Chapter 52: No Guilt in Taking from You

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"The brat from Langlang Mountain..."

"I'm your grandpa..."

"The grandson from Snake Coil Mountain..."

"I'm your great-grandpa..."

The crow monster and the monsters from Snake Coil Mountain on the opposite riverbank were hurling insults at each other with great enthusiasm.

Lu Fei, however, frowned as he watched a massive whirlpool suddenly ripple in the center of the surging river ahead. He then spoke, "Let's move back a bit..."

With that, he began to retreat. Red Skin, hearing his eldest brother's words, didn't ask why and immediately followed suit. The crow monster, who was most sensitive to the riverbank, heard the directive and, ignoring the rhythm of the insults, quickly moved back as well.

But just then, Lu Fei suddenly said, "Black Feather, fly higher, go over the center of the river, and try insulting them again..."

Hearing his brother tell him to fly to the river's center, the crow monster, who had a fear of the river, showed a trace of dread on his face. Yet, in the next moment, he soared swiftly toward the high sky above the river's center and shouted down, "Snake Coil Mountain's grandsons, your grandpa is here—get over here and kneel for your grandpa!"

Watching the little crow provoke so brazenly in midair.

From Snake Coil Mountain, the fiercest snake demon swam to the riverbank, wanting to get as close as possible to insult the little crow.

Beside him, the lady rabbit demon, Mei Niang, said, "I suggest you stay further from the riverbank..."

"And besides, haven't you insulted them enough? You can't curse them to death. It's sweltering, we should leave."

Hearing the concern in Mei Niang's words, the snake demon's face lit up and he responded warmly, "It helps curb the arrogance of those Langlang Mountain monsters. Just a moment, Mei Niang, I'll be done soon..."

With that, the snake demon turned and shouted up at the crow monster in the sky, "You featherless beast, don't let me see you again, or else—"

The snake demon hadn't finished speaking.

At that moment.

A colossal black shadow suddenly darted from the riverbank, seized the snake demon in its jaws, and dragged him into the river.

In an instant.

Both groups of monsters on the river's opposite banks fell silent.

The crow monster in the sky witnessed this familiar scene and shuddered all over, instantly losing all desire to exchange insults and fled back to his own bank as if for his life.

"Eldest Brother, Red Skin..."

Still shaken, the crow monster said, "Did you see that?"

Lu Fei smiled, "I saw it. I guessed it would happen. You did very well..."

"Let's go. If we finish our patrol early, we might find some spirit herbs..."

After speaking, Lu Fei continued onward.

The crow monster was puzzled by his brother's words. He perched atop third brother Red Skin's head and asked, "What does Eldest Brother mean by 'guessed it would happen'?"

Red Skin: "Isn't it obvious? Who asked you to fly over there to bait them?"

Crow monster: "Eldest Brother..."

Red Skin: "Exactly..."

Crow monster: "I know that, but how did Eldest Brother know there was a fish demon there, and such a big one?"

Red Skin: "That I don't know. Ask Eldest Brother, I'm curious myself..."

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The crow monster immediately shook his head, "I just got Eldest Brother angry, I don't dare..."

On the opposite bank.

Watching the snake demon dragged underwater.

Mei Niang, the rabbit demon, took a deep breath and said, "See? That's what happens when you ignore advice."

She then looked at the other three monsters, equally stunned, and said, "You all witnessed it—he was attacked and dragged into the water by the fish demon, killed by Langlang Mountain's monster. It has nothing to do with us."

"If the leader asks, you must tell the truth..."

"Understood..."

"Understood, Mei Niang..."

"Now that guy's dead, no monster's bothering Mei Niang anymore..."

The wide-eyed little monsters immediately clamored, "That fish demon was huge, so black..."

"Anyone know what species, what kind of fish?"

......

"It must be the blackhead fish spirit..."

Lu Fei walked along the edge of the mountain forest, far from the riverbank, recalling the scene earlier and musing quietly.

Blackhead fish are naturally ferocious, and for one that size, the snake demon had no chance of surviving after being dragged under.

At this thought.

Lu Fei couldn't help but sigh. This world is indeed too dangerous—even swimming in the river is impossible.

The sun set in the west.

The evening glow reddened the sky.

In the untouched primeval forest.

A white wolf and a wild boar, and upon closer look, a crow monster—three odd creatures hurried along the forest's edge.

"Eldest Brother, will we make it home before dark?" asked the crow monster, flying overhead.

"We should..." Lu Fei replied. "But today I definitely can't help you and Red Skin find a place to stay."

The crow monster was delighted, "No rush—Eldest Brother's cave is spacious, comfortable. I want to stay a few more days..."

He glanced down at the wild boar, "Right, Red Skin?"

Red Skin: "Right..."

Lu Fei didn't bother arguing with these two, but over the next half month of mountain patrol, they truly wouldn't have time to search for lodging.

"If you want to stay, stay..." Lu Fei said offhandedly. The only advantage of more people—no, more monsters—is lively meals.

Hearing this.

The crow monster immediately grinned, "Heh heh..."

Just then.

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He suddenly heard sounds from the forest ahead and whispered, "Eldest Brother, there's something over there..."

Lu Fei stopped at once and asked, "Where?"

The crow monster indicated, "That way..."

His special ability was his ears—an alternative kind of eyes for the three brothers.

Lu Fei trusted him.

So he quickly arranged for the crow monster to fly high and scout ahead.

Lu Fei himself led Red Skin cautiously toward the source of the sound.

Soon.

The crow monster returned, saying urgently, "Eldest Brother, they're not wild monsters. They're three monsters from our mountain."

Lu Fei: "What are they doing?"

Crow monster: "Seems like two bullying one..."

"Two bullying one..."

Lu Fei frowned at those words. Today was the first day searching for spirit herbs, and yet they had time to fight?

Perhaps something occurred to him.

Lu Fei narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "We patrol the mountain, and it's our duty to supervise. Let's go see..."

With that.

Lu Fei led the crow monster and Red Skin quickly forward.

Before long.

Lu Fei arrived at the scene and saw a snake demon and a fox demon teaming up to surround a weasel demon.

"How dare you! The general has ordered—Langlang Mountain monsters are not to kill each other. What are you doing?" Lu Fei shouted as soon as he arrived, startling all three monsters.

The snake demon turned, raising his head to look at Lu Fei and his companions, "I wondered who dared meddle in my business—just you three unlucky fools."

"Get lost. Snake Lord has no interest in dealing with you."

The snake demon, Half-Jin, glared at Lu Fei and his companions with sly triangular eyes, then threatened the small, thin weasel demon, "Huang Gui, if you don't hand over the raspberry spirit herb I saw first, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Heh..."

"Now I can rob you with a clear conscience..."

Lu Fei was instantly amused, sneering coldly. He then rapidly expanded and transformed, becoming a four-meter-long, awe-inspiring white giant wolf.

At the same time, the crow monster and Red Skin revealed their true forms.

A black giant crow with a two-meter wingspan, sharp beak and talons.

A brown-black wild boar two meters long, with fierce, savage tusks.

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