The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 431 - 291 Demon Beast_2

Chapter 431: Chapter 291 Demon Beast_2

"We are more than happy to join the hunting expedition," Yan Xiaobao said with a smile, a gleam flashing in his eyes, "My friends are eagerly looking forward to this hunt. It’s surprising and fortunate that we managed to arrive at this cavern, right when the legendary beast it was named after is about to awaken."

"If you don’t mind, I’d like to invite Guild Master Xu Biao and his assistant, Xie Lan. We are good friends, and having more people help out would indeed be excellent," Yan Xiaobao continued, showing no hesitation or trace of concern in his expression.

Seeing Yan Xiaobao’s desire to involve Guild Master Zhou Long in the hunt, Zhou Long was briefly taken aback. However, he quickly concealed his thoughts, exchanging mutual smiles with Yan Xiaobao—one trying to maintain goodwill, and the other striving to discern even the slightest hint from Zhou Long’s demeanor.

"Of course, having the guild master and his assistant join us would be our honor," Zhou Long said after some contemplation, "Both of them are Upper Dantian experts; they will be valuable assets in the hunt."

Upon hearing Zhou Long’s response, Yan Xiaobao let out a relieved sigh. Noticing Zhou Long’s brief hesitation, even for just a moment, was enough to confirm that Xu Biao hadn’t disclosed all relevant details to Zhou Long, heightening his suspicions further.

Zhou Long stood up, offering a polite nod before heading toward the exit, leaving Yan Xiaobao in deep thought.

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Zhong Hui sat in the Frozen Castle, a rare smile appearing on his face. In front of him knelt a Crusader.

The Crusader had arrived earlier, bringing with him the Memory Stone, which was the reason behind Zhong Hui’s joyous mood. Placing the Memory Stone against his forehead, Zhong Hui once again saw the recorded scenes of Yan Xiaobao’s performance during the matches.

Zhong Hui’s smile widened as he watched the recordings over and over, utterly disregarding the man kneeling on the ground.

Only one Crusader had returned, while the others remained trapped in the Underworld. Collecting the memos from every cavern had taken far more time than expected. Even so, Zhong Hui found no cause for concern about his followers’ urgency. As long as he obtained what he sought, nothing else mattered. His year-long hunt had finally concluded.

Sliding the Memory Stone into his pocket, Zhong Hui chuckled to himself, his laughter echoing in the silent Frozen Castle as he dismissed the continuously kowtowing Crusader.

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Over the following days, Yan Xiaobao and his friends spent considerable time preparing for the hunt. Xu Biao no longer stayed in the guild master’s office but instead spent most of his time in the same courtyard as Yan Xiaobao and his companions.

Witnessing Xu Biao and Xie Lan’s constant bickering, Yan Xiaobao fully understood the power imbalance between the two. Wu Wei was precisely what Yan Xiaobao had known all along—it didn’t rely on elements or Qi. It entirely depended on finding harmony and the ability to merge with the world.

The profound nature of Wu Wei was not something Yan Xiaobao invested significant time studying, as he could not generate energy himself. Instead, he focused on analyzing the spiritual energy that filled the sea of his spiritual energy.

Knowing that Xu Biao and Zhou Long had no shared connections, Yan Xiaobao had been earnestly attempting to befriend Xu Biao, echoing how Xu Biao had done everything to befriend Yan Xiaobao. Their friendship was based on mutual understanding.

While Xu Biao sought friendship with Yan Xiaobao in the hopes of one day venturing into the outer world, Yan Xiaobao befriended him to secure the protection of two King Experts as his rear guard—should Zhou Long suddenly decide to change his attitude and withdraw his overt friendliness.

Xie Lan was the only one in the courtyard visibly discontented with the way things were unfolding. Initially, she felt she had let Xu Biao down, as her borrowed abilities had not ensured their victory. Ultimately, she found herself unable to contribute anything meaningful.

This feeling of disappointing her master was hard for her to stomach. Every glance at Yan Xiaobao reminded her of her failure, leaving the otherwise striking young woman in a constant state of furrowed brows.

Xu Biao had long assured her that not winning was acceptable, especially since it appeared the group’s circumstances hadn’t been strained. Though he had wanted first place, the Mercenary Association paid for their housing and food, which were no longer a concern for his squad.

Victory held no significance to Yan Xiaobao. He had spent his beast core acquiring weapons in the hopes that their remaining possessions would suffice for survival once more in the tunnels.

What further fueled Yan Xiaobao’s smugness was the prospect of assisting the Dragon Army in ridding the caverns of the Demon Beast—a creature so colossal that the cavern’s entire name was derived from it, its lair rumored to be overflowing with treasures. Even if the Dragon Army claimed the beast core, Yan Xiaobao was confident their reward would include bones, meat, fur, and perhaps even horns or feathers. Content with this belief, Yan Xiaobao and his friends currently had no concerns about their finances. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

"This is it!" As Zhou Huixuan and his companions passed the last row of houses, Zhou Long’s face broke into a smile, signifying their official departure from the Mercenary City, albeit briefly.

Zhou Long wasn’t alone; five others followed him. Yan Xiaobao immediately recognized them as the contestants from their prior competition. Yet despite their victory, the five seemed far from pleased, evidently harboring unease about the entire challenge.

Yan Xiaobao not only brought along his three loyal friends but also Xu Biao and Xie Lan, expanding his team more than ever. With the support of these two King-level experts, Yan Xiaobao felt significantly more secure.

Zhou Long’s smile was genuine as he observed the white-haired young man entering view. The sight of Yan Xiaobao’s stark white locks stirred memories, leading Zhou Long to associate him with General Frozen—a young prodigy of remarkable importance, surpassing anyone in the Underworld.

Yan Xiaobao was entirely unaware of Zhou Long’s thoughts. While outwardly appearing calm and casual, he was inwardly vigilant in observing Zhou Long’s movements. Behind him, Sha Yun, Deng Wu, and Wang Julong took in the sprawling landscapes before them in wonder.

Before them stretched a forest, with hills visible from within the cavern. Gazing at the horizon, the cave seemed to have no apparent end—eerily akin to the surface world.

Birds chirped and glided through the air as Yan Xiaobao chuckled softly, noticing Sha Yun’s struggle to take in the breathtaking scene ahead.

"We’ll need to travel for several days before reaching the habitat of the Demon Beast," Zhou Long stated solemnly, the mirth in his eyes vanishing.

"The Demon Beast began to stir years ago, but it’s taken three entire years to fully awaken. I was personally dispatched to this cavern to deal with it, though I alone am insufficient. This is why a team is required, and I trust you all recognize that. Each member is at a master level and specializes in formations—an advanced spiritual art achievable only by specific groups."

"Formation experts are highly esteemed within the Dragon Army due to their ability to merge elements and unleash attacks beyond their cultivation bases. However, the use of formations comes with strict stipulations regarding time and location."

Zhou Long made sure to thoroughly explain everything, leaving no detail unsaid, which again made Yan Xiaobao feel uneasy. Why was this man explaining everything to him? Yan Xiaobao was born to a poor family, with no prior connections to the divine underground city. He couldn’t fathom why Zhou Long tended to treat him in such a peculiar manner.

"The beast we’re hunting is enormous," Zhou Long continued, oblivious to the peculiar look in Yan Xiaobao’s eyes, "If you look at those mountains over there," he said, pointing toward the distant mountain range. Yan Xiaobao squinted, using Qi to enhance his vision. He saw two parallel mountain peaks, stretching over fifty kilometers apart at points.

"The beast resides within that dense mountain range. While it doesn’t span the entire range, it’s still remarkably large—a horned serpent that has existed in this cavern since its creation. Over the years, it’s absorbed the essence of heaven and earth, refining it within its beast core."

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