His attention was on the branches of this spirit plant.

He noticed that many branches bore marks of being cut, the cross-sections quite fresh, indicating it hadn't been long.

It's very likely that the mature spirit fruit from this spirit plant was taken away by some creature, leaving behind these traces.

If it happened occasionally, Fang Yuan wouldn't have thought much of it.

However, the strange thing is that on his way here, Fang Yuan had already discovered this phenomenon on many spirit plants guarded by fierce beasts.

It's quite apparent that some creature is behind this, seizing the spirit fruits guarded by these beasts one by one.

Just as Fang Yuan was silently speculating on what might be responsible,

he suddenly seemed to perceive something, and his gaze instantly turned skyward.

There, he could see a stream of purple-gold light flying towards his direction.

The distance between them was getting closer and closer.

"What is that?"

Fang Yuan restrained his aura, squinted his eyes, and upon a closer look, discovered a giant tiger within the stream of light.

A giant tiger flying?

Wait, this seems familiar!

This is…

In an instant, Fang Yuan's eyes widened, hardly able to believe his own eyes.

Meanwhile, Jiang Che, who was soaring in midair with Little Purple, suddenly paused, looking downward with a look of surprise.

This aura... it was all too familiar to him.

He immediately changed his direction, flying straight towards the forest below.

Crash!

Jiang Che smashed through a layer of tree branches, looking at the familiar figure standing under the tree, and cheerfully said, "It really is you! Second Brother, what a coincidence!"

"Damn, what is this stupid tiger doing here?"

Hearing Jiang Che's annoying tone, Fang Yuan looked constipated, cursing in his heart.

It was one thing back in Su Province, given the proximity, they could naturally run into each other.

But Fang Yuan had never expected that even having come all the way to the Great Prairie, he'd still run into this stupid tiger — talk about a string of bad luck!

Had he known this guy was at the Great Snow Mountain, he wouldn't have come for anything.

Judging by how this guy can fly, his power must have made another breakthrough!

At this moment, Fang Yuan felt as if he had swallowed a bottle of bitter wine, his heart filled with bitterness, and a hint of worry also arose within him.

Now caught by this stupid tiger, who knows if the other will make a move on him.

With that thought, Fang Yuan looked at Jiang Che with apprehension, his body taut, hinting at a tendency to retreat backward.

Jiang Che, suspended in midair, had noticed all of Fang Yuan's little actions.

"What are you doing here?"

Seeing Jiang Che stop speaking, Fang Yuan, puzzled, asked.

"Haha, Second Brother, if you can come, why can't I, your elder brother?"

Jiang Che chuckled, watching Fang Yuan attentively.

"Hmph! You didn't follow me all the way here, did you?"

Fang Yuan's heart stirred, and he suspiciously looked at Jiang Che.

That would explain it; there couldn't be this many coincidences, everything was premeditated.

This guy probably followed him to the Great Prairie.

But for what purpose?

The more Fang Yuan pondered, the deeper his thoughts became, and his vigilance reached an extreme.

"You do like to let your thoughts run wild. If I had any designs on you, I've had numerous opportunities to seize you previously; why bother going to all this trouble to follow you here?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che sneered, shaking his head.

Fang Yuan thought for a second and realized it was true; the other had not only let him go multiple times but had even saved his life once.

If there were any ulterior motives, they could have seized him then and there, leaving him at the other's mercy, right?

"By the way, a few days ago, you made quite a splash, not only defeating humans but even wiping out the Golden Eagle Race.

Now, I reckon, the human's most hated fierce beast has shifted from me to you.

For this, I should thank you, really."

Jiang Che suddenly remembered and began to tease Fang Yuan, watching him with interest.

"How does he know? Could he have been watching from the sidelines the whole time? And yet I didn't even notice!"

Jiang Che's pupils shrunk, a storm raging in his heart, unconsciously retreating a few steps.

Recalling how the other was observing not far from him, Fang Yuan's expression turned solemn.

He had originally thought this breakthrough would close the gap between him and the stupid elder brother, but why does it feel like the gap is growing?

Not only can this guy evade his perception, but he can even fly now.

Recalling how he was beaten up outside Changbai Mountain last time, Fang Yuan's heart chilled, resolving to leave immediately.

Regardless of anything, he absolutely won't allow himself to be in danger.

In the next instant, Fang Yuan employed his Talent Ability, moving as fast as lightning, intending to dart deeper into the forest.

But as Fang Yuan, a third-tier, started, Jiang Che suddenly appeared on his inevitable path, causing Fang Yuan's speed to falter and he stopped there.

"What, you're leaving after seeing your elder brother? Isn't that disrespectful?"

Jiang Che blocked Fang Yuan, teasing him.

Being able to hear his heart's voice, Fang Yuan had no secrets in his eyes.

Knowing the other was afraid of being beaten, wanting to leave, Jiang Che just wouldn't let him get his way.

"What exactly do you want? I'm telling you, don't think I'm afraid of you!"

Fang Yuan's expression wasn't friendly, shouting with a facade of bravado.

Frustration, absolute frustration!

To think that he, the dignified Demon Monarch, was being humiliated over and over by a stupid tiger.

Even now, when he was willing to yield and simply wanted to retreat, the other was still relentlessly tight, which was a great embarrassment and too much bullying.

"Seems like with your recent strength improvement, you've become bolder again?

Alright then, let your elder brother see how much you've progressed."

Jiang Che's tone became heavier, his gaze profound, exuding a terrifying aura as he pressed on toward Fang Yuan.

"You…"

Fang Yuan's heart panicked, his eyes filled with panic; he knew that if the other genuinely made a move, he wouldn't be able to escape.

Now, humans were definitely hating him to the core; if he got injured by this stupid elder brother like last time, he might not be able to leave Meng Province.

Thinking it over, Fang Yuan decided to swallow his pride for now and take revenge later, resignedly muttering, "There's no need for a match; just say what you want, just say it."

"Oh, if only you'd said that earlier and not pressed me."

Jiang Che chuckled, sighing contentedly.

He didn't care whether the second brother was really willing, as long as he was obedient.

"Since we've met, come with me and take a look at the Third Sister. After all, we are family."

Stepping towards him, Jiang Che turned back, urging Fang Yuan.

"What's there to see about that guy."

Fang Yuan instinctively replied, his tone filled with disdain.

The Third Sister, that useless one, was nothing more than blood food; he, the dignified Demon Monarch, didn't need to go look at him, humph!

"Hmm?"

Jiang Che turned his gaze to Fang Yuan, full of pressure, letting out a sound.

Immediately, Fang Yuan's spirit dampened, obediently following behind.

"Chirp, chirp!"

Sitting on Jiang Che's head, Little Purple watched Fang Yuan's unfortunate state and let out bursts of mocking laughter.

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