Starting from Robinson Crusoe

It was obvious that Paul, carrying the Three-headed Saw-toothed Tiger, did not possess this ability. Therefore, to ensure safety, he had to stay away from areas of unknown danger and leave these places to Chen Zhou to handle.

Although Chen Zhou’s instructions seemed like a parent admonishing a child, what he said was based on facts, undeniable even if they weren’t pleasing to hear.

Moreover, Paul had always obeyed orders.

Except for when he disobeyed orders in the Black Forest, enduring the Black-robed Man’s attacks in silence, Chen Zhou otherwise felt relatively assured—

After all, there wasn’t any of the Slavs’ favorite strong liquor here.

And in the absence of alcohol, the Slavs were somewhat trustworthy.

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He advanced at a forced march pace towards the location where Bi Kai was situated.

Aside from wanting to quickly verify his ideas, Chen Zhou was ultimately uncertain, fearing that the Strong Regeneration Injection might only heal physical injuries but not expel poison. If by then Bi Kai’s body healed but he died from poisoning, the loss would be maximized for him.

On the other hand, as the winter dragged on, the potential for snow and ice to consume everything also increased.

Whether leaving a day earlier or traveling dozens of kilometers more could reduce the probability of being trapped by a blizzard, at times like this, Chen Zhou didn’t deliberately maintain physical energy, nor aimed for sustainability. As long as he could move quickly, even if it meant exhaustion, it was worth it.

A journey of nearly 260 kilometers rapidly shortened under Chen Zhou’s frightening speed, and in less than three days, he reached his destination.

This time, before ascending the mountain, Chen Zhou spotted a herd of Great Horned Deer.

They were gathered at the foot of the cliff, some licking rock salt, others grazing with their heads down, while some were raising their heads in vigilance.

On the back of a doe, Bi Kai, who had shaved his long beard leaving only some short whiskers, was tending to the herd. Upon seeing him from a distance, he immediately drove the deer over to Chen Zhou.

As he got closer, Bi Kai instantly dismounted the deer even before it could steady itself, kneeling with a thud before Chen Zhou.

Chen Zhou hurriedly helped him up, but Bi Kai stubbornly refused to rise until he respectfully kowtowed three times before standing up with an excited expression.

He first inquired if Chen Zhou was responsible for his recovery.

Having received many kneelings from subordinates on the isolated island, facing respectful gestures from a peer, especially someone he quite admired, made Chen Zhou feel a bit embarrassed.

Knowing there was no excuse for Bi Kai’s overnight recovery, he admitted to it, then swiftly took out the antidote to change the subject, asking if Bi Kai’s poisoning had also been cured.

Once Bi Kai answered, saying not only had his injuries healed but the poison had also been cured, not allowing him to express gratitude, Chen Zhou quickly diverted the topic again—

He removed the Longbow on his back, revealing the Crow Feather Arrows in the quiver, stating that he had come to fulfill his promise, to bury Gao Yao’s family heirloom Treasure Bow with him.

The deceased were significant, concerning a departed person, Bi Kai’s expression immediately darkened. He remained silent but whistled, leading the Great Horned Deer herd to guide Chen Zhou along.

Gao Yao’s new grave was made with care, and after moving away the "tombstone" placed on top and opening the grave, a simple thin coffin could be seen.

Looking at the patched coffin covered by soil, even though Chen Zhou only had a brief encounter with Gao Yao, he felt a bit melancholy.

The Huaxia people valued returning to one’s roots. This "fellow countryman" from a different time and space left here has lost the chance to return home.

"You’ve been in these mountains and forests long. You must know some good timber. Later, take me to it, and I’ll make a good coffin for Brother Gao."

Taking the Longbow quiver away from the coffin, Chen Zhou said.

"Your great kindness, I thank you on behalf of Brother Gao!"

Bi Kai knelt again and gave a deep bow.

This time, Chen Zhou did not discourage him, only letting out a deep sigh.

Before Bi Kai led him to find the timber, Chen Zhou looked again at the long stone slab moved aside, seeing the words still written with charcoal pencil, he took it upon himself to carve the tombstone as well.

Carving a tombstone requires not only sturdy tools but also strength and endurance, in which he was much stronger than Bi Kai.

After replacing Gao Yao’s coffin and burying him with the Bow and Arrows, it also relieved Chen Zhou of a concern.

Chen Zhou asked himself that since coming to this world, he hadn’t owed anyone any favor, except taking Gao Yao’s Bow, which indirectly caused Gao Yao’s death, leaving a knot in his heart.

For him, doing these things was not only fulfilling a promise and expressing a bond, but also a form of self-comfort.

He even repaired the shanty a bit and on Gao