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Ye Tian explained enthusiastically, and Lin the Elder listened intently, captivated by the information. Having lived for over seventy years, it was his first time hearing so much about spiritual herbs. He felt an overwhelming desire to be reborn and harness the power of these herbs; at his age, how could he still be stuck as a Second-Stage Martial Artist?
"Alright, that's enough for today. If you're interested, we can continue when we get back," Ye Tian said, concerned that Lin the Elder might not remember everything if he overwhelmed him with too much information. Unbeknownst to them, the day had slipped away, and they had spent an entire day in the Forest.
"Sure, I'll make you some oil-splashed noodles when we get back," Lin the Elder replied cheerfully, even the deep lines on his face relaxing significantly.
"Haha, that sounds great! Speaking of which, I am actually quite hungry," Ye Tian said, patting his stomach. Since they hadn't gathered any filling spiritual herbs or fruits, their lunch consisted only of a few ordinary wild fruits.
Just as they were about to head down the mountain and return home, Footsteps stirred suddenly, and Ye Tian became alert.
Lin the Elder was startled and quickly asked what was wrong. Ye Tian remained silent but raised a finger to his lips to signal him to be quiet.
Having experienced many trials himself, Lin the Elder soon sensed the presence of danger. However, lacking Crimson Dragon Golden Blood, his ability to perceive beasts was almost nonexistent.
"There are powerful beasts nearby; we might be in for some trouble today," Ye Tian said seriously.
"What kind of beast?!" Lin the Elder seemed unable to hide his excitement. Although he claimed to go into the mountains for firewood every day, his true intention was to search for beast cubs.
Ye Tian casually glanced at Lin the Elder, feeling a stir in his heart but not showing it. After carefully discerning for a moment, he said, "It's a Earth Level Three, equivalent to a Five-Stage Martial Artist."
"Moreover, this beast is quite cunning; it knows how to conceal its aura. It seems to possess a certain level of intelligence."
"Isn't that dangerous?" Lin the Elder rubbed his palms together, appearing nervous but actually eager for action.
"Not just dangerous; it's practically a disaster..." Ye Tian couldn't help but smile wryly. In the past, he would have loved to encounter such intelligent beasts more often, yet he could never find them. Now, just when he had lost his strength, a target had come right to him.
However, at this moment, it was uncertain who was the hunter and who was the prey...
"Don't be afraid, let's find a way to lure it out first," Lin the Elder said, his eyes shining with excitement. He could hardly contain his emotions. Years ago, he had stumbled upon a martial arts manual for taming beasts, but he had never found a suitable beast cub. Now, an excellent opportunity lay before him; if he could injure this beast and then follow it back to its cave, wouldn't everything be resolved?
Moreover, Ye Tian had just mentioned that this beast's strength was equivalent to a Five-Stage Martial Artist. If cultivated properly, he would have no worries about reclaiming everything that had been taken from him!
"Are you sure you want to lure it out?" Ye Tian asked sharply, almost interrogatively.
Lin the Elder felt uneasy under such scrutiny, thinking that his cautious demeanor had finally revealed a flaw.
"Ahem, as you said, we can't escape anyway. It's better to face it sooner rather than later," Lin the Elder explained awkwardly.
"You are right," Ye Tian replied, his expression returning to normal. After sensing for a moment longer, he stepped towards a thicket about ten meters away. After all, he possessed Crimson Dragon Golden Blood; no matter how cunning that creature was, it could not hide from Ye Tian's perception.
Lin the Elder hesitated for a moment but then closely followed. Initially, he intended for Ye Tian to be the scapegoat, but upon reconsideration, he realized that a potentially unattainable beast cub paled in comparison to the abundant spiritual herbs in the mountains.
Thus, he changed his strategy and walked alongside Ye Tian. If necessary, he would not hesitate to reveal his strength to save Ye Tian.
The two moved slowly and steadily towards the thicket.
At this moment, dusk was approaching; the setting sun hid behind the horizon, and the light in the forest quickly dimmed.
With the faint light fading away, a mountain breeze swept through the forest. In front of them, within the dense thicket, shadows flickered as if something was preparing to pounce.
Gulp...
Lin the Elder swallowed hard. At this point, his excitement had been replaced by rationality. An existence equivalent to a Five-Stage Martial Artist was something he, as a mere Second-Stage Martial Artist, could hardly contend with.
Could we really rely on this high disciple of the Cloud Sea Sect? But he was still injured; how could he possibly have the strength to contend with such a powerful beast?
However, when he saw Ye Tian's calm gaze, his heart inexplicably settled a bit.
Perhaps this kid has some hidden cards up his sleeve. After all, being able to hold a Cloud Token in a prestigious sect like the Cloud Sea Sect definitely indicates exceptional background and strength.
"Let's not worry about it for now; let's see how he handles it," Lin the Elder thought to himself, feeling less anxious.
Footsteps drew closer, and the two were now less than two yards away from the bushes. At this moment, even Lin the Elder could sense an unusual aura slowly fluctuating within the thicket.
Of course, he was unable to perceive the concealed beast's aura; his awareness came solely from the dangerous instincts developed during his youth spent on the edge of peril.
Just then, Ye Tian suddenly stopped in his tracks, turned to Lin the Elder, and asked, "Lin the Elder, I guessed correctly; it really is an Earth Level Three beast known as the Azure Ice Fox."
"Oh..." Lin the Elder nodded, a faint premonition stirring in his heart that things were heading in an unfavorable direction.
"Uh... what I meant to say is..." Ye Tian scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, "I don't have the ability to kill it..."
"What!" Lin the Elder couldn't help but exclaim in shock. He thought to himself, you fool, isn't this nonsense? If you can't handle it, why are you getting closer?
In that moment, Lin the Elder felt a mix of emotions and wished he could just deal with Ye Tian right then and there. Was he out of his mind? What kind of judgment did those old geezers at the Cloud Sea Sect have to grant a Cloud Token to such a reckless youth?
Of course, all this cursing had to remain internal; unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't confront Ye Tian. After all, he had invested heavily in him and was counting on this kid for revenge.
"So what do we do now?" Lin the Elder realized his voice had been too loud and quickly lowered it.
In reality, the Azure Ice Fox had already been startled by him but remained crouched and hidden due to its cunning nature.
"My question is, do you have... a way..." Ye Tian asked timidly, but in reality, he was doing this on purpose to gauge the true nature of Lin the Elder. After all, the old man seemed peculiar and was hiding something.
At this point, Lin the Elder could no longer maintain his facade and decided to find an excuse to come clean. However, before confessing, he still wanted to put on a show.
He sighed deeply, appearing infinitely melancholic as he said, "In my younger days, I was also a Second-Stage Martial Artist..."
Lin the Elder spoke at length about how his powers had been wasted and whether he could still use them, all to instill a certain mindset in Ye Tian. He wanted to convey that he hadn't deceived Ye Tian; he truly was an old man. If he displayed great power later, it would surely be because heaven had opened its eyes.
Ye Tian listened with great interest and gradually understood Lin the Elder's intentions. It seemed that this guy was not as simple as he appeared; he was likely a victim in a territorial struggle. Remembering the incident with the Xumi Ring, Ye Tian guessed that Lin the Elder had survived because he recognized his identity and hoped for Ye Tian's help in reclaiming his territory.
Of course, knowing all this did not make Ye Tian feel repulsed. After all, he owed a debt of gratitude for saving his life, and matters of the world are often ambiguous regarding right and wrong. If Lin the Elder could recover, Ye Tian would naturally be willing to help him reclaim his territory.
However, Ye Tian also resolved that if Lin the Elder's conflict with his enemies was merely about territorial disputes, then he would not go to extremes against him.
"Xiao Ye, maybe we should retreat," Lin the Elder suggested as he noticed that there was still no movement from the bushes. He was not foolish enough to push forward recklessly; the lack of movement from the beasts did not mean they were afraid—it meant they were poised to strike.
"Retreat? We've come this far; why would we retreat?" Ye Tian replied with a calm smile, full of confidence.
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Lin the Elder was confused by Ye Tian's attitude. He cursed inwardly at how this young man always acted mysteriously. It should be simple: if you can do it, then do it; if not, just leave. Why act all enigmatic?
"Naturally, we take care of it."
Without waiting for Lin the Elder's reaction, Ye Tian casually picked up a stone and threw it into the bushes.
Lin the Elder was stunned as he watched the stone arc perfectly through the air toward the bushes, his heart racing along with its trajectory.
Ye Tian's sudden action took him completely by surprise.
However, upon further thought, this might be the behavior expected from someone who has witnessed great spectacles.
Thud...
The stone fell to the ground without hitting anything, but that was not because the beast had retreated; rather, it was accompanied by a cold wind as the Azure Ice Fox sprang forth.
Lin the Elder faced the fox-like beast, whose silver fur expanded in his vision and radiated a chilling aura, feeling a shiver run down his spine.
Instinctively gathering his energy, he formed a seal with his palm using Martial Origin Power and suddenly thrust it forward towards the Azure Ice Fox.
The Azure Ice Fox let out a fierce howl, and an intense chill erupted from its body. The chill instantly spread within a five-zhang radius, turning any vegetation it touched into solid ice.
The Seal conjured by Lin the Elder surged forward, quickly approaching the head of the Azure Ice Fox. However, a wall of ice suddenly materialized in front of the fox, and upon collision, both shattered and dissipated.
Ye Tian was quietly observing from the side, wanting to gauge Lin the Elder's true strength, so he did not rush to intervene. In truth, it was not that he was unwilling to act; rather, he simply lacked the means to do so.
However, if it came to a critical moment, Ye Tian would not hesitate to let Lin the Elder witness the intimidating power of his Crimson Dragon Golden Blood.
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