Chapter 5: Don’t You Want This?
The Diamond Bear’s fur was as tough as steel needles, suitable for crafting Tier 3 armor. The more intact the pelt, the more valuable it was.
Its claws were also incredibly sharp, suitable for making Tier 2 claw blades, but those were niche weapons, not particularly sought after.
The beast core was also valuable, but its size, relative to its massive body, was small, and its Earth attribute made it less desirable.
An unprocessed Diamond Bear carcass, still within the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, wasn’t even worth a million.
Yan Zhen grimaced. What a rip-off.
Although he had money, being scammed still felt unpleasant.
He was about to negotiate, as described in the script, when Yi Xian’er, her expression neutral, tossed a Crystal Card onto the ground.
“Three million. Deal.”
The Vice President, surprised by her swiftness, frowned. When had she become so wealthy?
Three million, paid without hesitation, as if it were nothing.
He took the card, verifying it, then gestured for his men to step away from the carcass. They entered the cave, searching the Diamond Bear’s lair.
Yan Zhen whispered, “Xian’er, you were too generous. They’ll target us now.”
She replied calmly, “That’s the point.”
What? He had simply wanted to negotiate, but she didn’t even want to pay!
The Hunter’s Association Vice President, despite his seemingly amiable demeanor, was actually a cunning man. In the script, even after Yan Zhen had bargained the price down to one million, he had still been targeted.
After all, spending a million on a bear’s head clearly indicated a hidden purpose.
However, both he and Yi Xian’er in the script had been too naive, assuming the Hunter’s Association, as a legitimate organization, wouldn’t betray their trust like the Wild Gang. They hadn’t considered this until Chen Xi warned them.
…
The Diamond Bear’s carcass was massive, difficult to transport. He stored it in his Intermediate Storage Ring, then left with Yi Xian’er.
They found a large boulder, hiding behind it, then retrieved the carcass.
He extracted the demonic fire imprint from the bear’s head, absorbing it into the Fire Refining Starry Sky, then drew Raikiri, removing the beast core. He turned to Yi Xian’er.
She tilted her head, her gaze curious. “Why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face?”
“…”
— I’m waiting for you to poison the carcass, amplifying the scent of blood, attracting nearby Mystic Beasts, and setting a trap for the Hunter’s Association!
As expected, the hunters were following them. In the script, they had used this tactic to slow down their pursuers, creating an opportunity to escape.
After all, the Yi Xian’er from the script hadn’t been this powerful. She had been just a Mystic Adept who used poison. He, a mere Mystic Scholar, couldn’t fight them alone.
Although this “escape scene” wasn’t a key plot point, allowing him to improvise, he still wanted to follow the script.
“Ahem, Xian’er, do you have any… powder that can amplify the scent of blood?”
“I do, but… are you trying to attract Mystic Beasts to delay them?”
He nodded.
She, however, disagreed. “Let’s not. We might end up surrounded ourselves. There’s a safer way to deal with them.”
He raised an eyebrow. This was your idea in the first place! Why are you objecting now?
“What safer method?”
“They managed to reach this miasma-infested area, which means they must have consumed Miasma Dispelling Pills. The pills’ effects are quickly depleted by miasma. If we keep moving through miasma-filled regions, they won’t be able to keep up.”
“I see.”
Thankfully, she hadn’t suggested something like “Let’s just kill them all.”
He sighed with relief.
…
They changed their route, no longer traveling through the miasma-filled areas, but along their edges. Although this meant a longer journey, and he had to constantly use his Gold and Silver Fire for protection, it would allow them to shake off their pursuers.
However, things didn’t go as smoothly as they had hoped. After an hour, even after consuming several Mystic Pills to replenish his energy, they still hadn’t lost the Vice President.
“He actually dared to follow us alone…” Her eyes flashed with a cold light. “Let’s just get rid of him, Yan Zhen.”
Honestly, he didn’t want to fight. It wasn’t in the script. But he was exhausted.
“Damn it, let’s kill him!”
…
They turned back, confronting the Vice President.
He, still unaware of the danger, threatened them, demanding they reveal the reason for their exorbitant purchase of the bear head.
They didn’t waste their breath, attacking immediately.
They had already defeated a creature as powerful as the Winged Tiger, comparable to a high-star Mystic Scholar. This Two Star Mystic Scholar Vice President was no match for them.
Within ten moves, she struck him in the back with a palm strike, and he swiftly slit his throat with Raikiri.
This was his second time killing someone, but he felt no discomfort. He calmly wiped the blood from his sword, sheathing it, then looted the body.
He not only recovered the three million Yi Xian’er had paid, but also found several other valuable items.
As a Mystic Scholar and the Vice President of the Hunter’s Association, he had possessed some decent treasures.
…
They continued their journey, reaching the next location where the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire had appeared, slaying the flame slave, and obtaining the demonic fire imprint.
After refining two demonic fire imprints, his connection to the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire became clearer.
However, it wasn’t enough. He needed to gather nine imprints to form a complete map in his mind.
“Let’s stop here for today.”
They set up camp, their movements practiced, pitching the tent, building a fire, and preparing a pot of hot soup with wild vegetables and dried meat.
He had brought various types of dried meat and vegetables. Although it was all “wild vegetable and dried meat soup,” the flavors varied, preventing them from getting tired of it.
After dinner, they took turns bathing in the stream, washing their clothes and hanging them by the fire to dry.
…
Late at night, after meditating, they lay down to rest. She insisted he couldn’t turn his back on her, so he lay on his back.
He was determined to get a good night’s sleep, but she soon snuggled against him, her lips brushing against his ear, her voice seductive.
“Want to bite them again?”
Not this again! He tried to suppress his desires. “No.”
“Really?”
She flipped over, straddling him, gently undoing his belt. Her ample breasts, freed from her crossed neckline, spilled out.
The firelight, filtering through the tent, illuminated her profile, her purple-black eyes sparkling with a natural allure.
She leaned closer, her arms wrapping around his neck, her breasts pressing against his face.
“Don’t you want this?”
“…”
“I do.” Her voice was husky with desire. “Just being bitten by you… it makes my heart feel so sweet~”
“!!!”
“Open your mouth, okay?”
— He had lost once again.
Leave a Reply