Chapter 54: Human‑faced Demon Spider, Facing the Dragon Lord, Not a Sham Deception

Zhao Wuji nodded with satisfaction, "Regardless of Fatty, he's rather useless; you can tell by looking at Xiao Xian (nickname), this soul skill's effect is definitely strong enough. Little Oscar, what's the maximum number you can produce?"

Oscar thought for a moment and said, "About nine to ten units, then the soul power is exhausted, and they can't be stored long—less than half a day."

Zhao Wuji heard this and was even more satisfied, "That's enough, that's enough! When we get back, let them eat a few more to get practiced; they don't have to be like Xiao Xian (nickname), as long as they can fly, your sausage can be considered top‑grade! If Boss Fulangde and Lao Shao found out, they'd be overjoyed to death!"

"Fatty, you useless lump, get down already!" Zhao Wuji looked up and shouted at Ma Hongjun perched in the tree.

Ma Hongjun's face turned a fierce red as a violent Gale erupted wildly from his arms; he couldn't control it. If he hadn't held on tightly, he would have either fallen to his death or smashed himself to death among the trees.

I really have no idea how Brother Xiao Xian (nickname)'s pervert managed to keep it under control!

The others waited helplessly until about five minutes later, when the cloud pattern faded, Ma Hongjun finally slipped down from the great tree.

Dai Mubai laughed and patted Ma Hongjun, "I thought your evil fire had gone rogue, that you were starting to take an interest in the trees."

Ma Hongjun, his face blazing, couldn't help but say, "Boss Dai, if you have the skill, try a piece of Oscar's Storm Intestine!"

"Uh…" Dai Mubai immediately held back; he's no fool—seeing Xiao Xian (nickname)'s expression, he knew this thing would be hard to control, and he didn't want to embarrass himself in front of everyone.

"Alright, alright, Tang San's soul ring still hasn't been secured, everyone's rested enough, let's continue!" Zhao Wuji clapped his hands.

Because they had previously encountered Chao Tianxiang, Zhao Wuji was somewhat wary and didn't dare go deep, only leading the group to search back and forth around the outer rim of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Xiao Xian (nickname) also released Xiao Jue again, periodically guiding the group to adjust their direction.

The Dragon Lord and Snake Madam's party had not yet encountered the Human‑faced Demon Spider, and Xiao Jue also hadn't found it.

Xiao Xian (nickname) had long been silently recalling the habits of the Human‑faced Demon Spider.

It is a Soul Beast that other Soul Beasts tend to despise, always eager to devour their lives; when young it is easily killed by stronger Soul Beasts, and those that manage to grow to a thousand years are already few.

Especially those surpassing two thousand years are even rarer.

They generally don't linger in the same spot for long unless absolutely safe, and they are extremely adept at concealment.

"…"

Until another day passed.

Xiao Jue had even already found Soul Beasts suitable for Tang San, more than one kind.

But they still hadn't encountered that Human‑faced Demon Spider.

At night.

Everyone began to set up camp and rest, fatigue evident on their faces.

Over these few days, everyone's tacit understanding grew greatly; dealing with Soul Beasts became increasingly skillful, and everyone's overall abilities were rapidly improving.

Xiao Jue was the same; it released Sunlight Spores, and its tracking ability grew stronger, sometimes even using other Soul Beasts to disperse its Sunlight Spores.

Almost without a trace.

Xiao Xian (nickname) sat cross‑legged in the tent, silently restoring soul power, while Xiao Jue continued searching outside, occasionally returning to take away

the soul power Xiao Xian (nickname) had restored.

Tang San, in the neighboring tent, still felt a bit moved.

As time passed, they were still not in a hurry, while the senior brother already seemed somewhat urgent; they wanted to say they weren't actually in a hurry, but the senior brother was busy communicating with Xiao Jue and had no time to attend to them.

With time passing, he still wasn't anxious, but senior brother already seemed a bit urgent; he wanted to say that he actually wasn't in a hurry, but senior brother was busy

Zhao Wuji called out to Tang San, smiling and urging him to be a little more patient.

Actually, he wanted to call Xiao Xian (nickname), but unfortunately, he was meditating.

Their senior‑junior relationship is really great!

Zhao Wuji couldn't help but think.

Xiao Xian (nickname) was of course eager; after so many days, that Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast could show up at any moment.

If that were the case, it would be better to let Tang San finish absorbing the soul ring and make a run for it.

If by tomorrow daytime they still hadn't found it, Xiao Xian (nickname) would have no choice but to give up helplessly, then take Tang San and the others to the few Soul Beasts Xiao Jue had selected.

After most of the night had passed, the moon hung high.

A chill drifted through the Star Dou Great Forest; the night‑watch Zhao Wuji remained expressionless, still seated on a large boulder, staring carefully at his surroundings.

Xiao Xian (nickname) suddenly flung open the tent, "Teacher Zhao, I'm going to the bathroom!"

Without waiting for Zhao Wuji's response, he tapped his feet with consecutive Violent Steps and lunged out hard.

Zhao Wuji was startled, "That kid, got a bad stomach or what?! So urgent."

"Finally found it!" a cold hue flashed in Xiao Xian (nickname)'s eyes, but unfortunately it wasn't Xiao Jue who found it—it was the Dragon Lord.

A flash of Purple Light streaked across the sky and vanished; Xiao Jue swiftly returned from afar into Xiao Xian (nickname)'s body.

Then Xiao Xian (nickname)'s palm surged with soul power, releasing it again.

The distance was short, only four or five kilometers.

In that area, Xiao Jue had passed several times, but the Human‑faced Demon Spider was too well hidden, curled within the canopy of a massive tree.

The Dragon Lord and Snake Madam, relying on their strength, only at this point finished searching for Soul Beasts, set up camp beneath that great tree, and discovered it.

Xiao Jue's eyes flashed with ferocity, quickly scanning the path for Soul Beasts; soon she found a hundred‑year Porcupine and drove it toward the direction of the Human‑faced Spider.

"…"

Xiao Xian (nickname)'s figure swooped fiercely through the air, a flying knife shot out of his palm and drove straight into the porcupine's neck!

Xiao Xian (nickname)'s figure swooped fiercely through the air, a flying knife shot from his palm and plunged straight into the porcupine's neck!

The porcupine let out a mournful cry, its body flung forward by inertia, collapsing onto an open patch of ground.

"Who?!" On the nearby clearing, a tall, thin elder fixed a cold stare, gripping a Dragon Head Cane four meters long; the cane's dragon head was exquisitely lifelike, and eight soul rings floated up and down around his body!

Xiao Xian (nickname) landed, a bit shocked, looked toward the three people not far away, and instinctively bowed, "Senior, I was chasing this porcupine Soul Beast unintentionally… eh, is that you?"

Xiao Xian (nickname) looked quite surprised at the two people beside the elder.

The elder turned his head, his voice clear, "Old lady, do you know this kid?"

Before Snake Madam could answer, Xiao Xian (nickname), as if driven by desperate survival instinct, said, "Snake Madam senior! My teacher, a day ago, pointed out the location of a Phoenix‑tail Rooster‑crown Snake for you."

【61】 Snake Madam Chao Tianxiang hadn't replied yet; the young woman beside her hurriedly said, "I've seen him among that crowd! His teacher is a Soul Saint, Grandpa, stop stalling! If you stall any longer this Soul Beast will run away!"

Xiao Xian (nickname) seemed to instinctively step back two paces, then inadvertently lifted his head, glanced at the Human‑faced Demon Spider not far from the elder; it was lying on the ground, its eight spear‑like legs over three meters long, twitching, as if ready to launch a frenzied attack at any moment, or perhaps to flee.

The elder was naturally Long Gong Meng Shu, his expression softening, "Consider yourself lucky, kid, let's go!"

A hint of joy immediately appeared on Xiao Xian (nickname)'s face, while he politely bowed and stepped back slowly.

"Thank you, seniors! And you, miss! I will leave at once! I didn't expect your granddaughter's soul power to be so profound; she looks only sixteen, yet is already about to become a Soul Ancestor!"

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