110: Meet Green Devil Flame Bull again

The little girl was not tall, less than 1.4 meters, with waist-length light purple hair.

Her cheeks were very fair and tender, like a sculpted jade figurine, paired with a pair of dark, sparkling large eyes, making her very cute.

Of course, that was assuming one ignored the Demonic Beast leg she held in her hand.

A Demonic Beast over two meters long was like a toy in her hand, without any ability to resist.

“Hey, I’m talking to you,” Zi Yan put one hand on her hip and tilted her chin at Lin Xiu.

“First of all, I’m not called ‘Hey’…” Lin Xiu muttered to himself as he landed on the ground, “Zi Yan, the number one on the Inner Academy’s Strong Ranking, looks like a little girl, but is actually a transformed Demonic Beast with immense strength. You can find all this out with a little inquiry.”

“You’re an Inner Academy student?” Zi Yan frowned slightly and murmured, “When did a Battle King appear? I haven’t heard about it before.”

Although she spent most of her time eating, Zi Yan wasn't completely ignorant.

At least, she knew most of the people with high rankings in the academy.

“Can I have that Demonic Beast?” Lin Xiu stared at what was behind Zi Yan.

It was a Rank 5 Wind-attribute Demonic Beast. Strength was not its advantage, and encountering a transformed Demonic Beast with terrifying physique like Zi Yan, it was no match at all.

One should know that when Han Feng later invaded the Inner Academy, Zi Yan was someone who could fight the Blood Sect Leader with her bare fists.

And the Blood Sect Leader was a Battle Emperor powerhouse.

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan was clearly stunned.

Having been in the Inner Academy for so long, no one had ever directly asked her for something like this.

She really didn't need this Demonic Beast. If it hadn't provoked her, she wouldn't have even bothered with it.

But now, Zi Yan was reluctant to just give it away for free.

Because if she brought the Demonic Beast back to the academy, she could exchange it for some Medicinal Pills from the Elders.

“The Silver-maned Flying Leopard’s meat is excellent. I’ve eaten Rank 2 leopard meat before; it’s soft and springy, and after sprinkling spices on it, one bite leaves an endless aftertaste. The aroma from grilling it is the kind that makes you salivate even a mile away.”

As Lin Xiu spoke, he took out a pile of bottles and jars from his naring.

After he opened the stoppers, the aroma of the spices immediately wafted out.

Zi Yan’s dark, sparkling large eyes blinked a few times, and her small nostrils twitched.

“Are you sure? Let me tell you beforehand, if you lie to me, I’ll punch you!” Zi Yan was tempted by the aroma and was somewhat moved, but she didn’t agree directly.

“I guarantee you won’t regret it.”

Lin Xiu smiled confidently. His barbecue skills had also been honed; they had a Rank, alright.

He knew that before Zi Yan matured, she was a true foodie, eating Spirit Medicine, Medicinal Pills, and all sorts of Heaven And Earth Treasure.

Zi Yan walked to the side and watched Lin Xiu dissect the Silver-maned Flying Leopard.

He started a fire, grilled, and sprinkled spices.

Soon, an aroma wafted up.

“Don’t rush, it’s not cooked yet.” Zi Yan reached out her small hand, which Lin Xiu slapped away, making her retract it.

After a while, Lin Xiu tore off a large piece and handed it to Zi Yan, “You can eat it now.”

“Awoo.”

Holding a piece of meat larger than her face, Zi Yan eagerly took a bite, and her eyes immediately curved into crescent moons.

“How is it? Does it taste good?” Lin Xiu asked.

Zi Yan nodded repeatedly, her mouth full of meat, unable to utter a complete sentence.

Lin Xiu tore off a piece of meat for himself and put it into his mouth.

His earlier words were not to trick Zi Yan; the leopard meat was indeed good.

“If I remember correctly, Zi Yan has an innate sense for all kinds of Heaven And Earth Treasure.”

Looking at Zi Yan, who was engrossed in enjoying the delicious food, Lin Xiu began to calculate in his mind.

As his Realm increased, he would need more and more experience. To quickly improve his strength in a short time, Medicinal Pills were indispensable.

He had a system panel, so refining medicine wasn't an issue, but the Materials were crucial. Befriending Zi Yan was a good idea, both from a long-term perspective and for immediate considerations.

In the future, he might even be able to visit the Void Ancient Dragon Clan. Such a Dragon Clan had an undeniable foundation.

“It’s too fragrant! How did you make it? It’s so delicious!” While Lin Xiu was distracted, Zi Yan had already finished the meat in her hand.

“You can find me if you want to eat it again. My name is Lin Xiu.” He handed her another piece.

“So you are Lin Xiu?” Zi Yan was startled, “Didn’t you just join the Inner Academy this year?”

“That’s right. What you saw just now was a flying Fighting Skill.” Lin Xiu heard her surprise and casually made up an excuse.

Hearing this, Zi Yan didn’t suspect anything; her attention was entirely on the grilled meat.

The two ate more than half of it before finally stopping.

Zi Yan learned that Lin Xiu was going to train in the forest and offered to help. After Lin Xiu politely declined, she didn’t insist, swinging her hands and skipping away.

When Zi Yan’s back was no longer visible, Lin Xiu absorbed the Rank 5 Demonic Core, condensed his wings, and left the spot.

Overnight, Lin Xiu found two Rank 5 Demonic Beasts, both of which were not particularly strong in physique.

Over the next few days, he flew towards the Black-Corner Region, searching for Rank 5 Demonic Beasts along the way.

“Azure Demon Flame Ox, what a coincidence.”

Stopping mid-air, Lin Xiu looked at the familiar figure quickly passing by in the distance.

He decisively gave chase.

Upon getting closer, the Azure Demon Flame Ox’s body showed scars, and its aura was somewhat weak, as if it had just experienced a battle and was fleeing.

The Azure Demon Flame Ox also sensed an aura, turned its head to look at Lin Xiu, and confusion flashed in its eyes. But as Lin Xiu summoned the Azure Demon Flame, its eyes immediately turned red.

Facing the Azure Demon Flame Ox that turned around and charged, Lin Xiu, who was hovering over the lake, remained calm.

He turned his palm downwards, then flipped it upwards.

“Low-tier Earth Rank Fighting Skill, Overturning Waves!”

Splash!

The lake surface below boiled, and the lake water rushed into the sky, colliding head-on with the Azure Demon Flame Ox.

Lin Xiu extended his hand again, and electric light flashed in his palm. Streaks of electric light instantly appeared in the sky above his head.

As he pointed a finger.

“Myriad Thunder Attraction!”

A large area of lightning covered the Azure Demon Flame Ox, and numerous lightning snakes ran across the Azure Demon Flame Ox’s surface.

Moo!

Sensing danger, the Azure Demon Flame Ox stomped its four limbs in the Void Realm, and fire-attribute energy condensed, spreading outwards.

The scorching high temperature evaporated the water into gas, and its massive body was enveloped in water mist.

Amidst the vast whiteness, a red light suddenly appeared, rushing out quickly—it was an impact of converging flames.

The firelight reflected on Lin Xiu’s face. He maintained a calm expression, formed hand seals, and pointed at the pillar of flame energy.

“Flame Soul Separation Technique, separate!”

The flames, capable of distorting the air, suddenly separated at Lin Xiu’s command. The fire-attribute energy dissipated into the air, while the violent flame factors were swallowed by the Azure Demon Flame summoned by Lin Xiu.

“Since I’ve run into you, don’t even think about escaping.”

Lin Xiu actively charged into the white mist. The mist blocked his vision but not his perception.

Soon, a massive figure fell from the sky, crashing heavily onto the lake surface, the impact creating splashes of water over ten meters high.

“The last Rank 5 Demonic Core is also collected.” Lin Xiu glanced at the red Demonic Core in his palm, clenched his five fingers, and after a flash of light, the Demonic Core disappeared.

After a final glance at the Azure Demon Flame Ox, which was about to be completely submerged by the lake water, Lin Xiu flew towards Black Seal City without looking back.

Not long after he left, a team led by a middle-aged man arrived at the lakeside.

“The Azure Demon Flame Ox was killed!” Someone pointed at the Azure Demon Flame Ox’s corpse sinking into the lake.

The middle-aged man recalled the scene he had just witnessed and said in a deep voice, “Two of you go and get the bull horns! This person could instantly kill the Azure Demon Flame Ox; they are not someone we can provoke. We’ll accept this loss.”

After speaking, he thought to himself, ‘I barely managed to see his face just now. When I get back to the city, I’ll find someone to investigate.’