Chapter 122: Leng Xiu Severely Injured

When Leng Xiao brought the vine rope before Ji Xuan, he did not resist and let Leng Xiao bind him.

"Can you really endure it? Want me to just knock you out?"

After binding him, Leng Xiao still felt uneasy; after all, Ji Xuan is a Blue Rank Beastman, and don't think he didn't see—his gaze kept fixed on his own female form.

Although he had previously valued Ji Xuan's strength and his status in the Tribe and had intentions of letting him join them nicely, once he truly discovered that Ji Xuan had taken an interest in A Li, Leng Xiao couldn't help but develop a measure of caution and guard against Ji Xuan.

Ji Xuan: "…No need."

If he is knocked out, he'll act instinctively, making him even harder to control.

Leng Xiao frowned, but still didn't take advantage of his vulnerability to strike hard.

Seeing him walk away, Ji Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He truly didn't want to lose consciousness completely in the wilderness; after being hit by the aphrodisiac, his combat ability is poor, but at least if Leng Xiao and the others encounter trouble, he can at least give a warning.

Moreover, in his view, he doesn't think the aphrodisiac can control him for an entire night.

"What did you mean just now? Even after taking the drug, can he still break free from the restraints?"

Yun Li said, unable to help but glance at Ji Xuan.

Leng Xiao pulled over, sat beside her, gave a "Hmm" and said, "After all, he's a Blue Rank Beastman."

It's only a few vines; even a Yellow Rank Beastman struggling hard could break free.

Therefore, normally binding a Beastman requires tying the hands and feet together behind, so they can't exert force and even small movements become difficult; but for Ji Xuan that would be impossible, as it would be too humiliating.

Yun Li fell silent, then asked, "Then does binding him like this have any purpose?"

Leng Xiao was silent for a moment, then said, "Or we could just knock him out."

Ji Xuan: "…Is it really appropriate to say in front of him whether we should knock him out?"

…

Elsewhere, Leng Xiu set the bamboo basket down, his gaze icy as it fixed on Ji Chen not far away.

Ji Chen forced a helpless laugh, "Leng Xiu, you don't have to stare at me like that. I say it was just an accident—do you believe me?"

"Accident?"

Leng Xiu sneered, "You think trying to kill me is also an accident?"

Had he not been cautious, he would have fallen for that mind drug just now.

Ji Chen squinted slightly, then let out a light laugh, "Since you put it that way, wouldn't it be a loss if I don't do something about it?"

Though he said that, he was actually a bit annoyed inside.

Because his mind drug was prepared for Yun Li, but nighttime tracking can't be too close; after Ji Chen finally found a person while waiting by the river, he happened to see Ji Xuan nearby.

Thinking that Ji Xuan wasn't entangled by Miduo and was free, yet followed them, Ji Chen felt a surge of irritation.

He created opportunities for her, but couldn't seize them himself, forcing his original plan to be shelved; after circling around he ran into Leng Xiu and a few wolf cubs that were a burden, which sparked other thoughts.

If they all die here, the female, in her grief, would easily take advantage of the opening.

Sensing his murderous intent, Leng Xiu felt a chill; he wasn't afraid to face Ji Chen, but there were cubs behind him.

If he runs, he already ran earlier, yet Ji Chen kept chasing him from behind, even ambushing him.

The cubs, jolted around, cried out in fear, "Whine!", otherwise why would he have to stand here to confront a person.

"Your strength is decent, but you have a few burdens around you. If you abandon them and flee on your own, Yun Li would probably resent you."

Ji Chen said this with a smiling grin, his gaze teasingly appraising the bamboo basket behind him.

"Poor these four cubs, having gone through this so early."

Leng Xiu let out a low laugh, "So that's all you can do."

He still thought he had any skill.

As soon as the words fell, he swiftly transformed back into beast form and leapt toward Ji Chen.

He must finish this quickly, otherwise the commotion would attract nearby hunting beasts, endangering the cubs.

Ji Chen saw him rush close, a cold smile curling on his face.

A red hawk suddenly appeared at Ji Chen's location; before the black wolf could leap to bite, the red hawk flapped its wings at lightning speed, then turned in midair and surged toward the bamboo basket holding the cubs.

The black wolf reacted swiftly, turning and sprinting over.

The red hawk seized the chance, feinting with a fake strike, then spun and lunged with its talons.

The black wolf instantly shifted into human form, rolled away, then turned to the bamboo basket that the red hawk had just knocked down; a black cub shook its ears and cautiously crawled out.

"howl~"

"Screech!"

Seeing this, the red hawk swooped again at the cubs; a harsh glint flashed in Leng Xiu's eyes.

In the next instant, the black wolf pounced again, but this time the red hawk flipped the bamboo basket; the black cub, frightened by the turn of events, let out a startled "Awo!" and leapt sideways.

The three cubs inside the basket also emitted terrified cries, stirring Leng Xiu's murderous intent, yet the four helpless cubs became his tether.

When the black wolf snapped up the black cub and tossed it toward the basket, the red hawk snatched it from behind; the strike missed, and the hawk rose again, fixing its gaze on the four cubs, ready to seize any chance to wound Leng Xiu.

For the sake of the four cubs, Leng Xiu had to forgo some chances to counterattack, because unless it's a fatal blow, provoking the opponent would endanger the cubs behind him.

He could only endure, cautiously limiting the cubs to only a minor, non‑lethal retaliation, while waiting for the opponent to lower his guard so he could land a potentially grievous or fatal strike.

In the end, Leng Xiu's injuries resulted in Ji Chen losing an eye and an arm.

When Mu Qing arrived, he saw the bloodied black wolf ferociously biting several hyenas that were trying to take advantage of the opening.

The four cubs huddled trembling in the basket, whimpering nonstop; after Mu Qing lifted the basket, the cubs, terrified, bolted as if to run away.

That night the four cubs didn't have a good time; while being held in Mu Qing's arms they kept whimpering.

Even when they saw Am, they only had watery eyes, gazing at Yun Li.

Yun Li, seeing the four frightened cubs and the already unconscious Leng Xiu, need not say how much her heart ached.

"He should die! He should die! How dare he?!"

When she learned that it was Ji Chen who ambushed Leng Xiu, Yun Li was filled with hatred to the point of death!

"A Qing, you must kill him!"

She ignored that Ji Xuan was still nearby, cradling her own cubs, and, with a face full of hatred, said to Mu Qing.

"Fine!"

Mu Qing replied, and even without Yun Li mentioning it, he already knew what to do when he returned.

Leng Xiao, holding the little medicinal powder in his hand, scattered it onto the wounds on Leng Xiu's body, his hand trembling slightly.

Because he hadn't seen his brother wounded like this in a long time, especially since each wound was deep, the skin and flesh were turned up, and at a glance one could tell the other was truly on the brink of death and truly enjoying the process of slaughter.

"I will handle it myself."

He, for the first time, did not conceal that playful smirking expression before Yun Li and the others, and spoke in a tone that was utterly cold and grim.