Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 2281 - 2237: Encountering the Old Beggar Again

The ice bear’s corpse had already been thrown into the Magma River by him to use as a tool for crossing the river.

Now, the only delicious food left in his storage space was the white flood dragon.

He selected some of the prime parts of the white flood dragon and began roasting them.

After roasting for a while, a fragrant aroma filled the air, and golden oil oozed out.

Just the sight of it made one feel hungry.

Chen Yang couldn’t help but swallow a gulp of saliva; it had been a long time since he enjoyed something like this.

He picked up the roasted meat and was about to take a bite.

But just at that moment, a gust of black wind suddenly swept past him.

Chen Yang looked up but saw nothing.

"What was that?" Chen Yang asked, puzzled.

Because he was sure that something had just passed by, he just couldn’t see what it was.

"Never mind it."

He shook his head and looked down, ready to eat again.

At this moment, the black wind that had just swept past suddenly came back.

And it stopped right in front of Chen Yang.

When Chen Yang looked up, he immediately saw a face smiling brightly, though it was dirty and old.

"It’s you."

Chen Yang’s eyes widened, recognizing the person in front of him.

This messy old guy was the old beggar he encountered when he was hunting the ice bear back then, wasn’t it?

At that time, he had set up a trap and swindled a lot of meat from Chen Yang.

Unexpectedly, this time he came back when Chen Yang was grilling again.

"Hehe, young friend, we must be destined to meet; it’s such a coincidence we meet again," the old beggar said with a bright smile.

But it gave off the feeling that he had other intentions.

Chen Yang instinctively hid the roasted dragon meat behind him.

This old guy was quite crafty; he mustn’t let him eye it.

"Indeed quite a coincidence, but we don’t have any destiny. If you have something to do, just do it quickly; I’ll just lie here to rest for a while," Chen Yang immediately said.

"Hehe," the old beggar heard the implication in Chen Yang’s words; he wanted him to leave.

But how could he leave?

After a hehe laugh, he continued, "Young friend, don’t be so stingy. It’s fate that we met. So what’s wrong with sharing a couple of pieces of meat with me? I won’t eat for free. I can let you taste this."

The old beggar laughed, patting the gourd on his waist.

Upon seeing him say this, Chen Yang’s interest was piqued.

Because last time he tasted the wine from the old beggar’s gourd, and it was indeed good stuff.

Not only was the taste excellent, but also it had the effect of warming the body, beneficial for cultivation.

"If you put it that way, it does make sense, but not this piece; if you want to eat, roast your own; I can give you some meat," Chen Yang said.

"Okay, no problem; anyway, I am in no rush," the old beggar happily agreed.

Then he sat by the fire with Chen Yang.

Chen Yang took out some meat, and the old beggar took down the gourd from his waist.

They exchanged their items.

After taking the meat, the old beggar immediately skewered it with a wooden stick and placed it over the fire to roast.

He hadn’t even started, yet he was already drooling.

"Young friend, how come you have so many nice things? Last time was the ice bear, this time it’s the flood dragon. I am looking forward to our next meeting," the old beggar laughed.

Chen Yang just smiled and stayed silent, not answering his question.

He merely grabbed the wine gourd and took a big gulp.

He had given the meat, so drinking more was only fair.

After one sip of wine down his throat, Chen Yang felt very comfortable and started eating the previously roasted dragon meat.

Bite by bite of meat, gulp by gulp of wine, it was a perfect enjoyment.

It only made the old beggar envious beside him.

He kept swallowing his saliva, his eyes full of envy.

But he didn’t say anything like asking Chen Yang for a share; he just quietly increased the heat for grilling...

"Young friend, are you a student at Cangnan Academy?" After a moment of silence, the old beggar initiated the conversation again.

This time, Chen Yang responded to him.

"Yes, why?"

"Then why are you here? Didn’t you go to Chi Yang City to join the excitement?" the old beggar laughed.

"Your news is quite up-to-date, you old man. You even know what’s happening in Chi Yang City," Chen Yang replied without really answering, instead teasing with a laugh.

"Such a big event, who doesn’t know? It’s nothing special, but luckily you didn’t go, otherwise it would have been a wasted trip; there’s nothing left there, made this old man go for nothing," the old beggar sighed, shaking his head helplessly.

Chen Yang found it amusing and realized that this old guy had just come back from Chi Yang City.

"With your speed, old man, going to Chi Yang City is just a leg workout, right? What’s there to complain about," Chen Yang laughed.

"Hehe, you’re right," the old man chuckled and then casually added some firewood to the fire pit.

Seeing him smiling without any aura fluctuation from his body, Chen Yang couldn’t help but grow curious about his identity.

"Old man, every time I meet you, it’s around this forest. Could it be you’re from our academy too?" Chen Yang eyed the old man and asked.

The old man evidently didn’t expect Chen Yang to ask such a question, and his expression changed slightly before he finally smiled and said, "Hehe, sort of, sort of."

"Is it a yes or no, what does ’sort of’ mean?"

Chen Yang was a bit displeased; this old guy’s tone was too evasive.

"It’s just sort of," the old man said merrily, unconcerned with Chen Yang’s thoughts.

Chen Yang was speechless and could only continue to ask, "Then which area are you from? An elder? Or something else?"

"Hmm..."

The question seemed to stump the old man for a moment, making him think for quite some time.

After a long pause, he seemed to understand Chen Yang’s question and answered, "I don’t know how to answer you. Anyway, I am from your academy, but my area is this fierce beast mountain range, not part of your academy’s internal zones."

The old man’s answer left Chen Yang very puzzled.

However, seeing the man’s troubled look, Chen Yang decided not to press further.

Instead, he smiled and jokingly said, "This forest is your area; no wonder I always meet you here."

"Hehe, that’s right,"

The old man laughed lightly.

"Since you live here, does that mean you’re very knowledgeable about it?" Chen Yang continued to ask.

"Do I even need to say that? I’ve lived in this forest for most of my life. Is there a corner I haven’t been to?" the old man said matter-of-factly.

Hearing this, Chen Yang’s eyes lit up.

"That’s impressive; can you help me with something then?"

Chen Yang quickly followed up on the topic.

"No."

Chen Yang thought the old man was talkative and would surely agree with his request, but he refused before even hearing what it was about.

Chen Yang was taken aback by this.

The old man just laughed heartily.