Help Me Buy Some Casting Time

A faint, scattered commotion arose from the dense forest.

Two figures moved swiftly through the forest, one in front of the other.

Matthew's speed far surpasses that of the Blood Rock Dragon Python, and he will catch up with it in no time.

At this moment, the Blood Rock Dragon Python entered a huge open space.

Just as he was about to dash back into the woods to escape Matthew's pursuit.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!" Suddenly, five thick "giant pillars" emerged from the snow and clamped down on its body.

"Shhh—", the Blood Rock Dragon Python let out a painful hiss, struggling to break free but still unable to move.

Upon seeing this, Matthew suddenly stopped and hid behind a large tree to observe the surrounding situation.

"Swish, swish, swish—" At this moment, thick white snow fell "whoosh" from the five "giant pillars".

Matthew looked closely and realized that it was not a "giant pillar" but five thick fingers!

"Bang!" At this moment, another huge arm stretched out from the snow, its five fingers gripping the head of the Blood Rock Dragon Python tightly.

At this moment, terror appeared on the face of the Blood Rock Dragon Python, and its body thrashed about, splashing up countless snowflakes, trying to break free from the restraints of the two giant hands.

"Boom!!!" Suddenly, the peaceful snowfield shattered, and a huge creature stood up from the snow.

Name: Avalanche Behemoth

【Mental Power: 9】

[Physical Fitness: 68]

[Unrefinable; the item possesses its own consciousness.]

Matthew looked at the message that popped up in the system and couldn't help but show surprise.

"A constitution of 68. This avalanche behemoth is almost on par with the stitched dragon that Amon bred."

He hadn't expected there to be such a powerful magical beast deep within the snowy mountains; it seemed the place was more dangerous than he had anticipated.

"Sssshh—" The Blood Rock Dragon Python spat out a mouthful of dark green corrosive liquid into the eyes of the Avalanche Behemoth.

The behemoth reacted very quickly, tilting its head to avoid the spray of liquid.

However, the Blood Rock Dragon Python's actions completely enraged it.

It raised its head and roared, then withdrew its right hand that was holding the Blood Rock Dragon Python, and slammed several punches into the python's head.

"Bang, bang, bang!!!" The Blood Rock Dragon Python was immediately smashed and left dizzy.

However, it was not to be outdone. Taking advantage of the moment when the avalanche behemoth loosened its right hand, it suddenly swung its body and wrapped it around the behemoth's neck.

The avalanche behemoth gasped for breath and wildly swung its right hand, smashing it down with all its might on the Blood Rock Dragon Python.

Matthew, hiding behind a tree in the distance, could also seem to hear the sound of bones breaking.

Seeing that the two sides were deadlocked, Matthew did not make a move immediately, but planned to wait for the two monsters to decide the winner before taking action.

The aftershocks of the battle between the two monsters caused nearby trees to snap.

Matthew moved through the dense forest and found a relatively safe place.

As he approached a large tree, he suddenly realized that there were other people nearby.

Matthew turned his head to look in the direction he sensed and found that it was someone he knew.

The other person was tall and slender with long, silver-white hair, and was also wearing the robes of a wizard from the Tide School.

Name: Lucian Ishus

【Mental Power: 65】

[Physical Fitness: 18]

[An unrefinable item that possesses its own consciousness.]

The man seemed to have noticed Matthew's presence as well. He turned his head and his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Matthew? What are you doing here?"

"I came for that Bloodrock Dragon Python, what about you?"

Lucian looked as if he had just realized something.

"So that's why a Bloodrock Dragon Python suddenly appeared here! It turns out you're the one who brought it here!"

Matthew immediately realized what was happening.

"From what you're saying, it seems you've been here for quite a while?"

"Your target isn't that avalanche behemoth, is it?"

Lucian nodded and said, "You guessed right, that's why I came."

"Ever since you used calculus to help Professor Silas calculate the structure of that sorcery, he has begun a new study."

"This time, my mentor is crafting a magical artifact and instructed me to find the hard teeth of a magical beast."

"I searched for a long time before I finally found traces of this avalanche beast in this forest."

"But I didn't expect it to be hiding under the snow. Luckily, you lured that Bloodrock Dragon Python here, otherwise I would have gone home empty-handed."

Lucian paused, then continued, "By the way, you've come at the perfect time."

"This avalanche behemoth has thick hide and incredibly strong vitality; ordinary witchcraft cannot harm it in the slightest."

At this point, Lucien smiled confidently.

"But don't worry, I have a powerful spell, it just takes a long time to cast."

"You just need to hold off the avalanche behemoth for me."

"As for the Bloodrock Dragon Python, considering you helped me find that avalanche behemoth and bought me time to cast my spell, I only want half of its blood as payment."

In the wizarding world, the law of the jungle prevails, and the distribution of prey is linked to strength.

Lucian, as a senior apprentice, was capable of dealing with the monster before him on his own, but he only accepted half of its blood as payment.

This allocation scheme is actually quite favorable.

A large part of this is due to Lucien's high regard for Matthew.

Unlike Silas, he did not look down on Matthew because of his poor aptitude.

He always believed that Matthew, who was able to create a method of calculation like calculus, would not stop at being an apprentice.

Seeing Matthew remain silent, Lucien patted him on the shoulder.

"How was it? No need to thank me too much!"

"Bang!!!" A loud explosion came from the open space, interrupting the two people's conversation.

The avalanche behemoth had already freed itself from the Blood Rock Dragon Python's restraints around its neck.

Its two large hands gripped the Blood Rock Dragon Python's tail tightly like two iron clamps.

Then, like cracking a whip, it flung the Blood Rock Dragon Python's body out in all directions.

"Bang, bang, bang—" as the "whip" was violently slammed out dozens of times in succession.

The surrounding snow and trees were turned upside down, leaving a scene of utter chaos.

At this moment, the Blood Rock Python was already a bloody mess and motionless.

However, the enraged avalanche behemoth still seemed unsatisfied.

After exhaling a few deep breaths, he continued to swing the Blood Rock Dragon Python's body.

"Bang!!!" A furious blow slammed heavily onto Matthew and his companion not far away.

Despite the immense impact, Lucien managed to keep his balance and patted Matthew on the shoulder.

"Now's the time! Draw the avalanche behemoth's attention and buy me some time."

After saying that, Lucien disappeared into the dense forest.

He arrived at a relatively safe place and then took out some unknown powder from his storage space.

Lucian sprinkled the powder on the ground to draw a strange magic circle, then began chanting incantations, drawing upon the free-floating elements in space.

Matthew shook his head upon seeing this; he had no intention of doing as Lucien suggested.