Chương 21: Give it to me
After completing her babysitting duties, Bi Yuan can now hunt for herself!
Hunting solo has been Bi Yuan's style for a long time. But now she has companions, it wouldn't her for her to them up with someone.
As long as it is not babysitting, and is a comprehensive lineup of equivalent power levels, Bi Yuan is confident of gaining progress with no need to concern herself with exp leeches.
And the perfect partner for her... is none other than Nee Chen.
Partying with Nee Chen, they searched for stronger enemies within the Butterberry forest. Even beasts in the 3rd stage cannot stand up to Bi Yuan and Nee Chen's combined might.
Defeating enemies even with the difference in tier is a commendable feat only few could boast. Bi Yuan and Nee Chen aren't doing it for fame though, but for Exp points.
[Name: Bi Yuan | Class: Silver Paladin | Level 27 (2nd stage—Mind Enlightenment)]
[Name: Nee Chen (Humble Blade) | Class: Warrior | Level 20 (1st stage—Martial Tempering)]
They are getting stronger at a steady pace. Now at level 20, Nee Chen only needs to max his Exp in his current level to be eligible for class advancement.
With Bi Yuan's support, Nee Chen could even deal with 2nd stage beasts alone, thus hastening Nee Chen's next class advancement.
Ping!
In no time at all, Nee Chen reached the minimum requirement for his next class advancement.
[Become a Silver Warrior!
Slay a Martial Tempering realm enemy 0/5
Rewards: Achieve Silver Warrior status. Art. Aptitude. Remove Level Cap]
Reaching the peak of 1st stage, Nee Chen sweetly took his time to satisfy his class advancement.
But there is something else going on in Nee Chen's mind. It was his personal curiosity… and maybe a bit of a warrior's spirit inside him is egging him to do it… but Nee Chen only meant well despite the costs.
Nee Chen puts his class advancement aside in the meanwhile. He approaches Bi Yuan to confer with something.
…
"Bi Yuan, what do you think?"
"Kyu?"
The little bunny tilted her head, unaware of what is the human up to.
Lately, Nee Chen and Bi Yuan are establishing an outlandish link as they go through thick and thin slaying all manners of beasts.
It was a strange yet logical connection as if Nee Chen can telepathically understand what Bi Yuan meant by her succinct and incomprehensible chirping.
"You know… the thing I keep on talking about? I feel that it would be an interesting learning experience. So what do you say? Let's go and try fighting a 4th stage?"
"K-kk-kyuu-KYUUUUU!?"
The little bunny's surprise is quite evident with its kyu-kyu-kyu and chirping. Nee Chen doesn't exactly remember if bunnies even chirp, finding Bi Yuan a very exotic creature.
"If you are going to do something exciting, let me join in the fun."
Suddenly intruding on their conversation, Xiang Ya arrived.
It has been awkward between Nee Chen and Xiang Ya lately. The two of them are just too busy getting stronger. But that's not really it either.
Since the annihilation of their village, Nee Chen and Xiang Ya are not getting to see each other lately. There was this subtle aversion, a fear of opening old wounds.
Though their relationship with Lu Gao is still the same even with all that happened, it is very different for the two who used to be just ordinary teens.
Nee Chen who knows how to farm and carve, a budding man who had a crush on Xiang Ya, is now wielding a sword to become a swordsman.
Xiang Ya who only knew the roof above her grandfather's house, a budding woman who dreams of the future, is now cultivating in desire for strength.
What the two only have in common is they are both revengers out for blood.
"But Xiang Ya? Will you be fine?"
"Come on. As if death is the end for us."
"But."
"Also, I am now at the 1st stage, level 11 Healer! With this class, I won't even need to overly expose myself. I can also improve our survivability."
Nee Chen is convinced. If it is a learning opportunity they want, with Xiang Ya, it wouldn't definitely be a waste of time. However, Bi Yuan had that disagreeing look on her face as she makes a disgruntled 'kyuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…' complaining if anyone wants to ask her opinion.
"U-uumm, Bi Yuan, what do you think?"
"Kyu."
In the end, though, Bi Yuan still agreed. After all, she already has a 4th stage beast in mind.
…
Green scales, monstrous jaws, and an impressive mass. The Crocodilian has lived under the narrow creek of Desolate Mountain for decades.
It might not look like it, but it is quite spacious under the creek. Like a caved underbelly, the Crocodilian was able to comfortably fit its bulk in the shallow waters as it relaxes under the shade of the crags above.
There is a reason why the Crocodilian likes this particular creek very much. It is because of the rich qi that is emanating deep under. The crocodilian suspected there to be a Dragon Vein just under him. There are also reasons to believe that it might not be any Dragon Vein but is actually a World Nexus.
Compared to other beasts, the crocodilian is not ignorant of the common knowledge cultivators share. For decades, it has learned about the cultivation world as it lurks and victimizes unknowing weaklings.
Connected to this creek is the river leading to Desolate Mountain. Meanwhile on the other end is ClearWater Lake which is considered among the top ten most visited lakes in the cultivation world.
It has been a long time since the Crocodilian went to the lake and played. It would be fun to go there and torture some weaklings. But the thought only lasted for a moment as he is closely approaching the 5th stage.
"5th stage… Soul Recognition realm." The Crocodilian whispered to itself, enthusiasm leaking from its reptilian heart.
For a beast, reaching the 4th stage can be considered a major turning point. It is because only by reaching the 4th stage, can a beast learn human speech, and actively interact with human civilization.
However, reaching the 5th stage is a different matter. It's the real deal. It is because only through the 5th stage could a beast most likely achieve humanization.
It was a heaven-defying opportunity, a milestone many beasts fantasize about but only few could achieve.
The Crocodilian meditated, diving deep into its consciousness. From its Dantian, the Crocodilian entered its inner world.
…
Bi Yuan led her party to meet a certain crocodile. Of course, it is not with good intentions.
Arriving at the creek, the party witnessed the enormity of a beast at the 4th stage. It's like a school bus, not that the three players have actually seen one.
"Phew~ that's big." Nee Chen involuntarily hooted. It is not just big but also menacing. "Look at those claws, jaws, and spiky hide." He whistles sharply, excitement too evident in his eyes.
"Tell me, Brother Chen. Do you have any personal reason for wanting to test a 4th stage's strength? We didn't come here to sightsee, right?"
At Xiang Ya's inquiry, "As if you don't know," Nee Chen answered half-heartedly.
"It's as you have guessed. It is because of our village's annihilation." Nee Chen's grim look belies the cheerful playfulness he had a while ago.
4th stage, Spirit Mystery realm… the very aggressor's strength responsible for their village's destruction… Nee Chen wants to know exactly how much will he fare against a 4th stage cultivator.
The Bones Devouring Sect won't definitely lacks these kinds of practitioners.
There is a cold look in Nee Chen's eyes, of wanting murder and violence. Xiang Ya as sensitive as she is recognized the chaotic emotions silently brewing in Nee Chen's heart.
Eyeing the Crocodilian just below the creek, the party readied themselves for a kamikaze strike.
When.
"Stop," Nee Chen signaled for them to stop "There is something peculiar about this."
If there is something that Nee Chen learned in his life, it is that he should trust his hunch more especially if it involves a life-and-death situation. Though he can be considered somewhat undying, his sixth sense is still as sharp as ever.
Inferring to the gathering qi, being sucked in by the Crocodilian, Nee Chen realized...
"The beast is attempting a breakthrough to the 5th stage!"
Though his voice is loud, the Crocodilian didn't hear any of it. This could only be the state of invulnerability before the breakthrough.
Bi Yuan's cultivation is above Nee Chen, but she wasn't able to realize what the Crocodilian is attempting to do. It is because Bi Yuan is the type who doesn't like to reason— she's naïve and doesn't care about what others want or doesn't want.
That's why.
Without even heeding Nee Chen's words, the little bunny attacked.
"W-wait!" Nee Chen panickily called to the too-eager bunny. "Damn it! Xiang Ya, stay on your toes."
"Kyuuu~ KYU!" | 'I came for an 'interesting learning experience', just give it to me you dumb croc!'
SAAAAAACRED ASH! The little bunny screamed in her mind as she unleashed her best move. White light perfused her being as she dramatically leaps into the air.
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