Chapter 164: I’ll Go First

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: I’ll Go First

In an instant, a spark of anger ignited in Fu Huiyu and Yu Bingyan’s hearts.

But there was nothing they could do about it now.

Men die in pursuit of wealth, just as birds die in pursuit of food.

They couldn’t control what these Patriarchs were thinking.

Perhaps, with Ye Yunyi being an expert Alchemist on top of his strength, he really was more useful than them at the moment.

’What a pain!’

The next moment!

A series of voices rang out!

"Look, it’s Lord Ye! Lord Ye is here!"

"Where?"

A Mutant next to him spoke up. Then, several nearby Patriarchs looked in the direction he was pointing. "Over there!"

Everyone looked at Ye Yunyi and unconsciously began to drift in his direction.

Seeing the situation, the two King Generals quickly mounted the city wall.

Then, one of them boomed!

"Patriarchs!"

The single, slightly angered word was enough to make the Patriarchs settle down.

"During this hunt, everyone, prioritize safety and do your best to slay the Exotic Beasts!..."

Seeing the scene calm down, Fu Huiyu’s expression softened slightly, and she continued to brief everyone on the arrangements.

But the Patriarchs still shuffled closer to Ye Yunyi in small steps.

They wanted to get a little closer to him, so when the hunt began, they could go with him.

After all, going with Ye Yunyi would not only greatly increase their safety, but it would also be a chance to get on his good side.

How could they pass up an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone?

As Fu Huiyu finished speaking, the hunt began in an instant!

The moment it started!

Everyone turned to look at Ye Yunyi.

"Lord Ye, this time, with us..."

However, before they could finish their sentence, they saw Ye Yunyi put his fingers to his mouth and let out a sharp whistle.

The next moment!

In the distance!

A sharp cry suddenly echoed!

Everyone looked over, their eyes widening in disbelief at the sight.

This!

What is that?!

That... that Exotic Beast, it’s blotting out the sky!

It even obscured the blood-red moon!

It’s enormous!

Everyone estimated that, judging by its size and speed, it was probably a Star Level Exotic Beast!

And a Flying-type Exotic Beast at that.

Even a King General would probably have a hard time dealing with a Flying-type Exotic Beast of this Level.

After all, it could fight if it had the upper hand and flee if it didn’t. No one could stop it from leaving!

Then, they looked at Ye Yunyi.

That... was actually Ye Yunyi’s mount?!

Terrifying. Simply too terrifying!

An ordinary Star Level Mutant wouldn’t have the power to tame a Star Level Flying-type Exotic Beast like that!

Then!

Ye Yunyi tapped his foot and soared straight up.

"Everyone, I’ll be going on ahead!"

With that, Ye Yunyi landed on the back of the Qingling Roc.

The Qingling Roc spread its wings!

And then, it shot off into the distance!

Back on the ground.

A moment later!

The sound of a sonic boom finally reached everyone’s ears!

Along with it came a gale like a thousand knives, and a cloud of dust!

"COUGH, COUGH!"

"Holy shit! That power!"

"That was insane!"

...

The voices continued.

Everyone watched Ye Yunyi disappear into the distance, their hearts filled with envy.

After all, how could they not be envious!

He could come and go without a trace.

"Stop staring. We were all hoping to team up with Lord Ye, and we almost started a fight over it. And now look, he’s just gone on ahead by himself, not teaming up with anyone!"

"Looks like it’s up to us to form a team and hunt these Exotic Beasts together!"

"Sigh! Enough talk. Let’s go, time to move out!"

One Patriarch waved his hand dismissively, then set off with several others.

Meanwhile, Fu Huiyu and her group also mounted their steeds and galloped off into the distance.

As for Ye Yunyi.

With a flick of his wrist!

The Sun-Shooting Celestial Bow appeared in his hand!

Then.

He looked down at the Qingling Roc.

"It’s the middle of the night, so be my eyes and spot some Exotic Beasts for me!"

Ye Yunyi said. Although he had his Divine Pupil, the Qingling Roc’s instinctual Skill should also be quite useful.

SCREECH!

The Qingling Roc cried out in response!

The next moment!

The Qingling Roc began to circle in the sky.

’Hm?!’

Ye Yunyi spotted something, drew his bow, and nocked an arrow.

SWISH!

The sound of something slicing through the air rang out!

Then!

A silver light descended from the heavens!

It pierced straight through a Late-Diamond Stage Three-legged Giant Forest Frog!

CROAK!

The Three-legged Giant Forest Frog let out a single wail before it died on the spot.

Ye Yunyi watched for a moment, then glanced back at the Evergreen Barrier.

’We’re not even that far away yet.’

’And there’s already a Late-Diamond Stage Exotic Beast here!’

He recalled that around the smaller barriers, there were only Low Level Exotic Beasts.

’Maybe their frequent hunts have driven the Low Level Exotic Beasts away.’

’Of course, it’s also possible that these Exotic Beasts sensed the Energy emanating from the concentration of Mutants within the Evergreen Barrier.’

’That’s why they’ve come so close.’

Then, Ye Yunyi moved along with the Qingling Roc’s flight.

He continuously fired arrows from his bow.

Each one took the life of an Exotic Beast at the Diamond Level or above!

A bloody mist rose up from within the jungle!

A short while later!

Meanwhile, Fu Huiyu and Yu Bingyan had led their group deeper into the area.

Then, Fu Huiyu smelled the reek of blood.

She headed in its direction.

And soon saw the Three-legged Giant Forest Frog.

’Hm?!’

’It’s dead?!’

’How did it die?’

"Go take a look!"

At Fu Huiyu’s command, a few high-ranking members of the Alliance Guard Army headed over.

A moment later!

They returned, their faces etched with shock.

In their hands, they held an arrow.

"King General, it was shot and killed! The angle was from top to bottom, and the force was immense. The Three-legged Giant Forest Frog was a Late-Diamond Stage Exotic Beast, yet its bones were shattered!"

"It must have been a single strike, an instant kill!"

"This... must have been Lord Ye’s doing!"

Fu Huiyu: "..."

’That guy... he’s just killing Exotic Beasts like this?!’

"Alright, let’s keep moving deeper! It seems Ye Yunyi has already gone far ahead. We need to hurry and follow his path!"

Yu Bingyan nodded as well.

She then took the arrow.

She examined it.

Her brow furrowed.

’What is this made of?’

She tried to bend it with all her strength.

’Hm?!’

The next moment!

She froze in astonishment.

She couldn’t even bend the arrow, let alone snap it!

’How strange!’

She was a King Level expert, after all, with immense physical strength!

"What’s wrong?"

Fu Huiyu looked at Yu Bingyan, who just shook her head.

"It’s nothing. Let’s keep moving."

As she spoke, Yu Bingyan tucked the arrow away, planning to study it properly later.

「Meanwhile.」

Elsewhere, many of the Patriarchs had also set out in high spirits. After all, this was a large-scale hunt, and they could already foresee that they would come away from it with a fortune!

Their faces were alight with excitement.

But the next moment!

"Holy shit, get a load of this!"

The shout immediately drew everyone’s attention.