Chapter 188: The Pursuit

In the mist‑shrouded valley, the black wolf sniffed the lingering scent of blood in the air, turned its head and let out a warning low howl to the companion behind, but the rustling sound that had been trailing closely had vanished, its disappearance unknown.

Mu Qing!

Leng Xiu reverted to human form and without hesitation sprinted in the direction they had come from.

They had come together; if Mu Qing got into trouble, A Li would certainly be sad.

However, before he could get far, a red silhouette swooped down from his side, and Leng Xiu instantly turned back into a black wolf, evading the red hawk's ambush.

But when he turned back to look for Ji Chen's figure, the surrounding mist had already concealed all traces.

The black wolf, without any hesitation on the spot, after confirming no one was around, turned and continued back.

If Ji Chen has the ability, he should come out; Ji Chen's arm was severely injured before, and even if healed, it will leave aftereffects.

Moreover, he spent an entire night flying here to lure the two of them, trying to force himself to strike at himself, but how long can he hold out?

However, Leng Xiu still knows too little about Ji Chen; this kind of beastman who likes to hide behind and scheme against others is as ruthless to himself as to others.

Even if his arm becomes useless, as long as he can keep Mu Qing and the other here, the other beastmen of Yun Li's family will eventually come after them one by one, sending their whole family to meet the beast god.

Awo!

Want to die? Then I'll grant it!

When the black wolf first clashed with Ji Chen, it realized Ji Chen was definitely not his match now; although it didn't understand why he abandoned such a good ambush setting and stopped delaying him, instead appearing to tangle with him.

But after quick thought, Leng Xiu thought he could stay to deal with Ji Chen first before looking for Mu Qing; of course, if Ji Chen couldn't be dealt with in a short time, Leng Xiu would never fall for Ji Chen's trap, and would keep him occupied to buy time.

Meanwhile, as Leng Xiu and Ji Chen fought, Mu Qing, who had been chasing them, also sensed something wrong; he had been following behind Leng Xiu, and upon entering the valley he detected the scent of other beastmen, yet Leng Xiu hadn't noticed another beastman tracking them.

At first Mu Qing didn't want to deal with it, since their target mission this time was Ji Chen, but that beastman probably realized Mu Qing kept refusing his trap, so from behind he simply struck at Mu Qing.

Mu Qing also didn't know how that beastman obtained the powder specifically targeting Snake Beastmen, but he certainly angered him; he intended to quickly finish him off, then together with Leng Xiu chase after Ji Chen, who had vanished after entering the valley.

But he didn't expect that beastman to provoke him from time to time, risking injury just to entangle him and separate him from Leng Xiu, and now even led him to a very strange place.

Surveying the surroundings, Mu Qing's vigilance peaked; there were few plants here, which wasn't ideal for concealing a beastman's shape, and if he intended to ambush and win, he shouldn't have chosen such an environment.

Or perhaps he deliberately lured himself away from Leng Xiu's side, then immediately turned to deal with Leng Xiu.

Not good!

Just as Mu Qing turned, the beastman that had been luring him suddenly struck with a surprise attack.

Bang!

The sturdy snake tail reacted swiftly, flinging the person away; Mu Qing's expression hardened as he stared at the beastman who, instead of fleeing, seemed ready to fight him head‑on, and said, "You led me here; do you think you alone can kill me?"

The beastman said nothing, clenched the Bone Knife in his hand, and kept charging.

Mu Qing didn't hold back; regardless of any scheming, now that the person was in front of him, he would kill him outright and then reunite with Leng Xiu.

The two tangled and fought.

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A Qing, any news on them?

Two days later, still not seeing Mu Qing and Leng Xiu return, Yun Li grew restless; she asked Leng Xiao to seek help from the Patrol Team's beastmen to look for them, though she didn't know the situation.

No news, but my brother and Mu Qing aren't incapable of handling even a single Ji Chen; perhaps they encountered something else, which is why they're returning so late.

Seeing her face full of worry, Leng Xiao couldn't help but harbor resentment toward his brother and Mu Qing.

Again, they promised to go quickly and return quickly, yet these two always break their word, causing A Li to worry so much for them.

Don't worry; didn't they come back fine last time?

But hearing Leng Xiao say that, Yun Li just shook her head, "This time is different from the last."

Last time there was no Ji Chen, who wanted to put A Qing and the others to death.

"But now Ge and the others truly have no news on my brother and Mu Qing," Leng Xiao frowned, "After all, Ji Xuan from the Patrol Team had already made contact; if Ji Chen shows signs of leaving the Tribe, then the Patrol Team's beastmen should ignore him."

So that night, Ji Chen and Miduo's group made a huge commotion at home, yet only the nearby beastmen and Yun Li's family knew exactly what happened; other beastmen only heard from others that Ji Chen had actually killed Miduo's cubs.

Of course, part of this was fabricated; Ji Chen did find a chance to seize two cubs, but at that time he intended to hold them hostage to make Miduo's group obey.

But who knew Miduo refused to be held hostage, and her Beast Husband(s) likewise.

During the rescue, Ji Chen directly snapped one cub's neck, and although the other cub was saved, it was clearly in poor condition; these past two days the Tribe's Witch Doctor has basically all gone to Miduo's house.

"Tell Ge and the others to be more careful. Also, if Axuan returns, have them remember to notify us promptly."

Yun Li, hearing him say that, was also at a loss.

If they were strong enough, she would have already called them to help find people; it seems they still need to develop more of their own manpower in the Tribe.

In that case, even if something like today happens again, they wouldn't be so helpless.

"This afternoon I still need to check how those artisans' new weapons turned out; the house and the few cubs are up to you."

Hearing that, Leng Xiao quickly replied, "I'll bring the cubs and go with you."

Yun Li gave him a light white glance, "Go where? The cubs are almost six months old now; taking them along would just cause me trouble, right?"

Originally Mu Qing hadn't returned; she was already struggling to guide those artisans in making weapons, and bringing the cubs over to watch them cause mischief would probably give her a massive headache.

Leng Xiao glanced at the few cubs frolicking in the yard, hummed, "Then we won't take them over; after all Ji Chen is no longer in the Tribe, let them play on their own."

"I'll go with you there, see who still dares to mouth off at you with nasty words."

Yun Li thought for a moment, nodded, "Alright. But don't start a fight with them."