"Crimson Scale, use Flame Charge!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the black bear lying in front of Lu Yuan and the others collapsed with a thud, its eyes wide open, clearly not realizing how it had been killed even in its death.
"Well done!"
Lu Yuan patted Chi Lin's head.
Then.
He took out three small bags of food from the warehouse, gave two bags to Xiao Yi and Chi Lin, and threw the last bag to Mu Ruxing.
"It's been most of the day, let's rest for a while and give the giant python some snacks."
Mu Ruxing accepted it with a look of delight.
He recognized the bag; it contained the special food that Lu Yuan had given him back then.
However, the monstrous python was too powerful, and releasing it would attract attention, so he could only send the food into the beast-taming space.
Sensing the joy emanating from the giant python, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
"Thank you, Pavilion Master."
Lu Yuan waved his hand, "Don't call me Pavilion Master when we're outside."
Mu Ruxing paused for a moment, then said, "Yes, Young Master Lu."
Lu Yuan nodded in satisfaction and glanced at the time.
"At our current pace, it should take us about three days to reach the Black Forest. We should spend the night in these mountains tonight. Since we still have some time, let's find a place to camp."
Mu Ruxing agreed.
After nightfall, the situation in the mountains will become even more dangerous, as no one knows what kind of monsters might come out.
Even though he's there to protect us, it's best to find a place to rest, just to be on the safe side.
After a short rest, I felt that my strength had mostly recovered.
Lu Yuan then decided to continue forward.
Just then.
A rustling sound came from behind, and a group of people walked over from a distance. The leader was actually an acquaintance.
"Boss Lu?" Chi Luan asked in surprise.
"Um……"
Lu Yuan recognized the girl in front of him as the one who had bid a high price for the Flame Bird at the auction last night, but after thinking for a long time, he realized that he didn't know her name at all.
"My name is Chi Luan. I never expected to run into you here."
Chi Luan chuckled and took the lead in introducing the animals.
“Lu Yuan,” Lu Yuan said with a smile, “It is indeed a coincidence.”
Chi Luan glanced at Mu Ruxing behind Lu Yuan, her eyes flashing slightly.
Where are you two headed?
"Go to the Black Forest."
Lu Yuan had no intention of hiding it.
This mountain road is a shortcut from Yunlei City to the Black Forest; even if he didn't say it, Chi Luan could guess it.
really.
Chi Luan showed no surprise whatsoever, but instead smiled and spoke.
"That's perfect! We're going to the Black Forest too, why don't we go together?"
These words were spoken.
Not only Lu Yuan, but even the people behind Chi Luan looked surprised.
"Miss! We still have a mission to complete, how can we travel with them?"
Chi Luan glanced at him sideways, and the boy who had spoken immediately fell silent and lowered his head.
"My subordinates are ignorant, Mr. Lu, please don't mind them."
Lu Yuan smiled gently, "It's alright, but thank you for your kindness, Miss Chi. I'm used to being alone, so I won't travel with you."
Chi Luan wanted to persuade him further, but seeing Lu Yuan's resolute expression, she finally chose to remain silent.
"In that case, I won't force you."
After saying that.
Chi Luan then led his people away.
After they left, Lu Yuan chose the opposite direction and continued on his way.
...
"Miss, that young man surnamed Lu is so ungrateful! You kindly invited him, and he actually dared to refuse!"
"Yes! Everyone treats you with utmost respect. Even if he's capable, he shouldn't be so arrogant!"
"Hmph! Just because they have a Heavenly Evolution level expert backing them up? Our Crimson Cloud Alliance isn't going to be trifled with!"
"Enough!"
As everyone was chatting animatedly, Chi Luan, who was walking in front, suddenly shouted.
The group fell silent instantly.
"Miss……"
"It seems I've been too lenient with you all, which has allowed you to speak so recklessly. Once we're done, you'll all go up the mountain to receive your punishment!"
Upon hearing this, the group immediately protested.
"Miss! What's so special about that young man surnamed Lu that makes you so wary of him?"
Chi Luan glanced back at them and said in a deep voice.
"Have you all forgotten what happened at the auction last night? Lu Yuan knocked away a Xuanzhen-level expert with just one move. Which of you could have done that?!"
The group looked at each other, heads bowed, and remained silent.
Seeing this, Chi Luan sighed and continued, "Moreover, you may not be able to sense it, but the man next to Lu Yuan is very likely also a Tianyan level expert."
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, the group was immediately shocked.
"Moreover, their goal might be the same as ours—to go to the Black Forest Secret Realm." Chi Luan frowned, her tone serious.
Not only that.
There was one thing that made her feel very uncomfortable while she was talking to Lu Yuan.
But because she couldn't pinpoint the exact problem, she didn't say anything.
"Then...Miss, what should we do now?"
Chi Luan did not answer, but pondered for a while before making a phone call.
"Uncle Pan, could you please come to the Black Forest?"
...
On the other side.
Lu Yuan and Mu Ruxing continued deeper into the area, fighting as they searched for a place to camp for the night.
"Young Master Lu, there's a small lake ahead. Let's rest there tonight." Mu Ruxing jumped down from the tree.
"Okay." Lu Yuan replied and led Xiao Yi and Chi Lin in the direction Mu Ruxing indicated.
Upon closer inspection, a lake indeed came into view.
"It's a pity this seems to be stagnant water; there are no fish in it. Otherwise, we could have grilled fish tonight," Mu Ruxing said with some regret.
"It's alright. Chi Lin just killed a grass-tea rabbit, so let's have roasted rabbit for dinner tonight." Lu Yuan smiled slightly.
"Alright! Tonight you'll get to try my cooking!"
As he spoke.
Mu Ruxing rolled up her sleeves and started working, while Lu Yuan set up camp nearby.
Soon, the aroma of roasted meat wafted out.
"It smells so good!"
Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh.
"Of course! Roasted rabbit is my specialty, come and have a taste!"
Mu Ruxing tore off a rabbit leg and was about to hand it to Lu Yuan.
Suddenly.
A gigantic figure burst forth from the lake!
Looking at the enormous figure before her, Mu Ruxing was filled with astonishment.
"This is……!"
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