Chapter 172: The Movement of Thunder (Seeking Subscriptions)

Bang, bang, bang, bang!

Four headless leopard corpses were freshly produced, making the guards subconsciously touch their own heads, and making Fu Yong stare with wide, unblinking eyes, shivering inexplicably in a daze.

How is this fellow so fond of headshots?

Truly a savage cultivator from the frontier; even killing demonic beasts is so brutal!

Although thinking this way, in an unconscious manner, his attitude toward Du En had indeed changed significantly.

Du En's previous calm demeanor, in his eyes now, was no longer ignorance of the immensity of heaven and earth or merely relying on influence for gain, but rather steady, composed, calm, measured, and neither servile nor overbearing!

Reveal strength, eliminate prejudice, win respect.

"Could it be that Changqing truly has no interest in the wine? Is this trip to the ruins actually just a pretext, and the real purpose is to come to the Southern Frontier to search for some kind of spiritual object?"

The mark on the follower had long been made, and it was known to their side; even the trail had been locked onto, but there had been no action, just playing the long game to catch a big fish.

Du En did not deny it, and Meng Changqing only smiled and nodded.

Just as Meng Changqing had said before, because he understood him very well, even if the High Envoy sensed something was wrong and that the intention to fish was obvious, he would still choose to take action.

"Accomplishment in the Firm Spirit Art? Indeed, I couldn't tell."

Seeing this scene, Du En went off to hunt down the Forest Shadow Leopards quite decisively, and at the same time, he did not let off the other leopard-type demonic beasts within the Forest Shadow Leopard territory that had submitted to the Leopard King.

Since Meng Changqing was willing to make a move, there would certainly be no hesitation.

If he were to do it himself, the stage of artifact refining would be sufficient, but with the current firepower of the Flame Art, he could only rely on the bloodline connection of the family to complete and elevate the dharma robe to a second-tier peak grade; he could not yet reach the third-tier level.

"Haha, it's just that when I face you all, I appear to have ample confidence; if it were my opponents, they would certainly try every possible way to find out."

Meng Changqing spoke in a long voice and cast a spell to urge it; the subordinate guards, who had been scattered and alone due to the carpet-style spirit searching, suddenly had their figures flicker, and when they reappeared, they had already gathered, led by Fu Yong, and in turn surrounded the enemy.

Du En skillfully skinned the leopards while giving his reply.

Either remain as motionless as a mountain, or move like a thunderbolt!

He immediately began to deploy troops and generals to launch a probing attack!

The High Envoy couldn't help but think this.

"You were the one who asked me to do my best, so I have done my best."

Inflict as much damage on the enemy as possible, even if it means perishing together!

"In this entire Forest Shadow Leopard territory, there are fifty-eight leopards in total; if you add them all up, I can trade you for a third-tier low-grade dharma robe."

Then, with a bang, it exploded.

Meng Changqing did not explain anything to them either; seeing that the leopard processing was finished here, he waved his hand to give the order, letting his guards search the mushroom forest ahead in a carpet-style manner, just like the previous few days.

Guards with excellent body and mind, armored soldiers who do not fear life or death.

They wore uniform, silver-white full-body armor, even their faces were covered, their dharma power aura rising and rolling; they were all at the Foundation Establishment perfection stage, all top-tier elites. After appearing, they silently scattered and killed, forming small groups of three to set up small formations, taking the lead to pounce on those isolated guards.

However, it was still necessary for him to point out one thing: "I was just telling the truth earlier, I really only exerted a normal amount of effort; then again, didn't you notice?"

The slaughter behind him was on the verge of breaking out, and in the blink of an eye, it reached a white-hot intensity.

However, looking at Du En, who was already quickly processing the leopard corpses and acting quite according to his own will, he couldn't help but say: "I did want you to show off your skills, but you showing off like this still makes me feel somewhat surprised."

Meng Changqing said this with a light laugh, then changed the subject: "Although there is no major problem with the re-refining of the dharma robe, you probably wouldn't really want to wear it right now, right?"

Especially the reports from the subordinates sent to follow, who said that wherever they passed, not a single blade of spiritual grass grew; whether it was spiritual objects or demonic beasts, they were all swept up in one net!

"Regardless of whether it is or isn't, Changqing's current actions are indeed somewhat unexpected; I should take action here and cannot continue to wait for a rabbit by the tree."

Because he truly appreciated him, he naturally wanted to dispel and eliminate this point, and there happened to be a suitable way right before his eyes.

Meng Changqing said this, seeing Du En quickly dissecting the fur, flesh, bones, and teeth of several leopards, sorting them into categories, neat and tidy, and seeing Fu Yong and the others already consciously going to clear out the leopard den, he continued: "Do you still need other leopard skins, or shall I help you re-refine that dharma robe?"

"I will keep it short."

Using his own blood and dharma, he painted mysterious patterns, causing the divine sense to directly lose its ability to spy on that area; by the time he could see clearly there again, fifty people had appeared out of thin air.

"Why?"

"You know full well that is not what I meant; is this a complaint?"

One side had more people and was relatively restrained, wanting to minimize losses as much as possible.

"However, I now suspect that he is deliberately creating a mystery in order to determine if anyone is lurking in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to act."

Du En only caught the followers no longer concealing themselves; they suddenly rushed out and leaped directly into the mushroom forest, at the position between the scattered guards and the Forest Shadow Leopard lair.

This left the other guards who remained in place completely confused, not knowing what kind of riddle the two of them were playing at.

To this, Du En only said: "Being able to know but choosing not to know is not a very good thing."

But in reality, it was quite simple: the two sides had not yet established enough trust.

"I don't want to delve into it."

"Now that we have come to the Forest Shadow Leopard territory, the Leopard King has already been killed by me, and the other leopards are being hunted down and eradicated; he still wants to thoroughly search for the spiritual objects in this mushroom forest, looking just like before, focused on the matter of spirit-seeking."

Hearing these words from Meng Changqing, Du En's reply was without hesitation: "Good."

The High Envoy on the opposite side did not respond, only listening silently.

After all, ten thousand years ago, this place was the radiation zone of the Southern Azure Daoist Field; it is reasonable that there might be rare treasures left behind by immortal sects.

This was the effect Meng Changqing wanted, and he was very satisfied.

One side had fewer people and no restraint, only wanting to complete an order.

Because Meng Changqing respects others.

Then, listening to Du En hurriedly finish his report, he entered the range where monitoring was blocked again.

The guards acted upon the order, and Du En followed along as well.

Then on the way, he found a place alone to make another report to the High Envoy's side.

This is not impossible.

"Likewise."

It is just not wanting to, not being unable to.

Clearly, he still felt that there was some dissatisfaction on Du En's side.

Do you even need to say that?

"Well come!"

His eyes flickered somewhat.

Standing atop a giant mushroom, Meng Changqing frowned as he watched, occasionally striking out from afar to assist his own side, while secretly remaining on guard against the mastermind who might strike directly at his face.

The battle happened very quickly and was fought very fiercely; as the guards gained the absolute upper hand, some armored soldiers even chose to self-detonate, truly determined to drag someone down with them even in death!

(End of chapter)