Chapter 783 Deceitful Object of Beast Village (2)

Shen Bai’s face was expressionless as he threw one punch after another.

The Eight-sided Turtle’s four limbs flailed, letting out waves of mournful cries.

But Shen Bai was unmoved, his face a mask as he continued to rain down blows.

The third punch fell, and the blazing Buddha’s Light pierced through the Eight-sided Turtle’s shell.

The Eight-sided Turtle’s wails stopped abruptly. Its shell and body were torn to pieces in a gruesome death.

Shen Bai withdrew his hand and scanned his surroundings.

The area was a complete wreck, covered in the terrifying marks left by the battle.

He didn’t leave. Instead, he turned his gaze to the shadows on one side of the canyon and said, “If you don’t show yourself, I’ll treat you as an accomplice and kill you too.”

As soon as he spoke, a foppish-looking young man with slicked-back hair emerged from the shadows.

The young man wore an ostentatious pink robe. He had a somewhat effeminate appearance; if not for his Adam’s apple, one could easily mistake him for a woman in different clothes.

As the man stepped out, he raised his hands without the slightest hesitation.

“I mean no harm! I came to visit Beast Village, and I happened to witness your incredible might. I couldn’t resist watching your magnificent display for a moment longer.”

Cold sweat beaded on the man’s forehead, and his raised hands were even trembling slightly.

‘Terrifying. He’s absolutely terrifying.’

He had witnessed everything Shen Bai did. The moment Shen Bai finished off the two men so cleanly, a chill ran down his spine.

‘In all his life, he had never seen anyone kill with such an empty expression, without a hint of emotion, as if those two were nothing more than a pair of pigs.’

In that single instant, the man came to a conclusion: this terrifying person before him was not to be provoked.

Shen Bai approached slowly, Cold Moon in hand.

“You said you’re visiting. You’re from a Refuge, but not from Beast Village?”

Shen Bai had picked up on a clue in what the man had just said.

The man had clearly said the name Beast Village, proving he knew the situation, and the people of Beast Village were known for not welcoming outsiders.

Combined with his claim of visiting, Shen Bai guessed the man was from a Refuge, but not necessarily this one.

Watching Shen Bai draw near, the man couldn’t help but take a step back and say, “I’m from Flower Village. Friend, please don’t come any closer. I haven’t offended you.”

He felt that the closer Shen Bai got, the more palpable that terrifying killing intent became.

‘He was terrified!’

‘It would be a lie to say he wasn’t afraid in a life-or-death situation like this.’

‘But no matter how scared he was, he had to survive.’

Shen Bai stopped and said, “Flower Village… Tell me your purpose for coming here. And your name.”

The man let out a long breath and said, “My name is Guo Qi. I came to Beast Village to trade.”

At this, Guo Qi raised his left hand and gave it a little shake toward Shen Bai.

On his left hand was a Bronze Ring.

Guo Qi wiped the ring, and a Bronze Box fell out of it.

“Flower Village excels in the art of cultivation, focusing on plants. Beast Village, on the other hand, is skilled in the art of Beast Taming, primarily raising beasts. I’m here to trade.”

Shen Bai narrowed his eyes and said, “Plant Masters and Beast Tamers?”

Shen Bai had heard of these two professions, but they were extremely rare in the current world. He never expected to find so many in a Refuge.

Whether it was Beast Tamers or Plant Masters, the things they raised all had peculiar effects.

For example, the Soul Ape and the turtle Shen Bai had just killed—one was proficient in Divine Soul Attacks, while the other had extremely formidable defense.

Guo Qi nodded and said, “It’s great that you know about these professions. I really mean no harm. The people of Beast Village are divided into two types. One type will kill any outsiders they encounter, while the other type simply escorts them out. We in Flower Village are different; Flower Village has never harmed anyone from the outside.”

He could tell Shen Bai hadn’t lowered his guard yet, so he had to first make it clear that he had no malicious intent.

Shen Bai used his Infinite Divination Skill to carefully verify the truth of Guo Qi’s words.

The Infinite Divination Skill showed a field of gold, indicating that Guo Qi was not lying.

Shen Bai thought for a moment, then sheathed Cold Moon and said, “I’ll go with you to take a look at Beast Village.”

Guo Qi saw Shen Bai sheathe his longsword and had just begun to feel that his life was no longer in danger when he heard Shen Bai’s words and froze.

“Friend, you killed people from Beast Village! They won’t let this go. You should get out of here quickly. You’ll only be safe once you’re outside. The people from the Refuge won’t pursue you there.”

‘Are you kidding me? Bringing someone this terrifying into the village with me? I must have a death wish.’

‘I need to trick him into leaving, quick, before more trouble starts.’

Shen Bai shook his head and said, “Did anyone see me kill the people from Beast Village?”

Guo Qi really wanted to say that *he* saw it, but he knew if he did, he’d be a dead man.

“But friend, you’re an outsider. Once they find out someone died, you’ll be their first suspect.”

Shen Bai smiled and said, “Who says I’m an outsider?”

Guo Qi’s face was full of confusion.

Shen Bai pointed at Guo Qi and said, “You and I were traveling together to trade. On the way, we ran into a vicious assailant. After killing those people, the assailant fled. Their power was immense, so we didn’t dare give chase.”

Guo Qi: “…”

‘Damn, what kind of mind comes up with that?’

‘In the span of just a few sentences, he had already arranged the entire story perfectly.’

‘The key was… he didn’t dare refuse.’

This man looked gentle, but when he was killing just now, he was like a demon of slaughter.

‘Refuse?’

‘Someone who wanted to live a long life could refuse. Guo Qi didn’t think his life was long enough for that.’

With a stiff expression, Guo Qi said, “In that case… friend, please come with me and experience the local culture of Beast Village.”

Shen Bai nodded and said, “Then let’s go.”

There was a great opportunity here, and very likely a Deceitful Object as well. Of course Shen Bai was going to go.

Besides, the Refuge was a continuation of the Era of Ten Thousand Cities, and Shen Bai was also very curious about the secrets it held.