Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 143 She is really good at something
Deep in the mountains there was a shroud of clouds and mist, though not thick, it was difficult to see things clearly beyond a hundred feet.

The fluttering of the birds' wings and their flight in alarm are noisy, but they also leave a strange silence, making one feel uneasy.

The horses whinnied and whinnied, becoming restless and paddling the ground with their hooves. Even without the groom's call to stop, they stopped moving forward and paced in place, as if they were about to break free from the reins and escape.

"Everyone, please pay attention, there is something happening ahead."

"I'm afraid it's the giant python that comes out in the spring. After hibernating in winter, it needs to eat the most. This is when it is most aggressive. It is even more terrifying than the period when it delays looking for a mate!"

"Don't panic, slowly shrink the formation and gather the carriages together. Those practicing martial arts should stay outside, and the elderly and weak should stay in the middle!"

The people from the escort agency ahead suppressed their voices to remind people of the arrangements. They were calm but not panicky, as if they had rich experience in dealing with emergencies when they were away from home.

At this time, they were in a valley. The hills on both sides were not high and dangerous, the vegetation was sparse, and the terrain was relatively flat and open. However, the misty situation still made people feel cold.

"It's a disaster, it's a disaster. If I had known this would happen, I would have stayed at the foot of the mountain for a night, or even just ridden back. It's better than losing my life here."

"Yes, it's rumored that the python can devour cattle and horses alive. Humans are not enough to fill its teeth. We should wait until the authorities eliminate it and make sure it's safe before we can pass through."

"We won't die here, will we? My wife and children are waiting for me to return home..."

All parties stepped up their efforts to adjust their teams according to the reminder, mixed with the sounds of panic and anxiety. Especially in the depressing atmosphere, the horses were somewhat out of control, which was even more worrying.

"Shut up and don't disturb people. Anyone who dares to say anything will be thrown out!" The head of the escort agency shouted in a deep voice, and the uneasy voices finally quieted down.

Someone else spoke up, "We haven't seen it yet, so don't be afraid. We have so many martial artists, and Miss Zhao is here. If it really is a giant python, we might be able to kill it here. Since there's news, it means someone must have experienced the giant python and escaped alive."

That's true. This statement makes people feel a little more at ease.

But what if the giant python was too full to pursue, allowing the person to escape alive? It would be great to escape alive, but what if I died here?
The carriages and horses from various families gathered together in a panic, and the atmosphere became increasingly uneasy.

During the process, Geng Hong said in a deep voice: "Xuan Ge'er, you go stay in the same carriage with the young master and the others for protection. Don't worry about anything else. I will protect you personally. Erhe, Jiang Kai, you go around and follow the instructions of the escort agency!"

His arrangement was reasonable, as the group needed cooperation, but he also had selfish motives, as he wanted to personally protect Chen Xuan and the others and prevent them from leaving.

In this case, it would not be convenient for Chen Xuan to act alone. Of course, this was not a critical moment. He did not mind showing off his abilities when necessary. It was not something shameful. He could always keep a low profile as much as possible.

Geng Hong was considered very loyal, with an attitude of protecting the master to the end. After all, he was only receiving a salary from the Gao family. The road ahead was long and the road ahead was long. He did not abandon his master and run away at the critical moment.

Although Zhao Erhe and the others were worried, they left as instructed for the sake of the overall situation. Chen Xuan also followed the arrangements and got on the carriage where Gao Jingming was.

Gao Jingming and the other two in the car had already become alert, each holding a weapon. Gao Jingming held a two-foot-long light sword, which was not fancy at all, with an ebony sheath. It was a sharp blade that could cut iron like mud. Xiao Cai held a foot-long dagger, Xiao Ye held a foot-long spike, and even Chen Xuan held a half-meter-long dagger.

They all practiced martial arts. Needless to say, Chen Xuan knew that Gao Jingming was as strong as Geng Hong, but he had less practical experience. Xiao Cai and Xiao Ye were also very skilled in martial arts, but they usually had no chance to fight. Chen Xuan knew that they had practiced a set of short-range combined martial arts, and they were not weak when they cooperated with each other.

Putting aside their strength, the difference is that Chen Xuan is more comprehensive in all aspects, while the others are relatively biased and take a light, short and risky approach.

The half-meter short sword in Chen Xuan's hand is naturally not as good as the two-foot light sword in Gao Jingming's hand. It is a hard sword. Although it is still a short weapon, it can perform some fierce moves. It doesn't matter. At the critical moment, the pure internal force can circulate and condense three feet of sword energy on the sword body, which is no worse than a long sword!

"A Xuan, don't be afraid. Maybe after practicing martial arts for a few years, we will finally have the opportunity to fight in real combat." Gao Jingming was in a good mood to smile and comfort Chen Xuan when he saw him come in. However, his hand tightly gripping the scabbard betrayed his uneasiness.

Xiao Cai and Xiao Ye's expressions were tense, but their eyes showed a determination to fight to the end, although it had not yet reached that level.

Chen Xuan was not afraid at all. He pretended to be worried but still sober as he said, "There are so many of us here. It's okay. By the way, if a giant python attacks, the space in the car is small, so we should not worry about it. We should dodge the broken car without hesitation. Safety is the most important thing."

"A Xuan is right," Gao Jingming nodded in agreement.

To be frank, with the current martial arts skills of Chen Xuan and his companions, including Xiao Cai and the others, this relatively sturdy carriage would be no different from being made of paper if it were destroyed. The reason they hid in the carriage was just a subconscious psychological comfort.

At this moment, Chen Xuan was talking to Gao Jingming and the others while also paying attention to his surroundings with his powerful senses.

The vehicles were retracted as much as possible to protect the weak people inside. The people from the escort agency and Zhao Erhe were scattered around and ready for battle. Zhao Qingluan rode his horse to the front, holding a spear and scanning the surroundings with a little excitement.

How could she not be excited? She thought she was quite skilled in martial arts and had just encountered such a thing when she entered the martial arts world. Once she could get rid of the giant python and protect everyone's safety, the government would also help publicize it when they knew about it. This would be a good opportunity to become famous. Although it would be impossible for her to become famous all over the world in one go, the reputation of Zhao Nüxia would be unavoidable in a small circle.

After a brief period of startled birds flying away, the surroundings fell into a relatively quiet and depressing atmosphere, so quiet that Chen Xuan could hear everyone's heartbeat.

In the distant misty clouds, Chen Xuan faintly heard the rustling sound of heavy objects crushing grass and rubbing against soil and rocks, like heavy tires rubbing against the ground.

Instantly, he pinpointed the source of the sound. It was just behind a hill about a hundred meters high, to their left and front, about two or three hundred feet away. Sensing the subtle yet powerful movement, Chen Xuan's heart froze. Although he hadn't seen the creature, he was certain it was a large one!

The movement was slowly approaching them, and gradually it became clear that it was accelerating.

At this moment, Chen Xuan glanced at Gao Jingming inconspicuously, secretly surprised that the dragon horn pendant he was wearing was completely useless.

The thing was still coming closer. Chen Xuan didn't think that it was so hungry after hibernation that it was still coming to eat despite the threat of higher-level life forms.

What is the reason that allows it to overcome higher-level life forms and approach it?

The answer is ready to come out.

That beast is probably not wild!

The reason is simple. Only when creatures are kept in captivity can they overcome some of their natural instincts. For example, some domestic dogs sometimes dare to bare their teeth at tigers, leopards, and wolves.

Chen Xuan had made a travel plan for the journey. Although there had been ferocious beasts on this road in the past, he had never heard of a creature as long as ten feet. But now it appeared. Could it be that someone did it on purpose?

As for the purpose, it could be to create panic, it could be to "nurture the enemy for self-preservation," or it could simply be that the "little pet" is hungry after a long winter and is looking for a snack in this desolate mountain...

This was just Chen Xuan's guess at the moment. Apart from feeling the approach of the giant, he did not sense any stranger's presence within a few hundred feet.

"Everyone, pay attention! The beast is coming, right in front of us on the left!"

A moment later, Zhao Qingluan in front also felt the movement and reminded quietly. When the time came, she no longer had the composure she had at the beginning. There was still excitement in her words, but there was also a hint of panic and fear.

It's normal for a newbie. He will dare to do anything if given a knife, but he will be at a loss at the critical moment due to his lack of experience.

Hiss~!

A slight spitting sound could be heard through the mist, and the horses became increasingly restless. If they had not been properly tamed and able to remain stable, they would have probably fled in terror and struggled.

The next moment, a series of gasps were heard.

In the fog ahead, a huge creature was looming. Its whole body was brown and black, and its scales were as sharp as iron. The thickest part was thicker than a wooden bucket with a diameter of half a meter. It had a flat round head as big as a table, and a row of horny spikes about a foot long grew from the neck down to the tail.

Its two dark yellow eyes were like lanterns, and when it raised its head slightly, they were as high as two stories. It was swimming straight from behind a small hill, without even hiding, as if it had seen a delicious delicacy and was leisurely coming to enjoy a feast.

"Mom"

“This is too big.”

"Is one person enough to fill the gaps between my teeth?"

"I...I was a little scared."

Cries of fear were heard one after another, and the sound of teeth chattering could be clearly heard.

Geng Hong, standing beside the carriage, took a deep breath and whispered, knife in hand: "Young Master, judging from my experience, this is probably not a poisonous python. Its scales are tough and its skin is thick, so we still can't take it lightly. It's hard to say whether it has any other special abilities. We may not be able to capture it. If necessary, we will find a way to delay it and give you a chance to escape!"

At the critical moment, he had not forgotten his character and had made preparations for the worst.

Gao Jingming and the others nodded slightly. Chen Xuan was relatively calm. If this giant python was just big in size, it would be fine. What he was more worried about was that if there was an owner behind this giant python, that would be the most dangerous. If there was an owner who could keep such a big python in captivity, the person behind it must be extraordinary.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. After I kill this beast, I might even have another meal for you." Zhao Qingluan's voice sounded in the front, and she was obviously trying to be calm. I guess girls have a natural fear of this kind of reptile.

At this time, the giant python had already arrived at the roadside ahead, only a few dozen feet away, clearly appearing in everyone's sight. It came leisurely, and the strong sense of oppression made people frightened.

After Zhao Qingluan finished speaking, he jumped into the air with a spear in his hand and rushed out. He walked forward about seven or eight feet and landed. He stepped on the ground and rushed forward again. With the help of the ground, he rushed out more than ten feet at a rapid speed!

As she got closer to the giant python, the spear in her hand began to hum, and an icy blue light burst out.

Chen Xuan's eyes twitched. This tiger girl, when she has something to do, she really goes all out. She just goes all out like that...

(End of this chapter)