Lin Luochen continued forward, holding Leng Yueshuang, doing his best to avoid places with dense Demonic Qi along the way.
Some of the Demonic Qi even had black clouds above them, or glowed with blood-red light; he inferred that Yao Beasts were likely lurking within.
Lin Luochen paid attention to the changes in the surrounding Demonic Qi as he cautiously navigated the edges of various Yao Beast territories.
And indeed, he didn't encounter a single Yao Beast wherever he went, proving his guess was correct!
But as time passed, Lin Luochen noticed that the light on the Azure Lotus was gradually dimming.
This miraculous Qi Observation Art actually had a time limit!
Seeing him walk around a swamp, Leng Yueshuang couldn't help but ask, "Is there something in the swamp?"
Lin Luochen quickly lowered his voice and said, "Quiet, there's a Red-Scaled Flood Dragon inside!"
Leng Yueshuang was stunned for a moment, then asked in surprise, "How is that possible! Red-Scaled Flood Dragons don't like water, why would it be in a swamp?"
Lin Luochen said calmly, "Although Red-Scaled Flood Dragons don't like water, they lay their eggs in swamps."
"If you don't believe me, you can go and try. Just don't run towards me when the flood dragon chases you."
In the previous life, the two of them, unaware, trespassed into the territory of a Red-Scaled Flood Dragon that was laying eggs.
Leng Yueshuang was forced to fight the Red-Scaled Flood Dragon, which also attracted two Miaoyin Sect Disciples, and she only managed to escape by burning her blood.
However, this also exposed their location, attracting Luo Yaoyao and others, who discovered them through a carpet search.
Finally, the exhausted Leng Yueshuang was hit by Drunken Love Smoke and fled with him into Wanfu Mountain.
If it weren't for the timely Blood Moon and the Yao Beast riot, the two of them would have likely put on a live spring palace show in broad daylight.
After Leng Yueshuang's Breakthrough, she retaliated in anger and killed Luo Yaoyao, but was still deeply surrounded.
If Gu Qinghan hadn't arrived in time, Lin Luochen and Leng Yueshuang would have fallen into the hands of the Miaoyin Sect.
Leng Yueshuang knew nothing about this, but hearing Lin Luochen speak so convincingly, she suddenly recalled relevant records.
"Then how do you know there's a Red-Scaled Flood Dragon here?"
Lin Luochen said nonchalantly, "I am a hunter!"
Leng Yueshuang, who was not yet worldly, was completely flustered, her little head constantly filled with question marks.
Are ordinary hunters nowadays this formidable?
She was half-believing, half-doubting, and after Lin Luochen passed the swamp, he put her down, took out a few spiritual fruits from his Storage Pouch, and threw them into the middle of the swamp.
Before those shining spiritual fruits could land, Lin Luochen picked up Leng Yueshuang and sprinted away.
There was movement from the swamp behind them, but Lin Luochen had already run far away, so the Red-Scaled Flood Dragon in the swamp didn't show its head.
Leng Yueshuang said with lingering fear, "I didn't mean to not believe you, you don't have to prove it to me like this!"
From the aura emanating from beneath the swamp just now, she had already confirmed that there was indeed a Red-Scaled Flood Dragon beneath the swamp!
Lin Luochen said speechlessly, "You're overthinking it, I'm just leaving a little surprise for the Miaoyin Sect's demonic women."
Leng Yueshuang gasped, then suddenly realized something and widened her beautiful eyes.
"How does Young Master know they are from the Miaoyin Sect?"
Lin Luochen's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained as steady as an old dog.
"That shameless demonic woman said it, and didn't you just say that was the Miaoyin Sect's Drunken Love Smoke?"
Leng Yueshuang oh-ed, but always felt there was something off about this guy.
Lin Luochen held her and cautiously explored forward along the route in his memory.
Most of the Yao Beasts in this area had territorial awareness, and they generally kept to themselves.
Lin Luochen bypassed areas with dense Demonic Qi, winding his way along the edges of Yao Beast territories.
Leng Yueshuang watched, bewildered, but indeed, the two of them didn't encounter any Yao Beasts along the way, which surprised and amazed her.
How did this guy manage to do it?
But if you walk by the river often, how can you not get your shoes wet?
Lin Luochen suddenly noticed a surge of Demonic Qi coming towards them from a distance and abruptly turned his head to look.
What kind of Yao Beast is it, is it that hungry?
The moment this thought arose in Lin Luochen's mind, a scene immediately appeared before his eyes.
It was a ten-foot-long Sword-toothed Tiger, covered in scars, a scene of it being defeated in a fight and driven to this place.
It was lying in the snow, heard Lin Luochen's footsteps, excitedly got up, and rushed towards the two of them.
Nascent Soul realm!
After seeing this scene, the world before his eyes immediately returned to normal, and he could no longer see the Demonic Qi.
That Azure Lotus also dimmed, accumulating power again.
Lin Luochen came back to his senses, and without a word, he hoisted Leng Yueshuang onto his shoulder and took off running.
"A Yao Beast is coming, get ready to act, don't leave your traces, it's best to imitate a Yao Beast's attack!"
Leng Yueshuang felt the large hand on her backside, and her pretty face immediately turned crimson, but she still instinctively drew her long sword.
However, when her Divine Sense swept out, she didn't find any trace of a Yao Beast.
Just as Leng Yueshuang was about to ask, her Divine Sense suddenly sensed a giant tiger chasing directly after them.
She was bewildered; how did this guy know about the Yao Beast even before her?
But there was no time to think, she quickly formed hand seals and concentrated, ready for battle.
Lin Luochen freed one hand and continuously threw spiritual fruits into the distant forest, letting out bursts of wolf howls.
A moment later, the wind in the forest grew fierce, and a giant tiger roared, leaping out of the forest and pouncing towards the two of them.
Leng Yueshuang was already prepared, she lay on Lin Luochen's shoulder, pointed a finger, and a wind blade sent the giant tiger flying.
The giant tiger got up, roared, and was about to fight again, when suddenly, bursts of wolf howls echoed in the forest.
It was the Swift Wind Snow Wolves of this area, disturbed by Lin Luochen, running out of the forest, a total of more than a dozen of them.
Lin Luochen carried Leng Yueshuang, leaped onto a tree branch, and continuously jumped through the forest, quickly moving away.
The Swift Wind Snow Wolves split into two groups, a few chased after the two, while the rest continuously ganged up on the giant tiger.
For a time, tiger roars and wolf howls filled the air, and the battle raged, while Lin Luochen carried Leng Yueshuang and took the opportunity to escape.
A moment later, Lin Luochen shook off the wolf pack, breathlessly arriving and hiding in a very secluded thicket.
Leng Yueshuang lay on his shoulder and said awkwardly, "You can put me down now."
Lin Luochen put her down and asked, "Can you deal with an Early Stage Nascent Soul Yao Beast now?"
Leng Yueshuang nodded and said, "I should be able to!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Luochen carefully pushed aside the snow-covered trees, revealing a very hidden cave.
"Inside is an Iron-backed Bear in hibernation; it has immense strength, and its abdomen and eyes are its weaknesses!"
"Finish it quickly, try not to make any noise, or all our efforts will be in vain!"
Leng Yueshuang swept her Divine Sense inside and indeed detected a very hidden Demonic Qi within.
She threw down several Formation Flags to conceal the activity here, then cautiously walked in.
Inside was indeed a huge Iron-backed Bear, resting in the cave, which suddenly opened its eyes upon sensing movement.
Without a word, Leng Yueshuang's long sword split into hundreds of sword lights, bombarding the Iron-backed Bear.
The Iron-backed Bear roared, and earthen walls emerged from the ground to protect it, then earthen spikes shot along the ground towards her.
A moment later, Leng Yueshuang walked out, clutching her shoulder, blood seeping through her wound again.
"It's done, but how did you know there was an Early Stage Nascent Soul Iron-backed Bear inside?"
Lin Luochen walked into the cave, took out the Broken Blade in his hand, and skillfully dissected the bear carcass.
"Don't doubt my professionalism with your ignorance, I am a hunter!"
Leng Yueshuang was impressed without understanding, but her doubts deepened.
Can hunters really stand at the mouth of a cave or by a lake and even know what kind of Yao Beast it is?
Seeing Lin Luochen preparing to dissect, she kindly reminded him, "This Iron-backed Bear has tough hide and flesh, ordinary weapons..."
She stopped mid-sentence because she saw Lin Luochen had already pulled out a golden inner core from the bear carcass.
Leng Yueshuang felt her worldview being overturned, suspecting she couldn't keep up with the times.
Are ordinary hunters nowadays this formidable?