Fall: Rebirth

The next day, Ye You still maintained the same posture as last night, sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, as if he had merged into one with the surrounding environment.

Ling Han and Chu Heng continued to look for food in the river.

Suddenly, Chu Heng saw a fat fish. Excitement appeared on his face and he quickly reached out to grab it.

However, at this moment, Ye You flicked his fingers lightly, and the calm water surface suddenly splashed. The fish was frightened and swam away quickly.

Chu Heng looked at Ye You with anger on his face, but didn't dare to say anything more.

Ling Han looked at Chu Heng, whose cheeks were puffed up with anger, and felt very confused. He didn't understand what was going on.

At this moment, Ye You slowly stood up, put his hands behind his back, slowly walked forward a few steps, staring at Chu Heng and Ling Han with cold eyes.

“Master…what are you doing…” Ling Han asked cautiously.

Ye You raised his head slightly and said in a cold tone: "The purpose of this master removing your cultivation is to let you train your speed and acuity. Catching fish is too easy for you now, so I need to increase the difficulty."

"Your Majesty... How can we catch fish if you are like this?" Chu Heng had a bitter look on his face, with a hint of grievance in his tone.

"This is also a test for you. If you can't even catch a fish, how can you practice?" Ye You's face was cold and he was not moved at all.

Ling Han and Chu Heng looked at each other and nodded helplessly. They knew Ye You's character very well, and once he made a decision, he would not change it easily.

Ling Han's eyes revealed firmness and determination. He took a deep breath and clenched his fists tightly. He knew that only through constant challenges and hard work could he improve his strength.

Chu Heng was not to be outdone, he gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with fighting spirit. He believed that as long as they did not give up, they would be able to overcome the difficulties.

Although they were filled with reluctance, Ling Han and Chu Heng still followed Ye You's request. They began to observe the flow of the river more attentively, trying to find traces of fish. Their bodies were slightly bent, ready to catch the fish at any moment.

Ling Han's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He scanned the river, not missing any tiny fluctuations. His steps were light, trying not to make any noise, so as not to disturb the fish.

Chu Heng paid more attention to skills and strategies. He carefully observed the fish's swimming trajectory, trying to find their weaknesses. His fingers were slightly bent, ready to attack the moment the fish approached.

Whenever they saw schools of fat fish swimming in the water, they were both delighted. However, just when they were about to reach out to catch the fish, Ye You would always stretch out his finger and flick it lightly, and the originally calm water surface would immediately be stirred up with splashes, and the fish would be frightened and swim away quickly.

Ling Han and Chu Heng suddenly became dejected again.

Time passed quietly like running water, and Ling Han and Chu Heng's stomachs began to send out hunger signals, with growling sounds coming one after another, as if protesting against their mistreatment of their bodies.

The two of them lowered their heads, their eyes fell on their stomachs at the same time, with pitiful expressions on their faces, as if telling the world around them their pain and helplessness.

Their eyes involuntarily turned to Ye You, hoping to get some help or comfort from her.

However, Ye You still closed her eyes and continued to sit quietly, not disturbed by the outside sounds at all. Her figure was like a sculpture, giving people a calm and firm feeling.

Faced with such a situation, Ling Han and Chu Heng felt very helpless, but there was nothing they could do.

They knew that Ye You had his own persistence and ideas and would not change his mind easily.

So they had no choice but to continue to repeat their previous actions silently, hoping for a miracle to happen.

At this moment, Ye You suddenly broke the silence and said softly: "If you do the same thing too many times, why not try a different approach?"

These words were like a breeze blowing through Ling Han and Chu Heng's hearts, brightening their minds.

"Change the way?" Ling Han and Chu Heng repeated Ye You's words in unison, with a hint of doubt and thought in their eyes.

"Knowing the enemy's movements in advance is also the key to success." Ye You opened her eyes slightly. Her eyes were as calm as water, but with a power that could not be ignored.

Her eyes slowly swept over Ling Han and Chu Heng, as if reminding them to be good at observing, thinking and finding breakthroughs.

Ling Han and Chu Heng listened and seemed to be thinking about something, like two seeds of contemplation taking root and sprouting in Ye You's words.

Gradually, they felt the changes in the water flow and the subtle ripples caused by the fish swimming. This feeling was like the stars in the night sky, although faint, they twinkled in their hearts.

With this perception, they can roughly predict the location and direction of the fish.

When another group of fish swam by, Ling Han and Chu Heng acted in unison, like two dancers with perfect coordination, dancing gracefully in the water.

At this time, Ye You snapped his fingers as usual, and a splash of water suddenly appeared on the water surface, like a blooming lotus.

But Ling Han and Chu Heng's movements were more precise and quicker than ever before. They were like hungry hunters, staring closely at their prey.

"I touched the fish's tail." Although he did not catch the fish, Chu Heng still shouted in surprise, like a blooming flower.

Seeing this, Ye You's mouth corners slightly raised and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

She knew that her disciples were gradually comprehending the true meaning of cultivation, just like people groping in the dark and finding a ray of light.

"Touching the tail of a fish doesn't mean you've caught the fish." Ye You retracted the smile from the corner of his lips and said lightly.

Although Ye You's tone was cold, like the chilly wind in winter that made people shiver, Ling Han and Chu Heng were not discouraged. They continued to try, like travelers walking in the cold wind, firm and persistent.

Before we knew it, the sun had set, like a shy girl, slowly hiding behind the mountain.

Finally, after many failures, Ling Han succeeded in catching a fish. He excitedly lifted the fish above his head and showed his achievement to Ye You, like a proud warrior waving a victory flag on the battlefield.

His smile looked particularly bright in the sunset, like a blooming sunflower.

Ye You nodded, with a faint smile on her face, like the sunshine in winter, warm and gentle. She said lightly: "Well done. But this is just the beginning."

Ling Han looked at Ye You's faint smile, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly involuntarily, and he felt even happier. His eyes were fixed on Ye You's smile, as if he wanted to engrave her smile deeply in his heart. All the hardships he had experienced were forgotten at this moment.

Chu Heng was greatly encouraged by this. He secretly made up his mind to catch fish like Ling Han. So, he looked into the water more intently.

I saw a small fish swimming slowly in front of Chu Heng. He seized the opportunity and acted quickly, pouncing on the prey like a hungry eagle.

This small fish was extremely agile, shuttling back and forth in the water as fast as lightning. With the splash of water created by Ye You's fingers as a cover, the small fish easily avoided Chu Heng's capture.

Seeing that the little fish was about to slip away, Chu Heng became extremely anxious, like an ant on a hot pan, with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. He wiped the sweat off his face and started shouting.

Ling Han couldn't help but laugh when he saw Chu Heng's expression. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a teasing smile.

"What are you laughing at?" Chu Heng looked at Ling Han unhappily, frowned, and growled.

Ling Han wisely shut his mouth and stopped talking.

At this moment, Ye You couldn't help but be amused by the two people in front of her and the corners of her lips slightly raised. She shook her head slightly, and a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes.

Suddenly, Chu Heng had an idea. He scooped up a lot of water in his hands, a sly smile appeared on his face, and he pounced on the little fish with both hands.

Xiaoyu was frightened by the sudden attack and ran headfirst into Chu Heng's arms.

Chu Heng grabbed the small fish and shouted excitedly: "I caught it too!"

Ye You looked at the two ecstatic people. Although he had no expression on his face, he still nodded with satisfaction and thought: These two disciples have finally made some progress.

Not long after, Chu Heng and Ling Han began to try to make a fire. However, their repeated efforts ended in failure.

"Why is it still not working?" Ling Han frowned and complained unhappily. His voice was a little impatient, as if he was full of dissatisfaction with this small flame.

Chu Heng sighed helplessly, threw the stick in his hand away, and then stroked his rumbling stomach. His eyes involuntarily drifted to Ye You who was meditating.

Ye You's figure is quiet and mysterious, as if blending into the surrounding environment.

Chu Heng's heart moved, and he couldn't help but take a few steps forward, and said carefully: "God... can you... help us light a fire again tonight?"

Ye You slowly opened her eyes, and her cold eyes fell on Chu Heng. There was a hint of doubt in her eyes, as if she didn't understand why Chu Heng would make such a request.

Chu Heng felt Ye You's gaze, lowered his head slightly, and smiled a little embarrassedly. He knew that although Ye You was powerful, he really shouldn't rely on her power to solve this problem.

Ling Han saw Chu Heng's expression and immediately understood what he meant. He quickly took over the conversation and said with a smile: "Master, you see we have been busy all day today and we are really exhausted. How about you help us again?"

Ling Han showed a flattering smile on his face, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chu Heng looked at Ye You with a pitiful look and said.

Ye You's cold eyes swept back and forth between the two of them. Looking at their pitiful appearances, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile, and said, "Forget it."

After she finished speaking, Ye You gently waved two fingers, and a ball of fire danced at her fingertips. Then she raised her eyes slightly and threw the flame into the pile of firewood. In an instant, it turned into a raging fire.

When Chu Heng and Ling Han saw this scene, they were both surprised and delighted, and couldn't help but look at each other.

"Thank you, Master!"

"Thank you, God!"

Ling Han and Chu Heng spoke at the same time, their voices revealing endless gratitude.

In a short while, the fish was baked to a golden and crispy texture, and the aroma filled the air.

Ling Han and Chu Heng couldn't wait to pick up the grilled fish, took big bites, and ate with gusto, as if they had been hungry all day.

Ye You stood aside and watched them wolf down the food quietly. He said nothing, but there was a barely perceptible smile in his eyes.

After finishing his meal, Ling Han burped contentedly, turned to look at Ye You, and said with gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you, Master. Although it was hard today, I have gained something."

Chu Heng also quickly agreed, "Yes, the Divine Master has taught us well and we have benefited a lot from it. I feel that my ability to catch fish has improved a lot now."

Ye You nodded slightly, his eyes clear, and said calmly: "Tomorrow, continue to practice."

Her voice was like a gentle breeze blowing across one's face, making one feel peaceful and calm. After she finished speaking, she slowly closed her eyes again, returning to her previous peaceful state.

Ling Han and Chu Heng looked at each other, and the corners of their mouths rose at the same time, revealing a faint smile.

As night fell, the bonfire burned brightly, casting shadows of the three people.

Chu Heng and Ling Han both rested their heads on their arms, resting beside the warm fire. They looked up at the vast night sky, where the stars twinkled like bright gems inlaid on the black sky.

Ling Han's eyes were deep as he fell into deep thought. He sighed softly, "Catching fish is really a technical job. Today's attempt made me realize that everything in the world needs to be understood with heart in order to master the skills."

Chu Heng nodded and responded in deep agreement: "Yes, but compared to catching fish, I would like to know what new cultivation method the God will teach us tomorrow?"

Ye You still closed his eyes, as if thinking about something, and then calmly replied: "Wait until your speed of catching fish can be improved a little bit, then consider learning a new way of cultivation."

After hearing this, Ling Han and Chu Heng turned around and smiled at each other, with a hint of excitement in their eyes. They understood that only through continuous efforts could they access higher-level cultivation methods.

As the night deepened, the surroundings became quiet as the crackling sound of firewood was heard.

Ling Han and Chu Heng's breathing gradually calmed down, and they gradually fell into a sweet dream.

At this moment, Ye You fluttered her eyelashes slightly and slowly opened her eyes. She first glanced at Ling Han and Chu Heng who were sleeping beside the fire, then turned her neck slightly, glanced around, and then gently waved her hands to set up a protective barrier for them.

She slowly stood up, put her hands behind her back, and walked lightly to the river. She raised her head slightly and looked up at the starry sky. Under the moonlight, Ye You's figure looked even more mysterious and noble.

She stood quietly, as if communicating with the spirit of heaven and earth. Her hair brushed against her cheeks like a gentle breeze. She squinted her eyes slightly, feeling the breath around her, as if she was one with nature.

Ye You closed her eyes slightly, immersed in her own state of mind. She began to practice the technique, absorbing the spiritual energy around her, and a faint fluorescent light emanated from her body. Her breathing was steady and deep, as if she had merged with the surrounding environment.