Chapter 14

Zheng Shiying frowned again, these members had indeed worked hard in dealing with these strange beasts, but due to their insufficient cultivation, they had delayed until now to complete the task.

Huang He's words made the joy on everyone's faces, which had just risen from victory, instantly turn gloomy, and resentment arose in their hearts. But thinking of his ninth level of the Qi Wheel Realm, they could only force themselves to endure it.

Wu Dong couldn't bear this and stepped out of the crowd, responding discontentedly, "The strange beasts were killed by us risking our lives, you just stood there watching, why do you have the right to criticize us?"

"Why do I have the right?"

Huang He's face turned cold, and his eyebrows arched sharply as he said, "Just because of this!"

As he spoke, Huang He's shoulder trembled, and his fist shot out from his sleeve, heading straight for Wu Dong! The air whistled sharply with the piercing sound of the wind.

Wu Dong was not intimidated and stepped forward, charging at Huang He with a punch and shouting, "You are just like us, recruited to protect Miss Su Jingdan. Why do you have the right to command us!"

The two fists collided, producing a dull "thud." Wu Dong was directly shaken back several steps, and when he stabilized himself, a mouthful of blood spurted out.

"Wu Dong!"

This scene came too suddenly. Seeing Wu Dong spitting blood, Zheng Shiying rushed to his side to support him, glaring at Huang He! Although he hadn't spent much time with Wu Dong, Wu Dong had left a good impression on him, being a decent person.

Wu Dong, however, grabbed Zheng Shiying's arm to prevent him from impulsively challenging Huang He, and whispered, "Bro, let it go! I can't even beat him, if you go, it's like asking for death. Since we're here to protect Miss Su Jingdan, just endure it."

Zheng Shiying sighed and nodded. Many in the team were intimidated by Huang He's ninth level of the Qi Wheel Realm, and the chances of winning against him were slim! More importantly, they couldn't ruin Su Jingdan's goal! If it came to it, he would persuade Wu Dong to leave with him at night!

Weighing the pros and cons, Zheng Shiying suppressed his anger.

Huang He pointed at Wu Dong and said angrily, "Now do you know why I can command you? I am the leader of this team. If you want to stay, you must do as I say. If you don't want to stay, get lost!"

"How can you talk to your fellow disciples like that, Huang He? They are here to help me!" Su Jingdan stretched her waist and came to Huang He, frowning in dissatisfaction, "If you continue like this, I might as well ask you to leave."

A shadow of gloom appeared on Huang He's wild face. If it weren't for Su Jingdan, who was about to become a Spirit Doctor, he would have slapped her to teach her a lesson long ago! But... as a martial artist, who could say they wouldn't get hurt?

He quickly reined in his arrogance and, with a large face, complained, "Miss Su Jingdan, I don't want to treat him like this. But as you saw, it took them so long to kill a few first-stage strange beasts."

"Clearly, they didn't put in their full effort! If this attracts second-stage or third-stage strange beasts, it will be troublesome!"

"It's fine if we get injured, but if it delays your herb collection and your advancement, it will be a loss!"

"I did this for your sake."

Huang He had a pained expression, as if he had no choice but to take this drastic measure.

Su Jingdan sighed and shook her head, not wanting to communicate with Huang He. She stepped to Wu Dong and asked apologetically, "Is your injury not serious?"

Wu Dong touched his chest and shook his head, a simple smile on his face.

Su Jingdan took out a small bottle of pills and handed it to him, saying, "Since your injury is not serious, take these pills, and you will recover quickly."

"Thank you!"

Wu Dong gratefully accepted the pills. These were given by someone about to become a Spirit Doctor! Even if you weren't sick, eating them could strengthen your body.

Su Jingdan turned around and, as she passed Huang He, reminded him, "Don't treat your fellow disciples like this in the future."

Huang He pursed his lips and said nothing, then the entire team moved forward again.

During the next part of their journey, they encountered several waves of strange beasts, but the team easily dealt with them.

They didn't encounter any second-stage or third-stage strange beasts, which made the team members more relaxed than when they first entered the mountains.

On the evening of the second day, when the team reached a valley, Su Jingdan suddenly ordered them to stop, saying that if they continued, they might encounter second-stage or third-stage strange beasts, and they would set off again in the morning.

The team members were very excited, starting fires and cooking, making the entire valley echo with their songs and laughter.

After eating, the team members found places to lie down.

Zheng Shiying sat by the campfire, and Wu Dong sat next to him, patting the bag containing the beast cores and said, "I've collected quite a few beast cores over the past two days. Although you were also at the front, I know you didn't get many. Here, I'll share some with you."

Looking at this enthusiastic guy, Zheng Shiying shook his head and smiled, "Those are the ones you risked your life for! I can't take them!"

"Bro, what are you saying?" Wu Dong insisted, still wanting to give the beast cores to Zheng Shiying.

At this moment, Zhou Qiang and Su Xing, who had the eighth level of the Qi Wheel Realm, suddenly stood up and said to everyone, "Don't sleep yet, hand over the beast cores you've collected over the past two days, and we will redistribute them. We take eighty percent, and the rest will be divided among you!"

"Why should we?"

Those who were about to fall asleep sat up, their eyes flashing with dissatisfaction.

Zhou Qiang raised his right hand, formed a fist, and shook it lightly, a jealous and mocking smile on his face, "Because we are stronger than you! If it weren't for us keeping the scene under control, would you dare to enter the mountains?"

"If it weren't for us keeping the scene under control, do you think you could kill so many first-stage strange beasts without any trouble? Hand over the beast cores quickly, or else..."

Zheng Shiying couldn't help but sneer, planning to ask if the other party was related to Zheng Xuan. How could they make robbery sound so elegant and righteous?

Wu Dong's fiery temper once again got the better of him, and he jumped up from the ground, shouting, "You are stronger than us? If you want the beast cores, you can get them yourself! We worked so hard to get them, and you expect us to hand them over just because you say so? What do you take us for?"

"It's you again!" Zhou Qiang's facial muscles twitched. No one else dared to contradict him, but you dared to oppose him!

"Looking for death!"

"Mountain-Crushing Palm!"

Zhou Qiang raised his palm, carrying the overwhelming momentum of the eighth level of the Qi Wheel Realm, and aimed it at Wu Dong.

Wu Dong raised his arms and stepped forward, "If you want the beast cores, you'll have to kill me!"

Their eyes met, and both were filled with the anger of wanting to kill the other.

"Thud!"

In the midst of everyone's watching, Wu Dong was pushed back by Zhou Qiang. When Zheng Shiying supported him, a mouthful of blood spurted out from Wu Dong's mouth.

Although Zhou Qiang wasn't as strong as Huang He, this one palm was enough to