Chapter 14

From the time Long Chen was injured until Ling Xi woke up, four days had passed. Long Chen calculated the time and thought that the family meeting should be about to start.

"Since the Star Body Technique hasn’t reached its peak, I’m still at the fourth level of the Dragon Vein Realm. Facing Yang Lingyue, who is at the sixth level of the Dragon Vein Realm, I’m still a bit lacking..."

Long Chen frowned, deciding to leave as soon as Ling Xi woke up.

Four days later, Ling Xi finally woke up.

Seeing that Long Chen’s cultivation had greatly improved, she hurriedly said, "It seems you used the mountain demon ginseng. Your current strength should be enough to fight the Star Demon Wolf. The time for your family meeting is running out; we need to hurry to its den."

Long Chen was taken aback and said, "Do we still need to go there? We’ve already taken all the benefits."

"You don’t know, but for you, that guy itself is the treasure," Ling Xi whispered.

"So mysterious, I don’t know what you’re up to."

Although puzzled, Long Chen still chose to trust Ling Xi, and the two headed toward the Star Demon Wolf’s den.

"Xiaoxi, what exactly is so valuable about this Star Demon Wolf? You said it would benefit me?"

"The fur of the Star Demon Wolf is very special; it can actively absorb the energy of the stars. After absorbing star power, its fur becomes abnormally hard, giving it a similar effect to a martial artist’s body refinement. Generally, hunting a Star Demon Wolf can fetch a lot of money, mainly because of this fur, which can help your Star Body Technique!"

Listening to Ling Xi’s explanation, Long Chen was amazed. The world truly had no shortage of wonders.

Thinking that the Star Demon Wolf’s fur could help his Star Body Technique, Long Chen knew he needed to make a real effort this time. Only by winning could he fulfill Long Qinglan’s wishes.

Long Chen originally thought Ling Xi was so concerned about the Star Demon Wolf for her own sake, but it turned out she was thinking of him.

"This girl, though scatterbrained and stubborn, has a good heart."

For Ling Xi and for Long Qinglan, he had to go all out. Moreover, he had advanced to the fourth level of the Dragon Vein Realm, making him several times stronger than before. Defeating the Star Demon Wolf was still very hopeful.

"Dragon Martial Artist, this unheard-of title, what does it mean? For Father to be so mysterious and value it so much..."

Soon, they appeared outside the den.

Ling Xi worriedly said, "The Star Demon Wolf is extremely powerful, not inferior to you. If you can’t defeat it, you can always run away. I just want to give you an advantage at the family meeting, don’t risk your life."

Long Chen smiled and said, "Don’t worry, I understand your intentions, but I, Long Chen, am not so easily defeated."

Placing the Ling Xi Sword on the ground, Long Chen said, "Just watch how I crush this little beast."

The strong confidence in his smile made Ling Xi a bit dazed.

"Bad guy."

She silently cursed in her heart.

Long Chen openly appeared at the entrance of the Star Demon Wolf’s den, his Star Body Technique having reached a minor level, and his fourth level of the Dragon Vein Realm, both powers bursting forth.

This way, the Star Demon Wolf in the den could instantly sense Long Chen’s presence.

Beasts have a strong territorial awareness, and Long Chen’s intrusion into its territory naturally warranted death.

When it came out and saw that it was the person who had stolen from it last time, the Star Demon Wolf let out a roar and, without a word, pounced at Long Chen.

There was still blood on its chest, and Long Chen knew this was from Ling Xi’s injury. It was probably because of this that Ling Xi felt confident enough to let Long Chen fight it.

However, the speed and strength of the Star Demon Wolf still made Long Chen’s pupils constrict.

Seeing the Star Demon Wolf’s immense power, Ling Xi also became anxious, fearing that her good intentions might backfire.

"Don’t move, I won’t lose!"

Long Chen’s voice echoed in her ear. Seeing the extraordinary young man in front of her already engaged in battle, Ling Xi ultimately did not move.

"Alright, I believe in you."

She silently cheered for Long Chen in her heart.

At this moment, Long Chen unleashed the full power of his minor-level Star Body Technique. Not only did his defense soar, but the faint star power surrounding him was like countless blades. If an ordinary person approached, they would likely be injured by this sharp aura!

With his body now enhanced and his true qi several times stronger, Long Chen’s strength soared. Previously, he had no resistance against the Star Demon Wolf, but now he had the power to face it head-on.

A powerful Tiger Fist collided with the Star Demon Wolf. Although the Star Demon Wolf was much larger than Long Chen, they were evenly matched, and the impact sent them both flying back. The Star Demon Wolf’s formidable strength made Long Chen’s arms tremble, while Long Chen’s Star Body Technique made the wolf feel as if it had been cut by blades.

Small scratches appeared on the wolf’s limbs, making it even more enraged. The Star Demon Wolf let out a roar and, on all fours, charged at Long Chen again. Beastly energy enveloped its body, and its claws lunged at Long Chen!

"Beastly attacks, though terrifying and frightening, are nothing to me. My courage is greater than your brain, and I’m not afraid of your tricks!"

The Star Demon Wolf’s attacks were ruthless and deadly, but Long Chen was no pushover. He was actually a very ruthless person at heart, just buried for over a decade. This battle brought it out. Although the Star Demon Wolf was powerful, Long Chen managed to force it to retreat repeatedly!

The Star Body Technique gave Long Chen a very sharp reaction in battle. Since the Star Demon Wolf attacked like a beast, he used methods to counter beasts.

Like a whirlwind, Long Chen kicked the wolf back several yards, then roared and burst with power, transforming into a meteor and slamming into the Star Demon Wolf.

"Reaching the fourth level of the Dragon Vein Realm, I can now use the true power of the Meteor Fist. Let you taste the attack that was once helpless against you!"

"Meteor Fist, destroy heaven and earth!"

With a loud boom, the immense force sent the Star Demon Wolf crashing into the mountain wall. The area where it was hit by the Meteor Fist turned crimson, and the wall behind it cracked in a web-like pattern!

Another punch landed on the Star Demon Wolf, and Long Chen instantly grabbed its head.

The Star Demon Wolf’s eyes still held the cruel and fierce light of a beast. However, after repeated injuries, it had little strength left to resist. Long Chen’s final Meteor Fist smashed into its jaw, shattering bones and driving fragments into its head, killing it instantly as it fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Ling Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

When she realized the Star Demon Wolf had become stronger, she was extremely nervous. She knew Long Chen’s capabilities, and the only reason he could defeat the Star Demon Wolf was because his fighting style was even more ruthless and beastly than the wolf’s.

"This guy... is really a freak. So terrifying in battle, and he’s not nice to talk to, but his smile is actually quite handsome..."

Thinking of this, Ling Xi suddenly felt a bit warm.

At this moment, Long Chen was dragging the large body of the Star Demon Wolf to the Ling Xi Sword. He said smugly, "Little girl, what’s wrong? Are you mesmerized by my heroic battle?"

Ling Xi initially thought this guy was not bad, but his words made her feel nauseous. She said, "You wish! This girl doesn’t look at scum like you!"

Long Chen chuckled and got to the point, frowning and looking at the Star Demon Wolf. "Hey, why aren’t you talking? Quickly tell me how to use the fur."

Hearing this, Ling Xi became excited. "What else? Peel off all its fur and swallow it to refine it. That’s it!"

Long Chen was stunned, looking at the Star Demon Wolf with a bitter expression. He stammered, "You... you want me to eat this beast’s fur? I have to eat fur?"

"Yes, eat its fur..."

Long Chen groaned and fell to the ground.

Half an hour later.

Long Chen sat on the ground, faint starlight appearing on his skin, becoming more and more intense. His eyes were wide open, the pupils turning into stars, emitting dazzling light.

Behind him lay the naked body of the dead Star Demon Wolf.

This scene easily evoked thoughts of a brutal act.

Ling Xi stared at Long Chen, who was deeply in cultivation, and laughed foolishly for a long time. Suddenly, her smile froze.

"Really, what am I thinking? He’s just a weak martial artist in this remote place. There’s no way we can have a deep connection. If he can really help me recover, I’ll help him in the future."

At this moment, Long Chen was at a critical point in his cultivation.

"The fur of this beast is soft, but once inside my body, it feels like being cut by blades. A destructive force surges within me, destroying my body. This force must be star power!"

Forcing himself to endure the pain, Long Chen suddenly activated the secret technique of the Star Body Technique, using the chaotic star power within his body to cultivate the Star Body Technique. In the chaos and destruction of the star power and the application of the Star Body Technique’s secret method, his body gradually strengthened.

Thinking of his miserable state half an hour ago, Long Chen’s stomach churned. Under Ling Xi’s urging, he had really swallowed those disgusting wolf hairs. Although the thought was tragic, he had gone all out to become stronger.

His body, refined by endless star power, continuously strengthened, finally reaching a critical point. With a loud boom, a starlight vortex erupted from Long Chen’s body, sending a massive force outward!

Long Chen suddenly stood up, feeling the immense power within his body. His skin glowed faintly with starlight, and his eyes shone brilliantly, just like the stars in the night sky.

"The Star Body Technique at its peak is this powerful?"

He looked toward Baiyang Town.

"Yang family, I’m coming..."

{Piaotian Literature}