Chapter 102: The Anxious Three Scoundrels, the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake, Collective Soul Hunting
Chapter 102: The Anxious Three Scoundrels, the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake, Collective Soul Hunting
This small disturbance finally died down for the time being.
But after such a scene, everyone lost the mood to continue eating.
They quickly cleaned up and returned to their respective rooms to rest.
Lin Qingmo naturally followed Xiao Wu toward the same room.
Just as they reached the doorway,
He felt a gaze that was almost burning through his back.
He didn’t need to turn around to know who it was.
Tang San stood at the other end of the corridor.
"Xiao Wu..."
He murmured in a low voice, his chest feeling as if it were being gripped tightly by something.
The feeling of something he cherished being easily taken away almost drove him mad.
"Lin Qingmo... I will definitely take Xiao Wu back."
"Definitely!"
This guy muttered a couple of words and then turned to leave.
"Tsk, this guy can only mumble a few words."
Lin Qingmo was a bit annoyed.
If only he dared to rush up and let him land a few punches... Night fell.
Lin Qingmo lay on the bed by the window, hands behind his head, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Xiao Wu, lying beside him, had already fallen asleep, her breathing steady and long.
Moonlight spilled through the window, plating her profile with a soft silver edge.
Lin Qingmo wasn’t actually asleep.
He silently reviewed everything that had happened today in his mind.
The hidden danger of Shi Nian—pointing it out in advance was partly because he really wanted to scare Dai Mubai and the others.
Now, they probably couldn’t sleep well out of fear.
On the other hand, he also wanted to see what direction the plot would take after being disrupted by him.
After all, in the original work, Shi Nian only targeted Tang San during the Spirit Master Competition.
Now that he had caused such a stir, maybe it would happen earlier?
"Tsk, troublesome."
Lin Qingmo rolled over to face the wall.
He wasn’t actually very worried about himself.
He had his teacher backing him.
If Shi Nian really dared to come looking for trouble, it would be like an old man eating arsenic—seeking death.
But it might be different for Dai Mubai and the others.
Zhuqing and Rongrong, on the other hand, were innocent.
"Forget it, I’ll take it one step at a time."
Lin Qingmo closed his eyes and fell asleep... At dawn the next day,
Teacher Zhao woke everyone up.
"Everyone, shape up! Entering the Star Dou Great Forest today is no joke!"
He roared in a gravelly voice, his gaze lingering for a few extra seconds on the Three Scoundrels—Dai Mubai and his group—who looked out of sorts.
"Once inside, follow all orders. If anyone dares to cause trouble again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
He could protect them here.
But once they entered the Star Dou Great Forest, it would be full of hidden dangers, and things wouldn’t be so simple.
"Yes!"
Everyone responded in unison.
After a simple breakfast, the group set off toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
The closer they got to the forest, the more humid the air became.
Towering ancient trees gradually replaced the low shrubs.
The canopies layered over one another, almost completely obscuring the sky.
The light grew dim, and the surroundings were filled with the damp scent of vegetation.
The chirping of insects, the cries of birds, and the low growls of unknown Spirit Beasts drifted faintly from deep within the forest.
A primal, wild, and dangerous sensation washed over them.
"..."
Ning Rongrong subconsciously leaned closer to Lin Qingmo.
Although she was the Young Miss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she hadn’t entered Spirit Beast forests many times.
This environment made her instinctively feel uneasy.
Xiao Wu, however, seemed very relaxed, even a bit excited.
She skipped along in front, her eyes sparkling.
From time to time, she would crouch down to touch the moss on the ground or look up at the canopy.
"Xiao Wu, don’t stray too far."
Tang San couldn’t help but speak up to remind her, his voice full of worry.
"Tsk, mind your own business!"
Xiao Wu’s good mood vanished instantly because of his words, and she didn’t slow her pace one bit.
Lin Qingmo saw all of this and thought to himself: A rabbit returning to the forest is just like going home.
Teacher Zhao walked at the very front of the group and ordered in a deep voice:
"Keep an eye on the surrounding tracks. If you find a Spirit Beast suitable for Little Ao, send a signal immediately!"
"Understood!"
Everyone responded and began to advance in a fan formation.
Lin Qingmo walked behind and to the side of Xiao Wu, his gaze scanning the surroundings alertly.
He knew that the Star Dou Great Forest was never a safe place.
Even if it was just the outskirts... the search continued for several hours.
During that time, they encountered several Spirit Beasts just over a thousand years old, but none were suitable for Oscar.
Just as everyone was getting a bit tired—
"Shasha..."
A sudden, rapid rustling sound came from the bushes ahead.
Immediately after, Tang San’s voice came from the left:
"Teacher Zhao! I found something!"
Everyone immediately converged toward him.
They saw a fiery red shadow darting rapidly through the woods!
It was a snake.
Its entire body was covered in purplish-red scales, with a bright cockscomb-like fleshy crest on its head and a tail that spread out like Phoenix tail feathers.
Its speed was startling, weaving through the trees and almost leaving an afterimage.
"Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake!"
Teacher Zhao’s eyes lit up.
"Judging by its size and speed, it’s at least fifteen hundred years old. It’s perfect for Little Ao!"
He immediately ordered:
"Little San, use your Blue Silver Grass to restrict it!"
"Everyone else, coordinate your attacks. Be careful not to hit its vitals!"
"Yes!"
Tang San released his Spirit without hesitation.
Blue Silver Grass surged from beneath his feet like a living tide, coiling toward the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake.
The snake sensed danger and its speed increased.
But as fast as it was, there was more Blue Silver Grass.
Dozens of vines flanked it from all sides, finally entangling its body the moment it tried to turn!
"Hiss—!"
The Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake let out a sharp hiss and struggled frantically.
"Now’s the time!"
Dai Mubai gave a tiger-like roar as he possessed his Spirit.
He directly activated his third Spirit Ability, White Tiger Vajra Transformation, his entire body swelling in size as he slammed a fist down hard against the snake’s body!
Ma Hongjun also spat out Evil Fire Flames from the side.
The blazing flames scorched the snake’s scales, making a "zizi" sound.
Ning Rongrong immediately applied buffs to everyone, though her targets were limited to Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
As for Lin Qingmo, he didn’t need them at all.
"Seven Treasures Turn to Produce Glazed Tile—First: Strength! Second: Speed!"
Seven-colored light enveloped Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing glanced at each other and moved simultaneously.
The two of them were like lightning, attacking the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake’s seven-inch mark and eyes from the left and right.
Their offensive was fierce, and their cooperation was seamless.
They weren’t working hard for Oscar’s spirit ring, but rather to experience actual combat against Spirit Beasts.
Lin Qingmo didn’t exert much effort this time, merely watching from the side.
Occasionally, he used Blue Silver Grass to interfere with the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake’s direction of movement.
A Spirit Beast of this level didn’t require his full strength at all.
He might as well save his energy.
Under the group’s siege, the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake was soon heavily wounded.
Its fiery red scales fell off in large patches, and multiple wounds on its body were seeping blood.
Its struggles grew increasingly weak.
"That’s about enough."
Teacher Zhao was somewhat satisfied with their cooperation. Seeing the right moment, he stepped forward.
"fifth spirit ability: Gravity Compression!"
An invisible heavy pressure instantly enveloped the area several meters around the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake!
Under the effect of Teacher Zhao’s Spirit Ability, Gravity Compression, the air became heavy and viscous.
"Hiss—!"
The Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake’s body was slammed onto the ground, unable to break free no matter how it struggled.
It could only let out a weak hiss, its gaze gradually losing focus.
"Little Ao!"
Teacher Zhao shouted.
"Coming!"
Oscar was so excited his hands were shaking as he gripped his dagger and prepared to rush forward.
He had waited for this moment for too long.
level 30, a third spirit ring, a brand-new Spirit Ability... however—
"Wait."
Lin Qingmo spoke up to interrupt Oscar’s movements.
(End of Chapter)
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