Chapter 10

Time flew by, and before he knew it, Jing Yan had already spent three days in the Blackstone Mountains. During these three days, Jing Yan had hunted and killed sixteen fanged wolves, three two-headed snakes, and seven red-horned tigers. So far, all the spirit beasts he had hunted were level one spirit beasts. However, the total value of the resources he obtained had already exceeded one hundred spirit stones. In just three days, earning over a hundred spirit stones, even a martial artist at the Seventh or Eighth Level of Martial Dao would find it hard to match. The leather bag on his back had also become slightly bulging. At this hunting rate, Jing Yan might need no more than ten days for the bag to be filled with various resources. Jing Yan originally planned to stay in the Blackstone Mountains for a month, but he did not expect his efficiency in hunting spirit beasts to be so high. According to his previous plan, it would have been unlikely for him to hunt so many level one spirit beasts in a month. At this point, Jing Yan had already ventured dozens of miles deep into the Blackstone Mountains. Although this was still the outer region of the entire mountain range, the number of spirit beasts active in this area was much greater than when he first entered the mountains. "Chirp chirp!" Just as Jing Yan sat on a large tree, eating some dry rations and drinking water, he heard a faint sound. His expression suddenly changed, and he quickly stood up, nervously scanning his surroundings. This sound was not unfamiliar to Jing Yan, and it was precisely because he knew what kind of spirit beast was making this sound that he became nervous. "Chirp chirp!" The sound came again, this time much clearer. Jing Yan's brows furrowed, and he raised the Flowing Light Sword in his hand. "It's a Wind Shadow Wolf!" "How could this be! How could a Wind Shadow Wolf appear here?" Jing Yan's thoughts raced, his expression grave. The Wind Shadow Wolf is a level two spirit beast, very rare. A Wind Shadow Wolf active in the outer region of the Blackstone Mountains is even rarer. Therefore, Jing Yan never expected to encounter a Wind Shadow Wolf here. Even a martial artist at the Sixth Level of Martial Dao would be nervous upon encountering a Wind Shadow Wolf, let alone Jing Yan, who was at the Fourth Level. Many solitary martial artists at the Sixth Level of Martial Dao have died in the Blackstone Mountains due to the Wind Shadow Wolf. The most distinctive feature of the Wind Shadow Wolf is not its strength of attack. In terms of attack, the Wind Shadow Wolf's offensive power might not even match that of the fanged wolf. However, the Wind Shadow Wolf's speed is several times faster than that of the fanged wolf. The name "Wind Shadow Wolf" is derived from its speed. Some solitary martial artists in the Blackstone Mountains have died without even seeing the Wind Shadow Wolf clearly. Besides its superlative speed, the Wind Shadow Wolf's call is very peculiar. If one doesn't know, they might think it belongs to some small animal. However, Jing Yan, who was once a congenital expert, had certainly seen the Wind Shadow Wolf before. Jing Yan lightly leaped from the tree trunk, holding the Flowing Light Sword in front of him, and lightly licked his lips. The Wind Shadow Wolf is extremely dangerous, but if it can be killed, the benefits are also enormous. The Wind Shadow Wolf's fur is very special and can be used to make a type of clothing. When a martial artist wears this clothing, they can gain a certain speed boost. Due to its rarity, the price of Wind Shadow Wolf fur is extremely high. Most level three spirit beasts are not as valuable as the Wind Shadow Wolf. Moreover, the Wind Shadow Wolf is a rare low-level spirit beast with a higher level of intelligence. The Wind Shadow Wolf can judge a martial artist's strength based on their aura. If the martial artist is strong, the Wind Shadow Wolf will immediately flee. It specifically targets solitary and weaker martial artists for hunting. At this moment, Jing Yan was clearly being targeted by a Wind Shadow Wolf. Otherwise, he would not have heard the Wind Shadow Wolf's special call. "Whoosh!" A gust of air rushed over, and in Jing Yan's line of sight, a lightning-fast green shadow darted from the side, launching an attack. "Swoosh!" The Flowing Light Sword stabbed out like lightning, leaving a trail of sword shadows. "Chirp chirp chirp chirp!" The green shadow flashed and disappeared from in front of Jing Yan. A few green hairs slowly drifted down in the air. Jing Yan's eyes narrowed, staring at the green hairs as they slowly descended. "Too fast, my sword only managed to cut off a few of the Wind Shadow Wolf's hairs," Jing Yan thought to himself. However, Jing Yan remained calm, as his perception allowed him to clearly see the Wind Shadow Wolf's silhouette. During the Wind Shadow Wolf's attack, Jing Yan had a clear view of its swift approach. If it were a typical martial artist at the Fourth Level of Martial Dao, they might already be dead from such an attack. Even if they survived, they would certainly be severely injured and unable to withstand the Wind Shadow Wolf's next ambush. Jing Yan stood motionless under the large tree, remaining as still as a statue for several dozen breaths. After the Wind Shadow Wolf's first attack, the beast did not make any more sounds, but Jing Yan did not think the Wind Shadow Wolf had left. The Wind Shadow Wolf is an extremely cunning spirit beast. Being cut by Jing Yan's sword, it would be even more enraged and would not easily give up on Jing Yan as prey. It was highly likely that it was waiting for a good opportunity to attack again. "This beast has quite a bit of patience," Jing Yan's eyes narrowed slightly. He could sense that the Wind Shadow Wolf was still nearby. He slightly lowered the Flowing Light Sword in his hand and relaxed his muscles. Jing Yan's actions were deliberate; he was trying to lure the Wind Shadow Wolf into attacking. Jing Yan knew that if he remained highly alert, the Wind Shadow Wolf might continue to wait. This beast is known for its patience. Jing Yan had heard of a martial artist at the Sixth Level of Martial Dao who was tracked by a Wind Shadow Wolf for three days in the Blackstone Mountains. Just as he was about to leave the Blackstone Mountains, he relaxed his guard, and it was at this moment that the Wind Shadow Wolf attacked him again, ultimately leading to his death. Jing Yan did not want to be tracked by a Wind Shadow Wolf. "Chirp!" Just as Jing Yan relaxed his body, the green shadow reappeared. "A beast is still a beast; although it has some intelligence, it is still inferior to humans." Jing Yan's lips curled, and the Flowing Light Sword stabbed out swiftly. The black sword light left a series of afterimages, producing a sharp friction sound. This time, Jing Yan clearly saw the Wind Shadow Wolf. The Wind Shadow Wolf did not have large fangs; its size was about one-third that of a fanged wolf. Its primary method of attack was a pair of sharp claws. These claws were as black as ink and carried a toxin. If a typical martial artist were hit by these claws, even a small scratch would cause poisoning, leading to slowed movements and a weakened spirit.