My ancestors were spiritual plant growers, so it's not surprising that I hunt demons every day,

Chapter 146 Hunting the Ferocious Beast

"Going into the Phoenix Mountains to hunt demons?"

Wang Rong paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement without saying anything:

"Okay, then be careful."

Cui Ying smiled, glanced at Zhu Chaoyun who looked eager beside her, and said with a smile:

"What I'm about to do is a bit dangerous. Brother Chaoyun, you should go with my father and get your business done first. I'll take you with me to hunt demons another time when we have the chance."

Even without Cui Ying's explanation, Zhu Chaoyun understood that the disparity in strength between the two was too great, and that following them would only be a hindrance. Therefore, Zhu Chaoyun nodded in understanding.

"Let's go, let's walk in the snow."

Clutching the Golden Scorpion and carrying the Snow-Treading Staff, Cui Ying rode on auspicious clouds towards the Phoenix Mountain Range. Half an hour later, Cui Ying stood outside the Firethorn Forest where they had hunted the Crimson Flame Deer last time.

Once bitten, twice shy.

She came here to deal with the gray lemur that escaped last time.

Unfortunately, Cui Ying, along with Taxue and Jinxie, circled the area several times but couldn't find any trace of the Gray Lion Beast.

Since she couldn't find him, she couldn't leave empty-handed. With that thought in mind, Cui Ying decided to hunt two fox pelts to give as an engagement gift on the day she got engaged to Gu Shiyin.

"Woo-woo~ Squeak-squeak"

As Cui Ying walked, she suddenly heard a series of intermittent cries of pain coming from the dense forest in the distance, as if some kind of monster was howling.

"This commotion doesn't seem like a magical duel."

Cui Ying frowned slightly, stood there pondering for a moment, and then decided to investigate. After saying that, she did not continue riding the cloud, but instead transformed into two blurry shadows with Taxue, and quickly sped off in the direction from which the sound came.

As they drew closer, the wailing became clearer and clearer.

"Could it be that some monster has gotten trapped in a trap?!"

Upon hearing the wails, Cui Ying seemed to remember something and quickly increased her speed.

Within the Phoenix Mountains, there are also some demon hunters skilled in traps who frequently set up mechanisms and traps. If a demon beast accidentally steps into a trap, it will let out a long, painful howl like this.

To her surprise, when Cui Ying arrived at the place where the sound came from, she saw a familiar figure.

It turned out that the creature emitting the mournful cries was none other than the little iron-eating beast that had been missing for many days.

Although it is unknown what extraordinary encounters it had during the time they were separated that allowed it to raise its cultivation level to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

But its current situation is not good. Its right front paw is firmly stuck in a huge trap on the ground, and the area where it is stuck has become a bloody mess, with the surrounding ground also turning black and red.

Moreover, there are many bite or scratch marks on the fluffy body of the little iron-eating beast.

Seeing its disheveled appearance, Cui Ying guessed that it must have been trapped for quite a long time, otherwise it wouldn't have so many injuries.

The small iron-eating beast, though its cultivation had improved, was extremely weak despite its numerous injuries.

"chirp"

But just as it saw Cui Ying and Taxue suddenly appear, the little iron-eating beast still forced itself to stand up, staring at them with its wet eyes and calling out softly.

"Quiet."

Cui Ying spoke softly, calming the little iron-eating beast's agitated emotions, before slowly approaching it and asking:

"How did you escape from Jade Bamboo Peak? And how did you get trapped here?"

The iron-eating beast didn't quiet down because of her approach; instead, it lowered its head and tried to snuggle into Cui Ying's arms. Judging from its teary-eyed appearance, it must have suffered a lot of grievances these past few days.

Seeing this, Cui Ying could only helplessly rub its big head gently and comfort it, "Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you."

To save the iron-eating beast, the trap must be removed.

However, the beast-catching trap made of cold iron and the foreleg of the iron-eating beast were already fused together into a bloody mess, and the slightest carelessness would cause it further damage.

So, Cui Ying simply used the Yao Guang sword to pry open an inconspicuous spot on the animal trap, thus disabling it.

"jump"

With a crisp snap, the tightly taut animal trap finally loosened.

"woooooo"

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Iron-Eating Beast whimpered and tore out its bloody, mangled foreleg.

But just then, a figure suddenly leaped out from the treetops behind them. The speed was so fast that even Cui Ying couldn't dodge it in time.

"Wang!"

At the critical moment, Ta Xue, who had been silently guarding Cui Ying's side, rushed forward.

"Ow"

When Cui Ying rescued the Iron-Eating Beast and turned around, she saw Taxue and the Gray Lion Beast entangled together, each enveloped in a cloud of demonic energy.

Ta Xue's cultivation level was no match for that gray lion beast. In no time, the gray lion beast grabbed her by the neck and pinned her to the ground, unable to move.

"It's really you!"

Although Ta Xue was no match for the gray beast, she managed to buy Cui Ying a brief opportunity to counterattack. Cui Ying's expression turned cold, and the Yao Guang sword in her hand flashed with silver light as she prepared to slash at the gray beast.

"Roar"

Just as Cui Ying was about to make her move, the Iron-Eating Beast, which had escaped its restraints, pounced on the attack with its eyes turning red. But how could the injured and lame beast be a match for the Gray Lion Beast?

As soon as it pounced closer, it was forced back several steps by the blue wind blades spat out by the gray lion.

"Swish"

Just then, the silvery-white sword energy was unleashed. The gray leopard seemed to have suffered some hardship before, and it roared as it hurriedly transformed into a blur to dodge, barely managing to avoid the chilling light.

Just then, Ta Xue, who had been watching from the sidelines, let out a low roar, and countless black wisps of energy swept out, instantly transforming into several chains that went straight towards the gray beast.

The gray leopard glared disdainfully at Taxue, and as it breathed, a burst of azure light flashed from its mouth, sending out more than a dozen palm-sized wind blades.

Immediately after a series of crisp sounds, the countless black ropes blocking the gray beast were cut into several pieces, and the remaining wind blades continued to slash at Ta Xue on the opposite side without stopping.

"bang bang"

Just then, the Iron-Eating Beast beside him, despite its weakened state, leaped out and swiftly extended its arm to crush the remaining wind blades.

But at that moment, Cui Ying, who was in the distance, coldly shouted:

"Now that you're here, stay."

As soon as she finished speaking, she moved, and a dazzling silver-white streak flashed by and slashed straight at the gray beast.

Before the rainbow had even gotten close, the gray lion beast already sensed a deadly danger and hurriedly tried to escape, enveloped in gray mist.

But at that moment, the golden scorpion, which had been lurking not far away, leaped out of the ground and quickly spewed a mouthful of extremely dense purple mist at the gray beast.

The purple poisonous mist was extremely potent; even the gray mongoose had to temporarily avoid its attack. It paused slightly, about to turn around and prepare to escape from another direction.

But just as the gray beast paused slightly, a chilling rainbow flashed across its body, then circled around its head once more.