Chapter 87 – Xiaobai's Prank!

The mountain wind was cold at night, with a heavy scent of blood drifting through the air.

Mountain Tiger crouched in the distance, its eyes burning like torches, fixed intently on Li Zixuan. The mocking glint in its eyes grew even more pronounced.

Just a few more minutes,

and this prey would collapse from excessive blood loss.

For now, it was simply biding its time.

“Huff.”

Li Zixuan gasped lightly, watching the Star Beast’s movements. Blood was gushing from her abdomen, and the longer she delayed, the more disadvantageous her situation became.

Elder Li had once warned her to flee when faced with danger, so she naturally wouldn’t stubbornly confront this King-level Star Beast here.

With that thought,

Li Zixuan took a deep breath, tapped her toes against the ground, and immediately executed her movement technique, turning to flee into the distance. Her figure appeared battered and fragile.

Rustle, rustle!

The forest leaves trembled.

Seeing this, Mountain Tiger’s pupils gleamed with excitement. Its form flickered, as if teleporting, closely tailing Li Zixuan.

Roar!

Whoosh, whoosh!

The wind echoed in her ears, her hair disheveled, as Li Zixuan dashed through the pine forest, light as a swallow, speeding through the dim woods.

Mountain Tiger followed closely behind, clinging like a persistent shadow.

Human and beast chased through the pine forest, violent killing intent radiating everywhere.

The King-level Star Beast was powerful, domineering, and savage, crushing everything in its path as it pursued Li Zixuan.

Wherever it passed, trees snapped, and Star Power surged forth.

Bang, bang, bang!

The next moment, several Star Power attacks shot from behind Li Zixuan, accurately shattering an ancient pine tree ahead.

A massive hole appeared on the bark, piercing through the entire trunk. The overburdened tree toppled instantly.

Blocking Li Zixuan’s path forward.

“Not good…”

Seeing this, Li Zixuan quickly extended her front foot, lightly tapping on the pine log, twisting her hips to turn and evade the falling tree.

But in the instant she adjusted her posture—

Boom!

Mountain Tiger seized the opportunity, arriving faster than expected, instantly appearing beside her and swiping its tiger claw toward her abdomen.

Squelch!

The sound of tearing flesh echoed, and excruciating pain instantly made Li Zixuan tremble, her lips turning pale.

It was too late.

The disparity in strength was too great.

She had cautiously avoided many Star Beasts.

But venturing out to train always carried significant risks.

Rip!

The Star Beast effortlessly tore through her skin, its tiger claw piercing into her abdomen, twisting and churning her internal organs, continuously worsening the severe injury.

The next moment,

a vicious tiger claw burst through Li Zixuan’s abdomen, lifting her high into the air as if skewered.

As if proudly displaying the trophy to the heavens.

“No…”

Li Zixuan gazed at the moonlight above, a deathly gray gleam rising in her eyes, her pupils dilating. She raised her Longsword and thrust backward.

Clang!

The blade met Mountain Tiger’s fur, producing a metallic clang as if striking metal.

The sword tip shattered, and the Longsword in her hand broke on the spot.

It felt as if she hadn’t struck flesh,

but an incredibly hard, unyielding boulder!

Witnessing this,

blood trickled from the corner of Li Zixuan’s mouth, her eyes filled with confusion.

Despair spread through her heart.

These King-level Star Beasts, having fought and evolved through devouring in the wild for years, had long achieved unimaginable levels of physical hardness.

Humans could only break their defenses by channeling True Essence and employing Swordplay.

But now,

she had lost too much blood. Forget about executing One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate—she could barely even swing her sword.

How could she possibly pierce Mountain Tiger’s hide?

As the tearing pain in her abdomen intensified.Li Zixuan’s consciousness began to blur as a wave of exhaustion and weakness washed over her heart. Fragments of memories surfaced in her mind.

Regrets, remorse, and various lingering attachments…

“I’m sorry, Teacher.”

Li Zixuan closed her eyes, two clear tears slowly tracing paths down her cheeks.

The thought of having her head crushed in the tiger’s jaws and being devoured piece by piece filled her with immense terror.

Mountain Tiger opened its bloody maw wide, its sharp fangs pressing against Li Zixuan’s tender neck, slowly applying pressure and piercing through. The faint scent of blood lingered in the air.

Yet just as she reached the depths of despair.

Suddenly!

A streak of purple radiance shot up into the sky, cutting through the night as it raced toward her position!

Rumble—!

A terrifying Sword Intent swept through the Great Li Mountains, instantly locking onto Mountain Tiger’s location and unleashing a hundredfold killing intent.

The Ziwei Longsword tore through the void, riding on starlight and moonlight.

In the blink of an eye, moving faster than lightning, it pierced through Mountain Tiger’s forehead and emerged from the back of its skull, trailing a line of red and white matter.

Instant kill!

Mountain Tiger’s gaze turned vacant; before it could even process what had happened, death had arrived. Its claws released Li Zixuan’s body as it plummeted straight to the ground.

Boom!

The next moment.

The void above the giant pine tree trembled, and Qin Yang’s figure appeared atop the tree’s peak. Moonlight draped over his Black Robe as he supported the weakened Li Zixuan with one hand.

“Master…”

Li Zixuan’s beautiful eyes focused, a joyful smile appearing on her pale, delicate face. She tried to speak, but her body’s exhaustion overwhelmed her, and she immediately fell unconscious in Qin Yang’s embrace.

The Ziwei Longsword circled around them, spinning joyfully and playfully, like an excited child.

“Tsk, how did this girl end up in such a state?”

Qin Yang looked at Li Zixuan in his arms, her breath faint and barely perceptible, her lips slightly parted—her life hanging by a thread.

Following his gaze downward.

Her clothes were reduced to tattered strips, her graceful figure partially exposed. The bloody hole in her slender waist was horrifying to behold, and between the gaps, one could vaguely see the writhing of her internal organs.

“This injury is seriously severe.”

Qin Yang shook his head, then took out a Fragment of Wood Law and pressed it against Li Zixuan’s forehead.

The next moment.

A powerful surge of vitality poured into her.

As the Law Power circulated, the wound on her abdomen healed at an incredible speed—flesh regenerated, and skin regrew.

In less than a moment, the grievous injury was completely healed.

“This should be about enough.”

Qin Yang grasped Li Zixuan’s hand and checked her pulse.

At that moment, Xiaobai appeared beside Qin Yang, curiously examining Li Zixuan.

“Xiaobai, keep an eye on her for me.”

Qin Yang turned his head and instructed, “She won’t wake up for a while.”

“No problem, Master.”

Xiaobai nodded, took Li Zixuan from him, and descended to the ground.

Then, Qin Yang turned and, accompanied by the Ziwei Longsword, hurried deeper into the Great Li Mountains to continue his search for the Beast Fire.

“Master has left…”

Xiaobai watched Qin Yang’s retreating figure, then lowered her head to curiously study Li Zixuan on the ground. She reached out and pinched her cheek.

The oval face felt like congealed fat, smooth and delicate to the touch, incredibly silky and firm.

“Such a beautiful human!”

Xiaobai pinched Li Zixuan’s cheek, feeling somewhat surprised inwardly.

Where did Master find such a beautiful disciple?

And…

Why doesn’t he show his true face?

Does he have some secret?Thinking of how Qin Yang bossed her around every day, Xiaobai bared her silver teeth with a mischievous grin.

She crouched beside Li Zixuan, casually picked up a flat stone from the ground, and lightly carved the characters for “Jianghai Library” with her fingertip.

After a moment’s thought, she added a small character for “Qin.”

Then she placed it in Li Zixuan’s hand…

(End of Chapter)