Chapter 76 - 69: Blood Sect Demon, Dual Attribute Beast Cultivator

Su Chen glanced at Wen Ruyu, drafted a mental script, swallowed his saliva, and said, "Just now, this creature suddenly appeared and tried to suck my blood. But midway... another even more formidable creature appeared, drained its blood completely, and just as it was about to suck mine, you all arrived..." Yue Dongbei’s breath hitched, his gaze becoming as deep and steady as water. With a heavy tone, he said, "It seems this Blood Sect has already forsaken both humanity and the Heavenly Dao. I’m afraid the Profound Cyan Continent is about to be embroiled in another storm of blood and chaos!" Su Chen’s expression changed slightly, but he heard Yue Dongbei continue, "Let’s go back. This is not a place to linger, and Zhi Chun and the others should have completed their investigation. Let’s return to meet them to prevent the children from growing anxious..." After speaking, he faced the courtyard and pressed his palms down forcefully. A boundless aura surged up suddenly, causing his hair and beard to flutter! "The townspeople outside the temple, you may come in!" This shout, full of vigor, left Su Chen’s ears ringing for half a minute. He lifted his head to look at Yue Dongbei, his eyes filled with a trace of admiration. Before long, the relatives of the deceased came pouring in, claiming the bodies. Amidst them, heart-wrenching wails continuously pierced the air, causing Su Chen’s heart to ache with discomfort. Upon their return to the inn from outside the town, the three main disciples of the Carefree Sect were already waiting inside. Seeing their master and mistress return, along with Su Chen and Huo Yunfei, they were all stunned. "Master, why did they come along too?" Even the usually astute eldest disciple, Chang Zhichun, was puzzled. Yue Dongbei’s face remained solemn, but he didn’t answer the question, asking instead, "Zhi Chun, what are the investigation results?" Chang Zhichun glanced meaningfully at Su Chen before sighing, "It’s all the same cause of death. Their bodies were drained of all vital blood. Each person’s neck bore two fang marks, likely the work of those scoundrels from the Blood Sect. However, from our examination, the depth of the bite marks varied, and the level of resistance encountered during the townfolk’s attacks differed, suggesting it wasn’t the work of a single individual." Yue Dongbei nodded in agreement, saying, "That’s also what I had initially believed. Later on, it turned out I was right. Your mistress and I joined forces to chase down a Blood Beast King-level master, but he managed to escape midway. When we returned, we found that he had circled back to Yongde Temple but was killed by someone, his death similar to that of the townspeople." He sighed and continued, "Su Chen was also present at the time. Fortunately, your mistress and I returned just in time, sparing him from losing his life..." Immediately, all the disciples of the Carefree Sect, along with the chosen youths, stared at Su Chen in astonishment, their eyes filled with curious expressions. Su Chen’s face flushed slightly, causing him to lower his head uneasily. In the crowd, Su Yu’s expression was tinged with jealousy, and resentment brewed in his heart. Damn you, Su Chen, you’re already currying favor with the master and mistress so quickly. Just wait; I’ll make sure you lose face in front of everyone! He couldn’t help but look toward Huo Yunfeng and Huo Yunxin, his brow clouded with bitterness. But he found Huo Yunfeng looking back at him with icy eyes, causing him to snort in anger and turn his head away. "Master, should we still return tomorrow morning?" Chang Zhichun asked. Yue Dongbei took a sip of tea, his expression faintly worried, "Someone capable of killing a Blood Beast King-level companion is not only terrifyingly powerful but has also long been consumed by ferocity and brutality. If we leave, these townspeople might suffer direly. Very well, Zhi Chun, tomorrow you will escort your juniors back to the Three Pure Ones Mountain. I will stay behind to eliminate this great menace." Chang Zhichun, wise and prudent, nodded immediately at these words, "Alright, Master, take care." Yue Dongbei suddenly smiled, a smile that was as light as tea aroma but reassuringly soothing, "Don’t worry. It’s been years since your master has found a worthy opponent. This time, let me have a good practice." Wen Ruyu shot him a playful look, chiding, "At your age, still so eager to compete, what if Ling’Er misses you?" "I’ll leave Ling’Er to you, my wife. I’ll eliminate this evil and rush back immediately." Wen Ruyu could only nod, then let out a gentle yawn, "I’ll go to my room to rest first, and you all should also get some rest early." Having said that, she ascended gracefully to the second floor of the inn. Once most of the disciples had departed, Yue Dongbei took another sip of tea and said to Chang Zhichun and the other two, "This journey is bound to be not so smooth. When you depart tomorrow, be sure to pay attention to the safety along the way and ensure the juniors’ welfare." The three, including Chang Zhichun, nodded but were not very concerned in their hearts. They were all masters of Beast Lord level and above, and had never been ambushed midway. Any such persons would have long been eradicated. "Yes, Master!" The three exchanged glances and responded out loud. Yue Dongbei glanced at the grand courtyard outside the inn and said plainly, "All of you should go back to rest; it’s getting late." With that, he stood up slowly and ascended the stairs to the second floor. Yet, when he reached the top of the stairs, he suddenly turned back, calling to Su Chen, who was still standing there, "Su Chen, you’ll be bunking with your senior and second senior brother tonight." Su Chen was taken aback, utterly confused. Leng Xing gave him a faint look, the corner of his mouth curling into a slight arc that made his proud demeanor appear even more compelling and prominent, "Su Chen, did you get into a disagreement with Master?" Su Chen’s heart trembled slightly, responding cautiously, "What’s up, Third Brother?" Leng Xing looked dismissively at Chang Zhichun and Niu Yuanshan, who was laughing aside, "They are the worst when it comes to sleep in our sect. It seems Master intended this to discipline you."