Chapter 11

In the desolate beast domain, this is the border between Cangyang Kingdom and the southern Lihuo Kingdom.

There is no need for the two countries to set up defenses on this border, as this place is a paradise for beasts.

At the same time, the treasures of the desolate beast domain are abundant. It is said that the desolate beast domain is so barren, almost devoid of vegetation, because the spiritual herbs and treasures within have absorbed all the earth's spiritual energy.

"Ah... Fortunately, we didn't fly too deep. I think in a few more days, we can leave this wretched place."

Lingxi, who was carried on Long Chen's back, cheered joyfully.

The two had been together for a day, so the guy who previously believed in the separation of the sexes now comfortably lay on Long Chen's back, enjoying the pleasure of having a mount.

"Xiaoxi, shut your stinking mouth! If it weren't for your constant chatter, we wouldn't have encountered so many troubles today. Let me tell you, if I die here, I will definitely rape and kill you first before I die!"

Long Chen, in a fit of rage, threatened. He was carefully crawling away from the desolate beast domain, but the guy on his back kept talking unexpectedly, making him break out in cold sweat.

After just experiencing the deadly threat from the Moon Devouring Wolf and other beasts, Long Chen was still trembling with fear.

"Hmph, stinky boy, do you think I'm a fool? I've figured it out. Now I'm just a sword, the Lingxi Sword. What can you do to me?"

The gray mountains and gray sky ahead seemed endless, the air filled with the smell of corpses and decay. Long Chen frowned and continued on his way.

"There's not much time left in half a month. I have to get out of here and reach the fifth level of the Dragon Vein realm. The family assembly is coming up, and if I don't get the Dragon Seal, I won't have any strength to prove my existence in the upcoming wedding..."

Lingxi said casually, "You're only at the third level of the Dragon Vein realm now. To reach the fifth level in half a month, with the resources of this small place, it's indeed very difficult."

Lingxi's words made Long Chen even more disheartened.

He looked ahead, feeling that these mountains blocking his path were trapping him for life.

"That's not right..."

Long Chen suddenly felt enlightened, thinking to himself, "Mountains are meant to be crossed. It's not even been half a month yet. Why should I be discouraged now? My father didn't give me the right to be discouraged!"

A surge of determination welled up in his heart.

Feeling the sudden burst of fiery light in Long Chen's eyes, Lingxi said dejectedly, "What a strange guy..."

"Right, Xiaoxi, you said this is a small place? Our Cangyang Kingdom has seventeen counties, and each county is very large. Take the Yuanling County where Baiyang Town is located, for example, it has hundreds of small towns like Baiyang Town."

Lingxi rolled her eyes and said, "You're just a toad at the bottom of a well. The area you're in is called the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Territory. Cangyang Kingdom is just one of the nearly ten thousand small countries in the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Territory. And the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Territory is just a small part of the Dragon Sacrifice Continent."

Long Chen was shocked.

He shook his head and said, "Girl, don't try to fool me. How can there be such a large world? I've only heard of a few countries next to Cangyang Kingdom."

"Believe it or not, hmpf!"

Their footsteps made a slight sound on the dry wood.

Long Chen no longer paid attention to Lingxi, focusing all his energy on carefully moving forward. The desolate beast domain was full of strange rocks, which allowed Long Chen to hide his presence.

A desolate roar came from ahead.

"Xiaoxi, there might be danger ahead. Try not to speak loudly if it's not necessary."

Lingxi clearly felt it too and obediently nodded.

After half a day of climbing over mountains and crossing rivers, Long Chen looked up and saw that the sky ahead was no longer so heavily gray, with a hint of daylight showing through. He felt a surge of joy.

"Fortunately, this confused guy didn't go too deep. At my current speed, if there's no danger, I should be able to get out in two or three days. But we've already wasted about five days, and with only ten days left, how can I be a match for Yang Lingyue?"

The two continued on their journey.

If there was no danger, they would bicker and tease each other, but when danger approached, both would be as silent as cicadas. Because Lingxi's perception was very strong, they could usually avoid beasts from a distance.

As the days passed, Lingxi also felt Long Chen's anxiety. One day, she suddenly said slyly, "Hey, I, I smell the scent of Mountain Demon Ginseng. Hehe."

Long Chen was taken aback and said casually, "Smell? Are you a dog? Your nose is really sharp."

Lingxi immediately became angry and said, "Bastard, I'm trying to help you, and you call me a dog. I... I won't help you anymore. Let you lose face at the family assembly. Hmpf!"

Long Chen quickly begged for mercy, flattering her for a while, even calling her "Grandma," and finally managed to make the little girl laugh. She said, "That's more like it. This Mountain Demon Ginseng is a fairly good spiritual herb of the Yellow Rank. Although it's not very useful, it can still help you a bit."

Long Chen secretly thought, "This guy has such a sharp nose, I must keep her by my side in the future."

Thinking about getting a bunch of spiritual treasures, Long Chen secretly made up his mind. At that moment, the excited Lingxi didn't realize that because of a moment's impulse, she would be claimed by Long Chen.

"Mountain Demon Ginseng is a strange spiritual treasure. It is a type of spiritual herb, but after a hundred years, it gains consciousness and the ability to move, making it very hard to find. But it can't escape from my hands!"

"Go this way, go this way, we're almost there. Oh, hurry, it's about to get away, this way..."

Under Lingxi's guidance, Long Chen quickly chased after it. When he rushed past a large rock, he had already seen the so-called Mountain Demon Ginseng. It was a small figure about a foot tall, emitting a faint yellow glow, and a strong medicinal fragrance emanated from it, making Long Chen feel a bit restless.

"This is the key to my success at the family assembly. No matter what, I have to get it."

With the strong support of the Star War Body, Long Chen burst into super speed, shooting toward the Mountain Demon Ginseng.

Suddenly, he rushed into a valley, and the Mountain Demon Ginseng was right in front of him. At that moment, Lingxi suddenly shouted, "Hey, stop, hide!"

Over the past three days, the two had developed a默契 (rapport). Even though the Mountain Demon Ginseng was right in front of him, Long Chen knew that it was better to preserve his life. This desolate beast domain was not a place where he could freely roam, so when Lingxi said to hide, he immediately rolled on the ground and crashed into a crevice in the mountain.

As soon as he rushed into the crevice, the Mountain Demon Ginseng, which had been fleeing, suddenly stopped. From the darkness of the valley, several roars sounded, and in the next moment, several black shadows quickly rushed out, surrounding the Mountain Demon Ginseng. Heavy breathing came from the mouths of these beasts.

There were five beasts in total, completely black, agile, and resembling black leopards, but with long snouts and claws like blades. As they ran, dark red patterns appeared on their bodies, and a bloody smell filled the valley.

"Actually... Earth Demon Dogs..."

{Piaotian Literature}