At the edge of the dense forest, a lone wolf slowly poked out half of its body from the shadows, lowered its head and kept sniffing around. Its two front paws were restlessly scratching the ground, and its gleaming eyes were full of emotions. Fear, caution, hunger and greed.
After struggling for a long time, hunger, thirst and greed still prevailed. He first glanced left and right, then stretched out his long tongue to lick his fangs, and cautiously walked forward with his tail between his legs.
The lone wolf is about six feet long and three feet tall. His originally blue-grey fur has now become scorched black. There is also a long scar on his left hind leg, which has become covered with a layer of black blood scab. He walks with a limp. Turn.
The front was originally its home, but now it was devastated.
That day, tall and green pine trees fell in pieces like wheat straw. The huge explosion was deafening. Flames and ice fell from the sky, exploding large craters one after another on the earth.
The wolves fled in all directions, but after running a few steps, they let out a cry and either turned into a pile of minced meat or charred corpses.
Just when it was about to escape from death by dodging left and right, a spark drifted onto it for some reason, instantly igniting a raging fire. It screamed in pain and rolled all over the ground. Its legs were scratched by wood slag. I don't even know it's a long mouth.
Occasionally, it rolled onto a patch of ice. The flames gradually extinguished, but it also gradually fell into a coma due to serious injuries.
Before completely losing consciousness, it vaguely saw a red shadow in the sky, its body blazing with fire, like a god.
The lone wolf finally arrived at the destination of his trip, a corpse of a demon wolf that was split into two. The corpse had not yet decomposed, and its internal organs were scattered on the ground.
It looked around for the last time, then opened its bloody mouth, starting with the organs, and swallowed large chunks wholeheartedly.
Suddenly, he moved his ears, stopped swallowing, and looked up to the sky. He saw two rainbows, one red and one silver, piercing the sky and stopping in mid-air not far away, revealing two figures, one green and one white.
The two seemed to be looking for something, and the green figure glanced at him. At this glance, the fiery red figure in the impression surged out, and a blur merged with the cyan figure above. It was so frightened that the hair on its body stood up, and it ran away desperately.
The two people were Yuan Qing and Han Hongrui who were flying all the way.
At this time, Yuan Qing released his consciousness, frowned slightly, and was about to speak when he saw Han Hongrui suddenly fly down and land in front of a pine tree on the edge of the clearing.
Yu Jian went over and saw a small green sword mark carved on the pine wood, with the tip of the sword facing the direction of Hanjiabao.
"It seems that my brother has returned to the clan. Let's go back as soon as possible." Han Hongrui said to Yuan Qing with a happy face. Yuan Qing had no objection, and the two of them immediately changed direction and flew towards Hanjiabao.
In the main hall of Hanjiabao, Han Xin was sitting on the main seat and was giving instructions to Han Yu. Suddenly, two rainbow lights, one silver and one red, fell on the square outside the hall, and then a green figure rushed into the hall fiercely.
When Han Xin saw the person coming, he immediately stood up, took three steps and two steps at a time, came to a stop in front of him, smiled and said: "Xiao Rui, you are back."
Han Hongrui smiled, but when she saw Han Yu here, she immediately put on a cold look, leaned forward and said, "Brother Lao is worried."
Yuan Qing then came in and when he saw Han Xin, he smiled slightly and said, "Master of the family."
"Hahaha, Junior Brother Yuan!" Han Xin laughed loudly when he saw Yuan Qing, then quickly stepped forward and bowed his hands: "Thank you, Junior Brother, for your help. The Han family will definitely repay you generously for this kindness in the future!"
Yuan Qing helped Han Xin up and said, "The head of the family made a serious statement. Yuan was entrusted by others, and this is just a matter of responsibility." After a brief glance, he then asked: "Why don't you see Senior Brother Feng?"
When Han Xin heard this, his face darkened and he did not answer. Instead, he turned around and said, "Han Yu, you go and do your work first."
Han Yu bowed and excused himself knowingly. Han Xin extended his hand to signal Yuan Qing to sit down and talk. After the three of them sat down, they slowly said, "Junior brother Feng was attacked by a monster and unfortunately died."
Yuan Qing frowned when he heard this and said in a deep voice: "Please tell me the details, head of the family."
Han Xin had known that Yuan Qing had asked this question, so he pondered for a moment and then explained exactly how he met Feng Xifeng on the way, how he joined forces to fight the enemy, how Feng Xifeng was later attacked and killed, and how he managed to survive in a group of people. The story of escaping from death was slowly told under the gaze of the monster.
The more Yuan Qing listened, the darker his face became. Han Hongrui was fine, as if he had expected it.
After Han Xin finished speaking, Han Hongrui continued softly: "The one I met before was the giant green-backed wolf. Its strength was by no means as simple as an ordinary fourth-level monster; the little white beast was even worse. If I hadn't exploded several of them, A high-grade magic weapon would have been buried in the claws of a beast long ago."
After hearing this, Yuan Qing's face turned gloomy, he thought for a moment and said, "May I ask the head of the family, is this mission completed?"
Han Xin and Han Hongrui were both startled when they heard this, and the latter immediately asked: "Junior brother, are you here specifically to support me on this trip?"
"Let me tell you," Han Xin glanced at Yuan Qing, then sighed and said, "Han Xin did not know that the situation was so serious before, and due to lack of merit, he simply sent an exploration mission. I originally wanted to go there in person, and quickly Go back quickly, but now the situation is no longer something that a declining family like the Han family can handle alone. I have reported it to the sect, and I believe someone will come to help soon. As for the task, it is naturally completed. Junior brother can do the rest. Make your own decision, whether to stay or go, it all depends on your heart.”
After hearing this, Yuan Qing fell into deep thought: The young man had a passion for holding the sword, and he had killed three monks in black before, so it was a time of great fighting spirit; but if he stayed to slay the demons, not to mention the reward, just considering these few Level four monsters are very dangerous if you encounter them.
Seeing that Yuan Qing remained silent for a while, Han Hongrui felt moved in her heart and said: "To be honest, I haven't formally thanked my junior brother for his help. Why don't I stay here for a few more days so that I can fulfill my friendship as a landlord."
Han Xin was surprised to hear his little sister's persuasion, but he didn't say anything. Yuan Qing hesitated for a while, but finally agreed.
The three chatted for a while, and then Han Xin asked someone to take Yuan Qing to a quiet room to rest on the grounds that it was "quite tiring to run around for days."
Yuan Qing knew that it was inconvenient for the brothers and sisters to say something in front of an outsider like him, so he didn't say much and left wisely.
There was no one around at this time, so Han Xin asked half curiously and half jokingly. "Xiao Rui, why do you insist on keeping Junior Brother Yuan? Could it be that you have a crush on this kid?"
After hearing this, Han Hongrui said angrily with a hint of shyness: "Brother, what are you talking about!" Then she straightened her face and said, "You don't know yet, this Junior Brother Yuan is quite a big deal."
"Oh? Why isn't it simple?" Han Xin couldn't help but pay attention to what his little sister said seriously.
Han Hongrui recalled for a while and said: "This person's cultivation level is not high, but he is only in the early stage of foundation establishment, but his swordsmanship is really sharp and his killing power is as high as that of the monks in the late stage of foundation establishment. With just one sword, he can He asked a second-level demon snake to disappear; in less than a stick of incense, he killed three evil cultivators in the middle stage of foundation building with his sword. During this period, he was even able to distractedly explore the surrounding environment. It was his brother who was confronting him. On the other hand, the outcome is still a 50-50 decision, and this is still the case when the inherited weapon is used."
The more Han Xin listened, the more surprised he became. Finally, he couldn't help but sigh: "Doesn't that mean that this person already has the strength in the later stage of foundation building in the early stage of foundation building?"
Han Hongrui smiled slightly at this time, shook his head and said: "I don't know anything else, but this person's current mana is far less than that of the later monks, and the range of his spiritual thoughts is also much inferior. He is unparalleled in a short period of time. He will definitely be in the old war. Life and failure!"
"By the way, how are your injuries?"
"I have taken the Qi Restoration Pill, and my injuries are not serious. However, the sequelae left by the Burning Origin Secret Technique still need to be nursed back to health..."
Yuan Qing didn't know that the two brothers and sisters would almost describe his current strength in a conversation. At this time, he was sitting in the quiet room, feeling confused.
At first I thought it was just a matter of staying or leaving, but slowly I discovered that it was not a simple matter of staying or leaving, but about choices.
Not long ago, "Luzhou Zhi" left a very deep impression on the young man's mind, so when facing the green snake, he was united in his heart and sword and killed the enemy with one sword; after that, the black-clothed monk had no intention of killing, but the other party had no intention of killing him. He didn't hold back his hand, and his moves were fatal, so he killed him in anger.
Staying to slay demons is of course an act of obedience and clear thinking, but if you are not careful, you will lose your life. There is no such thing as a matter of life and death. It is extremely safe to return to the sect. After handing in the mission and receiving the merits, it will last for several years. Worry-free, devoted to pure cultivation, but depressed in his heart, as if he had become a deserter.
The young man was in a dilemma, not knowing how to choose.
Xuanyuan, Consul Pavilion.
Since Senior Sister Bai Zhi came to announce a demon-slaying mission a few days ago, disciples in the middle and late stages of Foundation Establishment have come to check it out. There are also many monks who are in the early stages of Foundation Establishment and have come to join in the fun, but after reading the details After receiving the information, they left angrily, including Su Tianqi and Zhao Feiyan.
The mission clearly states: Hanjiabao's spiritual veins have been invaded by demonic beasts. It has been found that there is a fourth-level demon wolf, a fourth-level demonic snake, a civet cat beast that is suspected of carrying blood inheritance, and several second-level demonic wolves. A total of five people are required, and each person has a thousand merits. The monster materials do not need to be turned over to the sect, but belong to the individual. The person with the highest merit can enter the Ning Yuan Lingchi to practice for one month.
On this day, a tall and thin man wearing a moon-white thorn-gold robe came to the consul's pavilion, walked straight to the red list in the back hall, and after a brief confirmation, he took out his identity token and accepted the demon-slaying task without hesitation. Then he walked away.
After a while, a man wearing a navy blue robe came to the red list with eight-figure steps and swayed left and right. This man had long and thin limbs, a big belly and a big head. After a little confirmation, he accepted the task. The royal weapon leaves.
After this person left, a burly man strode to the front of the list. This man was wearing a sleeveless short-breasted jacket, with dark muscles all over his arms, and a full beard. He took the task without looking at it and left.
Not long after, a thin man dressed as a scholar, holding a folding fan in his hand, walked to the list in a hurry. He first looked up and down, then his eyes stopped on the "Hanjiabao" task. After reading it carefully, he took out his identity card. Token, accepted the task, then gently shook the folding fan and chanted poems all the way.
At the same time, on a certain towering snow peak, there was a solemn Taoist temple built on the top of the mountain.
There is a deep pool inside the Taoist temple. The water in the pool is still crystal clear in the wind and snow, with no trace of ice. Several snow-white lotus flowers grow on it, spreading their branches lightly in the ice and snow, swaying in the cold wind.
In a quiet room in the Taoist temple, a nun was sitting on a futon, and a girl of about the same age was kneeling in front of her, whispering something.
The Taoist nun looks about twenty years old. She is wearing a Taoist robe embroidered with lotus flowers and an unknotted bun. Her black hair is randomly scattered like tassels. Her facial features are as delicate as sculptures and her expression is like that of a goddess from the Nine Heavens. She is sacred and unapproachable.
The girl is wearing an aqua blue embroidered skirt, with a piece of red jade hanging from her waist, engraved with a fire phoenix, which is lifelike. A jade-carved purple orchid hairpin ties up her long hair, her face is as gentle as water, and her eyes are as clear as mountain springs.
"Yes, Master." The girl said softly, then left the Taoist temple, turned over her hands and took out a crystal clear jade lotus. She kneaded it with her bare hands. The lotus rose to the size of one foot in the air, and lifted the girl up to fly down leisurely. The snow-capped peaks were so fast that they disappeared into the mountains in the blink of an eye.
After a stick of incense, the girl landed in the consul's pavilion, moved lightly to the red list in the back hall, took out her identity token, swiped it lightly for the "Demon Killing" task, and then left the palace door, releasing the jade. Lotus, fluttering clothes, like a fairy leaving the dust, disappearing into the horizon.
Three days later, Yan came to the peak.
Four men, one woman, and five figures each released their magical weapons, turning into five rainbow lights. They left the Xuanyuan Mountain Gate and headed north, straight to Hanjiabao.
