Chapter 103 Song Family Village
Jiang Shang had an extraordinary skill in lighting a fire, but his ability to roast meat was quite average. Nezha, unable to bear it any longer, took out two handfuls of fine salt from his Qiankun Bag and went to the nearby mountain to gather some natural spices. He dried them with fire, tore them into pieces, and sprinkled them over the pork. Instantly, the aroma of the meat filled the air, making everyone’s mouths water.
"My young friend, I reckon your skills surpass your master’s by far. I’ll bet that even if Taiyi Zhenren himself were to roast meat, it wouldn’t taste as good as yours," Jiang Shang praised, giving a thumbs up. However, Nezha had little appetite for the meat, as the wild boar meat had an overpowering gamey smell that not even two layers of spice could mask.
This time, his journey to Zhaoge was originally to acquire that piece of meteorite containing the Star River Divine Sand from King Wu Cheng. He didn’t expect to encounter Jiang Ziya along the way, who lifted a prohibition off him.
Though the man was different from what he had imagined, judging a person cannot be based on first impressions alone.
"This trip to Zhaoge, who knows how many heroes we’ll encounter."
In Nezha’s heart, there was a hint of expectation. Upon reaching the post station, he wrote home to his mother, assuring her of his safety and telling her about his plans to broaden his horizons in Zhaoge, urging her not to worry.
Traveling for half a month, they encountered two groups of bandits. The bodyguards hired by the merchant caravan boss, who looked fierce with their treasured swords in hand, turned cowardly when confronted with real situations.
Yet, all eyes were on Wei Ben, who rode ahead.
Every time bandits appeared, Wei Ben would grasp his spear, lightly press his legs against the horse’s sides, and charge forward without saying a word, his expression unchanging. He thrust his spear fiercely, and after making a couple of passes, the bandits would invariably flee, leaving behind several dead bodies.
Whenever Wei Ben fought, Nezha watched keenly. He noticed that Wei Ben possessed innate divine power and fierce spear skills, making him a rare martial arts master.