236: The loss will be deducted from Linglong's spiritual stone.

The Griffin swooped down on Xu Zheng of Qingfeng Temple, wanting to kill this ignorant human, extending its powerful and sharp claws towards Xu Zheng.

Wherever it went, gusts of wind and sand blew, causing the Daoists of Qingfeng Temple to stagger and struggle to shield themselves from the dust and stones.

Unexpectedly, before one of the Daoists could react, he was snatched by the Griffin's claws and pulled into the air.

“Ahhh~ Save me…”

Xu Zheng immediately unleashed another Palm Lightning towards the Griffin's feet.

“Crack!”

The Griffin cried out in pain, and the Daoist it was gripping immediately fell from the sky.

Xu Zheng then continuously launched several attacks, all hitting the Griffin, before expertly catching the falling Daoist.

“Are you alright?”

The fallen Daoist, his face pale with terror, stammered in reply, “I’m… I’m fine…”

Master Xu Zheng's immediately said to the Daoist Disciples behind him, “Everyone, attack the Griffin with all your might, cover the others to rescue those who are incapacitated…”

The Griffin circled angrily in the air, originally thinking these insignificant humans were mere trash, but it hadn't expected their attacks to be so painful. Since that was the case, it wouldn't play with them anymore and began to continuously attack the Daoists of Qingfeng Temple.

The first to bear the brunt was Xu Zheng; the other Daoists, even those with magical power, could barely protect themselves with great difficulty, let alone attack the Griffin.

Master Xu Zheng's, having not been exposed to the Cultivation Technique Li Mu gave Xu Zheng for long, was already injured in the fight against the Griffin.

Xu Zheng had already felt the Griffin's power was strong, and now, being directly targeted by its attacks, the terrifying power of the Griffin was even more apparent.

With its final strike, the Griffin pinned Xu Zheng to the ground.

Just as Xu Zheng thought his life was about to end there, he seemed to hear a Dragon's roar, now distant, now near!

“Roar!”

Linglong barked happily upon seeing the Griffin, as if she could already envision her two-legged beast roasting the Griffin into a fragrant meal.

She recalled the last time she set fire to Heng City Mountain and ate so much delicious roasted meat.

Thus, with glowing eyes, she spewed fire towards the Griffin.

The Griffin felt the imminent threat of death and immediately flew into the air to evade Linglong's attack.

Xu Zheng, who was utterly bewildered, suddenly felt every nerve in his body screaming danger.

The level of this danger was absolutely greater than when he was just pinned to the ground by the Griffin.

So, he used all the magical power in his body to unleash an attack on the Griffin, then immediately rolled away and fled.

Good heavens, as soon as he looked up, he saw a flash of fire streak across his vision.

Xu Zheng was dumbfounded. What in the world was that flash of fire just now? If he hadn't had this deep-seated survival instinct, would he have been roasted alive?

Then he looked up and saw Linglong chasing and attacking the Griffin in the sky.

Li Mu, seeing this scene, was also startled by Linglong's audacious move.

Fortunately, Xu Zheng reacted in time; otherwise, if he had to step in to save Xu Zheng, Linglong would certainly be in for a good beating.

Of course, Linglong's recent behavior still warranted a small lesson.

He would just secretly take away the Spirit Stones she had buried underground!

Linglong, who was in the midst of chasing and attacking the Griffin, suddenly felt a chill down her spine.

However, seeing the delicious Griffin in front of her, she immediately cast that feeling aside.

A few minutes later, the Griffin was powerless to retaliate and only wanted to escape.

Seeing this, Linglong thought, if this Griffin escapes, then her food supply will be gone.

Watching the Griffin's retreating figure, Linglong directly spewed a stream of flames at it. The Griffin had no time to react and was directly pierced by the incoming flames.

The Griffin, falling to the ground, was charred black all over, and one could even smell the scent of roasted meat.

Linglong happily flew in front of Li Mu, continuously nudging Li Mu's hand with her head.

Phew~

Two-legged beast, I've defeated the Griffin!

Hurry up and roast it for me to eat~

Li Mu rubbed Linglong's head, “Roast meat, huh? You've almost burned the Griffin to charcoal!”

Huh~

Linglong continued to rub against Li Mu, “No, no, this charred one isn't that tasty. Two-legged beast, yours tastes better~”

Li Mu glanced at Linglong. Ever since he and Xin Mulan developed ways to eat Yao Beasts last time, she had completely gone overboard.

Li Mu shook his head and used his magic to appear beside the Griffin. He had originally intended to let Linglong out to stretch her legs and also to capture the Griffin for other uses in the Cave Heaven Small World, but he hadn't expected the Griffin to be roasted directly by Linglong's fire.

Oh well, oh well~

This loss will be deducted from Linglong's Spirit Stones!

Consider it a small lesson for Linglong's actions this time.

With a wave of his hand, Li Mu vanished along with the Griffin!

At the same time, on the other side.

The Grand Elder learned that a Yao Beast had appeared at Qingfeng Temple. According to reports, the Yao Beast that appeared this time was a Griffin.

This Griffin's power was extremely strong, and he worried that Xu Zheng alone might not be able to defeat it.

He had wanted to send people to support Qingfeng Temple, but Lan Kun, Jin Meiting, and Qin Zhe were all on the New Continent. It would be too late and unrealistic for them to rush back, and others could only provide backup support.

Such a Yao Beast, if one were to rush forward rashly, it probably wouldn't even be enough to stick in the Griffin's teeth!

Just as the Grand Elder was at a loss, he received a call from Xu Zheng.

“Grand Elder, the Griffin has been killed.”

“Oh~”

“Really? By whom, may I ask?”

“It seems to be Li Mu's Spirit Beast…”

From Xu Zheng's account, only some Daoists were injured when Qingfeng Temple encountered the Griffin this time; fortunately, there were no fatalities.

The Griffin's power was truly irresistible to everyone, and even Xu Zheng barely escaped with his life.

At the critical moment, Li Mu's Spirit Beast saved everyone's lives.

However, though the Griffin was dead, its body was nowhere to be found, leaving only a large pit several meters deep on the ground.

… … … …

Li Mu cut the Griffin's meat, discarding the charred parts and using the tender portions for grilling.

After grilling and flipping the Griffin meat for a while, he sprinkled some cumin powder on it. The meat sizzled with oil under the flames.

Linglong smelled the aroma of the meat and immediately gobbled it down.

The little fox also eagerly grabbed a skewer of roasted meat even larger than its body and devoured it wildly.

Li Mu watched Linglong and the little fox helplessly; there was still some meat that hadn't had cumin on it yet.

Why were they so impatient?!

“Linglong, the piece of meat you just took hasn't had cumin powder on it yet. Bring it over, and I'll sprinkle it for you.”

Ah~

The bite I just took without cumin powder was also delicious, but with cumin powder, it's even better! So, master, quickly sprinkle that powder on this meat for me!

Li Mu ate a little and was full. After seasoning the remaining Griffin meat, he left it there for Linglong and the little fox to eat.

As Li Mu was about to meditate, he happened to pass by the pit where Linglong hid her Spirit Stones.

A smile played on his lips, and with a casual wave of his hand.

The original five Spirit Stones became one.

Li Mu could already imagine how rich Linglong's expression would be when she discovered the incorrect number of Spirit Stones…