Fox Demon: The villain at the beginning

Chapter 478 Invitation, Tracking

The immense energy of heaven and earth was refined into deep blue battle qi within the meridians and poured into the dantian.

Within the vortex of fighting spirit, compared to when it first entered the Dou Ling realm, the Dou crystal, shaped like a sea urchin, had doubled in size. Its shape had also become round again, transforming into a spherical bead.

The original nine spikes have disappeared.

When cultivating at the Douling realm, for every star increase in strength, one of the nine spikes on the Doujing Sea Urchin will retract and merge into the Doujing.

Jin Renfeng has now reached the peak of the Nine-Star Douling realm, and all nine spikes have naturally merged into the Doujing.

As a large amount of battle qi poured in, a dazzling light shone from the battle crystal.

A sense of perfect bliss welled up in Jin Renfeng's heart.

He had already reached the peak of the Battle Spirit realm.

"At this point, there's basically no room for further progress in the Battle Spirit stage. The next step is to break through to the Battle King stage."

Jin Renfeng murmured, and slowly opened his eyes.

With the guidance of his master Yun Yun, he was very familiar with each stage of the breakthrough.

It is easy to determine the current situation.

"Breaking through to the Dou Wang level requires refining a large amount of heaven and earth energy. And one cannot be disturbed."

"We need to find a safe place."

Although Qingshan Town doesn't have any powerful forces, it's too close to the Monster Mountain Range, so breaking through there could easily alert the fifth-tier monsters in the mountains.

Without expert support, it's easy to have your breakthrough interrupted.

"It's a real pity! We stayed for a month and a half, but still couldn't find the cave entrance on the cliff."

Jin Renfeng shook his head.

He gained nothing from his trip to Qingshan Town.

Not only did they fail to obtain the so-called relics, they also wasted a lot of time here.

"I'll just have to wait until next time I come here to find another opportunity!"

Thinking of this, Jin Renfeng stood up, prepared to pack his luggage, and leave Qingshan Town.

Just then, a knock came from outside the door.

Who would come at this time?

Jin Renfeng was somewhat curious. He didn't have many connections in Qingshan Town.

Logically speaking, no one should have come to disturb him.

Upon reaching the courtyard gate and opening the door, one is greeted by the figure of a woman in white.

"Mr. Tie! It's been a long time!"

The Little Fairy Doctor smiled sweetly and spoke softly.

"Little Fairy Doctor, how did you know I lived here?"

Jin Renfeng was slightly surprised.

"Dr. Zhang told me!"

Little Fairy Doctor's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, her snow-white hands behind her back, and she spoke softly.

"The herb-gathering team from Wan Yao Zhai is planning to go into the mountains to gather herbs today. In the past, you would always participate, but this time you are not here, so I am making a special trip to inform you."

It turned out that I was being notified to carry out a mission.

Jin Renfeng understood.

It seems that Little Fairy Doctor inquired about his past and knew that he was interested in this kind of mission, so she deliberately came to inform him.

"Would you be willing to join this mission, sir?"

the girl asked softly.

Jin Renfeng hesitated slightly.

Based on past experience, he would naturally not refuse such a task as observing Little Fairy Doctor up close.

However, this time the situation is somewhat different.

He is now at a critical juncture in breaking through to the Dou Wang realm, and every minute and second is extremely precious. It is really not appropriate for him to waste time on such a task.

"What? Does Mr. Tie have other plans?"

Seeing that the man did not respond for a long time, Little Fairy Doctor lowered her eyes, and a pitiful look of disappointment appeared on her pretty face.

Upon seeing the girl's beautiful face, Jin Renfeng was slightly taken aback, and involuntarily changed his mind again.

Having participated in so many missions, it seems like one more won't make a difference.

If he discovers the cave this time, wouldn't he have missed an opportunity?
“Since Miss Little Fairy Doctor has specifically named me, how could I, Tie, dare to disobey?”

Jin Renfeng said seriously, and accepted the task.

Of course, this has nothing to do with Little Fairy Doctor herself.

Making this decision came entirely from his own heart.

Upon hearing this, a satisfied smile appeared on Little Fairy Doctor's face.

"Then, sir, please prepare yourselves. We'll head over and rejoin the main force."

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Jin Renfeng and Xiao Yixian walked side by side and soon arrived at the meeting point.

At the entrance to the town, groups of mercenaries had already gathered.

"This time the route is the same as last time. Wan Yao Zhai is preparing to explore that herb-gathering route again."

Walking beside the boy, Little Fairy Doctor spoke softly.

"Then the road will be dangerous."

Jin Renfeng plays with flavor.

He couldn't help but think of the time he was besieged by monsters during the last bounty hunt.

With the terrain threatening and monsters attacking from both sides, it's really difficult to break through.

"Wan Yao Zhai had anticipated this situation and, in order to deal with the threat of magical beasts, specifically increased its hiring scale."

Little Fairy Doctor laughed,
"This team has a full eighty mercenaries, so there will absolutely be no problem."

"Eighty people, that's quite a large group."

Jin Renfeng laughed.

If placed in the world of Fox Spirit Matchmaker, it would be almost the size of a capital city.

Gathering so many mercenaries in this small town is no easy task.

With so many people around, dealing with monsters should be easier.

"Iron Boy, here on another mission this time!"

Upon seeing the two arrive, Dr. Zhang, an acquaintance, came over and greeted them.

"I had no choice; how could I refuse when Miss Little Fairy Doctor invited me?"

Jin Renfeng smiled and said, feigning smugness.

"You little rascal, I didn't expect you to actually get what you wanted!"

Looking at the smug young man in front of him, Doctor Zhang felt a little absurd.

He originally had no confidence in Jin Renfeng and Xiao Yixian, after all, the gap between the two was too great. There was no way they could have any interaction.

Unexpectedly, this young man accidentally saved Little Fairy Doctor's life.

Little Fairy Doctor's initiative was truly unexpected.

With the arrival of the two, the team officially set off.

Jin Renfeng originally planned to stand at the back of the group, just like last time, and casually get through this mission.

However, Little Fairy Doctor arranged for him to be in a central position, walking alongside him.

Among the group, Mu Li looked at the intimate Little Fairy Doctor and Jin Renfeng, a hint of barely perceptible jealousy and resentment surfacing in his eyes.

Upon entering the Monster Mountain Range, the team was attacked by monsters.

Taking advantage of the moment when the mercenaries were off guard, several snake-tailed leopards leaped out from the nearby trees and pounced on the mercenaries on the perimeter.

However, since the team had many more members this time, it was much easier to deal with the monsters.

A dozen or so mercenaries, armed with weapons, stood in neat rows and easily stopped him.

In just a few strokes, the snake-tailed leopard was chopped into pieces.

Having learned their lesson, the mercenary group became even more cautious. Although they outnumbered the previous group, their pace not only didn't increase, but actually slowed considerably.

It wasn't until noon that the team reached the cliff.

"We're about to cross a dense forest, everyone be careful and on guard!"

Dr. Zhang reminded him loudly.

"Yes!"

Many mercenaries echoed in agreement.

"Through the dense forest? Isn't the path on the other side of the cliff?"

Jin Renfeng looked puzzled.

"After the previous failure, the physicians and mercenaries of Wan Yao Zhai decided to carve out a path through the dense forest!"

Little Fairy Doctor explained.

"Instead of taking the main road, they went through the dense forest?"

Jin Renfeng was somewhat surprised, but then he quickly realized what was happening.

Although the decision was bizarre, it wasn't actually wrong.

Although the dense forest is more vulnerable to attacks from monsters, it is actually safer than the treacherous terrain of the cliff edge.

Having learned from their previous experience, the dozen or so mercenaries dispersed to the surrounding area, keeping watch for any disturbances.

The group moved slowly into the dense forest.

Once inside the dense forest, the view becomes very narrow due to the obstruction of the trees, and the route also becomes very confined.

Everyone became cautious.

Jin Renfeng strode forward, his soul power spreading out to encompass the entire dense forest.

Chi———

Three first-tier magical beasts, the Crimson Ice Serpents, hung from the tree trunk and charged towards the herb-gathering team members in the center of the group like lightning.

"careful!"

The security personnel shouted loudly.

However, before he could finish speaking, Jin Renfeng let out a soft shout, stomped his foot, and his figure instantly transformed into a blur as he flew into the air.

A surge of deep blue battle aura erupted, and sword energy swept across the land, severing the three long snakes in one strike.

"What a handsome move!"

Upon seeing the man's performance, the surrounding mercenaries cheered loudly.

The little fairy doctor standing to the side also had a look of amazement in her eyes.

"I didn't expect you to have this trick up your sleeve!"

Dr. Zhang walked over and looked at him with a strange expression.

"This is my livelihood!"

Jin Renfeng smiled slightly as he landed, the blood from his sword dripping onto the ground.

Although one cannot use the true qi magic of the world of one, the Dugu sword technique of the world of Laughing at the world can be used without hindrance here, especially the sword qi, which is seamlessly connected.

What he just used was a sword qi fighting technique transformed from the Dugu Sword Technique.

Although the meridians used are different, the power is not diminished in the slightest. It is comparable to a high-level Xuan-rank fighting technique from the Doupo world.

In one corner of the group, Mu Li's eyes were filled with horror.

Having witnessed Jin Renfeng's sword strike, he finally understood why those fools had been defeated.

Even from a great distance, Mu Li could still feel the immense power of the sword energy.

"This guy probably really has the strength of a Battle Master! Those idiots deserved to lose."

Mu Li thought to himself.

Having defeated the Crimson Ice Serpent, the team continued their journey.

One after another, auras entered Jin Renfeng's senses.

Although it is located on the edge of the Monster Mountain Range, there are quite a few monsters in the dense forest.

There are at least several hundred first-tier magical beasts alone.

Fortunately, most of them were weak magical beasts, and they all kept their distance from the mercenary group.

From those auras, Jin Renfeng also sensed the location of the Crimson Flame Wolves. However, seemingly remembering the lesson learned last time, this time the Crimson Flame Wolf pack merely observed from the sidelines and did not launch an attack.

The group made it through the treacherous dense forest without any major incidents.

With the tall trees no longer blocking their view, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

After a short rest, the group set off again. This journey was much easier than the previous one. Although they still encountered two waves of monsters along the way, they were easily dealt with.

As darkness fell, the group finally arrived safely at their destination: a sunken basin covered with medicinal herbs.

Various kinds of medicinal herbs grow in the basin, and upon entering, one can feel the rich aroma of herbs floating in the air.

"What a treasure trove!"

Looking at the vast sea of ​​medicinal herbs before him, Jin Renfeng sighed inwardly.

The energy within this depression is much denser and purer than that outside, making it a naturally formed medicinal garden, which is why these herbs can grow in large quantities here.

"Although the intelligence report mentioned that this place was a treasure land, I did not expect that so many medicinal herbs would grow here."

Dr. Zhang laughed heartily.

"Now all the effort that Wan Yao Zhai put in has been worthwhile."

"Let's set up camp here, and be careful not to damage the surrounding herbs."

Wiping the sweat from her brow, Little Fairy Doctor spoke softly.

The surrounding mercenaries immediately responded and then began setting up their tents with great enthusiasm.

The herb-gathering team also began their work, entering the basin to dig for medicinal herbs. Little Fairy Doctor stepped forward and personally directed the operation.

Jin Renfeng circled the basin but did not find the medicinal herbs he needed.

Although there are many kinds of medicinal herbs in the basin, they are all low-grade herbs, and there are not many precious ones.

"The energy level is still too low. If the energy of heaven and earth were more abundant, the medicinal herbs that grow there would be even more precious."

Jin Renfeng murmured.

But he also understood that if this place truly produced any rare and precious treasures, it would probably have already been monopolized by magical beasts of the fifth rank or higher. There would be no chance for the people of Wan Yao Zhai to obtain them.

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As night fell, the camp gradually quieted down.

Most of the men returned to their tents to rest, while only a few mercenaries on night watch sat by the fire, keeping watch for any movement around them.

In the silent darkness, a tent suddenly stirred slightly, and a graceful, dark shadow slipped out of the tent and silently slipped into the dark forest through a gap in the guard.

Inside a separate tent, Jin Renfeng, who had kept his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

"Little Fairy Doctor? What's she doing out alone so late?"

Upon sensing that familiar aura, Jin Renfeng's face revealed a strange expression.

He had not yet fallen asleep, and he kept spreading his soul power around him, paying attention to the movements around him.

Unexpectedly, they discovered that Little Fairy Doctor had gone out alone.

"Is it possible?"

Remembering the purpose of his trip, Jin Renfeng felt an eager joy.

Emerging from the tent, he rose gracefully like a gentle breeze, silently following behind the girl.

The two walked quickly, one in front of the other, and soon left the camp behind.

Under the pale moonlight, Little Fairy Doctor's face was filled with panic. She kept glancing around.

Nighttime is the time for nocturnal magical beasts to hunt, and along the way, many hungry magical beasts roam the forest.

There were no fewer than a dozen creatures that entered the range of Jin Renfeng's soul power.

Fortunately, the girl seemed to be very familiar with the wilderness and easily avoided the sight of several groups of magical beasts.

"With such a lithe figure, it's hard to believe that she's the same frail Little Fairy Doctor from earlier in the day."

Jin Renfeng thought to himself, looking a little further back.

When they reached a steep cliff, Little Fairy Doctor slowly stopped.

(End of this chapter)