"Hey, hey, hey."
Li Wanji chased from behind, but still couldn't keep up with Zhou You's pace.
By the time she got closer, Zhou You had already passed through the light barrier.
Some people nearby looked up, their mouths full of teasing and mockery.
Newcomers are always full of passion, exuding a reckless courage.
Stepping outside the city, blood stained the earth.
The dark red ground, even the small grasses were covered in foul blood.
Desolate, gloomy, everywhere exuding a murderous aura.
This was far more eerie than behind the city; though under the same sky, it was darker here, and more terrifying.
It seemed as if the air was filled with the lingering spirits of those who had died tragically.
Of course...
The most important thing was that it was getting dark.
"How can you be so reckless!"
Li Wanji scolded him. Although she secretly hoped he would die outside, that was ultimately just a thought.
Zhou Chen ran to Zhou You's side. Looking out, the vast land was uninhabited, and the roars of Yao Beasts occasionally came from afar.
Those sounds were distant, but still made one uncomfortable.
These sounds could not be heard within the city, being blocked by the protective formation.
Li Wanji spoke again, "Go back immediately. First, try to find a few more people. That way, your safety will be guaranteed. After all, neither of you has any combat experience."
Zhou You ignored her. "Xiao Chen, when fighting outside, you must adhere to one principle: don't be soft-hearted towards those with hostility."
Zhou Chen nodded heavily, "Second Master, I've noted that."
Zhou You added, "If I turn and run, remember not to hesitate at all. You must run faster than me."
Zhou Chen replied, "Okay."
Zhou You pondered for a moment, "That's about it. I'll tell you if I think of anything else later."
In the past, Master would occasionally ramble a few words, and he could only remember so much.
With that said, Zhou You headed straight towards the direction of the Yao Beast sounds.
Li Wanji grew anxious, "Hey, don't be reckless!"
Seeing the two walk away, she hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to follow.
"Tsk tsk, how terrifying."
Zhou You's gaze swept across the front; bones were visible everywhere, some human, some from Yao Beasts.
Some were just skeletons, others were still in a state of semi-decomposition.
Zhou Chen's face was pale. She followed closely behind Zhou You, not understanding why Second Master showed no fear at all.
In all her life, she had never seen so many bones!
And this was just outside the city; bones were already scattered everywhere, tens of thousands of them!
Zhou You turned his head, "I found something strange. Why are there no weapons lying on the ground?"
Li Wanji snorted, "Of course they've been picked up. Those are all treasures."
Zhou You said, "Oh," "I was still thinking of picking up a good sword for Xiao Chen."
Li Wanji added, "Don't go straight. Going straight means going deeper. The safest way is to search along the edge of the protective formation for isolated Yao Beasts."
It was better she hadn't said anything, but her words reminded Zhou You.
If I don't go deeper, where will I get Yao Cores?
As for why he was so bold?
Of course, it was because these Yao Beasts wouldn't dodge!
In Zhou You's view, anything that didn't resist or dodge was a living target, no different from a scarecrow.
Li Wanji was filled with indignation, but seeing the little girl following Zhou You with such adoration in her eyes, she truly had no way to stop them.
As the sky grew darker, a hint of regret suddenly arose in Li Wanji's heart.
This was too ridiculous.
She had actually brought two reckless newcomers to their deaths?
Zhou You gradually quickened his pace. He seemed to be strolling leisurely, but in reality, he was as fast as a gust of wind.
Before long, not to mention Zhou Chen, even Li Wanji had to jog to keep up.
However, Li Wanji still seemed unaware of the seriousness of the situation.
This Fan Blood Realm individual was indeed not an ordinary Fan Blood Realm individual; he moved faster and faster, like wind sweeping through grass, like clouds passing through the sky.
In the nearby jungle, a green glow flickered.
Li Wanji instantly felt her hair stand on end. Gasping for breath, she yelled, "Be careful, there's a Yao Beast!"
Zhou Chen lacked experience and reacted a bit slowly. She had already moved past Zhou You. When she stood firm, she immediately drew her sword.
Crack...
Bang!
A large tree was snapped by immense force and fell to the ground.
A wild boar as large as a house appeared, its tusks ferocious, pointing like long spears into the sky. Its large mouth was still chewing, then it spat out a boot.
It walked slowly, each step causing the ground to tremble.
Zhou Chen was stunned. That sense of oppression was something she had never experienced in her life. For a moment, she forgot whether to retreat or to flee.
"So big."
Zhou You looked up, genuinely admiring.
The black wild boar emitted a foul odor, snorting as it scrutinized the three delicious meals before it.
Finally, its gaze fixed on Zhou You.
Fragrant, very fragrant.
This person exuded a scent that captivated it, as if countless Spirit Pills had been stewed into the most delicious soup.
This fragrance completely stimulated its appetite.
Li Wanji held her copper hammer. Even though she knew Zhou Chen's strength was extraordinary, she feared that Zhou Chen's lack of combat experience might lead her astray. She quickly rushed past Zhou You. With a loud shout, she gripped the hammer handle with both hands, leaped three zhang high, and slammed it with all her might towards the black wild boar's forehead.
Zhou Chen finally reacted. Infusing Spiritual Qi into her sharp sword, she took a step forward and swept directly towards the black wild boar's front leg.
The black wild boar was huge, but its movements were not slow at all. It suddenly flung its head, its tusks darting forward, thrusting directly at Li Wanji.
Li Wanji was startled. Before her move could be fully executed, Blood Spirit manifested directly, and she slammed her hammer towards the sharp tusk.
Who knew that this black wild boar didn't dodge or evade, but instead charged forward, head-butting Li Wanji away.
Zhou Chen's sword struck down at this moment, but couldn't even cut through its fur.
The black wild boar lowered its head, its tusks like spears, sweeping in all directions. With its strength, anyone struck would surely be disemboweled, with no chance of survival.
Zhou Chen's pretty face turned pale, and she quickly leaped backward.
However, the tusks broke the moment they touched her, and then the black wild boar's front leg was severed. With a thud, its head crashed to the ground. Just as it was about to force itself up, its head split open, and after a few struggles, it became motionless.
Zhou You stood still like a mountain, speaking calmly, "When fighting, you must remain sufficiently calm; don't panic. Once a person panics, their mind becomes chaotic, and even if they could have saved their life, they will surely die."
Zhou Chen nodded heavily, trying to adjust her emotions.
She now urgently needed to learn, needed to experience more combat to improve her abilities.
Zhou You spoke again, "Try the demon slayer token to understand its usage."
Zhou Chen nodded, "Okay."
After all, he was her Second Master, so there was no need to be so polite.
Immediately, Zhou Chen took out the demon slayer token as Li Wanji had taught her, and indeed absorbed a wisp of remnant soul. This was the proof of slaying the demon.
"What a pity, it's only a fourth-grade one."
Zhou You felt a little regretful in his heart. His Left Hand casually pressed on the black wild boar's body, absorbing a wisp of Blood Spirit Qi.
At the same time, ten li outside the gates of Ye City.
Tu San stopped with a group of people, "Strange, where did they go? We can't let the fat sheep we caught fly away."