"What?"
Hearing the coachman's warning, the Young Nobleman's face changed.
The carriage ground to a halt.
The four servants tightly guarded the four corners of the carriage.
Their faces were tense as they scanned the surroundings vigilantly.
At this moment, the carriage was on a silent ancient road.
Low trees lined the path on all sides.
Aside from the wind rustling through the leaves, there was no other sound.
However, the middle-aged coachman could clearly sense a strong Demonic Qi (In the novel, Qi is a source of energy that can be sensed by cultivators.) hidden in the surroundings.
And the cultivation base behind it was definitely not weak.
Demon Beasts were not uncommon in the Heavenly Martial Empire, as the empire bordered the Myriad Demon Kingdom.
The Myriad Demon Kingdom was a paradise for the Demon Race.
Although the empire had launched several campaigns to exterminate demons within its borders, they were never fully effective.
Encountering Demon Beasts in the wild was a relatively high probability event.
However, everyone in this group (except for Quinn Ye) was a cultivator. Yet, these Demon Beasts still dared to approach.
This meant the hidden beasts were confident in their strength.
Quinn opened his eyes. He couldn't sleep anymore.
He looked at the Young Nobleman. She was already gripping a sword, her beautiful eyes scanning out the window.
"What kind of luck is this?"
Quinn groaned internally.
I am so unlucky.
Why does everything happen to me?
I hope they don't fight. Even if they fight, please don't involve me.
The middle-aged coachman took a deep breath.
"We are from the Xiao Family of Northern River. Please grant us passage and do not make things difficult for us."
He revealed their background, hoping to deter the hidden beasts with his family's name.
"The Xiao Family of Northern River?"
Quinn mumbled.
He had never heard of it.
But if anyone else were here, they would have been shocked by this name.
Northern River was not within the Heavenly Martial Empire. It was in the far north, beyond the borders.
There were no nations like the Heavenly Martial Empire there.
Only countless Martial Arts Clans and Sects.
Northern River was a chaotic place.
And this so-called Xiao Family was a first-rate powerhouse in Northern River.
If placed in the Heavenly Martial Empire, they would be an existence comparable to the Three Great Sects.
On a barren hill not far from the carriage.
A pitch-black Bear Demon was gnawing on the carcass of a wild boar.
Next to the Bear Demon was a Wolf Demon.
"Xiao Family of Northern River? Why are people from the Xiao Family running around inside the Heavenly Martial Empire?"
The Wolf Demon muttered while chewing on the boar's head.
The Bear Demon curled his lip. "Who cares? Since they entered our territory, they should leave their lives behind."
"True. No matter how powerful the Xiao Family is, they wouldn't dare to act presumptuously here."
The Wolf Demon chuckled.
The two Demon Beasts stood up and released their auras.
Instantly, the group around the carriage became even more nervous.
"At least Condensing Core Stage!"
"And more than one!"
The coachman's face turned pale.
He was a Condensing Core cultivator, but only at the Early Stage.
But the Demonic Qi coming from all directions suggested these beasts were at least at the Mid Stage.
If there were only one, he could handle it.
But now there were two. He was outmatched.
He could only hope these beasts would fear the name of the Xiao Family.
Big Fuzz lay next to the coachman, yawning boredly.
Inside the carriage, the Bald Rabbit in Quinn's arms twitched its ears.
Rabbit: "Brother Dog, seems like there are two blind fools nearby."
Dog: "I know."
Rabbit: "Should we act?"
Dog: "No need."
Rabbit: "Why?"
Dog: "Too much trouble."
Rabbit: "What if those two guys come over?"
Dog: "They won't."
Rabbit: "Why?"
Dog: "Because they want to live."
Rabbit: "..."
The Bear Demon and Wolf Demon were gradually approaching.
But just then.
The Wolf Demon suddenly stopped.
"Why do I smell... another Demon's scent?"
The Wolf Demon sniffed the air, looking suspicious.
The Bear Demon sniffed too.
"Where? Are you mistaken?"
The Wolf Demon sniffed again and found the scent had vanished.
"Maybe I was too sensitive."
The two beasts hesitated no longer and charged directly in front of the carriage.
"Protect the Young Miss!"
The coachman shouted. He jumped off the carriage first to face the two beasts.
The four servants guarded the carriage tightly from behind.
But judging by their trembling, they were clearly terrified.
Quinn lifted the curtain and saw the two Demon Beasts.
"It's over. It's over. I'm really going to die here."
Quinn looked depressed.
The Young Nobleman's face also turned pale.
"You should run," she said to Quinn.
Quinn froze, then got angry.
"Are you trying to make me go down there and attract their attention?"
Young Nobleman: "..."
I was genuinely trying to let you escape. Why do you think I'm using you as bait?
"Two friends, we are from the Xiao Family of Northern River..."
Before the coachman could finish, the Bear Demon charged.
The coachman had no choice but to fight.
Bang!!!
Just one exchange, and the coachman was forced to retreat repeatedly.
The Bear Demon grinned savagely.
"You have some skill."
The Wolf Demon stepped forward.
"Let me handle this."
Whoosh!
The Wolf Demon attacked with extreme speed. Its claws tore through the air, whistling as they slashed.
The coachman roared, pushing out both palms with surging spiritual energy.
He blocked the wolf claws.
But bloody scratches appeared on his palms.
"Attack together. Don't waste time," the Bear Demon roared.
The two beasts prepared to attack simultaneously.
The coachman looked tragic and resolved.
"Young Miss, I will go first!"
He charged toward the Wolf and Bear, disregarding his own life.
He intended to stall them with his life to buy time for his Miss to escape.
At the same time, on the carriage, Big Fuzz sat up straight and looked at the two Demon Beasts.
At that moment.
The Bear Demon and Wolf Demon felt an unimaginable pressure descend upon them.
It was as if a Demon Emperor had arrived.
Instantly, their bodies went stiff. They couldn't move a muscle.
The coachman, however, felt nothing.
Instead, he was surprised. Why did these two beasts suddenly stop moving? Why do they look so terrified?
Did my aura intimidate them?
This is a good chance!
The coachman didn't hesitate. He struck with his palms repeatedly.
Bang! Bang!!!
The Wolf Demon and Bear Demon vomited blood and flew backward. They had no ability to fight back at all.
The middle-aged man looked at his hands in shock.
"Am I... actually this strong?"
He couldn't believe it.
According to logic, either one of these beasts should have been hard for him to handle.
But now, he seemed to be completely dominating them.
The Wolf Demon and Bear Demon were beaten to the ground.
They tried to get up.
But the pressure descended again, crushing them so hard they couldn't breathe, let alone stand.
"There is a Demon King! There is a Demon King here!"
The two beasts were horrified, but they couldn't make a single sound!