The horrific screams echoed throughout the eastern forest of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, making even Xiao Yan, who was several miles away, gasp in cold air.
The piercing screams were extremely intimidating; just hearing them invoked an unprecedented sense of fear.
Xiao Yan clicked his tongue and said, "Teacher... what's going on? Why did it suddenly become like that over there..."
Standing beside Xiao Yan was an old man dressed in a white robe with flowing sleeves, his face aged but exceptionally kind.
His profound eyes, though exuding an aged aura, could not conceal his wisdom, as if he had experienced countless changes.
Even he was deeply moved.
"These are human screams. I didn't expect it to be so dreadful."
Xiao Yan swallowed his saliva and couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, should we go take a look?"
The latter nodded; he also wanted to see what had happened.
But when the two arrived, what greeted their eyes was a scene that almost made them vomit uncontrollably. Madam Lan was currently surrounded by dozens of Composite Apes, and what they were doing, everyone probably already knew.
Composite Apes are also Demonic Beasts living in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, with strength only at the First or Second Rank. These Demonic Beasts don't have much lethality but are still intimidating.
However, under normal circumstances, no one would provoke them.
Moreover, Composite Apes are naturally cunning and never fight against stronger opponents.
If they see an opponent stronger than themselves, they will choose to hide.
The primary targets of Composite Apes are women, especially those with weak strength. Their main purpose is to vent their desires.
Now that they were targeted, they would naturally endure unimaginable torment.
However, Xiao Yan also saw the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's henchmen who had been chasing them, and his heart was filled with terror.
"Oh my god... Teacher, are Composite Apes also interested in men?"
"Uh..."
Yao Chen fell silent.
This was also the first time he had seen Composite Apes venting on men, and it seemed they were quite comfortable... Suddenly, Yao Chen's pupils constricted because he actually saw the Amethyst Winged Lion King, who had already transformed into human form.
He immediately pushed Xiao Yan's head down and simultaneously attached his Soul Power around Xiao Yan's body to prevent him from being discovered by the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
He spoke in a deep voice, "So that's how it is. For many years, I've never heard of Demonic Beasts being interested in men. It turns out it was orchestrated by the Amethyst Winged Lion King."
"Amethyst Winged Lion King?" Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat. Hearing this name, he almost fell to the ground. That was a Sixth-Tier Magical Beast that even Dou Huangs held in awe.
"What I didn't expect was that the Amethyst Winged Lion King actually obtained such a great Opportunity, acquiring a seventh-grade form transformation pill!"
"Transformation Pill..."
Xiao Yan cautiously poked his head out from behind the tree, his eyes filled with shock.
"That's right. The Transformation Pill might be useless to humans, but for Demonic Beasts, it's a true treasure. Any Demonic Beast that consumes it can completely shed its beast form, gaining a long lifespan and a Heaven-Defying Medicinal Pill for human Cultivation talent!"
Yao Chen's expression was solemn. He didn't understand why the Amethyst Winged Lion King, who couldn't advance just a while ago, had suddenly transformed into a human and even seemed to have increased its Rank after disappearing for a few days.
What exactly happened during that time?
After observing for a while, Yao Chen took Xiao Yan and left the place. It was too dangerous here; a slight carelessness could lead to death on the spot, so it was better to leave as soon as possible.
The battle continued until late at night. He Meng and the others had already died on the spot, and Madam Lan was still alive, but utterly motionless, like a controlled Puppet, left to their mercy.
Her voice was hoarse, unable to make any sound.
Jiang Cheng also emerged from the peach forest, looking at the ravaged battlefield, and couldn't help but marvel at the Composite Apes' stamina, which had not ceased from morning till night; it was truly nauseating.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King walked over and respectfully said, "Master, you've arrived."
Jiang Cheng nodded, "That's enough. Such torment goes against the Heavenly Dao. Just kill them."
The Amethyst Winged Lion King nodded heavily. Since the Master had said so, how could he continue to torment these fellows? He slapped away the Composite Apes that were still charging, then grabbed Madam Lan, who was already on her last breath and covered in strange substances.
"Master grants you death, aren't you grateful?!"
Madam Lan cast a grateful look, then silently shed a line of hot tears. She could no longer control her body and finally breathed her last.
Jiang Cheng no longer paid attention to the other party but slowly turned around, shaking his head at the destroyed peach trees. Mistakes must be punished!
Regardless of gender, if one violates the rules, even if an expert from the Central Continent arrives, they must face punishment.
The Composite Apes had also calmed down, grabbing the corpses on the ground and tossing them into their mouths. Play first, then eat, truly living up to their notorious reputation as Composite Apes.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King was too lazy to deal with this matter. The inherent laziness of felines is hereditary. After stretching, he arranged the three Fifth-Tier Magical Beasts near the peach forest, instructing them to kill anyone who dared to touch a single blade of grass or tree here!
Returning to Huai River Bamboo Pavilion.
Jiang Cheng reclined on a rocking chair, a book in his left hand, his chin propped by his right. Xiao Yi Xian even specially washed some fruit for him. What a carefree life.
"Sir, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."
Jiang Cheng glanced at the timid Xiao Yi Xian and asked, "What is it?"
"The Wolf Head Mercenary Group has been chasing me for a long time because I have a key that can open a bronze box. I want to find that box..."
Xiao Yi Xian shyly lowered her head, pursing her tempting lips.
Jiang Cheng smiled, "Xiao Yi Xian, do you know the price of asking me to act?"
With his strength, even a Dou Zun Expert couldn't move him, yet Xiao Yi Xian wanted him to accompany her to find that box.
Moreover, if there were good things inside, it would be fine, but it was just a Profound Rank Advanced Cultivation Technique, completely useless to him.
In fact, he had plenty of Cultivation Techniques of that level.
He just didn't want to take them out.
Xiao Yi Xian didn't know the gentleman's strength, but she was still interested in exploration. That day, she found the Seven-Colored Poison Manual and a Profound Rank Advanced Flying Dou Technique in the cave, so she thought there must be good things in that box too.
"Whatever Sir wants, Xiao Yi Xian can give it to you."
"Oh?" Jiang Cheng sat up, looked at the shy Xiao Yi Xian in front of him, and stroked his chin, saying, "In this small Northwest Continent, no one has said they could move me, but seeing your sincerity, I shall accompany you on this trip."
"It's also a good Opportunity to eliminate the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, otherwise, if they know He Meng died here, they will definitely come to cause trouble again."
As the saying goes, if you've made an enemy, never leave behind trouble, otherwise, you'll always be the one with the headache.