Chapter 66: The First Encounter with the Demonic Beast

  Three days later...

  Wu Ye Yu and his group successfully entered the demon beast forest. The crowd was no longer as relaxed as before, the guards were all holding short knives and daggers, their eyes were vigilant, observing the surroundings, moving slowly, quietly surrounding Wu Ye Yu and the big black dog in the middle, protecting them.

  The road was not easy to walk on at this time, and the beast forest would occasionally rain due to the climate, sometimes it would be a few scattered drops that wouldn't have much impact on everyone. However, sometimes it would pour down like a bucket, soaking everyone to the bone, sticky and uncomfortable.

  The journey was not peaceful, with wolf packs and wild bears occasionally launching sneak attacks, but since everyone was a cultivator, these beasts were just an added bonus to the group's meals, nothing more.

  The most dangerous ones are those poisonous insects that are good at hiding or small in size, such as poisonous wasps. These things are the truly formidable existences in the dense forest, and being bitten by them can make you suffer for several days, with vomiting and diarrhea being the lighter consequences. Of course, there are also more toxic poisonous frogs and snakes, but because Old Cheap and the guards are all seasoned veterans who frequently enter the demon beast forest, they have their own special techniques to defend against them.

  What about worm powder, snake powder, and hidden oil? There are many things that can effectively prevent the invasion of these toxins. After all, even if you're a cultivator, you can't always have your energy shield on, right?

  Besides, once you enter the demon beast forest, humans are actually at a disadvantage. You can casually activate your Qi shield to protect yourself, which makes you feel comfortable, and some insects won't be able to get close to you. However, this will definitely attract the attention of some sensitive demon beasts.

  If that's the case, it would be troublesome. In severe cases, it may even cause casualties, and if not handled properly, it may attract more yao beasts. Therefore, compared to yao beasts, people are absolutely more willing to deal with poisonous insects.

  For Wu Ye Yu, these things are actually novel, after all, he has never seen a demon beast, and can only temporarily imagine it as something similar to a large black dog, at most just a bit uglier. The environment in this dense forest, like the tropical rainforest of his previous life, is very different from the mountain villages and wild forests he often entered in his previous life, in terms of survival and defense. For Wu Ye Yu, it is full of unknowns, and its attractiveness is absolutely not small.

  "Hey! Kid, do you still have that transparent thing wrapped around your body? The dew in this forest is too heavy, and the rain keeps pouring down. My clothes are already soaked through. Give one of those things to your old man too."

  Wu Zongyue held a short knife, constantly swinging it around, cutting down the blocking rattan and shrubs one by one, fast and accurate, with just one slash, no need to chop again.

  "Hmm, indeed worthy of the Sword King's expertise. At least when it comes to chopping firewood, his efficiency is much higher than that of ordinary people." Wu Yeru thought to herself with a hint of disdain.

  However, due to the high density of plants in this demon beast forest and the many obstacles blocking their path, even Wu Zongyue had to take a few steps before chopping down some more. It was really annoying. Everyone was cultivators, so it wasn't a big deal for a short while, but if they were stuck like this for three to five hours, that would be a different story. Not to mention anything else, sweating was a given, and with the occasional rain showers, everyone except Wu Yeru, who had prepared rain gear, had their clothes sticking to their skin, which couldn't be considered comfortable at all.

  Although Wu Zongyue was a master of the sword, this bit of trouble wouldn't have any impact on him, but seeing Wu Yeyu in front of him clean and tidy, with a look of enjoyment on his face as if he were out for a stroll, while he himself still had to suffer this ordeal, suddenly felt unbalanced in his heart, so he opened his mouth to ask, preparing to get the same treatment for himself.

  Wu Yeyu was taken aback, looked at Wu Zongyue with a strange expression, then showed a regretful look on his face and said: "There is indeed one, but it's not on me, I left it at home, this time I only brought one set."

  "Ah! Such a great thing, since it exists, why not bring more of it? Even if it's precious, taking out a set to show respect to your old man shouldn't be a big deal." Wu Zongyue heard but didn't bring any, his face immediately showing some dissatisfaction, and he spoke up.

  Wu Ye raised an eyebrow, looking at him with disdain, and said: "How do I know that you, a renowned Sword King who frequently ventures into the Beast Forest, wouldn't think of this? Let's not mention anything else, even if it's just semi-transparent clothes like mine that you can't find, surely you could've prepared three to five sets in advance? As far as I know, those Wind Rice leaves have such properties and are more durable too. Now you're blaming me?" She glanced at Wu Zongyue with a sideways glance, then turned her head away.

  Wu Zongyue thought to himself, if he had paid more attention to this sort of thing, it would have been easy to get a few sets made for himself. The guards around him also looked like they were just realizing the issue now, as if they had only just thought of it. Before, they only knew that it rained often here and that clothes sticking to their skin was uncomfortable, but they hadn't considered how to prevent it. In the end, it was because they didn't take it seriously enough, so they couldn't blame others for it. So, he made up his mind that when he got back, he would find those materials and make a few sets no matter what, not just for the demon beast forest, but also for rainy days in general.

  Wu Zongyue's face was filled with regret at this time, but he also had a hint of unwillingness. So he said: "You little scoundrel isn't skilled in controlling water, I suppose this rain won't have much effect on you. Hurry up and hand over that thing to your old man here, the worst that can happen is that I'll give you some extra compensation when we get back."

  Wu Zongyue's thick skin not only amused Wu Yeru, but also the guards surrounding him couldn't help but burst out laughing, thinking to themselves, how did they not notice their master's thick skin before...

  "What's the big idea? My water control technique also consumes energy, why don't you use your Qi to protect yourself? That way, the rainwater can't get close to you either!" Wu Ye Yu looked at Wu Zong Yue with disdain again and continued, "Besides, if I were to use my water control technique, what if it attracts those demonic beasts? Are you going to take responsibility for dealing with them?"

  "Hmph! You little brat, don't think you can fool me. Your water control technique is launched without a sound or any energy fluctuations, at least I couldn't detect any. Do you still think that in the area of the Beast Forest, there would be a beast with strength surpassing your old man's? Hurry up! Take it off and give it to me!" Wu Zongyue had a shameless expression on his face, wanting to get the raincoat off Wu Yeru's body.

  Wu Ye Yu naturally wouldn't get involved, "Don't even think about it, wanting to snatch something from Master at this time? Not only is the door not an option, but even the windows are out of the question!"

  "You little rascal, you have good things and yet dare not to show filial piety to your father. You think I won't be able to deal with you, huh!? I..."

  “……”

  The guards around them were all on high alert, watching their surroundings with caution, but their ears were perked up and the corners of their mouths had reached their ear roots, clearly amused by this father-son duo.

  "Woof! Woof woof!" Just then, the big black dog's voice rang out.

  It's said that on this journey, the big black dog has relied on its keen sense of smell and vision to discover many dangers and resolve numerous unnecessary troubles for the team, long since winning over everyone's trust. Even Wu Zongyue's gaze towards the worthless dog has softened considerably, clearly giving full affirmation to its performance.

  Even Wu Zongyue has privately told Wu Yeyu that when the big black dog gives birth, he will also leave two for him. However, Wu Yeyu was rejected with a single sentence: "The big black dog is male."

  Everyone looked in the direction of the big black dog's barking, and after a careful search, they didn't find any clues, but they also didn't dare to relax their vigilance.

  "There! In that thicket of bushes! It's a Thunder Lynx! A monster!" One of the guards with good eyesight pointed forward, warning loudly.

  As soon as everyone heard that it was a Thunderbolt Mongoose, their faces immediately turned solemn, and they all drew out their weapons, concentrating and being vigilant.

  When Wu Ye Yu just heard the barking of the big black dog, he subconsciously looked at the system map. On the map that was all lush trees and friendly green dots, the bright red dot was really too conspicuous. So to be strict, the first person to discover the monster's trail was Wu Ye Yu.

  "Where, where! Let me see! What is a Thunder Raccoon!? Ah!? Is it a raccoon that releases thunder?! How cool is that?!" Wu Yeyu's face lit up with excitement as he leaned forward, thinking to himself, This is still my first time seeing a demon beast, can't let it get away!

  He had just run a few steps forward when he was pulled back by Wu Zongyue.

  "What's with your nonsense, kid? Get to the back!" Wu Zongyue glared at Wu Yeyu and drew his own sword, saying.

  "What is referred to as a Flash Lynx, doesn't mean it can emit lightning, but rather its speed is as fast as lightning. Its teeth and claws are extremely sharp, and most of them have deadly poison on their bodies. Once this beast gets close to you, your eyes will find it hard to keep up with its movements, and you might just end up dying here. Hmm, also, the lynx that can emit lightning is called a Thunderbolt Lynx, which is an intermediate-level demon beast, completely different from this one."

  "Oh, I see," Wu Yeyu said with a hint of realization.

  "And another thing, this beast is not only fast and agile, but also quite intelligent. It often teases its prey before eating it, and when faced with a powerful demon beast, it will use its incredible speed to flash far away, leaving behind fake clues to confuse its opponent. It's really troublesome. But don't worry, as long as you stay behind me, you'll be fine." Wu Zongyue said, patting Wu Yeru's shoulder and striking a proud pose.

  At this moment, the lightning ferret hiding in the bushes realized that its tracks had been exposed, so it simply stopped hiding and walked out of the middle with a big fanfare. It was only then that Wu Yeru truly saw the appearance of this beast.

  Its fur is gray all over, but it's very oily, and you can even see a few strands of reflection. Its face is square, but its mouth is pointed and protruding, revealing several sharp teeth inside. There seems to be a hint of heterochromia on top. It looks like this thing is really poisonous. The black paws are short, small, and sharp, looking very sharp. The hind legs are sturdy, and you can see the muscle outline. The whole body is about the size of a basketball.

  "Hmm! Doesn't look very good, does it? Only a pair of big eyes can show a few points of cuteness, the rest is really not as good as before..." Wu Yeyu muttered to himself as he looked at the electric weasel in the distance, which occasionally let out a few sharp cries.

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