Chapter 22 How can you do this? Putting down the bow and arrow in his hand dejectedly, Gu Chan smiled apologetically, "Hey, Brother Xiong, let's talk it over. What do you think?" "Let me shoot an arrow, and then we can discuss it." The big black bear became interested and deliberately made things difficult for him. Gu Chan waved her hands quickly, "I am not as strong as you! How can I withstand an arrow from you? How about this, if you help me find another spiritual herb, I will return all three redbud blood-red grasses to you." [Three plants? Say it again.] The big black bear asked angrily. "It's really just three! I'm not lying to you..." [You're talking nonsense. There are only six plants. Do you think I didn't count them? ] Dahei didn't wait for Gu Chan to finish her words and retorted to her. Gu Chan was sweating coldly because of guilt. She stole six plants that night, but she ate one herself, sold one and gave half a plant away, and gave the other half to Zhang Wanshan. So there were only three plants left, right? Now she is asked to return six plants. Where can she get so many? The big black bear walked up to Gu Chan with a clattering step, blocking her like a wall. [How many plants are there?]
"Oh! Okay, okay, I admit it. There were six plants, but I used three of them. Now there are only three left. If you want one, take it. If you don't want one, forget it. I've put them here for you anyway." Gu Chan was helpless. With a roar in annoyance, he reached into his arms, took out three plants of Bauhinia blood-red grass, and threw them on the grass in front of the big black bear. The big black bear looked at the only three remaining spiritual herbs, gnashing his teeth in anger, staring at Gu Chan with his bear eyes, wishing he could tear her apart alive. In the lake behind, Zhao Erniu and Ma Zheng were clinging to the backpack, looking puzzled. Zhao Erniu said, "What is she talking about with the big black bear?" "I don't know, it's as if she can understand what the big black bear is saying, it's magical!" Ma Zheng replied with his hands spread out. "How can humans understand the speech of a mysterious beast? Aren't you kidding me? It must be frightened and unable to move. Alas! What a pity! Such a talented person is going to die at the hands of a big black bear today." Zhao Erniu's face was full of regret. To be honest, he did not have much hatred towards Gu Chan. On the contrary, he looked up to her, otherwise he would not have thought of taking her as his disciple. It was just that this disciple had a bad start. He encountered such a powerful spirit beast on his first day in the mountains. It was indeed enough to make him feel regretful. But just when Zhao Erniu was thinking this, a scene that made him dumbfounded appeared. The big black bear suddenly sat down on the ground in front of Gu Chan, picked up three spiritual herbs from the ground, and put them into his mouth to chew. While chewing, he said, "Remember, kid, I am a spiritual animal after all. I will not argue with a useless person like you. From today on, you owe me three spiritual herbs. Remember to find them and pay them back. Otherwise, even if I chase you to the ends of the earth, I will tear you into pieces." "Why didn't you tell me earlier! You really made my heart beat fast." Gu Chan breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but pat his chest and gasp for breath. The big black bear swallowed three magical herbs, raised his paw and pointed at the lake in front of him and said, "Aren't you looking for magical herbs? There is a magical herb in this lake. If you have the ability, go get it." "Ah? Is this true?" Gu Chan was surprised. [Of course it’s true, otherwise why do you think I don’t dare to go into the water easily? ] The big black bear said unhappily. Gu Chan turned her head and looked at Zhao Erniu and the other man who were still soaking in the lake. Suddenly, she rolled her eyes, stared at the big black bear and said with a strange smile, "Brother Bear, can you cooperate with me to show off for a while? Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to them if we suddenly shake hands and make peace!" 【as you like.】 "Okay! Thank you, Brother Xiong. You are so generous." Gu Chan was very happy. She immediately turned around and waved at the two people in the lake, "Okay, come to the shore quickly, it won't attack us anymore." "Ah? What's going on?" Zhao Erniu asked in surprise.
"Can't you see? I have already tamed it. Don't mess with me anymore, or I will call it out and make you suffer." Gu Chan stood up straight, put her hands on her hips, and pretended to be very proud. The big black bear sat behind her, looking at her with disdain in its two bear eyes. Zhao Erniu and Ma Zheng looked at each other, and they swam slowly to the shore in doubt. When they reached the shore and confirmed that the black bear was no longer attacking people, they collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. The big black bear stood up and looked at Gu Chan, "I like this forest. I will live here temporarily. If you want to return the spiritual herbs to me in the future, come to the forest to find me." "Don't leave in such a hurry! I also need to find a herb called warm belly grass, which looks like a cow's tail. Can't you help me find it?" Gu Chan waved her hand quickly. The big black bear ignored her and walked straight into the depths of the forest. The two loaches jumped back into her pocket and hid. Gu Chan sighed helplessly and said to Ma Zheng, "Brother, come here, I have something to tell you." "Okay, boss." Ma Zheng agreed obediently, stood up and walked to Gu Chan. Gu Chan put her mouth close to his ear and whispered, "Carry a basket on your back and go to the forest. Find a blood-red herb that looks like a cow's tail. Just fill up the basket." "Boss, aren't we going to pick white silk grass?" "We don't want white silky grass, we want this oxtail grass. Go quickly, you'll be right to listen to me." Gu Chan urged, pushing the horse into the forest. Although Ma Zheng didn't understand what was going on, he still obediently went into the forest to collect warm belly grass. As soon as he left, Zhao Erniu immediately stood up and bowed to Gu Chan respectfully, "Disciple, thank you for saving my life today. You are indeed a great talent. I admire you." "Haha...you're welcome, it's just a small matter." Gu Chan crossed her arms over her chest and smiled proudly. Zhao Erniu's expression suddenly changed. "Well, I will expel you from the sect now. I will no longer be your master." "Ah? Why?" Gu Chan was confused. "I want you to be my disciple, and you will be my master from now on!" Zhao Erniu suddenly said this. Then he immediately knelt on one knee in front of Gu Chan, clasped his hands together and bowed to her as if he was her teacher. Gu Chan quickly reached out and held up his hands. "No, no, no, no, you can't do this. It makes me feel embarrassed. Just continue to be my master." "You are a strong man who can even subdue spirit beasts. How can I be your master? You are more like my master." "No, no, no, I'm still young and can't be your master." "You deserve it. If you don't agree to accept me as your disciple today, I will kneel here forever." Zhao Erniu roared and turned his head away, as stubborn as a donkey, insisting on taking Gu Chan as his master. Gu Chan suddenly felt overwhelmed. She was just thinking about getting these two people away so that she could go into the lake to check out the magical herb. But as soon as Ma Zhenggang sent them away, and before she could get Zhao Erniu away, this guy started pestering her to become his disciple. What should she do? Should she accept this disciple or not? (End of this chapter)