“With this ‘Mortal Transformation Ointment,’ for the next two days, all I need to do is push my attributes to their human limits!”
Inside the Lord’s Mansion, Xia Tian, whose consciousness had returned from the “Secret Realm,” had a satisfied smile on his face.
However, this smile only lasted for a few seconds.
The next moment, it was shattered by a message reported by a hurried Camp Crusher soldier.
“Bad news, my lord! A flying golden monster has appeared at the quarry and devoured two people from Qingfeng Village.”
Xia Tian quickly walked out of the Lord’s Mansion.
Soon, about two li from the core area of the territory, he saw a creature in the sky above the mine, over ten meters in size, covered in fine golden scales, resembling a pterosaur from Earth!
Was this the Golden Pterosaur that had attacked the territory’s protective barrier on the first day, trying to eat him?
【Golden Pterosaur (Blue)】
【Level】Ninth-tier (Transformation)
【Physique】15.5
【Soul】7.5
【Traits】Golden Dragon Blood, Transformed Dragon Scales
【Description】In order to allow its offspring to enter the “Eternal Land” at the first opportunity, a Golden Dragon gritted its teeth and bred “inferior” offspring with a mortal lizard!
“Good heavens, a lizard? Oh, it’s a dragon, then it’s not surprising!”
After all, dragon-like creatures, whether in the East or West, seem to have somewhat chaotic bloodlines.
“But, is my eye for choosing locations really that good~”
Xia Tian was a bit doubtful of life at this moment.
Besides the lumber mill near the core of the territory, he had only built two other structures nearby. As a result, the quarry was built above the Black and White Jiao Pheasant’s nest, and the mine attracted this Golden Pterosaur!
If he had known his luck was this good, he should have bought a few lottery tickets before Earth shattered!
Maybe he would have achieved financial freedom in one go.
Although the probability was low, especially with domestic lotteries, those who know, know… However, Xia Tian actually understood in his heart.
Since he saw the Black and White Jiao Pheasant and the Golden Pterosaur on the first day of his arrival, it meant that their activity areas were definitely near his territory, and encountering them again was reasonable.
The only problem was that this Golden Pterosaur was even stronger than the Black and White Jiao Pheasant!
On the ground, the Camp Crusher soldiers who had arrived first were already attacking the Golden Pterosaur in the air with their divine arm crossbows.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh… A large number of crossbow bolts, carrying strong winds, shot through the air.
However, the divine arm crossbows, which even the Black and White Jiao Pheasant feared, were not even noticed by this Golden Pterosaur.
Except for slightly dodging the bolts aimed at its eyes and nose, it didn’t even bother to avoid the other bolts.
Clang, clang, clang… The arrows fired by the divine arm crossbows struck its incredibly fine golden scales, merely sparking and being deflected, causing no substantial damage.
Xia Tian’s expression couldn’t help but turn serious.
He suspected that this Golden Pterosaur’s physique had “transformed” to a sufficient degree, and once it underwent “secondary fusion,” it would be qualified to obtain “divine abilities and powers”!
“We were all mining just now. Huowang and Sun Ergou said they had to relieve themselves outside. Suddenly, this monster, like a giant lizard, descended from the sky, grabbed them both, and bit off their heads.”
“The heavy crossbows seem ineffective. Damn it, what do we do? Will it come down and eat us too?!”
“Don’t panic, you people from Qingfeng Village. The mine has a ‘magic array’ set up by the lord. As long as you don’t go out, there’s no danger.”
Xia Tian had previously expanded the “territory protective barrier” to cover the mine, but because the barrier was invisible.
The newly arrived Qingfeng Village refugees couldn’t accurately judge its position and accidentally walked out of the protected area, allowing the Golden Pterosaur to successfully ambush them!
It could be seen that the Golden Pterosaur in the sky held the headless bodies of two Qingfeng Village refugees in its claws.
Moreover, it clearly possessed a certain level of intelligence.
Facing the human crossbow bolts, it even used its claws to hold these two bodies, using them as targets to actively meet the arrow rain, with a hint of playful mockery!
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a “heavy arrow,” entirely black and with an arrowhead much larger than ordinary arrows, slowly flew towards it from the direction of the territory’s core.
The Golden Pterosaur didn’t pay much attention.
After all, human weapons simply couldn’t cause it substantial harm.
Pfft!
However, the power of this black feathered arrow was far superior to the bolts fired by the divine arm crossbows.
Upon hitting its body, it forcefully broke through its golden scales and plunged into its belly.
Although, because too much power was consumed breaking through the scales, the arrowhead only penetrated a few inches.
But it was enough to injure the Golden Pterosaur for the first time. Scarlet “dragon blood” with a hint of gold dripped from the sky, and upon landing on the ground, it caused nearby insects and ants to frantically gather, licking the soil stained with “dragon blood.”
The “Black Feather Arrow,” crafted from the feathers of the Black and White Jiao Pheasant, had the characteristic: its weight and destructive power increased when moving at high speed!
Without understanding the situation, the Golden Pterosaur was wounded.
Roar!
However, only this one arrow had an effect.
Because, once the Golden Pterosaur realized that humans still had weapons that could harm it, it immediately ascended a distance into the sky.
While the Black Feather Arrow was powerful, its speed was reduced due to its increased weight, and its flight was also very conspicuous.
With its guard now up, it could no longer be effective!
“Quickly make way, Lord and Hua Zhi Zhai have arrived.”
“Lord is an immortal, he will surely be able to kill this monster and avenge Huowang and the others!”
Xia Tian, riding the Black and White Jiao Pheasant, quickly arrived at the mine, with Wu Song and Hua Rong behind him.
On the ground, the Camp Crusher soldiers, who were at a loss against the Golden Pterosaur, and the panicked residents of Qingfeng Village, all looked at the three with anticipation.
After all, the three were considered the strongest combatants in the hearts of certain groups of people.
However, it had to be admitted that the current situation was actually very difficult for Xia Tian to resolve.
He was not a true immortal after all, and did not possess the ability to “ride the clouds and mist.” This Golden Pterosaur flew high in the sky, and even a volley from the divine arm crossbows couldn’t cause substantial damage. He couldn’t simply shout “Lei Gong, assist me!” and summon a lightning strike to kill it!
But if he couldn’t resolve this Golden Pterosaur, losing his “immortal” status in the hearts of the villagers was a small matter, as he hadn’t claimed to be an immortal in the first place.
However, if such a fierce creature lingered near the territory, no resident would dare to go out, and once they were confined.
Just the food for the coming days would be a problem, not to mention dealing with the great changes in heaven and earth two days later.
“Humans, I don’t know why you, whose status is extremely low and are only fit to be food for higher life forms, possess a ‘magic barrier’ at this moment.”
“But you dared to touch the noble Golden Dragon’s treasures, and you must be punished. Now, surrender all your gold, and offer ten delicious wild beasts as sacrifices daily, and the great ‘Fafnir’ can allow you to become my servants and dependents, and together we will conquer this ‘Eternal Land’ in the future!”
Just then, Xia Tian suddenly heard a rumbling roar from the sky.
Upon careful discernment, it was the Golden Pterosaur speaking in “Common Tongue.”
Possessing true Golden Dragon blood, this Golden Pterosaur was not a pure beast.
In fact, perhaps because it knew its bloodline was inferior, it deliberately tried to display the characteristics of a “noble” dragon!
For example, recruiting dependents, and a fondness for gold?
“Gold?”
Xia Tian looked at the piles of dog-head gold accumulated in the mine, and his heart stirred.
The reason he established the mine at this location was because he had discovered a gold vein.
Moreover, the gold ore in the “Eternal Land” had a much higher purity and was more concentrated than on Earth. Although it had only been a single day, a large pile of dog-head gold had already been extracted.
This was likely also the reason for the Golden Pterosaur’s covetousness.
“Perhaps, I can use gold as bait to make this transformed creature descend from the sky.”
Xia Tian’s thoughts raced.
“However, this Golden Pterosaur’s physique has likely already completed its ‘transformation,’ and ordinary weapons, even those of golden quality, simply cannot break through its defense.”
“Even if it lands, killing it will be extremely difficult!”
Xia Tian frowned in silence.
“Unless, I have a weapon with the properties of a wondrous item or a rare treasure!”
Currently, the few wondrous items he possessed in the territory.
The “Sun Gold Bottle” and the “Endless Wine Pot” were completely useless for combat (except for Wu Song, who could activate a drunken state).
The “Mist Concealment Pearl” could be used in combat, but only as a secondary aid, and the “Guardian Spirit Stone” was for defense.
The “Infinite Quiver” was somewhat related to weapons, but it didn’t provide offensive capabilities.
Clearly, none of them offered substantial help in breaking through the Golden Pterosaur’s defense.
“Hmm, wait a minute, it’s not that there are no wondrous item weapons. It’s just that I haven’t forged them yet!”
Xia Tian thought of something.
He looked at Shen Lian, who was originally assigned to manage this quarry, standing nearby.