Chapter 785: Eight-Treasure Centipede

And this also meant that, in the time to come, he could only go forward alone.

He could only face... all the difficulties by himself!

But so what?

In Jiang Yan's heart, there was still not the slightest hint of fear!

Then, understanding that his master's fall into silence was a foregone conclusion, unchangeable,

he quickly adjusted his mindset, preparing to meet all future difficulties in the best possible posture!

Jiang Yan set down the ring in his hand.

He looked around.

He soon noticed Zhou Yan not far away.

Gazing at the blood-soaked marks all over the other's body.

Jiang Yan felt a trace of doubt.

Subconsciously, he released his spiritual sense, beginning to sense the situation on Zhou Yan's body.

Upon discovering that the fluctuations of primordial force on the other's body had already vanished without a trace,

he instantly understood in his heart the intention behind his master's actions.

"He merely abolished his cultivation base, yet did not kill him."

"Master, did you deliberately leave him for me?"

Jiang Yan's heart warmed.

But very soon, he felt even more indignant about his master's plight!

He glared viciously at Zhou Yan, killing intent brimming in his eyes!

"If not for you, how would we have encountered such a perilous situation?!"

Even though he could sense that his master's aura still lingered, understanding that the other had merely fallen into slumber and not had his soul extinguished,

he still could not suppress the raging fury in his heart!

After all, no one knew whether this experience would bring some hidden danger, whether it would affect his master's fleshly body rebirth!

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan strode forward, walking straight up to Zhou Yan.

On the other side.

Zhou Yan, who was still hanging his head and wailing incessantly, suddenly noticed the light ahead being blocked by something.

He endured the searing pain and stiffly raised his head, looking forward.

Gazing at that familiar face like a nightmare.

His body trembled violently, overcome with terror!

He then desperately dragged his body backward.

Blood kept splattering, soaking into the soil on the ground, making it exceptionally crimson, a shocking sight!

But bearing a heavily wounded body, with limited stamina, just where could he escape to?

In less than ten breaths, he was already panting heavily, collapsed on the ground, unable to move!

Zhou Yan turned his head with great difficulty, casting a sidelong glance at Jiang Yan.

With fear and unwillingness bolstering him, in order to preserve his life, he hurriedly opened his mouth to beg for mercy: "You can't kill me, my father is......"

However, before Zhou Yan could finish speaking,

Whoosh—

a streak of mysterious light flashed past, transforming into a blade, slicing across his neck and severing his head!

As the head flew high into the air and smashed onto the ground, it let out a muffled thud.

Jiang Yan's voice drifted over lazily: "So much nonsense......"

Ever since his master had fallen to such a state in order to protect him,

he had made up his mind in his heart that no matter what, he had to kill the other!

Only thus could he vent his fury!

And this experience also let Jiang Yan understand many more things.

Originally, all the way here, with his master's help, things could be said to have been smooth sailing, without encountering too great a trial.

But today's events made him understand the treachery of the human heart.

Just a moment's displeasure, and one would strike to kill!

At this moment, the admonishment Brother Chen had given him when leaving Lishan echoed in his ears once more:

"Beyond the mountain is not like within the mountain; everywhere is filled with deceit and treachery. In everything, you need to rub your eyes open and look carefully, lest you suffer a great loss......."

Jiang Yan's face showed bitterness as he shook his head: "Brother Chen, everything is indeed just as you said. Beyond the mountain is all deceit and treachery; one moment's carelessness, and one's life is in danger."

Having spoken, he clenched his fists again, and a bright light also rose in his eyes: "But this kind of situation will absolutely not appear a second time!"

"This is the first time, and it can only be the last!"

"From now on, I will surely be cautious at all times, act low-key, and try my best not to let you all worry!"

"Brother Chen, Father, Grandfather, my lord Clan Leader, all of you... wait for me to come home......."

At this moment, a certain metamorphosis occurred in Jiang Yan's soul.

Becoming more decisive, more cautious, and... more resolute!

Just at this moment, an anomaly suddenly occurred beside him, drawing his attention!

He saw a red centipede with eight legs suddenly burrow out from within Zhou Yan's eye socket.

Seeing this, Jiang Yan's brow arched, feeling a trace of doubt.

He immediately released his spiritual sense to sense, and instantly detected the abnormality of this centipede.

Not only did its body contain a large amount of spiritual power.

Its entire form was also permeated by a rich, clear fragrance.

"This seems to be... a precious medicine?"

Jiang Yan instantly realized that the centipede before him was no ordinary centipede, but a moving, top-grade precious medicine!

"Wait... the characteristics of this insect seem very similar to the Eight-Treasure Centipede Master once mentioned..."

Jiang Yan's eyes lit up.

Over these past months, when Master had been teaching him the art of alchemy, he had shared much obscure knowledge of the Dao of Elixirs.

For example, how to identify those precious medicines.

And among them was a record of this very Eight-Treasure Centipede before him!

The Eight-Treasure Centipede was a top-grade dietary precious medicine.