I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon? - Chapter 87: Xiaobai’s Prank
Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Xiaobai’s Prank
The mountain wind was cold in the night, and a heavy stench of blood drifted through the air.
The Mountain Tiger crouched in the distance, its eyes like torches as it stared at Li Zixuan. The sadistic glee in its gaze intensified.
In just a few more minutes, this prey would collapse from blood loss.
Right now, it was merely waiting for the right moment.
“Hah.”
Li Zixuan panted lightly, her eyes fixed on the Star Beast’s pacing. Blood was gushing from her abdomen; the longer this dragged on, the more disadvantaged she would be.
Elder Li had previously warned her to run if she encountered danger. Naturally, she wasn’t going to stay here and fight this King Level Star Beast to the death.
At this thought, Li Zixuan took a deep breath, pushed off the ground, and used her Body Technique to turn and flee. Her figure looked battered and frail.
RUSTLE!
The leaves in the forest trembled.
Seeing this, the Mountain Tiger’s pupils gleamed with excitement. Its body flickered, and as if teleporting, it followed closely behind Li Zixuan.
ROAR!
WHOOSH!
The wind howled in her ears, her hair flying wildly. As light as a swallow, Li Zixuan sped through the dim pine forest.
The Mountain Tiger followed close behind, clinging to her like an inescapable shadow.
The human and the beast raced through the pine forest, a brutal killing intent radiating outward.
The King Level Star Beast’s strength was formidable, tyrannical and barbaric, crushing everything in its path as it followed Li Zixuan.
Wherever it passed, trees were shattered and vast amounts of Star Force were released.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
The next moment, several Star Force attacks struck from behind Li Zixuan, precisely blasting apart an ancient pine tree in front of her.
A huge hole appeared on the bark, piercing through the entire trunk. Unable to bear the damage, the tree toppled on the spot.
It blocked Li Zixuan’s path.
’Not good…’
Seeing this, Li Zixuan quickly tapped her foot on the pine log, twisting her hips to pivot away from the toppling tree.
But just as she turned!
RUMBLE!
The Mountain Tiger seized the opportunity. Though it moved second, it arrived first, instantly appearing by her side and swiping its claws at her abdomen.
RIP!
The sound of tearing flesh rang out. A wave of intense pain made Li Zixuan tremble, her lips draining of color.
’It’s too late.’
’The difference in strength is too great.’
She had already cautiously avoided many Star Beasts.
But venturing out to train was, after all, extremely risky.
SHRED!
The Star Beast easily tore her flesh. Its claws plunged into her abdomen, twisting her organs and making the grievous wound even worse.
The next moment.
A savage claw pierced straight through Li Zixuan’s abdomen, impaling her and lifting her high into the air.
As if showing off its prize to the heavens.
“No…”
Li Zixuan gazed up at the moon. A deathly grayness filled her eyes, her pupils lost focus. She raised her longsword and stabbed backward.
CLANG.
The blade’s edge met the Mountain Tiger’s fur with the sound of metal striking stone.
The sword tip shattered, and the longsword in her hand broke on the spot.
It was as if she hadn’t struck flesh…
…but an incomparably hard boulder!
Seeing this, blood trickled from the corner of Li Zixuan’s mouth, her eyes filled with blank confusion.
Despair spread through her heart.
These King Level Star Beasts had spent years fighting in the wild, evolving by devouring others, which had hardened their bodies to an incredible degree.
Humans could only break their defenses by using True Essence with their Swordsmanship.
But now, she had lost too much blood. Forget about using One Sword Opens the Celestial Gate, she could barely even swing her sword.
’How could I possibly break through this Mountain Tiger’s hide?’
Along with the searing pain from her torn abdomen, Li Zixuan’s consciousness began to grow hazy. A weary sense of powerlessness crept over her as memories flashed through her mind.
Regrets, sorrows, and all kinds of unwillingness to let go…
“I’m sorry, Teacher.”
Li Zixuan closed her eyes as two streams of clear tears slowly flowed down her cheeks.
The thought of her head being crushed in the tiger’s jaws and being devoured alive bit by bit filled Li Zixuan with incomparable terror.
The Mountain Tiger opened its bloody maw. Its sharp fangs pressed against Li Zixuan’s soft neck, slowly applying pressure and piercing the skin. The faint scent of blood wafted to her nose.
Yet, just as she fell into despair…
Suddenly!
A ray of purple light shot into the sky, tearing through the night as it sped toward her!
RUMBLE!
A terrifying Sword Intent swept across the Da Li Mountain Range, locking directly onto the Mountain Tiger’s position and unleashing a hundredfold killing intent.
The Ziwei Longsword tore through the void, streaking across the night sky.
In an instant, faster than a clap of thunder, it pierced the Mountain Tiger’s brow and exited the back of its skull, trailing red and white matter.
An instant kill!
The Mountain Tiger’s gaze was dull. It hadn’t even reacted before death claimed it. Its claws pulled free from Li Zixuan’s body as it fell straight to the ground.
BOOM!
The next moment.
The void above the giant pine trembled, and Qin Yang’s figure appeared on the treetop. Moonlight draped over his black robes as he caught the weakened Li Zixuan with one hand.
“Master…”
Li Zixuan’s beautiful eyes focused, and a surprised smile appeared on her pale, pretty face. She had just started to speak when weakness overcame her, and she fainted in Qin Yang’s arms.
Ziwei circled around them, spinning joyfully and energetically, like an excited child.
“Tch. How’d this kid get herself into such a mess?”
Qin Yang looked at Li Zixuan in his arms. Her breath was faint, her lips were slightly parted, and her life was hanging by a thread.
His gaze traveled downward.
Her clothes were tattered rags, her exquisite figure partly exposed. The bloody hole in her slender waist was shocking to behold; one could vaguely see her organs squirming inside.
’This injury is… quite serious.’
Qin Yang shook his head, then took out the Wood Law Fragment and placed it on Li Zixuan’s forehead.
The next moment.
A powerful Life Force poured into her.
The Power of Laws activated. The wound on her abdomen healed at an incredible rate as flesh and skin regenerated.
In less than a moment, the ghastly injury was completely healed.
’That should do it.’
Qin Yang took Li Zixuan’s hand and checked her pulse.
Just then, Xiaobai’s figure appeared beside Qin Yang, curiously sizing up Li Zixuan.
“Xiaobai, watch her for me,” Qin Yang said, turning his head. “She won’t be waking up for a while.”
“No problem, Master.”
Xiaobai nodded, took Li Zixuan, and then landed on the ground.
Qin Yang then turned, taking Ziwei with him, and headed deeper into the Da Li Mountain Range, continuing his search for Beast Fire.
’Master’s gone…’
Xiaobai watched Qin Yang’s retreating back, then looked down and curiously studied Li Zixuan on the ground. She reached out and pinched her face.
Her oval face was as fair as jade, the skin delicate, smooth, and firm to the touch.
’What a beautiful human!’
As Xiaobai pinched Li Zixuan’s face, she was a little surprised.
’Where did Master find such a beautiful apprentice?’
’And… why doesn’t he show his true face to people?’
’Does he have some other secret?’
Thinking of how Qin Yang ordered her around day after day, Xiaobai bared her silver fangs in a mischievous grin.
She crouched down beside Li Zixuan, casually picked up a flat stone from the ground, and lightly carved the words “Jianghai Library” into it with her fingertip.
After a moment’s thought, she carved another small word: “Qin.”
Then she placed it in Li Zixuan’s hand…
