61: Chapter 61 A Vengeful Spirit

Qin Ding and the Sha Jin Wolf were crawling forward on the ground. Within their line of sight, there was a creature that was deep green all over, with tangled, twisted horns. What was most eye-catching was that several emerald-green light spots were flickering on its horns.

As striking as jade.

Because they were over two hundred meters away, Qin Ding could not judge the size of the deer, but he was certain it was larger than his Earth Dog.

【Beast: Emerald-horned Deer】

【Potential: Good-grade】

【Element: Wood】

【Level: 20 (High-tier)】

【Abilities: Emerald Poison Horn, Thorn Strangling, Healing Vines, Vengeful】

【Bloodline: Deer-type (100%)】

【Evolution Path (Deer-type): Must reach Level 31】

【Potential Enhancement: ...】

【Creature Introduction: A type of large-horned deer living in plains or forests; the emerald-green tips of its horns are rich in potent poison. When combined with its immense strength, they are extremely sharp, causing terrifying poison damage once it charges and hits an enemy. The antidote is the Emerald Poison Horn on its head. It has good cultivation value.】

"Level 20, guarding that wood-element spirit object—is it trying to use that spirit object to achieve a breakthrough and reach Level 21?"

A spirit object that even a Level 20 beast cares about so much, enough to be used for a breakthrough to Level 21, must be very valuable, right? It could probably trade for quite a bit of cultivation fluid for his Earth Dog, right?

As Qin Ding's eyes flickered, his gaze shifted to the withered tree that looked so small it was almost invisible due to the distance, yet it hung a small green fruit.

His pupils could not help but constrict.

【Spirit Object: rotten wood spirit fruit (High-tier)】

【Element: Wood】

【Effect: Guaranteed to raise the potential of an inferior-grade beast to Good-grade, and raise a Good-grade beast to Excellent. At the same time, it compensates for some innate level deficiencies. Additionally, it can neutralize all poisons and enhance beast abilities. No usage restrictions, no side effects.】

Originally, Qin Ding's only thought was to stir up trouble, drag that brawny man who had his eye on his Storage Ring into the mess, and make him suffer a huge loss.

Now, because of greed, his eyes had turned slightly red, his breathing had become much heavier, and his brain had fallen into a slight stupor at this moment.

He wanted this thing; he wanted it so badly. If this thing were fed to his Earth Dog, not only would the Earth Dog's potential be raised once more, but it could also increase its level, enhance its abilities, and there were no side effects!

This meant he could just feed it to him directly!

In an instant, having made up his mind, a ruthless expression appeared on Qin Ding's face.

"Earth Dog, how many beasts and Beast Tamers are nearby?"

The Sha Jin Wolf, which had been tracking scents in the air, showed embarrassment and a bit of difficulty after hearing this.

"Wuu……"

【Boss, the scents are a bit chaotic. I can only catch the general direction. I also smell the scent of that person who patted your shoulder. I can also confirm that besides us, there are five people and six beasts in the shadows……】

Qin Ding did not think much of the Earth Dog's previous words, but that last sentence—five people, yet six beasts in the shadows—hit him hard.

This sentence was no less than pouring a large basin of ice water over the head of the excited Qin Ding.

"A Tier 3 Beast Tamer…… that can't be, right…… would someone with a main beast over Level 30 come to this kind of area to try their luck?"

As soon as he said this, Qin Ding shut his mouth.

The events from not long ago were still vivid in his mind. Could it be that the middle-aged man came specifically for this rotten wood spirit fruit? Did he have information about this rotten wood spirit fruit?

And was this beast that exposed its aura also a low-level, newly contracted one?

If that were the case, it would explain why such an unknown but definitely powerful person would appear in this kind of 'small-time' area.

Thinking of that man's gaze, Qin Ding did not hesitate much; he grabbed the Sha Jin Wolf by the neck and prepared to leave the place.

The item was good, true, but he had to be alive to take it. If that middle-aged man was also present, if a real fight broke out, there would not be a single living thing left on the scene—everyone would die.

He was a lone wolf; his primary goal was to survive.

"Earth Dog, we……"

"Wuu!"

【Boss, it's out! Such a big snake!】

Hearing this, Qin Ding instinctively turned his head to look, while thinking to himself, was that powerhouse starting the fight? But the result surprised Qin Ding immensely once again.

It was a very long snake, its entire body resembling a withered leaf. He could not tell its thickness, but Qin Ding could see its Life Records.

【Beast: Scaly Python】

【Potential: Good-grade】

【Element: Wood】

【Level: 17 (High-tier)】

【Abilities: Stubborn Stone Body, Scaly Armor, Self-Healing, Instant Strangling】

【Bloodline: Snake-type (97%), Dragon-type (3%)】

【Evolution Path (Dragon-type): Must reach Level 31】

【Potential Enhancement: ...】

【Creature Introduction: A type of giant forest python. It is massive, non-venomous, and possesses great strength. Its body surface defense is hard. After getting close to prey, it has the reaction and speed to instantly coil around and strangle it. It has excellent cultivation value.】

"Level 17? Five people and five beasts—the sixth one is actually a wild beast and not a tamed one?"

The situation changed so quickly that Qin Ding's heart went up and down, and it took him a few breaths to calm down.

He had already prepared to leave with regret, but now the facts told him that he did not have to leave.

Truly, the ways of the world are unpredictable……

"Wuu?"

【Boss, should we keep hiding?】

"Hiding?" Qin Ding came back to his senses, repeated the word with a murmur, and then shook his head with a smile. "We do need to hide, but before we hide properly, there is one more thing to do."

"We need to make this battlefield completely chaotic. If possible, it would be best to kill that snake as well."

A snake with 3% dragon bloodline is very suitable to be a meal for his Earth Dog.

Qin Ding's eyes flashed. After discussing the next steps with the Sha Jin Wolf through the Life-Death Contract, Qin Ding picked up a few stones from under his feet and moved in a direction with the Sha Jin Wolf. It was the general direction where the brawny man's trio was hiding.

"This is a Scaly Python?! This thing's scales are good stuff; they can be made into close-fitting soft armor, a life-saving item. These snake scales, plus the inner core and flesh, are worth at least one hundred thousand federal currency!"

The appearance of the Scaly Python made the brawny man instantly withdraw his gaze from the direction where the other two were hiding, and he subconsciously rubbed his hands together while swallowing his saliva.

He looked completely impatient, or perhaps he was already fantasizing about the moment of total victory.

Just at this moment, the woman in the team, Red Snake, frowned.

"You said there is the scent of a person and a wolf approaching us, so the scent is prominent?"

As soon as these words were spoken, before the brawny man and the Thin Tall Man could react, several fist-sized stones came flying through the air. The force was so great that it directly snapped the shrub branches blocking the way. They all accurately smashed onto the brawny man's head.

Thump, thump, thump~

"Ahhh!"

Red Snake froze, and the Thin Tall Man was dumbfounded. The color drained from both of their faces at a visible speed in that instant.