Chapter 80: Demon Blood Fruit

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Demon Blood Fruit

Han Shou looked back, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.

He saw the Blue Ice Qilin Lion charging toward Yi Xiaoyao. When it was several dozen feet away, Yi Xiaoyao’s expression hardened. In an instant, Sword Qi and Spiritual Power armed the Bloodthirsty Sword to its sharpest state, and he slashed down without mercy.

CRACK!

The thick layer of Ice Qilin Armor covering the giant lion’s body, which even Han Shou had failed to break with his full strength, now let out a crisp cracking sound under the destructive light of Yi Xiaoyao’s sword.

The next moment, the Blue Ice Qilin Lion let out a mournful cry. Its enormous body was instantly sliced in two and slammed into the ground with a tremendous ROAR, sending a shower of sparkling ice fragments into the air.

Han Shou’s eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. He stood there dumbfounded, feeling the faint tremors in the ground, his mind a complete blank.

It took a long moment before Han Shou realized what had just happened.

’Am I seeing things? This kid actually killed a mid-tier Rank Two Demon Beast that even I couldn’t handle... with just one slash!’

Under normal circumstances, Han Shou might have thought he had misjudged Yi Xiaoyao’s Cultivation.

But the aura Yi Xiaoyao had just emitted was clearly only at the third level of Foundation Establishment, which made Han Shou even more astounded.

’No wonder he ignored me when I told him to leave. His strength is actually this terrifying. And here I was, presumptuously offering to save his life.’

Han Shou’s expression became a complicated mix of shame. Just moments ago, he had chosen to flee, leaving Yi Xiaoyao to face the danger alone. He had no idea how he was going to explain himself.

At that moment, Yi Xiaoyao was crouching beside the Blue Ice Qilin Lion’s corpse, refining its Essence Blood to advance his Nine Heavens Dragon Soaring Technique. He paid no attention to Han Shou, who was standing a short distance away.

After refining and absorbing the Demon Beast Essence Blood from this mid-tier Rank Two Demon Beast, a faint Dragon-shaped Mark appeared on Yi Xiaoyao’s palm. The Demon Beast Essence Blood he had absorbed before had already spread throughout his entire body, making Yi Xiaoyao feel noticeably lighter.

’The Essence Blood of a mid-tier Rank Two Demon Beast is indeed effective. The day this Dragon-shaped Mark becomes completely solid will be the day my Nine Heavens Dragon Soaring Technique reaches Great Success.’

Yi Xiaoyao nodded in satisfaction. When he looked up, however, he saw Han Shou, who had just fled.

Han Shou rubbed his nose, looking rather awkward. "Uh, about what happened just now..."

"It’s nothing. I understand," Yi Xiaoyao said, his expression calm.

Just as Yi Xiaoyao said, Han Shou’s choice was only human nature. After all, almost no one would risk their life for a stranger.

With that, Yi Xiaoyao continued deeper into the forest.

Seeing Yi Xiaoyao’s response, Han Shou immediately followed him and asked, "What’s your name? Which sect are you a disciple of?"

Although Yi Xiaoyao didn’t hold a strong prejudice against the man, after what had just happened, he felt a certain dislike for him. At the very least, someone who would abandon others at a critical moment was not someone he could be friends with.

However, recalling that Han Shou had kindly warned him earlier, Yi Xiaoyao replied nonchalantly, "Yi Jian, Cloud Transformation Sect."

Nowadays, Yi Xiaoyao was always on guard around strangers, so both the name and the sect were fake.

This was especially true for his sect. The Seven Kills Star Hall was considered an Evil Sect by other sects, so he could never reveal it casually.

"A disciple of the number one sect, the Cloud Transformation Sect! No wonder you’re so powerful!"

Han Shou exclaimed in amazement. He had naturally noticed Yi Xiaoyao’s indifference, but he still chuckled and said, "Brother Yi Jian, I was separated from my companions. This Earth Star Forest is very dangerous. Why don’t we travel together?"

"There’s no need. I’m used to traveling alone."

Yi Xiaoyao refused without a second thought. How could he possibly travel with someone who had abandoned him to danger? Besides, he didn’t need a partner.

Although Yi Xiaoyao rejected his proposal, the man continued to follow him, chattering incessantly. It was no use even when Yi Xiaoyao ignored him, which gave Yi Xiaoyao a massive headache.

"Can you stop following me? I said I don’t want a partner."

Finally, at the end of his patience, Yi Xiaoyao snapped.

Han Shou was completely unfazed by Yi Xiaoyao’s attitude, chuckling again. "Brother Yi Jian, I meant well earlier, you know. You’re so strong. When you kill Demon Beasts, you can eat the meat, and I’ll just have the soup. How about it?"

Yi Xiaoyao was speechless. He had now seen what it meant to be thick-skinned. Whatever little favorable impression he’d had of the man was now completely gone.

Just then, Han Shou suddenly cried out in alarm, his face pale as he stumbled backward, pointing ahead.

Yi Xiaoyao frowned and looked over. Ahead of them was a huge and strangely shaped ancient tree.

The reason Han Shou had lost his composure so frantically was because there were seven giant yellow apes on the ancient tree, all of them exuding the aura of a mid-tier Rank Two Demon Beast.

"It’s the Iron-Armed Yellow Ape! This type of Demon Beast has astonishing strength. I’d have to run and hide if I even saw one of them, but to think there are seven!"

Han Shou was so frightened his face was drained of all color, and his voice trembled.

Yi Xiaoyao’s gaze, however, shifted slightly, and a hint of pleasant surprise appeared in his eyes.

As it turned out, the ancient tree bore seven crimson fruits, each the size of a human head and so red they looked as if they were about to drip blood.

Han Shou noticed this too, his eyes filled with fervent desire as he exclaimed, "It’s the Demon Blood Fruit! Consuming this fruit allows human blood to gain some of the potential found in demon beast blood, and it gives an enormous boost to one’s strength!"

’I’ve long heard that rare flowers and exotic fruits are always guarded by Demon Beasts. It seems the saying is true.’

Yi Xiaoyao secretly marveled as well. No wonder there were seven Iron-Armed Yellow Apes guarding this tree.

"It’s a shame. To get the Demon Blood Fruit, we’d have to deal with these seven powerful Demon Apes. Brother Yi Jian, we should just go."

Han Shou sighed regretfully. In his view, no matter how strong Yi Xiaoyao was, it was impossible for him to handle so many Iron-Armed Yellow Apes.

Yi Xiaoyao glanced at him and said, "You can go."

Whether it was the Demon Beast Essence Blood or these Demon Blood Fruits, Yi Xiaoyao coveted them greatly. He was determined to get them, so how could he possibly leave?

"You’re not leaving? You think you can deal with these Iron-Armed Yellow Apes?"

Han Shou looked at Yi Xiaoyao in surprise, a glimmer in his eyes. "Then I won’t leave either. I’ll fight alongside you. I don’t need an even split; just give me three of the Demon Blood Fruits when we’re done."

Yi Xiaoyao’s brows furrowed deeply. He said in a cold voice, "You’ve heard of people killing each other over treasure, haven’t you?"

Han Shou’s expression changed. He knew Yi Xiaoyao was warning him.

"Yi Jian, you’re not the only one who discovered the Demon Blood Fruits. I contributed too, after all. Even if you don’t care about our... history, you could at least spare one for me, right?" Han Shou said, his face twisting unpleasantly.

Although Yi Xiaoyao really wanted to kill this man just for some peace and quiet, he had his principles. He would not kill wantonly.

"Since you claim you discovered them, I’ll let you have them. As long as you can deal with these seven Demon Apes, all the Demon Blood Fruits are yours."

"Otherwise, get lost immediately!"

After uttering this final warning, Yi Xiaoyao drew his sword, and his Killing Intent flooded the air.

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