Chapter 22

Just as Su Zimo was deep in thought, the yellow-robed lady gradually approached him and said softly, “I’m Yao Xue from Azure Frost Sect . Thank you for saving me and fighting for justice, comrade . ”

Su Zimo’s thoughts were focused on how to remove the hoops from the spirit monkey’s forelimbs . He only glanced at Yao Xue but did not reply .

Yao Xue pondered shortly before saying, “Comrade, you wish to remove this Beast Trapping Hoop, right? Why don’t I give it a try?”

Su Zimo took a hesitant glance at Yao Xue before nodding .

Yao Xue tapped the flying sword in her hands gently . Two flashes of light appeared and a layer of frost covered the blade of the sword instantly . The aura of the sword was appalling!

Su Zimo looked on conscientiously .

Earlier on, only one flash of light appeared on the flying swords of the two Qi Refinement Warriors from Joyful Clan . However, there were two flashes of light on the flying sword in Yao Xue’s hands now .

Obviously, the sword in this lady’s hands was of a better quality . The blade was also sharper!

Su Zimo quietly memorized this and paid careful attention to Yao Xue’s every move .

He saw Yao Xue controlling the flying sword’s movement from a distance . When her slim and fair finger pointed forward a little, the flying sword drew an arc in mid-air and slashed the Beast Trapping Hoop hard .

Pa! Pa!

Coinciding with the noise, the Beast Trapping Hoop broke .

Having felt aggrieved for some time, the spirit monkey was thrilled after breaking free from the restraint . Oblivious to it’s bleeding wounds, it chattered ‘Ow, Ow!’ continuously .

“Thank you . ”

Su Zimo nodded to Yao Xue .

“It’s not a big deal . ” Yao Xue smiled . Suddenly, a doubt arose in her heart and she could not help asking, “Is this a spirit beast that you reared and nurtured?”

Yao Xue could tell that this wild man who was clad in hide knew the spirit monkey . Most likely, he intervened in this matter because he wanted to save the spirit monkey and then saved her in the passing .

In the cultivation world, many cultivators would rear and groom spirit beasts to improve their combat ability . Once the spirit beast had pledge a blood oath, they would not betray the cultivator . Otherwise, they would be punished by heaven and die from a reflux of their own blood flow .

Upon hearing this question, Su Zimo frowned, shook his head and said, “He is my friend . ”

“Ah?”

Yao Xue blinked her eyes . She was very puzzled . It was really hard for her to imagine how a human could become friends with a spirit beast .

Since ancient times, human and demon were of different paths and in constant fights with each other . Their relationship was getting from bad to worse . There was only one possibility of interaction – a master and slave relationship whereby one party had taken a blood oath .

The term ‘friend’ truly seemed a little unique when it came to the two different clans . After all, there was an ancient saying that those of different clans would not be of the same heart and mind .

Su Zimo ignored Yao Xue . He approached the few corpses and picked up the five flying swords .

Looking at the broken Thunderbolt Saber, Su Zimo felt a little hesitant . In the end, he still picked it up and tied it behind him .

Suddenly!

Su Zimo sensed great danger and turned behind .

In the deep parts of the forest behind him, two dots of dimmed lights appeared in the darkness . The aura was terrifying . They were exuding a chilling murderous intent!

“Psst!”

Su Zimo exhaled a breath of cold air in shock . He said in a low voice, “It’s a spirit demon . Quickly leave!”

Before Su Zimo spoke, the spirit monkey had already ran off . Although it was injured and limping, it could still move swiftly and agilely in the forest .

Yao Xue was obviously a little panicky and at a loss of what to do .

Su Zimo did not plan to bother about her initially . However, this lady had helped to chop the Beast Trapping Hoop earlier . If he were to leave her behind, she would most probably die here given her current state .

Su Zimo took a glance at her and said in a low voice, “Follow me!”

Just as he spoke, Su Zimo had already begun to move forward . Yao Xue’s cheeks blushed faintly . She gritted her teeth and quickly followed him .

Yao Xue had been poisoned with the Pisces Aqua Powder . She would not be impacted much if she could force out the poison and nurse her injuries .

However, she had just been engaged in a fierce battle with the Joyful Seven earlier and almost exhausted all her spiritual powers . She could not even fly by standing on her flying sword . As such, she gradually could not endure the effects of the Pisces Aqua Powder; she felt her entire body heating up and limbs numb .

Yao Xue was very clear of the effects of the Pisces Aqua Powder . No matter how strong-willed one was, one would not be able to endure the power of this drug .

“If I can’t endure it, I will rather be devoured by this spirit demon than to be humiliated by others . ” Yao Xue bit her cherry-red lips and quietly decided .

The spirit monkey had long disappeared after running off . That wild man in front of her appeared faintly from time to time . Yao Xue tried her best to chase up to him .

The unknown spirit demon behind followed her closely . It’s chilling gaze was like a thorn on her back, never disappearing for a moment .

After running for a while, Yao Xue’s legs were wobbly . She almost tripped and fell onto the ground .

Although she was already prepared to be buried in the beast’s mouth, she was terrified at the thought that she would be torn apart and devoured by the spirit demon .

Sounds of the spirit demon treading on the grass behind her were getting closer and closer . The murderous intent was pervasive and cold . Yao Xue could even smell the fishy breath of spirit demon’s mouth .

However, at this very moment, Yao Xue did not have the energy to run anymore .

“Forget it… To think that I, Yao Xue, would die at this place . If father knows about this… sigh . ”

Yao Xue was totally exhausted . She stood still, panting . She felt aggrieved and sorrowful . Closing her eyes, two streaks of tears flowed down quietly .

At this moment, Yao Xue suddenly felt a strong and sturdy arm on her waist . Thereafter, her body felt light . Someone had taken her away from the place .

“Miss, pardon me . There is a need to adapt to the change in circumstances . ” The man’s voice rang beside her ears .

Yao Xue opened her eyes wide and saw the side view of Su Zimo’s face .

“So he didn’t leave me behind . ”

At this moment, Yao Xue had indescribable joy in her heart . She seemed to have found a place to vent all her grievances and sufferings now . Tears streamed down her face .

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Winds howled and shadows of trees retreated .

The man held six flying swords with his left hand and one person with his right hand . Yet, this did not slow him down . Instead, he moved even faster!

It was only until now did Yao Xue realize that this man did not use all of his strength during the earlier stretch of journey . Otherwise, she would not have been able to catch up with him .

“This person is not bad . ”

Yao Xue was drained of energy . Leaning closer to the man who carried her, the Pisces Aqua Powder was continuously taking effect, causing her thoughts to run wild .

Yao Xue was stunned . She quickly bit the tip of her tongue and tried hard to maintain soberness .

Dashing left and limping right from time to time, the man seemed to be very familiar with the Cang Lang Mountain Range . Although Yao Xue could hear the spirit beast roaring, they did not encounter any attack .

After an unknown period of time, Yao Xue felt dizzy and could no longer control her body .

Yao Xue was gradually losing her consciousness .

At this moment, the man’s voice rang again, “Miss, wake up!”

“Oo . Oo . ”

Yao Xue’s body was feverish and she was sleep-talking .

Swoosh!

Sounds of water could be heard .

Ubiquitous feelings of coldness surrounded Yao Xue’s burning body . Shivering, Yao Xue sobered up; her pair of eyes gradually regaining sight .

“T- this . . Where is this?”

Shivering, Yao Xue asked and looked at the surroundings .

This was a small and narrow mountain cave . She was in the middle of a cold lake, and there was nothing around it .

Although the effect of the Pisces Aqua Powder was still present, the bone-chilling coldness from the lake waters constantly stimulated Yao Xue’s nerves and allowed her to maintain sober .

“You are a Foundation Establishment Cultivator . Coupled with the aid of this cold lake, you will most likely be able to defuse the effects of the Pisces Aqua Powder . ”

After saying these words, the man turned and left .

Before leaving, that man found a few pieces of wolf skins and covered the entrance of this small and narrow cave .

Sounds of the man’s steps gradually faded away .

Noticing all these, feelings of strangeness rose in Yao Xue’s heart .

After falling into the lake, her clothes were already drenched . Nevertheless, the man did not peep at her at all . He was also very meticulous . He covered the cave’s entrance as he was afraid that she would feel awkward .

Although the effect of Pisces Aqua Powder was strong, it did not constitute as a threat to Foundation Establishment Cultivators .

Yao Xue was feeling miserable that she did not have a chance to force the effect of the Pisces Aqua Powder out . Now that she was sober again, she quickly searched out an elixir from her storage bag and put it into her mouth . She then began to circulate the spirit heart sutra .

At this very moment, she could hear the man’s voice mingled with the spirit monkey’s chatters outside . A man and a monkey seemed to be communicating .

The man’s voice was neither loud nor soft . The volume was just audible to Yao Xue .

Yao Xue felt her heart warmed .

That man used such a method to tell her that he would always stay outside the cave . He was neither too far from nor too close to her . Hence, she could heal her injuries without any worries .

“This man… is really interesting . ” Yao Xue smiled gently . She looked so beautiful and flawless .