stonecrandall Chapter 3 The Priest and the Boy?
Chapter 3 The Priest and the Boy?
But his heart had only just begun to settle down a little!
Another loud "BOOM" exploded!
And this time, it was accompanied by that roar.
Xiao Yan clearly heard a powerful yet peculiar roar mixed in with the others, as if someone was shouting something.
"His farts are like thunder!...Aba aba..."
"Someone's there!"
Xiao Yan was taken aback by what the person said, his curiosity piqued. He had thought he was in some remote mountain village, but it seemed that this place was not far from the area where humans lived.
"Should we go take a look?"
Once the thought arose, it spread uncontrollably.
It's good that it's getting dark, but with "Amen" there, we can leave at any time. Regardless of whether there's any negotiation, it's the first step in understanding this world.
Having made up his mind, Xiao Yan no longer hesitated.
He concealed himself and cautiously approached the direction from which the sound came, casually picking up the two rabbits and the bundle of blue silver grass. Even if the negotiation failed, leaving would still be a gain.
……
Soon, Xiao Yan hid behind a thicket of bushes, carefully parted the branches and leaves in front of him, and held his breath.
But the view ahead was still clearly visible.
A middle-aged man with a calm expression and a weathered face was accompanied by a thin, dark-skinned little boy.
But what was most eye-catching was the strange beast in front of the middle-aged man... well, it was shaped like a yellow pig, fat, and had short limbs.
"This...is a martial soul?" Xiao Yan stared without blinking, his expectations for a martial soul immediately waning.
Judging from the man's solemn expression and slightly pale face, it was clear that controlling this martial spirit had taken a considerable toll.
There seemed to be some indescribable smell lingering in the air, combined with the roaring sound of "farting like thunder" that had just been heard.
Xiao Yan's lips twitched slightly, and he roughly understood the source of the loud noise. At the same time, he raised his hand to cover his mouth and nose.
Their opponents were a group of wolf-shaped soul beasts with eerie green eyes and robust physiques. Their fur gleamed with a faint dark luster in the dim light. One of them, which was particularly large, was lying on the ground, clearly stunned by the "thunder" earlier.
The remaining wolves surrounded the two men and the beast, baring their teeth and growling, but intimidated by the power they had just displayed, they hesitated to move forward.
"Mistress, slowly back away."
The middle-aged man gave a low command, his eyes fixed on the wolf pack, and steadily guided the boy backward.
The dark-skinned, thin boy still showed lingering shock on his face, but his eyes remained relatively calm. He obediently followed behind, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the unconscious wolf king and the yellow boar spirit, a mixture of curiosity and contemplation in his eyes.
Although he didn't understand why they didn't take advantage of the situation to kill them, now was clearly not the time to ask...
Huh?! Someone's spying on us...
As he glanced unconsciously at the deeper shadow behind him, a faint purple glint flickered in his eyes.
The Purple Demon Eye is not yet fully developed, but in the dim forest, it allows him to see more clearly than ordinary people.
In that shadow, there seemed to be... a vague human figure, motionless, definitely not a tree or a rock!
Someone was lurking nearby! Tang San's pupils contracted, and he gripped the hidden weapon concealed under his sleeve, his heart set on something.
But on the surface, she tugged at Yu Xiaogang's sleeve, pointed towards the bushes where Xiao Yan had just hidden, and said quickly in a low voice, "Teacher, over there... there seemed to be someone there just now."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang felt a sudden chill in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face.
As he turned to adjust Luo Sanpao's position, he quickly glanced at the spot Tang San was pointing to.
As dusk deepened and the bushes grew densely, everything appeared normal at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, the outline of the patch of grass seemed subtly out of sync with its surrounding natural growth.
There are really people!
Yu Xiaogang's mind raced. He made a quick decision, maintaining his intimidating posture towards the wolves while taking a deep breath and speaking in a low, clear voice towards the shadows. His voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough to penetrate the gradually quieting woods:
"My friend over there! If you've come for this prey, we can cooperate and each get what we need."
"If it weren't for the fact that we are surrounded by wolves, please lend a hand out of consideration for our shared identity as Soul Masters."
"My name is Yu Xiaogang, also known as Master, and I have some reputation in the world of Soul Masters. I would never let my friend help me for nothing!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San became alert and waited for a response. Luo Sanpao also grunted and twisted his fat body, subtly shifting some of his attention toward the bushes.
However, after a few breaths, there was still no sound in the shadows, only the soft rustling of the wind through the grass. There was no response, nor any sign of anyone appearing or moving.
Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang frowned, but he didn't intend to persist. Otherwise, the wolf pack would realize what was happening and attack him as a group. He had already fired two shots today, making it three shots in one day!
The final shot is the trump card; it must be reserved as a fallback plan.
I have to cancel...
"retreat!"
Yu Xiaogang gave a low shout and continued his previous actions, slowly retreating under the watchful eyes of the wolves.
Xiao Yan, who had taken in all of this, focused his gaze on the unconscious wolf-shaped soul beast.
Saving people? Helping them? He doesn't have that ability.
But he has the ability to find bargains...
There are risks, but the benefits outweigh them. Once the two have retreated far enough and the wolf pack's attention has shifted, he will rush out, grab the wolf-colored soul beast, and instantly activate "Amen" to teleport back!
There will be no risk whatsoever!
Negotiations are also based on security, and the other party is clearly not in a safe situation...
and...
Xiao Yan felt a stinging pain in his eyes and a strange sense of nausea welled up inside him. "A person who attacks with farts... is definitely not a decent person."
If a fair-skinned boy like himself were to rashly show himself, he might also fall into her clutches, and his fate would probably not be much better than that of the dark-skinned, skinny boy...
And "Master"? What kind of title is that? It sounds like "priest"...
Xiao Yan squinted and carefully examined the middle-aged man's face. He couldn't see any of the demeanor or traces of a "master" on the man's face. Instead, he looked somewhat weathered. A master of emotions?
He doesn't need it, and he doesn't even look down on it...
The other party's actions didn't seem friendly at all... They talked a good game, saying they'd fight together, but that pig's ass was already pointed at me.
Xiao Yan held his breath and lowered his body even further.
As time passed, Yu Xiaogang and his apprentice were about to disappear into the jungle, which also attracted most of the wolf pack to surround them!
The figures of the wolves blocked the view between the wolf king and Yu Xiaogang and his apprentice!
"Now!"
A glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, and he no longer hesitated.
He bent over, gathered his fighting spirit, and suddenly exerted force with both legs, shooting straight out of the shadows of the bushes like an arrow released from a bow, with a clear target!
That enormous wolf king, limp and lifeless on the ground!
His movements were extremely fast and unexpected by the "wolf". It wasn't until he suddenly burst out and rushed several meters away that the nearest ghost wolf suddenly realized what was happening and let out a short howl.
But it was too late!
With a sliding tackle, Xiao Yan used the momentum to precisely pounce on the wolf king's side, and without hesitation, tightly embraced the furry but smelly neck.
It feels warm to the touch, and you can even feel the pulse beating.
"Walk!"
The mind frantically urged the pendant to move.
Almost at the same instant he embraced the wolf king and the thought arose in his mind—
"Buzz—!"
A familiar, faint sound echoed deep within my consciousness.
The pendant on his chest suddenly became hot, and the dark silver patterns shimmered with light. An invisible force suddenly spread out from him, enveloping him and the wolf king in his arms!
The space seemed to ripple like water.
The silver light flashed briefly and then vanished.
All that remained were the flattened grass and a few stray wolf hairs.
The sudden appearance and disappearance of the human figure and the wolf king left the surrounding ghost wolves stunned, their eerie green eyes filled with a bewilderment and astonishment that wild beasts could not comprehend.
The next moment, he was filled with boundless rage!
Just as Yu Xiaogang and Tang San were about to escape and disappear into the forest, they were about to relax when they suddenly turned around.
And pairs of eyes radiating scarlet light!
Suddenly facing off!
"Thunder is like a fart!!"