Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 353 - Blood Jade Beast

Liu Wuxie would be fine even if he stayed in the Abyssal Underground World for a year, but Jian Xing'er couldn't do the same. The abyssal energy was extremely harmful to her body.

If she stayed in the Abyssal Underground World for over half a month, she would gradually lose her will and become an abyssal devil.

Every year, many humans would turn into the abyssal devils and join forces with the local abyssal devils to lure humans in to kill.

Humans were forbidden to enter the Abyssal Underground World again within a month after their exit. This was because they had to clear the abyssal energy from their bodies.

The Blood Jade Beasts were cunning like Frost Demon Apes. They would roam around without a fixed location. Furthermore, the Frost Demon Ape would assault anyone they saw, regardless of humans or the abyssal devils. They liked to eat the flesh of humans and drink the blood of abyssal devils.

"Senior sister, where do the Blood Jade Beasts usually appear?" The two embarked on a journey, but they only had a little time left if they wandered around aimlessly.

"By the river!" The Blood Jade Beasts had a unique characteristic. They liked to stay in places with water, meaning places without water sources could be ignored. The Frost Demon Ape could be found as long as there was a water source.

"Alright. Let's head to the underground river." The underground river stretched from the first to the third level. The first level was relatively wide, making it troublesome to search. But the second level differed because the underground river was only one hundred meters long, stretching to the third level.

This meant the Blood Jade Beasts could be found in the hundred-meter-long section of the river.

They sped up and arrived before the river after half a day.

"We'll split up. I'll search upwards while you search downwards." Liu Wuxie decided to save time and split up.

Jian Xing'er agreed with that idea. After all, they would be fine if they didn't encounter abyssal devils in large groups.

When they split up, Liu Wuxie performed the Seven Dipper Steps and headed downstream. He executed Ghost Eye to capture the entire river in his eyes, and even the smallest corners and grass patches couldn't escape his vision.

Suddenly, a rustling sound emanated from the bush fifty meters away, accompanied by the sound of water splashing. It was an adult Blood Jade Beast relieving itself in the bush.

"An adult Blood Jade Beast!" Liu Wuxie muttered to himself, not daring to alert the Blood Jade Beast. This was because they were cunning and would flee immediately if they sensed someone around them.

The Blood Jade Beasts weren't very powerful but were hard to catch because they had no fixed territory and would flee upon encountering humans.

After the Blood Jade Beast was done peeing, it raised its head to look around. It was about the size of a fox with a pointed mouth and a pair of green eyes that gave off a cold luster.

The most valuable part of the Blood Jade Beast was its blood. The blood could be used for alchemy and other purposes.

Jian Xing'er approached, and Liu Wuxie quickly signaled her to halt. He knew the Blood Jade Beast would flee at the sound of human footsteps.

The Blood Jade Beasts were swift, and Liu Wuxie needed to move swiftly to keep up. This mission had been neglected for a month not because it was perilous, but due to its challenging nature.

Taking out array flags, Liu Wuxie threw them toward the two sides of the river. He planned on using the spiritual array to trap the Blood Jade Beast, and this was the best option.

Five array flags sealed the river's sides, leaving only one exit. This meant Liu Wuxie just had to wait there to catch it.

After completing his preparations, he swiftly approached the Blood Jade Beast. Each step on the black grass emitted a soft rustling noise, causing the Blood Jade Beast to immediately raise its head and scan its surroundings.

Upon spotting Liu Wuxie, the Blood Jade Beast attempted to dart towards the river, only to be repelled by an unseen force that left it momentarily disoriented. After regaining its composure, it staggered to its feet and hastily fled in a different direction.

However, it didn't take long before it bounced back again like earlier. This time, it hit the barrier even harder and began to bleed from its head.

The Blood Jade Beast finally panicked because it had never experienced this situation before. It felt as though an invisible wall was blocking its path.

It didn't take long for the Blood Jade Beast to be covered in blood after crashing left and right, letting out roars of distress.

When Jian Xing'er arrived from a distance, a smile rose on her lips when she saw this scene. She didn't expect the mission to go so smoothly and to catch a Blood Jade Beast so quickly.

"Junior brother, great skills!" Jian Xing'er was filled with admiration for Liu Wuxie. Not only was he talented in the martial path, but he was also well-versed in spiritual arrays, alchemy, and spiritual runes. If there was no surprise, Liu Wuxie should also know how to forge weapons. It made no sense that someone could learn so many things.

"Prepare to capture it!" Liu Wuxie took out a net and placed it at the exit, waiting for the Blood Jade Beast to enter.

The Blood Jade Beast wrestled desperately before charging towards Liu Wuxie. Yet, as it dashed forward, it was ensnared in a net and began thrashing furiously. This net had been crafted from special materials meticulously prepared by Liu Wuxie beforehand.

With a wave of his hand, all the array flags vanished, and Liu Wuxie was left with only the final mission.

"Brat, hand over the Blood Jade Beast!" Just when Liu Wuxie and Jian Xing'er were about to leave, a cold voice came behind them, sending chills down their spines.

Liu Wuxie and Jian Xing'er were startled to discover someone had slipped behind them unnoticed. They feared they might've met an unknown fate if this mysterious figure had intended to ambush them.

When they turned around, they saw a skinny face before them.

"Senior Brother Mu!" Jian Xing'er exclaimed, recognizing this youth.

Once the youth was identified, a displeased expression crossed his face, accompanied by a fleeting hint of hesitation in his eyes.

Liu Wuxie began to examine this person. This person was powerful and cultivated in the fourth level of the Heavenly Dipper Realm. There was no question he was an elite, and judging from Jian Xing'er's admiration, he held a high status in the sect.

"You know me?" The youth frowned.

"You might've forgotten, but we joined the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion together." Jian Xing'er had joined the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion simultaneously with this youth. But there were too many people then, and only those with high talents were remembered.

"Oh!" The man nodded, but he still couldn't recall Jian Xing'er.

"Senior Brother Mu, this is Junior Brother Liu Wuxie. He's an outer disciple of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion." Jian Xing'er soon introduced the two. The youth was called Mu Yongyuan, an Earth Force Peak's disciple. He had reached the fourth level of the Heavenly Dipper Realm in just two years, proving his extraordinary talent.

"I need the Blood Jade Beast. Can you let me have it? I can buy it with spirit stones." Mu Yongyuan looked at Liu Wuxie. He urgently needed the Blood Jade Beast and hoped Liu Wuxie could give it to him.

Liu Wuxie showed displeasure because Mu Yongyuan had kept an aloof attitude since his appearance, even ignoring Jian Xing'er's greetings.

"How many spirit stones are you offering then?" Liu Wuxie showed a hint of disdain in his eyes. Was the fourth level of the Heavenly Dipper Realm powerful? Ever since he had reached the eighth level of the True Core Realm, even those in the fifth level of the Heavenly Dipper Realm couldn't pose any threat to him.

"I only have five thousand spirit stones on me, and I can give them all to you." Mu Yongyuan took out all the spirit stones he had on him, intending to exchange them for the Blood Jade Beast.

While five thousand spirit stones could be substantial for other outer disciples, to Liu Wuxie, it was insignificant.

Jian Xing'er frowned because she knew Liu Wuxie had used three hundred thousand spirit stones in his breakthrough. Why would he care about five thousand?

"I'm sorry, but I have no intention of selling." Liu Wuxie shook his head. He had no intention of selling even if Mu Yongyuan offered a hundred thousand spirit stones.

His reply naturally made Mu Yongyuan displeased. He was only willing to negotiate since they were fellow disciples of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. He would've snatched the Blood Jade Beast over if they weren't disciples of the same sect.

"Senior sister, let's go!" Liu Wuxie wanted to leave with Jian Xing'er for the last mission, which was to capture a Profound Yin Butterfly.

Jian Xing'er glanced at Mu Yongyuan before following behind Liu Wuxie. Before meeting Liu Wuxie, Mu Yongyuan was her target of admiration, but everything had changed now.

"Stop right there!" Mu Yongyuan roared just when Liu Wuxie and Jian Xing'er took a few steps.

"Senior Brother Mu, what else can I do for you?" Liu Wuxie sneered. Was Mu Yongyuan planning on snatching it from him?

"I require the Blood Jade Beast, and I must obtain it at any cost," Mu Yongyuan declared in a tone devoid of emotion. He had no intention of allowing Liu Wuxie to depart without surrendering the creature today.

"What a joke. The Blood Jade Beast is also important to me!" Liu Wuxie sneered. This mission might’ve only been worth thirty points, but he didn't care. But he loathed Mu Yongyuan's high-and-mighty attitude.

Since Mu Yongyuan's arrival, he had maintained a haughty demeanor and exhibited a cold attitude, even when greeted by Jian Xing'er. Did he truly consider himself above others?

"Are you really not willing to let me have it?" Mu Yongyuan's voice became cold, causing the surrounding atmosphere to become tense. This meant that a battle was inevitable.

"We're fellow disciples of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion; let's negotiate. There are multiple Blood Jade Beasts here, and I'm confident Senior Brother Mu can capture one himself," Jian Xing'er intervened, siding with Liu Wuxie to prevent the situation from escalating further.

"Since there are others available, you can capture another while I take this one," Mu Yongyuan's voice hardened, dismissing Jian Xing'er's suggestion outright.

"If I have no intention of giving it to you, are you going to snatch it from us?" Liu Wuxie handed the Blood Jade Beast over to Jian Xing'er. It was impossible to store living things in the interspatial pouch, and the Blood Jade Beast would die if he did. He needed a beast pouch if he wanted to store living things.

"Do you have a choice?" Mu Yongyuan finally dropped his last pretense. He was in the fourth level of the heavenly Dipper Realm and hadn't taken Liu Wuxie seriously from the start. He had talked to them because they were from the same sect.

"Since that's the case, let's cut the crap and fight!" Liu Wuxie couldn't be bothered to waste time with Mu Yongyuan anymore.

"You want to fight me?" Mu Yongyuan laughed as though he had heard the funniest joke. Someone in the True Core Realm dared to challenge him?

"Is there a problem with that?" Lu Wuxie replied and vanished, swinging his blade towards Mu Yongyuan. When his blade descended, Mu Yongyuan finally knew he had misjudged Liu Wuxie's strength.