I am a winner with Chinese poetry

Chapter 141 Yellowstone Gorge

Everyone stopped talking, their gaze fixed on the front. Zhuang Xian's lips moved slightly, and he began to chant softly. Each word was filled with literary energy, and in an instant, it condensed into several majestic and extraordinary horses, standing majestically before them, like divine steeds leaping from ancient texts.

"Mount your horses! We must reach Huangshi Gorge today. Yunzhou, you'll be the center, and everyone must remain vigilant and not let their guard down!" Zhuang Xian's words were sonorous and powerful, like a drumbeat urging the troops to march, inspiring everyone. As soon as they landed, several of them swiftly mounted their horses, including Gu Yunzhou, who had diligently practiced riding. Following their pre-arranged positions, they whipped their horses and quickly headed towards their destination.

They were just scattered bands of barbarians and demons. However, before Gu Yunzhou could even draw his sword, his companions had already swiftly dispatched these provocateurs one by one, so cleanly and efficiently that he didn't even have to leave his saddle.

Wu Ziyu raised his head exaggeratedly, let out a long sigh with a hint of joking, and said that the people he met were just weaklings, which prevented him from fully expressing the fighting spirit in his heart.

It is worth mentioning that Gu Yunzhou finally saw the barbarian stone for the first time. It is a kind of yellowish-brown and inconspicuous stone. Soon after Shan Ze and his companions dealt with the barbarians, it began to appear near their corpses. It was about the size of an ordinary longan. It is said that the higher the barbarian's cultivation level, the larger the barbarian stone that appears near his corpse after death.

The last time Gu Yunzhou and his companions encountered the barbarians, they had a chance to obtain the barbarian stone, but later the little leader successfully sacrificed himself, and they had no chance to get it at all. Later, the little barbarian leader directly absorbed it as the essence of life, and not even a trace was left.

As dusk fell, the group, whipping their horses, arrived at Yellowstone Gorge, exhausted from the journey. The last ray of sunlight faded quietly, and darkness, as dark as ink, fell silently. They were quite familiar with the area, and they skillfully surveyed the surrounding terrain, pushing aside the weeds and boulders that had been deliberately placed to obscure their presence. Then, a deep and mysterious cave suddenly appeared, which would become their temporary refuge for the night.

"Zhuang Xian, Zi Yu, the two of you go and take a look around. Be careful not to alert the enemy, and keep an eye out for any signs of monsters." Shan Ze raised his eyes to look at the darkening night and instructed the two.

Then, he turned around and continued, "I'm going to set a few traps and pick up some dry firewood. Liunian and Yunzhou, you two stay here and stay alert while we prepare dinner." Shan Ze glanced at the sky and began to give orders to the others. Everyone did their job and answered with tacit understanding and efficiency. Soon, they disappeared into the gradually darkening night.

"Yunzhou, let's prepare dinner. I have been here several times. This place was finally found by us last time. The terrain is high and the view is wide. In addition, the cave is unusually hidden. It would be difficult for ordinary people to find its trace. Coincidentally, we discovered this hidden place by chance when we were hunting the monsters!" After becoming familiar with Gu Yunzhou, Jiang Liunian opened his mouth and became a chatterbox who could not keep his words secret. He was chattering and very lively.

Among them, Zhuang Xian is the oldest, Shan Ze is the second, and then there are Wu Ziyu and Jiang Liunian. Originally, they formed a fixed team to carry out missions, but this time Gu Yunzhou, who is younger than Jiang Liunian, joined. Jiang Liunian was immediately happy, and secretly rejoiced that he was finally no longer the "junior brother" who followed behind in the team. So, he took good care of Gu Yunzhou and cared about him in everything, just like an elder brother.

It's undeniable that the world of Confucianism is full of convenience. Not to mention the steeds that can be summoned simply by using their literary energy. Not only are they incredibly strong and possess incredible endurance, they also require no fodder. Simply brimming with literary energy, they can travel tirelessly day and night. It's this special literary skill that requires mastery, making entry difficult. Zhuang Xian is the only one in the entire team who possesses it.

Furthermore, the pots, pans, dry food, and water bags currently displayed in the cave were also what Gu Yunzhou and Jiang Liunian had just taken out of the Wen Palace. They seemed identical to the legendary immortal storage rings Gu Yunzhou had in his previous life. The only difference lay in the Wen Palace's spaciousness, which depended on the individual's cultivation level and the palace's inherent characteristics. Gu Yunzhou, with his unique Wen Palace, possessed a vastness that rivaled even that of Jiang Liunian, a sixth-rank cultivator.

Because of Gu Yunzhou's special Wen Palace, the size is not smaller than Jiang Liunian, a 6th-grade land. When he knew about it, he looked at Gu Yunzhou in surprise several times and said that their team really picked up a treasure this time.

Although the dinner was simple, it was also uniquely flavorful. A pot of broth bubbling on the stove, steam rising and emitting a fragrant aroma. Pancakes were carefully baked until warm, slightly charred on the outside and soft on the inside. Dried meat was turned over by the fire, and the fat dripped, sparking sparks and adding a touch of tempting smoky aroma. As the steam rose and the fragrance gradually spread, Shan Ze, who had left first, was the first to return.

"Wow, it smells so good! It's been a cold day, so it's nice to have something warm tonight. Aren't Zhuang Xian and the others back yet?" Shan Ze said as he deftly moved the stone blocking the entrance, leaving just enough space for him to slip through. This prevented the firelight from escaping, potentially attracting the attention of some unknown demon, and also ensured adequate ventilation to prevent the cave from becoming too stuffy.

"Brother Shan, you've set the trap. They haven't returned yet, but they should be soon!" Jiang Liunian said, his hands constantly working, carefully stacking the golden, crispy dried meat. The flickering flames illuminated the faces of those gathered around, adding a rare touch of warmth to the cold late autumn night. Although the night wind carried a hint of chill, by the campfire, body and soul were enveloped in a gentle warmth.

"I guess it's that brat Wu Ziyu who's dragging his feet again. No, I have to go and take a look. You two must pay attention to the movements around you. The situation is very different now. Since the demon and barbarian tribes have openly formed an alliance, the number of scouts they send out will only increase, not decrease. You must not slack off!" After saying this, he still felt uneasy. After giving his instructions, he flashed and quickly merged into the vast night.

The fire that Gu Yunzhou and his companions had lit was some distance from the cave entrance, making it difficult to detect even close to the entrance unless they were searching for it. After hearing Shan Ze's warning, the two chose not to remain huddled in the cave. Instead, they decided to step out of the shadows, using the cover of night as a cloak to explore outside.