Chapter 16 Escape (2)
They traveled all the way to the outer edge of the Yuxu Mountains, then turned left and right, traversing rocks and climbing slopes for dozens of miles, until they saw a dilapidated forest of scorched grass, where a thatched hut surrounded by green vines and drafty from all sides stood, and Huang Pinjie stopped.
She poked her head into the house, looked at the dilapidated objects inside, nervously shook the bell hanging in the house, then shielded Ji Er's family under the magic fox, and lay on the ground to wait.
Ji Rong was struggling to breathe under the weight of Ji Er, Qing Shi, and Ji Zhuang, but she dared not ask any further questions as their expressions were grave.
Fortunately, not long after, a man exclaimed in surprise, "You are... Huang Da? You're finally back!"
Huang Pinjie poked her head out of the thatched hut, nodded to the man, then rubbed against his paws affectionately. She then nuzzled against him, expertly pulled out a handkerchief, covered her head, and hummed.
The man laughed and said, "Did you get into trouble?"
After saying that, he chanted an incantation, and the handkerchief instantly grew larger, covering Huang Pinjie's head. Huang Pinjie quickly returned to her original form and released Ji Er and the others.
Maintaining her enormous beast form for too long was causing Huang Pinjie to lose a lot of spiritual energy. If it continued for too long, her Dao Core would not be able to withstand it.
The man looked at Ji Er's family with bright eyes and said, "Huang Da, you're awesome!"
You know you brought me prey back. Ever since you left, I've been desperately short of beast-testing pills. Your bringing them here this time is like a godsend.
"Big Yellow, you're so kind! I'll give you extra food later, it'll definitely cure you!"
After saying that, he happily shouted to the sky again.
Ji Rong looked up and stared at the man in front of her, who had a topknot, yellow markings on his face, a powerful aura, and a wagging tail... lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Ji Erqingshi and Ji Zhuang were already trembling with fear.
Huang Pinjie yelled at the man in dissatisfaction, "Shan Zhongfeng, don't go too far! Take a good look, this is my baby bird!"
Upon hearing this, Shan Zhongfeng shook his head and said, "This is bad, this is bad. The fox is raising colorful chickens as his offspring."
Why do you always like raising pheasants? They're not very talented and don't live long.
Huang Pinjie was so angry that she suddenly swung her claws at Shan Zhongfeng, grabbed Ji Er and said, "Aren't you the same? You are clearly a tiger, but you always want to raise me, this fox, as a drug slave."
Don't think that just because you've done me a little favor, you can spew nonsense.
Open your eyes wide and take a good look! This is the one I raised back then!
Upon hearing this, Shan Zhongfeng sniffed around in disbelief, exclaiming in surprise, "It really is! Ji Er, you're only at the Illusionary Transformation Realm, how come you're still alive?"
After smelling them, he frowned, shook his head, and pointed at Qing Shi and Ji Rong, saying, "Huang Da, didn't you only raise one Ji Er in the past? What's going on with these two? Why do they look like they're from Qingluan Peak?"
Huang Pinjie smiled with relief upon hearing this and said, "Guess?"
Upon hearing this, Shan Zhongfeng's pupils dilated: "You brought this back from the explosion site of that old bastard Feng Lie?!"
Huang Pinjie said nonchalantly, "These are Ji Er's husband and child. You never cared about them before, and now you find out? It's too late!"
"Give me the Hidden Universe Technique, four high-quality storage bags filled with good spiritual materials, and some poison pills. I want to take them with me."
Upon hearing this, Shan Zhongfeng was furious. His eyes narrowed and his mouth gaped wide.
Ji Er was terrified. She timidly cried out, "Mountain Lord, please calm your anger."
Shan Zhongfeng thought these few were a huge problem, and as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he thrust out his claws.
Huang Pinjie immediately revealed his fox form, blocking Ji Er and the others, and sneered at Shan Zhongfeng: "You tiger usually flatter me with nice words, but when it comes to trouble you show your claws to me. Luckily I didn't believe your nonsense!"
Don't worry, I didn't bring my family to seek refuge with you this time. The Fire Fox Clan wants to transfer me to Danzhou to protect the Third Miss. I'll take the things and leave. I won't stay here.
If we die in this area, you'll be in even more trouble explaining yourself!
Upon hearing this, Shan Zhongfeng immediately retracted his claws and said awkwardly, "Huang Da, it wasn't that I didn't want to take you with me that day, but Master wouldn't allow it."
Huang Pinjie looked at the timid tiger and said coldly, "Give me the things quickly."
Shan Zhongfeng immediately raised his head and wagged his tail, saying, "I blew up the old man's alchemy furnace again. I can go get it, but you have to let me test the pills."
The pills from the mountain peak were not to be tested. Although the reward was generous, ninety percent of them were poisonous, and the remaining one percent had strange effects.
Their future is uncertain, and they need to conserve their energy.
Therefore, Huang Pinjie decisively shook her head and refused, and the atmosphere between the two became increasingly cold and unpleasant.
Seeing that Shan Zhongfeng's claws were about to be revealed, his eyes were dark and uncertain.
Huang Pinjie suddenly smiled and leaned forward, hooking her claws onto Shan Zhongfeng's back. She whispered in his ear, "How about this? I need to hurry on my way and can't test the pills for you."
But you should know that I only have a few years left to live. Before I die, I will inform you to come and retrieve my inner core, so that your wish may be fulfilled, and it will also be a way of repaying the kindness you showed me back then. How about it?"
Upon hearing this, Shan Zhongfeng immediately put on a tender expression and said, "Huang Da, you are so kind! I knew I hadn't misjudged you! It wasn't for nothing that I endured so many beatings to refine pills for you and heal you. You wait here, and I will go and get the treasure for you right away."
In just one day, Shan Zhongfeng brought Huang Pinjie the item she wanted. He swung his big tail, grabbed Huang Pinjie's hand, and said coquettishly, "This is the 'Hidden Universe Technique' you asked for. Don't forget your promise."
He was so tall and strong, yet he acted so coy and awkward in front of Huang Pinjie, who was relatively petite and had an old appearance. It almost made Ji Rong want to vomit.
Huang Pinjie clearly couldn't stand his behavior either. She turned slightly to the side, nodded, and was about to make a solemn vow.
Shan Zhongfeng quickly stopped him, saying, "Huang Da, I believe you. Don't swear. Take the things and leave quickly. Go to Yashui. If you stay any longer, that old man might see you again, and you won't be able to leave today."
After saying that, the mountain peaker enthusiastically took out a magical artifact that looked like a birdcage from his sleeve, saying that he would lend it to her temporarily to raise colorful chickens on the road, and also gave her a lot of pills to feed the chickens.
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