I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon? - Chapter 88: Li Zixuan: Could Teacher Be in the Library?

Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Li Zixuan: Could Teacher Be in the Library?

Deep within the Da Li Mountain Range.

The moonlight was serene. The mountains rose and fell like the spines of great beasts. The roars of Star Beasts echoed one after another. Heaps of giant bones were piled beneath the pine forest, where insects and ants had made their nests, creating a bleak and desolate scene.

Qin Yang’s figure moved like a phantom, weaving through the mountain forest.

Using his Divine Technique, Close Yet So Far, he had searched through most of the Da Li Mountain Range in the blink of an eye.

’I didn’t expect so many King Level Star Beasts to be lurking in this mountain range.’

Qin Yang released his Spiritual Power to probe the vicinity, a little surprised.

During his search just now, he had sensed the presence of at least ten King Level Star Beasts, each occupying a different region of the range.

If, one day…

…these Star Beasts were to rise up and launch a joint attack on Jianghai City, Elder Li, the Hall Master, and the few other Innate Realm experts would likely be unable to hold them off.

If the city’s defenses were breached, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Countless lives would be lost, and the people would be displaced.

Such things were not uncommon in this world.

However…

…these weren’t things he should be worrying about right now.

Faced with such a terrifying Beast Tide, the Chief Commander would naturally have experience and methods prepared to fend off the Star Beasts.

At this thought, Qin Yang shook his head, pushing it from his mind and resuming his search for a Fire-attribute Star Beast.

A moment later, a wolf’s howl echoed through the mountains and reached Qin Yang’s ears.

’This is?’

Qin Yang’s expression lit up when he heard the howl. ’A Crimson Flame Demon Wolf?!’

According to his prior research, the Crimson Flame Demon Wolf was an exceptionally pure Fire-attribute Star Beast. Its fur flowed like crimson flames, its entire body radiated high temperatures, and the Beast Fire within it was incredibly pure.

Moreover…

…judging by this howl, it was clearly a Wolf King summoning its pack from across the mountain range!

’This Wolf King must be at the Late Stage of the King Level!’

With that thought, Qin Yang didn’t hesitate. He immediately used Close Yet So Far, chasing after the source of the sound.

In no time, he arrived at the northwest corner of the mountain range. Steep cliffs surrounded a sunken basin at the center.

He focused his gaze and looked down.

In the middle of the basin, a massive pack of Crimson Flame Demon Wolves was gathered, dense as a raging wildfire. The high temperatures made the air shimmer as they howled at the moonlit sky.

A giant wolf, wreathed in crimson flames, was perched on a large rock, looking down upon its pack and basking in their reverent worship.

’It really is at the Late Stage of the King Level!’

Qin Yang’s gaze grew intense as he stared at the Wolf King.

As long as he could get the Beast Core from this Wolf King and extract the Beast Fire from it, he could officially begin practicing Alchemy!

Now that his target had appeared, Qin Yang looked up, searching for a good vantage point, and began to make preparations.

’There are so many of these lesser wolves here. A one-hit kill would be best.’

’Hit and run!’

’That’ll save me the trouble of getting tangled up with the pack.’

’Otherwise, if the fight dragged on and caused too much of a commotion, it’d be a real problem if I started a forest fire in the Da Li Mountain Range.’

’Start a forest fire, go to jail for life.’

Qin Yang moved to some high ground about two hundred meters from the Wolf King. After estimating the distance, he drew Ziwei, flicked the blade lightly, and said, “Go. Make it clean.”

VMMMM.

Ziwei responded with a light, clear hum.

The next moment, it shot toward the Wolf King’s position like an arrow loosed from a bow.

WHOOSH!

The blade’s sharp edge tore through the air, its cold gleam reflecting the moonlight as it streaked across the valley. It kicked up a furious gale, stirring up dust and sand in the basin and obscuring the wolf pack’s vision.

RUMBLE!

The Crimson Flame Demon Wolves on the scene instantly fell into chaos.

The Crimson Flame Wolf King roared, baring its fangs as it scanned its surroundings. The flames on its body surged, flaring like the midday sun as it immediately entered a combat state.

However, the next instant…

PFFT!

Before it could react, Ziwei pierced straight through its chest, shattering its heart and spine.

’Perfect chance.’

Qin Yang’s expression was calm. He used Close Yet So Far, stepping through the void to appear beside it in an instant. He reached for the demon wolf’s abdomen.

He ripped open its belly and retrieved the core.

’Got it!’

Qin Yang’s right hand was dripping with blood as he clutched a scorching hot, walnut-sized Beast Core. He then recalled Ziwei and fled the scene.

He vanished in a flash.

「A few moments later.」

The dust and smoke settled.

When the wolf pack looked back at their leader on the rock, all they saw was a charred, flame-less corpse.

Blood was splattered everywhere, and the body had already gone cold.

The wolves stared at each other, completely baffled.

In the blink of an eye…

…their leader was dead?

But the problem was, they hadn’t even seen the killer’s face!

「A moment later.」

AWOOOO~

A mournful howl echoed through the mountains, sorrowful and unending.

The news of the Wolf King’s fall spread throughout the Da Li Mountain Range.

“Tsk, all I did was kill their leader. Is it really necessary to wail so miserably?”

Listening to the howls, Qin Yang crouched by a small stream, washing the scorching Beast Core he had taken. Wisps of white steam rose from it.

He held the Beast Core up to the moonlight, admiring it with a deep sense of satisfaction.

Next…

…all he had to do was extract the Beast Fire from the Beast Core, and he could officially start practicing Alchemy!

……

「Meanwhile.」

Li Zixuan lay flat on the ground. Color was gradually returning to her face, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly.

“Oops, looks like this human is waking up. This Fairy had better get going.”

Seeing this, Xiaobai stood up and patted the dust off her bottom. She couldn’t resist giving Li Zixuan’s cheek another pinch before transforming into a small fox and leaving, sensing for Qin Yang’s location.

A short while after she left,

Li Zixuan’s eyes flew open. She sat up abruptly and looked around, searching for any sign of Qin Yang.

But the area was empty. There was nothing but the chirping of insects.

“Where’s my teacher?”

Li Zixuan subconsciously looked down at her abdomen to check her injuries.

Her smooth stomach was flawless. The previous wound, which had been deep enough to expose bone, was completely healed without even a scar. It was like a miracle.

“Teacher saved me…”

Li Zixuan murmured, gently stroking her flat stomach. She immediately understood what had happened.

If her Master hadn’t intervened just now, she would have died right there in the jaws of a Star Beast.

Fortunately.

“Master saved me again.”

A wave of gratitude washed over Li Zixuan at the thought.

Just then,

the stone she was clutching in her hand caught her attention.

Li Zixuan studied the stone, and when she made out the words carved on it in the moonlight, she froze.

“Jianghai Library? Qin? What does Master mean by this?”

Just as Li Zixuan was pondering this,

suddenly,

a mournful howl echoed from the distance, instantly pulling her back to reality.

’I’ve been out here for a while. It’s time to go back.’

Li Zixuan carefully put the stone away, then stood up and brushed the dust off her clothes, a slight smile playing on her lips.

This life-or-death trial had been a great harvest; she had been through so many long battles.

’After I get back this time, I’ll definitely be able to step into the Innate Realm!’