The Swamp Monster Attacks

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Shen Yi sized up Shen Kun, and upon touching him, he noticed that the strength of his muscles had indeed improved considerably, and couldn't help but smile.

"You're something else, kid!"

"Hehe, not as good as you, big brother."

Shen Kun chuckled sheepishly and scratched his head, then asked, "Big brother, can I go out and do things with you from now on?"

"Of course, no problem."

Shen Yi nodded and smiled, then gestured to the contents of the bamboo basket.

"Here, please help me plant these red eggplant plants and wild vegetables in the vegetable garden."

"yes!"

Shen Kun and Shen Yuan immediately agreed and picked up their bamboo baskets to head towards the vegetable garden in the backyard.

By the time the three of them finished their work, it was almost dark. They immediately returned inside to prepare for a possible attack by the spirits.

Tonight, only lantern ghosts are out.

The night passed quickly.

After taking out the Deep Black Arrow obtained from Yang Ming's house and using it to kill the Lantern Ghost, Shen Yi now has as many as 107 Yin Soul Wood in his possession!

However, the durability of 9 Deep Black Arrows that have been used against the Fog Shadow Monster has dropped to only 10 points.

It can only be used to hunt lantern ghosts once more, after which it will be completely unusable.

I'll definitely upgrade these nine Deep Black Arrows to level 2 eventually, but I don't know exactly how much Soul Wood will be needed for the upgrade.

The remaining 15 Deep Black Arrows also have low durability, and they will all need to be upgraded to replenish their durability.

Therefore, Shen Yi did not use the Yin Soul Wood for the time being, and planned to upgrade the Deep Black Arrow to level 2 later.

……

Early the next morning.

Since there was very little water left in the water tank, Shen Yi asked Shen Kun to go to the well to fetch water together.

Just after queuing to get water, a loud commotion erupted under the big banyan tree in the center of the village.

Those present couldn't help but turn to look in the direction of the sound.

Under the big banyan tree.

Wang Daquan and his son Wang Tieming were holding large knives, their faces calm yet filled with murderous intent.

The people in front of them shrank back, but still shouted at the top of their lungs:

"This demon rabbit should have been shared equally by everyone. Xiao Tao was the one who found it first, and it was Xiao Tao and I who worked together to hold it back. Why should the two of you take half?"

"Just because I'm the vice-captain of the second hunting team, and the captain's not here, I'm the one who calls the shots here. So what? If you're not happy, come and talk to me again."

Wang Tieming patted his broadsword with his left hand, staring at the group with disdain.

"Let me tell you, don't be ungrateful. If I hadn't seized the opportunity to cut off this demon rabbit's neck, it would have run away long ago."

"I broke its legs, so it can't run away at all, and Xiao Tao is also preparing to capture this demon rabbit."

"You and your son have taken most of the prey we've hunted over the past three days, and we haven't said anything. It's too much to want to take most of the monster meat."

The two argued incessantly, their voices carrying throughout the entire Black Mountain Village, attracting everyone to gather around and watch the spectacle.

The Shen brothers mingled in the crowd, also watching this farce unfold.

"Tsk, brother, that demon rabbit is huge! It's about the size of a small wild boar, probably weighing thirty or forty pounds!"

Shen Kun stared intently at the rabbit on the ground not far away.

The rabbit's fur was grayish-blue with slight patterns, and its sharp claws gleamed with a cold light.

Its eyes were also bluish-gray, and now their gaze had dimmed, indicating that it had been dead for some time.

Shen Yi was slightly surprised when he first saw the demonic beast.

He didn't reply, but instead turned his gaze to Wang Daquan and the other six.

These people were clearly members of the second hunting team.

Among the group, only the vice-captain Wang Tieming was a cultivator at the fourth level of the Qi and Blood Realm, and it was said that he had already shown signs of breaking through to the fifth level.

The rest of them were only at the second or third level of the Qi and Blood Realm.

The members of the hunting team have not returned yet, and Wang Tieming is now clearly the one with the most say in the hunting team.

Even in the past, they would occasionally take more meat than usual.

Not to mention the current situation.

The hunting party hadn't returned for several days, and most people assumed they were probably dead.

Wang Tieming was naturally even bolder.

No longer satisfied with just a larger share of ordinary meat, he also coveted the meat of demonic beasts.

Judging from what Zhou Tao and the others said, Wang Tieming had done this many times in the past three days.

However, today, because they had finally managed to hunt down a monster, only to have part of it stolen from them, their resentment, which had been building up for several days, suddenly erupted.

"What are you doing?"

Just then, Wang Shaohui arrived in a hurry, followed closely by several vigorous young men full of energy.

Upon arriving and seeing the scene, his brows immediately furrowed:

"What's going on? Tieming, put the knife down!"

"Uncle Shaohui, you've come at the right time. Wang Tieming wants half of our demon beast meat. What kind of logic is that?"

When Zhou Tao and the other three saw him arrive, they felt as if they had found their pillar of support and quickly stepped forward to explain the matter in detail.

After hearing this, Wang Shaohui's expression turned even uglier. He looked at Wang Tieming and said, "Tieming, Daquan, are you two trying to break the hunting team's rules? The main members of the team take the lion's share, and the rest take the smaller share. Ten jin is enough for you two."

"Uncle Shaohui, I'll give you face by calling you 'Uncle' since you came from Team One. But in Team Two, I'm the one who calls the shots!"

Wang Tieming smiled, pointed to the demon rabbit lying on the ground, and said, "This demon rabbit was the one I dealt the fatal blow to, so taking half of it is no problem for me."

Ten jin?

Are you kidding me!

Since a rare monster had fallen into his lap, he naturally wanted to take as much as possible!

The members of the hunting team are not here, and he is the strongest member of the hunting team!

Naturally, we should seize this opportunity to concentrate resources and rapidly enhance our strength.

"We absolutely disagree!" Zhou Tao and his group said angrily.

People in the surrounding crowd began to speak up for Zhou Tao and his group.

"Yes, Tieming, I think what you're doing is unreasonable."

"Everyone knows you want monster meat, but that's always been the rule of the hunting team, how can we break it?"

"Zhou Tao was also a key player in this effort, so we can't do without him."

"hehe--"

Wang Tieming glanced at the people around him who had spoken, sneered, and said to Wang Daquan beside him, "Father, what do you say?"

"You're the vice-captain of the second hunting team, so of course you're in charge," Wang Daquan said.

"OK!"

Wang Tieming nodded, then spoke loudly to those present:

"The hunting team hasn't returned yet; they've probably died out there."

"I think it's time to change the rules of our village's hunting team at this point."

Upon hearing these words, everyone's expression changed.

The whole village knew that the hunting party had not returned for a long time, and everyone was anxious about it.

Wang Tieming bringing this matter into the open clearly indicates that it was premeditated.

"Everyone, I think we shouldn't delay any longer. We all know that no one can safely spend the night outside, not even a cultivator at the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm!"

"This is the valuable experience our Black Mountain Village has accumulated over sixty years in dealing with the spirits of the night!"

"Not to mention that four nights have passed and the hunting team still hasn't returned. Let's not take any chances and waste our time."

"My proposal is for me to lead the hunting team and rebuild it! By pooling resources, we can better ensure the safety of the village once I reach the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm as soon as possible."

He finished speaking.

A commotion immediately broke out at the scene.

Those who had been speaking up for Zhou Tao fell silent and lowered their heads.

If the hunting team doesn't return, it seems that Wang Tieming really does have the greatest potential to advance to the late stage of the Qi and Blood Realm.

They naturally dared not offend them.

Liao Ning and Liu Yu are both very talented.

However, being younger than Wang Tieming, he may not be able to catch up with his strength.

"shut up!"

in the crowd.

A burly old man dressed in animal clothing stepped forward, looked at Wang Tieming, and began to reprimand him.

Wang Tieming and his son's expressions changed.

But he didn't panic, and smiled:

"Fifth Master Mo, what brings you here?"

"If I hadn't come, I bet you would have turned the world upside down."

Mo Guanhai's face was gloomy, and his cloudy eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

"The matter of the hunting team is still unresolved, and you two are already in such a hurry to split the village?"

"That's not what I meant, Grandpa Mo."

Wang Tieming explained briefly, "As the strongest member of our hunting team, I just want to grow stronger as quickly as possible to protect the village. You've misunderstood."

"Otherwise, if we encounter a monster attacking the village in the future, we won't have enough strength to deal with it, and that would be troublesome."

Even though Wang Tieming wanted to become the head of the hunting team.

However, he dared not be too presumptuous in front of Mo Guanhai.

After all, this person was a powerful expert at the ninth level of the Qi and Blood Realm and one of the founders of Black Mountain Village.

Although I've lived to this age, my energy and blood have begun to decline significantly, and I can no longer exert the strength I had in my prime.

It's not someone he can mess with casually.

Mo Guanhai glanced around and said calmly:

"This time, the distribution will follow the original rules of the hunting team. You and Daquan will take ten catties of monster meat, and the rest will be divided among Zhou Tao and the other three."

"Alright, since Fifth Master has spoken, I naturally have no objections."

Wang Tieming smiled indifferently.

He strode forward, pulled out the dagger from his waist, and cut off a large piece of flesh, weighing about ten pounds.

Then he turned around and walked back.

"However, I think it's unnecessary to follow the original rules anymore."

"My son and I are leaving the second hunting team from now on. Anyone who wants to work with us, I guarantee you'll have monster meat to eat and will quickly increase your strength!"

Wang Tieming smiled, his gaze passing over Wang Shaohui and landing on Liao Ning, who had a cool and aloof appearance.

"Ah Ning, your aptitude and strength are both excellent. Joining us will definitely help you improve your strength quickly. Go back and think about it."

"Xiaoyu, aren't you coming over here?"

That's all.

Wang Tieming waved to Liu Yu, who was standing next to Liao Ning.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yu hesitated for a moment, but still walked towards Wang Tieming's direction.

His father, Liu Wanhe, was Wang Tieming's mentor, so their relationship was naturally very close.

During his time with the second hunting team, Wang Tieming took good care of him.

In his heart, he naturally preferred to be with Wang Tieming.

Before leaving, he turned back to his friends of similar age and said, "A-Ning, Fengzi, you should come too. We can look out for each other."

Liao Ning glanced at Wang Shaohui beside her but did not respond.

The boys beside her also looked hesitant, but ultimately did not move.

"If you've made up your mind, you're welcome to visit my home anytime!"

After uttering his last words, Wang Tieming turned and strode away.

Four or five burly men stepped forward and followed him.

These men were all Wang Tieming's loyal subordinates, and their strength had all reached the third level of the Qi and Blood Realm.

Everyone figured it out.

It is precisely because he had already won over a group of people that Wang Tieming has the confidence to publicly announce the establishment of his own independent business in front of everyone today.

"Let's go back."

Shen Yi turned around, said something to Shen Kun, picked up the bucket and left.

Shen Kun nodded, completely unconcerned about the farce, and started to catch up.

Even if something terrible happens, it has nothing to do with him; he just needs to follow his older brother's lead.

Under the banyan tree, the remaining teenagers had different expressions.

"Ah Yu is so disloyal, he just left like that."

"What's his relationship with the vice-captain? He's received so much care from the vice-captain these past few days, with all the good things being arranged for him. Why would he stay here with us?"

Liao Ning remained silent.

In her mind, being with Liu Yu and the others was clearly the best choice.

However, I still need to go back and ask my parents for their opinion.

"Sister Aning, look, isn't that Shen Yi?" Suddenly, someone noticed Shen Yi carrying water buckets in the distance.

He was puzzled: "Didn't Shen Yi say before that it couldn't be cured? How come he looks so energetic now?"

Upon hearing this, Liao Ning looked over and saw that familiar figure she hadn't seen in a long time. Her eyes remained calm, and she didn't say anything.

……

After returning home.

Shen Yi and Shen Kun didn't stay idle; they immediately got up and went hunting in the Black Mountain.

"It would be best if we could find a demonic beast!" Shen Kun said spiritedly before setting off.

Shen Yi glanced at him sideways but didn't say anything.

Although they are only at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm, their resistance to injury and reaction speed have increased significantly.

If the two of them work together, they can handle even the lowest-level monsters.

Not to mention that Shen Yi possesses a bow and arrow with the "Aiming" property, which poses an extreme danger to demonic beasts!

Unfortunately, we only circled around the edge of Montenegro.

By nearly dusk, the two had only caught five rabbits and a wild boar weighing about 200 pounds.

They didn't even see a single hair of the monster.

The two could only return home on time.

Shen Yuan had already prepared the meal in advance, just waiting for them to come home and eat.

Night fell that night.

Something's not right.

Shen Yi frowned and listened intently, only to hear a series of mushy, wriggling sounds coming from outside.

The sound was getting closer.

"It's a swamp monster!"

Before he could react, Shen Yuan had already called out softly.

She still vividly remembers the incident last year when the swamp monster invaded their home.

When she discovered that her family's land had been contaminated by the swamp monster, she saw deep helplessness and sadness on her parents' faces.

Therefore, her memory of the swamp monster is extremely vivid.

She recognized him just from hearing the faintest sound!

"not good!"

Shen Yi's expression changed slightly.

If it's a swamp monster, then his newly upgraded vegetable garden is going to suffer.

"Prepare for battle!"