Chapter 2: The Duality of Ice and Fire

"I said, Brother Demon Beast, look at me. I can barely protect myself, how can I help you?" Lu Shaoyou said after giving a wry smile at the bat demon beast.

This is troublesome. Lu Shaoyou watched as the bat-like demon beast approached him, feeling a sense of despair in his heart, as the demon beast's eyes were fixed on him.

The bat demon let out another squeak, and the dark yellow little snake seemed to understand, promptly crawling onto Lu Shaoyou's body and burrowing into his clothing from his neck

Are you still alive? When Lu Shaoyou woke up again, he opened his eyes and found himself still lying beneath the water pool, supported by a dry branch behind him

"With such a massive body, I cannot bury you; let this cold pool serve as your grave." Lu Shaoyou climbed ashore and spoke to the corpse of the bat demon beast in the cold pool, then surveyed his surroundings, realizing that he needed to find a way to leave this cliff.

At the moment when the giant eagle was torn open by the bat demon beast, revealing its demon core, flames suddenly erupted from its entire body, and then its form was instantly frozen. Following this, its sharp beak directly pecked at the wound on the bat demon beast's abdomen, causing blood to flow profusely from the bat demon beast's belly. A round orb, the size of an infant's fist, stained with blood and emanating a soft glow, also fell onto the icy surface.

With two sounds of "gulu...", Lu Shaoyou had not yet reacted, as if there were two round beads in his mouth. Immediately, they transformed into two streams of liquid, one hot and one cold. The hot liquid burned into his body like fire, and in an instant, it felt as if a great fire was raging within him. Meanwhile, the cold liquid quickly froze half of his body into a block of ice.

With a cry of pain, the bat demon beast let out a mournful wail. It then fiercely sank its fangs into the neck of the giant eagle, directly severing the giant eagle demon beast's neck. A spray of fresh blood erupted, and at this moment, the giant eagle demon beast was completely dead

"Are you dead, Beast Brother? Thank you very much." Lu Shaoyou then saw beside him that the completely white bat demon beast was already floating on the surface of the pool, its massive body over a hundred meters long, resembling a large ship.

Chirp chirp... After the bat demon beast let out another chirp, its gaze appeared significantly weakened. It then flapped its right wing again, and from beneath its wings, a dark yellow snake, approximately ten centimeters long, was shaken out.

The Lu family is undoubtedly considered a prominent family in Qingyun Town. When the Lu family is mentioned, everyone in Qingyun Town is aware that the head of the Lu family is a formidable figure who has reached the level of a military general, making him one of the most significant individuals in the entire Qingyun Town.

Feeling the recovery of his body at this moment, Lu Shaoyou estimated that the two demon cores given to him by the bat demon beast were definitely related to this. These demon cores are said to be extremely valuable and naturally possess some miraculous effects

"Do you have something you need my help with?" Lu Shaoyou said tentatively, as it is said that high-ranking demon beasts are spiritual entities with a certain level of intelligence.

Is this the Lu family? The young man murmured as he approached a large residence in Qingyun Town. The young man is none other than Lu Shaoyou, who has traveled through time.

The demon pill can only be found in at least a fourth-tier demon beast. Lu Shaoyou recalled from his memories that this demon pill is only produced by fourth-tier demon beasts; it does not appear in third-tier or lower demon beasts. This demon pill seems to be particularly valuable

Ah, it's done. Lu Shaoyou slightly moved his limbs and discovered that his previously broken legs and fractured arms had completely healed, as if they were in perfect condition.

Moments later, the already weak Lu Shaoyou could no longer hold on and fainted on the surface of the water. At this time, Lu Shaoyou naturally did not see that at the edge of his body, the water on the left was emitting steam, while the water on the right was giving off a chill. His face was also half pale and half flushed.

Squeak! The bat demon beast arrived beside Lu Shaoyou, emitting a squeaking sound from its throat. Its massive body had an eye larger than Lu Shaoyou's entire figure. Instead of a fierce glare, there was a hint of pleading in its gaze as it looked at Lu Shaoyou

Is it another demon pill..." Lu Shaoyou was astonished, as beasts above the fourth rank are extremely rare. He did not expect that there would be two of them suddenly beneath this cliff

The Lu family is not only a prominent martial arts family, but also manages numerous businesses in Qingyun Town, and it is said that they have several branches in neighboring towns

"Chirp!" Upon hearing Lu Shaoyou's words, the bat demon beast emitted a cheerful chirping sound from its throat, nodding slightly as if responding to Lu Shaoyou

As night falls, a biting chill fills the air. Snowflakes begin to drift down from the sky. A young figure emerges from the darkness, appearing somewhat frail. His clothing seems somewhat worn, with several tattered edges fluttering in the cold wind, adding an extra touch of desolation.

You really can understand my words, Lu Shaoyou was taken aback for a moment. If it were in the past, he would have been startled, but now, there is nothing to be surprised about. Having traveled through time himself, what else is there that he cannot accept?

At this moment, the surrounding icy surface of the water began to melt again. Lu Shaoyou trembled all over from the cold, his lips pale, his face ashen, and his body nearly rigid. Watching the fierce battle between the two enormous monsters just now, he felt as if he were watching a 3D movie, which was truly astonishing

At this moment, Lu Shaoyou could not afford to speak, as two forces of energy, one hot and one cold, were constantly clashing within him. The collision of these two opposing energies subjected Lu Shaoyou to unbearable torment, akin to experiencing the extremes of ice and fire, rendering him unable to even let out a scream.

Lu Shaoyou initially thought he was doomed. As he looked at the enormous demon beast before him and felt its gaze, he sensed that the beast did not seem to harbor any malice towards him

Chirp.

Chirp chirp ... ... On the surface of the water, that enormous bat demon beast, with its mouth clenching the demon core of the giant eagle demon beast and its own demon core, glided over the water's surface, gradually approaching Lu Shaoyou.

Gaga ... ...

It seemed that the bat demon beast understood Lu Shaoyou's words, as it lowered its head to scrutinize Yue Cheng. Then, it emitted a low growl and suddenly leaped onto the water's surface. With its claws, it left a mark on Lu Shaoyou's abdomen, causing Lu Shaoyou to involuntarily open his mouth

Upon seeing the dark yellow snake slither into Lu Shaoyou's clothing, the bat demon beast seemed to have relaxed about something. It then turned its gaze back to Lu Shaoyou, its eyes filled with a sense of pleading.