CHAPTER 366: CHAPTER 347: SOMETHING SEEMS OFF

Shen Weixi didn’t even bother to gather the Snow Lotus anymore; she grabbed Yun Ran’s arm and started heading down the mountain.

But it was too late.

This peak was perilous, with only one winding and rugged path up the mountain. At this moment, two enormous black bears were slowly walking along the mountain path, one in front of the other.

The massive bodies nearly filled the narrow path, with each step causing the ground to tremble. With each step, countless snowflakes fell off the cliff, and occasionally a few rocks rolled down.

"Oh my god! For heaven’s sake!"

Shen Weixi gasped in shock and widened her eyes at those colossal creatures. Could they really get past?

"Yue’er, quickly stand behind me."

Shen Weixi pulled Yun Ran behind her and reached for the sword at her waist with her right hand, her heart pounding uncontrollably. "Yue’er, later I’ll distract them, and you take the chance to go down the mountain."

"I won’t go."

As she spoke, Yun Ran stepped out from behind her and stood shoulder to shoulder, watching the two black bears advance slowly.

Seven steps, five steps... getting closer and closer to the cliff where they stood.

Shen Weixi had already drawn her sword, clutching it tight, anxiously looking at Yun Ran. "Yue’er, listen to me! I’ll hold them off, and you go down the mountain to get help."

Yun Ran: "..."

[With this path, who knows where you’ll be by the time help arrives?]

"Distant water doesn’t quench a nearby fire, Weixi. We have to rely on ourselves."

Shen Weixi knew well that it would likely be too late by the time Yun Ran brought help. She knew that all too clearly. She just wanted to protect Yun Ran and ensure her safe retreat.

As for herself, whether she lived or died was up to fate.

"Yue’er, listen to me..."

"Weixi, did you forget I know the Beast Taming Skill?"

How could Yun Ran fail to understand her intentions? How could she possibly leave her here alone?

Before Shen Weixi could say anything further, the black bear in front had already stepped onto the cliff with one leg.

"Weixi, step back."

Yun Ran flipped her wrist, and a small bamboo flute appeared across her chest. Mystical notes flowed from her slender fingers, like trickling water or a gentle mountain breeze, drifting above the cliff.

The two black bears paused, their massive bodies trembling slightly, their shiny black fur standing on end, spewing rough breaths from their mouths.

Shen Weixi tensely watched them, holding her sword tightly, afraid something might happen.

Yun Ran suddenly stopped playing the flute, frowning as she watched the two bears.

[This reaction... seems off!]

[The Spirit Taming Melody has no effect on them and seems to have triggered their inner savagery?]

"Yue’er, why did you stop? Is it done? Aren’t they going down the mountain?"

Just as Shen Weixi finished speaking, she heard a roar from the black bear, and both bears slapped their bellies frantically, letting out terrifying howls.

Shen Weixi was startled, "Yue’er, what’s happening? They seem off!"

Yun Ran knitted her brows, deeply thinking.

[The Spirit Taming Melody contains the Clear Heart Technique. Even if it can’t tame the beasts, it shouldn’t trigger such savagery unless... there’s some hidden reason.]

[For instance, if someone had previously drugged them, but the possibility of that...]

"Weixi, you move over there first."

Suddenly, Yun Ran put away her flute and lightly tapped her toes, her figure soaring into the air. Mid-air, she delivered a powerful palm strike to the black bear’s head, the force sharp and decisive.

The black bear, taking a heavy hit, roared in fury. Its massive body swayed a few times but didn’t fall.