Chapter 4, The Mysterious Battle Beast

Chu Yuan felt a sudden darkness before he could react, only to find himself being stared at directly by a pair of cold, gleaming eyes

The middle-aged strong man clearly noticed Chu Yuan and swiftly approached him.

However, it is evident that now is not the time to study this; it is more urgent to return quickly! Otherwise, if another war beast emerges from there, Chu Yuan's chances of misfortune are likely to be very high

However, Chu Yuan grew up near the Duanyun Mountain Range. Although he had never ventured deep into the mountains and was unfamiliar with the paths, he could still recognize several nearby peaks. Relying on these towering mountains, he was able to roughly discern the direction back home

Moreover, Chu Yuan also discovered that during this brief moment, the combat power within him seemed to have become even more solid and pure. This was simply an incredible occurrence, as in his memory, the original "Chu Yuan" had not made any progress for a year or two.

Chu Yuan shook his head, raised his gaze to the sun that was about to set, and quickened his pace a bit more

The person before me, with just a slight frown, exudes such immense pressure; even a casual tip is calculated in crystal coins. The identity of this middle-aged strong man is undoubtedly significant

Chu Yuanyi freed himself from the constriction of the giant python and immediately sat down on the ground, feeling utterly exhausted, his limbs trembling, devoid of any strength.

Hope is right before him, and Chu Yuan quickens his pace.

But the colorful smoke clung tightly to the giant python like maggots on a corpse, swirling restlessly as the python rolled, showing no sign of wanting to depart at all

Little monster! Little monster! Little monster! ... ...

Before long, a small stream appeared not far ahead. Suddenly, Chu Yuan's gaze sharpened, and his previously rapid pace came to an immediate halt

Chu Yuan ran swiftly, feeling that his speed had improved slightly compared to the afternoon. By the time he spent half an hour running out of the cedar forest, he surprisingly felt no fatigue at all

Under the shroud of colorful smoke, the movements of the giant python grew weaker. Within just a few minutes, the giant python fell completely silent, as if it were dead.

After hesitating for a while, Chu Yuan stepped forward to turn the giant python over, located the white line on its belly, made a cut, and then carefully peeled off the entire skin of the giant python.

However, Chu Yuan's tone and expression were as if this place were his own backyard, and if others arrived without greeting him, it was an utterly heinous and unforgivable crime.

Coming back to his senses from that wonderful feeling, Chu Yuan realized that the python not far away had shrunk a whole circle compared to before, and its originally bright yellow scales had now become dull and lifeless

And that little monster goat, which was consumed by itself, being remembered by someone of such status, is certainly not a simple matter

A middle-aged man with a full beard, dressed in a deep yellow coat, has a robust and powerful physique. Wherever he stands, he resembles a high wall made of bronze and iron, instantly blocking the entire passageway.

When Chu Yuan was being pursued by the giant python, he ran around in a panic for half a day, and now he has long lost track of where he is.

Despite having experienced two lifetimes, Chuyuan was almost scared to death just now

Upon thinking of this, Chu Yuan immediately replied decisively: "Never seen it!"

The imposing aura of this middle-aged man was truly astonishing. Although it lasted only a moment, Chu Yuan felt as if he were an ant facing a giant, with no room for resistance whatsoever

Chu Yuanxin thought this way on www.hetushu.com, and his face almost couldn't help but reveal a look of shock. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, transforming his expression into that of a cunning mountain dweller, rubbing three fingers in front of the middle-aged man without uttering a word

However, at this moment, Chu Yuan was even more curious about the little monster he had just consumed

Chu Yuan stared blankly at the crystal coin in his hand, panting heavily, his eyes filled with ecstasy

As soon as the giant python died, Chu Yuan saw the multicolored smoke attached to the python tremble for a moment, and then it recondensed into a force rushing towards him

A crystal coin is a high-level currency that ordinary people cannot easily obtain, and one crystal coin can be exchanged for one thousand battle coins This is no small amount

The middle-aged man continued to ask, "Have you seen a beast around here that resembles a little goat? It is covered in colorful patterns and is quite easy to recognize"

Chu Yuan quickened his pace, and half an hour later, he finally heard the sound of water, which brought him immediate joy! The small stream ahead was precisely the location where he had captured and consumed the small monster yesterday

After packing up his belongings, Chu Yuan roughly identified the direction before striding away

Unfortunately, at this moment, he was completely exhausted and had no strength left, and could only watch helplessly as the colorful smoke surged back into his body through his wounds

Chu Yuan felt a shiver run down his spine. Although he saw the colorful mist emanating from within himself, it did not mean that he was not afraid of this invisible force that could kill like a python.

As soon as the giant python was enveloped in the colorful smoke, it immediately reacted like a startled rabbit, swiftly detaching itself from Chu Yuan's body, tumbling and rolling on the ground in a desperate attempt to shake off the colorful smoke clinging to it

Chu Yuan took out the multicolored rhinoceros horn and observed it, noticing that the colors of the patterns seemed to have deepened somewhat, and the patterns had also become more intricate.

The strong man seemed to be sizing up and speculating about Chu Yuan's identity, and after a while, he finally spoke up and asked, "Are you a mountain dweller from around here, little brother?"

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, directly ignoring Chu Yuan's expression, which left Chu Yuan feeling quite frustrated

Call!

Chu Yuan walked through the dense cedar forest, constantly adjusting his direction as he progressed

In this world, there is probably only one person who can extort so loudly, so confidently, and with such momentum!

As for the origin of the colorful smoke just now, Chu Yuan actually has some clues.

Although Chu Yuan feared the imposing presence of this middle-aged strong man, he had to outwardly appear completely indifferent; otherwise, he would be the one to suffer misfortune, as ordinary people are generally unable to sense such a presence

Yet, the more he looked at the crystal coin in his hand, the stronger the emotions of shock and fear grew within Chu Yuan

It is so terrifying

Chu Yuan has just tried it; the skin of this giant python is incredibly tough. As long as this white line can be cut open with a knife, once skinned, it will definitely fetch a good price. I believe it will be enough to cover the expenses needed for this trip into the mountains

Chu Yuan involuntarily shivered

Chu Yuan felt his legs trembling, as if he might be overwhelmed by the immense pressure coming towards him at any moment. Yet, he still gritted his teeth and shouted, "What do you mean? What are you trying to say? You seem like a reasonable person by the way you are dressed. So, is it too much to ask for a fee for the work? If you want me to answer your question, you naturally need to give me a lubrication fee first"

At the very moment the other party approached, Chu Yuan faintly sensed an overwhelming pressure emanating from them, a weighty sensation akin to a mountain that, in an instant, left him feeling breathless

Chu Yuan kept muttering to himself, and he had a vague feeling that all these mysterious events were somehow related to the little monster he had swallowed

Chu Yuan stood in place for a while longer, barely managing to suppress his racing heart, and feigned a relaxed demeanor as he walked out of the mountain.

Almost simultaneously, Chu's previously weakened body regained its vitality, and he even sensed, albeit faintly, that he had made significant progress compared to not long ago

What exactly is the little monster that resembles the lamb I ate, which has such remarkable effects

As the colorful smoke entered his body, Chu Yuan immediately felt an overwhelming sense of refreshment and took a deep breath! He sensed a power that was immensely abundant, spreading throughout his body along with the multicolored smoke

Chu Yuan felt a tightening in his breath; if the middle-aged strong man had just now felt as heavy as a mountain, then what was now pressing down on him was the weight of the entire earth

Chu Yuan had a vague premonition that if the middle-aged strong man had just discovered that he had eaten that little monster, he would surely want to crush him to death in an instant, just like squashing an ant

When the last ray of sunlight shone upon the earth, Chu Yuan finally arrived at the small mountain village where he had lived for fifteen years in his memories

The middle-aged man stared at Chu Yuan's gesture for a long time, yet he could not discern anything from the smirk on Chu Yuan's face. With a cold snort, he suddenly released his imposing aura: "What does this mean?"

Chu Yuan did not notice that the colorful smoke that had surged in this time was slightly thicker than when it had surged out

At this moment, a formidable middle-aged man was standing by the creek

That feeling was extraordinarily wonderful, as if one had instantly entered a fairyland. However, the duration of this sensation was also exceedingly brief; in the blink of an eye, the colorful smoke completely entered Chu Yuan's body, and that feeling vanished along with it

Chu Yuan felt a series of shocks in his heart! He secretly exclaimed: "I knew that little monster was not an ordinary thing; I was right. I just don't know what will happen to me after I consume it!"

Chu Yuan frowned; the tone of this person’s speech resembled that of someone who is usually aloof and high above others. How could such a person appear in the mountains and forests for no reason at all

What a terrifying person! Chu Yuan felt a shock in his heart; this extraordinary aura compelled him to handle the situation with utmost caution

As long as you follow it, you will be able to find the small path I remember entering the mountain after more than an hour

Strange, it seems that I, the young master, am a prodigy, making rapid progress as soon as I crossed over? Chu Yuan chuckled foolishly a couple of times, but he also knew that all of this was merely his own imagination; it was likely that everything was still related to that little monster!

Hehe! You little rascal! You actually want to eat me, without even inquiring about my background. I am a person of two lifetimes; how could I be an ordinary individual? You can't have me now, can you? Regretting it, are you? Hahaha... Good night!

The middle-aged strong man raised his eyebrows, seemingly about to erupt again, but in a moment of thought, he appeared to recall something. With a cold snort, his figure flashed and he vanished without a trace

Strange? Chu Yuan stared at the already dim and lifeless scales of the giant python, deep in thought

The middle-aged strong man raised his eyebrows, instantly retracting the pressure he had released. Then, he slightly shook his arm, and a flash of silver light had already landed in Chu Yuan's hand

Chu Yuan felt that all of this was related to the colorful smoke from earlier. It seemed that the colorful smoke had plundered the essence and energy of the yellow giant python, and then infused that energy into his own body

"Not bad! Who are you, and how did you end up here?" Chu Yuan replied with a hum and a murmur

He discovered that no matter how the colorful smoke swirled just now, the patterns formed by the five colors of smoke resembled the patterns on the little monster goat he had eaten earlier