Chu Nan walked straight out of the sect gates and saw a familiar back.

Gu Nianxue slowly turned around, slightly bowed upon seeing Chu Nan, and smiled: "It's such a coincidence that Junior Brother Chu Nan and I took the same mission."

Indeed, Gu Nianxue was among those who, like Chu Nan, took on the task of hunting the Blood Pattern Python.

After accepting the mission, several people set a rendezvous point through their identity tokens.

Although Chu Nan was somewhat surprised, he remained composed and said politely, "On this journey to the Cyan Demon Mountain Range, I'll rely on Senior Sister."

At that moment, a sturdy young man walked up and said coldly: "Junior Sister Nianxue, is this the Chu Nan you mentioned possessing an Emperor Level Martial Vein?"

This young man was eight feet tall, very handsome, with bronze skin that exuded strength.

Yet, when Chu Nan met the young man's gaze, he clearly sensed a hint of hostility.

Gu Nianxue introduced, "Chu Nan, this is Zhao Mountain, whose cultivation is at the peak of the Martial Dao Eight-Fold Realm, and this time, hunting the Blood Pattern Python relies entirely on him."

The Blood Pattern Python is merely a Martial Dao Eight-Fold Demon Beast, but the physical bodies of demon beasts are often stronger than those of martial artists of the Human Race, and their vitality is more tenacious.

Within the Martial Arts Realm, due to this advantage of demon beasts, it's difficult for the Human Race to match them, often requiring a collective effort.

Chu Nan said politely, "Senior Brother Zhao Mountain, please take care of me during this mission."

However, Zhao Mountain was indifferent and slightly disdainful: "Only at the Martial Dao Six-Fold Pulsing Phase, too weak."

"When we hunt the Blood Pattern Python later, you better be careful on your own; I can't divert my attention to look after you."

Beneath his cold expression, he hid a trace of contempt and rejection towards Chu Nan.

Zhao Mountain had a significant issue with Chu Nan, partly due to Chu Nan's weak cultivation, and partly because of Gu Nianxue.

Gu Nianxue was both talented and beautiful, and Zhao Mountain had been infatuated with her for a long time.

Before Chu Nan's arrival, Gu Nianxue praised him several times, making Zhao Mountain extremely jealous, so naturally, he wouldn't be pleasant to Chu Nan.

Seeing Zhao Mountain's unkind face, Chu Nan responded expressionlessly, "No need for Senior Brother to worry, I can take care of myself."

Chu Nan didn't care about Zhao Mountain's attitude; as long as Zhao Mountain didn't provoke him, he wouldn't initiate conflict.

"Chu Nan, what's your attitude when Senior Brother Zhao talks to you?" Just then, a skinny young man stepped out, his malice toward Chu Nan completely unhidden, "Senior Brother Zhao Mountain has the highest cultivation among us for this task, so you should listen to him!"

Gu Nianxue frowned slightly and said displeased, "Sun Tao, we are all outer disciples; there is no hierarchy."

Sun Tao was at the peak of the Martial Dao Seven-Fold Cleansing Phase, slightly lower in cultivation than Gu Nianxue's Martial Dao Eight-Fold Realm.

Chu Nan waved his hand, saying, "Never mind, Senior Sister Gu. The priority is carrying out the mission."

Chu Nan wouldn't get upset over such a trivial matter; the more important thing was the trip to the Cyan Demon Mountain Range, and he didn't want to get into a fight over minor issues before even setting out.

Despite saying this, after the incidents with Chu Han and Chu Hai, Chu Nan remained cautious toward everyone.

He was ready for combat at any moment, whether against demon beasts or humans!

Zhao Mountain then said, "Alright, since everyone's here, let's set off. The reward for this mission is two thousand contribution points, five hundred for each of us, so we must not let anything go wrong."

"Everyone is aware of the Blood Pattern Python's location; let's discuss the strategy on the way."

Chu Nan nodded quietly. The Cyan Demon Mountain Range was full of demon beasts and hidden dangers; they could only operate on its outskirts given their cultivation.

Even then, there was a constant danger to their lives.

Immediately, the four left the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect and headed toward the Cyan Demon Mountain Range.

As Chu Nan was leaving the sect, two figures slowly emerged.

"Chu Nan, that loser, has finally left the sect!" Chu Miao stared at the direction Chu Nan was leaving, his eyes filled with hatred.

Having been publicly defeated by Chu Nan in front of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, every time Chu Miao recalled this, he felt deeply resentful.

Beside Chu Miao, Li Jianfei frowned and said, "If killing Chu Nan is discovered, we…"

Chu Miao immediately replied, "What are you afraid of? If Chu Nan dies in the Cyan Demon Mountain Range, no one will suspect us."

"Besides, I have prepared several Independent Martial Artist helpers, plus you, Senior Brother, as a Spirit Pill Realm Martial Artist, to ensure everything goes smoothly!"

Hearing this, Li Jianfei relaxed and then said, "Good, let's catch up quickly; don't lose them."

Chu Miao nodded repeatedly, with a cold grin playing at his lips, "Chu Nan, your good days are numbered!"

"Hehehehe～"

...

Cyan Demon Mountain Range, outskirts.

After the four left the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, they hurried along and finally arrived at the Cyan Demon Mountain Range before noon.

"The Blood Pattern Python loves the shade, and at this hottest hour, it must be cooling off in its lair, making it the perfect time for us to hunt it," Gu Nianxue said seriously.

Zhao Mountain chimed in, "Junior Sister Nianxue is right; in that case, let's quickly find its lair and kill it in one strike!"

"Senior Brother Zhao Mountain is right, let's hurry," Sun Tao echoed from the side.

Then everyone picked up the pace, and Gu Nianxue also advised Chu Nan, "Junior Brother Chu Nan, stand beside me when the fight starts, so in case of an emergency, I can help you."

Chu Nan nodded slightly in gratitude and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister."

But this scene fueled Zhao Mountain's jealousy and resentment even more, his threatening gaze frequently fixed on Chu Nan, almost unable to suppress his killing intent.

Chu Nan even noticed Zhao Mountain speeding up, pulling him and Gu Nianxue apart by dozens of meters while privately conversing with Sun Tao.

Their sinister smiles kept surfacing, making Chu Nan increasingly wary, tempted to kill Zhao Mountain and Sun Tao on the spot to eliminate future trouble.

An hour later, the four halted collectively, staring at a deep hole hidden beneath giant trees nearby.

"The Blood Pattern Python's lair, we've arrived," Zhao Mountain said solemnly.

Even though he was at the peak of Martial Dao Eight-Fold, facing the physically formidable Blood Pattern Python still daunted him.

Even Chu Nan was extremely serious, knowing the upcoming fight with the Blood Pattern Python promised danger.

As he saw it, battling the Blood Pattern Python was manageable, but killing it was no simple task.

Gu Nianxue then stated, "According to our previous plan, Sun Tao will lure out the Blood Pattern Python, while we circle around to cut off its escape route and finally join forces to kill it."

Chu Nan nodded; Sun Tao, at the peak of Martial Dao Seven-Fold, could temporarily hold off the Blood Pattern Python.

But then Zhao Mountain decisively interjected, "Wait, I have another idea."

"The Blood Pattern Python is physically formidable and requires powerful teamwork to kill it. If Junior Brother Sun Tao, at the peak of Martial Dao Seven-Fold, gets injured, we'll be at a severe disadvantage."

Chu Nan frowned slightly, sensing Zhao Mountain's targeting of him this time.

Sure enough, Zhao Mountain turned his head toward Chu Nan and said, "Junior Brother Chu Nan is only at Martial Dao Six-Fold, and wouldn't make much of a difference in a real fight."

"But if he goes as bait, it's different; it achieves our initial goal and ensures Sun Tao doesn't get hurt, serving a dual purpose."

"Having Junior Brother Chu Nan as bait, I believe he has no objections."

"After all, if he refuses, this mission is very likely to fail～"

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