CHAPTER 160: CHAPTER 144: THE TERRIFYING FOUR PEAKS - PART 3

Ming Yujing looked somewhat awkwardly at Jin Xiao and, maintaining a facade of pride, remained silent. Bali, however, with his simple-minded nature, saw that his elder brother didn’t speak and began to explain, "Master, we encountered some unexpected trouble. Yue Feng and the other two had to leave halfway, and my elder brother and I thought we’d kill a few more from the Demon Clan. Then we ran into several Great Demon Generals."

"While we were getting beaten to a pulp, Elder Brother Jin appeared and, with a few swift moves, they were all dead, and we got out."

Ming Yujing closed his eyes in slight agony. Next time, I absolutely must educate my little brother properly on the art of conversation.

Jin Xiao showed no change in expression, handed over the two snakes, and was about to leave.

"Wait," Chen Jiuge hurriedly called out to Jin Xiao.

The aloof young man turned his head indifferently, as if asking if there was anything else.

Chen Jiuge pondered for a moment, then spoke with some concern, "Senior Brother Jin, you are from White Tiger Peak, aren’t you going to participate in White Tiger Peak’s Spiritual Beast Martial Arts competition?"

"I am," Jin Xiao responded as tersely as ever.

Chen Jiuge brought out a martial mouse from the Secret Realm. Before he could introduce it, he saw the aloof young man in front of him, his eyes shining, say somewhat excitedly, "A martial mouse, and one with such a pure bloodline?"

"Senior Brother Jin, this is a thank-you gift from me." Chen Jiuge still felt some reluctance; the bloodline of this martial mouse was really good, and it had the highest comprehension among its kind. He had only been hesitating because he already had enough contracted Spiritual Beasts.

Jin Xiao hesitated for a moment but accepted it. He also left behind a statement, "If you ever run into any trouble in the future, Junior Brother, you are welcome to come find me at White Tiger Peak."

Neither mentioned Spirit Stones, as a favor untainted by self-interest was more reliable.

"A martial mouse—you know the price. Half of the Merit for this task would have been deducted," Chen Jiuge looked at the two battered snakes and ultimately sighed. "Forget it, forget it. I won’t deduct anything. I’ll buy you some Healing Pills instead. I’ve always said safety comes first. What’s the point of risking your lives?"

Taking Ming Yujing, who was still caught in awkwardness, and the moved simpleton Bali into his portable cave mansion to heal, Chen Jiuge started to worry about Da Bai and Bai Ya. Although Ming Yujing was battle-ready, he was quite reliable. Bali was just a simpleton who seldom caused trouble. Da Bai and Bai Ya were different creatures altogether.

Da Bai alone was a handful, not to mention Bai Ya, who would go berserk if seriously injured. This combination of the two beasts was probably nothing short of earth-shattering.

「Returning to Void Hunting Ground」

Da Bai, shivering, huddled in a corner, watching Bai Ya surrounded and observed by a large number of the Demon Clan. Heavens, can anyone tell me what’s going on? Master, please save me. I want to go home, he cried out inwardly.

Three days earlier, under the orders of Ao Juli, Demon Kings from various branches of the Demon Clan had brought their family’s prodigies to the Returning to Void Hunting Ground.

Unlike the demon elites who climbed up from the lower ranks, these second-generation demons were very strong. Despite their lack of experience, they were numerous. A massive horde of hundreds of demons had directly swept through the entire hunting ground, killing a large number of the already scarce Human Clan Cultivators.

Realizing that something was amiss, Bai Ya suggested to Da Bai that it was time to leave. However, Da Bai, out of greed, decided to try for another round of killing, and that was when they got surrounded.

In the beginning, the two beasts could stabilize the situation with their considerable strength and their relentless experience battling the Demon Clan, until their stamina waned and one of them was hit by a powerful strike from a demon.

Da Bai was unharmed, but Bai Ya sustained serious injuries. Da Bai, wanting to flee with Bai Ya, suddenly realized that Bai Ya had gone berserk.

That raging blood energy seemed to dramatically boost her strength. The demons, which were originally tough to deal with, were now being slaughtered like chopping melons and vegetables.

This had already been going on for three days. The demons on the battlefield were no longer the initial group. As for which batch they were now, Da Bai had no clue. The only thing he knew was the trembling number on the Token. It seems we’re on the verge of exterminating all the demons capable of Returning to Void, he thought.

Another thunderous roar shattered the air. Da Bai’s ears trickled with two fine lines of blood. He wiped them carelessly, now accustomed to it as the wounds would heal in a moment.

Bai Ya, who had once again cleared the battlefield of demons, had her snow-white fur completely stained red, and her blood-red eyes stared fixedly at Da Bai cowering in the corner.

Da Bai looked at Bai Ya cautiously and said, "Sis, it’s me, Da Bai. You’ve beaten me so many times already, can you please stop? I admit my fault. Was it because I was greedy for Merit this time? How about I take four parts and you take six? Or maybe three to seven?"

Seeing Bai Ya unmoved and approaching step by step, Da Bai said with heartache, "Two to eight, that’s the max. Any less and you might as well kill me."

"Okay," Bai Ya’s eyes regained clarity, and she said with a teasing expression.

Da Bai was stunned. No way, Sis! You weren’t berserk? I was just joking!

Da Bai, who wanted to struggle, was blown away by a figure descending from the sky.

"Who’s that, lacking such foresight? Can’t you see where you’re landing?" Da Bai got up, covered in dirt, only to see a bunch of imposing Immortals, especially the muscular figure in the lead. That aura... why does it feel so similar to Master’s teacher’s aura?

Elder Jin Daowen from White Tiger Peak looked at Bai Ya with a joyful face and said, "Excellent, excellent. A fine White Tiger indeed. Although its bloodline is slightly inferior, this Blood Fury Innate Divine Ability is truly remarkable, truly excellent."

On the other hand, Da Bai, who felt eyes boring into him, tensed up. Did I just say something outrageous? The way these people are looking at me is weird.

Da Bai, considering fleeing, suddenly saw a familiar figure in the crowd. With tear-filled eyes, he ran over and clung to Wen Ruo’s leg, saying, "Eldest Sister, I’ve missed you so much."

Wen Ruo was quite helpless. My Junior Brother’s Fire Qilin is so mischievous, speaking recklessly without knowing the status of others. I was even thinking of asking an Elder to give him a beating and then pleading for him, just to teach him a lesson. I didn’t expect the Elder to keep staring at this White Tiger. Da Bai’s eyes are really sharp; I hid so well, yet he still saw me.

Wen Ruo bowed to the crowd and said, "Esteemed seniors, this Spiritual Beast belongs to my junior brother. It is young and quite mischievous. I apologize for any offense it may have caused. Please do not take it to heart."

Being a potential Core Disciple, Wen Ruo had some influence, and the Immortals stopped staring at Da Bai.

"Since this White Tiger is your junior brother’s Spiritual Beast, it’s a pity indeed. Such a Disciple should have come to our White Tiger Peak," Jin Daowen said as he effortlessly healed Bai Ya’s injuries, sounding somewhat regretful.

Then, looking at Da Bai, Jin Daowen warned, "Fire Qilin, eh? It’s a shame I’m from White Tiger Peak. Next time you talk nonsense, beware, I’ll have you tending fires at White Tiger Peak every day."

Watching Da Bai’s face change color, Jin Daowen burst into laughter and said, "Let’s go. Finish the task sooner and rest sooner."