Chapter 243: Chapter 243

"Hmph! You think you can just fight when you say fight, and stop when you say stop? Where on earth does such good fortune exist?" Zhang Xiaohao scoffed.

"Giving you some respect, and you fucking get cocky, huh?" a Yellow Wind Sect disciple from the Hundred Veins Realm coldly shouted.

As soon as his words fell, Zhang Xiaohao was already in front of him.

With a swing of his arm, a vicious slap landed on the disciple’s face.

The Yellow Wind Sect Inner Sect Disciple felt a pain in his jaw as his front teeth, along with blood, sprayed out of his mouth.

"Roll!" Zhang Xiaohao barked.

With a lightning-fast kick to his chest, he sent the disciple flying.

"Humph! Nephew, don’t go too far!" elder Changshouzi said with a cold face.

"When elders speak, what status does a junior have to interject? Uncle Master, I’m schooling him for you so that he won’t disrespect others or fall for someone’s schemes after he leaves," Zhang Xiaohao said.

"Humph! Nephew, your anger has been vented, and the misunderstanding has already been cleared up. I need your help with something!" Changshouzi said.

"Uncle Master, what are you saying? Your affairs are my affairs. By rights, juniors can’t refuse tasks given by elders! But as you know, this trip into the mountains is really important for me," Zhang Xiaohao said, feigning helplessness.

"Sly fox, just like your cheap teacher, always a ’no see, no catch’ type!" Changshouzi hoarsely thought to himself.

Yet, he smiled and said,

"Nephew, don’t be so quick to refuse. If you agree to accompany your Uncle Master on a trip, I will reward you handsomely after we succeed!"

"Uncle Master, this matter is indeed quite troublesome," Zhang Xiaohao said.

Seeing Zhang Xiaohao’s demeanor, Changshouzi also felt helpless.

If it weren’t for the fact that the demon beast guarding the treasure was too powerful for him to handle alone, he wouldn’t be wasting his breath with Zhang Xiaohao.

But now, it seemed he would have to pay dearly.

Reaching into his chest, Changshouzi pulled out a delicate pale cyan bottle.

"Nephew, this container holds ten drops of Netherworld Holy Water from my Yellow Spring Sect. Whether swallowed directly or used in alchemy, it brings significant benefits! If you agree to accompany me, these ten drops of Netherworld Holy Water will be yours," Changshouzi offered.

"Uncle Master, talking about such worldly possessions between us feels too impersonal," Zhang Xiaohao replied.

"So, nephew, does that mean you agree to help me?" Changshouzi asked, barely containing his excitement.

"Uncle Master, in principle, I agree, but..."

Zhang Xiaohao’s "but" hadn’t even left his mouth.

Changshouzi’s face twitched with pain as he fished out another item from within his chest.

A pale purple jade box with a Sealing Talisman affixed to it was produced, seemingly to prevent the medicinal power of the contents from escaping.

"This is a Tiger Roar Pill. Consuming it grants the eater the strength of a tiger!" Changshouzi said.

"Uncle Master is indeed a decisive man. It’s a deal!" Zhang Xiaohao quickly stepped forward and snatched the Netherworld Holy Water and Tiger Roar Pill from Changshouzi’s hands.

"Huh!" Changshouzi was stunned.

Although he had anticipated Zhang Xiaohao’s agreement, he hadn’t expected such an eager response.

A twitch of his mouth revealed that even he felt a sting from the loss of the Netherworld Holy Water and Tiger Roar Pill.

"Hmm, I’ll still need you to give it your all, nephew. As long as you help me acquire that treasure, after we’ve succeeded, I will have another generous reward for you!" Changshouzi said.

"Rest assured, uncle master, I take promises very seriously. Whatever I agree to, I will commit to fully," Zhang Xiaohao said.

In his heart, however, he snickered. The old man wants to use me to snatch treasure? Wishful thinking.

"Good! With a strong nephew like you helping us, this matter is bound to be foolproof," Changshouzi said.

Without further hesitation, Changshouzi boldly waved his hand and led Zhang Xiaohao and the two of them towards the depths of the dense forest.

As they walked, they released their imposing auras without any restraint, using them to deter the ignorant monsters and beasts around them.

In the blink of an eye, an hour passed.

Although they encountered some minor troubles while traveling at full speed, with Zhang Xiaohao, a powerful cultivator leading the way, they reached their destination without any major risks.

Standing outside the valley.

Even without trying to breathe deliberately, with his profound medical skills, Zhang Xiaohao could smell the scent of the Red Fruit.

Moreover, this Red Fruit had definitely aged for over a thousand years, quite possibly reaching two thousand years.

"We’re here. Nephew, follow my commands later. There’s a beast in the valley, its power is around the Peak of Control Realm! But it has tough skin and thick flesh and can breathe fire. The fire it exhales carries lethal toxins, and even with my current cultivation level, I dare not get burned by its Demon Fire. If I do, I might survive, but it would severely damage my vitality!" Changshouzi cautioned.

"Uncle master, rest assured, no matter how powerful this beast is, as long as you give the order, I will make sure it cannot return," Zhang Xiaohao said aggressively.

"Hmm, with your word, nephew, I can be completely at ease," Changshouzi replied.

Turning around, he looked back at the group of Yellow Wind Sect disciples and shouted.

"Once I lure that beast out, follow my commands and form an array to kill it! After we succeed, I promise to double the rewards I promised you. However, if I find anyone daring to muddy the waters, hmm, do not blame me for grinding his bones to dust!" Changshouzi said coldly.

"Please, elder, rest assured, we will do our utmost to slay this scourge!" The group of Yellow Wind Sect disciples declared with murderous intent.

"Very well! Lie in ambush around here, I am going to lure that beast out now," Changshouzi said.

Having said that, he propelled himself like a hurricane towards the interior of the valley.

A moment later. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕·𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎·𝚗𝚎𝚝

A huge roar came from within the valley, followed by the earth shaking and the mountains quivering.

Changshouzi’s figure swiftly shot out from within.

Behind him followed a colossal beast.

This monster, shaped like a dog, was covered in Scale Armor from head to toe, but its tail was less than ten inches long.

Moreover, on its head, there were two small, stunted steamed buns that somewhat resembled horns.

In its anger, a massive flame blasted out of the monster’s mouth, sweeping towards Changshouzi.

Changshouzi, a Control Realm supreme cultivator, saw the fire coming closer and closer.

And at that moment, he suddenly accelerated and miraculously evaded it.

"Form the formation and kill!" Changshouzi roared.

"Kill!" The group of Yellow Wind Sect disciples, hearing his command, instantly formed a battle array, clutching their cold weapons, and charged with murderous intent.

"Be careful later, and don’t get hurt!" Zhang Xiaohao warned.

After speaking, he quickly surged forward with a push from his feet.