Chapter 25: Spirit Beast Demon Dan (Part 2)
Li Ranno knew that in the depths of the valley's dense forest, spiritual beasts were usually found in groups, so it was a rare opportunity to encounter this lone Iron Beast.
The growth of the Iron Beast is slow, and this Iron Beast in front of us is only equivalent to the energy of a three-layered Jingyuan. However, it still makes those seven people tired of responding, which shows how powerful the spiritual beast is. Those seven people don't know how long it will take to completely cut down this Iron Beast.
Li Ran was secretly calculating whether to go over now and help the seven people kill the Iron Beast, so that he could have a reason to get a share of the demon dan. Even if it was just a small piece of demon dan, it would be extremely beneficial for him. However, looking at the seven people who had clearly noticed him, their attack frequency suddenly increased, apparently they didn't want outsiders to come and take a share of the spoils.
Will I be attacked by them if I go there suddenly?
Li Ran hesitated in his heart, walked around the ancient tree, and took two more steps forward.
Those seven people in the battle saw Li Ran's slow approach out of the corner of their eyes, and they were all extremely anxious.
They were most afraid of being discovered by others during the battle and having their results snatched away. Unexpectedly, what they feared came true. A short and stout man with a knife had his face twitching with fear, distracted by Li Ran's knife, and his hand holding the knife hesitated subconsciously.
At this moment, the iron beast endured a few more knives on its back, and with a loud snort, it swung its long horns at the short fat man. The sharp edge of the horn was sharper than the sword of a master swordsman, and in an instant, a dark light flashed by, causing the short fat man to become flustered and almost get his intestines pierced through, scaring him into hastily jumping aside. The iron beast's four hooves were like the wind, taking advantage of the chaos to dash forward through the gap and madly gallop away.
The seven people behind saw the duck flying away and frantically chased after it in a state of utter disarray.
The iron beast knew the situation was critical and made a desperate effort to rush forward, but it happened to be in the direction of Li Ran's knife.
The earth was shaking with a loud rumble.
The iron beast's eyes turned red, and it saw another frail person blocking its path ahead. It didn't even have time to change direction, lowering its head with sharp horns at the ready, preparing to charge straight through. The speed was too fast, a gust of fierce wind rushed towards Li Feng, and the people behind him saw that this pale and thin old man was about to be splattered with blood, their eyes widening in unison.
Li Ruo Knife stood there motionless, watching as the sharp horns of the Iron Beast were about to pierce his body. With a "Ka" sound, he pressed the card slot, and the long sword flew out. As the Iron Beast rushed to his side, his figure swiftly turned like a ghost, and the Iron Beast brushed past Li Ruo Knife's side in a flash.
In mid-air, a cyan light flashed like lightning, and a sword accurately pierced the Iron Beast's eye into its brain.
The momentum of the iron beast was too strong, and Li Ran's knife was swung around twice before he stabilized his body. After the iron beast rushed out several meters again, it crashed into an ancient tree with a loud bang, its entire spirit and energy disappeared, and it slid to the ground softly.
Li Ran's sword struck and killed the Iron Beast with a single blow.
Feeling the power and speed just now, Li Ran's heart was both shocked and delighted. After breaking through to the fourth realm of Jingyuan Jin, his swordsmanship became even more rounded and effortless, his strength almost having a qualitative leap, the might of one sword being so miraculous that it could instantly kill the massive Iron Beast.
Of course, there is also an element of luck in it, but the speed and power of this sword are undeniable.
Li Ranno walked over and pulled the long sword out of the iron beast's brain, by this time the seven people behind had already rushed over and surrounded Li Ranno with a whoosh.
That short and stout man with a scar on his face stepped forward and blocked Li Ran's path, saying coldly:
"This brother, this strange beast was seen by us first, we all fought with it for a long time. Please be careful and leave quickly, lest the swords not see clearly and everyone's face be torn apart."
Three people followed the short and stout man to block Li Nian's knife, while several others took out sharp blades and with a swift motion cut open the belly of the iron beast. A tall and sturdy man frowned as he inserted his hand into the bloody flesh, but suddenly his face lit up with joy, and with a strong pull, a pale golden bead the size of a pigeon egg was pulled out, still stained with crimson blood.
The pearl's luster is introverted, deep and pure, as if it contains a heart-throbbing energy within.
Li Ruo saw this scene and was moved, saying lightly:
"You saw the Iron Beast, but you couldn't capture it. In the end, I was the one who killed it. And yet, you're driving me away? It's unreasonable and unjust."
The short and stout man's eyebrows stood up, holding the knife in his hand, pointing straight at Li Ran, coldly shouting:
"Kid, don't toast without drinking or you'll be punished with a penalty drink. If you don't scram, you'll be in for it soon..."
Just then, a pale-faced man behind turned around and glared at the short fat man, shouting:
"Dragon's origin, how can you talk like this."
The short and stout man looked somewhat intimidated, slightly shrinking his body, lowering the knife, and grunting.
A man with a fair complexion walked up to the front in big strides, stood beside the short and stout one, looked at Li Ruo Dao, and revealed a hint of a smile on his face. He cupped his hands together in greeting towards Li Ruo Dao:
"This brother, I spoke too rashly and said some unpleasant things, please don't mind. This Iron Beast was indeed brought out from the dense forest by our team after much difficulty and hardship. Otherwise, who would dare say they could kill an Iron Beast in the dense forest? Our small team's contribution to this matter is undeniable."
However, it is also a fact that Brother will kill the Iron Beast. How about this, I'll propose a compromise. This Iron Beast's demon core is roughly the size of a pigeon egg. Let's smash it open and divide it into eight portions. We can give one portion to Brother, what do you think?
Li Rendao nodded secretly, having a good impression of this fair-skinned man. Even getting such a small share was a gain for Li Rendao.
He had the herbs to refine the Demon Dan in his hand, and after getting the Demon Dan, he could directly use it to increase his strength. Drinking the medicinal soup from the gourd on his back, then eating all the remaining Ti Shou Wu and Safflower, plus this small piece of Demon Dan, might allow him to break through to the fifth realm of Jingyuan Qi.
"Good!"
Li Ran nodded in agreement.
The short and stout man next to him was apparently very dissatisfied, casting a cold glance at Li Feng, who was muttering to himself on the side.
"Hmph, a scrawny old man, I can knock him dead with one punch. What's the point of us using so much effort and then having to share it with this old codger? We'd be better off sending him packing with a knife."
That short and stout fellow is really pitiful, the elixir is precious, only one-eighth of its original size, taking it out would be worth over ten taels of gold. Judging from his temperament, he could have directly punched Li Ran's knife flying, really can't understand what big brother was thinking.
The man with a fair complexion and a smooth face waved his hand towards the back and said:
"Third Elder, don't be stunned, shatter the demon pellet."
"Alright, big brother."
The tall and sturdy man reluctantly agreed with a murmur.
