Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 366 Huang Yuntao

Chapter 366: Chapter 366 Huang Yuntao

Huang Yuntao groggily woke up, the first thing he saw was the massive sun umbrella.

He didn’t come to his senses immediately and stayed dazed for a while before finally turning over to sit up. He felt very light all over, as if he were fully rested, and his body seemed extremely relaxed and comfortable.

"Awake? Come over and have something to eat once you’re up," Shen Siyuan called back to him.

"Oh, sure, thank you."

Huang Yuntao sat up and went over to sit opposite Shen Siyuan. Seeing that there was not only food but also bowls and chopsticks ready, he sat down without hesitation.

Looking at the hot firepot on the table and the myriad of ingredients, he was internally awestruck but unceremoniously picked up his chopsticks and fished out a meatball from the pot.

"You’ve got a weak constitution; you probably haven’t had breakfast yet, right?"

"I haven’t eaten since last night," Huang Yuntao replied.

"Have a can." Shen Siyuan grabbed a can of beer from the side and passed it over.

Huang Yuntao thanked him and took the can. It was ice-cold in his hand, which was a surprise.

However, he didn’t ask any questions, instead, he opened the beer, took a gulp, and felt a refreshing cool from the inside out.

At the same time, while drinking his beer, he couldn’t help but glance over at the two little ones huddled together.

"Aren’t they eating?" Huang Yuntao asked curiously.

"Don’t mind them, just eat. There are dipping sauces on the side; help yourself to whatever you want," Shen Siyuan said.

"Thank you."

Huang Yuntao thought everything was really well-prepared.

Then he proceeded to eat and drink heartily, not acting reserved at all or showing his previous pathetic look of trying to plead for apprenticeship.

This took Shen Siyuan by surprise.

"Have you come to understand?" Shen Siyuan asked with a smile.

"Things like fate, if it’s mine, it won’t escape; if it’s not, no amount of pleading will bring it. Better to fill up the belly first and foremost," Huang Yuntao said.

"That makes sense." Shen Siyuan laughed heartily.

Then he picked up his beer and said, "Come on, let’s toast."

Huang Yuntao quickly picked up his can to clink with Shen Siyuan.

Then both of them buried themselves in eating and drinking.

But soon, Huang Yuntao was full. Seeing that Shen Siyuan had no intention of slowing down, and as the surrounding food was gradually being cleared away, he marveled to himself.

"Are you full?" Shen Siyuan asked.

"Yes, full. Thank you for your hospitality. Let me pay you," Huang Yuntao said.

Shen Siyuan waved his hand and said, "Like you said, meeting is fate; consider this my treat."

"Thank you. And how should I address you, Master?" Huang Yuntao carefully inquired.

His thoughts became lively again after being well-fed and well-drunk.

"My name is Shen Siyuan," Shen Siyuan did not conceal.

"Master Shen, nice to meet you; I am Huang Yuntao. You can just call me Little Huang."

"Little Huang, Little Huang, hehe..."

Dou Dou and Duoduo started laughing to the side upon hearing his name, which easily sparked amusing associations.

Those little yellow mongrel dogs are all called Little Huang.

Huang Yuntao quickly tried to rectify, "Or you can call me Yuntao, that’s what everyone goes by."

Shen Siyuan nodded, "You don’t need to call me Master Shen, I am only one year older than you, just call me Brother Shen. Calling me ’master’ sounds like you’re talking to a charlatan."

"Master... no, Brother Shen, you’re only a year older than me?" Huang Yuntao was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Shen Siyuan nodded, knowing he was one year older because Huang Yuntao had mentioned that morning that he was twenty-five this year.

Shen Siyuan nodded and then continued eating.

The food that’s been taken out cannot be put back; it all has to be eaten.

"Brother Shen is a year older than me and already has Tongtian skills. I’m only a year younger than you, but I am aimless, wandering around, and have achieved nothing..." Huang Yuntao lamented while sneakily glancing at Shen Siyuan’s expression.

"Didn’t you say before that you’ve been to over a hundred countries by the age of twenty-five?"

"It wasn’t over a hundred countries, it was over a hundred cities. At most, I’ve been to around sixty or seventy countries. There are still many places I haven’t visited yet." Huang Yuntao hurriedly replied modestly.

"Do you like traveling?" Shen Siyuan asked curiously.

"Yes, I like seeing different landscapes, meeting different people."

Huang Yuntao nodded eagerly. If it weren’t for a real passion for it, who would idle away, roaming the world? In reality, traveling is not an easy task.

"Don’t you go to school?"

With the way he travels, the holidays would never be enough.

"I’m not very good at studying, so I just quit. It’s a waste of time to stay in school. It’s said that one should ’read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles.’ I can’t manage the books, but traveling ten thousand miles is no problem for me..."

Seemingly worried that Shen Siyuan might look down on him, Huang Yuntao quickly added, "But just because I don’t go to school doesn’t mean I don’t study. In these years of traveling around, I’ve not only gained a lot of knowledge but also self-taught myself six languages. I won’t claim to be fluent in all of them, but communicating with locals is no problem at all..."

"Impressive."

This made Shen Siyuan view him in a new light, remembering how he himself struggled to pass the English Level Four exam after three or four attempts.

"Hehe, thanks, it’s mainly a personal hobby," said Huang Yuntao modestly.

But he never mentioned continuing on the journey.

He didn’t bring it up, but that didn’t mean Shen Siyuan wouldn’t. After chatting for a while and noticing it was getting late, Shen Siyuan said, "You should continue your journey. I still have to clean up here."

This was a polite way of sending someone away.

Naturally, Huang Yuntao caught on, knowing that he couldn’t keep pretending to be foolish.

So he said, "Brother Shen, may I join you on your hike?"

"With me?"

"Yes, with you. I don’t mean anything by it, just want to learn more. You know, I’ve been to many places over the years, and you’re the most remarkable person I’ve ever met," Huang Yuntao quickly explained.

Shen Siyuan thought for a moment and said, "If you follow me, you might have a rough time because I won’t always take the main roads; I might take some trails through the wild."

"It’s okay... It’s okay. I’m in pretty good shape, and for someone who loves hiking like I do, enduring hardship is no problem," Huang Yuntao replied.

Shen Siyuan was well aware of his physical condition, so he nodded in agreement.

But still, he laid down some ground rules.

"You can see what you see, and being curious is fine. But if I don’t explain, don’t ask. Of course, you are free to leave whenever you want."

"Of course, of course..."

Seeing that Shen Siyuan agreed, Huang Yuntao was so excited he almost jumped for joy.

"Duoduo, Dou Dou, help me take the plates to the stream," Shen Siyuan called out.

The reason he rested here was that there was a stream nearby.

"I’ll do it... I’ll do it..." Huang Yuntao quickly stood up.

Although he said so, Dou Dou and Duoduo were not idle either; after all, working was a way to pass the boring time for them.

Apart from the pot’s bottom, which was somewhat troublesome, the other plates were easy to clean. With a handful of dead grass stirred in the pot, most of the grease was removed. When washed in the stream, it even attracted many small fish, which thrilled the two little ones.

Whether it’s his nature or his desire to get along with the kids, Huang Yuntao volunteered to help the two little ones catch fish, quickly earning their fondness.

Although they didn’t catch any fish, they did catch a few small shrimp, and in addition, they found several smooth pebbles, which delighted the two little ones.

"Are you good with children?"

"My sister’s child is about their age; when I’m home and free, I’m the one who takes care of them," Huang Yuntao said.

Shen Siyuan nodded in approval; a person who likes children can’t be all that bad.

"What should we do with all this stuff?"

Seeing the pile of things remaining after tidying up, Huang Yuntao couldn’t help but be curious.

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