"Who are you two?"

Li An asked.

"I am Yang Jian, and this is my master, respectfully addressed as Miao Niangzi. We come from White Tiger City."

The young man with a somewhat pale face spoke.

Master? Li An felt a bit strange. A master taking her male disciple out on a mission...

But in the Cultivation Realm, everything was quite normal, so he wasn't surprised.

"I am Li Jiang, and this is Miss Mo Qiu. The two of us are loose cultivators from Cyan Yang County."

Li An introduced himself casually.

The two had already agreed on the road to use fake names when meeting others.

"Fellow Daoists, we've been watching this Primordial Soul Beast for a few days now. It's not easy to deal with. Besides its powerful Soul Power, it also has mid-stage Foundation Establishment strength."

Miao Niangzi smiled slightly and looked at Gu Hong, "Fellow Daoist Mo, how about joining forces?"

Gu Hong felt a chill in his heart and glanced at Li An.

Li An also had the intention, but deliberately said, "Fellow Daoist Mo Qiu, the Primordial Soul Beast is difficult to deal with. I think... we should go somewhere else?"

Mo Qiu knew Li An was always cautious, so she nodded and refused.

Miao Niangzi seemed a bit disappointed, "Alright, no need to insist."

Li An and Gu Hong then left.

After leaving, Li An did not go far but stayed in the surrounding mountains and forests for another half a month.

On one hand, those two people's backgrounds were unclear, so it was risky to agree hastily.

On the other hand, he and Gu Hong were weaker than Miao Niangzi and her disciple. They had to wait for an opportunity!

Li An deduced that Miao Niangzi and her disciple would surely try to make a move.

After they wore themselves out, going back to cooperate would change the situation significantly.

Half a month later, Li An and Gu Hong returned to the mountain after wandering around.

"You useless thing, you couldn't manage even a little, wasting my efforts!"

"Now we only have one Thunder Shock Talisman and one Soul-Calming Talisman left, how can we kill the Primordial Soul Beast?"

As soon as they arrived, they heard Miao Niangzi's angry scolding.

"Eh, fellow Daoists, you're still here?"

Li An and Gu Hong stepped out.

"You've come back?" Miao Niangzi was a bit wary, as she and her disciple were now rather disheveled, having wasted many magical artifacts and runes with no results.

Already feeling discouraged.

"Yes, we originally intended to look for Purple Soul Herbs but couldn't find any."

Gu Hong sighed.

Miao Niangzi, upon hearing this, suddenly said, "Are you looking for Purple Soul Herbs to refine Foundation Establishment Pills?"

"Don't you two know that the crystal core of a Primordial Soul Beast, if pure enough, can also serve as a substitute for Purple Soul Herbs?"

Gu Hong shook her head, "But this Primordial Soul Beast is so strong..."

"If we cooperate, there's a chance!"

Miao Niangzi said, clearly unwilling to give up on the Primordial Soul Beast.

Gu Hong hesitated, thought for a long time, and finally agreed.

This level of Primordial Soul Beast typically required a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator to deal with safely. Even with Li An and Gu Hong's array, failure was likely.

Adding Miao Niangzi and her disciple, it might just work.

"But how do we divide the spoils?" Gu Hong asked.

"The Primordial Soul Beast Crystal Core, Yellow Spring Water, each person gets one. Whoever kills the Primordial Soul Beast gets to choose first. If I take the Crystal Core, I will compensate with the price difference, or I could exchange it with you."

Miao Niangzi was very straightforward and glanced at Li An, her eyes seemingly full of charm, "What does Young Master Li think?"

Her voice was soft and gentle, obviously recognizing that while Li An was weaker, Mo Qiu valued his opinion, so she asked him.

Gu Hong and Li An were slightly pleased; if they had agreed to cooperate before, with Li An and Gu Hong being weaker, they would not have gotten such favorable terms!

Miao Niangzi was mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and her disciple was at the peak of Qi Cultivation!

Li An responded, "Naturally, it's fair."

"Good, then it's settled!"

Immediately, the four of them discussed the details of cooperation and headed towards the cave halfway up the mountain.

Li An and Yang Jian both activated Soul-Calming Talismans, sticking them on their foreheads, moving forward like two living corpses, while Gu Hong and Miao Niangzi followed behind Yang Jian and Li An respectively.

This way, both sides could hold each other in check and restrain each other during the advance.

"Young Master Li, you have such a perfect figure..."

Miao Niangzi followed behind Li An, inexplicably whispering with a laugh, "And your skin is so radiant; you must be quite strong physically."

"Sister Mo Qiu, you're really fortunate."

Mo Qiu, with a Soul-Calming Talisman on her forehead, was awkward and blushing, "I am just ordinary friends with Daoist Li."

"Oh, I see!"

Miao Niangzi's eyes sparkled even more. Since they were still far from Huangquan, she couldn't help but laugh, "Young Master Li, are you interested in coming to White Tiger City? The Holy Land for Loose Cultivators is much better than your so-called Cyan Yang County."

Li An said, "If there's an opportunity in the future, I will definitely go."

Miao Niangzi couldn't help but laugh.

"Not good!"

Yang Jian suddenly whispered!

The Soul-Calming Talismans on both his and Li An's foreheads started trembling slightly.

From within the cave came a buzzing sound, piercingly sharp, making one's head swim with dizziness.

The sound of the Primordial Soul!

"Hold on, rush in quickly, and use the Thunder Shock Talisman to draw out the Primordial Soul Beast. Mo Qiu and I will seize the opportunity to strike!"

Miao Niangzi's expression changed. As the only one in the team without a Soul-Calming Talisman, she gritted her teeth and pushed through decisively, her figure flashing as she dashed to the side.

Gu Hong followed closely behind.

Li An and Yang Jian, hearing her, hurriedly sprinted forward, activating the Thunder Shock Talismans in their hands at the same time!

Lightning flickered, and from deep within the cave, a cry of pain echoed, indicating that the Primordial Soul Beast's Divine Sense was hit by the Thunder Shock Talisman.

Less than half a li in distance, with the effect of two Thunder Shock Talismans, the Primordial Soul Beast dared not attack with its Divine Sense again. The two rushed into the damp cave hall!

The cave hall was incredibly spacious, with the entire mountain hollowed out. In the center, a yellow spring constantly bubbled up, forming a pool of murky yellow water, where a Spirit Beast with a single horn and a turtle-like body lay coiled.

"Roar—"

The Primordial Soul Beast fixed its gaze on Li An and Yang Jian, the intruders. In a flash, it was right in front of them!

Miao Niangzi was right; this Primordial Soul Beast was powerful enough to contend at the Mid Stage of Foundation Establishment, even without using its formidable Divine Sense!

Its physique was extremely strong.

"Li An!"

Miao Niangzi was still waiting in the shadows for the best opportunity to strike, but Gu Hong hurriedly cast a Talisman in support, fearing Li An might get hurt.

Li An also cast several Upper Grade Tier-One Talismans, but they weren't very effective, merely slowing the Primordial Soul Beast's attack. Li An quickly retreated to Gu Hong's side.

"Die—"

Miao Niangzi seized the opportunity to strike at the Primordial Soul Beast, her soft sword flashing from her waist to cut a gash across its body!

The Primordial Soul Beast roared in fury. Seeing no Thunder Shock Talismans in play, the yellow light on its horn flickered, and Miao Niangzi's figure trembled.

Beside her, Gu Hong promptly cast a second Thunder Shock Talisman!

"We must kill it before this Thunder Shock Talisman burns out!"

Gu Hong shouted, then immediately activated a Tier Two Array.

Li An supported her as the power of the Tier Two Array surged forth, but the Primordial Soul Beast retracted its head into its shell, surprisingly withstanding the array's onslaught!

The shell was too strong.

"Hold on, I'm coming—"

Miao Niangzi, fierce and relentless, stabilized her mind after the attack and dashed past the Primordial Soul Beast, her soft sword piercing into its head through the gap with its shell.

"Roar—"

The Primordial Soul Beast let out a piercing scream, seeming to go berserk, extending its head and lunging forward, a paw striking Miao Niangzi. Her clothes were torn, and even an inner armor was shredded, its claw raking her pale skin, making her cry out in pain.

But Gu Hong seized the chance, accurately directing the power of the Tier Two Array at the Primordial Soul Beast's head!

Boom!

The head of the Primordial Soul Beast exploded, leaving only its corpse on the spot.

"We did it!"

"We succeeded!"

Everyone was thrilled beyond measure.

Miao Niangzi quickly took out a large pack of medicinal powder, sprinkling it on her wound, though a smile also played on her face.

The group approached the Primordial Soul Beast's corpse, ready to begin dissection.

"Buzz buzz buzz—"

Suddenly, that sound echoed again in the cave hall!

Everyone immediately grew dizzy and disoriented!

"No... another Primordial Soul Beast?!"

Yang Jian cried out in horror!

Li An and Gu Hong, too, turned pale with shock.

A splash of water was heard as another Primordial Soul Beast surged from the pond—

Seeing the corpse of the Primordial Soul Beast on the ground, its eyes seemed to hold a trace of sorrow, which quickly turned into a frenzied killing intent.

The horn on its forehead glowed furiously as it charged at the group.

"There's more than one! This is the mother beast!"

Miao Niangzi turned pale: "Run—"

She grabbed Yang Jian and turned to flee, simultaneously deploying several magical treasures and low-grade talismans.

"Move—"

Gu Hong gritted her teeth and fled with Li An. As they raced out of the cave hall, Li An said, "Detonate the array!"

Their Soul-Calming Talismans had already failed, Gu Hong's face turned ashen, and she clenched her teeth, detonating the array instantly. Stones crashed down, filling the tunnel and blocking the Primordial Soul Beast behind.

The group fled like defeated dogs, bursting out of the cave—

But behind them, the Primordial Soul Beast broke through the rock obstacles, continuing its pursuit.

"Scatter and flee!"

Miao Niangzi, in utter terror, shouted one last instruction before swiftly leaving with Yang Jian.

Her speed was relatively fast, making Li An and Gu Hong the prime targets for the Primordial Soul Beast's chase!

Li An and Gu Hong ran for their lives, the Primordial Soul Beast relentlessly pursuing them, seemingly determined not to stop until it killed them.

"Let's split up!"

Li An yelled to Gu Hong, stuffing something into her hand, "The last Thunder Shock Talisman... Go now!"

With that, he turned and ran in the opposite direction.

Gu Hong was shocked. She glanced down and immediately understood that Li An had given her a defective Thunder Shock Talisman.

Clearly, it was concocted by Li An himself, but it wouldn't be very effective, good only for saving a life, not for a counterattack.

"Li An!"

But Gu Hong, resolute and unwavering, wanted to be with Li An... Li An had given her the rune; if he was hunted alone, he would surely die!

However, at this moment, the Primordial Soul Beast was already chasing her.

"Then... so be it!"

Gu Hong composed herself, turning to lead the Primordial Soul Beast far away.

And Li An, after running a distance, stopped, panting heavily.

He quickly took out a pill from his storage bag and swallowed it to replenish his Primordial Qi.

Then he suddenly turned and ran back toward the Primordial Soul Beast's cave—

...

Meanwhile,

Somewhere in the mountains.

"Yang Jian, take this chance to head back briefly. The Primordial Soul Beast is chasing Mo Qiu and the others, so it's a great opportunity to return and fetch what we need—"

Miao Niangzi suddenly spoke to Yang Jian.

...

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