The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 292 - 228: The Magical Beast

Chapter 292: Chapter 228: The Magical Beast

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Although Yan Xiaobao’s soul now held memories of over thirty years, he was still as excited as a child waiting for Christmas presents. This was because he thought about his outing into the wilderness, which would be a great way to stabilize his Qi after absorbing the Shenzhou Flower and an opportunity to practice Martial Arts Skills primarily designed for solo training.

Walking through the bustling streets, Yan Xiaobao managed to slip through the daily lives of people and rushed toward the city gates. With the towering walls in sight, Yan Xiaobao quickened his pace until he exited through the gates, where he saw all his friends already gathered and waiting for him.

The Rong twins rode their strange beasts, while Deng Wu sat astride a creature that resembled a dragon. Ma Kong and Gao Yan were both on magical horses.

The day before, Yan Xiaobao wouldn’t have dared approach the magic horses, but today was different. After Lan Feng absorbed the spiritual energy of the Shenzhou Flower, he could now completely hide his aura, and the only animals showing signs of concern were the same ones Yan Xiaobao had previously walked past a year ago when entering the academy.

Yan Xiaobao approached the magical horse he had borrowed and carefully mounted the mystical beast.

Sitting on the horse felt strange to Yan Xiaobao; the warmth of the saddle against his back was comforting, yet an awkward feeling arose as he noticed every movement of the magical horse seemed to jolt him, causing him to nearly fall.

Fortunately, Yan Xiaobao was a cultivator. His sense of balance was excellent, which allowed him to stay atop the saddle as the horse started toward the path leading into the Magic Forest.

Yan Xiaobao breathed a sigh of relief and realized his horse was following the others, meaning he didn’t need to guide it. Uncertain about controlling the reins, he simply held them in his hands with a confused expression.

Laughter echoed from behind him. Gao Yan and Ma Kong appeared on either side of him, openly mocking the way he swayed from side to side. His trembling legs struggled to keep hold of the horse, while the loose reins let the creature move freely.

At first, Yan Xiaobao felt as though every movement made by the horse might send him tumbling, but gradually his body adjusted, and he no longer appeared to be a sack of potatoes tied to the steed. His back straightened, and his eyes gleamed with pride at finally managing to ride properly.

As memories and the sight of others riding magical beasts filled his mind, the surroundings rushed past, yet the group still had several villages to traverse on their journey.

Last year, when Yan Xiaobao had traveled through these villages, he thought they were quite affluent. But now, he saw that although they were not as impoverished as his own household, they couldn’t hold a candle to the grandeur of the families living within Liluo City.

While passing through the villages, Yan Xiaobao observed how Rong Ming and his companions demonstrated immense respect, ensuring they encountered no troubles along the way. As the group moved through the villages, Yan Xiaobao began to notice details he had missed on his previous trip.

After passing through two or three villages, Yan Xiaobao noticed that Gao Yan always stared at certain servants, and those servants would barely nod in acknowledgment. Curious, Yan Xiaobao kept observing, and over time, he began to grasp how extensive Gao Yan’s connections were.

As the group traveled together through the village, Yan Xiaobao was chatting with Gao Yan and Ma Gang at the rear when suddenly Ma Kong’s eyes widened dramatically.

"Wait a minute, Hui Yue, when did you become a Five-star disciple?!" Ma Kong exclaimed in shock. His voice was loud, and the others immediately stopped in their tracks, staring at the white-haired young boy as if he were an alien.

Three days ago, when the Rong twins had seen him, Hui Yue’s cultivation rank was that of a three-star disciple. Yet now, within just three days, he had suddenly advanced two stars—this was simply unbelievable.

Rong Xing and Rong Ming were equally astonished, but Ma Kong and Gao Yan were even more so. The days spent in Liluo City had been dedicated not to cultivation but to visiting two prominent families. Deng Wu was the only one who could hazard a guess, speculating that this might have something to do with family wealth, yet even he couldn’t fathom how Yan Xiaobao had utilized it to his advantage.

As the group finally reached the outskirts of the Magic Forest, the sun began to set, casting purple and red hues across the towering trees, making the woods appear like an otherworldly realm.

The beasts slowed their pace and allowed the group to walk steadily through the forest instead of the hurried pace they’d maintained up to this point.

The plan was for the group to reach Yan Xiaobao’s hometown, where they would set up camp. As students without any overseers, it was clear that the group didn’t intend to venture deeply into the forest.

At the campsite near Yan Xiaobao’s village, the magical beasts could be cared for by a local village boy, allowing the group to enter the forest to harvest medicinal plants and battle magical beasts.

Normally, they would do this for over two months, but this time, they only planned to spend a month in the wild.

The team wouldn’t venture too deeply into the Magic Forest, intending to return to the village by dusk each evening. Neither of the younger members liked sleeping in the dangerous forest. Even its outskirts were perilous. The lowest-ranked magical beasts were equivalent to Disciple Level cultivators, and although the group consisted of six people, fighting two beasts at once would be a real challenge.

Despite this, the danger didn’t dampen the smiles spreading across everyone’s faces. Excitement bubbled within their souls, knowing they would finally rely on their own abilities to survive in the life-and-death trials that awaited them.

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