Chapter 0287: Re-entering the Demon Beast Town

Chapter 0287: Re-entering the Demon Beast Town

Late at night, Qin Yun was speeding through the air, still using the Fire Cloud Steps.

Although he possessed the Earth-level agility technique, Star Profound Steps, he didn’t dare to practice it without guidance, which really made his heart itch with impatience.

"Teacher Yang must have knowledge of Earth-level techniques too. I’ll find a chance to ask her to teach me!" Qin Yun had mastered the Fire Cloud Steps, but it required the consumption of inner energy to execute. It was fast, but the energy consumption was too great, making it impractical for everyday use.

He believed that if he could master a higher-level agility technique with his current strength, his speed would definitely increase.

Without the Star Profound Steps, an Earth-level agility technique, he would have sought out a more suitable skill to learn by now.

The distance from Zhenyao King City to the First Town was quite long, and Qin Yun’s daytime travel speed was sluggish, requiring more time.

In the past, Qin Yun didn’t dare to wander around during the day, but now, with his ninth level of the Martial Body stage cultivation, he could feel much more at ease.

Moreover, Mo Mo, hidden in his clothes, could sense various Demon Beasts from afar.

"Mo Mo, can you really see the hidden runes and remember both the hidden and visible runes?" Qin Yun still found it hard to believe, as it was an incredible ability.

For many years, hidden runes could not be seen through, otherwise things would have been in chaos long ago.

"Of course it's true! If it weren’t for the fact that it consumes a lot of energy, I could demonstrate it. But afterward, I’d be very hungry and need to eat. Let's not waste it. It’s not easy for you to find food for me, Cloud Brother," Mo Mo said, her voice low as she poked her little head out from Qin Yun's clothes.

Qin Yun ran very smoothly, so Mo Mo didn’t feel uncomfortable hiding in his clothes.

"If you want to see through complex hidden runes, will the energy consumption be even greater?" Qin Yun asked again.

"Yes! If there are many sets of hidden runes, then I will need many Demon Beast crystal eggs..." Mo Mo’s voice grew softer towards the end, a bit embarrassed. "I might use up all your Demon Beast crystal eggs in one go!"

Qin Yun had stored quite a few Demon Beast crystal eggs, enough to last her for half a year if consumed normally.

"If it’s really possible, even if it consumes a lot of Demon Beast crystal eggs, it would still be worth it!" Qin Yun was very excited when he thought about the power of the Spirit King Cannon.

Even with ten Demon Beast crystal eggs, getting a King-grade spirit artifact isn’t easy, let alone such a unique King-grade spirit artifact.

Back when Qin Yun was still at the seventh level of the Martial Body stage, he was able to overturn a Spirit Demon Beast using the Spirit King Cannon.

"Cloud Brother, did you set your sights on some spirit artifact and really want to obtain it?" Mo Mo asked with a playful smile.

"Exactly! That spirit artifact is incredibly powerful. If I can really obtain it, it will become much easier for us to get Demon Beast crystal eggs in the future!" Qin Yun said confidently. After all, his Immobilization Talisman was terrifying and could immobilize Spirit Demon Beasts.

Mo Mo chuckled lightly. "That would be great! I will definitely remember the hidden runes very carefully, so Cloud Brother can refine a powerful spirit artifact!"

Qin Yun also wanted to quickly replicate the Spirit King Cannon, but it wasn’t that easy. The materials and engraving would pose significant challenges.

He planned that even if he got the engraving patterns for the Spirit King Cannon, he would first try to refine a top-grade or even a supreme-grade spirit artifact.

Refining a supreme-grade spirit artifact was currently quite a challenge for him, mainly due to the limitations of his mental energy.

With his ninth level of the Martial Body stage cultivation, he was already a senior Runes Master and could refine supreme-grade talismans like the Immobilization Bone Talisman and Spirit Bone Talisman, which was an impressive feat.

Many old senior Runes Masters, who had lived their entire lives, were only slightly better than him.

……

After three days of travel, Qin Yun finally saw the vast ruins. He had arrived outside the First Town.

The road ahead was the most dangerous!

"What a massive area! There used to be so many tall buildings and large houses here, but they’ve all been destroyed by demon beasts!" Mo Mo opened her emerald green eyes wide, staring at the spectacular ruins ahead.

Mo Mo was filled with curiosity and amazement about the human world. In the Demon Realm, she had never seen such beautifully constructed houses.

If he didn’t need to keep Mo Mo hidden, Qin Yun would definitely take her around to show her the wonders of the human world.

"It's very dangerous inside!" Mo Mo suddenly said.

Qin Yun had already entered the ruins.

"Yeah! This area outside is pretty safe! The second and first districts inside are the most terrifying places, where there are many powerful demon beast hordes!" Qin Yun also became cautious.

Even though it was broad daylight, unlike last time, Qin Yun didn’t hide in the basement. He moved swiftly, heading towards the second zone.

With his current strength, there was nothing to fear even in the third zone.

It was only in the second zone that fast spirit demon beasts appeared, which was what he was really wary of.

Qin Yun rested for a short time; he needed to hurry and cover more ground. He had to enter the first district, find Lao Tan and the others, so they could quickly seek out that shaman.

After three days, Qin Yun cautiously entered the First District.

Throughout the journey, he only felt anxious during the day.

In the second district, there were many demon beast hordes. Fortunately, Mo Mo could sense them in advance and guide him to avoid the demon beasts.

The spiritual energy in the First District was extraordinary. It wasn’t just dense; this floating spiritual energy contained a unique force that made one feel invigorated and full of life.

"Is this spiritual energy possibly beast oil?" Mo Mo exclaimed.

"It looks like beast oil, but it can't be!" Qin Yun said, recalling what Lao Tan and the others mentioned. The water from the spring in the first district flowed into the great river. If it were beast oil, it would definitely be flammable.

Mo Mo said, "It might be something similar to beast oil; this aura really feels like it!"

"Good! Mo Mo, your perception is strong. Can you sense which direction has the most concentrated energy?" Qin Yun's eyes lit up as he hurriedly asked.

If Mo Mo could sense the direction, then the shelter built by the strong individuals in the first district might very well be there, and he wouldn't have to search everywhere.

"I can... but it consumes a lot of my energy!" Mo Mo said in a low voice.

"It's okay, we have plenty of demon beast crystal eggs now, enough for you to eat. You won't go hungry!" Qin Yun said with a smile, poking her little face with his finger.

"Mm!" Mo Mo nodded, then closed her eyes and began to sense.

As Mo Mo sensed, she emitted a faint white glow, sparking Qin Yun’s curiosity once more.

He was eager to know what other secrets this magical demon spirit held. Though she was only palm-sized and quite weak, she possessed the heaven-defying ability to see through complex patterns, which was truly amazing.

It took Mo Mo a while, showing how difficult it was.

After about ninety minutes, she opened her eyes, pointed to the northeast, and said, "It's over there!"

Qin Yun looked at the sky; it was still afternoon, with some time before nightfall. Once inside the First District, he decided not to travel during daylight. He thought it would be better to use shadow power at night.

He entered a half-collapsed stone building nearby and went into the basement.

"You hungry, little Mo Mo?" Qin Yun took her out from his clothes and placed her on his hand, gently stroking her light blue hair.

"Hungry!" Mo Mo, with her little red face and watery green eyes, nodded.

"Then let's go in and eat our fill!" Qin Yun put Mo Mo into the storage bag and smiled, "Make sure your little tummy doesn’t get hungry!"

Mo Mo happily flew to a crystal core of a spirit Demon Beast inside the storage bag, absorbing the energy within it.

Qin Yun also closed his eyes, using the Nine Sun to absorb the unique spiritual energy and recover his strength.

After his rest, it was still not dawn, so he pulled out a storage bag and released the bird-man from it.

"Bird-man, this place is quite dangerous. Do you think you can survive here?" Qin Yun asked.

The bird-man had been eating the beast oil and demon beast meat given by Qin Yun for the past few days and was living quite comfortably, though he was quite unhappy staying in the beast bag.

Beastmen are highly perceptive and always alert to danger. Although he was in the basement, he could sense that this was an extremely dangerous place.

"Surviving here will be really tough for me! It's a big challenge!" The bird-man's voice carried a hint of fear.

Qin Yun took out a storage bag, handed it to the bird-man, and said, "There’s plenty of beast oil inside—enough to last you a while! You know how to use mental energy, don’t you? You can use your mental energy to take out the beast oil inside."

The bird-man was deeply moved; it was the first time he found humans to be quite pleasing.

"You’re really a good person!" The bird-man finally experienced what it meant to have human kindness.

"You’re a unique beastman. I’m treating you well because you’ve never eaten humans before!" Qin Yun smiled, "Actually, it's also because of you that I obtained some beast oil. Consider it my gratitude towards you!"

He had obtained far more beast oil than he said; it was an unimaginable amount!

Even though Qin Yun downplayed it, the bird-man was still very touched and nodded quickly, "I will never do evil things again! Since I can fly, I often leave the Beastmen Mountains to observe humans. I’ve seen both good and bad humans."

"I need to tell you, there are many spirit Demon Beasts here! You must be careful. If this place becomes unlivable, just head outward to the Second District..."

Qin Yun explained the details of the First District to the bird-man.

After understanding, the bird-man bid farewell to Qin Yun, left the basement, spread his wings, and soared high into the dusk sky...

……

Once it was fully dark, Qin Yun left the basement, using his shadow power to merge with the darkness, walking lightly through this dangerous First District.

After walking for about half an hour, Mo Mo whispered, "Brother Yun, there's a demon beast horde ahead! There are hundreds of Demon Beasts, and four or five of them are spirit Demon Beasts!"

This was a super horde of Demon Beasts, and Qin Yun was startled enough to take a detour. It would be extremely dangerous if they accidentally entered such a massive horde.