The Five Pattern Qiu was a peculiar type of Demon Beast, extremely rare and seldom seen. It resembled a tiger or leopard, but its body was covered in five-colored patterns. Moreover, its entire pelt was an exceptional material for crafting Magical Artifacts; if used properly, one could even craft a Spirit Grade Magical Artifact.
"S-So what if I snatched it? At worst, it's death—just a scar the size of a bowl. Besides, *I* didn't even take it," the head said, its mouth barely seeming to open, its voice a thread of air.
SWISH!
The words had barely left his lips when a swift, cold glint of light flashed past. A jet of blood shot into the sky, its source a bulging vein on the man's forehead.
One had to admit, the swordsman's speed and control were extraordinary. He had only cut a single vein, causing the taut vessel to pump out a massive amount of blood.
The man buried in the ground looked even more drained. He was on his last breath, as if he could die at any moment.
