. Thanks to you remembering us, we won’t run out of food tomorrow. Master, rest assured, Xiaoxiao and I will take good care of you in the future.”

Opening the package, Lu Wei’s eyes lit up.

Inside were steamed buns, about ten of them.

With so many buns, after triggering the return, they’d have enough food for ten days.

Luo Yan glared at Lu Wei. “Enough with the flattery. Martial artists can’t practice on an empty stomach. In a couple of days, I’ll see if I can get you some meat. For now, make do. These things belong to the Yang family. Given the tough conditions, I can’t take too much. However, ensuring you two have enough to eat isn’t a problem. Hold on for less than a month. Once we reach Yunzhou City, everything will improve.”

“Master, will we reach Yunzhou in less than a month? Will we stop moving once we reach Yunzhou?”

After over two months of traveling, Lu Wei felt terrible.

Hearing they’d reach Yunzhou in a month made him feel much more relaxed.

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