stonecrandall Chapter 440 The Licking Beast Attacks
Chapter 440 The Licking Beast Attacks
Chapter 440 The Licking Beast Attacks
"Haha, then we won't stand on ceremony."
Zhao Wuji laughed loudly, cupped his hands in greeting, and then turned to Oscar with a wink:
"You brat, hurry up!"
Oscar was overjoyed and quickly took out the short blade that Zhao Wuji had given him earlier. He ended the life of the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent with one strike, then sat down cross-legged and began to absorb the soul ring that had been extracted from the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent after its death.
With Zhao Wuji protecting him, he didn't need to worry about his safety.
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"still."
Chaotianxiang lightly leaped into the center of the fighting arena and came to Meng Yiran's side.
"Grandma, I lost. I've lost my spirit ring."
Meng Yiran seemed somewhat lost and dejected, her mood quite low.
Chao Tianxiang turned her head to look at the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent that Oscar had killed and the spirit ring it had extracted, and then looked at Oscar who had begun to absorb the spirit ring. A hint of killing intent appeared in her eyes.
However, upon seeing Zhao Wuji standing beside Oscar, who resembled a burly brown bear, she restrained herself.
Seeing her granddaughter's dejected expression, Chao Tianxiang sighed, stepped forward, patted her shoulder, and comforted her:
"Yiran, don't be discouraged. Losing is losing. It's okay if you lose your spirit ring. Grandma will find you a better one."
After Chao Tianxiang finished speaking, she turned to look at Ye Qifeng, who was still in the middle of the room. Her sharp gaze fell on the snake staff in Ye Qifeng's hand, and the meaning in her eyes was self-evident.
Ye Qifeng understood immediately and quickly stepped forward to return the snake staff to Meng Yiran.
"Your caduceus."
Meng Yiran remained silent, not immediately reaching out to take the snake staff. Her small face, no bigger than a palm, held a hint of resentment and reproach. She stared at Ye Qifeng's handsome face for a long time before angrily taking back the snake staff that Ye Qifeng had handed her.
It must be said that Meng Yiran is very beautiful.
Her features were three-dimensional, delicate and exquisite. Beneath her long eyelashes were a pair of large, blue-gray eyes that matched her hair color, as pure and dazzling as gemstones.
Although petite, she had a full and rounded chest, a slender waist like a willow swaying in the breeze, round and perky buttocks, and long, shapely, and agile legs. Even with a hint of anger on her pretty face, her charm was not diminished in the slightest.
Ye Qifeng gave an embarrassed smile and sincerely apologized:
"I'm sorry I made you lose a rare spirit ring, but I'll find a way to make it up to you."
"snort--"
Meng Yiran clearly didn't believe it, snorted coldly, and turned her head away, indicating that she didn't want to talk.
She's in a bad mood right now. Compensation? What compensation? You better explain yourself clearly, are you kidding me? Haha, men's words are deceitful.
Chao Tianxiang, who was standing nearby, naturally heard what Ye Qifeng said, but like Meng Yiran, she didn't take it seriously. Instead, she was more interested in Ye Qifeng as a person.
"Young man, there's no need for compensation. I'm not that petty. Since it was a fair fight, we accept the loss. Even if there is to be compensation, the blame lies with the person responsible, not you."
"However, I am more interested in you, young man."
"I can't sense any soul power from you, yet your strength is so much greater than before. I wonder what level your soul power has reached?"
"Also, what method did you use to conceal your presence?"
"May I ask you something?"
Meng Yiran's little ears immediately perked up with curiosity, clearly eager to know just how strong Ye Qifeng had become.
He looked to be about the same age as me, yet in the previous match, I was no match for him at all.
His attacks had no effect whatsoever; they couldn't even break through his defenses, nor could they force him to use his Martial Soul.
This person seems abnormally strong.
This was the first time Meng Yiran had encountered someone her age who was stronger than her, so she naturally became curious about Ye Qifeng and wanted to find out just how much stronger he was than her.
Unfortunately, Ye Qifeng certainly wouldn't tell them.
"This... I'm sorry, senior, please forgive me for not being able to tell you, it's my secret."
Faced with the question posed by Snake Granny Chaotianxiang, Ye Qifeng slowly shook his head, indicating that he refused to answer, as he did not want to reveal his strength for the time being.
"It's alright, everyone has their own secrets. I was being presumptuous."
Chao Tianxiang was slightly taken aback, but seeing that Ye Qifeng didn't want to talk about it, she didn't press him.
Meng Yiran was somewhat disappointed and pouted unhappily.
"Your name is Ye Qifeng, right? I'm asking you, why did you only defend and not attack just now? You're clearly much stronger than me. If you had attacked, I probably would have been defeated very quickly, wouldn't I?"
After a moment of silence, Meng Yiran finally couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering her.
In the fight just now, she was on the offensive the whole time, while Ye Qifeng was on the defensive the entire time and never attacked her once.
Although she lost the fight, she had a great time and learned a lot from it, gaining valuable insights and recognizing many of her shortcomings.
This gave her a strange feeling, as if Ye Qifeng was guiding her.
This feeling was exactly the same as when my grandparents trained and taught me combat skills, pointing out my weaknesses and flaws.
"Uh, well, I just felt it wasn't right to steal your spirit ring, so I thought I'd be your sparring partner so you could vent your anger and calm down."
Ye Qifeng chuckled and replied.
"I see, you're smart to know what's good for you."
Hearing Ye Qifeng's answer, Meng Yiran suddenly felt much better, and a smile quickly appeared on her lips. Mainly because he was handsome and spoke nicely.
"But I've remembered your offer of compensation. I'm not as magnanimous as Grandma; I hold grudges very well. You'd better not forget it, or else... hmph—"
Meng Yiran proudly waved her little fist.
"Definitely, definitely!"
Ye Qifeng patted his chest lightly to make a promise, then suddenly seemed to remember something, and immediately whispered to Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran in a voice only the three of them could hear:
"By the way, Senior Snake Granny, Miss Meng, there is some news that I feel I need to tell you, but I hope you will keep it to yourself."
"What news?"
Upon hearing this, Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran, grandmother and granddaughter, both looked up at him.
"Soon, the soul beasts inhabiting this nearby forest are very likely to riot. Be careful then and pay attention to your safety."
"Night Wind said softly."
"What? A riot of soul beasts? Are you sure?"
Upon hearing this, Chaotianxiang immediately lost her balance.
"How did you know?"
Meng Yiran also gasped softly, looking at Ye Qifeng in surprise.
"I'm not 100% sure, just a possibility, and it should happen in the next few days. As for how I know this, I can't tell you."
Ye Qifeng answered their questions, then changed the subject and said:
"However, I suggest that you do not go any deeper into the forest. Also, remember to pay close attention to changes in the surrounding environment."
"You can find Senior Dragon Lord first. With Senior Dragon Lord there, I believe you will be much safer."
Chao Tianxiang didn't speak, but frowned deeply, her expression becoming serious, as if she was pondering whether Ye Qifeng's words were credible.
"Hmph, fine, we won't say. But we'll be careful."
Meng Yiran snorted softly at Ye Qifeng's refusal to reveal the source of the information about the soul beast uprising. Regardless of whether she believed it or not, she still emphasized that she and her grandmother would be careful.
"That's all I have to say. The rest is up to you, Senior Snake Granny and Miss Meng. I'm going back over there now."
After saying this, Ye Qifeng decided not to stay any longer and prepared to return to Zhu Zhuqing's side.
Seeing that he wasn't by Zhu Zhuqing's side, Dai Mubai seemed to be getting restless and wanted to go and bother her. He had to go and check on him.
"Miss Meng, you should hurry up and recover your soul power. I have a feeling we'll meet again soon."
Before returning to Shrek Academy, Ye Qifeng looked at Meng Yiran and smiled softly at her.
"Who wants to see you again? Humph—"
Meng Yiran tossed her head arrogantly and said irritably, but for some reason, she felt a strange sense of anticipation in her heart. Well, mainly because he was handsome and strong.
Ye Qifeng smiled calmly, not minding the impoliteness in her words. He shook his head slightly and turned back to Zhu Zhuqing's side.
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"Grandma, is what he said believable? Will the nearby spirit beasts really riot?"
Watching Ye Qifeng walk back to Shrek Academy, Meng Yiran turned to her grandmother and asked her softly.
There was a clear hint of worry in his tone.
Her Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent Soul Ring was stolen, and she still hadn't found a new one. She had to keep searching, but if the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest went on a rampage, she and her grandmother would be in danger.
Chaotianxiang frowned and said seriously:
"When we chased the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent along the way, the other spirit beasts nearby were all calm, and Grandma couldn't see any signs of them becoming agitated. However, this isn't always the case."
"Therefore, it's better to believe it's true than not to believe it's not. We must be even more careful from now on."
Meng Yiran was startled:
"Ah, should we continue searching for soul beasts, or should we retreat first?"
After a moment of silence, Chaotianxiang said:
"Alright, Yiran, you should focus on meditating to restore your soul power first, and then we'll go find your grandfather. Once we find him, we'll ask for his opinion and then make a decision."
"Um."
Meng Yiran softly agreed.
Afterwards, led by Chaotianxiang, Meng Yiran found a clean place near Shrek Academy and his group, sat down cross-legged, and meditated to recover her lost soul power and replenish her energy.
Next, whether dealing with a possible riot of soul beasts or continuing to search for soul beasts and hunt for the third soul ring, you will need to have sufficient soul power and full energy to absorb soul rings more easily and safely.
Chao Tianxiang stood quietly to the side, silently protecting her granddaughter while keeping an eye on Shrek Academy and his group to prevent them from being ambushed.
Of course, her vigilance was mainly directed at Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji stood beside Oscar, protecting him as he absorbed the Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent's spirit ring. His Mighty Vajra Bear martial spirit remained in a summoning posture, and he watched Chaotianxiang with equal vigilance.
The two were on high alert, creating a silent standoff.
The other students at Shrek Academy, having nothing else to do, also sat down cross-legged and began meditating and cultivating.
Ye Qifeng led Zhu Zhuqing a short distance away from the Shrek group to avoid being caught in the crossfire of the Titan Giant Ape that might appear at any moment.
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It didn't take long.
Meng Yiran woke up from her meditation.
She didn't lose much soul power and quickly recovered to her full strength.
"Yiran, we should go now. Let's go find your grandfather first."
As dusk approached, upon seeing her granddaughter awaken, Chao Tianxiang immediately spoke up, her tone slightly anxious.
The grandmother and granddaughter had been separated from Long Gong Meng Shu for quite some time, and Ye Qifeng's recent reminder made Chao Tianxiang feel a sense of urgency. No matter what, she had to find Long Gong as soon as possible and tell him the news.
"Um."
Meng Yiran gave a soft "hmm" and glanced casually in the direction where Ye Qifeng was.
Noticing Meng Yiran's gaze, Ye Qifeng knew she was about to leave. He waved goodbye and didn't pay her any more attention, knowing they would meet again soon anyway.
Meng Yiran subconsciously wanted to wave in response, but she restrained herself and just nodded lightly. For some reason, her mood suddenly dropped again, and she stood back beside her grandmother without saying a word.
Seeing her granddaughter's downcast mood, Chao Tianxiang assumed it was because the Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent's spirit ring had been stolen, and she couldn't help but feel even more resentful towards Shrek Academy and his group.
After a while.
Chao Tianxiang glanced at Zhao Wuji, who was protecting Oscar, and coldly took her leave.
"Fudo Myo-o, the green hills remain unchanged, the green waters flow forever, we will meet again."
Having said that, without waiting for Zhao Wudi's reply, Chao Tianxiang activated her soul power, took her granddaughter Meng Yiran and soared into the air, quickly disappearing into the depths of the dense forest.
When Zhao Wudi heard Chao Tianxiang suddenly say goodbye, he was stunned. Just as he was about to raise his hand to make a farewell gesture, Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran, the grandmother and granddaughter, disappeared without a trace.
Sensing the underlying threat in Chaotianxiang's words, Zhao Wuji rubbed his forehead, feeling a bit of a headache. However, a second later, he dismissed it, nonchalantly waving his large, fan-like hand.
"Bring on the revenge, who's afraid of who?"
"However, by the time you bring that old bastard Long Gong here, we'll be long gone. Only a fool would stay here and wait for you."
Zhao Wuji was a fearless person. Back when he was roaming the mainland, he did all sorts of bad things. Otherwise, he wouldn't have provoked the Spirit Hall to take action against him and put him on the wanted list.
Stealing someone's soul ring is something he doesn't even bother with.
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Not long after Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran left.
After absorbing the spirit ring, Oscar successfully advanced to the level of a thirty-first-level spirit master and gained his third spirit skill, the Flying Mushroom Sausage, which provides flight ability equivalent to that of a Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent and lasts for one minute.
Oscar sincerely thanked Night Wind.
Not long after, Tang San also woke up from his meditation and told everyone that he had successfully broken through to level 30, shocking the Shrek Academy members.
Taking advantage of the fact that it wasn't too late, the group, led by Zhao Wuji, left their original location and found a safe place about ten miles away to set up camp.
The next morning, the group embarked on another journey to find spirit beasts, aiming to hunt for Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing, whose spirit power had reached level 30, to obtain their third spirit rings.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. In the next two days, they didn't encounter any suitable spirit beasts for Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San.
As night fell, the group set up camp to rest once again.
I thought this time would be as peaceful and smooth as the previous days, but unexpectedly, an accident happened.
"Everyone, get out of the tent immediately, quick!"
In the dead of night, Zhao Wuji, who was on night watch, seemed to sense something. His expression suddenly changed drastically, and he hurriedly let out a low roar towards the direction of the tent. Immediately afterward, the Mighty Vajra Bear Martial Soul was summoned and instantly possessed him.
"What's wrong?"
The Shrek Seven Devils immediately leaped out and quickly arrived behind Zhao Wuji. For a moment, they looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.
Ye Qifeng also brought Zhu Zhuqing out of the tent, but instead of getting close to Shrek Academy's group, they kept their distance.
Especially away from that rogue rabbit, Xiao Wu.
Ye Qifeng, of course, knew why Zhao Wuji was suddenly so startled.
Because of that licking beast from the Titan Ape
coming.
(End of this chapter)