chsdbacks Chapter 156 Targeted! The Mystic Ice Poison Lizard!
Chapter 156 Targeted! The Mystic Ice Poison Lizard!
At the current speed, if we fly for several hours, we'll be lucky to be able to unleash half our full potential if we encounter danger.
Two hours later, Zhang Xuanchen safely arrived at the edge of the Dark Night Forest.
The Swift Travel Talisman lost its effect an hour and a half ago.
There is a gathering place for monks here.
It was small in scale, formed spontaneously, and had no organization whatsoever.
"The Sirius Mercenary Group has one late-stage Foundation Establishment expert, one mid-stage Foundation Establishment expert, and one early-stage Foundation Establishment expert. They can move freely around the outskirts of the Dark Night Forest."
Absolutely guaranteed employer safety! Only 10,000 low-grade spirit stones for three days!
"Tiger Demon Squad! All seven members are at the peak of Qi Refining! They can accompany their employer to the outskirts of the Dark Night Forest to search for herbs, slay demons, and improve their combat experience! Only 5,000 low-grade spirit stones for three days!"
……
Zhang Xuanchen glanced around; the strongest among these teams was only at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
Furthermore, no team dared to venture into the Dark Forest to encircle them.
"It seems there are quite a few dangers in the Dark Night Forest."
Zhang Xuanchen pondered silently.
Then, his gaze swept over the stalls selling various spiritual items and fragments of broken magical artifacts, and he secretly transmitted his voice to Xuanjing.
"Xuanjing, take a look at these stalls and see if there's anything good on them."
Okay.
Xuanjing replied and then closed his eyes to sense.
Thirty seconds later, Xuanjing spoke:
"Brother Chen, there is a fragment of a magical artifact, but it is beyond repair and has no value."
There wasn't anything else of value there; we can leave now.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen nodded and then slowly walked towards the Dark Night Forest.
If you act too hastily, it could lead to trouble if others think you've discovered something valuable and secretly follow you.
Sirius Mercenary Group.
"Big brother, look, that kid is dressed smartly and has an extraordinary air about him. He's obviously a member of a family."
There's also a ring on her finger, probably a storage ring, so she's definitely worth a lot.
Should we give him a shot?
A thin, dark-skinned middle-aged man with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face looked at Zhang Xuanchen with a greedy glint in his eyes.
The scarred man at the head of the group frowned. "You said it yourself, that kid is a member of a family. What if he's someone we can't afford to offend?"
Do you know how many teams die here every year because of their own greed?
As soon as he finished speaking, the mercenary group's second-in-command, a refined young man, spoke up:
"Third brother, don't be rash. Your elder brother is right."
Upon hearing this, the dark-skinned, thin young man couldn't help but retort, "Then what should we do?"
How long has it been since our Sirius Mercenary Group last made a sale? I've already spent all my spirit stones!
It's made me not play with the women at Tianxianglou for three months!
My second brother needs some nourishment! Otherwise, he's going to explode!
Upon hearing this, the refined young man closed his folding fan and chuckled softly:
"Third brother, don't be impatient. I didn't say I wouldn't do it. Watch me."
After saying that, the refined young man chased after Zhang Xuanchen, calling out as he went: "Brother!"
Brother, please wait a moment!
Seeing the young man catching up, Xuanjing reminded him:
"Brother Chen, those guys from the Sirius Mercenary Group want to kill you."
Their conversation could be heard by Zhang Xuanchen, but not by Xuanjing.
Upon hearing the reminder, Zhang Xuanchen nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.
He did not conceal his cultivation level at this time, precisely to deter certain people with ill intentions.
Unfortunately, they were still targeted.
He sighed inwardly, turned his head, and said:
"Are you calling me?"
"That's right, that's right." The refined young man smiled and said, "With your strength, fellow Daoist, there is not much danger on the outskirts of the Dark Night Forest."
But you hesitated for a moment just now, probably because you wanted to enter the middle circle, right?
To be honest, you can choose my team; it only costs 30,000 low-grade spirit stones for three days.
The forest at night can be very dangerous, so it's better if we're together so we can look out for each other.
how?"
As he spoke, he instinctively reached out to put his hands on Zhang Xuanchen's shoulders.
Zhang Xuanchen dodged in a flash.
"No need!"
He replied coldly, then disappeared into the dark forest.
No sooner had Zhang Xuanchen left than the scarred man and the thin, dark-skinned middle-aged man approached the refined young man.
"Second brother, that kid is so ungrateful! Let's chase after him!"
Don't let him get away!
The refined young man chuckled and opened the folding fan again, revealing a second-tier fragrance-seeking bee in his spirit beast pouch.
"No rush, that kid can't escape. I've already left something on him."
You can't escape my pursuit, you scent-hunting bee!
"Haha, as expected of Second Brother, you strategize and control the whole situation! I admire you!" The dark-skinned, thin middle-aged man cupped his hands to show his admiration.
The scarred man nodded. "Second brother did a good job this time. You'll get 30% of the spoils!"
Let's go! into the Dark Forest!
"Yes, brother!"
As soon as the voice fell, the more than thirty members of the Sky Wolf Mercenary Group chased after Zhang Xuanchen in the direction he had "escaped."
Seeing this, the others shook their heads.
"Another person is going to die!"
"Who says otherwise? Sigh, the Sirius Legion is a real menace. If only someone could wipe them out."
"Dream on! Which force within a hundred miles can wipe out the Sky Wolf Mercenary Group!"
……
Soon, the sun set completely.
The whole world was plunged into an endless night.
Zhang Xuanchen concealed his aura and ran through the dark forest.
The ancient trees around were gnarled and twisted together, resembling ghost claws.
The wrinkled bark of the ancient tree gleamed with a bluish-black sheen, and the moss on the trunk spread out eerie green veins in the shadows.
Silence is the word that best represents this forest.
You can't even hear a single insect chirping.
All that could be heard was the sound of Zhang Xuanchen moving through the forest.
At this moment, with the reminder from the Xuanjing, Zhang Xuanchen found a few grains of bee pollen that had drifted onto him.
"Xuanjing, look around for any mid- or late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beasts. Put these few grains of honey powder on them."
"Okay, Brother Chen, we're still in the outer area, so it's unlikely we'll encounter any Foundation Establishment level monsters. Let's continue."
Roar!
Roar!
A pack of Shadow Wolves spotted Zhang Xuanchen and gave chase.
Zhang Xuanchen successfully shook them off.
Roar!
A Tier 2 early-stage withered bone vine snake began to pursue Zhang Xuanchen.
Zhang Xuanchen successfully shook it off.
Most of the monsters on the outskirts were first-tier or early-stage second-tier monsters. Even though Zhang Xuanchen's speed had slowed down considerably in the forest, those monsters still couldn't catch up with him.
It can only be left as an appetizer for the Sirius Mercenary Group.
Five hours later, Zhang Xuanchen's spiritual energy was reduced to only 20%, forcing him to slow down and consume three drops of millennium stalactite to quickly restore his spiritual energy.
Before going into seclusion, he gave Zhang Hongzhan two liters of thousand-year-old stalactites, one of which was to be exchanged for the Golden Elixir.
He still had more than a liter of liquid left on him.
Not much, but enough.
"Brother Chen, there's a sleeping mid-stage Tier 2 Xuanbing Poison Lizard thirteen miles to our right. Conceal your aura as you approach. I'll put those few bee powders on it, and then we'll retreat."
The mid-stage Tier 2 Ice Poison Lizard is quite powerful and can cause considerable trouble for the Sky Wolf Mercenary Group.
Zhang Xuanchen's lips curled up. "Alright, it's up to you."
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
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