Chapter 22: Chapter 22: 40,000 year old Soul Beast
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Seeing the three segments of the Ice Spirit White Snake disappear from the ground, the silver color in Zeng Yi's eyes returned to black, and he released the state of the Sword of Selflessness, sheathing his sword.
"Meow?"
Zeng Yi's clothes moved, and a cute furry cat head popped out from the collar.
Xiao Ju jumped down from Zeng Yi's body when he saw that the Ice Spirit White Snake on the ground had turned into three dead segments. It ran to the corpse of the Ice Spirit White Snake and placed its small front paws on the snake head, displaying a fierce look as if seeking revenge for its recent attack.
Seeing Xiao Ju's appearance, Zeng Yi shook his head with amusement and walked over, grabbing the back of Xiao Ju's neck and lifting it up.
"You little guy, can only pretend to be fierce like this." Zeng Yi chuckled and said to Xiao Ju.
However, it seemed that Xiao Ju was not convinced and waved its four claws at Zeng Yi.
"If it weren't for me, you would have been the soul beast's meal just now."
As if understanding Zeng Yi's words, Xiao Ju's previously restless claws drooped weakly, and its little head hung down, looking dejected.
"Hehe, stay by my side and don't run around, okay?" Zeng Yi smiled and put Xiao Ju back on the ground.
Feeling the flow of wind around carefully and sensing no danger, Zeng Yi took out a water bottle and a wooden bucket from his spatial bracelet. He filled them with clean water from the river and put them away.
"Meow~"
"What's wrong?" Zeng Yi looked at Xiao Ju when he heard its meow, his expression puzzled.
He saw Xiao Ju raise one of its front paws and point at the small river, then turned to look at him. Following Xiao Ju's direction, Zeng Yi looked and saw many small fish swimming in the clear river.
"Do you want to eat fish? Didn't you just eat?" From being fed a little while ago, less than an hour had passed, and it already wanted to eat again. Its appetite was extraordinary!
Xiao Ju continued to squat by the riverbank, pointing its front paw at the river water and staring intently at the fish, its emerald eyes following their movements.
Seeing this, Zeng Yi shook his head helplessly. It seemed that fish greatly attracted cats!
"Meow?"
Seeing that its owner hadn't taken any action for a long time, Xiao Ju called out in confusion.
"Alright, alright, I'll catch one for you." Seeing Xiao Ju like this, Zeng Yi could only agree to its request.
He unsheathed his sword and walked to the riverbank, observing the situation in the river with his eyes. He found a target, and his sword stabbed out like lightning, staining the clear river water with blood. Zeng Yi lifted the sword and saw two palm-sized fish dangling from its blade, their tails still twitching.
"Meow, here are the fish you wanted."
Zeng Yi threw a fish in front of Xiao Ju. It looked at the fish covered in fresh blood, with its tail still flapping on the ground, and sniffed it. Then it bit the fish but quickly let go of it, feeling that something was off about the taste.
"Meow, meow, meow~"
"What's wrong again?" Zeng Yi felt impatient hearing Xiao Ju's meows.
He glanced at the uneaten fish on the ground.
"You don't like to eat fish? Then why did you meow earlier?"
Xiao Ju meowed and pointed its paw at the fish on the ground, then pointed at itself. Zeng Yi furrowed his eyebrows. What does this mean?
Does it want me to eat this fish? But why would Xiao Ju suddenly become so kind?
But then he realized that ever since Xiao Ju had been with him, he had only fed it cooked meat made by himself, while this fish was raw. That's why it didn't like it.
Thinking this way, Zeng Yi understood.
"Do you want me to cook it for you?" Zeng Yi asked, seeing Xiao Ju seemingly understand and nod. This made Zeng Yi laugh and cry.
"I've spoiled your appetite! Even as a soul beast, you won't eat raw meat anymore, haha."
"But it's not possible now. I have to catch some fish because that will be our food for the future."
After saying this, Zeng Yi walked towards the river. Strange enough, his feet did not sink into the water but stepped on the surface of the river as if it were solid ground.
This was a method of using soul power. Zeng Yi recalled seeing it in the Naruto anime that he had watched before his transmigration. In order to improve their use of chakra, characters in the anime would train by walking on trees and water. Since chakra and soul power were both forms of energy, he tried doing the same, and it proved to be effective.
Stepping in the middle of the river, walking on the water's surface, Zeng Yi accurately stabbed the fish with his sword, then flung them onto the riverbank and continued his actions.
After catching a dozen or so fish, Zeng Yi stopped. He lightly tapped the surface of the water and created ripples, then jumped back onto the riverbank.
He prepared and handled the fish, skewering them on wooden sticks and starting a fire to barbecue them. After about half an hour, the air was filled with a strong aroma, making one's mouth water.
"Meow~"
Xiao Ju looked at the wooden sticks in Zeng Yi's hands, which held golden-brown grilled fish emitting a strong fragrance. It called out to him with envy.
"Alright, I'll give you one." Seeing Xiao Ju gazing at him expectantly, Zeng Yi had to take one of the smallest fish and give it to Xiao Ju. He put the rest into his spatial bracelet to save as future food.
After Xiao Ju finished eating, Zeng Yi prepared to leave. Staying in one place for too long always made him feel uneasy.
Just as Zeng Yi was about to set off, a powerful pressure descended upon him, causing his whole body to tremble instantly.
The fluffy body of Xiao Ju inside his clothes also trembled, emitting fearful sounds.
Danger! What is happening? I didn't feel any soul beast around, so why...
This pressure was definitely not from an ordinary soul beast. It was at least a ten thousand-year level. It had targeted me! Run! With my current strength, I absolutely can't compete against a ten thousand-year soul beast. I have to run.
In an instant, Zeng Yi exerted all his strength and started running downstream along the river.
However, the danger did not disappear. Zeng Yi could feel that this killing intent was tightly focused on him, and the distance was getting closer.
Damn! Why is this beast so fast!
Zeng Yi cursed in his mind. He believed that he was already very fast, faster than many thousand-year soul beasts known for their speed. But the soul beast chasing him behind was even faster than himself.
Twisting his head to look back, he saw a red figure gradually catching up to him.
[Soul Beast: Flame Demon Ox-Tiger Beast
Age: 42,800 years
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Checking the information about this soul beast, Zeng Yi couldn't help but inhale deeply.
Damn it, it's actually a soul beast of 42,800 years. How can there be a soul beast of this level here!
After wandering in the Sunset Forest for so many years, it was the first time he had encountered a soul beast of this level. A 42,800-year beast was equivalent to a human Soul Emperor! Being a Level 28 Soul GrandMaster, he had to run every time he encountered one.
How did I get myself into this? Did I accidentally intrude into its territory, or was there no other soul beast around, so it mistook me for prey, or did the scent of the grilled fish attract it?
Thinking this way, it seemed possible.
Should I give it the grilled fish? Will it spare me then?
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