Chapter 55 Hero Saves Beauty

Chapter 55: Hero Saves Beauty

Her injuries were serious, but the situation was unclear, so she couldn't rush to heal. Struggling, she went outside and saw someone by the stream. She walked over and saw a person sitting on a rock by the bank, bare feet soaking in the water, holding a fishing rod and leisurely basking in the sun.

Though angered by the thought of him touching her body, she also understood he was providing aid. She suppressed her anger and spoke, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for saving my life. I am Li Derong. Dare I ask Fellow Daoist's name!"

Wang Hao had noticed her arrival earlier but just waited for her to speak first. He put down his fishing rod, stood up, and turned around. "Fairy Li, you're awake?"

"How is it you?"

"Correct, it's me!"

"Hah, no wonder. It makes sense that it's you!" Li Derong gritted her teeth, squeezing out the words. Recalling their previous two encounters, she thought he had changed, but it turned out nature was hard to change. Recalling her niece during the competition at Wang Family Ridge, whose clothes were burned and disheveled, plus later hearing his reputation in the marketplace, Li Derong couldn't help suspecting he took advantage of treating her wounds!

Hearing her tone was off, Wang Hao frowned and quickly explained, "Fairy Li, are you misunderstanding something? At that time, I was merely treating your wounds. I didn't..."

Li Derong refused to listen to his explanation and angrily said, "You know yourself what kind of person you are. You saved me twice, and I, Li Derong, am not an ungrateful person. I'll let you off temporarily, but the next time we meet, we will definitely exchange moves!"

Wang Hao was speechless. He thought previously that Li Derong wasn't an unreasonable person; how did she become like this? He was unaware he had touched her reverse scale. If he hadn't foolishly helped bandage her, her attitude would definitely have turned a hundred and eighty degrees.

"You disappeared two years ago. Have you always been here?" Li Derong also didn't want to talk much but needed to clarify the situation here.

Wang Hao nodded. "Yes, I've been trapped here since two years ago! Instead, how did Fellow Daoist Li end up here?"

"I have my own reasons. You don't need to know."

Well, conversation is impossible. He originally wanted to inform her about the Condensing Essence Fruit matter and enlist Li Derong's high combat power. With her at the ninth layer of Qi Refining, the three of them should have great hope to defeat the Jasper Pool demon beast. Even if they couldn't kill it, stealing the Condensing Essence Fruit was possible. Unfortunately, the other party was angry now. Informing her might not lead to cooperation and could cause other complications. He must obtain the Condensing Essence Fruit seeds; he couldn't risk such danger.

"Then let's discuss it later. Fellow Daoist Li looks heavily injured; better to go heal first!" Wang Hao said calmly. Since the other party had a cold face, he also wasn't going to fawn over her. Each would live their own lives. Waiting until Wang Yanfeng exited seclusion to talk to her would probably be better than doing it himself.

Li Derong originally wanted to inquire clearly about the situation here before going into seclusion for healing, but thinking about her body being touched, she felt disgust. Plus, with his attitude, how could she be willing to talk more?

She hatefully said, "No need for Fellow Daoist's concern," and returned to the wooden hut, venting by slamming the door shut forcefully.

"That's my room!" he muttered. "What is going on? Do cultivators also like to make unreasonable trouble?"

"Forget it, I'll build another house later!" He helplessly shook his head.

He built another wooden hut and started seclusion again. The Condensing Essence Fruit's ripening was still several years away, and the canyon map had already recorded no exit. Naturally, he was not afraid she would leave. He would let her cool off for a period and wait for her temper to subside, then talk.

He said seclusion, but in a single wooden hut with no soundproofing formations, he could sense her movements. Over the next few months, he noticed she frequently went out, sometimes returning in two or three days, sometimes half a month. Presumably, she was unwilling to be trapped and sought a way out.

The last time, she had been gone for a month and had yet to return. "Bad, the woman went to Jasper Pool!"

Suddenly, he stood up. He had also checked the canyon's other side and only walked a few thousand li to a dead end. Being absent for a month, the only possible direction was the Jasper Pool side.

"Really finding trouble!" He helplessly sighed. "Must find her. If something happens to her, relying on Eighth Uncle alone will make it difficult to handle the fish demon!"

He went outside and saw Wang Yanfeng was still in seclusion, presumably planning to break through to the ninth layer of Qi Refining before exiting. He didn't disturb him, called the Golden-Eyed Duck over, and rode it, setting off towards Jasper Pool together. Duck, man, and beast took turns resting, faster than simply walking on feet alone. He calculated that due to the unfamiliar terrain, her travel would be slower than his. He believed that in half a month, he should catch up.

Approximately five hundred li from Jasper Pool, he hurried his steps but suddenly halted, then urgently summoned the Golden-Eyed Duck to ride because, through the map, he discovered the boss showed abnormal activity. It was obvious who caused the trouble. He easily guessed it. "Must not overestimate one's abilities!"

He knew some formidable Qi Refining cultivators could kill higher-tier demonic beasts, which was quite formidable. The problem was the fish demon was two tiers higher. Could a small clan cultivator kill an enemy two tiers higher? Don't joke.

Li Derong was currently fighting the fish demon. Her clothes were disheveled, faintly visible bloodstains marked her, and the corners of her mouth were bleeding. Obviously, she had suffered considerable losses earlier.

After she finished healing, she went outside and found Wang Hao in seclusion, thus exploring a way out herself. Previous attempts yielded nothing. She learned the canyon was relatively safe on one end. The other end quickly reached an end. She prepared thoroughly and headed towards the Jasper Pool side. After continuous travel for over a month and seeing no end, she almost gave up, thinking of returning. She needed to ask to see his face, but she persisted and finally arrived at the pool, discovering the Condensing Essence Fruit.

Pleasantly surprised, without thinking, she stepped across the water, unaware her movements had long ago alerted the Tier 2 fish demon. The ambush inflicted serious injuries. If not for the family giving her a Tier 2 protective talisman, a single strike could have taken her life. Now, forget picking the Condensing Essence Fruit; escaping the pool became a luxury.

Riding at full speed, Wang Hao could faintly hear sounds of fighting. Seems she's still alive. Indeed impressive! Her arrogance also has capital.

He wanted to make a dashing descent, a hero saving the beauty. Unfortunately, rushing the journey, his whole appearance was travel-worn and extremely bedraggled. Plus, carrying a person, the Golden-Eyed Duck cannot fly too high. Even if he wanted to see her begging for help, what expression would she have? But upon meeting her, seeing her red robes stained with blood becoming glaring, he disregarded personal grievances, gathered his energy, and loudly shouted: "Bold monster, dare you harm people before me? Take my move!"

He acted imposing enough and also recklessly threw a pile of talismans. It actually attracted attention. However, Tier 1 talismans against a Tier 2 Mid-Grade demonic beast were like scratching an itch when hitting its body; they couldn't even break the skin. It didn't even need to dodge.

Boom! A series of explosions sounded, raising a mist.

Li Derong was also smart. Seeing someone successfully attracted its attention, she hurriedly gathered her full strength to flee outside.

When the mist dispersed, the fish demon realized it was deceived. Wang Hao was merely standing far away; he didn't approach. The other prey was escaping. Furious, it roared and spat a huge water ball attack towards him. If hit, he would be dead or crippled!