Chapter 17 - 17 17 Patrolling the Mountains (Vote and Follow Request)

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Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Patrolling the Mountains (Vote and Follow Request) Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Patrolling the Mountains (Vote and Follow Request) “Bang” A white figure, thrown backward in flight. It hit the ground hard, raising dust and stones. The White Fox struggled to rise from the pit, its snow-white fur stained scarlet with blood. Yet it still propped up its injured body, issuing a low growl from its throat, crouching, with its fur bristling. It stared intently at the monster before it. A humanoid head covered with snake scales, yet with leg-like appendages similar to those of a spider. A dark, shiny gold color emanated cold iron light, especially at the tips, where the claw-like knives were slicing the surrounding bushes and rocks into shreds. At this moment, the beast was in a frenzy, brandishing its fierce claws wildly in the air. For in the sky above, a golden-furred Little Squirrel, with its belly bulging, floated midair, spewing like a cannon at the spider monster... Fist-sized pine cones! “Bang bang bang” Each pine cone shot out like bullets, hitting the monster’s body. The damage was slight, but the insult was severe. And this spider monster, seemingly in a state of confusion, not fully conscious, was driven into a furious rage. Suddenly, the monster cut a bush with its sharp legs, sweeping towards the somewhat complacent Little Squirrel. “Slap” The squirrel was violently knocked to the ground and even bounced a few times before rolling to a cave entrance and stopping. “Squeak squeak” The little one tried to rise but rolled on the ground, emitting weakened squeaks. Behind it was a mother and daughter with faces full of panic. The woman, holding her daughter, saw both the White Fox and the Little Squirrel being injured by the monster while trying to save them, her heart greatly shaken! Just then, one sharp leg of the spider monster was about to viciously stab at the leading White Fox. At this moment, the woman, suppressing her fear, picked up a stone and hurled it at the spider monster, crying out in despair. “If you want to kill, come at me!” But this was undoubtedly like an egg striking a rock. Yet it successfully enraged the clearly unintelligent spider monster. Its sharp claws, piercing the air, suddenly changed direction, shooting towards the woman. “Mother!” The daughter screamed in tears. And the woman closed her eyes. Yet time passed, one second, two seconds... Time seemed to freeze. The woman’s heart, once filled with sorrow and despair, gradually became perplexed. The anticipated severe pain, death, had yet to come. She opened her eyes. But she witnessed an unforgettable scene! That house-sized spider monster, as if sliced by something, its huge body astonishingly split down the middle. And as the gap in the cut grew wider, a figure in green clothes with a straw hat emerged from the bottom of the slope. “Boom” The monster’s body, split by a single sword strike, collapsed to the ground, with its sanguine green blood “sizzing” around, foul-smelling. Chen Yuan had finally arrived, his Sword Qi filled the sky, cleaving the monster into halves. He approached the White Fox, looking down from above, then slowly crouching. He reached out, touching towards the wounds of the White Fox, exhaling a white breath. Then he stroked its head. His expression turned gentle. “Well done!” The White Fox “whined,” its body trembling slightly, then gradually accepting Chen Yuan’s touch, slowly closing its eyes. At this time, “squeak squeak” sounds arose. Chen Yuan looked at the Little Squirrel shakily standing up not far away, with one hand beckoning, he brought it over and blew a breath of white air, treating its wounds. Then, he placed the little one on his shoulder. After which, he stood up and walked over to the mother and daughter who were now somewhat anxiously watching him. The woman, pulling her daughter, quickly knelt down. “Great benefactor, you saved my daughter and me, thank you.” The woman kowtowed repeatedly, her voice filled with weeping, as she kept thanking him. At that moment, a gentle breeze picked her and her daughter up. “Don’t thank me, thank these two if you’re going to thank anyone!” “Without these two little ones, I wouldn’t have been able to save you both in time!” Chen Yuan pointed to the White Fox that followed him and the Little Squirrel clutching his shoulder. The mother and daughter looked towards the two little demons, their hearts deeply moved. “Thank you!” The White Fox showed no reaction, merely silent as it followed Chen Yuan closely, cherishing the Military Officer Captain’s fondness for it. Meanwhile, the Little Squirrel on Chen Yuan’s shoulder stood up, its front paws placed on its waist, belly thrust forward, chittering away. It seemed to be flaunting its earlier bravery. This amusing sight lightened the mood slightly. Chen Yuan smiled, then turned to the mother and daughter, “Did you come from Yunlu County?” The woman nodded, then couldn’t help but show a sorrowful expression: “Demon monsters are ravaging the city, many people have died, and the County Magistrate ordered a lockdown. We sneaked out of the city, but in these desolate mountains, more demon monsters are wreaking havoc, consuming many travelers.” “Thanks to our savior, otherwise, we mother and daughter couldn’t have escaped these great mountains!” Saying so, she was about to kowtow and express her gratitude again! Chen Yuan waved his hand, realizing that something different was stirring in Yunlu County this time. People were fleeing in droves, seeking refuge in Langdang Mountain. This incited the local demons to stir, daring to roam in daylight. This was something he would never allow! A sharp gleam flashed in his eyes before it faded, he looked at the mother and daughter, “We’re not far from Qingshan County now, I have a favor to ask.” The woman shook her head repeatedly. “Please, there’s no need to hesitate, just say it!” Chen Yuan got straight to the point, looking at the two little demons, “These two little ones are injured, you and your daughter could take refuge in Qingshan County, and along the way send these two little creatures to my home,” “He’ll lead you there!” Saying so, he signaled to the White Fox. At that moment, “Chitter chitter,” The Little Squirrel on his shoulder chirped incessantly, then pointed at itself with a paw. It seemed to communicate something. The typically docile White Fox seemed to stumble upon hearing it, whining urgently. Chen Yuan was accustomed to these two little creatures’ nonsensical chatter. He wasn’t too concerned. And the woman hastily agreed. Chen Yuan entrusted the task to her, then with a leap, he disappeared from sight. He had more pressing matters to attend to. Yunlu County was in chaos, and the creatures of Langdang Mountain were starting to disobey! He activated the Tiger Talisman within his Mud Ball, triggering several animal-shaped seals. “Obey my command!” Then, with a thought, he ordered a patrol of the mountain. And in various places where Langdang Mountain bordered Chaoyunlu County, Mountain Cats, wild boars, flying birds, and various other small animals emerged from their nests. Then they darted in the direction of Purple Cloud Mountain County and into the dense mountainous woods. ... On a mountain path, a large python with green and blue patterns was racing along it. Ahead, a group of panicked refugees were screaming and scattering in all directions. The giant snake opened its gaping maw wide, and with a swift dip of its head, it swallowed a person whole. Then, its thirty to forty-foot-long body rolled over, and with a flick of its tail, One person was struck harshly and smashed against the mountainside, becoming nothing more than a pile of mush. Just as this villainous snake wreaked havoc and cruelly slaughtered the refugees, A streak of sword light came soaring through the air. It decapitated the fierce snake head in one swift strike. Following that, a figure in green clothes flashed down the mountain path and then disappeared! (ps: Handsome voters, keep reading, I’m talking about you)

Chapter 17 - 17 17 Patrolling the Mountains (Vote and Follow Request)

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