I don't know how long I ran, and I don't know how many forks in the road I walked. By the time Shen Mengting asked Nasa to stop and rest, it was almost noon.

They drove for half a day.

The sun overhead was in the middle of the sky, which was also the reason why Zhao Yu knew that the time was noon.

Oh! Time flies! He covered his forehead with his hand and looked at the glaring sky.

"Where are we going?" Zhao Yu asked casually.

"Didn't you hear what I said last night?" Shen Mengting's strong reply came from behind him, "Didn't you say that you went to Qingse City?"

"Yes, I know it's Kiyose Castle. But where are we now?"

Regarding Zhao Yu's question, Shen Mengting seemed to be unable to answer. She jumped off her horse with a thud and took the package from Nassar's body. The package contains a map of the Kingdom of Saran.

She twitched the curled map in a circle, then flirted and spread it out. However, after looking at the map for a long time, Shen Mengting couldn't figure out where they were.

"Really, you're really remote here! Some places don't even show maps!"

"Hungry! Yes, I heard that our Vortex Town is a small border town! There are no big towns within a radius of dozens of miles. Zhao Yu responded embarrassedly.

It's been running for a long time, except for the woods or the woods, Shen Mengting moved her mouth quickly. She had vomited the desolation of southwest Salan before, but it was not until she experienced it for herself today that she realized the sadness in it.

Since the entire western part of the Saran Kingdom was bordered by the Sauron Empire, this area was directly threatened by other countries. That's why it's sparsely populated.

"But anyway, let's rest! Nassa was tired. Shen Mengting put away the map.

Zhao Yu felt that that was right, his stomach was already rumbling with hunger. After he came to the horse with the help of Shen Mengting, he twisted his lower body. Half a day on horseback was not pleasant.

Shen Mengting gave him a few square cakes and steamed buns, which were enough to fill his stomach.

"Rest for an hour, and then we'll continue on our way in the afternoon. Shen Mengting didn't even look at Zhao Yu, but her mouth kept moving.

Zhao Yu nodded in response, understood.

Resting for a while, it may not be an hour yet, but it may have exceeded that time. Anyway, after a brief lunch, they got on horseback and set out on their way.

It was another bumpy run, and Zhao Yu only felt that his bones were about to fall apart. Running around in the wilderness was much more tiring than he had imagined, and he wondered when he would lose it. But whenever he felt tired, he didn't want to talk about it. Because last night's crying had made him embarrassed, he didn't want to show his weak side to the new woman behind him.

Compared with Zhao Yu's struggle, Shen Mengting did not show any abnormality. Maybe it's because of her strong body, but she's still able to maintain 100% attention.

Today's sky seems to be very clear, and although it has been some time since noon, the sun is still shining in the sky, and there is no intention of retreating.

They ran for a long time, until they came to a dead end.

Nassa stopped running, and took a few steps back restlessly, the horse's hooves 'tarta' all over the ground.

"What the hell, I actually chose a dead end. Shen Mengting bared her teeth irritably.

"Hungry! ”

"I know that, I don't need you to remind me. Shen Mengting tugged at the reins of the horse and led Nasa into the woods on the side.

Because of the restrictions of the trees, it seems that the white horse can no longer run as freely as before. But Nasa is different, she can still move nimbly through the trees.

Nasa has accompanied Shen Mengting for several years, and belongs to the kind of war horse that has been on the battlefield for a long time.

After running for a long time, probably when the sun was no longer hanging high, but slightly deflected to the west side, Shen Mengting felt that she would rest for a while. Because Nasa is now carrying two people on her back, Shen Mengting knows that she is habitually carrying one of herself.

After running for a while, Shen Mengting seemed to hear the sound of the stream flowing. She immediately pulled Nasa forward.

Turning her head and looking around, Shen Mengting frowned in a certain direction. She quickly manipulated Nasa to walk there.

Zhao Yu felt a little strange, but he didn't ask much. He has almost no survival skills in the wild, and he trusts Shen Mengting extremely much. Think this woman can always solve everything.

After walking for about a few minutes, the sound of water came closer.

After passing through the last few trees, they came to a wide area that suddenly opened up. It's a canyon, a stream runs through the trees on either side, and a few large rocks on the bank reflect the sunlight.

Walking in a place full of green woods one after another, Zhao Yu felt that his brain was about to burst. Fortunately, now that he was in a wide canyon, his eyes no longer felt tired.

Shen Mengting manipulated Nasa to the stream and jumped off the horse without saying a word.

"Well, this place is nice. Shen Mengting looked around, "Let's settle here tonight!"

"Huh, settle down?" Zhao Yu tilted his head in confusion, "Aren't you in a hurry?"

"Not in a hurry. ”

"Why don't you hurry? Isn't it early?"

"I knew it was early. But......" Shen Mengting lowered her eyebrows, "this is really a good place to stay, it's a pity not to rest." Plus we barely had much rest last night, so I thought it would be better to stay here tonight. ”

Since Shen Mengting said this, Zhao Yu didn't dare to refute anything.

This time, it was with Shen Mengting's help that Zhao Yu had to get off the horse.

"I think you'd better learn to ride quickly, and don't have to be picked up and picked up by me like a child every time you get on and off the horse. Shen Mengting's eyes showed a hint of contempt.

Zhao Yu grabbed his head in embarrassment, not daring to reply with any extra words.

Here the two rested. Indeed, as Shen Mengting said, this canyon is an excellent resting place, not only where there is a water source, but also a relatively open place that allows them to detect the approach of threats at the first time.

Zhao Yu was lying on a large rock on the bank of the river, and the stones here were one or two meters long and wide, and people could sleep on them. Then there is no longer any need to lean awkwardly on the big tree like yesterday, with such thoughts, Zhao Yu stretched his body peacefully.

Shen Mengting approached the bank of the river, she fell to her knees directly with a thud, and the kettle in her hand was also submerged under the water. Thinking it should be full, she lifted the kettle.

A bottle of water was filled by her, and to survive in the wild, water is the most important thing, and it is even more precious than food. If there is no water to drink, then everything is in vain. Therefore, Shen Mengting attaches great importance to the storage of water, and often when the kettle she brings is half drunk, she can't wait to fill it with new water. This time was no exception.

Once the water was filled, she relaxed and put the kettle aside.

Poking her head out of the stream, she happened to see her face in the reflection of the water. It seemed to be a little haggard, and she couldn't help but smack her tongue.

Lowering her head, she plunged her hands directly into the water. Just like that, his backhand kept splashing water on himself, and several bursts of coolness were transmitted on his face. Shen Mengting opened her mouth and exhaled a few breaths, her face was completely soaked.

Finally washing her face, she shook her head slightly and began to wipe her face with the sleeve.

At this point, she seemed to have something in mind. Looking in the direction where Zhao Yu was, Shen Mengting's eyes were wide open.

Feeling the strange gaze, Zhao Yu also glanced over there. Seeing that Shen Mengting was staring at him intently, Zhao Yu quickly straightened up. He sat tense on the stone, not daring to shake his free feet.

What's wrong?" Zhao Yuzhi wondered.

"Hey, boy. Let me ask you a question. Shen Mengting changed from kneeling to squatting. She also put one elbow on one of her knees, "Do you like your mother very much?"

Zhao Yu's eyes widened in surprise at first. But soon, he slowly lowered his gaze. "Yes, yes. ”

He knew the reason why Shen Mengting asked this question, Zhao Yu cried so much last night that he couldn't stop Shen Mengting no matter how he persuaded him.

Sure enough, Shen Mengting expressed her opinion on the bitter matter last night, "Well, I can understand your behavior last night." But......" she paused slightly, and the two dark eyes glanced at her, "but sometimes it is useless to cry, and only to increase sorrow. ”

"Hungry! I know. I won't be like this in the future. ”

"I'm not blaming you for anything. But you must be very unwilling now! Those people from the Sauron Empire, kill your mother. You must hate them so much!"

was told by Shen Mengting like this, and the images of two people flashed in Zhao Yu's mind, that is, Zhang Zhijie and He Weilin of the Sauron Empire. It was they who killed their own mother. Thinking of this, Zhao Yu's breathing began to be messy.

"Well, I hate it very much. He unconsciously clenched his fists.

Shen Mengting looked Zhao Yu up and down for a while, "So, you really want to avenge your mother." ”

"Yes, yes. I would love revenge. ”

"But with your current strength, it's almost impossible for you to take revenge. Shen Mengting stood up as she spoke, and she walked towards Zhao Yu, "They are all people with expert-level professions, and they are young leaders in their professions." Do you think you can beat them?"

Shen Mengting's appearance was extremely serious, and she came to Zhao Yu in a few steps.

Zhao Yu sighed deeply. But soon, he collapsed like a ball. He bowed his head in shame. Shen Mengting is not wrong at all, it is impossible for him to succeed in revenge. He was too weak to be a match for the Saurons.

"Actually, there's a question I've wanted to ask you for a long time. What level of person do you think you are?"

Zhao Yu didn't know how to answer for a while, he didn't even dare to raise it, so he glanced at Shen Mengting, who was already in front of him.

"What's wrong? Why don't you answer?"

Zhao Yu's hand rubbed his thigh: "It's not any level." I can't even test the swordsman level!" he pursed.

"Oh, so what you cried last night was true. You really can't even reach the standard of a junior swordsman!"

Zhao Yu was so ashamed when he heard this, his head could no longer be lowered. But he really wanted to dig a hole in the ground and bury his head deep in it.

The atmosphere was silent, and neither of them spoke again.

The sound of the stream continued, and they washed over the stones on the shore, sometimes chanting a 'boom' sound.

In the end, it was Shen Mengting who broke the silence, and she showed the appearance of her deputy backhand straightening her chest, "Then do you plan to go on like this forever?

The words 'waste wood' poked Zhao Yu's heart, and he quickly shook his head.

"Looks like you don't want to go on like this. ”

"Yes, I want to work on it too. But does hard work really work? No matter how hard I try, it seems impossible to defeat those Saurons. ”

"Why do you say that?"

"I'm not even a junior swordsman right now. And even if you put in a lot of effort, what can you do in the end? I know very well that I am only a few pounds and a few taels, and I estimate that I will not be able to reach the title of high-level swordsman in this life. So...... So......" Zhao Yu's body tensed, and he slammed his thigh, "Even if I work hard, what if I try, I can't defeat those expert-level Sauronians." ”

"But you haven't worked hard yet, how do you know the outcome of the matter, what if there is a miracle?" Shen Mengting's eyes shot a stern gaze.

"Hmph!" Zhao Yu twitched one cheek, "It's still a miracle? It's not a novel? Where are so many miracles in reality!" he bit his lower lip tightly, so that the pain could alleviate the unwillingness in his heart, "It's not that I haven't worked hard before, but in the end, there is no change in the ending." I'm just a good-for-nothing mediocrity anyway!"

"Zhao Yu! Many things are not under one's control, and the outcome is not completely guessed. As for whether or not we can change something, we must also decide through our own efforts. Instead of sitting on a rock, venting emotions and constantly denying yourself. ”

Zhao Yu showed a sad look, "I understand what you said." It's not that no one has mentioned it before, it's all empty truths. It's not that "hard work does not necessarily lead to success, but giving up means failure", or "only if people work hard, even if they can't change the status quo, they will get spiritual satisfaction" and other empty words. However, the reality is that when many people are born, their fate is already decided. ”

"Just like those Saurons, I guess they were all born in the families of the Sauron Empire!, otherwise, how could they pass the expert-level professional title at such a young age?" Zhao Yu supported the stones on both sides of his body with both hands, his legs swaying up and down, "Of course, I won't deny the efforts of others. Maybe they do work hard, but you can't deny the bonus that their family background brings them!"

The reason why Zhao Yu said this also has his reason, as far as their Vortex Town is concerned, many of the people who have obtained intermediate or even advanced levels are many of them are children of rich families. They hardly have to worry about making a living, and they can also get the best trial education.

"Zhao Yu, what you said makes sense, in fact, I understand. But ......" Shen Mengting lifted a finger and put it in front of her lips, "Don't completely say it to death, there are some exceptions to everything." ”

She put the finger that had been placed in front of her and pointed it behind Zhao Yu at random. Zhao Yu also turned around. But there was nothing behind him. It was a stream and a dense forest on the opposite side, and he was overdone in no time.

"Do you remember the person I said before?" Shen Mengting suddenly sank her face, "That traitor Zhang Zhijie." His family has been very poor since he was a child, and his parents are both dead and he is helpless. However, he can change his fate through his own efforts. No, now he's a master magician. Although I hate this man, it is also an indisputable fact that he works harder than ordinary people. ”

"You might as well think about it, what level of mastership is already there. There are a total of six levels of Cellos profession, and the master level is already in the second level. I don't know how many rich kids are there. ”

"But you don't tell it yourself. Zhao Yu quickly threw down his arm, "That's an exception! and...... And......" his tone was slightly aggrieved, "he is valued by Yang Jiening! Didn't you say that Yang Jiening is one of the most powerful magicians in the world." This is not comparable to the children of rich families. Or to put it bluntly, Yang Jiening is the biggest bonus for that traitor. Otherwise, how could he pass the master-level magician trial?"

"You have a point. But don't forget, Zhao Yu. was initially favored by Uncle Yang Jiening, but it was not because of any good family bonus. Zhang Zhijie was able to get an excellent magician through his own efforts. ”

"But what about me? Which powerful role do I have?" Zhao Yu's shoulders were sinking, but Shen Mengting's answer stopped him from being discouraged.

"I, Shen Mengting, am not a powerful character. However, it is more than enough to train you to be a slightly more powerful swordsman!"

When Zhao Yu heard this, his heart felt like it exploded. He straightened up his body, so that Shen Mengting corresponded to two pillars standing opposite each other.

"Ahh......h

"What? Do you think I'm not qualified?"

"Hungry! No. I was just...... Ah...... You say it so suddenly...... I'm really ......," Zhao Yu scratched his head without hesitation.

"I'm a high-level swordsman, and I definitely have the qualifications to let you pass the beginner and intermediate swordsman trials. ”

Zhao Yu's eyes were moving rapidly. Shen Mengting's words seemed to make sense, judging from just one day of contact, he felt that this woman was very young and promising. If Shen Mengting is to be his master, then the trial of the swordsman must be twice the result with half the effort.

Shen Mengting is always more capable than Coach Li Yuan of Vortex Town, right?! Zhao Yu thought so.