Leaving Yan City, Qin Feiyang and Wolf King walked along the main road, heading towards Star Moon City. Traveling by day and cultivating in the ancient castle at night, it only took them five days to get near Star Moon City. However, he didn’t enter Star Moon City. He just glanced at it from a distance before continuing on to the Death Desert.

The people he met on the way all wanted to accompany him. On one hand, they wanted to mooch some Top Grade elixirs. On the other, they sought protection. They believed that with the current strength of the man and wolf, they could easily cross the first two danger points. However, Qin Feiyang declined all of them. He didn’t have the time or the mood to slowly waste it accompanying these people.

He arrived at the second safety point smoothly. The shelter at the safety point was very simple, just a straw shed that barely provided protection from the wind and rain. At this moment, about thirty people were gathered under the straw shed. Some were resting quietly with their eyes closed. Others were discussing in whispers. A few people were roasting meat by a bonfire. All of them were adventurers heading towards the Death Desert. They all had varying degrees of injuries, and a strong smell of blood emanated from them. It could be said that every individual here was not to be trifled with.

However, when Qin Feiyang and Wolf King arrived, everyone stood up, the flattery on their faces clearly visible. Qin Feiyang also politely nodded. After a brief rest, he prepared to head towards the third danger point.

“Brother Qin, hold on.” Seeing this, the few people who were roasting meat quickly got up.

Qin Feiyang stopped and looked at them with a puzzled expression.

“Brother Qin, we all know that you are strong, but the fierce beasts in the third danger point are really terrifying,” one of them said. “I remember last year there was a Nine-Star Martial Ancestor who,仗着实力比别人强 (relying on his strength being greater than others), disdained joining with anyone. In the end, he was torn to pieces by those brutes.”

“Brother Qin, we’re not looking down on you; we are sincerely inviting you to go to the Death Desert with us,” the men added.

The other people also stood up and tried to persuade him.

Qin Feiyang and Wolf King looked at each other, a hint of surprise in their eyes. Qin Feiyang asked doubtfully, “What kind of fierce beast is it?”

“It’s a swarm of Sky Centipedes,” one of them said, swallowing nervously, his eyes full of apprehension.

A chill ran down Qin Feiyang’s spine. Sky Centipedes were poisonous insect-like creatures that everyone kept their distance from. Not only could they spray a numbing venom, but they could also fly for short periods. If bitten by one, death was certain unless a Detoxification Pill was taken promptly.

“Thank you for your kind intentions,” Qin Feiyang said with a cupped fist salute. “But I have urgent matters to attend to, so I must leave first.” He then departed with Wolf King, not looking back.

“He really doesn’t know what’s good for him!” everyone thought, watching the man and wolf depart, ferocious glints flickering in their eyes.

“Something’s wrong!” one suddenly exclaimed. “He can’t possibly be unaware of how terrifying the Sky Centipedes are. He must have some ace up his sleeve to dare go alone. Let’s hurry and follow him! We might be able to fish in troubled waters and get through.”

The group’s eyes lit up, and they immediately chased after Qin Feiyang and Wolf King.

Wolf King glanced back at them and asked puzzledly, “Xiao Qinzi, I’ve seen Sky Centipedes too. With our current strength, there’s no way we can pass. Why not team up with them?”

Qin Feiyang smiled. “Because I know the Sky Centipedes’ weakness.”

“What weakness?” Wolf King asked, surprised and skeptical.

“There’s a Spiritual Medicine called Heart Rot Grass. The scent it emits makes Sky Centipedes feel faint,” Qin Feiyang explained. “As long as we carry a stalk of Heart Rot Grass, they won’t dare approach. Fatty, look for Heart Rot Grass.”

Inside the ancient castle, Fatty heard this and immediately began searching in his Qiankun Bag.

“Will it really work?” Wolf King asked doubtfully.

Qin Feiyang nodded.

WHOOSH!

But just then, a sound of something tearing through the air suddenly echoed. From behind Qin Feiyang, two black arrows appeared, like two venomous snakes baring their fangs, shooting violently towards the man and wolf!

“Watch out!” Qin Feiyang’s heart tightened. Pushing Wolf King aside, he simultaneously sidestepped. The two black arrows, carrying an astonishing sharpness, grazed past them and plunged into the mud ahead, wisps of black smoke rising.

Poisoned! The man and wolf were furious. They turned to look at the group following them. Those people also looked surprised and bewildered.

“Brother Qin, don’t misunderstand! We didn’t shoot the arrows!”

“Please believe us, we wouldn’t do such a thing!” they hurriedly explained when they saw Qin Feiyang and Wolf King looking at them.

“You’re the only ones behind us. If not you, then who?” Wolf King’s eyes flashed fiercely.

“It really wasn’t us!”

“Those two arrows came from the woods on the side!”

“Whoever is shooting sneak arrows, get out here!” the group roared, glaring viciously at the woods on both sides.

“Still pretending!” Wolf King snarled, its ferocious aura flaring.

“Don’t be impulsive,” Qin Feiyang said, grabbing it. He glanced at the woods on both sides, a sharp glint in his eyes, and sent a telepathic message, “Let’s observe the situation first.”

The man and wolf turned and continued forward, but both were secretly on high alert. The group behind them sighed in relief. Although it indeed didn’t seem like they had fired the sneak arrows, Qin Feiyang didn’t dare lower his guard. These people were desperados, very skilled at deception.

However, for a long time afterward, nothing unusual happened.

Strange, who could it be? Qin Feiyang murmured. He had dealt with almost everyone in Yan Province who held a grudge against him. Something like this shouldn’t be happening. Could it be King Pan and the Gold-Armored Giant? No, that’s not right either. Not only were they far away in Pan County, but given their strength, they wouldn’t need to resort to such despicable tactics. After much thought, Qin Feiyang still suspected the group behind them. Because only they were the most likely culprits!

「Several hours passed.」

Qin Feiyang stopped at a certain spot and took out a map. It was the map Lo Qingzhu had drawn for him. The map was still here, but the person was gone.

Looking at the map, an inexplicable sadness filled his heart. Why would the heavens be so unkind to such a kind-hearted girl?

SWOOSH!!

At that moment, murderous intent surged again! Two pitch-black arrows streaked through the sky like lightning, shooting towards the man and wolf.

“Xiao Qinzi, dodge quickly!” Wolf King roared fiercely. It rammed Qin Feiyang aside and quickly dropped to the ground. The arrows flew right over its head. The astonishing sharpness and chilling aura made all its fur stand on end!

Qin Feiyang also flew into a rage. Putting away the map, he looked at the group behind them, his eyes blazing with intense killing intent!

“Bastards! Big Brother is going to slaughter you!” Wolf King leaped up, charging towards the group with astonishing ferocity.

“Brother Qin! Uncle Wolf! It really wasn’t us!”

“Whoever did this, own up! Which bastard is it? Get out here!”

“Shooting sneak arrows but not daring to admit it? What kind of hero are you?!”

The group panicked, yelling at the forests on both sides.

AROO! With a deafening howl, Wolf King pounced. A burly man’s throat was instantly torn open, and he died on the spot!

“Beast, don’t go too far!”

“We already said it wasn’t us, yet you’re still indiscriminately killing innocents! This is unforgivable!”

“Do you really think we’re afraid of you?”

“Brothers, slaughter it!”

The group activated their Battle Intent and unleashed their Martial Arts Techniques, charging ferociously towards Wolf King. Wolf King executed the Seven Kill Steps, its aura surging menacingly, killing with every step!

Qin Feiyang didn’t make a move, his eyes scanning the battlefield and the surrounding forests.

Suddenly! A sneak arrow pierced through a leaf, emerging from the nearby forest. Qin Feiyang tensed. He leaned backward, a chilling light erupting in his eyes. As the sneak arrow flew past his front, he shot out his Binding Tiger Hand, snatched the arrow, and instantly threw it back. The arrow, like a bolt of lightning, shot into the forest.

“AHHH!” Immediately, a cry of alarm sounded from somewhere in the forest.

Qin Feiyang was about to give chase.

AROO! Just then, Wolf King suddenly let out a howl of pain. He quickly looked and saw Wolf King lying on the ground, an arrow embedded in its thigh, blood dripping from the tip. And the blood was blackening at a visible rate!

Damn! Qin Feiyang cursed inwardly. Now, he finally understood the motive of the person shooting from the shadows. They wanted him and Wolf King to misunderstand that group. Once they clashed with the group, the attacker would seize the opportunity to strike for a fatal blow! What a masterful scheme. But who could it be?

He executed the Smoke Step and rushed towards Wolf King.

SWOOSH!!! But at this moment, several more arrows appeared, shooting towards Qin Feiyang, clearly intending to stop him from saving Wolf King. Qin Feiyang, as nimble as a swallow, swiftly dodged them and roared at the group, “Quickly, give it a Detoxification Pill!”

Half of the group had already been killed by Wolf King. Bodies littered the ground. The remaining dozen or so people were now looking at the forest with bewilderment and suspicion. But upon hearing Qin Feiyang’s shout, their ferocity flared.

“Why should we?”

“It killed a dozen of our brothers, and you want us to save it? Is that possible?”

“Now, we’ll slaughter it right in front of you!”

The dozen or so men sneered and charged towards Wolf King.

But they had underestimated the nature of a wolf. A creature like a wolf, even on the brink of death, will fight back desperately against its enemies; it will never simply wait to die! Wolf King struggled to its feet, the Seven Kill Steps rapidly unfolding, its ferocious nature completely exposed.

AHHH!!! Amidst a series of agonizing screams, one person after another fell.

「In less than five breaths.」

Of the dozen or so men, only five remained. These five were scared witless. Without even picking up the weapons they had dropped, they turned and began to flee.

AROO! Wolf King howled and gave chase madly. But after only two steps, THUD, it collapsed to the ground, continuously spitting black blood from its mouth.

The five men heard the commotion and stopped. When they turned back to look, cruel smiles instantly appeared on their faces. Without another word, they charged toward Wolf King.

Damn it! Qin Feiyang was burning with anxiety. Arrows continuously flew out from the forests on both sides, completely sealing off his path. The tip of every arrow was coated with deadly poison. The air was thick with a sickening stench.

Just as Wolf King was about to be killed by the five men, Qin Feiyang, while dodging arrows, yelled at them, “Stop! We’ve all been used! If you save it, not only will I lead you through the third danger point, but I’ll also give you Top Grade pills!”

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