Chapter 1064 - 171: Isn't That a Dinosaur? (2)

Chen Mo smiled and changed the topic: "By the way, have you found the Phoenix Remains?"

"We've found the location, but we were attacked on our way there. However, to actually get the Phoenix Skeleton, it might be very difficult," Huang Su replied.

"What's wrong?"

"There are Demon Beasts guarding it."

"Demon Beasts guarding? How come I haven't heard about this before?"

"It's because the person who discovered the Phoenix Skeleton never actually encountered it. If he had, he would have known. We only found out about this at the Cyan Dragon Skeleton location," Huang Su explained slowly.

The Phoenix, Cyan Dragon, and other Divine Beasts, as the rulers of this world in the past, had immense power. Even after death, their corpses remain uncorrupted.

When the Cyan Dragon fell, it must have attracted Demon Beasts that fed on its blood and flesh. Soon after the Cyan Dragon's death, the Evil Qi and resentment hadn't dispersed. These Demon Beasts that consumed the Cyan Dragon's flesh were thus enslaved by its Evil Qi and became its servants.

Or perhaps the Cyan Dragon, knowing what would happen after its death, left a trace of consciousness before dying, capable of controlling the Demon Beasts that fed on its flesh.

In any case, these beasts that consumed its flesh are destined to guard its skeleton for generations.

This explains why, even after so many years, the Cyan Dragon Remains have never been damaged.

Dongfang Nishang tried to take away the Cyan Dragon Remains, and her party was attacked by the Cyan Dragon's Guardian Demon Beasts.

Being a Divine Beast on the same level as the Cyan Dragon, there would likely be Guardian Demon Beasts around the Phoenix Skeleton too.

"Consciousness, Evil Qi? Wouldn't that mean it's useless even if we obtain it?" Chen Mo questioned.

"It's uncertain. After so many years, it might not be as strong as before, and those significant figures must have their methods," Huang Su said.

"That's true," Chen Mo pondered for a while, then said, "In that case, wouldn't the Thirteenth Princess and the others return empty-handed?"

Huang Su shook her head: "Not necessarily. Those Guardian Demon Beasts are strong, but their intelligence is low. We divided our tasks; some of us distracted their strong ones while the rest of us took the opportunity to proceed."

"Do you know the route?" Chen Mo asked.

Huang Su furrowed her brows: "You want to go there?"

Chen Mo nodded: "We can only catch up with them there to reunite."

Huang Su nodded in agreement, but her intent was merely to meet up with Feng Ning and the others.

"Since you agree, shall we rest for a bit and then set off?"

Chen Mo handed his water bag to Huang Su.

Huang Su initially did not want to accept it, as she also had her own, but she understood that Chen Mo suggested resting for her recovery. Seeing his good intentions, she accepted it: "Th...thank you."

Huang Su opened the water bag, took a few small sips without drinking directly, and returned it to Chen Mo.

"You recover, and I'll watch over you." Chen Mo put the water bag into his Qiankun Bracelet, took out a knife, and walked towards the bodies of those "Wolf Demons," dealing with them.

"Thank you."

Huang Su didn't stand on ceremony with Chen Mo, sitting cross-legged on a dry spot nearby, taking out a Healing Elixir to recuperate.

Huang Su not only suffered injuries but also exhausted her Spiritual Power, requiring a considerable amount of time to recuperate.

When Huang Su felt she was almost well enough to continue the journey, the sky gradually darkened.

"Smells good!"

Huang Su sniffed, suddenly catching a whiff of enticing roasted meat aroma.

Huang Su opened her eyes, seeing a bonfire not far away, with Chen Mo sitting beside it, roasting a wolf's leg, sizzling with oil, stirring appetites.

"Recovered?" Sensing Huang Su's gaze, Chen Mo inquired.

"Enough to continue our journey."

Huang Su got up and sat opposite Chen Mo.

"No rush, continue your recuperation tonight. It's not suitable to travel at night." Chen Mo looked over the flames at Huang Su: "Do you eat spicy?"

"Hmm?"

Chen Mo's topic shift was so sudden that Huang Su struggled to keep up.

When Chen Mo waved the wolf's leg in his hand, Huang Su realized: "Anything is fine."

Chen Mo sprinkled a small amount of chili powder, then handed it to Huang Su: "Try this."

"Ah... thank you."

Huang Su hadn't expected Chen Mo to offer her the roasted wolf leg first.

Chen Mo didn't consider what she might be thinking, taking out another processed wolf leg and began roasting it.

He initially wanted to thank her for the Life-saving Jade, but felt it unnecessary and remained silent.

In the Mist Swamp at night, with just the two of them, the atmosphere seemed intimate, yet the blazing fire kept their distance.

Once Chen Mo gave the wolf leg to Huang Su, neither spoke another word.

Chen Mo focused on roasting the meat.

Huang Su, a bit distracted, took small bites of her food.

"Crackle..."

Suddenly, a loud pop from the bonfire sent sparks flying everywhere.

"Buzz."

Both instinctively formed a Spiritual Protection Shield to block the sparks, then spoke simultaneously: "Are you... alright?"

Huang Su lowered her head, remaining silent.

Chen Mo pulled out a piece of wood from the fire: "It was this piece of wood that exploded."

"Oh."

Huang Su acknowledged with a simple "Oh," and they fell into another long silence.

After they both finished eating.

"Continue your recuperation, I'll keep watch during the night," Chen Mo leapt onto an ancient tree, sitting atop the canopy.

At night, the forest fog was not as thick as during the daytime.

Huang Su looked at Chen Mo's slender back, deep in thought.

As the night grew deeper, the bonfire extinguished.

The moon hung high, but its light couldn't penetrate the forest mist.

Suddenly, a faint scent of blood permeated through the mist.

Huang Su sensed something and barely opened her eyes before a flash of sword light split apart a venomous snake lunging at her from behind a tree.

Sitting in the tree, Chen Mo sheathed the Spirit Brilliance Sword, closing his eyes again, feigning sleep.

Seeing this, Huang Su pursed her lips slightly.

This forest harbored many venomous creatures and demon beasts, all coming out to hunt at night.

Fortunately, their Realm levels weren't high, and Chen Mo managed them easily, resolving several crises for Huang Su.

The night passed.

As the sun rose.

The sunlight failed to dissipate the forest fog but instead thickened it.

After a night of recuperation, Huang Su's condition improved significantly, with her Essence, Qi, and Spirit restored.

She opened her eyes, slowly exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, and looked at Chen Mo sitting in the tree, pressing her lips, and said: "Thanks for your effort last night."

"No trouble at all, a small task. Ready?"

Huang Su nodded.

"Shall we set off then?"

"Don't you want to rest for a bit?"

"Just one night, I'm not tired." Chen Mo jumped down from the tree: "Lead the way."

...

On the way to the Phoenix Remains, the Demon Beasts encountered increased in number and strength.

Chen Mo and Huang Su chose not to fly, as it would make them more conspicuous, and with their strength, they couldn't fly too high anyway.

Darting through the forest was less perilous.

The journey was thrilling yet safe.

Two days later.

"Why haven't we arrived?" Chen Mo started to doubt if Huang Su had led them the wrong way.

"We took this route last time."

Huang Su also began to feel uncertain.

After two days together, their relationship became less distant.

"Didn't you guys mark the path?" Chen Mo asked.

Huang Su shook her head: "At that time, the Thirteenth Princess had a map, so we didn't mark the path."

Scratching his head, Chen Mo asked: "So what do we do now?"

"How about we keep moving forward and see?" Huang Su suggested.

"I guess that's all we can do," Chen Mo agreed.

"Roar!"

Just then, a roar came from ahead, and a massive silhouette became clearer within the shadows beneath two large trees.

"Ar...Armored Dragon Beast," Huang Su's expression changed.

Chen Mo's eyes widened: "Isn't that a dinosaur?"