The crowd was like a pot of boiling water, and everyone was screaming. No one was shouting at the top of their lungs, and it seemed that just by shouting they could make back the money they had staked. It seems like the louder the voice, the more money you make. They were so noisy that Dai Luan was almost deafened by the noise, not to mention the two frightened monsters.
The strange bird was still confronting it, retreating around the circular field. It was getting closer to Dai Luan, allowing her to observe it more closely. Because of its size, every feather on its body was very large, at least as long as her forearm. If you look carefully, there are many depressions on the strange bird's body, all of which are hairless, exposing its red flesh. It should be a golden feather that had been plucked out in the past. In addition, there were many old scars on its body. Maybe it had been imprisoned. After all, there were still traces of shackles on its ankles. Dai Luan didn't dare to think about where it was imprisoned and what kind of abuse it suffered when it was used as a cash cow.
Looking at the slightly deformed beak and the thick calloused feet, it must have been old before it was sold here and squeezed out of its last value for people's entertainment.
Dai Luan sighed softly. This sigh was very light, melting into the roar of people like a drop of water flowing into the ocean.
The strange bird suddenly turned to look at her quickly, which startled her.
Then, something even more bizarre happened - the strange bird suddenly turned around and screamed at Dai Luan like crazy. Shan Hai stood up in an instant, even knocking down his chair. He suddenly stretched out his hand to protect Dai Luan, and Mu Wan also opened his umbrella. But Shanhai made no other moves, because after he calmed down a little he remembered that the barriers in the field were not decoration.
Izu Shinten was facing her and let out a strange roar, as if two rough metals were rubbing together, and golden sparks spurted out. More thick black oil spilled from its mouth and was quickly ignited. A large amount of thick smoke and some broken flames rushed towards Dai Luan intermittently, and she was petrified. Fortunately, there is an invisible barrier, and those dangerous substances are separated by the invisible wall of air. Once they reach the edge, they stop there.
The crowd screamed for a while, and then there was another one - the water tiger suddenly rushed forward, but the strange bird dodged quickly, with the skill of a veteran on the battlefield. But the same was true for the water tiger. It just bared its teeth and claws in front of them, waving its claws crazily and looking over with a grin on its face. There was some rumbling sound underground. They didn't know the reason. It might be that the underground river or pool was a little turbulent under the influence of the water tiger.
No one knew why the two monsters suddenly stopped fighting, and something even more shocking happened. The two monsters attacked the barrier here one after another. Although there was no tacit understanding and each accidentally injured the other, it was obvious that they worked together, and Chengxin and Dai Luan could not get along with each other. Everyone present also looked at them, not knowing their origins. The people around a few people dispersed. Although protected by the barrier, they still felt uneasy under such an impact.
Water and fire alternated between each other, impacting the barrier in this area. Shan Hai grabbed Dai Luan's wrist and prepared to pull her away.
Suddenly, a clear gap opened on the invisible wall.
The continuous tempering of high and low temperatures, coupled with the violent blows, actually broke the barrier. No one reacted at first, but soon, the strange bird pecked at the crack with its huge beak, and it spread like a spider web. The sound was not as crisp as breaking glass. It was indescribable, like an instrument outside the human world, making a strange hum.
It was as if a bomb had been dropped during the banquet. The crowd dispersed with a bang. The messy footsteps, the collision of wooden chairs, the yelling and crying were mixed together, and even the voices of men and women could not be distinguished. For a while, they couldn't get out of here.
Zhou Pan suddenly put his hand on Dai Luan's shoulder.
"Don't worry, Taoist Master Lin." Zhou Dan said easily, "As long as I'm here, nothing will happen to you."
Lin Shanhai took out the peach wood sword from Dai Luan and placed it on Zhou Pan's shoulder.
"What the hell is going on with that dress?"
The crowd had almost dispersed, and his voice sounded particularly loud in the empty venue.
"Okay, how dare you take advantage of Aluan!" Mu Wan also changed the direction of the umbrella tip.
"I told you, the wings of a kind of monster cicada...but many monsters like to eat them, which is good for recovery. It also has a pungent smell, but humans can't smell it."
Before Shanhai could react, the water tiger was about to attack. And right in front of them, a fire shot up from the ground. The color of the flame was cold, like a giant barrier in front of them, and it also hindered the monster's attack. Soon, one after another, pillars of fire appeared in the venue, springing up from the ground like bamboo shoots after rain, and penetrated the roof. Broken bricks and rocks fell one after another, and the air was filled with thick dust, making it difficult to open one's eyes and making breathing uncomfortable.
Between this powerful fox fire, the starlight that spilled in looked so dim.
The air waves caused their clothes and hair to fly randomly. Zhou Pan's smile was gone, but it looked extremely weird in the firelight. He said calmly:
"Please calm down first and put down your sword."
The fox fire suddenly went out, and from the broken zenith in several places, the stars in the sky became brighter, eclipsing the torches in the field. When those fire pillars disappeared, the strange bird in front of them had fallen to the ground. Dai Luan ripped off the thin clothing and climbed to the edge of the stand in a few steps. Shan Hai failed to hold her back and hurriedly stepped over the broken chair and ran over with Mu Wan.
The strange bird was still breathing—even very rapidly. But they all know that this is just the last gasp. A sharp arrow shot through its neck. The arrow penetrated deeply into the ground and pinned it to the ground. It must have been a fast arrow, there wasn't even any blood on the tip. They watched as the sticky blood slowly flowed out and flowed down the clean arrow body. The neck of the strange bird is very long but not thick. It is not that simple to hit it.
Dai Luan had only heard of such superb shooting skills from Ye Yuejun even if it was rumored. They raised their heads, and Zhang Changgong on the stand put the next arrow back into the quiver without changing his expression.
Then he whistled.
There was another troublesome guy on the field - the water tiger seemed to be shaken, and stood up tremblingly again, shaking off the gravel on his body. Its armor is too thick, and if it were just a mortal, there would be nothing that could be done about it with a long bow. Zhou Pan is definitely unreliable. Shan Hai and Mu Wan both looked at it and shook their heads, glaring at it again.
Its eyes suddenly straightened and its movements froze in place. It even took two steps back.
"……Huh?"
The three of them all turned around and saw a woman walking slowly down from the top of the stands. Shan Hai recognized her. She was the woman who was in the northeast corner of the venue before. She was about thirty years old. This man's eyes were ferocious, with a determination like a hunter's, and every step he took was extremely light, yet extremely steady. She frowned, her expression was serious, and her whole body exuded a stern and decisive temperament.
She made it easy for them to relate to an animal.
The woman suddenly bared her teeth in the direction of the water tiger with a ferocious look on her face. Even Dai Luan was startled. She made a very strange cry. Although it does come from human mouths, and it is indeed a sound that humans can make, few people do it. Although the water tiger was a little scared, he still roared in demonstration.
The woman made an even more terrifying sound. At that moment, the animal she reminded them of seemed to materialize in silhouette behind her.
Dog, or wolf.
The water tiger whined aggrievedly and took several steps back.
"What are you doing standing there in a daze? Pull it back!" Zhang Changgong shouted from above. Other workers who were hiding before they had time to escape ran out one after another, hurriedly grabbing tools and dragging it into the passage. Zhang Changgong took a look, took the bow and arrow and left.
The woman walked down and passed by the transparent gauze spread on the ground. She picked it up and smelled it, then walked over with it, crossed her arms, and looked at Zhou Pan provocatively.
"Monster? What are you doing here? Saving people or destroying things?"
"I'm looking for someone."
"Looking for someone?" The woman raised her eyebrows slightly, "Are you looking for monsters?"
"No, it's a human being." Zhou Dan rolled his eyes slightly as if remembering, "Well, it must be a human being."
"You just say weird things. Are you going to get out by yourself and swear to never leave this place again, or are you going to stay and never think about leaving again?"
The woman did save them once. Judging from the shocking power, she did have the capital to be arrogant. What's more, Zhou Pan also used Dai Luan to cause trouble. Shan Hai and the others had no intention of intervening in this tense conversation.
However, in the face of such provocation, Zhou Dan was unexpectedly shocked.
"I'm looking for someone for a friend. If possible, I want to take that person away. I miss you..."
"Or the third option, I invite you out?" The woman did not listen to him.
Zhou Pan sighed softly: "Girl, if you are like this, we can't talk any more."
"This is not the place you should be in the first place. Don't fucking ruin the boss's business."
"The boss you are talking about is the one who shot the arrow just now, or is there someone else, or... the original owner of this place?"
"Shut up. There is only one boss in the dog farm!"
"Is that person's name Kari Gouto?"
Dai Luan's long mouth was barely closed.
Shanhai interrupted in confusion: "W-what did you say..."
"Eh? Didn't I tell you?" Zhou Pan turned around, "The dog farm belongs to the property of the Shadow Pavilion. This matter..."
Mu Wan yelled at him loudly, but he turned back calmly.
"Well... back to the topic just now. I want to find someone, and the girl can definitely help me. And from the looks of it, you are very familiar with that person... I haven't asked for your name yet?"
"There's no need for me to declare my identity to monsters."
"Alas -" Zhou Pan sighed heavily, "You were obviously saved by a monster, but now you are doing this kind of thing in a place like this. If your adoptive mother is still alive, she will definitely be sad... You said so? Right, Tan Ge?"
The woman's brows furrowed tighter. Her expression was ugly, and she bit her lips tightly, but her fangs were still exposed. Such demonstrations were very limited, and Zhou Pan remained calm. After all, dogs and foxes have the same ancestors.
A white light flashed from Shan Hai's mind.
This name is very familiar, very familiar.
Monster and foster mother...
Tan Ge...
Liangyue-kun......
"You, you are..." Dai Luan stretched out his hand first and pointed at the woman, "You were Mr. Liangyue back then...you were -"
Tan Ge.
