Chapter 628 - 273: Hundred Beasts Mountain (2)
"This thing was obtained by my master by chance. When I first started cultivation, my physique wasn’t very good. Later, I used it to nourish my body.
Afterward, my physique improved significantly, especially during the Foundation Establishment Stage, I found it had some body-strengthening effects.
So I have always worn it close to me."
As she spoke, a shy blush appeared on Shi Xuerong’s pretty face.
"After forming the Core, with the Golden Core Body Tempering, this thing is not very useful to me anymore, but I kept wearing it out of habit.
Before, I didn’t know what these crystals were made of.
Now I see these seem to be made of Beast Crystals. Brother Chu, perhaps you can take it and see, maybe the other party will agree to your terms."
Chu Ning held it in his hand, thought for a moment, and then shook his head:
"Miss Shi, this item holds certain sentimental value for you.
Moreover, how could there be such Beast Crystals in the outside Cultivation World? It might be entangled with something else.
It’s better for you to keep it yourself."
Saying this, Chu Ning smiled and said:
"As for Beast Crystals, I can hunt some Demon Beasts and gather some more.
Didn’t the people of Donglin Tribe say that a storm recently erupted within the Beast Mountain Forbidden Land?
If I go out to hunt, I should be able to acquire quite a few."
"That should work. With Brother Chu’s ability, hunting some Demon Beasts is naturally not difficult."
Shi Xuerong nodded slightly but didn’t take back the necklace made of Beast Crystals.
Instead, she continued, "However, it’s better for Brother Chu to keep it as a backup."
Chu Ning thought for a moment and then put it away, tucking it into his chest.
"Alright, I’ll keep it for now."
The two roughly decided on what to do next.
They each went back to their rooms for the night, naturally without sleeping, and the next day, Chu Ning found Xie Xianhai early.
He expressed his desire to go to the Giant Stone Tribe to see if there was anything left behind by Cultivators from outside the island thousands of years ago.
He also mentioned his willingness to help hunt some Demon Beasts to obtain Beast Crystals as compensation.
Xie Xianhai was supportive but mentioned that ordinary Demon Beast Crystals could be obtained with some effort by various tribes, and the other party might not be interested.
Besides the Beast Mountain Forbidden Land on No-Spirit Island, there is another place called Hundred Beasts Mountain, with many Demon Beasts.
Among them, there was a Demon Beast that appeared decades ago, with the strength of the Peak of Fourth Level, comparable to the Fake Pill Realm.
Even the tribe leader Shi Feng of the Giant Stone Tribe, at the Body Refining Sixth Layer, couldn’t handle it.
If Chu Ning could kill this beast and obtain the Beast Crystal, it would likely impress Shi Feng.
"A Demon Beast with the strength of the Peak of Fourth Level?"
Hearing this, Chu Ning was a bit surprised but quickly asked for the location of Hundred Beasts Mountain.
Xie Xianhai then said:
"Brother Chu is unfamiliar with this place, even if I pointed out the location, you might not find it.
Why don’t I accompany you on this trip?"
Hearing Xie Xianhai’s offer to accompany him, Chu Ning was naturally a bit surprised.
Xie Xianhai seemed to notice Chu Ning’s doubts and smiled, saying:
"To be honest, Brother Chu, besides the Peak of Fourth Level Demon Beast in Hundred Beasts Mountain.
There are also many Second and Third Level Demon Beasts.
It’s just that, because of the powerful Demon Beast, no one dares to go.
This time, taking advantage of this opportunity, if I can get some Second and Third Level Demon Beast Crystals, it would greatly benefit my Donglin Tribe."
Hearing this, Chu Ning finally understood.
When Shi Xuerong heard Chu Ning was going out to Hundred Beasts Mountain, she naturally wanted to go.
However, considering the danger of this trip, she had to give up.
Xie Xianhai then smiled reassuringly, saying:
"Brother Chu and Miss Shi can rest assured, Miss Shi staying in our Donglin Village is very safe."
Chu Ning and Shi Xuerong exchanged a glance and gave each other a reassuring look.
Then, Chu Ning set out with Xie Xianhai, heading towards the center of the island, the Beast Mountain Forbidden Land.
"On your No-Spirit Island, isn’t there anything for riding?"
After walking about twenty miles, hearing from Xie Xianhai that there were still nearly two hundred miles to go, Chu Ning couldn’t help but ask.
For Chu Ning, who usually used Escape Techniques, walking like this was indeed too slow.
Xie Xianhai smiled and shook his head, "No, we usually travel on foot."
Hearing this, Chu Ning sighed softly.
He really couldn’t use any Magical Power; otherwise, he could even open the Spirit Beast Bag.
He could release the Golden Thunder Eagle to carry him for a while.
Fortunately, Chu Ning wasn’t in a hurry, so he didn’t use Thunder Shock Step to travel.
However, Chu Ning was still curious and asked:
"In your Body Cultivation Techniques on No-Spirit Island, is there anything like a Step Technique or Escape Technique?"
Xie Xianhai pondered for a moment and nodded:
"Our tribe has a Step Technique called Shadow Fall Step, which has the effect of Light Body Ascension, useful both when confronting enemies and traveling."
"Shadow Fall Step?" Chu Ning listened with interest:
"Tribe leader, why not show me how it works?"
He was indeed quite interested in the island’s specialized Body Cultivation Techniques.
Xie Xianhai didn’t refuse, leaped forward lightly, and swiftly dashed ahead.
The speed was quite fast.
For Chu Ning, who knew Divine Wind Escape and Thunder Shock Step, this Step Technique wasn’t particularly impressive.
However, Chu Ning also noticed that the Shadow Fall Step was much lighter and more energy-efficient than Thunder Shock Step.
It was indeed more suitable for long-distance travel compared to Thunder Shock Step.