“Why team up? This beast isn’t even attacking us!”
Xiao Yufan’s words made Xue Feng pause in confusion. Wouldn’t having an extra helper make it easier to kill this ferocious beast? Why would he refuse this woman’s invitation?
Although puzzled, the three of them still instinctively stepped back a couple of paces, clearly adopting a stance of watching the show unfold.
However, the beast seemed to sense something. Seizing the moment of the woman’s distraction, it charged fiercely toward her. Even though it was merely a step away from the Spiritual Enlightenment stage, it could still feel the pressure these people exerted upon it. Since they refused to cooperate, it would take out one of them first.
“Hmph!”
With a cold snort, the woman no longer pleaded with Xiao Yufan. Facing the beast’s attack, she turned to meet it head-on. She refused to believe that, with her strength at the threshold of Spiritual Enlightenment, she couldn’t handle this brute.
Failing to gain any advantage against the young woman, the beast’s eyes gleamed coldly. It glanced warily at Xiao Yufan and the others, who remained motionless, and hesitated momentarily.
“Not good! This thing is about to enter a frenzied state!” As the beast paused, Xue Feng furrowed his brows and exclaimed in slight alarm.
The woman, who had just begun to feel a bit pleased after blocking the beast’s attack, had her smile freeze on her face. Sensing the beast’s sudden surge of power, her beautiful eyes finally betrayed a hint of panic.
“Now, shall we talk terms?”
Of course, Xiao Yufan had already sensed this as well. A frenzied beast was definitely beyond this woman’s capacity to handle. He couldn’t tell whether she was overly confident or simply too naive.
“You wanted to watch the show before. Why the sudden generosity?”
Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the woman’s lips curled into a cold smile. Xiao Yufan hadn’t offered help earlier, which had greatly annoyed her. Now that he suddenly showed concern, there must be ulterior motives.
“Because I hate to see a beautiful woman smashed into pulp by a beast. That would be such a pity!”
With a light chuckle, Xiao Yufan had already anticipated the woman’s skepticism. However, he wasn’t in a hurry. After all, this wouldn’t cost him anything.
“Hmph! Tell me then—what are your terms?” Glancing at the frenzied beast, the woman gritted her teeth and asked bitterly.
“The Dragon Command Talisman is mine. As for other treasures, we five will each take two-tenths.”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t intervened earlier simply to let the woman realize that without their help, she couldn’t take anything out of this mountain. Now, she had no choice but to cooperate.
“You’re asking for too much. Be careful not to choke on it!”
“Relax. I know exactly how much I can take!”
Xiao Yufan didn’t take offense at her sarcasm. Offering her two-tenths was already his limit. Anything more would mean a significant loss for them.
As for Xue Feng, he had no choice but to swallow his anger. Originally entitled to three-tenths, the woman’s arrival had reduced his share by one-tenth. However, recalling his earlier deception in spreading false news, he felt slightly reassured that Xiao Yufan hadn’t held it against him.
“Let’s begin!”
Unwilling to waste more words with Xiao Yufan, the woman reluctantly accepted his terms. Who made her the victim of circumstance? If Xiao Yufan and the others left now, she might really end up trapped here.
Naturally, Xiao Yufan was very satisfied with the outcome. This beast had done him a big favor. Otherwise, if the woman had successfully dealt with it herself, he wouldn’t have had the nerve to make any demands.
“Why team up? This beast isn’t attacking us!” Xiao Yufan’s words left Xue Feng momentarily stunned. Wouldn’t having an extra ally make it easier to kill this ferocious creature? Why was he rejecting this woman’s invitation?
Though puzzled, the three of them cooperated seamlessly, taking two steps back, clearly adopting a stance of wanting to watch the show.
The beast seemed to sense something. Seizing the moment when the woman was distracted, it charged fiercely. Even a beast just a step away from the spiritual realm could feel the pressure these people exerted. Since they weren’t teaming up, it decided to take out one first.
“Hmph!” With a cold snort, the woman stopped pleading with Xiao Yufan. Facing the beast’s attack, she turned to meet it head-on. She refused to believe that with her half-step into the spiritual realm, she couldn’t defeat this creature.
Having failed to gain any advantage from the woman, the beast’s eyes gleamed coldly. It glanced warily at Xiao Yufan and the others, who remained motionless, and then paused.
“Not good, this thing is about to enter a frenzied state!” Just as the beast halted, Xue Feng frowned, his voice tinged with surprise.
The woman, initially pleased at having blocked the beast’s attack, saw her smile freeze. Feeling the sudden surge in the beast’s aura, a hint of panic finally appeared in her eyes.
“Now, can we discuss terms?” Naturally, Xiao Yufan had also realized this. A beast in a frenzied state was something this woman couldn’t handle. He wondered if she was too confident or just naive.
“You wanted to watch the show, why the sudden kindness?” Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the woman’s lips curled into a cold smile. Earlier, Xiao Yufan hadn’t offered help, which had left her extremely displeased. Now, his sudden kindness surely had ulterior motives.
“Because I can’t bear to see a beautiful woman turned into mincemeat by a beast. That would be a shame.” With a light laugh, Xiao Yufan had anticipated that the woman wouldn’t easily agree. But he wasn’t in a hurry; after all, this was no loss to him.
“Hmph, speak up. What are your demands?” Glancing at the frenzied beast, the woman bit her lip and spoke resentfully.
“The Dragon Command Token is mine. As for the other treasures, we’ll each take twenty percent.” Earlier, Xiao Yufan hadn’t acted because he wanted the woman to understand that without their help, she couldn’t take anything from the back mountain. Now, she had no choice but to cooperate.
“Such a big appetite, be careful not to choke!”
“Don’t worry, I know my limits.” Xiao Yufan wasn’t bothered by the woman’s sarcasm. Giving her twenty percent was already the limit. Any more, and they’d be at a loss.
As for Xue Feng, he had no complaints. Originally, he could have gotten thirty percent, but because of this woman’s appearance, he was stripped of another ten percent. However, considering he had spread false information and Xiao Yufan hadn’t held it against him, he felt somewhat relieved.
“Let’s move!” Not wanting to engage further with Xiao Yufan, the woman reluctantly accepted the terms. After all, she was now at their mercy. If Xiao Yufan and the others left, she might truly be stranded here.
This outcome satisfied Xiao Yufan greatly. The beast had actually done him a favor. If the woman had dealt with it herself, he wouldn’t have had the chance to make demands.
The aura of the peak innate realm burst forth instantly. The Dragon Control Technique surged wildly, and a dragon’s roar echoed briefly before fading.
As Xue Feng and the woman were still in shock, the beast involuntarily took two steps back. Even in its frenzied state, it retained a degree of intelligence.
The beast clearly understood that the overwhelming pressure emanated from Xiao Yufan, and its eyes flickered with wariness.
It couldn’t comprehend why a human would possess such pure dragon energy. For all beasts, the intimidation from a higher being was the hardest to resist.
“Beast, if you don’t leave now, today will be your end!” This tactic had never failed before. Previously, Xiao Yufan had used this aura to scare off beasts in the mountain valley. This time, barring any surprises, it should work again.
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized he was mistaken. Although the frenzied beast retained some intelligence, it was only a fraction of its original self.
After retreating two steps, the beast’s eyes were replaced by a red glow!
“Damn, did this thing take some kind of drug? Why is it suddenly so fierce!” Dodging the beast’s attack, Xiao Yufan swallowed hard. He had thought his aura alone could intimidate the beast, so he hadn’t prepared any defenses. If that black bear had hit him, he would have been severely injured.
Cheng Ying, seeing Xiao Yufan’s disheveled state, showed concern in her eyes. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had reached the peak of the innate realm, allowing him to narrowly escape.
Having been caught off guard by the beast, Xiao Yufan’s anger was fully roused. If this creature wanted to die, he wouldn’t spare it. A frenzied state? What could a beast possibly do?
With swift hand seals, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate and charged at the beast. Since it wouldn’t submit, it would have to be eliminated.
“Beast Binding Finger!” Several beams of light flashed, forming a cage that descended heavily onto the beast. This technique, the Beast Binding Finger, was part of the Dragon Control Technique, specifically designed to subdue beasts.
Indeed, within the cage formed by the Beast Binding Finger, the beast could only let out a long howl. Its massive body trembled uncontrollably, the blood in its eyes slowly receding, and its aura immediately weakened.
“Is this beast really that weak?” After finishing, Xiao Yufan clapped his hands, speaking with calm assurance.
“Is that so? If the beast were truly weak, you wouldn’t have drained your internal energy to deal with it, would you?” Just as Xiao Yufan finished speaking, the woman’s pleasant voice rang out, causing his brow to furrow. He hadn’t expected that despite his act, this woman had seen through him…
Indeed, the Beast Binding Finger had subdued the beast, but it had also left him in a depleted state. His current combat power was likely weaker than even a mid-level innate realm expert.
If the woman decided to attack him now, Xiao Yufan would certainly be at a disadvantage. But let’s not forget, he hadn’t come here alone…
As Xue Feng and the woman looked on in shock, the beast instinctively took a couple of steps back. Even in its frenzied state, it still retained considerable intelligence.
The beast clearly sensed the oppressive force emanating from Xiao Yufan. Its eyes flickered with a hint of fear.
It couldn’t understand why a human would exude such pure dragon qi—an overwhelming dominance that all beasts instinctively found hard to resist.
“Beast! If you don’t leave now, today will be your last!”
This move had always worked before. Previously, he had driven off beasts in the mountains with this aura alone. He had expected the same result this time.
However, Xiao Yufan soon realized his mistake. Though the frenzied beast retained some intelligence, it was now only a fraction—perhaps one-tenth—of its former self.
After retreating two steps, the beast’s eyes were completely overtaken by a blood-red glow.
“What the hell! Did this thing take some drugs? Why is it suddenly so damn fierce!”
“Why team up? This beast isn’t attacking us!” Xiao Yufan’s words left Xue Feng momentarily stunned. Wouldn’t having an extra ally make it easier to kill this ferocious creature? Why was he rejecting this woman’s invitation?
Though puzzled, the three of them cooperated seamlessly, taking two steps back, clearly adopting a stance of wanting to watch the show.
The beast seemed to realize something and, taking advantage of the woman’s momentary distraction, charged fiercely. Even a beast just a step away from the spiritual realm could sense the pressure these people were exerting on it. Since they weren’t teaming up, it decided to take out one of them first.
“Hmph!” The woman snorted coldly, no longer seeking Xiao Yufan’s help. Facing the beast’s attack, she turned to meet it head-on. She refused to believe that, with her half-step into the spiritual realm, she couldn’t take down this creature.
Having failed to gain any advantage from the woman, the beast’s eyes gleamed with cold light. It glanced warily at Xiao Yufan and the others, who remained motionless, and then paused.
“Not good, this thing is about to enter a frenzied state!” Just as the beast halted, Xue Feng frowned, his voice tinged with surprise.
The woman, who had initially been pleased with herself for blocking the beast’s attack, saw her smile freeze. Feeling the sudden surge in the beast’s aura, a hint of panic finally appeared in her eyes.
“Now, can we talk about terms?” Naturally, Xiao Yufan had also realized this. A beast in a frenzied state was something this woman couldn’t handle alone. He wondered if she was overconfident or just naive.
“You wanted to watch the show, didn’t you? Why the sudden kindness?” Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the woman’s lips curled into a cold smile. Earlier, Xiao Yufan hadn’t lifted a finger to help, which had left her extremely displeased. Now, his sudden kindness surely had ulterior motives.
“Because I can’t bear to see a beautiful woman turned into mincemeat by a beast. That would be a shame.” Xiao Yufan chuckled lightly, having anticipated that this woman wouldn’t easily agree. But he wasn’t in a hurry; after all, this was no loss to him.
“Hmph, go on, what are your demands?” Glancing at the frenzied beast, the woman bit her lip and spoke with resentment.
“The Dragon Command Token is mine. As for the other treasures, we’ll each take twenty percent.” Xiao Yufan hadn’t acted earlier because he wanted this woman to understand that without their help, she wouldn’t be able to take anything from the back mountain. Now, she had no choice but to cooperate with them.
“Your appetite is too big; be careful not to choke on it.”
“Don’t worry, I know exactly how much I can handle.” Xiao Yufan wasn’t bothered by the woman’s sarcasm. Giving her twenty percent was already the limit. Any more, and they would be at a loss.
As for Xue Feng, he had no complaints. Originally, he could have gotten thirty percent, but because of this woman’s appearance, he was down to twenty percent. However, considering that he had spread false information and Xiao Yufan hadn’t held it against him, he felt somewhat relieved.
“Let’s move!” Not wanting to say more to Xiao Yufan, the woman reluctantly accepted the terms. After all, she was at their mercy now. If Xiao Yufan and the others left, she might really be stuck here.
This outcome was naturally very satisfying to Xiao Yufan. This beast had actually done him a great favor. If the woman had managed to kill it, he wouldn’t have had the chance to make any demands.
The aura of a peak innate realm burst forth instantly, and the Dragon Control Technique surged wildly. A dragon’s roar echoed briefly before fading away.
Just as Xue Feng and the woman were still in shock, the beast involuntarily took two steps back. Even in its frenzied state, it retained a significant amount of intelligence.
The beast was well aware that the overwhelming pressure was emanating from Xiao Yufan, so its eyes flickered with a mix of fear and caution.
It couldn’t understand why a human would possess such pure dragon energy. For all beasts, the intimidation from a higher being was the hardest to resist.
“Beast, if you don’t leave now, today will be your last!” This move had never failed him before. Previously, he had used this very aura to scare off the beasts in the mountain valley. This time, if nothing unexpected happened, it should work again.
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized he was mistaken. Although the beast retained some intelligence in its frenzied state, it was only a fraction of what it had been before.
After taking two steps back, the beast’s eyes were replaced with a red glow!
“Damn, did this thing take some kind of drug? Why is it suddenly so fierce!” Xiao Yufan dodged the beast’s attack with a swift movement, swallowing hard. He had thought his aura alone would be enough to intimidate the beast, so he hadn’t taken any defensive measures. If that black bear had hit him, he would have been seriously injured.
Cheng Ying, seeing Xiao Yufan’s somewhat disheveled state, showed a hint of concern in her eyes. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had already reached the peak of the innate realm, allowing him to dodge the attack narrowly.
Having been caught off guard by the beast, Xiao Yufan’s ferocity was fully ignited. Since this beast was seeking death, he wouldn’t let it off. A frenzied state? What could a mere beast possibly do?
With swift hand seals, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate for a moment, charging straight at the beast. If this creature wouldn’t submit, then it would have to be eliminated.
“Beast Binding Finger!” Several beams of light flashed, forming a cage that descended heavily onto the beast. This move, the Beast Binding Finger, was part of the Dragon Control Technique, specifically designed to subdue ferocious creatures.
Sure enough, within the cage formed by the Beast Binding Finger, the beast could only let out a long howl. Its massive body trembled uncontrollably, the blood in its eyes slowly receding, and its aura instantly weakened.
“This beast is so weak!” After finishing, Xiao Yufan clapped his hands, speaking with calm composure.
“Is that so? If the beast is so weak, you wouldn’t have had to drain your internal energy to deal with it, would you?” Just as Xiao Yufan’s voice fell, the woman’s pleasant voice rang out, causing his brow to furrow. He hadn’t expected that, despite his act, this woman had seen through him…
Indeed, the Beast Binding Finger had subdued the beast, but this move had also left him in a depleted state. His current combat power was probably weaker than that of a mid-level innate realm expert.
If this woman decided to attack him now, Xiao Yufan would certainly be at a disadvantage. But let’s not forget, he wasn’t alone here…
“Why should we team up? This beast isn’t attacking us!”
Xiao Yufan’s words left Xue Feng momentarily stunned. Wouldn’t having an extra ally make it easier to kill this ferocious beast? Why was he rejecting this woman’s invitation?
Though puzzled, the three of them cooperated perfectly, taking two steps back, clearly adopting a “let’s watch the show” stance.
The beast seemed to sense something. Seizing the moment when the woman was distracted, it charged fiercely. Even though it was just a step away from the spiritual realm, the beast could feel the pressure these people were exerting on it. Since they weren’t teaming up, it decided to take out one of them first.
Hmph!
With a cold snort, the woman stopped seeking Xiao Yufan’s help. Facing the beast’s attack, she turned to confront it head-on. She refused to believe that, with her half-step into the spiritual realm, she couldn’t defeat this creature.
Failing to gain any advantage from the woman in its first strike, the beast’s eyes gleamed coldly. It glanced warily at Xiao Yufan and the others, who remained motionless, and then paused.
“Not good, this thing is about to enter a frenzied state!” Just as the beast halted, Xue Feng frowned, his voice tinged with surprise.
The woman, who had initially been pleased with herself for blocking the beast’s attack, froze. Sensing the sudden surge in the beast’s aura, a hint of panic finally appeared in her beautiful eyes.
“Now, can we talk about terms?”
Naturally, Xiao Yufan had also realized this. A beast in a frenzied state was definitely more than this woman could handle. He wondered if she was too confident or just naive.
“Weren’t you just watching the show? Why the sudden kindness?”
Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the woman’s lips curled into a cold smile. Earlier, Xiao Yufan hadn’t lifted a finger to help, which had left her extremely displeased. Now that he was suddenly being so kind, she suspected he had ulterior motives.
“Because I can’t bear to see a beautiful woman turned into mincemeat by a beast. That would be a real shame.”
With a light chuckle, Xiao Yufan had anticipated that this woman wouldn’t easily agree. But he wasn’t in a hurry; after all, this was no loss to him.
“Hmph, go on then. What are your demands?” Glancing at the frenzied beast, the woman bit her lip and spoke with resentment.
“The Dragon Command Token is mine. As for the other treasures, we’ll each take twenty percent.”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t acted earlier because he wanted this woman to understand that without their help, she wouldn’t be able to take anything from the back mountain. Now, she had no choice but to cooperate with them.
“Your appetite is too big. Be careful not to choke on it.”
“Don’t worry, I know exactly how much I can handle.”
Xiao Yufan wasn’t bothered by the woman’s sarcasm. Giving her twenty percent was already the limit. Any more, and they would be at a loss.
As for Xue Feng, he had no complaints. Originally, he could have gotten thirty percent, but because of this woman’s appearance, he was down to twenty. However, considering that he had spread false information and Xiao Yufan hadn’t held it against him, he felt somewhat relieved.
“Let’s get to it!”
Not wanting to engage further with Xiao Yufan, the woman reluctantly accepted the terms. After all, she was at their mercy now. If Xiao Yufan and the others left, she might really be stuck here.
This outcome was naturally very satisfying for Xiao Yufan. The beast had actually done him a favor. If the woman had managed to kill it, he wouldn’t have had the chance to make any demands.
The aura of a peak innate realm burst forth instantly. The Dragon Control Technique surged wildly, and a dragon’s roar echoed briefly before fading.
As Xue Feng and the woman looked on in shock, the beast involuntarily took two steps back. Even in its frenzied state, it retained some intelligence.
The beast clearly understood that the overwhelming pressure was emanating from Xiao Yufan, and its eyes flickered with fear.
It couldn’t comprehend why a human would possess such pure dragon energy. For all beasts, the intimidation from a higher being was the hardest to resist.
“Beast, if you don’t leave now, today will be your end!”
This tactic had never failed before. Previously, he had used this very aura to scare off beasts in the mountain valley. This time, barring any surprises, it should work again.
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized he was mistaken. Although the frenzied beast retained some intelligence, it was only a fraction of what it had before.
After taking two steps back, the beast’s eyes were replaced with a red glow.
“Holy crap, did this thing take some kind of drug? Why is it suddenly so fierce?”
Dodging the beast’s attack with a swift movement, Xiao Yufan swallowed hard. He had thought his aura alone would be enough to intimidate the beast, so he hadn’t prepared any defenses. If that black bear had hit him, he would have been seriously injured.
Cheng Ying watched Xiao Yufan’s somewhat狼狈 state with concern in her eyes. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had already reached the peak of the innate realm, allowing him to dodge the attack narrowly.
Having been caught off guard by the beast, Xiao Yufan’s anger was thoroughly roused. If this creature wanted to die, he wouldn’t let it off. A frenzied state? What could a mere beast possibly do?
With swift hand seals, Xiao Yufan didn’t hesitate and charged straight at the beast. If it wouldn’t submit, then it would have to be eliminated.
“Beast Binding Finger!”
Several beams of light flashed, forming a cage that descended upon the beast. This move, the Beast Binding Finger, was part of the Dragon Control Technique, specifically designed to subdue ferocious beasts.
Sure enough, within the cage formed by the Beast Binding Finger, the beast could only let out a long howl. Its massive body trembled uncontrollably, the blood in its eyes slowly faded, and its aura weakened significantly.
“This beast is so weak!” After finishing, Xiao Yufan clapped his hands, speaking with calm assurance.
“Is that so? If the beast is so weak, you wouldn’t have had to drain your internal energy to deal with it, would you?”
As soon as Xiao Yufan’s voice fell, the woman’s pleasant voice rang out, causing his brow to furrow. He hadn’t expected that, despite his act, this woman had seen through him…
Indeed, the Beast Binding Finger had subdued the beast, but this move had also left him in a depleted state. His current combat power was probably weaker than that of a mid-level innate realm expert.
If this woman decided to attack him now, Xiao Yufan would certainly be at a disadvantage. But let’s not forget, he wasn’t alone here…
However, having been caught off guard by the beast and exploited, Xiao Yufan’s temper flared. Since the beast was asking for death, he naturally wouldn’t let it go. After all, what could a frenzied beast possibly do to him?
His hand seals changed rapidly, and without hesitation, Xiao Yufan shot toward the beast. If this brute refused to submit, then it would have to be eliminated.
“Imprisoning Beast Finger!”
Several beams of light flashed, forming a cage-like structure that violently descended upon the beast. This Imprisoning Beast Finger technique was naturally part of the Dragon Taming Manual, specifically designed to subdue ferocious beasts.
“Why team up? That beast isn’t attacking us!” Xiao Yufan’s words left Xue Feng momentarily stunned. Wouldn’t having an extra ally make it easier to kill the ferocious beast? Why was he rejecting the woman’s invitation?
Though puzzled, the three of them cooperatively took two steps back, adopting a stance as if they were ready to watch a show.
The beast seemed to sense something and, taking advantage of the woman’s distraction, charged fiercely. Even a beast just a step away from the spiritual realm could feel the pressure these people exerted. Since they weren’t teaming up, it decided to take out one of them first.
“Hmph!” The woman snorted coldly, no longer seeking Xiao Yufan’s help. Facing the beast’s assault, she turned to meet it head-on. She refused to believe that, with her half-step into the spiritual realm, she couldn’t defeat this creature.
The beast, having failed to gain an advantage in its first strike, glared coldly and glanced nervously at Xiao Yufan and the others, who remained motionless. It paused for a moment.
“Not good, it’s about to enter a frenzied state!” Just as the beast halted, Xue Feng frowned, his voice tinged with surprise.
The woman, initially pleased at having blocked the beast’s attack, froze in place. Sensing the sudden surge in the beast’s aura, a hint of panic finally appeared in her eyes.
“Now, can we discuss terms?” Naturally, Xiao Yufan had also realized this. A frenzied beast was something this woman couldn’t handle alone. He wondered if she was overconfident or simply naive.
“You wanted to watch the show, didn’t you? Why the sudden kindness?” Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the woman’s lips curled into a cold smile. Earlier, Xiao Yufan hadn’t offered any help, which had left her extremely displeased. Now, his sudden kindness surely had ulterior motives.
“Because I can’t bear to see a beautiful woman turned into mincemeat by a beast. That would be a shame.” Xiao Yufan chuckled, already anticipating that the woman wouldn’t easily agree. But he wasn’t in a hurry; after all, there was no loss for him.
“Hmph, go ahead, what are your demands?” Glancing at the frenzied beast, the woman bit her lip and spoke with resentment.
“The Dragon Command is mine. As for the other treasures, we’ll each take twenty percent.” Xiao Yufan hadn’t acted earlier because he wanted the woman to understand that without their help, she wouldn’t be able to take anything from the back mountain. Now, she had no choice but to cooperate.
“Your appetite is too big. Be careful not to choke on it.”
“Don’t worry, I know exactly how much I can handle.” Xiao Yufan brushed off the woman’s sarcasm. Giving her twenty percent was already the limit. Any more, and they’d be at a loss.
Xue Feng, on the other hand, had no complaints. Originally, he could have gotten thirty percent, but because of this woman’s appearance, he was stripped of another ten percent. However, considering that he had spread false information and Xiao Yufan hadn’t held it against him, he felt slightly relieved.
“Let’s move!” Not wanting to engage further with Xiao Yufan, the woman reluctantly accepted the terms. After all, she was now at their mercy. If Xiao Yufan and the others left, she might truly be stranded here.
This outcome naturally pleased Xiao Yufan. The beast had actually done him a favor. If the woman had managed to kill it, he wouldn’t have had the nerve to make any demands.
The aura of the peak innate realm erupted instantly as the Dragon Control Art surged. A dragon’s roar echoed briefly before fading.
As Xue Feng and the woman looked on in shock, the beast involuntarily took two steps back. Even in its frenzied state, it retained a degree of intelligence.
The beast clearly understood that the overwhelming pressure emanated from Xiao Yufan, and its eyes flickered with fear.
It couldn’t comprehend why a human would possess such pure dragon energy. For all beasts, the威慑力 of a higher being was the hardest to resist.
“Beast, if you don’t leave now, today will be your end!” This tactic had always worked before. Xiao Yufan had previously used this aura to intimidate beasts in the mountain valleys. This time, he expected no different.
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized he was mistaken. Though the frenzied beast retained some intelligence, it was only a fraction of its original self.
After retreating two steps, the beast’s eyes were replaced with a red glow.
“Damn, did this thing take some kind of drug? Why is it suddenly so fierce!” Xiao Yufan dodged the beast’s attack, swallowing hard. He had thought his aura alone would intimidate the beast and hadn’t prepared any defenses. If that massive black bear had hit him, he would have been severely injured.
Cheng Ying, watching Xiao Yufan’s狼狈, felt a surge of concern. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had already reached the peak of the innate realm, allowing him to narrowly evade the attack.
Having been caught off guard by the beast, Xiao Yufan’s戾气 was fully ignited. If the beast wanted to die, he wouldn’t let it off. A frenzied state? What could a mere beast possibly do?
His hand seals changed rapidly, and without hesitation, Xiao Yufan lunged at the beast. If it wouldn’t submit, it would have to be eliminated.
“Beast Binding Finger!” Several beams of light flashed, forming a cage that descended upon the beast. This technique, part of the Dragon Control Art, was specifically designed to subdue ferocious beasts.
Sure enough, trapped within the cage formed by the Beast Binding Finger, the beast let out a long howl. Its massive body trembled uncontrollably, the blood in its eyes gradually fading, and its aura withered.
“This beast is so weak!” After finishing, Xiao Yufan clapped his hands, speaking with calm composure.
“Is that so? If the beast were truly weak, you wouldn’t have drained your internal energy to deal with it.” The woman’s voice rang out just as Xiao Yufan finished speaking, causing him to frown. He hadn’t expected her to see through his act…
Indeed, the Beast Binding Finger had subdued the beast, but it had also left him in a depleted state. His current combat power was likely weaker than even a mid-level innate realm expert.
If the woman decided to attack him now, Xiao Yufan would be at a severe disadvantage. But let’s not forget, he wasn’t alone here…
“This brute really couldn’t handle a few hits, huh?” After finishing his attack, Xiao Yufan casually dusted off his hands and said calmly.
“Is that so? If this beast was so easily defeated, you wouldn’t have had to drain your internal energy to deal with it!”
As soon as Xiao Yufan spoke, the woman’s melodious voice followed, causing his brows to furrow. He hadn’t expected that even with his convincing act, this woman had still seen through him…
“Why join forces? This beast isn’t attacking us!” Xiao Yufan’s words left Xue Feng momentarily stunned. Wouldn’t having an extra ally make it easier to kill this ferocious beast? Why was he rejecting this woman’s invitation?
Although puzzled, the three of them cooperated seamlessly, taking two steps back, adopting a stance that clearly said, “I’m here to watch the show.”
The beast seemed to sense something. Taking advantage of the woman’s momentary distraction, it charged fiercely. Even a beast on the verge of spiritual awakening could feel the pressure these people were exerting. Since they weren’t teaming up, it decided to take out one of them first.
“Hmph!”
With a cold snort, the woman stopped pleading with Xiao Yufan. Facing the beast’s attack, she turned to meet it head-on. She refused to believe that, with her half-step into the spiritual realm, she couldn’t defeat this creature.
The beast, having failed to gain any advantage from its initial strike, glared coldly. It glanced warily at Xiao Yufan and the others, who remained motionless, and then paused.
“Not good, this thing is about to enter a frenzied state!” Just as the beast halted, Xue Feng frowned, his voice tinged with surprise.
The woman, initially pleased with herself for blocking the beast’s attack, froze. Sensing the sudden surge in the beast’s aura, a hint of panic finally appeared in her beautiful eyes.
“Now, can we discuss terms?”
Naturally, Xiao Yufan had also realized this. A beast in a frenzied state was something this woman couldn’t handle alone. Whether she was overconfident or just naive, he couldn’t tell.
“Weren’t you just here to watch the show? Why the sudden kindness?”
Hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the woman’s lips curled into a cold smile. Earlier, Xiao Yufan hadn’t lifted a finger to help, which had left her extremely displeased. Now, his sudden offer of assistance surely had ulterior motives.
“Because I can’t bear to see a beautiful woman turned into mincemeat by a beast. That would be a shame.”
With a light chuckle, Xiao Yufan had anticipated that this woman wouldn’t easily accept his help. But he wasn’t in a hurry; after all, this was no loss to him.
“Hmph, go on then. What are your demands?” Glancing at the frenzied beast, the woman bit her lip and spoke with resentment.
“The Dragon Command Token is mine. As for the other treasures, we’ll split them five ways, each taking twenty percent.”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t acted earlier because he wanted this woman to understand that without their help, she wouldn’t be able to take anything from this mountain. Now, she had no choice but to cooperate with them.
“Your appetite is too big. Be careful not to choke on it.”
“Don’t worry, I know exactly how much I can handle.”
Xiao Yufan brushed off the woman’s sarcasm. Giving her twenty percent was already the limit. Any more, and they’d be at a loss.
As for Xue Feng, he had no complaints. Originally, he could have gotten thirty percent, but because of this woman’s appearance, he was down to twenty. However, considering that he had spread false information earlier and Xiao Yufan hadn’t held it against him, he felt somewhat relieved.
“Let’s move!”
Not wanting to engage further with Xiao Yufan, the woman reluctantly accepted the terms. After all, she was at their mercy now. If Xiao Yufan and the others left, she might truly be stranded here.
This outcome was naturally very satisfying for Xiao Yufan. This beast had actually done him a favor. If the woman had managed to kill it on her own, he wouldn’t have had the chance to make any demands.
The aura of a peak innate realm practitioner erupted instantly. The Dragon Control Art surged, and a dragon’s roar echoed briefly before fading.
As Xue Feng and the woman looked on in shock, the beast involuntarily took two steps back. Even in its frenzied state, it retained a semblance of intelligence.
The beast was well aware that the overwhelming pressure was emanating from Xiao Yufan, and its eyes flickered with fear.
It couldn’t understand why a human would possess such pure dragon energy. For all beasts, the intimidation from a higher being was the hardest to resist.
“Beast, if you don’t leave now, today will be your last!”
This tactic had never failed before. Previously, Xiao Yufan had used this very aura to scare off beasts in the mountain valley. This time, barring any surprises, it should work again.
But soon, Xiao Yufan realized he was mistaken. Although the frenzied beast retained some intelligence, it was only a fraction of what it had before.
After retreating two steps, the beast’s eyes were replaced by a red glow.
“Holy crap, did this thing take some kind of drug? Why is it suddenly so fierce?”
Dodging the beast’s attack with a swift movement, Xiao Yufan swallowed hard. He had thought his aura alone would be enough to intimidate the beast, so he hadn’t prepared any defenses. If that massive black bear had hit him, he would have been severely injured.
Cheng Ying, watching Xiao Yufan’s somewhat狼狈 state, felt a surge of concern in her beautiful eyes. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had already reached the peak of the innate realm, allowing him to dodge the attack with relative ease.
Having been caught off guard by the beast, Xiao Yufan’s temper flared. Since this creature was hell-bent on its own destruction, he wouldn’t let it off the hook. A frenzied state? What could a mere beast possibly do?
His hand seals changed rapidly, and without hesitation, Xiao Yufan lunged toward the beast. If it wouldn’t submit, then it would have to be eliminated.
“Beast Binding Finger!”
Several beams of light flashed, forming a cage-like structure that descended upon the beast. This move, the Beast Binding Finger, was part of the Dragon Control Art, specifically designed to subdue ferocious creatures.
Sure enough, within the cage formed by the Beast Binding Finger, the beast could only let out a long howl. Its massive body trembled uncontrollably, the bloodlust in its eyes gradually fading, and its aura quickly diminished.
“This beast is so weak!” After finishing, Xiao Yufan clapped his hands, speaking with an air of calm.
“Is that so? If the beast is so weak, you wouldn’t have had to drain your internal energy to deal with it, would you?”
As soon as Xiao Yufan’s voice fell, the woman’s melodious voice rang out, causing his brow to furrow. He hadn’t expected that, despite his act, this woman had seen through him…
Indeed, the Beast Binding Finger had subdued the beast, but it had also left him in a depleted state. His current combat power was likely weaker than that of a mid-level innate realm practitioner.
If this woman decided to attack him now, Xiao Yufan would be at a severe disadvantage. But let’s not forget, he hadn’t come here alone…
If the woman attacked him now, Xiao Yufan was certain he would gain no advantage. But then again, he wasn’t alone here…
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