Chapter 5: The First Battle

However, this powerful strike did not directly kill the black spirit raccoon. It fell to the ground, merely rolled over, and then struggled to jump up and flee into the distance. Clearly, it was terrified by Feng Ruo's blow, but due to its severe injuries, it could no longer exert its speed.

The Black Spirit Weasel is merely one of the most ordinary spirit beasts on Qingyun Mountain. Perhaps for disciples of the Qingyun Sect like Kong Fei, the Black Spirit Weasel poses no threat at all. However, for Feng Ruo, this represents a significant challenge

Although Feng Ruo could not observe the movements of the Black Spirit Mongoose with his eyes, he inferred its attack trajectory from the way it had just launched its ambush. Therefore, he took the risk of betting that the Black Spirit Mongoose would continue to attack along the same trajectory as before

Meat is naturally meant to be consumed, having long suffered from the torment of those dreadful rice cakes. Feng is eagerly hoping to improve his diet. As for that fur, it can just as well be made into a leather garment. Although its defensive capabilities cannot compare to that of the snow silkworm suit, it is certainly much better than the tattered cloth he is currently wearing.

Taking a deep breath, Feng Ruo suddenly crossed the Yingyue short knife in front of his chest and charged towards the black spirit raccoon as if he were determined to perish together. However, in the shadows, he retained a bit of strength while swiftly channeling his magical power into the Yingyue short knife

After taking a brief respite, Feng Ruo did not dare to linger here for too long. She directly stored the corpse of the black spirit raccoon into her Qiankun bag and quickly gathered the two branches of sweet dew before hastily returning to the main peak

The temperature in the air seems to have dropped significantly in this moment, and everything around has been isolated, to the extent that one can even hear their own heartbeat

The movements of the black spirit raccoon were even faster. As Feng Ruo charged forward, it merely leaped lightly, reaching several zhang in height. Then, that nimble body executed a twist in mid-air, once again employing the same old trick to launch a surprise attack on Feng Ruo's back

Feng Ruo once saw a cauldron at the hands of that alchemist senior, standing over a person's height, its surface intricately engraved with complex patterns and filled with numerous mechanisms. According to the *illustrated* *book*, it was merely the most basic type of cauldron. However, Feng Ruo estimated that if this item were to be converted into Five Elements Stones, it would likely require a substantial amount of them

A somewhat deep growl came from across from Feng Ruo, and the black spirit raccoon had unknowingly landed on the ground. Looking into its enchanting eyes, there was actually a hint of mockery.

The wounds on his back were not particularly severe, thus Feng Ruo did not pay them any mind. Of course, he had no way to attend to them himself; in this position, he could not even attempt to bandage them. As for seeking help from other disciples of the Qingyun Sect, that was something he could not even consider.

At that moment, the black spirit raccoon swooped down, and with a loud "bang," flames erupted. The black spirit raccoon was struck by the flame blade, and it barely had time to let out a mournful cry before being sent flying several yards away.

To speak frankly, if we were to assess based on strength, the Black Spirit Raccoon would undoubtedly surpass Feng Ruo by a significant margin. Had it not been for his reckless gamble, the final outcome would surely have been one of utter annihilation without a burial place.

Upon returning to his residence, Feng Ruo immediately took out the corpse of the black spirit raccoon. However, he soon became quite frustrated. Previously, when he killed the black spirit raccoon, he hadn't thought much about it, so the places he struck were completely different. The consequence of this was that he could no longer piece together a complete hide.

However, Feng Ruo currently has no idea where the so-called market is located. Moreover, without a flying mount, he cannot even descend from Qingyun Mountain, so he has no choice but to enjoy the corpse of the black spirit raccoon himself

It was only after confirming that the black spirit raccoon was utterly dead that Feng Ruo finally collapsed onto the ground. At that moment, he realized that most of his strength had been completely exhausted. Although the two rounds of confrontation had been brief, they were indeed extremely perilous

"Go to hell!" As the shadow of the black spirit raccoon vanished before his eyes, Feng Ruo calculated the time briefly, then shouted loudly, immediately halting his forward momentum. He used the force to spin and leap upward, while the flame blade infused with magical power slashed backward with a whoosh!

The black spirit raccoon is entirely dark in color, with a shiny coat. Its shape is somewhat similar to that of a fox, but its four paws are much stronger. Particularly striking are its pair of eyes, which are an eerily enchanting blue.

"I want to escape! It's not that easy!" Feng Ruo gritted his teeth and charged forward, swiftly delivering several blows to kill the already severely injured black spirit raccoon.

In a mere moment, a person and a beast faced each other, when suddenly there was a sound of "whoosh," and in an instant, the black spirit raccoon vanished from sight before Feng Ruo.

Although he thought about refining the hemostatic powder, Feng Ruo did not act immediately. Just now, due to the use of the Flame Blade, half of his meager magical power had been consumed, so he had to wait for a period of meditation before he could proceed.

Ah! With a loud shout, Feng Ruo swiftly countered with a strike, but it cleaved through empty air; the reaction speed of the black spirit raccoon was indeed far beyond his own!

"Alright! Actually, barbecue isn't bad either!" Feng Ruo comforted herself.

It seems that I must find a way to quickly concoct some hemostatic powder, which is just right for treating these not-so-serious injuries, Feng Ruo thought to himself. Fortunately, since the hemostatic powder, invigorating powder, and universal powder are the most basic formulas, they do not require a specialized alchemical furnace; it is sufficient to use magical power for the preparation. Otherwise, he would truly have no way to seek out that alchemical furnace.

What a swift speed! Not daring to be negligent, Feng Ruo could only roll sideways on the spot, but almost simultaneously, a searing pain surged from his shoulder, as he had not managed to evade it, thus being clawed on the back by that black spirit raccoon

However, before that, he still needed to deal with the corpse of the black spirit raccoon. He had already learned from Kong Fei and others that those low-level spirit beasts could be sold at the market, which was also the way for Qu Yun, Kong Fei, and others to make a profit

Only after climbing over that iron chain and reaching the other end of the cliff did Feng Ruo finally feel completely at ease. Within this area, there were patrolling disciples of the Qingyun Sect, and there would be no spirit beasts appearing at all.

Damn it! Feng Ruo could not help but grip the Yingyue short blade tightly. The wound on his back only caused him to slightly furrow his brows; such a minor injury was still bearable for him. However, the speed of this beast was too fast, leaving him no time to unleash his Flame Blade attack. In his estimation, even the fierce wild beasts of the mortal realm, such as tigers and leopards, might not be a match for this Black Spirit Mongoose. No wonder it is referred to as a spirit beast!