32: Chapter 32 Treasure Hunt

Before his voice even faded, the Spiritual Qi around him surged. The aura of a Level 10 Qi Refining Stage Peak was released without reservation, and his body shot toward Zhao Hu like an arrow from a bow.

However, he had already walked some distance to welcome Jiang Lijuan, leaving him several hundred meters away from Zhao Hu. Combined with the thick mist obscuring his vision and interfering with his Divine Sense, even at full Speed, it would take a moment to arrive.

At the edge of the woods, Zhao Hu panicked upon hearing Lin Hao's warning. He instinctively grabbed the Storage Pouch in his hand, his eyes warily scanning the surroundings.

But the mist was so thick it wouldn't disperse; forget seeing anything, even the surrounding Spiritual Qi fluctuations had become blurred. He was completely unable to lock onto the enemy's position.

Meanwhile, Hu Nan had already used the dual buffs of a Swift Wind Talisman and the Smoke Shadow Evasive Footwork to weave through the thick mist like a ghost. At the same moment Lin Hao let out his roar, Hu Nan had already reached Zhao Hu's side.

The faint smoke-like Spiritual Qi swirling around him merged with the thick mist, and Zhao Hu didn't even notice someone approaching his side.

In just a single breath, Hu Nan condensed a wisp of Spiritual Qi at his fingertip and struck Zhao Hu's wrist—the one holding the bag—with swift precision. Zhao Hu felt his wrist go numb, his strength instantly vanishing, and the Storage Pouch in his arms was nimbly snatched away by Hu Nan.

"Who's there!" Zhao Hu shouted in shock and fury, swinging his blade toward his side, but he only struck the Void Realm, not even touching the corner of Hu Nan's clothes.

After succeeding, Hu Nan didn't hesitate for a second. He didn't engage with Zhao Hu at all; Spiritual Qi erupted under his feet again, and under the cover of the thick mist, he turned and sped toward the depths of the Secret Realm.

He deliberately avoided the entrance, choosing to flee through areas with dense trees. The concealment effect of the Smoke Shadow Evasive Footwork was pushed to the limit, and his figure soon merged into the shadows where the thick mist and dense forest intertwined.

"Bastard!" Lin Hao burst through the thick mist, just in time to see Hu Nan's back as he vanished into the dense forest. His face instantly turned livid, his murderous aura surging as he trembled with rage.

He rushed to Zhao Hu and raised his hand, delivering a fierce slap to Zhao Hu's face, barking harshly, "Useless! You can't even guard a Storage Pouch!"

Zhao Hu was slapped dizzy. Holding his face, he didn't dare to talk back, lowering his head in fear and guilt. "Great Senior Brother, your subordinate is incompetent..."

He never imagined the opponent's Speed would be so fast, or that they could launch such a precise ambush in the thick mist, giving him no chance to react.

Lin Hao was fuming, but he had no time to further punish Zhao Hu.

His eyes were fixed on the direction Hu Nan had fled, then he suddenly turned to look at the entrance, his expression grave to the extreme.

The Storage Pouch must not be lost; the treasures inside were things he was determined to obtain.

"Wu Feng! Take men and guard the entrance!" Lin Hao ordered sharply, his tone carrying an unquestionable ruthlessness. "Immediately bring people to search. Even if you have to flip the entire Secret Realm upside down, catch that kid!"

"Yes!" Wu Feng responded immediately, waving his hand to gather all his trusted Disciples. They quickly formed a formation to block the entrance, while a few others followed Lin Hao in pursuit.

"Zhao Hu, go quickly and inform the Deacon to send more people over!" Wu Feng commanded.

Hearing the order, Zhao Hu hurriedly ran toward the outside of the Secret Realm.

Jiang Lijuan stood to the side, calmly watching everything, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

She understood Lin Hao's actions very well.

Lin Hao blocking the Secret Realm entrance was definitely to rob those Outer Sect Disciples of their Spirit Medicine.

But she never expected that someone would actually dare to rob Lin Hao's Storage Pouch.

Seeing Lin Hao so enraged, there must be a large number of treasures in that Storage Pouch.

There might even be special Spiritual Plants.

Meanwhile.

Using the concealment effect of the Major Achievement Smoke Shadow Evasive Footwork, Hu Nan's figure moved through the trees like light smoke. Every step was precisely placed in the gaps between branches and leaves without making a sound as he fled quickly toward the depths of the Secret Realm.

That Storage Pouch had already been tucked away into Hu Nan's Storage Space.

Hu Nan's goal this time was to rush into the lake ahead and then die within it, leaving Lin Hao with no clues.

Behind Hu Nan, a violent wave of Spiritual Qi suddenly swept over. Lin Hao was surrounded by blazing Spiritual Qi, and the Pressure of a Level 10 Qi Refining Stage Peak spread like crashing waves. The shrubs and bushes along the way were bent and broken by the shock of the Spiritual Qi.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his face was so dark it looked like it could drip water.

He couldn't understand how such a bold fellow dared to seize his treasure right under his nose!

As the Outer Sect Great Senior Brother, with an Elder father backing him, who in the Sect didn't treat him with awe and respect? Usually, no one even dared to offend him.

A while ago, he was scammed out of over a hundred Spirit Stones for a Talisman Brush by Zhang Yuan, and then tens of thousands of Spirit Sand were stolen.

Now, an unknown junior had used the thick mist to launch a sneak attack and steal his Storage Pouch. This wasn't just losing treasures; it was a blow to his dignity.

At the thought of the items in the Storage Pouch, the frustration and heartache in Lin Hao's heart grew stronger.

Not only did it contain everything he had harvested from robbing all the Outer Sect Disciples over the past three days.

Piles of low-grade Spiritual Plants, several Yao Beast Cores, scattered Spirit Sand, and Magical Artifact fragments, but more importantly, those two treasures: the spirit cleansing grass and the Golden Condensation Grass.

The spirit cleansing grass could help him reshape his Spiritual Root and double his Cultivation Speed, while the Golden Condensation Grass was an extremely rare ingredient for a foundation establishment pill.

"Kid! Stop right there!" Lin Hao roared, his voice piercing through the thick mist and trees, echoing in the Secret Realm, filled with violent rage.

He Fully activate spiritual energy, Speed Raise it a few more points, his eyes were locked onto the faint afterimage ahead, wishing he could seize him immediately and tear him into ten thousand pieces to vent his hatred.

But Hu Nan's footwork was too agile. Using the trees as cover, his figure appeared and disappeared, always maintaining a distance. No matter how he pursued, it was difficult to close the gap.

Along the way, several trusted Disciples tried to intercept from the sides, but they couldn't even find a trace of Hu Nan.

Seeing this, Lin Hao gritted his teeth in anger, but he could only suppress his rage and chase Hu Nan alone.

However, while fuming, Lin Hao didn't worry too much; instead, he gradually calmed down.

He suddenly remembered that the Spirit Creek Secret Realm had only one entrance, which was the place they were guarding.

No matter which corner of the Secret Realm that kid fled to, he would eventually have to leave through the entrance.

As long as Wu Feng held that spot firmly and blocked all possible exits, that kid would be like a turtle in a jar, destined to fall into his hands sooner or later.

"Hmph, what's the use of running fast?"

"Just wait, kid. I'll let you know how miserable the end is for someone who dares to steal my things!"

A cruel arc formed at the corner of Lin Hao's mouth, and a look of certainty flashed in his eyes.

This pursuit lasted for about several minutes when the forest ahead suddenly opened up, and a vast lake lay across his path.

Seeing this, the dark expression on Lin Hao's face instantly broke into a triumphant smile. He slowly stopped, his eyes full of malice.

"Kid, let's see where else you can run!"

This lake was called the Youlin Lake, a famous danger zone in the Spirit Creek Secret Realm. At the bottom of the lake resided a Dark Scaled Giant Python at the Great Perfection of the Qi Refining stage.

That Yao Beast was naturally ferocious with a strong sense of territory. Even he didn't dare approach the lakeshore easily, let alone jump into the water.

In Lin Hao's view, Hu Nan had nowhere left to go.

Ahead was a deadly Yao Beast, and behind was his pursuit. Other than surrendering, there was no second option.

"If you're smart, hand over the Storage Pouch obediently. Perhaps I'll give you a quick death!" Lin Hao crossed his arms and walked forward slowly, his eyes filled with the arrogance of someone in total control.