Chapter 32 of 100

Chapter 32

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What the f*ck!

The yellow toxic mist completely颠覆ed Hu Gao's understanding of snakes. Its mouth was so large, and its lower jaw could even hide poison, which was truly inconceivable. Fortunately, he was still a considerable distance away. He decisively rolled a few times and immediately retreated a few steps, avoiding the envelopment of the toxic mist.

Hu Gao dared not risk being poisoned. Although the jade pendant could indeed quickly heal injuries, he was uncertain if it had the ability to detoxify. If it couldn't, dying in such a place would mean no one would even clean up his body.

Just as Hu Gao was in a state of shock and uncertainty, a golden figure suddenly shot out from his sleeve and directly darted into the yellow toxic mist ahead.

"Xiao Wu, be careful..." Hu Gao exclaimed in alarm. He really didn't expect that after breaking through, Xiao Wu would be so fierce and dare to come out to fight directly.

Before his voice had even faded, the sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh quickly came. Worried about Xiao Wu's safety, Hu Gao hurriedly circled around the toxic mist to see what was happening.

The scene before him made Hu Gao's gaze freeze. The giant snake's massive body was curled up, lying motionless on the ground, its head still raised, but a fist-sized hole could be seen in its neck, the flesh torn open, and black blood continuously flowing out.

Xiao Wu was standing on the giant snake's head, his five claws tightly gripping it. Under the moonlight, he glowed with a golden light, exuding a formidable aura. However, the moment he saw Hu Gao, he immediately lost his composure and cheered.

"Boss, quickly take out the snake gallbladder and the demon core. We need to go deal with the next target. Many demon beasts are heading our way. I've already discovered a demon beast with a demon core about 400 meters to our left front."

"Damn it!" Hu Gao couldn't help but curse. Xiao Wu's combat power was truly formidable. The tough-skinned giant snake couldn't even withstand one of his attacks and was instantly killed. After all, Xiao Wu had just broken through to the initial stage of the first rank. Indeed, a divine beast that could level up was a treasure. It seemed that the heavens had given him quite a few benefits.

Although he was shocked, Hu Gao didn't hesitate. He quickly went forward to dig out the gallbladder of the venomous snake, then broke open its forehead and indeed found a black demon core.

"Xiao Wu, let's hunt demon beasts first. We'll absorb the demon aura when we return." Looking up at the sky, it was almost dawn. Hu Gao made his decision and quickly went to find the next target.

...

Another hour passed, and the sky was already turning a fish-belly white.

"Sh*t, Xiao Wu, hurry up!" Hu Gao ran at full speed, constantly leaping and dodging.

"Oops, mistake, mistake. I was so happy I didn't notice a late-stage first-rank demon beast approaching. Boss, hurry, it's chasing us!" Xiao Wu transformed into a yellow light, jumped onto Hu Gao's body, and then钻进了他的衣袖.

"How could this be so unlucky? The first time I encounter a late-stage first-rank demon beast, I get chased!" Hu Gao looked back and saw that the large bull with a huge green horn was less than fifty meters away. He immediately felt a wave of despair. He was no match for this demon beast, not by a long shot.

At first, Hu Gao still harbored some hope, but when he realized that his punches on the green bull's body made no sound, he knew it was hopeless. The key was that this green bull, despite its massive size, was incredibly agile, with a speed that didn't lag behind the leopard-type demon beast they had encountered earlier. It could also spray fire and water simultaneously, making it a completely monstrous existence.

Hu Gao's body was almost entirely battered, and even Xiao Wu had been stepped on once by the green bull's iron hooves, showing the speed of the demon beast. Fortunately, Xiao Wu's body was tough, and he was unharmed, which reassured Hu Gao.

"Only twenty meters left, Xiao Wu, you need to help me get rid of it." In less than half a minute, the distance had shortened by thirty meters. At this rate, in less than two minutes, he would be turned into mincemeat under the green bull's hooves.

"Boss, if I had a way, I would have told you already." Xiao Wu was helpless. Late-stage demon beasts were completely beyond his capabilities.

"Roar!" The green bull suddenly let out a loud roar, raised its two front hooves, and stomped the ground, causing a crack to form and spread forward.

"What the f*ck, how many more tricks does this green bull have?" First fire, then water, and now earth. Is this still a first-rank demon beast?

Just as Hu Gao leaped forward, a crack appeared under his feet, and one foot stepped into it. He quickly kicked with the other foot, his body soaring into the air. At that moment, the green bull charged, its large horn directly stabbing at Hu Gao.

In mid-air, Hu Gao had no way to dodge and was hit head-on, flying far away.

"Flower Bull, I swear I'll kill you today!" Hu Gao touched his torn and bleeding buttocks. After being in this world for so long, this was the first time he was truly angry. He charged at the green bull like a madman.

The green bull didn't care and charged at Hu Gao, its green horn glowing with a faint light, clearly infused with elemental energy.

Although Hu Gao was angry, he hadn't lost his mind. At the last moment before the collision, he slid to the ground, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow. Under the green bull's belly, he decisively punched upward with all his strength, sending the green bull flying.

What a great opportunity! Seizing the moment, Hu Gao used both his fists and feet, unleashing a series of powerful attacks that he had briefly reviewed earlier.

After the attack, Hu Gao didn't even look back. He raised his head, determined the direction, and continued running toward Ningcheng as fast as he could, completely disregarding his dignity.

That series of attacks looked fierce, but Hu Gao knew the green bull wasn't seriously injured. Before he could run far, the green bull stood up, its nose making a thunderous sound, and a flame shot out from its mouth.

Fortunately, Hu Gao had been burned twice by the fireballs earlier. This time, he ran in a "Z" pattern, completely avoiding the attack, exclaiming in relief.

However, the green bull seemed to be enraged and continuously spewed flames in three different directions, completely blocking Hu Gao's escape route.

"Master, don't panic!" Xiao Wu came out again, spitting out a white ice flame that met the green bull's fire. Ice countered fire, barely blocking the attack.

"Good job, Xiao Wu!" Hu Gao didn't waste time and continued running as fast as he could.

At that moment, a figure shot toward him from the front, moving so fast that it was like a car compared to a snail. In the blink of an eye, it had crossed hundreds of meters, and a sword thrust out, creating a storm of sword energy that instantly surrounded the green bull.

Blood rained down, the scene spectacular.

Hu Gao stopped, turned around, and asked, "Did you kill the green bull? Who's that strong?"

"Arrogant, to dare come to Tushan at the Condensation Shadow Realm!"

The figure turned around, revealing Hu Yinxue in a colorful dress. In the moonlight, she looked even more beautiful.

Hu Gao looked at Hu Yinxue, who had a cold expression, and without greeting her, he ran to the green bull's corpse, picked up the demon core that was rolling on the ground, and put it in his pocket.

"You!"

Hu Yinxue found Hu Gao's behavior both amusing and annoying. Just moments ago, he was fleeing in terror, and now he didn't even greet her but immediately picked up the demon core. What a shameless person.

"How did you get here? Were you following me?"

"Hmph, if I hadn't followed you, you would have been mincemeat by now." Hu Yinxue coldly replied, sensing the implication in Hu Gao's words.

"Hey, what's that in your hand?"

"Oh, this? I have no idea. I found it next to a demon beast I killed earlier. I didn't expect that as soon as I picked it up, the green bull would start chasing me!"

"This... This is a nearly mature Black Leaf Grass. No wonder you attracted the Green-Winged Bull." Hu Yinxue took it and was surprised.

"Black Leaf Grass? What's its use?" Hu Gao asked.

"Of course, Black Leaf Grass is a priceless medicinal herb. If refined into a Black Body Pill, even a beginner-stage Body Passage Realm warrior would want it. However, your Black Leaf Grass is not yet mature. If refined into a pill, it can only make a slightly inferior Green Body Pill. Although not as good as a Black Body Pill, it's perfect for a Condensation Shadow Realm warrior. I think this Black Leaf Grass can make at least five to six Green Body Pills."

"Will taking a Green Body Pill help me?"

"Definitely. You haven't yet broken through to the high-stage Condensation Shadow Realm. Taking a Green Body Pill will at least double your physical strength."

"Double my physical strength?! My goodness, I'm already quite strong. If it gets any stronger, it will be incredible! Truly turning a disaster into a blessing." Hu Gao couldn't help but marvel. The Black Leaf Grass was a significant gain tonight, making the beating worth it.

"I'll keep the Black Leaf Grass for you. We have a pill refiner in our Hu family. I'll find him tomorrow to help refine the Green Body Pills."

"Alright, you can keep it." Hu Gao trusted Hu Yinxue and agreed immediately.

Under Hu Yinxue's guidance, Hu Gao safely returned to his residence in Ningcheng. Although tonight's cultivation was somewhat dangerous, the gains were substantial. At this rate, his chances of defeating Hu Wushuang in three months would increase.

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