Chapter 13 The Fisherman Reaps the Benefit, Black Bloodstone!

This Corrupt Hound King clearly possessed higher intelligence.

Not only was it powerful, but it also used its brain.

It was the one that bit and injured the Tusk Boar at the start, and it commanded its subordinate Putrid Dogs to constantly harass the Tusk Boar, forcibly driving this powerful First Tier Exotic Beast into a corner.

The strike just now, in particular, had dealt a heavy blow to the Tusk Boar.

A large chunk of flesh was torn from its hind leg, and yellow-green rot poison spread rapidly through the wound. The Tusk Boar's entire hind leg instantly lost strength, and its massive body stumbled and fell to the ground, splashing a cloud of gravel.

In the next moment, over sixty Putrid Dogs instantly surrounded it.

Some bit its limbs, while others lunged at its belly. Although the Tusk Boar was still struggling frantically, tossing two or three Putrid Dogs away with its tusks, more Putrid Dogs swarmed forward. Black slime and bright red blood mixed together, staining the ground into a messy ruin.

Meanwhile, the Corrupt Hound King stood to the side, its crimson eyes staring coldly at the Tusk Boar.

Whenever the Tusk Boar tried to stand up, it would pounce and deliver a bite, completely severing the Tusk Boar's hope of escape.

“What a clever dog!” Chu Han sighed.

He watched the tragic slaughter in the field, a glint of sharp light flashing in his eyes.

This was a rare situation where two tigers fight while a third watches!

The Tusk Boar is a First Tier Exotic Beast; its tusks, thick hide, and beast core are all extremely precious Materials, and its meat is considered High Grade among beast meats, making it exceptionally rare.

The Corrupt Hound King is also First Tier, and its fangs and core have miraculous effects for refining 'Detoxification Pills,' making its value even higher than that of the Tusk Boar.

The remaining Putrid Dogs also had valuable Materials on them, making Chu Han's heart itch with anticipation.

If he rushed in now, with his strength, he might be able to take down both, but he would inevitably be besieged by the pack of Putrid Dogs. Even if he won, he would have to pay a price.

“Better to wait until they both suffer; then all these Materials will be mine!”

A smile curled at the corner of Chu Han's mouth as he hid himself in the shadows of the Black Stone Slope, waiting to reap the fisherman's profit.

However, he soon discovered a problem.

Although the Putrid Dogs looked fierce, their attacks were fundamentally unable to kill the Tusk Boar.

The Corrupt Hound King clearly had the ability to kill the Tusk Boar, but it refrained from delivering the fatal blow, as if it were playing with its prey.

“The textbooks didn't say Putrid Dogs like to play with their prey? What exactly is their goal?”

Soon, the Tusk Boar's resistance grew weaker and weaker.

Clearly, it had reached the end of its rope.

Just then, the Tusk Boar suddenly raised its head toward the Corrupt Hound King and let out a completely different wail.

This wail was different from the previous anger and pain; instead, it carried a hint of almost humble trembling, as if it were pleading.

Following that, the Tusk Boar actually slowly bent its two front limbs, its massive body lowering bit by bit until it was half-kneeling on the ground!

Its head drooped slightly, its once-sharp tusks pressed against the ground, and even its breathing lightened, as if it were surrendering to the Corrupt Hound King.

“It can even do that?”

Chu Han was somewhat surprised; to save its life, the Tusk Boar had completely cast aside its dignity to beg the enemy for mercy.

The Corrupt Hound King narrowed its crimson eyes, staring at the half-kneeling Tusk Boar for a few seconds, then suddenly let out a low growl.

The pack of Putrid Dogs surrounding the Tusk Boar immediately stopped biting and retreated one after another, leaving the Tusk Boar kneeling alone on the spot, covered in blood.

In the next second, the Tusk Boar suddenly opened its huge mouth, its neck bulging, and a strange "gurgling" sound came from its throat. Chu Han could see a hard object under the skin of its neck slowly moving upward.

Soon, the Tusk Boar spat out a black stone the size of an egg.

The stone was dark black all over, yet it faintly shimmered with a dark red luster. Its surface was as smooth as jade, and upon closer inspection, one could see what looked like blood vessels slowly flowing inside.

“black blood stone! It's definitely a black blood stone!”

Chu Han's heart suddenly constricted, and his eyes instantly turned bloodshot.

He had seen records of this item in books about Heaven And Earth Treasures.

black blood stones are unique black stones from Black Stone Mountain, formed from the condensed blood of Beasts absorbed by the ground over hundreds of years. The essence blood energy they contain is terrifyingly immense, comparable to fifty qi and blood pills!

For Beasts, swallowing a black blood stone gives them a chance to directly Breakthrough their Rank limits or even trigger a mutation!

For human Martial Artists, the black blood stone is an even more excellent Physical Body treasure.

When used by a Quasi-Martial Artist or a Martial Artist, it can significantly strengthen the Physical Body and Qi energy.

The benefits for a Quasi-Martial Artist are even greater; it can quickly consolidate the foundation of the Physical Body and strengthen the Meridians and Dantian, allowing the body to hold more Origin Energy after becoming a Martial Artist!

For Chu Han, this was a rare treasure!

Previously, he had wondered why the Corrupt Hound King, which could clearly kill the Tusk Boar quickly, insisted on torturing it. It turned out it was waiting for this thing.

Presumably, this black blood stone was the Tusk Boar's hidden trump card for survival, and it only spat it out when driven to a dead end, hoping to trade it for a way out.

But the Corrupt Hound King had no intention of letting it go.

“Awoo!”

The Corrupt Hound King suddenly raised its head, baring its sharp fangs, and then lunged forward like a dark shadow, biting down on the Tusk Boar's neck!

“Crack!”

The crisp sound of bone snapping rang out. A large hole was instantly torn in the Tusk Boar's neck, and scalding blood gushed out, splashing all over the Corrupt Hound King.

Its body twitched violently a few times, its raised front limbs went limp and fell, its beastly eyes quickly lost their luster, and it became completely still.

“Heh, a beast is a beast after all; how could it know anything about showing mercy?” Chu Han sneered inwardly.

In the field, after the Corrupt Hound King finished off its opponent.

Its crimson eyes instantly burst with a greedy light, staring fixedly at the black blood stone on the ground.

It sniffed the black blood stone, then licked it gently with its tongue, letting out a satisfied low growl from its throat, clearly extremely pleased with this 'trophy.'

After finishing its appreciation, it immediately opened its mouth to pick up the black blood stone, obviously intending to swallow it directly.

“Now!”

A cold light flashed in Chu Han's eyes; he could no longer hold back. He had to get that black blood stone!

Without the slightest hesitation, his body lunged out from the Black Stone Slope, using Spirit Cat Steps to push his speed to the limit.

The air around was still filled with the dust kicked up by the Tusk Boar's struggle. Using the dust as cover, Chu Han's figure flickered like a ghost through the rubble and trees, moving so fast he left behind a series of afterimages.

In just two and a half seconds, he crossed the hundred-meter distance and rushed behind the Corrupt Hound King.

The Corrupt Hound King had just killed the Tusk Boar and obtained the long-dreamed-of black blood stone, so its vigilance had dropped to its lowest. It wasn't until Chu Han rushed right in front of it that the Corrupt Hound King sensed danger.

“Roar?!”

The Corrupt Hound King suddenly raised its head, its crimson eyes looking at Chu Han, its throat letting out an angry roar. Its mouth, which was holding the black blood stone, opened slightly, as if it wanted to swallow the stone down.

“Die!”

Chu Han gave the Corrupt Hound King no time to react. The Fine Steel Long Saber in his hand turned into a cold flash and struck its neck violently.

“Seven Forms of Army Breaking, First Form!”

Chu Han gave a low shout, and the internal power in his body erupted instantly!

Although the Corrupt Hound King was a First Tier Exotic Beast, its defensive power was far inferior to that of the Tusk Boar.

With a "Pfft!" sound, Chu Han's blade directly severed the Corrupt Hound King's neck!