Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 797: Entering the Mountains and Capturing Another Beast (2)_1

Chapter 797: Chapter 797: Entering the Mountains and Capturing Another Beast (2)_1

The medicinal herbs found on the winter mountain were not plentiful, but those that could be found were exactly what Doctor Du needed, and with each new discovery, Doctor Du was very happy.

Mo Yan didn’t recognize every kind of herb, so Doctor Du would dig and simultaneously teach Mo Yan about the growing habits, medicinal effects, and properties of each plant in detail. For the herbs whose effects he did not fully understand, he encouraged Mo Yan to explore on her own.

Mo Yan learned with great diligence. As Doctor Du explained each herb, she carefully memorized it in her head, hence she followed Doctor Du closely along the way, completely ignoring the eager Xiao Ruiyuan who had followed them.

Being able to see Mo Yan, even if he couldn’t talk much and even with a third person present, Xiao Ruiyuan was very content. He showed no sign of impatience and occasionally would ask Doctor Du a few questions about the herbs.

When on military campaigns, if the army was short on medicinal supplies or did not have the necessary medicine for injuries, they had to find alternative means to forage in the wild. Therefore, everyone in the military camp knew a bit about medicine and recognized some herbs for treating wounds and stopping bleeding.

Xiao Ruiyuan showed great respect to Doctor Du, who had guessed the relationship between him and his own apprentice, and naturally shared knowledge freely without hesitation.

The climate in the depths of the mountains varied, and the deeper they ventured, the greater the variety of medicinal plants. This time, Doctor Du had a fruitful harvest, and his weathered face was brimming with smiles.

At noon, the three of them didn’t rush down the mountain but had a simple lunch with the food and water they brought. After they finished eating, they continued their journey deeper into the mountains. However, seeing the familiar surroundings, Mo Yan felt as if she had been here before. It was only after asking the four beasts that she learned this area was the territory of the "Big Black Cat" they had encountered before.

For the first time, she learned that the "Big Black Cat" was a Black Cloud Leopard, the mortal enemy of the Golden Beast. The first time she encountered the Golden Beast, the wounds it carried were courtesy of the Black Cloud Leopard.

"This place is very large, we should look elsewhere, there’s no need to take risks,"

Learning that a fierce predator was dwelling here, Doctor Du worried for their safety, and chose not to venture deeper.

"Master, let’s follow your advice," Mo Yan agreed, patting the Golden Beast that wanted to rush up the mountain and fight the Black Cloud Leopard, and urged it to be prudent.

Although the Golden Beast would likely have the upper hand in strength against the Black Cloud Leopard, getting injured was inevitable. Besides, the Black Cloud Leopard had given her a lot of Ginseng; it was an equitable exchange, but in truth, she gained more, and did not want to see the Black Cloud Leopard get hurt.

Xiao Ruiyuan had no objections, whether to advance or retreat, so he did not say anything.

Just as the three of them were packing up the herbs they had just gathered and were about to turn back, birds in the nearby forest suddenly burst into flight as if greatly startled, scattering in all directions. The Golden Beast turned its head and let out a thunderous roar toward the woods, as if issuing a challenge and also a provocation.

Soon after, the piercing cry of a Black Cloud Leopard echoed from the forest; it lacked the Golden Beast’s intimidating sound but sharply pierced the ears of everyone present.

Xiao Ruiyuan stepped forward, positioning Mo Yan and Doctor Du behind him, as he stared solemnly towards the direction of the sound.

Quickly, a sleek Black Cloud Leopard with a glossy black coat and noticeably smaller than the Golden Beast leaped out, standing about fifteen meters away, coldly sweeping its gaze over the three people and four beasts before it.

However, as its gaze landed on the Golden Beast, its sharp pupils contracted slightly and it issued an even sharper cry toward the Golden Beast.

"Oh, I didn’t expect there to be a Black Cloud Leopard hiding here; well, its bloodline is a bit purer than Xiao Jin’s, but unfortunately, it can’t advance to a Spirit Beast." Xue Tuanzi from inside the Space commented with interest on the Black Cloud Leopard: "Yanyan, you might as well tame this fellow too, I guarantee I can train it to be even mightier than the Golden Beast."

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