Chapter 12

Long Chen knew that corresponding to the nine realms of the Dragon Vein, beasts were divided into nine ranks. These five Earth Demon Dogs were all Yellow Rank Fourth Tier beings, meaning that each one of them was likely more powerful than Long Chen.

As for the Moon Devouring Demon Wolf, according to Ling Xi, it was a super existence that completely surpassed the nine ranks of demon beasts!

Long Chen coldly watched the five Earth Demon Dogs cheer over the spirit medicine that had intruded into their territory.

"Five Earth Demon Dogs, all at a higher realm than me. But I have the Starry Sky Battle Body. If I attack unexpectedly and snatch it, there might still be hope. But the Earth Demon Dogs will definitely pursue relentlessly. When that happens and a big commotion is made, I will surely be left as bones in this desolate beast domain."

"But if I don't take a chance, how can I have the capital to stand up and face them at the family assembly?"

"Fine, dying is better than living a cowardly life."

Thinking this, Long Chen's eyes turned cold, and he was about to get up. Ling Xi quickly stopped him, whispering, "Idiot, are you trying to get yourself killed? There are plenty of spirit medicines here. If you waste your life, you'll have nothing left."

Ling Xi's urgency made Long Chen hear the deep concern in her voice. This made him pause. Reflecting on it, there were very few people who had been genuinely good to him before. The short time they had known each other, Ling Xi had indeed touched him.

"Xiaoxi, you're a good person. Don't worry, I won't act rashly. I still need to protect you."

"Tch, I've always been a good person."

It was clear that this was the first time the girl had been praised like this. Though her words were harsh, her voice carried a hint of shyness.

With the Earth Demon Dogs right in front of him, Long Chen didn't dare to say more.

Just as the Earth Demon Dogs were about to take the Mountain Spirit Ginseng back, Ling Xi suddenly whispered, "Another demon beast is coming..."

Long Chen was taken aback. Then he saw the five Earth Demon Dogs' fur bristle, their eyes glowing fiercely as they roared and looked toward the valley entrance. At that moment, a tall figure gradually emerged from the darkness.

First, a dazzling light shone over, and Long Chen squinted. Under the faint starlight, the demon beast revealed its full form. It was a wolf-shaped demon beast, not as large as the Moon Devouring Demon Wolf but extremely agile, with a body covered in silver-white fur. At this moment, the fur was emitting a flowing starlight, and Long Chen even felt that the starlight in the sky was being absorbed into the demon beast's fur.

"This is... a Yellow Rank Fifth Tier Starry Sky Demon Wolf... It usually absorbs star power for cultivation, making its body extremely powerful..."

Ling Xi's voice entered Long Chen's ears.

It was actually a Yellow Rank Fifth Tier demon beast, making it even harder for Long Chen to deal with. He didn't dare to breathe loudly.

The Starry Sky Demon Wolf walked into the valley and let out a low growl at the five Earth Demon Dogs.

As if provoked, the Starry Sky Demon Wolf pounced at the Earth Demon Dogs. Long Chen and Ling Xi watched in silence.

Unexpectedly, the Starry Sky Demon Wolf was also an expert in body cultivation. With each claw and pounce, rocks shattered. The Earth Demon Dogs were not weak either, swarming and pouncing at it, roaring and baring their fangs, looking terrifying.

"The Earth Demon Dogs' claw techniques... actually have the flavor of martial combat skills. Their attacks and defenses are not weaker than basic combat skills. And this Starry Sky Demon Wolf is even more powerful..."

Soon, the Starry Sky Demon Wolf's strength completely overwhelmed the Earth Demon Dogs. Although the Earth Demon Dogs were terrifying, they were either killed or severely injured under the Starry Sky Demon Wolf's claws and fangs. In less than a quarter of an hour, all five Earth Demon Dogs were on the ground.

The Starry Sky Demon Wolf sniffed the trembling Mountain Spirit Ginseng and let out an excited low growl. The starlight in the sky surged, and the Starry Sky Demon Wolf left contentedly.

"This demon beast took the Mountain Spirit Ginseng. Quickly, we need to follow it and see."

The timid Ling Xi actually took the initiative to suggest following it. Long Chen trusted Ling Xi's background and thus believed in her judgment. However, he immediately rushed to the five Earth Demon Dogs and took out their demon cores.

"This stuff can be exchanged for a lot of treasures."

"You greedy pig, quickly follow it, but you must not be discovered, or you'll be dead."

Ling Xi was more anxious than Long Chen.

The Starry Sky Demon Wolf didn't move fast. After taking the demon cores, Long Chen quickly followed it but only dared to observe from a distance.

"Xiaoxi, why are you so anxious for me to follow it? The Mountain Spirit Ginseng has already been taken, and we got nothing."

Ling Xi said nervously, "It did take the Mountain Spirit Ginseng, but demon beasts usually treat spirit medicines as ordinary food and don't refine them. Eating these spirit medicines is a waste. This Starry Sky Demon Wolf is likely the king of this area. I think there should be a stockpile of spirit medicines in its lair. Demon beasts generally like to hoard food, the more they hide, the more satisfied they are. If we follow it and find its lair, we won't be wrong."

After Ling Xi explained, Long Chen understood. He thought to himself, "If what Ling Xi says is true, this trip won't be a waste of time if I gain something."

Before half an hour had passed, the Starry Sky Demon Wolf stopped in front of a cave and quickly entered. Long Chen observed from behind a large rock outside the cave.

"Xiaoxi, what should we do now?"

Ling Xi said nervously, "Wait here for now, I have a plan."

This mysterious person, Long Chen didn't bother with her and focused on watching the cave. Soon, the Starry Sky Demon Wolf came out of the cave, looking around. Long Chen quickly suppressed his breath and didn't move. His heart was tense.

After observing the area around the cave entrance, the Starry Sky Demon Wolf howled and, on all fours, disappeared from Long Chen's sight in a blink.

Ling Xi said happily, "Just as I expected, bad guy, quickly go into its lair, there must be good things inside."

Long Chen knew this without her saying. The Starry Sky Demon Wolf had only been in the cave for a short while. If it had consumed the Mountain Spirit Ginseng, it wouldn't have come out so quickly.

Long Chen rushed into the cave. The cave was dark and deep, and a strong wolf smell hit his nose.

"Sure enough, it's the Starry Sky Demon Wolf's lair."

Soon, the surroundings lit up, and Long Chen rushed into a large, hemispherical space. This was the true home of the Starry Sky Demon Wolf. Although there was a smell of demon beast feces, the strong fragrance of spirit medicines filled the entire lair.

"Mountain Spirit Ginseng, there are two... Long Chen, your luck is really good. Don't waste time, quickly take these things."

As soon as Ling Xi finished speaking, Long Chen started to act. The two Mountain Spirit Ginsengs were quickly put into his pocket. Suddenly, he had a bad feeling.

"Ah, I forgot, the Mountain Spirit Ginsengs were restrained because they tend to run around. Now that you've taken them, it probably knows."

Long Chen's face turned red with anger, cursing, "To hell with you, why didn't you say this earlier? You've doomed me!"

There was no time to waste. Having taken these things, he ran out of the cave frantically. Ling Xi, having made a mistake, didn't dare to say a word and followed Long Chen in a hurry.

In the distance, a furious howl suddenly echoed in the night sky, and Long Chen's heart turned cold. He rushed out of the cave.

"Over there." Ling Xi pointed in a direction.

Long Chen immediately fled in that direction. He could feel the heavy breathing behind him getting closer and closer.

"If I die this time, I'll definitely pull you out of this broken sword and trample you first!"

"Ugh... I, I really didn't mean to... I just forgot for a moment... Ugh..."