Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1994 - 1969: Flesh Lingzhi (Part 2)
Previously on Peach Blossom Divine Medical God...
"Little brother, if you don’t step in now, your sister will get hurt. Can you bear to see your sister get hurt?" Liu Ruyan’s voice suddenly cut through Chen Yang’s thoughts.
Snapping back to attention, Chen Yang observed Liu Ruyan already struggling against her opponent.
Inexplicably, the ferocious tiger managed to breathe fire, scorching Liu Ruyan.
With this fire-breathing capability, Liu Ruyan’s speed advantage vanished, and she rapidly found herself at a disadvantage.
"Add three hundred spirit stones."
Chen Yang remained impassive, sticking to his price.
Liu Ruyan clenched her teeth, her expression filled with vexation: "Little brother, are you truly not going to help? If I die, the remaining hundred spirit stones will be forfeit."
"It’s fine. Should something happen to you, my mission will also be deemed incomplete, and the hundred spirit stones can serve as compensation. I am a person who values integrity," Chen Yang replied with his usual calm.
His words nearly sent Liu Ruyan into a fit of rage.
What integrity? He was clearly trying to extort more money.
Under normal circumstances, she would have fired back with a sharp retort.
However, facing such a perilous situation, she had no time for arguments.
If Chen Yang didn’t intervene soon, she would be roasted, with several parts of her attire already singed by the fierce flames.
Although she was reluctant to pay more, the circumstances left her with no other option.
"Alright, let’s get through this immediate danger, and we’ll settle all our accounts later."
Liu Ruyan muttered to herself, gritting her teeth as she conceded: "I agree to your terms. Hurry, take action!"
From a distance, Chen Yang heard her and gave a slight smile: "You should have agreed sooner. Why all the unnecessary fuss?"
With that, Chen Yang swiftly drew the Stone-Cutting Sword from his waist.
When facing a spirit beast of the Fierce Tiger level, one must go all out from the very beginning.
The opponent was two minor levels above him, and any slight misstep could lead to dire consequences.
"Behold my sword!"
Chen Yang charged forward, brandishing his blade.
He unleashed the first strike of the Triple Slash Sword Technique!
The sword gleamed with a formidable sharpness, radiating an intimidating aura.
The ferocious tiger, sensing an imminent kill, suddenly felt an icy chill run down its spine, a potent sense of crisis dawning upon it.
It hastily exerted its utmost speed to dodge aside.
Boom boom boom!!
The sword qi from the first slash impacted a large boulder, instantly pulverizing it into countless fragments.
The leaping ferocious tiger was utterly shocked!
Had it been struck, its body might have been bisected on the spot.
Liu Ruyan was equally astonished.
While she had anticipated powerful capabilities from the Spirit Gathering realm, her eyes caught a glimpse of Chen Yang’s ancient sword, realizing it was no ordinary weapon.
Its sharpness undoubtedly surpassed that of common swords.
She couldn't fathom what material was used in its forging to achieve such an exceptional edge.
Roar!!
"Despicable human, are you plotting to a two-on-one against me?" Despite its fury, the ferocious tiger had not lost its wits.
It understood that facing both opponents simultaneously would place it at a significant disadvantage.
Furthermore, Chen Yang’s sharp blade posed a potential threat to its life, and a single moment of carelessness could spell its demise right here.
With these considerations, its eyes were clouded with apprehension.
"Yan Hu, I have no intention of engaging in a protracted battle with you. This meat Lingzhi is a rare treasure, a product of heaven and earth. It is survival of the fittest. If you choose to retreat, we can coexist peacefully," Liu Ruyan stated, remaining stationary and addressing the ferocious tiger.
Yan Hu’s gaze intensified, but it did not respond immediately, instead closely scrutinizing both Chen Yang and Liu Ruyan.
It was clearly assessing its chances of victory if a fight were to ensue.
"Hmph, wishful thinking! The meat Lingzhi belongs to me!" After a pause of half a minute, the ferocious tiger ultimately decided to fight!
It refused to yield the meat Lingzhi to anyone else.
Roar!!
With an explosive roar, it lunged towards Liu Ruyan, initiating an attack.
Liu Ruyan swiftly responded to the onslaught.
Chen Yang, having received his payment, naturally could not stand idly by.
He moved without delay, his Stone-Cutting Sword in hand, joining the fray against the ferocious tiger.
The two humans and one beast clashed violently before the rocky cave entrance, sending shockwaves reverberating and kicking up clouds of debris and soil.
Nearby boulders were pulverized by the residual force of their conflict.
With Chen Yang and Liu Ruyan outnumbering Yan Hu, the beast was naturally outmatched.
Despite its unique fire-breathing ability, confronting two equally matched opponents attacking in concert soon placed it in a precarious position.
Within mere minutes, it sustained several bleeding wounds.
While none were immediately fatal, they starkly indicated its lack of a path to victory, and prolonging the fight would only exacerbate its injuries.
Both sides disengaged once more, with Yan Hu perching on a rock, breathing heavily.
Its fierce tiger eyes fixed upon Chen Yang and Liu Ruyan, burning with profound hatred.
Chen Yang and Liu Ruyan maintained their positions, ten meters apart, exuding an air of calm confidence.
Against a single opponent, the weariness they experienced was almost negligible, having no significant impact on their stamina.
"Despicable humans, resorting to thievery or mobbing, truly a loathsome species." Yan Hu, furious from defeat, resorted to verbal attacks. It began to berate the pair with words. Such insults did not truly affect Chen Yang and Liu Ruyan. This was not trickery, but strategy; a normal course of action. If Yan Hu had allies, it would not be speaking this way. Speaking of ganging up, spirit beasts were the most adept at such tactics. "If you don’t leave now, you won’t be able to leave later." Liu Ruyan held three silver needles, her gaze fixed sharply on Yan Hu. Chen Yang remained composed, though the Stone-Cutting Sword in his hand glinted, showcasing his readiness. Yan Hu started to reconsider. If the confrontation persisted, its life would indeed be in grave danger. Having reached its current level of Cultivation, it understood the folly of courting death and was unwilling to do so. "You are ruthless indeed, but this is not the end; you will pay the price one day." Yan Hu spat out a venomous threat, preparing to withdraw. Seeing this, Liu Ruyan did not pursue, simply observing Yan Hu’s departure. With Liu Ruyan holding back, Chen Yang naturally saw no reason to escalate further, silently sheathing the Stone-Cutting Sword. "Let’s depart swiftly to avoid any further entanglements." Upon Yan Hu’s retreat, Liu Ruyan seized the moment, turning immediately to make haste. Chen Yang followed suit. At this juncture, dawn had yet to break, the sky still cloaked in darkness. Moving swiftly through the forest, within approximately half an hour, they emerged from the depths of the mountains and reached the outskirts. The woodlands here remained dense but were far safer. In this vicinity, no spirit beasts from the Spirit Gathering realm resided. They primarily encountered ordinary creatures, and even spirit beasts were only at the Qi Cultivation realm or Profound Strength realm. Such beings posed no threat to either of them. "Phew, we’re finally out." Having reached a secure area, Liu Ruyan exhaled a breath of relief, feeling a sense of ease. Chen Yang, conversely, displayed no change in his demeanor. Noticing Liu Ruyan had stopped, he spoke little and immediately extended his palm. "What is it, little brother? What do you mean by that?" Liu Ruyan could not ascertain Chen Yang's intention. "I assisted you with the task. Now that we are in a safe zone, should you not settle the payment?" Chen Yang asked directly. Heh. Liu Ruyan chuckled upon hearing this and replied, "Little brother, you are far too eager. Your elder sister is a woman of her word; the spirit stones promised to you will not be shorted by even half. It’s just that I don’t have them all on me at this moment. I will ensure you receive every last one once we are clear of the mountains." Liu Ruyan's beautiful eyes held a firm resolve, showing no sign of evasion. Seeing this, Chen Yang did not press the matter further. While he remained wary of the woman before him, he trusted her concerning the spirit stones. It was evident she possessed wealth and would honor her promise. Accepting her assurance, he ceased his inquiries. The two took a brief respite, soon resuming their journey. After two hours of rapid travel, around seven in the morning, they finally exited the mountain range and entered Liuhe Village, greeted by the morning sun. The morning in Liuhe Village was quite bustling, with households preparing breakfast and people heading out for their daily work. The atmosphere was pleasant. Upon entering Liuhe Village, Chen Yang and Liu Ruyan proceeded directly to the medical clinic. "Little brother, do not worry. The spirit stones promised will not be reduced by a single piece. I shall have someone deliver them to you." Liu Ruyan, not intending to linger, planned to depart with her transport after returning to the village.