Intermediate-level ferocious beast, a considerable harvest!

Soon after, a large group of soldiers in black armor marched in neat formation from the street not far away, and all the civilians quickly made way for them.

These soldiers were the Xuanjia Army. They came out from the nearby military camp and began to leave the city.

Lu Ze discovered that the Xuanjia Army's ranks included not only a large number of soldiers dressed in black armor, but also seven or eight Taoist priests dressed in plain white robes, both men and women.

At that moment, Zhao Yueling's voice reached Lu Ze's ears: "Look down, don't look, that's a celestial master from Baiyun Temple!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze lowered his head. In his heart, he thought that if he hadn't had a inferior spiritual root, but rather a low-grade spiritual root, perhaps he would be a member of the Immortal Masters now.

However, the existence of spiritual roots is already extremely rare, with only one in a thousand being selected. Many inferior spiritual roots are then eliminated, making the probability of becoming a Celestial Master extremely low. It's normal that I didn't become a Celestial Master!

Soon after, three thousand soldiers in black armor left the city.

Meanwhile, the various hunting teams began to leave the city one after another, following behind the Xuanjia Army.

After entering the wilderness, Lu Ze surveyed the surrounding environment. Apart from a main road trodden by the Xuanjia Army, most of the landscape was a primeval forest. Even on flat ground, there were tall weeds, and occasionally, abandoned villages could be seen.

Sixty years ago, these places were villages of the Great Wei Dynasty, but with the appearance of celestial changes, black mist invaded, yin energy rose between heaven and earth, and strange creatures proliferated.

The imperial court had no choice but to abandon the wilderness, gather the people, and build large cities.

The Xuanjia Army marched for about fifty li before finally stopping in front of a mountain range.

This is because the number of ferocious beasts in the vicinity has begun to increase, including many high-level ferocious beasts, and there are also many rare medicinal herbs in the forest.

The Xuanjia Army set up camp on the spot, and then sent out several hundred men to hunt ferocious beasts and gather medicinal herbs.

Meanwhile, the various hunting teams went further out, within a range of several hundred meters from the Xuanjia Army, to hunt ferocious beasts or gather medicinal herbs.

In this way, even if they encounter danger, they can quickly run to the Xuanjia Army for help.

Although the Xuanjia Army is not a charity, and may not care much about saving people, they are certainly happy to have powerful and ferocious beasts delivered to their doorstep.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Ze, also holding a hundred-refined steel knife, followed his second senior sister Zhao Yueling's hunting team into a forest. Because of his senior sister's care, he walked in the middle of the group.

At this moment, Zhao Yueling said, "Junior Brother Lu, although strange creatures generally don't appear during the day, they can still appear in the woods where the sunlight is blocked, so you must be careful."

Lu Ze nodded and said, "Yes, Senior Sister!"

Not long after, Lu Ze's ears suddenly twitched, and he abruptly stopped. He was physically strong, had profound internal strength, and his five senses were extremely sensitive, so he noticed the abnormality.

In the next instant, he suddenly turned sideways and swung his sword, hitting the head of a huge, emerald-green python that was rushing towards him at lightning speed.

This ferocious python was over ten meters long, hanging upside down from a nearby tree. It was a powerful mid-level ferocious beast, preparing to ambush Lu Ze and the others.

However, the hundred-refined steel blade in Lu Ze's hand was a top-grade weapon, and it was also enhanced by the Nine Yang internal energy, so it managed to wound the giant python and leave a deep scar.

However, Lu Ze was also knocked away, coughing up blood, by the enormous impact of the giant python's head.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Yueling, who was walking at the front, immediately used the Thunderclap Step, which was as powerful as thunder. She suddenly flew up and rushed over, slashing the giant python's back with her sword. Not only did she split open the flesh on its back, but she also severed its spine.

The python's spine is its vital point and the key to its movement; if the spine is broken, its body will be unable to move.

Just then, a hundred-refined throwing knife appeared in Lu Ze's hand. He used a new throwing knife technique that combined internal and external cultivation. A streak of silver light flashed and almost instantly shot into the giant python's brain through its wound, killing it.

"Congratulations, host. You have killed the intermediate-level ferocious beast, the Azure-Striped Python, and gained 18 Source Points."

A smile appeared on Lu Ze's face. Although his injuries were not light, he was fortunate enough to have gotten the kill and made a huge profit of 16 Source Points, which was much better than killing a pig!

This will allow me to strengthen the Limitless Immortal Pill and achieve the ultimate breakthrough of the Nine Yang Divine Skill!

Immediately, the giant python's enormous body fell from the hanging tree, but was easily caught by Zhao Yueling, Zhou Cheng, and Li Jinsong.

She then put down the giant python's carcass, looked at Lu Ze, and smiled, "Well done!"

Zhou Cheng, Li Jinsong, and the other four looked at Lu Ze with admiration in their eyes.

They initially looked down on Lu Ze, thinking he was a relative. However, Lu Ze's strength exceeded their expectations. He was not only the first to discover the beast's tracks, but also withstood a full-force attack from a mid-level beast and killed it.

Although Zhao Yueling's strike that severed the giant python's spine was the fatal blow, Lu Ze's role was also extremely important.

If he hadn't blocked the Azure Python's sneak attack, the team might have suffered casualties.

At this moment, Lu Ze smiled and said, "Senior Sister, I need to heal my injuries. Please protect me!"

Zhao Yueling nodded, holding her sword and standing guard beside Lu Ze. She had already realized that Lu Ze had practiced internal martial arts and was now clearly preparing to use his internal energy to heal his injuries.

The other team members removed the water pouches and began collecting the python's blood.

The blood of ferocious beasts is also highly nutritious and should not be wasted!

In addition, the top-grade weapon, the Hundred-Refined Flying Knife, which had fallen into the giant python's brain, was also retrieved.

Immediately, Lu Ze used his Nine Yang Internal Force to heal his injuries.

He was already physically strong, and the healing effect of the Nine Yang Divine Skill was also remarkable. In less than a quarter of an hour, his injuries were almost completely healed.

At this moment, Zhao Yueling said, "Let's go back!"

This intermediate-level ferocious beast, the Azure-Striped Python, weighs nearly two thousand pounds, making it inconvenient to continue hunting while carrying it.

Moreover, wealth is a powerful motivator, and this mid-level ferocious beast's corpse is quite valuable, potentially attracting covetous eyes. It's best to secure it as soon as possible.

Soon after, the group headed towards the Xuanjia Army. Qian Yong, Huang Heng, and Zheng Rou carried the corpse of the Azure Python, while Lu Ze, Zhao Yueling, Zhou Cheng (at the third level of Body Tempering), and Li Jinsong were on guard.

Along the way, we encountered many envious hunting teams.

However, Zhao Yueling was quite strong and had the backing of the Black Tiger Martial Arts School, so no one dared to make a move.

Of course, this is also because the value of the Azure Python's corpse is not high enough; otherwise, a martial arts master who specializes in refining filth would have already made a move!

Soon after, upon arriving near the Xuanjia Army's encampment, a middle-aged man in brocade robes walked out from among the soldiers, glanced at Zhao Yueling, and asked, "Are you selling this Azure-Striped Python?"

Zhao Yueling nodded and said, "Please, Steward Pei, give us an estimate!"

Carrying such a huge beast carcass is inconvenient and could easily attract robbery and killing, so it's better to sell it.

Manager Pei carefully examined the giant python's body and said, "Aside from the loss of its blood, this blue-striped python still has its gall bladder, python skin, and other materials. Therefore, I offer 800 taels."

Intermediate-level ferocious beasts are still quite valuable. Their meat is a great source of energy, and just this nearly two thousand catties of meat alone could fetch close to two thousand taels of silver.

But this kind of money is not something ordinary people can earn; on the contrary, it could cost them their lives!

Therefore, Zhao Yueling clasped her hands and said, "Thank you, Steward Pei!"

The two parties then completed the transaction.

Then, Zhao Yueling received eight hundred taels of silver.

At this moment, she glanced at everyone and said, "This time, Lu Ze was the one who first discovered the Azure-Striped Python, blocked its sneak attack, and even killed it. Therefore, he gets 50%, I get 35%, and the remaining 15%, plus the snake blood, are to be divided among you. Does anyone have any objections?"

Zhou Cheng, Li Jinsong, and the other four shook their heads. They hadn't exerted much effort; they had only carried the giant python's corpse, yet they were entitled to over 20 taels of silver and the blood of a mid-level ferocious beast. It was worth it.

Immediately, Zhao Yueling gave Lu Ze 400 taels of silver notes and the other five people 120 taels of silver notes each. Two of the members who were at the third level of Body Tempering received an extra 10 taels.