24: Chapter 11: Meeting Jia Lan, Hunting Monsters

Li Wuji did not go home, but instead walked straight towards outside the city. After safely leaving the city, a figure appeared beside him.

This person was precisely Luo Xiu. He had snuck out of Mingde City ahead of time and was waiting here. "Master, are we going to Xingyue Forest?"

"Mm, let's go see Galan!"

Xingyue Forest is the largest demon beast mountain range among the surrounding cities. It is said that even demon beasts of the Martial General Realm exist within it.

Outside Xingyue Forest, there are scattered settlements or small towns, where some mercenary groups are stationed year-round.

The Military Department sends people here to suppress them, precisely to prevent demon beasts from rioting and forming beast tides to attack the surrounding cities.

Killing people casually is forbidden within the city, but it's completely different here.

Murder and robbery, as well as 'black eating black' (gangs preying on each other), are common occurrences here. Li Wuji had also heard about this long ago.

Li Wuji came to one of the small towns. One could say that everything imaginable was available here.

"Let's go, find a place to eat. Shadow has already notified Galan in advance, she should be arriving soon!"

It was already nearing noon. Li Wuji found a restaurant that looked decent, requested a private room, and ordered a table full of sumptuous dishes.

Just as he was seated, Luo Xiu looked out through the window, observing. "Master, there are many more powerful individuals here than inside the city."

Luo Xiu had hardly ever left the city. For Li Wuji, this was only the second time as well.

The first time was when they accompanied Galan outside the city. They didn't stay long then before returning.

"Most people inside the city are still ordinary. There are few Martial Artists, let alone those in the Martial Warrior Realm."

From the town to this restaurant, they sensed the aura of several individuals in the Martial Warrior Realm. Martial Artists were everywhere, but the most common Martial Apprentices were almost nowhere to be seen.

As he spoke, Luo Xiu revealed a look of excitement and a hint of greed, scrutinizing the passing pedestrians as if he had seen peerless delicacies.

"Master, can we devour them?"

Li Wuji glanced at him. "Every small town has the Military Department present, and there are definitely powerful individuals stationed there. Large cities might even have experts in the Martial General Realm, and they also possess weapons capable of dealing with Martial Masters or even those in the Martial General Realm."

Hearing this, a flicker of clarity flashed in Luo Xiu's eyes, but Li Wuji could tell that he still harbored this thought.

"Stop looking. When you go out alone, you can try it under the premise of ensuring safety, but not near Mingde City."

"Thank you, Master. This subordinate understands!" Luo Xiu nodded joyfully upon hearing this.

A moment later, the door was opened, and plates of food, perfect in color, aroma, and taste, were brought in.

"Guest, your dishes are all here."

"Okay, thank you!"

"Master, how about I go look for her?"

Luo Xiu couldn't help but feel slightly angry seeing that all the dishes were served yet Galan still hadn't arrived. In his view, making the Master wait was a great sin.

Li Wuji, however, smiled slightly. "No need, she's here!"

As he finished speaking, the door was knocked again, and Luo Xiu went directly to open it.

A figure in a green robe appeared outside the door. The chill emanating from the saber and sword at their waist made people dare not profane them.

"You sure took your time getting here."

Luo Xiu said with dissatisfaction, while the figure bypassed him directly and came before Li Wuji.

The green robe was shed, revealing the graceful figure beneath. An icy 'big sister' type appeared before the two of them.

Long azure hair, fair skin, and slender legs. Although she wore light green armor, there was an undeniable heroic spirit between her brows.

A saber and a sword were worn at her waist, fully displaying their sharpness. Seeing this, a hint of amazement also flashed in Li Wuji's eyes.

"Galan greets Master!" As she spoke, Galan directly bowed respectfully to Li Wuji.

"Get up. It's been a while, you've grown a lot."

Li Wuji could sense the aura around Galan. That sharp edge was something even Ye Jun couldn't compare to.

"It's all Master's grace!" Galan smiled slightly upon hearing this, and stood up with Li Wuji's permission.

"Alright, let's eat together. We haven't had a meal together in a long time."

"Master, how can we eat at the same table as you?"

Luo Xiu quickly refused, while Galan elegantly sat down beside Li Wuji.

"You dare to refuse Master's words? Our Lord Luo Xiu is truly amazing, isn't he?"

Galan glanced at Luo Xiu. There was no discernible meaning in her words.

These words, however, made Luo Xiu's expression freeze. He stammered, momentarily unsure of what to say. "I, I..."

"Alright, why are you two always bickering? Hurry and sit down, the dishes will get cold soon."

Seeing this, Luo Xiu quickly sat down on the other side of Li Wuji. Galan gave him a faint glance, then immediately picked up some food for Li Wuji.

"Master, please eat!"

Galan's voice was gentle. Seeing this, a sense of crisis suddenly arose in Luo Xiu. Just as he was wondering if he should also pick up some food to imitate her, Li Wuji's voice rang out.

"Eat your own food!"

Hearing this, the two of them stopped competing, and the three ate quietly.

After the meal, the three left the small town and walked towards Xingyue Forest. "Are there any powerful demon beasts in this Xingyue Forest?"

After entering Xingyue Forest and finding no one around, Luo Xiu spoke. Galan looked at Li Wuji, and only after seeing him nod did she speak.

"The outer areas are all demon beasts from the Martial Artist to the Martial Warrior Realm. Late Stage Martial Warriors are relatively rare.

Only by continuing to explore inwards will there be powerful demon beasts.

I know of three places where demon beasts of the Martial Master Realm exist. Those are places I encountered previously.

I didn't go there recently while familiarizing myself with my power. If Master agrees, we can go take a look now."

"What kind of demon beasts are those three, and what are their Ranks?"

"A Swift Wind Lone Wolf in the Early Stage of the Martial Master Realm, a Raging Flame Ape in the Martial Master Realm Middle Stage, and a Wind Thunder Battle Tiger in the Late Stage of the Martial Master Realm!"

"There's actually a demon beast in the Late Stage of the Martial Master Realm?"

Li Wuji was startled. One must know that demon beasts in the Martial Master Realm already possess considerable intelligence.

Demon beasts of this level are fine if they are in the Early Stage. The people from the Military Department would only be slightly wary.

If demon beasts in the middle or Late Stage of the Martial Master Realm are discovered, the Military Department might report it, and at that time, powerful individuals will certainly come to suppress them.

As if understanding Li Wuji's confusion, Galan continued speaking.

"This Wind Thunder Battle Tiger was discovered by this subordinate in a mountain ravine. At that time, I was still in the Martial Warrior Realm. Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, I also discovered that the other party was injured.

It might have been injured by a human expert, or perhaps it encountered a powerful opponent within Xingyue Forest and fled here to heal."

Li Wuji nodded, murmuring the name of the Wind Thunder Battle Tiger.

The types of demon beasts are diverse, possessing various attributes. The most common are those with the five elemental attributes: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

In addition, there are rare special attributes like wind, thunder, ice, light, dark, and shadow.

The previous Shadow Demon was a special shadow type. To this day, Li Wuji hasn't seen a second one.

Now, a demon beast with both wind and thunder attributes has actually appeared. This is far rarer than a single attribute.

However, its strength in the Late Stage of the Martial Master Realm made him somewhat wary. After all, a demon beast with this level of strength and dual attributes usually requires human experts at the Peak of the Martial Master Realm or even the Martial General Realm to deal with.

However, such rare material is something that can be encountered but not necessarily obtained. Therefore, he looked at Luo Xiu and Galan.

"What do you think? Can we take down this Wind Thunder Battle Tiger?"

Luo Xiu and Galan exchanged glances, both revealing a serious expression. "Master, please rest assured, we will definitely take down the Wind Thunder Battle Tiger!"

"Good!"

"Since that's the case, Galan will first go deal with the Swift Wind Lone Wolf, and Luo Xiu, you go deal with the Raging Flame Ape.

I will first strengthen the two of you. As for the Wind Thunder Battle Tiger, we will go together later!"