Chapter 400: Chapter 400

Qian Qi looked at Xu Jinghong, who was so dejected, and decided to comfort him, "Think about it, I’m in a tough spot too. Imagine, I’m having a meal, and suddenly I sense you taking a dump, just thinking about it makes me..."

Xu Jinghong suddenly covered her mouth and roared, "That’s enough!"

He cursed, "You can eat even squatting at a latrine, stop pretending here!"

Damn it, she’s not that perverse! At most, she only dares to eat while squatting on the toilet!

Following along with her internal grumbling, Qian Qi hoisted the split bag and the Pig Bag onto the Silver Wolf, ready to set off toward the Northwest, when Moyu sheepishly asked, "Contractor~ um~ do you need me to tag along for the boss fight?"

"What’s up?" Qian Qi looked at Moyu suspiciously, it was obvious it didn’t want to go.

"Uh..." Moyu’s eyes shifted slightly, "Just, something suddenly came up~ if it’s inconvenient for you, then I’ll just..."

It mumbled, looking quite conflicted.

Qian Qi looked at Moyu, then at the group of Ink Crows tilting their heads at her, and thought, "Alright, you wait for me here."

As children grow up, they have their own thoughts, Qian Qi couldn’t keep it tied to her side all the time, she definitely needed to let it out to play with its good friends occasionally.

She patted her pockets, fished out a pack of Blood Stopping Magic Potion from a corner, and instructed like a concerned mother, "This is an A-level instance after all, there are quite a few A-level Magical Beasts, if you encounter a Speed Type beast it’s easy to get hurt, remember not to run around, always be careful of your own safety, don’t lose your life for a moment of kindness."

She glanced at the Ink Crow Group, the meaning in her eyes was clear.

Moyu nodded obediently, "Got it~"

After repeatedly reminding it of some precautions, Qian Qi pulled down two Poisonous Emperor Pythons from her head to leave behind as bodyguards for Moyu, then departed the valley with a heart full of worry.

Moyu and the two Poisonous Emperor Pythons exchanged glances, Emperor Python Armor curiously asked, "Bro, what’re you staying for?"

Emperor Python B looked at the Ink Crow Group nearby, "Could it be that you’ve had enough of that arrogant woman and want to go independent?"

"No!" Moyu stomped its foot, "I just want to find a mate!"

Emperor Python Armor was shocked, "A mate? When did you get out of singlehood?"

Moyu cleared its throat, pointed at the Ink Crow Group mysteriously, "They said the boss of the nest next to the next one is a female Ink Crow, and very strong!"

Moyu ruffled its own sleek black feathers slightly, shyly saying, "I have a feeling, my love is coming!"

Emperor Python B was truly envious, "I wish I could meet my love snake."

"Hehe, you need luck for that, after all not every instance has Ink Crows, and not every instance has Poisonous Emperor Pythons!" Moyu put its hands on its hips and then promised the two Pythons, "Come! Accompany me in finding a wife! If it works out, I’ll consider asking the Contractor to find you mates too!"

The two Pythons’ eyes instantly lit up, moved, they said, "Bro! Let’s go! We’ll back you up!"

They were essentially equivalent to two Maseratis, taking them out wouldn’t disgrace the crows!

A while back, Qian Qi took the opportunity to survey the surroundings while hunting, discovering that this expansive forest spanned an area comparable to a medium-sized city. The south, bordering the forest, was a sparse vegetation swamp, the north consisted of endless valleys and basins, the east was a vast deep sea, and the west was a gigantic imposing volcanic group.

The Boss is located to the northwest, where the central juncture between the valley and the volcanoes forms a hot and dry pyroclastic rock zone, with only Lava Demons managing to survive there, and the boss happens to be an A-level Magic Plant among the Lava Demons—a Fire Silk Grass.

"The Fire Silk Grass is neither too near nor too far from the volcano group, of course, if a volcano erupts, we’d still have time to escape. The only concern is that a volcanic eruption might trigger a Lava Demon rampage, and if they run for their lives, they won’t care if they trample us." Updates are released by noⅴelfire.net

Riding on the Silver Wolf, Qian Qi explained the potential risks to Xu Jinghong.

As the Silver Wolf bounded beyond the valley’s edge, the air became arid, verdant plants became scarce, common Magical Beast species became countable on one hand, the soil gradually transitioned into scorching black rocks. Each time the Silver Wolf trod on the ground, leaving icy flowers, the moisture rapidly evaporated.

"Qian Ba, speed up." Qian Qi commanded.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding Demons were clad in hard rock black armor, thriving in the heat and dryness, unable to tread into the forest filled with abundant water and wood elements. The fire element energy in the air was extremely volatile and unstable, making Lava Demons naturally aggressive and combative, prone to internal strife.

Qian Qi wanted to avoid wasting stamina and time, thus urged Qian Ba to increase their pace, avoiding unnecessary battles.

But while Qian Qi wished to avoid combat, the Demons might not want to let her off the hook. The tender Silver Wolf and human were, to the eyes of the Lava Demons, like naive little rabbits that stumbled out of the forested valley into a perilous zone. They had long coveted the creatures there, and now seeing them come on their own accord, why would they pass it up?

Thus, Lava Demons originally lounging on the black rocks, opened their blood-red eyes one after another, and charged towards them.

"The Demons are following us!" Xu Jinghong exclaimed as he turned to see the Lava Demon group catching up behind them.

"Don’t panic!" Qian Qi shouted, "Open the Pig Cage Bag, find the golden fruit I asked you to pick!"

Xu Jinghong swiftly opened the Pig Cage Bag and dug out the golden fruit, "And then what!"

"Qian Ba will shoot Ice Spikes, you throw the golden fruit with all your might towards the Demons!" Qian Qi commanded.

As soon as she said it, Qian Ba’s tail launched a volley of ice needle projectiles backwards. The Ice Spikes vaporized instantly in the hot environment, Xu Jinghong quickly hurled the golden fruit fiercely at the Demon group!

"Bang!" The golden fruit exploded under the impact, and a cloud of golden powder spread in the air, augmented by the hot steam, a stench overwhelmed them with unimaginable speed, almost causing Xu Jinghong to faint from the smell!

It’s a losing strategy that damages both sides!

"Hahahahahahaha!" Sitting in front, Qian Qi laughed maniacally like a lunatic, "Master science knowledge well, and you’ll fear nothing in the world! The warm, damp environment allows the scent to spread quickly, like peeling an orange in a steam-filled bathroom, the whole place is filled with a citrus fragrance——"

She laughed so much she was bobbing up and down, "I wasn’t lying when I said it before, you will smell even worse things!"

Xu Jinghong really wanted to bang his head against something and die.

Just thinking about facing Qian Qi’s antics every day upon entering the instance in the future, Xu Jinghong increasingly felt, life isn’t worth it.

However, give credit where it’s due, as bizarre as Qian Qi’s method was, it worked. The amplified stench overwhelmed the Lava Demons, making them ’live in ecstasy and agony’, some even vomited on the spot, and truly, no Demons continued to pursue them.

Indeed, smelly things are unwelcome everywhere, except perhaps to bugs that appreciate such odors.

Great, he likely has been forced to become that ’bug’.

Thinking this, Xu Jinghong grew even more sorrowful.

He hoped that by the time he reached 55, the kind-hearted Qian Qi might consider allowing him to retire for his old age and diligence.