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At dawn, the two left the inn. Before departing, they asked the innkeeper to buy two swift horses.
Along the way, the two remained silent, appearing from a distance like two galloping steeds.
In fact, Ye Feng understood that Ning Ruoxue was a woman who appeared cold on the outside but was warm on the inside; she just kept her true thoughts hidden.
Leaving the small town meant they were departing from the Northern Jin Kingdom, which also implied that they needed to be more cautious.
Jiang Shiji and Li Xingqi were not on the same path as Ye Feng; perhaps they had already reached the Qiu Yang Secret Realm by now. However, Ye Feng was not focused on them at this moment. He was contemplating that if all went well, they would reach a dense jungle by evening. Within this jungle, there were many demonic beasts.
Ye Feng initially thought about whether they should detour around the jungle, but after calculating the time, he realized there was no way to reach the Qiu Yang Secret Realm in time since Bai Qiufeng had set their deadline for tomorrow evening.
By then, disciples from other sects would also arrive one after another. If they were missing, the Dragon Tiger Sect would definitely be at a disadvantage!
"Ruo Xue, should we change our route? I remember that if we continue forward for a while, there’s a jungle ahead filled with demonic beasts," Ye Feng suddenly reined in his horse and said solemnly.
Ning Ruoxue also stopped her horse and looked into the distance, replying, "What do you think?"
Ye Feng hesitated for a moment and said, "If we delay any longer and want to arrive on time, I think we still need to pass through the jungle; it would be faster. However, doing so would also increase our risks."
"Since we need to arrive on time, let's go through the jungle. Just because it's dangerous doesn't mean we'll definitely die there. If we are unfortunate enough to be killed by demonic beasts, it’s just because of our lack of strength; we can't blame anyone else. If you're afraid, then we can change our route," Ning Ruoxue said coldly.
Ye Feng's expression stiffened; this woman always spoke without leaving any face for others.
"You misunderstand; I'm worried about you..."
"There's no need to worry about me. Maybe even if you die, I won't. You should focus on your own safety," Ye Feng was interrupted before he could finish his sentence.
He didn't want to discuss it further; it was pointless to argue with this woman.
The jungle had no specific name, but as Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue reached the edge of it, he sensed a strong smell of blood wafting from within.
A battle had clearly taken place here recently; otherwise, the stench of blood wouldn't be so overwhelming.
Ning Ruoxue also noticed this and frowned, whispering, "There are people inside!"
"They're probably some Hunters who rely on killing beasts for a living," Ye Feng concluded based on his observations. Although the jungle was dangerous, there were many people in the Northern Frontier who formed small groups to hunt weaker beasts, obtaining their cores for auction in exchange for gold coins or elixirs. These individuals were collectively referred to as Hunters. Of course, some larger groups hunted higher-level beasts, but that was relatively rare since high-level beasts were generally powerful, leading to significant casualties for such teams. Unless they were part of a family, it was uncommon for scattered Hunters to engage in such activities.
While the Northern Jin Kingdom was large, it had a pitifully low number of beasts compared to the Northern Frontier, which meant that the term Hunter was virtually nonexistent there.
"Maybe so. Although these Hunters aren't very strong individually, there are many of them. We should be cautious," Ning Ruoxue agreed solemnly.
Beasts were ranked starting from level one; the stronger the beast, the higher its level!
Typically, the beasts hunted ranged from levels one to three. Beasts above level three were difficult to kill because their strength was comparable to cultivators at the sixth or seventh level of the Origin Martial Realm. The cultivators in the Northern Frontier generally had lower cultivation levels; those at the sixth or seventh level were usually found in larger sects, and ordinary Hunters couldn't reach such levels.
Once they entered the jungle, Ye Feng noticed numerous signs of battle. The most obvious was a spot ahead where all the trees had been broken, and in the center lay an enormous pit with six or seven bodies scattered within.
Ye Feng observed closely; it seemed these individuals had been killed by a tremendous force that pierced through their chests without giving them any time to react. Some had their eyes wide open, suggesting they died in shock.
"Strange, it seems to have been killed by a high-level beast in one strike. But how could such a powerful beast exist at the edge of this jungle? These people's strength is at least that of Martial Realm Seven!" Ning Ruoxue frowned and said softly.
Ye Feng remained silent, observing for a long time, his eyes fixed on the distance. Then he squinted and said lightly, "Let's move forward and leave the horses here. This area is dense with shrubs, and having the horses won't be of much use."
Ning Ruoxue nodded and silently followed behind Ye Feng.
After only a few minutes of walking, a loud explosion echoed ahead, followed by a wave of intense heat rushing toward Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue!
Ye Feng was startled; just as he was about to react, he saw Ning Ruoxue's figure flash and directly move in front of him.
Before he could even comprehend her swift action, the wave of heat vanished!
Ye Feng was taken aback and glanced at Ning Ruoxue in surprise, then smiled and said, "Not bad, little girl. Your strength is impressive; I underestimated you before."
Ning Ruoxue rolled her eyes at him and replied, "Do you think you're the only one who's strong? If I wasn't strong, how could I have beaten you like that before?"
Ye Feng was left speechless. He had forgotten that humiliating history himself, yet she remembered it so clearly. Besides, it wasn't really him who was defeated; it was the real Ye Feng!
Of course, he wouldn't say that out loud.
Soon enough, they discovered the so-called Hunters. These people were indeed in a dire situation; in front of them loomed an enormous super serpent with two heads, glaring furiously. Clearly, the few people before it had provoked its wrath.
Ye Feng immediately recognized that this giant serpent's strength had reached the Fourth Tier!
"A Fourth Tier beast? It's surprising they dared to act against it. With their level of strength, they really don't know how high the sky is!" Ning Ruoxue remarked.
Ye Feng chuckled a few times, standing to the side with his arms crossed, watching the group with interest.
Perhaps at first, there were dozens of them, but now only four remained alive.
As soon as the group saw Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue, they were immediately filled with excitement. One of them quickly said, "Could you two help us kill this beast? If you do, we will definitely reward you handsomely."
Ye Feng found it strange and asked with a smile, "Why should we help you? We don't want to die. This beast is very powerful. Besides, you really are amusing; you should focus on the beast in front of you."
He had little to say; killing the beast was actually quite simple for him and Ning Ruoxue. They could easily take down the giant snake, but whether or not to intervene was another question.
The giant snake seemed somewhat wary of Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue. Having reached the fourth tier, it clearly possessed some intelligence and could sense the pressure emanating from the two. Therefore, upon seeing them approach, it did not act recklessly.
The four individuals clearly believed in the strength of Ye Feng and Ning Ruoxue, which is why they sought their help.
Upon hearing Ye Feng's response, the man's expression stiffened. After hesitating for a moment, he whispered, "If you help us kill it, we'll give you the beast's core. We won't ask for anything else; we just want to stay alive."
As soon as he finished speaking, another man beside him said, "No way, big brother! We've already lost so many brothers. Even if we die, we can't give the core to someone else. Moreover, this beast's core is directly related to our father's life; we can't let it go."
"Shut up, second brother! What do you know? Whether we can kill it is still a question. Remember, staying alive is more important than anything else."
The second brother wanted to say something but swallowed his words.
Ning Ruoxue looked at Ye Feng and quietly said, "Forget it; maybe we should just help them out. We are in a hurry anyway."
Ye Feng frowned and turned to look at Ning Ruoxue, whispering, "Do we really have to help?"
Ning Ruoxue nodded and said, "If you don't take action, I will!"
Ye Feng sighed, shaking his head helplessly as he slowly stepped forward, mockingly staring at the giant snake. He opened his mouth and said, "Everyone, I don't want to kill you. If you leave now, I won't stop you!"
The four were taken aback, especially the second one, who shouted anxiously, "Brat, what do you know? If you dare to let it go, I will never forgive you even if I die."
The giant snake seemed to understand human speech; upon hearing Ye Feng's words, it quickly turned around and attempted to leave!
Ning Ruoxue shook her head. She didn't understand why Ye Feng was doing this. From their earlier conversation, it was clear that the giant snake's inner core was extremely important to them; otherwise, they wouldn't be so determined to keep it at the risk of their lives.
Ye Feng turned his head, his cold gaze sweeping over the four. They immediately felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave!
Especially one of the women, whose face turned pale as she stepped back in fright!
Watching the giant snake leave, the leading man hesitated for a moment but still stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Who exactly are you, and why are you doing this?"
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