127: Chapter 127 Distinguishing Good and Bad Fortune

That wave-like energy, centered on Tianlu, spread rapidly in all directions.

One hundred meters.

Two hundred meters.

Three hundred meters.

When that layer of energy expanded to a range of about three hundred meters,

Qin Ce saw it.

In over a dozen places, those water-like waves collided with certain invisible existences.

In those spots, there was clearly nothing—no figures, no presence.

Without using Nine-Star Insight, Qin Ce would not have sensed anything unusual.

But that layer of water waves indeed produced ripples in those locations.

The next moment.

Under the interference of the wave energy, those invisible existences began to reveal their true forms.

One, two, three...

A total of thirteen pitch-black giant wolves emerged from the void.

Their fur could absorb light and mask their presence, allowing them to blend perfectly into the night.

These were...

Bronze Rank Shadow Wolves!

They were clearly drawn by the commotion of the battle between the Fire Lion and the bat earlier.

The aura of two fallen Starlight Rank beasts was an irresistible temptation to them, much like the scent of blood to a shark.

But they were too late.

The corpses of the Fire Lion and the bat had already been refined by Qin Ce into Tianlu's egg. Those residual energy fluctuations were rapidly dissipating.

At this moment, all they saw was a Bronze Rank human, a Bronze Rank Blue Bird, and a newborn little lion.

Thirteen pairs of eerie green eyes flickered in the night.

In those eyes, there was disappointment, greed, and an inexplicable murderous intent.

Since there were no Starlight Rank corpses to scavenge, these three pieces of prey that had delivered themselves to their doorstep weren't bad either.

The lead Shadow Wolf let out a low growl.

Thirteen Shadow Wolves pounced toward Qin Ce from all directions simultaneously!

Qin Ce's gaze turned cold, and he was just about to order Qingluan to deal with these Bronze Rank beasts who didn't know their place.

"Awoo!"

Tianlu, in his arms, suddenly let out a childish roar of anger.

It jumped down from Qin Ce's embrace and stood in front of him.

That tiny figure wasn't even as high as Qin Ce's knee, its body covered in purple-gold scales that shimmered in the moonlight, and the antlers on its head glowed with nine-colored light.

It looked up at the pouncing Shadow Wolves.

In those golden eyes, there was no fear, only the fighting spirit of a newborn calf that does not fear the tiger.

Qin Ce was stunned for a moment, then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

This little thing actually has some guts.

Tianlu lowered its head, aiming its antlers at the Shadow Wolves.

A faint mist began to surge around its body—the clouds transformed from energy drawn from the void, carrying healing and spirit-gathering effects.

Then, it opened its mouth.

A tender cry came from its mouth.

But the true attack came from its antlers.

The mist began to converge toward the antlers.

Nine-colored light lit up from the antlers, merging with the clouds.

The clouds were dyed by the light, transforming into runes made of light and mist—those runes spun, combined, and arranged themselves in the air, finally forming mysterious sigils of light that shot toward the pouncing Shadow Wolves!

This was Lumeng!

A control skill.

The runes landed on the Shadow Wolves and instantly exploded!

The Shadow Wolves that were hit suddenly stiffened!

The energy within their bodies began to experience brief chaos.

For some, the flow speed plummeted; for others, the direction became erratic; and for some, it stopped completely.

Their pouncing movements came to a momentary halt.

But it was only for a moment.

Because the level gap between the Bronze Rank Shadow Wolves and the newborn Tianlu was too large.

Those runes lasted for less than a second on the Shadow Wolves before they began to shatter and dissipate.

The Shadow Wolves shook their heads, and the murderous intent in their eyes grew even stronger.

Tianlu's eyes widened as it looked at the Shadow Wolves that hadn't been controlled, then looked at its own small paws.

Then, it performed an action that left Qin Ce between tears and laughter.

It turned around and scurried behind Qin Ce, burying its head between his legs with its bottom sticking out, its whole body trembling slightly.

It chickened out.

And it chickened out quite thoroughly.

Qin Ce looked down at this little thing that had been so majestic a moment ago but was now curled into a cowardly ball, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hahahaha."

He bent down, scooped Tianlu up, and stuffed it back into his arms.

"Alright, I know you're capable. Leave the rest to Sister Xiao Qing."

Tianlu poked its head out from Qin Ce's arms, stole a glance at the approaching Shadow Wolves, and then turned to let out a fawning "meewoo" at Qingluan.

That look, that expression—it was clearly saying—

Sister, save me!

A glint of haughty light flashed in Qingluan's golden eyes.

It raised its head, let out a clear, long cry, and with a flap of its wings, it turned into a streak of green lightning and charged into the wolf pack!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Three Wind Blades were fired simultaneously!

Three Shadow Wolves didn't even have time to let out a whimper before their skulls were pierced!

Seeing this, the remaining Shadow Wolves scattered in terror, but Qingluan's speed was too fast.

It shuttled through the pack like lightning; every time it appeared, a Shadow Wolf fell.

In less than ten seconds.

All thirteen Shadow Wolves were dead.

Tianlu poked its head out from Qin Ce's arms, looked at the wolf corpses littering the ground, and let out a "wow" of amazement.

Then it turned and wagged its tail frantically at the slowly descending Qingluan.

That sycophantic little manner was almost too much for Qin Ce to watch.

Qingluan landed on the ground, shook its feathers, and held its head high with a proud look that said, "This is nothing, just a small matter."

But its golden eyes were clearly shining; the feeling of being worshiped by little Tianlu was actually quite nice.

Tianlu jumped down from Qin Ce's arms, ran to Qingluan's feet, and rubbed its head against Qingluan's talons, making fawning "meewoo meewoo" sounds.

Qingluan looked down at it, gently patted its head with a wing, and then raised its head like a big sister protecting her subordinate.

Qin Ce watched this scene and burst into laughter.

These two characters, one big and one small.

He walked over, picked up Tianlu and put it back in his arms, and patted Qingluan's wing.

"Alright, stop being so smug and cocky."

"Let's go and see what other opportunities there are."

Qingluan let out a long cry and lowered its body.

Qin Ce flipped onto its back and settled Tianlu in his arms.

Just then, Tianlu suddenly grew quiet.

It perked up its ears, and a strange light flashed in its golden eyes.

Then, it poked its head out from Qin Ce's arms and pressed the antlers on its head against Qin Ce's palm.

A sudden flash of insight flowed through the antlers and into Qin Ce's mind.

It wasn't language, nor was it text; it was a direct, pure form of "knowing."

Just like the intuition that Nine-Radiance Spiritual Wisdom gave him.

Qin Ce closed his eyes, sensing that consciousness.

Then, his expression became solemn.

The information conveyed by that consciousness was very brief, but every word carried immense weight.

This place is dangerous, and it is worsening.

Inauspicious!

To the Southeast.

Auspicious!

Must move quickly.

Qin Ce snapped his eyes open and looked toward the southeast.

That was the direction of Yuntai Town.

His mother and sister were both there.

Qin Ce did not hesitate for a second and gently patted Qingluan's neck.

"Forget about everything else."

"Xiao Qing, go! Home first!"

Qingluan flapped its wings and, carrying Qin Ce and Tianlu, shot toward the southeast!

Just as they had flown about two kilometers,

A terrifying pressure surged from the direction of Fengling City, overwhelming everything!

Qin Ce whipped his head back.

Then, he saw a pitch-black giant bird fleeing all the way from the direction of Fengling City.

That power, that energy level—it was clearly a Starlight Rank beast.

It was covered in wounds, more than half of its feathers had fallen off, and one wing was clearly broken as it desperately flew south in a wretched state.

As it passed over the valley where Qin Ce had just been, it sensed the residual energy fluctuations of the Starlight Rank Fire Lion and bat and paused slightly to investigate.

After finding nothing,

It then fled frantically toward the further south without looking back.

Clearly, it had been crippled in Fengling City's counterattack and was running for its life.

If Qin Ce had left a minute later, or if Tianlu hadn't given him that prompt,

He, Qingluan, and Tianlu would have collided head-on with this Starlight Rank beast.

Cold sweat broke out on Qin Ce's forehead.

The consequences then would have been unimaginable.

He looked down at Tianlu in his arms.

Tianlu was watching the receding Starlight Rank beast with its golden eyes, its little face full of a smug "See, I told you so" expression.

Qin Ce ruffled its head vigorously.

"Good job."

"This ability is awesome!"

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