"Ask me? What do you want to ask?"
Dai Chengfeng raised an eyebrow slightly, his eyes filled with curiosity as he gazed at Qian Renxue's fair and delicate face.
Qian Renxue didn't answer directly. "Let's talk while we walk."
With that, her golden hair fluttered in the wind, and she gracefully strode toward the forest ahead.
Dai Chengfeng nodded slightly and followed behind Qian Renxue.
He didn't know the name of this forest, but the moment they stepped into it…
Dai Chengfeng immediately felt that this forest was extraordinarily different.
It was midday, and the sky should have been relatively bright, but the moment they entered the forest, the light abruptly dimmed, as if some invisible force had completely blocked out the sunlight.
The surroundings were permeated with an eerie atmosphere, sending chills down their spines.
Qian Renxue seemed to already know about the forest's peculiarities and showed no surprise, continuing to walk forward without hesitation.
At the same time, she asked, "Dai Chengfeng, after we parted ways yesterday, did my sister notice anything unusual about you?"
Dai Chengfeng felt a slight jolt in his heart. So Qian Renxue knows that I went to see Bibi Dong after leaving her yesterday.
Indeed, this little angel cannot be underestimated!
Though this thought lingered in his mind, Dai Chengfeng maintained a composed demeanor outwardly, speaking calmly:
"What kind of abnormality could there be?"
"After parting ways with you at the hotel yesterday, I was worried that Bibi Dong might find out we met privately, so I decided to take the initiative and told her everything."
"But don't worry!"
"As for our relationship and agreement, I kept my mouth shut. I only said that you tried to recruit me, but I mercilessly rejected you."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue paused briefly and carefully examined Dai Chengfeng from head to toe. "Is that all?"
"What else would there be?"
"After all, I also hope you can win, considering the relationship between us…"
"Stop! Stop! Stop!"
Before Dai Chengfeng could finish, Qian Renxue hastily interrupted him. "What relationship between us? Don't say nonsense!"
As she spoke, her eyes unconsciously scanned the surroundings.
"My grandfather will definitely follow me into Death Canyon secretly…"
Meanwhile, looking at the nervous Qian Renxue, Dai Chengfeng's thoughts raced, and a mischievous smile curled at the corners of his lips. "How can we not have a relationship? Last night…"
"Xiao Xue, are you trying to avoid responsibility?"
"Huh?"
Looking at Dai Chengfeng's ambiguous tone, Qian Renxue instinctively recalled everything that happened last night. The top of her head and cheeks still seemed to feel the fiery heat and unique tingling sensation of Dai Chengfeng's fingertips.
For a moment, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she shyly pursed her lips, but her eyes grew even more tense.
She feared that Dai Chengfeng might blurt out something outrageous.
"If Grandpa hears this, I'll die of embarrassment…"
Thinking this, Qian Renxue hurriedly shook her head. "Wha… what happened last night? Nothing happened last night!"
"You promised to be my spy. How can there be no connection?"
"Phew!"
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's words become less ambiguous, Qian Renxue finally let out a sigh of relief. "So you meant this?"
"What else?"
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng's eyes were full of teasing. "What did you think I was talking about?"
"No… nothing. It's just this."
Qian Renxue fell silent, and at this moment, Dai Chengfeng suddenly stopped walking. His aura instantly became heavy.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Dai Chengfeng suddenly turn serious, Qian Renxue curiously asked.
"It's here!"
"What's here?"
Qian Renxue looked completely bewildered, her mind full of confusion.
However, the next second, Qian Renxue suddenly sensed a sinister and icy presence sweeping toward them from deep within the forest.
"This is…"
Qian Renxue looked at Dai Chengfeng in surprise. "I'm a Soul King. How could you sense the anomaly before I did?"
Qian Renxue only knew that Dai Chengfeng wasn't the useless person rumored to be—those were false rumors deliberately spread by the Star Luo Emperor.
But regarding Dai Chengfeng's true strength and abilities, she knew nothing.
Thus, for a moment, her eyes were filled with curiosity.
While Qian Renxue was lost in thought,
Howl—
A wolf's cry shattered the silence of the forest.
Boom, boom, boom—
Following that, the towering trees ahead collapsed one after another, and then a pitch-black, blood-eyed giant wolf rushed furiously from deep within the forest.
Qian Renxue frowned slightly, a flicker of realization flashing in her eyes. "Shadow Night Phantom Wolf. Judging by its aura, it's probably around 8,000 years old."
"It seems it has mistaken us for prey."
Saying this, Qian Renxue stepped forward, preparing to deal with this soul beast.
"I'll handle it."
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng slightly raised his hand, stopping Qian Renxue.
His gaze was now firmly fixed on the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf, feeling the dense aura of slaughter, blood, and death emanating from it. His eyes sparkled with excitement.
This Shadow Night Phantom Wolf was likely the dominant creature in this outer region…
If he could defeat it, his Killing God Domain would surely reap significant benefits!
On the other side, Qian Renxue looked at Dai Chengfeng with concern, her eyes filled with worry. "You?"
"Are you capable?"
"This is an 8,000-year-old soul beast. Its overall combat power is equivalent to a Soul Lord above level 45, or perhaps even higher."
"And it's not Hu Liena—it won't be countered by you!"
Dai Chengfeng smiled confidently. "But it's not as smart as Hu Liena either, right?"
With that, Dai Chengfeng waved his hand. A dark black halberd with blood-red patterns appeared in his palm, glowing faintly as it emerged from his spirit ring.
Then, he strode forward.
"Alright then, it's yours…"
Seeing Dai Chengfeng's determination, Qian Renxue no longer objected but stepped aside, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Let me see what kind of strength you possess, Dai Chengfeng!"
Qian Renxue was incredibly eager inside, but her soul power still flowed fully around her, ready to intervene at any moment.
By now, the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf had arrived in front of Dai Chengfeng, facing off against him.
Howl, howl—
Its blood-red eyes gleamed with ferocious light, and low growls continuously escaped its mouth. Saliva dripped from its sharp teeth onto the ground, emitting a sizzling sound.
Dai Chengfeng skillfully spun the halberd in his hand, the tip glinting coldly.
"Speaking of which, the third core of this halberd hasn't been activated yet. Perhaps this time…"
Whoosh—
But before Dai Chengfeng could finish his thought, the Shadow Night Phantom Wolf launched its attack first.
It charged at Dai Chengfeng like a streak of black lightning, moving at incredible speed. The air even crackled with a piercing sonic boom.
Seeing the charging wolf, Dai Chengfeng narrowed his eyes slightly.
"This is a perfect chance to test my new ability!"
The next second, a dark golden glow lit up on Dai Chengfeng's right arm, and a set of arm armor appeared on his right hand.
Only…
This Dark Golden Fear Claw Bear Arm Armor seemed somewhat different this time!
"Dark Golden Arm Armor: Full Concentration!"
(T/N: Full Cowling!)
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