Chapter 8: Monster Stealing
In the next moment, the long knife was driven forcefully into the neck of the stag
Both parties are aware of Chen Taizhong's existence, but they do not regard him as a monster
His body trembled again, and faint white smoke emerged from his mouth and nose
Chen Taizhong wanted to leave, but he was still unable to do so. The two armored tigers in front of him blocked his path. Just as he was feeling unhappy, he could not help but channel his energy into his sword and raised his hand to thrust forward.
"Hold on, my friend," a clear voice came from behind. Chen Taizhong turned his head to see that it was the short man speaking
However, in the next moment, an unexpected event occurred as a shadow shot out like an arrow
The two armored tigers could sense that the person before them was not very strong, yet as the sword thrust forward, it inexplicably instilled in them a feeling of being unable to resist, prompting them to hurriedly step aside
If you truly refuse to show any respect, then do not blame me for being impolite. The tall individual squinted his eyes, a fierce light flashing within them, and said, "The senior who is with you cannot claim that I am bullying you."
Chen Taizhong began to prepare quietly, but at that moment, a stern shout was heard, "Bind!"
As the flash of the blade appeared, the stag's body suddenly jolted. However, the incident occurred too swiftly; despite its quick reaction, it was still slashed across half of its neck.
What is particularly astonishing is that this mushroom has actually grown two legs, truly a marvel of nature
As the deer was bound, two individuals, one tall and one short, rushed out from the bushes opposite.
I can't believe it, Chen Taizhong cursed angrily, we don't do things like this—this is clearly on my territory
However, it must be said that their luck is rather poor, as they chose a position right in the middle of the bushes hidden by Chen Taizhong and another person
As he saw three bolts of lightning strike towards him from hetushucom.com, he slightly lowered his head and directly caught them with the iron pot on his head. Then, he took out the long knife he had just extorted from his storage bag and, using all his strength, swung it down towards the neck of the stag.
Fate? You chased me away yesterday, and today you are stealing my monsters... Hmm, stealing my deer," Chen Taizhong smiled slightly, "Sorry, this fate of yours, I truly do not cherish it.
However, at this moment, the short individual displayed a fighting ability that was inconsistent with his stature. He first trembled his body and then charged towards the bound deer.
Do you feel a sense of superiority even while stealing monsters? Chen Taizhong sat there motionless, as if he had not heard those words.
They stepped aside, and Chen Taizhong began to walk, but unexpectedly, the two of them chased after him, closely trailing behind.
Several female deer opened their mouths and expelled clusters of thunderballs, heading straight for the short figure. Although his body was not rigid, it trembled, making his steps somewhat laborious
The tall figure immediately stiffened, his hair standing on end. Before he could react in any way, a half-grown thunder deer, with two protruding parts on its head, was also struck by a flash of lightning, and another bolt of lightning hit him.
After stumbling along for a while, a clear female voice rang out from a distance, "Why are you so foolish? The Thunder Deer is the favorite food of the Iron Armored Tiger... Just throw a leg to them, and you can leave."
Just as the words were spoken, in the blink of an eye, the battle entered a stage of intense heat.
However, the one with the strongest attack power is still that stag. It unleashed a bolt of lightning, which brewed for about five seconds, and then another bolt of lightning, this time aimed at the short one www.hetushu .com .com
"Meeting is fate," the tall figure swayed and blocked his path, speaking ominously, "As a Level 2 Wanderer, you should think carefully... I intend to purchase from you."
The two siblings exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with defiance—you're really something else
The stag suddenly saw such a thing appear before it, and without a moment's thought, it charged forward like a bolt of lightning. The two doe also unleashed two thunderbolts, aiming to strike this obstructive creature with a powerful blow
Chen Taizhong stepped forward, raised his hand, and stored the enormous Thunder Deer into his storage bag, then turned around and looked coldly.
The herd of deer did not expect that this thing was actually unafraid of thunder and lightning; they had already become accustomed to the invincibility of their own skills
Thus, the location chosen by this group of Thunder Deers is relatively close to him
The older brother was particularly unconvinced, but in the next moment, the other party turned and left. He moved his lips slightly but ultimately said nothing.
Chen Taizhong also had some doubts about whether this knife could break through defenses. When that heavy, meat-cutting sensation came over him, without a second thought, he infused the knife in his hand with celestial energy, raised his hand, and forcefully hurled it at the stag
I have no interest in ceding," Chen Taizhong resolutely refused, then lifted his leg and stepped forward
The Thunder Deer is remarkable for its precious antlers, especially since these antlers often self-destruct. In comparison, the other parts of its body are not very valuable.
"The entire deer belongs to me; which part I want is my business," Chen Taizhong replied firmly. He was extremely angry about the two people's earlier behavior of stealing the monster and naturally would not be too polite.
However, he was not inclined to argue with the other party over a single deer; he was after the deer antlers and could only seek out that male deer, as the antlers were worth two hundred and fifty spirit coins.
The short figure seemed to be wearing some kind of armor. Chen Taizhong noticed this detail, and then he discovered that the two exhausted armored tigers, panting heavily, also stood up and slowly walked over from a distance as they observed the commotion here
He spoke expressionlessly, "If your only goal is the deer antler, can the other parts be relinquished?"
You! The tall man stomped his foot in anger, but he no longer had time to lose his temper. A flash of lightning struck between the antlers of the stag, and a bolt of lightning struck down.
It turns out this person is actually a woman, but during the intense fight just now, she was dressed in full combat gear, and he did not notice.
Upon hearing this, Chen Taizhong's expression darkened. He pointed at her and then at the tall man, saying, "Stop talking nonsense. Don't think that just because I am a Level 2 Immortal Wanderer, you won't regret it if you provoke me."
This hunting attempt is clearly futile; the speed of the Thunder Deer is far beyond that of the Iron Armored Tiger. In the blink of an eye, eight shadows darted away like lightning, and even those two fawns were much faster than the Iron Armored Tiger.
It was a very peculiar object, resembling a large mushroom, with the edges of the mushroom cap trailing two long braids that hung down to the ground, making a rustling sound as it moved
"Those who take my belongings will always pay the price," Chen Taizhong said as he pulled out the long sword from his storage bag, taking a deep breath, the tip of the sword drooping, "Come on"
A rope fell from the sky, firmly binding a small thunder deer, but on the other side, a person in the grass saw that the situation was unfavorable and took action first
The stag stumbled and ran a few more steps, realizing that it could not escape. Only then did it think of using its antlers to self-destruct, but unfortunately, at that moment, it was already willing but lacked the strength to do so
After a great deal of commotion, the two armored tigers lay on the ground, panting heavily, while the group of thunderous deer leisurely circled back, cautiously and alertly making their way toward the riverbank
The thicket concealed by Chen Taizhong is particularly sparse—this was not originally a naturally occurring growth
The armored tiger initially remained calm. When the herd of deer approached the woods, it did not rush to attack—after all, being a bit far away was not the best time to strike.
The leading stag is very proud and also very alert, carefully making its way to the riverbank while looking around.
This is truly frustrating; if I strike, the opponent runs away—he may not even be able to withstand the blow. However, if I do not strike, the opponent continues to pursue, and I must always be on guard against a sudden attack from behind
"Alright, my friend, my sister cannot speak," the tall man approached, his hair standing on end, his face marked with dark and light streaks, and a faint smell of charred residue lingering on him
"Kid, help me block him," the tall man spoke loudly, "You will get thirty percent of the harvest!"
This time, they still chose the open ground, deliberately avoiding even the sparse patches of grass
At this moment, the two individuals, one tall and one short, had already captured the fawn and placed it under a restriction, while the two armored tigers had also moved to a distance of approximately four to five hundred meters.
Will the little fellow still be able to deliver the finishing blow? Chen Taizhong was greatly enlightened, thinking that this half-grown deer, with its two protruding parts on its head, could probably fetch a good price as well
The herd of deer originally intended to rescue the fawn, but seeing how the situation had developed to this point, they realized that if they did not leave soon, it might be too late. Thus, they could only emit their signals while slowly retreating.
The woman looked at him, questioning word by word, "I wonder which part of the Thunder Deer you are after?"
The armored tiger, hidden in the woods, is clearly a novice, as the herd of deer does not go to the densely wooded riverbank to drink water, but instead carefully passes by that area of the forest
There are no wild beasts or humans that can outrun the thunderous deer, which flees with a singular focus.
The half-grown deer beside him struck again, causing the short figure to tremble once more, yet his feet continued to exert force.
They all came in pairs, and Chen Taizhong couldn't help but sigh; only his buddies were like wandering souls.
The ranks of these two are clearly higher than that of Chen Taizhong. At present, they are not forcefully seizing the opportunity, as they are wary of that middle-aged man from yesterday. Although the two did not show themselves yesterday, it is evident that such a significant matter cannot be concealed from the ears and eyes of others.
What emerged was Chen Taizhong, who, upon seeing the herd of deer, unexpectedly chose to rush towards his side in a panic. He was overjoyed and, without a second thought, sprang out to intercept them
Just as the two armored tigers drew closer, the stag finally let out a long cry, turned, and dashed away. Upon seeing this, the other thunderous deer also took to their heels.
The spiritual energy in the realm of immortals is abundant, but cultivating in the wilderness ultimately cannot compare to that in the city. Moreover, the concentration of spiritual energy in daily rental accommodations is even higher.
"I say, you person," the woman spoke again, her eyes wide open. "If we hadn't tied up the fawn, would you have been able to kill the stag? It would have run away long ago... You, a mere second-tier wanderer, could never catch up."
Chen Taizhong glanced at them, put away the iron pot and similar items, and stepped out towards the valley. After completing the task, he would receive 250 spirit coins, and with the more than 100 spirit coins he had looted yesterday, he could easily spend some time cultivating in the city.
However, when the herd of deer passed through the forest and moved further away, the armored tigers could no longer contain themselves. With a sudden sound, two armored tigers sprang out from the woods, flanking the deer herd and charging towards them.