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"Young Master Fang?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Dao hesitated.

But then I thought about it again, this young master Fang is a real martial artist!

Since he took the initiative to speak, he must have a way to deal with any danger ahead and would not stand idly by.

Having figured this out, Ma Dao's worries dissipated considerably.

as predicted……

As soon as Fang Chang finished speaking, he strode forward, calmly stepping over the saber and walking to the front of the group.

Of course, it wasn't that he wanted to show off; he simply didn't want to waste time there.

If he is not mistaken, at this very moment, the poisoner, the centurion, is surely in hot pursuit.

If we linger here too long, we'll probably be caught off guard by the Liusha River before we even reach it.

"Since Young Master Fang has put it that way, what are we afraid of?"

"Come on, brothers, keep up!"

Without further hesitation, Ma Dao shouted loudly to the group of bodyguards.

Seeing that Fang Chang, a martial artist, was personally leading the way, the fear in the hearts of the bodyguards instantly dissipated, and they felt extremely safe, so they quickly followed behind.

They hadn't walked far when the sounds of fighting ahead grew closer and clearer.

The sounds of fighting, accompanied by the roars of some wild beasts, reached everyone's ears.

"roar!!!"

"Young Master, run! I can't stop these beasts!"

Hearing the commotion, everyone looked up.

Ahead on the mountain road, a carriage lay overturned, its wheels broken and the carriage itself in a terrible state.

There were about a dozen corpses lying haphazardly on the ground, their deaths extremely gruesome.

One by one, they were disemboweled, their blood staining the entire mountain road red; the bloody and mangled scene was shocking.

The horrific scene turned everyone present pale instantly, their stomachs churning, and they nearly vomited on the spot.

Meanwhile, dark figures darted swiftly through the dense bamboo forests on both sides and along the rugged mountain path.

Upon closer inspection, everyone realized that the dark figures were actually hideous and terrifying monsters.

These monsters had jet-black fur all over their bodies, and a pair of particularly conspicuous white ear tips.

Its body shape is very similar to that of an ape, with bared teeth and exposed fangs, and it has an extremely violent temperament.

He would occasionally pound his chest and let out unintelligible roars.

They leap nimbly among the bamboo branches, their bodies incredibly agile and their speed astonishing.

"This is... a Xingxing?"

The experienced Ma Dao recognized the group of monsters at a glance, his expression changed drastically, and his voice trembled.

Upon hearing the name "Xingxing," Fang Chang raised an eyebrow, feeling that the name sounded very familiar.

After a moment's thought, the relevant records in the Classic of Mountains and Rivers came to mind.

It is recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Rivers...

There is a beast in the mountains and fields that looks like a monkey, with a human face and white ears. It walks on its back and moves like a human. It is called Xingxing. Eating it makes one run faster.

The Xingxing is not a demon or evil spirit, but a mythical creature that lives in groups in the mountains and fields.

To some extent, they belong to the same lineage as mandrills and water monkeys.

Unlike the unpredictable evil spirits and the insidious and vicious demons.

Mythical creatures are often born of nature, unique and rare beasts.

Many of them are auspicious omens, but there are also ferocious beasts like the Xingxing, which are known for their cruelty.

These mythical creatures are born with extraordinary abilities, and consuming them would be of great benefit to martial artists.

Just like this Xingxing, eating it makes you run fast.

Ancient texts record that eating its flesh can make one walk with incredible speed.

If a martial artist consumes this, they will be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort when practicing lightness skills, greatly increasing their leg strength and enabling them to travel a thousand miles a day.

For this reason, the flesh of these mythical creatures is known in the martial arts world as "precious flesh"!

Such rare meat is hard to come by, priceless, and unavailable for purchase.

Fang Chang really didn't expect that he would have the good fortune to encounter so many Xingxing this time!

He glanced around and saw at least a hundred Xingxing roaming the mountains and forests!

If he could capture all of these Xingxing, the treasure meat he obtained would be enough to make him rich, more than enough to cultivate all the way to the eighth rank.

only……

A hint of seriousness slowly crossed Fang Chang's originally calm and composed face.

These priceless treasures may be obtained by chance, but not necessarily enjoyed by chance.

Although the Xingxing is not strong among mythical monsters, at most equivalent to a pseudo-ninth-rank martial artist, their sheer number is overwhelming!

As the saying goes, "many ants can kill an elephant." With hundreds of Xingxing that are comparable to pseudo-ninth-rank warriors, even an eighth-rank martial artist would probably have to give way.

Thinking of this, Fang Chang couldn't help but feel a little curious. Who was so unlucky as to have attracted so many Xingxing?

He looked up and saw only two living figures near the carriage.

One of them was a big, burly man, with a build no less imposing than Ma Dao, but his brows revealed a hint of naivety, making him look slightly dull.

At this moment, he was like an iron tower, protecting a chubby boy in fine clothes behind him, never leaving his side.

"roar!"

Several giant monkeys, each more than half a person tall, roared and suddenly pounced on the burly man with the iron tower.

Sharp claws and teeth tore at his flesh, and blood instantly soaked through his clothes.

In just a moment, the burly man was covered in blood, his flesh mangled and his appearance horribly gruesome.

Even so, the burly man gritted his teeth and did not retreat an inch, always protecting his young master with his body, showing unwavering loyalty.

"ah--!"

Excruciating pain swept through his entire body, and the burly man couldn't help but roar to the sky in agony.

He grabbed the beast that was biting his neck with his large hand and slammed it hard to the ground.

The monkey was instantly smashed to pieces and died.

The fact that he could so easily defeat a mythical beast clearly shows that this burly man is a genuine ninth-rank martial artist.

The burly man with the iron tower possessed astonishing strength, but unfortunately, his martial arts skills were poor; he could only wildly swing his fists without any discernible technique.

Therefore, when faced with this group of violent and ferocious Xingxing, he quickly fell into a disadvantageous position, his body was covered in wounds, and his situation was precarious.

The chubby boy he was protecting behind him was not seriously injured, but one of his legs was firmly pinned down by the overturned carriage, leaving him unable to move.

The chubby boy was already terrified, his face as pale as paper, covered in sweat.

He trembled as he tried to lift the carriage and free his leg from being pinned down.

But he was delicate and frail, and his strength was no match for the carriage.

Just as the master and servant were about to be devoured by the xingxing, in their despair, the chubby boy suddenly caught sight of Fang Chang and his group not far away.

Hope instantly ignited in his eyes, and he immediately screamed for help at the top of his lungs, "Help! Help me!"

"Quick, someone come and get me out of here! I have money..."

Upon hearing this, Ma Dao and the others exchanged glances, their faces filled with fear, and none of them dared to step forward to help.

No matter how tempting money is, you still need to be alive to spend it.

They were just ordinary mortals; even if they had the guts of a bear and the courage of a leopard, they would never dare to snatch food from the mouths of spirits, for that would be tantamount to courting death.

Seeing that no one was moving, the chubby boy became anxious and his eyes turned red. He quickly introduced himself.

"Fellow heroes! I am the eldest son of the Zhang family of Xiangyang City. My father is Zhang Shanhe, and my elder sister is a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List!"

"If you save me, the Zhang family will surely repay you handsomely..."

However, before he could finish speaking, the situation on the field suddenly changed.

The burly man, exhausted, was tackled to the ground by several xing (a mythical beast), and could no longer get up.

With the burly man down, the unprotected chubby boy instantly became the xingxing's target.

A xingxing roared and pounced straight at him.

"Mother!"

The chubby boy was so frightened that he trembled all over, screamed, and instinctively closed his eyes.

And at this critical moment...

Fang Chang, who had been observing the situation with a cold eye, suddenly had a change of heart when he heard the words "prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List".

next moment……

He's out!