I Tame Beasts by Feeding

Chapter 16: Chapter 16: The Red Snake King’s First Battle

「Meanwhile.」

Yu Changsheng fled deep into the dense forest, escaping Luo Lesheng’s line of sight.

He breathed a sigh of relief and began to slow down.

Using the Wind Travel Skill at full power consumed no less Magical Power than the Wood Shield Skill. If he kept going, he would run out of Magical Power and end up like a fish on a chopping block.

’I must have gotten something on me. Otherwise, how could Luo Lesheng pinpoint my location so accurately? His Divine Sense isn’t as strong as mine.’

Yu Changsheng thought back and figured it must have happened during their first meeting. When Luo Lesheng was crying about his difficulties, he must have sprinkled something on him during their struggle.

This kind of trick was common among Qi Refining Cultivators, usually used to set a long line to catch a big fish. He never thought he would fall for it. It seemed he’d have to be more careful in the future.

But just as Yu Changsheng stopped, a chill shot up his spine!

With a thought, his Wooden Shield appeared behind him as he shifted his body slightly to the side.

BANG!

The Soul-Breaking Nail struck the Wooden Shield, exploding in a flash of green light.

Yu Changsheng grunted, stumbling back a few steps.

In terms of Cultivation and strength, he was no match for his opponent. His only hope was the Red Snake King.

But the Red Snake King was only Tier One Fifth Layer. Although its body was tougher than a Cultivator’s, it didn’t know the Wood Shield Skill. If it got hit by that Soul-Breaking Nail, the consequences would be severe.

’I have to find a chance for the Red Snake King to strike first. As long as it can launch a sneak attack, its Poisonous Fire is strong enough to seriously injure him!’

A glint flashed in Yu Changsheng’s eyes. He suddenly thought of a plan, but it would require him to put himself in danger.

His mind raced, and he decided to take the risk.

"Run, why’d you stop running? Don’t tell me you’re out of Magical Power?"

"Then again, for a mere Qi Refining Third Layer to run this long is commendable. Why not give up? Surrender and die, and I’ll make it quick."

Luo Lesheng arrived, riding the wind. He laughed menacingly and pushed his Qi Refining Sixth Heaven Magical Power to its limit, repeatedly attacking with his Soul-Breaking Nail with a wave of his hand.

Yu Changsheng stared at him coldly and said, "You’re right. Running is exhausting."

"This is a nice spot. It’ll make a perfect grave for you."

With that, he raised his Wooden Shield to smash aside the Soul-Breaking Nail, slapped his Hundred Treasures Pouch with one hand, and grasped a sharp sword. Then, he menacingly cast the Wind Travel Skill and charged straight at his opponent.

This scene made Luo Lesheng frown.

’A mere Qi Refining Third Layer wants to fight me up close? What gives him the confidence? Does he have some incredible Swordsmanship?’

He shook his head disdainfully. He controlled the Soul-Breaking Nail with his Divine Sense while forming a spell with one hand. A golden light shone from his fingertip.

"I’m a Metal Attribute Artifact Cultivator! Fighting me in close quarters is suicide!"

The golden light and the Soul-Breaking Nail shot toward Yu Changsheng with unstoppable momentum.

But just then, Yu Changsheng dodged the Soul-Breaking Nail, shattered the golden light with his shield, formed a spell, and roared, "Red Snake King!"

As the words fell, a white light flashed before Luo Lesheng’s eyes. Immediately after, a giant python over ten meters long burst forth from it—the long-awaited Red Snake King!

"HISSS!" The Red Snake King roared, spewing Poisonous Fire from its mouth at its opponent.

"A Tier One Fifth Layer Spirit Beast!"

Luo Lesheng’s pupils contracted in terror. With no time to dodge, he could only throw out a Talisman that transformed into a protective barrier.

But the Talisman was of a low Grade. It was reduced to ash by the Poisonous Fire in just a second, but that moment gave Luo Lesheng a chance to survive.

He threw his body to the side, rolling across the ground. But his left hand was half a beat too slow and was scorched by the Poisonous Fire. It instantly turned black as the poison began to corrode its way up his arm and into his body.

"Damn it! You’re actually a Beast Master!"

Luo Lesheng roared in fury. A flash of golden light from his finger decisively severed his own left hand. He then quickly pressed two acupoints and swallowed a Qi Blood Pill.

Seeing his miserable state, Yu Changsheng’s heart finally settled. He smiled. "Is there a rule that says a Beast Master can’t enter the field holding a shield?"

"Despicable!" Luo Lesheng almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Ordinary Beast Masters were physically weak and useless on their own. In a fight, they had to summon their Spirit Beast first, then hide behind it and cheer it on.

But today, he had encountered an anomaly. After fighting for so long, this guy had actually used himself as bait to lower his guard, then charged forward and summoned a Spirit Beast, catching him completely off guard!

How was this the behavior of a Beast Master?!

"It’s all you, Red Snake King!"

Yu Changsheng had been using the Wood Shield Skill and Wind Travel Skill continuously, and his Magical Power was already down to a third. This was the perfect time for the Red Snake King to take over while he recovered his Magical Power from the rear.

"HISSS!" The Red Snake King was very excited. After all, this was its first battle since being summoned.

To be cautious, it first opened its great maw and spat out a ball of green mist. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

The mist reeked of sulfur, a smell so foul it made one want to retch. This was the toxin of a Poisonous Spirit Python, capable of corroding flesh and blood.

Seeing this, Luo Lesheng hastily took out a fan-shaped Magical Artifact and waved it.

But he found that the mist spat out by the Red Snake King was incredibly thick; he couldn’t disperse it and could only retreat continuously.

However, the poisonous mist spread rapidly, cutting off his escape route in an instant.

’Damn it! I haven’t fully refined this Magical Artifact since I acquired it. Otherwise, it would be perfect for dealing with this Red Snake King!’

’But... I remember the Red Snake King being a Fire-attribute beast without poison. Could it be a variant species?’

Luo Lesheng’s brows furrowed tightly.

Although he was in crisis, his rich experience and shrewdness told him that the more dangerous the situation, the more he needed to remain calm.

’My Soul-Breaking Nail is faster than this Red Snake King. As long as I can find the right chance to hit it between the eyes, I can kill it. But that Beast Master won’t just stand by and watch.’

The thought of that tough Wooden Shield made Luo Lesheng grind his teeth in frustration.

This Beast Master’s life-saving methods were truly formidable. He, a Qi Refining Sixth Layer Cultivator, was actually being forced into such a pathetic state.

’No, I have to break through this poison mist. Meeting up with Huang Li and the others is the safest option. I’ve lived this long; I can’t die here!’

With that thought, Luo Lesheng held the fan in one hand. His Magical Power surged, and he controlled the Soul-Breaking Nail to charge into the poison mist, dispersing a large part of it before he fanned again.

This time, a sharp wind blew, opening a narrow passage, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

This Low-Tier Magical Artifact integrated both offense and defense. He had obtained it after ambushing and killing a Loose Cultivator. Although it wasn’t empowered by a Wind Attribute Spirit Root, its power was still considerable, and it was particularly effective against poisonous mists, gases, and Fire Magic.

However, just then, he suddenly sensed a wave of danger from behind and quickly turned his head to look.

Only to see a crimson tail sweeping toward him!

Somehow, the Red Snake King had used the cover of the poisonous mist to sneak up right next to him!

Luo Lesheng cursed inwardly and scrambled to dodge.

However, he was a step too slow. The tail grazed his body, and a tremendous force sent him flying.

PTUI!

A sweet taste filled Luo Lesheng’s throat as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. He quickly used a Body Technique to land on a tree trunk, raising his Dharma Fan to block his chest.

The next second, the Flame spewed by the Red Snake King filled his vision.

BOOM—!

The Flame and the sharp wind collided. Although Luo Lesheng survived the attack, his face was tinged with a green glow. He had been poisoned by the snake!