Druid Fairy

Chapter 29 A Visitor
There was even a salamander!
The unexpected turn of events caught everyone present off guard.

This salamander seemed even more ferocious and brutal, instantly biting through the protective rope around the eldest brother's waist.

"Stay calm! Don't panic!"

Li Pingcan took a deep breath. His elder brother had the Tree Breath technique, which allowed him to hold his breath and wouldn't drown even if he were in the water for a short time. Moreover, his elder brother practiced the Black Tiger Technique, which was known for its power and was not necessarily inferior to the ferocious fish.

The only thing he can do now is tell his father and older brother their exact location!
He closed his eyes and carefully felt the ripples in the water. After a moment, he called out, "Father, my eldest brother is thirty meters to your southeast!"

Without saying a word, Li Rongzhou took off his clothes, grabbed his pistol, and jumped into the water.

The icy river water gave him goosebumps, but luckily he had warmed up beforehand and could move freely.

However, the water was churned up, and the mud and sand blurred the view, making it difficult to discern directions.

Li Rongzhou was extremely anxious.

"Pingfu, you must hold on!"

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Li Pingfu was not injured.

The moment the salamander lunged at him, he instinctively dodged, only to have his clothes caught in its bite and dragged to the bottom of the river.

His feet didn't touch the bottom; he floated in the murky water, his ears filled with the hazy sound of the water, and his senses became blurred, with only a meter or two of visibility.

But as a martial artist, he could clearly feel the murderous intent that was staring at him, which was always enveloping him.

It's that salamander.

"Stay calm. The more anxious you are, the faster you'll die. I just need to patiently defend myself. Dad and my brother will definitely figure out a way to save me."

Li Pingfu opened his eyes wide to observe his surroundings, always firmly believing in the family motto of "never abandoning or giving up." Zhou Enxian's teachings echoed in his mind; three years of martial arts training had ingrained concentration and focus into his very bones.

As for taking the initiative?

An unimaginable path—are we supposed to compete with salamanders in sliding tackles in the water?
"Gululu."

Bubbles rose rapidly in the water, and the dark shadow swung its tail quickly, circling around Li Pingfu. Its huge tail fan attempted to create a vortex to disrupt the prey's balance.

Li Pingfu remained unmoved, sinking to the bottom of the river with his feet half-submerged in the mud, keeping his body facing the salamander to avoid being attacked from behind.

At the same time, the salamander's unique ferocity constantly tempered his consciousness and refined his Dao heart.

A tug-of-war ensued between the two sides.

Before long, realizing that its strategy was not working, the salamander became impatient and its attack suddenly became much more intense.

Because the "prey" maintained its stubborn and unyielding attitude, it gradually developed a sense of contempt.

There's a chance!

Offense is also defense!

With a splash, the salamander spun in the water, its attack incredibly fast, but it also revealed its soft belly!
Li Pingfu remained calm and collected, twisting his foot to dodge the collision by half a body length. In the instant that the man and the fish brushed past each other, a sharp dagger viciously plunged into the fish's belly, blood spurting out.

The salamander, in pain and enraged, stirred up a raging undercurrent, with sand and stones flying from the water's surface, making it impossible for anyone to maintain their balance.

But Li Pingfu was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he was excited as he saw his father's figure silently approaching.

The two exchanged a glance underwater and easily understood each other's thoughts, then moved closer in tacit understanding.

Instead of struggling to escape the ferocious salamander's attacks, it's better to strike first and kill it!

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Li Pingfu attracted the salamander's hatred, while Li Rongzhou launched an attack from behind, thrusting straight at him with one, two, and three shots in succession!

The power of a Bone Realm warrior, infused into a sharp, cold weapon, can penetrate from a single point to the surface, and cannot be blocked by mere scales.

Although strength is somewhat limited underwater, the resistance of water is undoubtedly much less with a spear compared to a broadsword.

"Pfft!"

"Pfft!"

"Pfft!"

Fish blood seeped into the water, turning the water a deep crimson.

The salamander was attacked from both sides and was in pain, so it tried to escape, but found that Li Pingfu was only blocking and blocking its way, so it was difficult to break through for a while.

The salamander, which had turned to fight Li Rongzhou to the death but had lost the initiative and was already severely injured, was nothing more than a toy for a Bone Realm martial artist. The two cooperated, trapping the salamander like a turtle in a jar, carefully grinding it down to its last drop of blood, until finally Li Rongzhou thrust his spear diagonally into the salamander's gills, smashing its brain.

The thrilling battle ended, and the father and son smiled at each other, dragging their spoils as they surfaced.

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"Dad and my older brother have swum ashore!"

Li Pingcan said excitedly, then looked at the dead giant salamander again. It seemed to be even bigger than the previous one, truly a tyrant of the water.

The two items together probably amount to sixty or seventy taels of silver, which is quite a haul.

Li Pingfu wrung out his wet clothes and said, "It was the Tree Breathing technique you taught me that made a great contribution; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to hold on until Father came to save me."

For him, the gains from this battle were not only the experience of rationally thinking about the best strategy when facing a crisis alone, but more importantly, the martial arts heart honed in the face of ferocity, becoming more and more rounded and bright like jade.

Li Rongzhou patted his eldest son on the shoulder and laughed heartily, "Good lad, well done. You managed to keep the salamander, which is bigger than you, in check, and you're not arrogant."

"It's all thanks to my father and master for teaching me so well." Li Pingfu's blood was still boiling, and he was excited and happy. His hoarse voice was unusually talkative.

"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay."

Seeing that his father and elder brother were in good spirits and uninjured, Li Ping'an felt relieved, but at the same time, he had other thoughts in his mind.

Even if one's aptitude is not good, shouldn't one at least practice martial arts? It's one thing if one can't be of any help, but if something happens, one won't be able to escape properly, getting in the way and becoming a burden to one's family.

Having experienced the benefits of tree breathing, he was no longer as resistant to practicing martial arts as before.

Li Pingcan had a similar thought. Regardless of whether one cultivates immortality or not, one still needs to practice martial arts. It is a necessary means of protection for mortals embarking on the path to immortality!
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At the village entrance, a crowd of curious villagers had gathered.

Seeing Li Rongzhou and Li Pingfu each carrying a large fish, the crowd began to murmur amongst themselves.

"Brother Li, what kind of fish is this? It looks so scary!"

"A salamander? Wow, that's amazing! A powerful medicine for replenishing qi and blood, it must be worth a lot of silver, right?"

"Brother Li, you're really skilled at hunting these!"

It attracted a lot of attention, drew admiration, and garnered countless envious glances.

Of course, some people had ulterior motives and wanted to "borrow" some fish and meat, but seeing the cold spear in Li Rongzhou's hand, they gave up their bad intentions.

Li family.

"How can it be so big!?"

Upon seeing the two large fish lying across the courtyard, Qin felt a wave of dizziness. It wasn't until the four of them, father and sons, were certain that no one was injured that their alarm turned to joy.

As a housewife, every new asset I acquire feels like a hamster storing pine cones in winter, giving me a great sense of security.

The whole family pitched in, cutting the fresh fish. They gave some to the old village chief, Zhou Enxian, Li Fang and others they had been on good terms with, kept some for themselves, and sold the rest in town.

He received fifty-three taels of silver.

Of course, leftovers can be pickled, but the effect will be greatly reduced. After discussing it, the family decided to sell most of them.

"Making money like this is so easy. I wish I could hunt every day." Li Pingfu smacked his lips, savoring the taste of the fresh fish soup and the rich energy it provided.

Li Rongzhou shook his head, "It's not that easy. If Can'er hadn't been able to pinpoint your location, you would have been the fish that got caught. If you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet eventually. Our initial plan was practically perfect, but unexpected things still happened."

Li Pingcan was afraid that Li Pingfu might do something rash and become a hunter. "Brother, the situation in the mountains is even more complicated than this. The most dangerous thing is not the big animals, but the snakes and insects that can disguise themselves. A bite from one of them can kill you half a life."

"I misunderstood." Seeing his younger brother's nervous expression, Li Pingfu humbly accepted the misunderstanding.

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The news of Li Rongzhou's successful hunt of the Bloodfish spread throughout Peach Blossom Village, attracting much attention.

In fact, he initially wanted to discreetly "smuggle" the salamanders, but the village only had one road leading to the Hulu River, and the fish were too big. Whether cutting them up in the wild or at home, there was a risk of being discovered.

They might as well strut around and show off their strength.

On this day, someone from the Li family came to visit.

"Brother Tiger, have some tea."

Li Rongzhou looked at the fierce and powerful man in front of him and spoke humbly and politely. Brother Tiger was another Qi and Blood Realm martial artist in Peach Blossom Village besides Zhou Enxian, and also the only headhunter in the mountains with a "hunter's license".

(End of this chapter)