Chapter 5

"Ha!"

In the midst of the jungle, a nimble figure suddenly darted out from the shadows, punching through the chest of a demonic bear in front of him.

As the figure landed, a handsome face was revealed; this person was none other than Jiang Xuan.

Jiang Xuan had been in this jungle for three days.

During these three days, Jiang Xuan had hunted many spirit beasts, including one with the strength of the Sixth Level of the Meridian Opening Realm.

"Now that I have cultivated the Hundred Punches Body Vibration Technique to the Minor Success stage, I can easily kill a spirit beast at the Sixth Level of the Meridian Opening Realm. Even if I encounter a spirit beast at the Eighth Level of the Meridian Opening Realm, I now have the strength to fight it!"

"As long as I can hunt more spirit beasts, I can exchange them for a Cold-Resistant Pill for Ling'er!"

Jiang Xuan shook the bag in his hand, a smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

He took out a dagger, cut open the giant bear's abdomen, and removed the spirit beast's core.

These spirit beast cores are the essence of the spirit beasts, containing immense energy. If consumed directly, they can enhance one's cultivation and combat power.

If sold, they can also bring in a considerable amount of money, so Jiang Xuan naturally wouldn't miss out.

After a brief cleanup, Jiang Xuan planned to continue hunting spirit beasts.

"Roar!"

However, at this moment, a thunderous roar suddenly echoed through the forest.

"Hmm?"

"What's going on?"

Jiang Xuan raised his eyebrows, suddenly feeling a surge of interest. He took a step forward and headed in the direction of the sound.

"Run! It's the Flame Lion King."

However, before he had gone far, Jiang Xuan saw several figures running towards him, their faces showing signs of fear.

"Flame Lion King!"

Jiang Xuan murmured, his face lighting up with joy. He had heard of the Flame Lion King, a spirit beast equivalent to the Seventh Level of the Meridian Opening Realm. If he could kill it, he could not only exchange it for a Cold-Resistant Pill but also gain a substantial income.

"Second Miss, run!"

Just as he was about to take action, one of the figures shouted to someone behind them.

"Second Miss?"

Jiang Xuan raised an eyebrow and then saw a young girl using a light and agile movement to evade the Flame Lion King.

"What a wonderful movement!"

Jiang Xuan's eyes brightened. This movement technique seemed to be quite extraordinary, apparently much stronger than his "Heavenly Cloud Crossing." It was at least a high-level lower-grade spirit technique! "From their appearance, they must be from a major family and are core disciples; otherwise, they wouldn't have such a high-level movement technique!"

Jiang Xuan stood there, analyzing the situation.

"Roar!"

The Flame Lion King seemed to be enraged, letting out a terrifying roar that instantly made the girl's face pale.

"Ha!"

The girl felt a sharp pain in her eardrums and couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

"Second Miss!"

The group of young men, all pale-faced, didn't dare to approach.

"Thud!"

The Flame Lion King's eyes turned blood-red, filled with cruelty. It opened its massive mouth and, with heavy steps, lunged at the girl, who was in a state of shock.

"It's over!"

One of the handsome young men, seeing this, his eyes filled with despair, took a step back, preparing to flee.

"Whoosh!"

However, at this moment, a whistling sound came from behind, and a young figure instantly rushed to the front.

"Hundred Punches Body Vibration Technique!"

"Bang!"

A punch landed, and the previously fierce Flame Lion King was momentarily stunned. It then felt an indescribable pain spread throughout its body, and its massive body was sent flying back.

"This...!" Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief.

That was the Flame Lion King! A spirit beast at the Seventh Level of the Meridian Opening Realm! Yet, it was sent flying several meters by this young man's punch.

But they didn't know that Jiang Xuan had already reached the Fifth Level of the Meridian Opening Realm. With the powerful techniques of the "Nine Stars Divine Dragon Technique" and the "Hundred Punches Body Vibration Technique," his combined strength could reach ten thousand pounds. Even a typical Seventh Level of the Meridian Opening Realm expert wouldn't be a match for him now.

"Roar!"

The Flame Lion King, in pain, let out a miserable howl. It felt as if all its bones were about to disintegrate. Its eyes turned blood-red as it charged at Jiang Xuan.

"Yun Xi, are you alright!"

The handsome young man, seeing the Flame Lion King retreat, ran to the girl.

"Who is that person?"

"His strength is so powerful!"

The group of young men, watching the retreating figure, were instantly amazed.

"I think he might be a local hunter! These hunters may not have much skill, but they are quite adept at dealing with spirit beasts. He must have used some kind of trick!"

The handsome young man glanced in the direction the lion king had gone, his face filled with disdain.

"That makes sense! I've heard that these hunters sprinkle some beast-repelling powder on their bodies, which significantly reduces the combat power of the spirit beasts they fight."

"Of course! How could that young man's strength compare to Brother Qin Hong? Everyone knows that Brother Qin Hong has already reached the Sixth Level of the Meridian Opening Realm and is considered one of the best in the Tian Shui County."

The group of young men immediately began to flatter him.

Hearing their flattery, Qin Hong's face showed a hint of satisfaction; he seemed to enjoy this feeling.

"Enough!"

Yun Xi's sudden shout made everyone stop laughing, and Qin Hong's smile froze.

"No matter what, he did save us. Let's go and see if we can help him!"

Saying this, she gave Qin Hong a look of disgust and ran in the direction Jiang Xuan had gone.

Seeing the expression on Yun Xi's face, Qin Hong's expression darkened. He was the second son of the Qin family, the largest family in Tian Shui County. He had long lusted after Yun Xi's beauty and even considered her his future wife.

However, since they had met, Yun Xi always gave him a sense of distance, as if she was always out of reach.

But now, she showed such concern for this young man she had just met, which made Qin Hong feel a twinge of jealousy.

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On the other side...

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

With each punch from Jiang Xuan, the Flame Lion King, known as the "King of Flesh," could no longer hold on.

"Hehe! With this Flame Lion King's spirit beast core, it should be enough to buy Ling'er's Cold-Resistant Pill."

Jiang Xuan wiped the sweat from his forehead and removed the spirit beast core.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt his blood boiling. This was...