Ling Zhenfei was shocked. With no Eagle around and the Snake injured, this was the perfect time to steal the herbs, a heaven-sent opportunity.

Thinking of this, Ling Zhenfei quietly made his way toward the cliff. Having taken a Concealment Pill, his body emitted no scent, ensuring the snakes in the Snake Cave wouldn't detect him.

Feeling very confident, Ling Zhenfei leaped onto the cliff. Using all his Cultivation Techniques, he moved swiftly and soon reached the platform where the Rejuvenation Grass grew.

The Rejuvenation Grass stood out among the undergrowth. Last time, Ling Zhenfei had taken half of it, yet even half the grass was thriving.

Ling Zhenfei quickly harvested the Rejuvenation Grass with one swift motion, pleased at his fortune. Today might be the day he could escape unscathed.

Just as Ling Zhenfei was rejoicing, he suddenly heard a loud shout from below the cliff,

"Kid, let's see where you run this time."

Startled, Ling Zhenfei hurriedly looked down and saw Protector Leng and his men shouting up at him from below the cliff.

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback; he had been so caught up in his success that he forgot about Protector Leng and his men nearby. He hadn't expected them to spoil his plans now that he had obtained the herbs,

The moment the shouts rang out, the giant snake in the Snake Cave was sure to take notice. What should he do now but continue his escape, knowing he would also face an attack from Protector Leng's men.

Sure enough, with a roar, the giant snake emerged from the cave, raising its massive tail toward Ling Zhenfei on the cliff.

Ling Zhenfei was shocked. Although he knew the Giant Python was extremely long, he had never imagined its tail could strike up so high, even at such a great height.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Ling Zhenfei quickly dodged sideways. However, the Giant Python's tail followed him relentlessly. After a few more evasions, an idea struck him: the Eagle's Nest above. If he could get there, the Giant Python might not be able to reach him.

With this thought, Ling Zhenfei swiftly flew toward the Eagle's Nest and dove inside.

The Giant Python's tail struck the entrance of the nest, sending rocks falling in all directions.

With his heart pounding in relief, Ling Zhenfei realized how powerful the python was. Despite its injuries, its combat ability was terrifyingly strong.

Ling Zhenfei grew intensely anxious. If the Giant Eagle returned, escape would be impossible.

He observed the cave's interior. It was quite spacious, a large area carpeted with thick grass, into which he'd plunged upon entering.

The cave was warm. Earlier, the eagle eggs must have been pushed out by Chi Tiger from this very place.

It was cruel to think about it, not knowing how long the eagle had incubated them, only for Chi Tiger to destroy them.

Just as Ling Zhenfei attempted to stand, he felt something hard against his hand. Parting the undergrowth, he discovered a golden object.

Picking it up, he realized it was an egg, about the size of a fist.

Ling Zhenfei was puzzled about the origin of this egg. It couldn't be from the Giant Eagle; during Chi Tiger's destruction, the eggs were much larger than this golden one.

And the color was unusual, reflecting a metallic sheen.

Cradling its warmth in his hand, Ling Zhenfei grew even more curious. What kind of creature laid this egg? Perhaps the Eagle brought it back as food for its chicks, rolling off undetected due to its hardness.

Ling Zhenfei thought if left here, the egg would surely be consumed, so he might as well take it with him.

Resolving to take the egg, he intended to store it in the Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow, but to his surprise, the golden egg couldn't be placed inside.

Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow held a wealth of items: books, fruits, vegetables, Pills and Medicinal Herbs, yet contained no living beings.

Anything with a life force couldn't be stored within, meaning this egg harbored life, a living creature inside.

Shocked, Ling Zhenfei wondered what was inside this fist-sized egg and decided to keep it on his person since it wouldn't fit in the storage.

Suddenly, a loud rumble came from the entrance as another rock fell.

Ling Zhenfei knew he had to leave. If the Giant Eagle returned, escape would be impossible.

At the entrance, the Giant Python's tail lashed again, striking the opening as Ling Zhenfei took advantage of the moment to leap away.

Now, Ling Zhenfei was no longer at the same level as when he last came. His skills had advanced to the Dawen Realm, yet his injuries stopped him from battling the Giant Python.

An injured python was vulnerable, a chance to kill it, but Ling Zhenfei, too, was weakened, with internal injuries preventing him from matching its strength.

However, fleeing was still possible, so Ling Zhenfei made his move using Northern Spiritual Energy to run through the air.

Turning illusion into reality was a hallmark of the Dawen Realm. If his strength permitted, Ling Zhenfei could traverse the sky back home.

Such a feat was impractical; continuously condensing spiritual energy was extremely draining.

Injured and unable to travel far, his priority was escaping the cliff.

Though Ling Zhenfei attempted to flee in the air, the Giant Python wasn't about to let him go easily, uprooting trees in relentless pursuit.

Ling Zhenfei cursed internally. Where had Protector Leng and his men hidden? Their shout disrupted the calmly acquired herbs and led to his unease.

Running through the sky at considerable speed, Ling Zhenfei was fast, yet the Giant Python was faster, always on his trail.

Ling Zhenfei, anxious, kept scanning the ground with his Divine Sense for a safe place to land, as his Northern Spiritual Energy was depleting.

Failing to find a suitable landing area, he unexpectedly discovered Protector Leng's group, discreetly following him all along.

Ling Zhenfei and Ru Meng escaped together; tracking Ling was the best way to find her. Yet, their earlier interference had needlessly complicated matters.

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