18-25 REBIRTH AS A WILLOW TREE, BUILDING THE STRONGEST TRIBE IN ALL OF ETERNITY

Chapter 18: Naughty Bear Boy Gets into

I ate it too fast, swallowed it all at once, and didnt taste anything. Father, can you give me another one? I promise Ill chew it slowly this time.

Lin Chen licked his lips, still not having his fill.

You cheeky rascal, dont even think about fooling me! I bet your hides starting to itch again. How could Lin Chens little trick escape Old Man Lins discerning eyes?

However, even though he was scolding him, Old Man Lins hand was busy. He sneaked another pill to Lin Chen while no one was looking.

He had quite a few offspring, a total of eight. This was to prevent his other children from noticing and accusing him of favoritism.

However, he had been watching his second eldest sons efforts lately, and even when compared to the eldest son, there was not much difference. So, rewarding with an extra pill was not a big deal.

Having learned his lesson from before, Lin Chen ate carefully this time, fearing he might accidentally swallow it whole again.

The taste is pretty odd, like burnt roast meat. After smacking his lips, Lin Chen gave his evaluation.

It wasnt bad, but it definitely couldnt be considered delicious either.

Apart from the taste, how do you feel? Any changes? Old Man Lin rubbed his goatee and asked immediately.

Taste came second; the effect was the most important. Old Man Lin didnt believe the Willow God gave him these solely to satisfy their cravings.

After eating it, it feels like a warm current is flowing through my body. It feels really comfortable.

Stretching his limbs, Lin Chen appeared to be extremely relaxed and comfortable.

In addition to that, he also felt his strength had increased slightly, but he wasnt quite sure by how much. He would have to test this out.

In his mind, Jiang Hui was still immersed in the excitement of his own transformation. Suddenly, he realized he had forgotten to inform Old Man Lin about the specific usage of the bestowed item.

Helplessly, he had to implement the illusions of Huang Liangs Dream again.

Hum

At the summit, in an area of about four hundred meters, the air seemed to ripple, spreading rapidly.

Thanks to his previous experience, Old Man Lin showed eagerness rather than nervousness this time.

Yet when he saw the towering figure in the void, he could not help but feel amazed.

Without further discussion with Lin Zhuang, Lin Meng directly discussed the specific usage of the Junior House Construction Order and the Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pill.Th.ê most uptodat𝓮 n𝒐vels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

This item can form a house that shields from wind and rain out of thin air? And this elixir, just one pill can increase strength by twenty thousand jin?

Old Man Lin was astound and dumbfounded.

This kind of good thing should be shared among everyone; Lin Chen had enjoyed two pills all by himself.

Old Man Lin grumbled, completely forgetting that he had given them to Lin Chen secretly.

One pill equals twenty thousand Jin of strength, so two pills would mean forty thousand Jin. Doesnt that mean my second eldest sons strength has already exceeded fifty thousand Jin? Lin Meng suddenly realized.

In the Wilderness, reaching a strength of twenty or thirty thousand Jin in the Blood Realm would allow one to attempt breaking through to the Cave Heaven Realm.

That said, Old Man Lin really wasnt sure of the current Realm status of his children.

The passage into the Blood Realm supposedly involved a body-tempering process with the blood of Ferocious Beasts. But when did his eldest child go through this process?

Having such great strength without needing to undergo the beast-blood tempering process, all these incredible things were thanks to Lord Willow God!

Old Man Lin let out a sigh, barely keeping tears at bay as he glanced at the towering figure in the vast void.

People tend to become more sentimental as they get older.

If it werent for the Willow God, they might have been a pile of bones forgotten in the corner of the Fire Tribe.

Old Man Lin thought that if he had some fine wine, he could write a thick memoir.

However, just like the last time, he was pulled back to reality by Jiang Hui before he could digress too much.

Father, can I play with these hidden weapons?

Jolted out of his thoughts, a girl who looked like a porcelain doll, about twelve or thirteen years old, had suddenly appeared in Old Man Lins view.

That was his eighth child, Lin Xin Tong, the youngest of them all.

Xin Tong, be a good girl, these are not toys. Seeing his daughter, Old Man Lin couldnt help but smile, picking up Xin Tong and amusing her with his goatee.

They say a child in ones old age is more precious than gold. Old Man Lin had been blessed with many children, yet having another this late in his life, especially such a gem, brought him great joy.

If theyre not toys, then what are they, father? Are you just not willing to let me play? Xin Tong puffed up her cheeks, thinking that Old Man Lin was being stingy and thats why he wouldnt let her play. Everyone else was allowed to, yet she wasnt.

Hmm, father favours the others over her!

If he isnt giving it to her, shell cry to show him.

Planning to do just that, Xin Tong pouted, mustered her emotions, and burst into tears.

Old man, just let Xin Tong play with them. They are not sharp, they wont hurt anyone. Why are you being so stingy? You just called them hidden weapons, now all of a sudden youre denying it. Mrs. Zhang scolded Lin Meng, rushing to console her daughter.

When Xin Tong was born, she almost didnt make it. Perhaps thats why of all her children, shes closest to this hard-won little daughter.

Plus, the little girl resembled her, sweet and cute, making Mrs. Zhang dote on her even more. Seeing her cry so pitifully, she immediately took her side.

Youre the one who spoils her all the time! sighed Old Man Lin, placing Xin Tong back down and becoming serious.

The little girl seemed to sense her fathers change in demeanor, as her sobbing instantly diminished, but then she seemed to think of something and began crying even more pitifully.

Fathers scolding me! Fathers scolding me!

The little girl sat down on the ground, in tears.

Who are you putting on that stern face for? Mrs. Zhang said, standing her ground as she had done for many years.

Wife, lets not talk about whether these things were given by Lord Willow God. Dont you think Xin Tong is a little too wilful? If she wants something, she must get it. Otherwise, she will cry and throw tantrums. Everyone must accommodate her. We are in the Wilderness, where even beasts know they have to learn to walk and run as soon as they are born. Why are we any different?

This time, Old Man Lin didnt back down and argued the point..

Chapter 19: What the heck? 

The Wilderness was fraught with peril. The reason why they had been able to live so comfortably for these decades was due to the presence of Lord Willow God nearby. If one day, their little girl ventured out of the mountains, even with her personality as it was, it would likely lead to big trouble!

More importantly, no matter what, this Junior House Construction Order was personally bestowed by Lord Willow God. Even if it was indeed a hidden weapon, it should be given to those who train diligently or are beneficial to the village. So, whats the deal with letting a little girl play with it?!

Lord Willow God entrusted these items to him as a sign of his faith in him, and he must honor Lord Willow Gods generous love.

You old fool, why are you saying such things? Xin Tong is only in her teens, still just a child. What could she possibly understand? All she wanted was to play around with something she liked. If youre not going to give it to her, then dont, but theres no need to get angry about it!

Mrs Zhang frowned. Although she felt that what her husband said was not wrong, seeing Little Eight crying so heartbroken, she couldnt help but want to argue a bit.

Almost thirteen and still a child? Old Man Lin furrowed his eyebrows. In the tribal areas, at this age, they were probably already married. Even if we dont talk about that, look at our first and second sons, at this age, were they not all skilled hunters, risking their lives to hunt for food.

Our first and second sons are boys after all. Mrs. Zhang opened her mouth, her voice slightly weak.

So what if they are boys? And our third child is a girl, isnt she? And it wasnt when she was thirteen, but when she was ten, all of our familys laundry was washed by her alone, right? What about Little Eight? Shes almost thirteen and she doesnt even know how to wash clothes!!! Lin Meng listed everything one by one, the more he scolded, the more he felt that he had been too indulgent with Little Eight these years, indulging her to the point of absurdity. If he continues like this, he will eventually hurt Little Eight.

YOU old man, Im not going to argue with you anymore. Anyway, no one can bully Little Eight. If youre not giving her the thing, then so be it. Ill personally make a few things for Little Eight that look similar.

Mrs. Zhang pursed her lips, and seeing that she couldnt win the argument, she immediately picked up Lin Xin Tong and prepared to leave.

Lin Meng was not surprised. He had expected this. If Mrs. Zhang was really on the same page with him about Little Eight, that would be strange.

Do as you please, but given Little Eights recent performance, I cant give any of these things to her.

If the son does not learn, the father is at fault. Old Man Lin planned to teach this misbehaving kid a lesson.

ThatS something Lord Willow God gave specifically to you, how you choose to distribute it is your business. This old lady is not going to meddle. Mrs. Zhang nodded. She dared to argue with Old Man Lin, but when it came to the things given by Jiang Hui, she dared not say anything reckless.

Lin Xin Tong seemed a little dissatisfied. The tear-streaked little face pouted with utter grievance. She was quite greedy, but was carried away by Mrs. Zhang before she could open her mouth to speak.

After Mrs. Zhangs figure had completely disappeared from sight, Old Man Lin slapped the dirt off his butt, looked around, and said meaningfully, Lord Willow God gave this old man the privilege of distributing rewards. It is a sign of his special affection for me, but mainly so as to encourage you all.

You mustnt think just because youre my children that you can live without worries. I can clearly tell you all that this is not possible. Take Little Eight s situation as a lesson. While I do spoil her a lot, on this matter, it doesnt matter who it is, there will be no exceptions.

You all must remember, Liu Village is not just us. There will definitely be more people. The usual studies and training, we mustnt be outdone by those who come later.

Old Man Lin, with his back hands held behind his back, would even accompany his speech with gestures when he was excited, quite a bit like orating a speech. Have you all kept that in mind? Old Man Lin coughed lightly.

We will remember and not let down the expectations of Lord Willow God and Father. The others hastily responded.

Alright, since everything that needs to be said has been said, lets start distributing the rewards.

Old Man Lin waved his hand.

The moment they heard that the highlight was here, Lin Zhuang, Lin Chen, and the others immediately became excited, all of them eager and expectant.

This is actually called a Junior House Construction Order. Old Man Lin did not keep them waiting for long and immediately lifted the Rhombus Token in his hand.

Father, didnt you just say that this thing is a hidden weapon? Lin Zhuang scratched his head, somewhat puzzled.

-When did Father say it was a hidden weapon? You nasty brat, ever seen a hidden weapon without a blade?, Old Man Lin glared at Lin Zhuang, aiming to keep up the aura of being a combat king.

just as Lin Zhuang was about to delve further into this issue, he suddenly felt a chill at his neck and quickly shut his mouth. Although his strength far exceeded his fathers, he did not dare to argue back.

This is rather extraordinary, very unusual. The method of use is simple, just insert it into the ground and wait for two hours, and after two hours, it will transform into a dwelling that can shield you from wind and rain. Neither its scale nor its sturdiness can be compared to the tree houses we currently hve in. Its a divine object!

Withdrawing his gaze, Old Man Lin introduced it in a measured tone.Discover 𝒏ew chapters at novelbi𝒏(.)co𝒎

Once his voice fell, a cacophony of noise instantly followed, including Lin Zhuang, everyone widened their eyes, somewhat in disbelief. Father, is this really so amazing? A little brat who was still in open-crotch pants asked while wiping the big bubble oozing from his nostrils. All the other children of Old Man Lin also held their breath, waiting for Old

Man Lins answer.

It wasnt that they didnt believe it, it was just difficult to do so.

Such a little thing could actually transform into a shelter from wind and ram, a house that could accommodate people the thought itself seemed incredible. This is something that Lord Willow God gave, how could it not be amazing? Old Man Lin sneered, and after grumbling about how little experience his kids had despite their ages, he prepared to give a demonstration to the crowd. However, just as he was about to bury it in the ground, he suddenly remembered that this place was the resting place of Lord Willow God, and hurriedly called his bunny-like children towards the foot of the mountain. Soon, everyone had found a flat and open spot at the foot of the hill.

Old Man Lin stepped forward, gently burying the Junior House Construction Order in the small pit he had just dug.

The pit was small, you might even say very small. It was just big enough to fit the token.

After burying it and smooth over the surface, Old Man Lin respectfully stepped back.

just when everyone was craning their necks to watch, a clanging sound, like a hammer compacting the ground, suddenly rang out, shocking Lin Zhuang and the others to quickly back away..

Chapter 20: Lin Duozi

But that wasnt the end. With the booming sound, the next moment, a dense white mist miraculously appeared around the Token and swiftly spread in all directions. In the blink of an eye, it formed a large square-shaped isolated area, about two hundred square meters in size.

A miracle! A miracle! Lord Willow God is unrivaled in the world.

This divine phenomenon rendered everyone present speechless. Someone started to shout Lord Willow Gods name and, in an instant, it turned into a wave-like chorus.

These four words were sacred and inviolable to them. Everyones expression showed a mix of fervor and zealotry. Those unaware of the context might assume that some heretical organization was at play here.

Of course, if anyone dared to speak these words, they would be instantly beaten up by Lin Zhuang, Lin Chen, and others.

The chanting gradually faded, but peoples excitement still lingered. No need to mention anything else, the range covered by the mist had increased nearly ten-fold compared to the original treehouse. They all seemed to imagine how enormously comfortable it would be to live in such a spacious place.

Old man Lin shared the same excitement. He was no stranger to the wooden and stone houses in the village. He was tired of living under tree roots but building a house required craftsmanship. If built recklessly, the house would be unstable and possibly leaky, making it less secure than living underground.

Seizing the moment, Old man Lin didnt idle. He buried the remaining Junior House Construction Orders one by one into the dug pits.

All five orders will turn into grand houses after two hours. Although he doesnt know what the final products will look like, Old man Lin was already daydreaming about it.

After a long while, he retrieved his thoughts and took out the remaining

Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pills from his hand.

Originally there were seven pills, but he had given two to Lin Chen, leaving only five.

In Old man Lins view, these were the real treasures.

The quality of the dwelling place was secondary, strength was the constant and ultimate guarantee in this world. Whats the use of having the best things if you cant protect them?

-Whats the rush for a house? It will take at least two hours, and considering its size, therell certainly be room enough for all of you youngsters. Rest assured, everyone will get a share. However, that may not be the case with this pill. Old man Lin carefully rubbed the Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pill in his hand Noticing that everyones attention was nearly entirely focused on the area enveloped by the white mist, he couldnt help but chuckle and grumble.

Father, Ive already eaten two of those pills. Whats so precious about them? Lin Chen turned and asked dismissively, of course, trying to show off more than anything else.

No doubt, as soon as he said this, including Lin Zhuang, everyone turned to look at Old man Lin unfavorably.

Playing favorites much, old man?

Whats the matter? Old man Lin laughed bitterly, giving his second son a hard stare.

Father, whats so great about this black pill? Cant everyone get a share? Lin Zhuang, being the eldest, was the first to question.

First of all, there are only five left, so theres not enough to go around. Additionally, and most importantly, this is a divine medicine. Eating one pill can increase your strength by twenty thousand jin.

Although he knew there was no chance of outsiders hearing this, the old man still deliberately lowered his voice.

The Dragon Elephant Strength Pill was far too precious. No harm in not knowing what it does, but if they found out, he feared enemies might suddenly appear to steal it.

What?! One pill can increase strength by twenty thousand jin?!

Before Lin Zhuang and others could respond, a sharp exclamation echoed through the area.

It was Lin Chen, the second son of the Lin Family, his eyes, ordinarily not too large, were now widened as big as a cow s eyes.

All he felt after eating them was a slight heat in his body, no other changes?! You sneaky child, feel happy about it! This thing is incredibly valuable. Lord Willow God said it himself; just one pill could suddenly boost ones strength by twenty thousand jin. Youve taken two, thats a whopping forty thousand jin. Old man Lin glanced at his younger son, clutched his chest, the sudden shock almost took his breath away.

Lin Chen opened his mouth, but instead of speaking, he rushed hurriedly to a colossal boulder, approximately five to six meters in size.

He had tried to weigh the stone before, but even using all his strength, he could only slightly move it.

Second Eldest Son of the Lin Family rubbed his hands together and quickly walked towards the rock.

He was majestic, over eight feet tall, with a bearish waist and tigerish back. He was robust and strong, his chest high and firm like an iron pillar. Even compared to Lin Zhuang, he was not at all inferior.

Lift!

He took a deep breath.

Lin Chen shouted softly, his legs braced in Big Ma Golden Knife stance, his mouth strained, his arms grabbing the rock suddenly exerted their strength, and his arms, like iron tongs, suddenly bulged with veins.

Eeeeeekkk-

With the mad infusion of strength, the giant rock, which had been immovable, suddenly gave out a series of dull noises. In the next moment, it was actually lifted off the ground under the astonished gaze of the crowd.

Particularly Lin Zhuang, his face was almost entirely revealed with the color of horror.

That giant rock weighed almost forty-five thousand catties, even he couldnt dream of moving it.

But now, after eating just two black pills granted by Lord Willow God, the Second Brother had actually lifted it, and judging by his expression, he still seemed to have surplus strength.

Lin Zhuang sucked in his breath at the unprecedented sense of urgency flashing through his heart, and his gaze was instantly burning hot as he looked at the old man Lins hand.

As the first one to follow Lord Willow Gods footsteps, he couldnt be caught up by his own little brother.

Father, could you also give me a few to taste? He quickly walked over to Old Man Lin, Lin Zhuang murmured.

If he remembered correctly, his little brother had just said that he had two. Father has always seen your efforts, you deserve more. Old man Lin smiled kindly, and took two of the remaining five Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pills, and gave them to Lin Zhuang.

Lin Zhuang was overjoyed and quickly took them. He then swallowed them directly without even drinking any water.

Once his body was enveloped in warmth, Lin Zhuang shook his head and walked in front of the giant rock as well.

Clatter.

The huge rock moved again, this time even more easily than Lin Chen.

Phew- Feeling the immense power emanating from his body, Lin Zhuang now completely believed.

Lord Willow God was indeed extraordinary. A few little rewards he casually gives out were so terrifying if he gave out a few more, wouldnt he be able to create an unusually powerful person out of thin air?!

Father, can you give me one more? Lin Chen came over at some point, licking his big face and asked.

Two Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pills gave him a big taste of sweetness, and he wanted another one to taste.

Beat it, brat. Old man Lin gave Lin Chen a stern look.

Okay, father. Lin Chen smiled awkwardly and decisively retreated to the side. There are three left, Third Sister, you and the rest of them split them up, half each. Old man Lin looked towards his third child.

She was a graceful girl named Lin Rong, seventeen or eighteen this year, the prime of her life.

Her eyes were bright, clear, and full of youthful energy. Although her appearance was not extremely beautiful, her natural temperament was something the few girls Jiang Hui knew from his previous life couldnt match..

Chapter 21: Second Night Talk 

Father, arent you going to eat it?

Im at an age where I should be enjoying a peaceful and quiet retirement. Why would I need to take this? Old man Lin laughed.

In that case, all these divine items should go to eldest brother, second brother and fifth brother. As long as they are here to protect us, we actually dont need these.

Lin Rong gave a shy smile, revealing a pair of excessively cute dimples. The other girls echoed in agreement.

Their temperament was inherited from Mrs. Zhang. By nature, they didnt like fights and killings.

If so, thats fine. Old man Lin pondered for a moment before nodding his head.

The Dragon Elephant Strength Pill was significant and could rapidly increase ones strength. Strength was crucial in the Wilderness. Rationally speaking, it should indeed be given to those who can maximize its effects.

With the last Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pill in his hand, Old man Lins gaze wandered between Lin Zhuang, Lin Chen, and his fifth son Lin Rui, eventually settling on Lin Zhuang.

Eldest, you have the most accumulated effort over the days. This last one is for you.

With a grand wave of his hand, Old man Lin handed the last Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pill to Lin Zhuang.

Thank you, Father. Lin Zhuangs face was full of excitement.

Though Lin Chen and the Lin familys fifth son Lin Rui may be envious, they didnt have any objections. After all, Lin Zhuang being their elder brother isnt only due to birth order, but also his recognized strength.

Jiang Hui had been observing every move of Old man Lin and the others all along.

Just as Old man Lin had considered, he gave these products to him not only because they were of no use to him, but also because Jiang Hui wanted to take this opportunity to assess Old man Lins abilities.

Now seeing it, it was satisfactory. Though not superior, definitely adequate.

The distribution of the Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pills has maximized the overall strength of Liu Village to the greatest extent.

As for Old man Lin suddenly scolding his most loved daughter Lin Xin Tong, and not giving her a single one of the seven Inferior Dragon Elephant Strength Pills, this surprised Jiang Hui quite a bit. But he had heard Old man Lin criticize Little Eight Lin, and he did have a point.

Although Lin Xin Tong has the strongest gift, she has been spoiled too much and is irresponsible, always self-centered. The things she does every day are even more outrageous than the naughty children in Jiang Huis previous life.

If such a character is not corrected in time, as she grows up, she will inevitably be unable to listen to reason, and will be insubordinate and disrespectful; she might even cause greater trouble, which will be unpredictable.

So what if she has a good gift? Even though a bird of dull talent may not necessarily be the first to fly, a bird that is lazy and self-willed will definitely not go far.

Although talent can determine some innate factors, it cannot control ones whole life.

Jiang Hui highly regards the Eighth Son of The Lin family, but he wont bother with a spoiled and pampered young lady.

On the stony path.

After the distribution of the items, everyone did not leave. They stood still, their gaze once again drawn to the area covered in white mist.

Compared to before, the white mist is denser now, and its height has increased. From the gaps in intersecting mists, one could vaguely see traces of piled-up stones.

After a while, the slightly harsh clanging sounds suddenly ceased.

Including Old man Lin, everyone present had fiery gazes.

Living in the Wilderness, the method to tell time was through the sun.

Although this method was not very precise, it did have some use.

Old man Lin had just taken a look, it had been about an hour from the time the Rhombus Token was buried to now.

It seemed to confirm his guess.

In the air.

Not long after that clanging sound stopped, the dense mist around them visibly thinned. In the next moment, a series of large square-shaped buildings made from huge stones penetrated the mist, slowly coming into the view of

Old man Lin and the rest.

The house constructed by the Junior House Construction Order was two hundred square meters. In addition to shielding from wind and rain, the interior was fully equipped with basic facilities such as tables, chairs, and beds, all ready for occupancy without moving.

Nightfall, the moonlight was hazy, casting a slightly bone-chilling coldness in the air.

Now stepping into early winter, there will be heavy snowfall after some time.

At this moment, at the foot of the mountain.

Five substantial houses made of huge stones were neatly lined up in a cluster, forming a pattern resembling the four directions east, west, south, and north. This brought a few strokes of rugged beauty to the night surroundings.

At the moment, inside one of the houses, candles were illuminating brightly. Inside the house.

After getting Little Eight Lin Xin Tong to sleep, Mrs. Zhang walked straight to Lin Meng. After thinking about it for a while, she decided to embark on a second night talk.

Old man, are these houses truly conjured up by Lord Willow God?

Disbelief was still on Mrs. Zhangs face. She had left early and had not witnessed the miraculous transformation of the token into a house.

Of course, to be precise, this is the result of the items blessed by Lord Willow God. Wife, do you remember those Rhombus Tokens? Old man Lin nodded his head, without the intention of beating around the bush. These houses are transformed from those divine items!

You mean, those hidden weapons? Mrs. Zhang frowned in concentration, recalling the past. If it hadnt been for Little Eight crying to play, she might not have remembered so vividly.

Yes, that one, but its not a hidden weapon, rather its a treasure that can transform rotten into miraculous, known as the Junior House Construction

Order.

The Junior House Construction Order? Mrs. Zhang muttered a few times, showing a sudden realization, No wonder you didnt want Little Eight to play with it at all costs, so it was such a treasure.

What you said Even if that thing was just a piece of junk, as long as its a reward from Lord Willow God, Little Eight should under no circumstances mess with it. Old man Lin glanced at the sleeping Lin Xin Tong, then looked at his wife, and said displeasingly.

You old geezer, its all in the past, why bring that up again!? Little Eight is just a child after all. Mrs. Zhang pretended to be angry.Vissit n𝒐velbin(.)c𝒐m for 𝒏ew 𝒏ovels

She too was genuinely respectful towards Jiang Hui, but Little Eight was her child, who she had carried for ten months before giving birth to. Lin Mengs roughness in daily life increased the difficulties, which were known only to her. She didnt have any other thoughts, she just didnt want her precious daughter to be bullied.

Alright, alright, I wont mention it anymore. Old man Lin waved his hands, indicating his surrender.

Over the years, he never won a single argument. He had summed up experiences early on that it was better to surrender early for pleasant conversation. If he remained obstinate, he might even lose the chance to sleep on the comfortable bed tonight.

Moreover, the woman before him had suffered a lot for him over the years. Being a man, he was more than willing to give in privately.

Mrs. Zhang, being someone who would retreat when she got the upper hand, did not dwell on it. Instead, she changed the subject: Old man, today I heard our eldest and second say that each of those black small pills can effortlessly increase strength by 20,000 jin?!

Indeed, thats divine medicine, personally given by Lord Willow God, how could it be common?! Old man Lin replied.

If it is such a good thing, did you reserve one for our Little Eight? Mrs. Zhangs eyes lit up..

Chapter 22: Beast's Roar in the Depths of the 

Great Wilderness

"What does she want that for?" old man Lin frowned, "I've already divided all the divine medicine among the oldest, second brother, and fifth brother, there's no more left." 

"Are you telling me there's not a single one left?" Mrs. Zhang looked a little unconvinced. 

"There were only seven in total, that's not a lot, right? Originally, I planned to share some with the third brother's daughters as well, but they didn't want any, so finally, the oldest got three, and the second and fifth brothers each took two." old man Lin slowly explained. "These boys will be the pillars of our Liu Village in the future. We can't treat them shabbily." 

"With Lord Willow God stationed here, surely no one would dare bully us, right?" Mrs. Zhang pursed her lips. 

"Even with Lord Willow God here, we need to work hard too." old man Lin said solemnly. 

From the incident with Huo Long, he realized that although Lord Willow God would secretly protect them, he would only intervene at the crucial moment of life and death. 

To truly secure their position in this Wilderness, while the greatest reliance can be on Lord Willow God, the most basic guarantee must be the strong ability of their own people. 

After all, you certainly can't bother Lord Willow God over trivial things. 

Of course, besides Lord Willow God, there is also that terrifying Black Giant Python. 

However, that python mostly keeps itself hidden. Everybody knows it only obeys Lord Willow God's orders and doesn't pay them any proper attention. 

To forge steel, one must be strong themselves, perhaps Lord Willow God's gift of the divine medicine is also an indirect expression of this idea! 

Shaking his head, pushing aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind, old man Lin solemnly said: 

"Wife, I know it wasn't easy for you to give birth to Little Eight, but no matter how hard it was, we must follow the rules, right? We both know that our achievements today are thanks to Lord Willow God. Spoiling Little Eight is no big deal for us, but what if one day she accidentally offends Lord Willow God?" 

"Little Eight knows her limits, it won't come to that, will it?!" Mrs. Zhang looked uncertainly. 

"Won't it? You saw what happened today, crying and making a fuss in front of Lord Willow God, not caring if it would disturb his cultivation, you call this knowing her limits?" 

Old man Lin sighed heavily, then continued, "Wife, not only do you love Little Eight, but I as her father feel the same. That's why we need to correct some of her bad habits. Little Eight is still young, if we take action in time, she can mostly change. But if we continue to indulge her like this, sooner or later, it will cause trouble!" 

Mrs. Zhang opened her mouth to object but then closed it again. 

She always knew about these issues, it was clear as day, but from a mother's perspective, she thought that Little Eight was just a child, it was normal to be a little mischievous. But now, old man Lin's warning about offending Lord Willow God gave her cause for concern. 

Just in case, if such a thing did happen, the consequences would be unbearable for anyone. 

They can treat Little Eight as a child, but why should Lord Willow God?! 

"What do you suggest we do about it then, old man?" Mrs. Zhang suddenly looked worried. 

"It's simple, every journey starts with a single step. We must start with the basics, at the very least, she should wash her own clothes." old man Lin, who had been pondering this for a while, said immediately. 

"Alright… Alright then!" Mrs. Zhang nodded, unusually agreeing with old man Lin's idea. 

At this moment. 

Lin Xin Tong was sound asleep, and as if she had a premonition of her upcoming "miserable" fate, she suddenly woke up from her sleep. However, seeing nothing out of the ordinary in her surroundings, the little girl wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth and fell back asleep. 

Time flies as fast as the flick of a finger, fleeting moments pass like clouds and smoke. 

Autumn gives way to winter, time passes swiftly and unknowingly, another year goes by. 

In front of Liu village. 

Day and night, the continuously flowing water pass by the riverbank lined with dozens of thick cypress trees, each robust and sturdy. The leaves, having shed their autumn yellow, were falling with the gusts of the cold wind. 

It was December, a season when most things wither and die. Yet the wilderness surrounding the village bristled with the vitality of lush green as ever. 

In the biting cold of winter, countless flower buds had sprung from the frosty earth. Under the light of the newborn sun, they added an exotic beauty to the freezing landscape. Even the air felt warmer than usual. 

Years ago, when Jiang Hui rewarded Old man Lin and others, he activated the Primary Spirit Gathering Array he had drawn. 

Despite being primitive, the array indirectly affected thousands of kilometers in radius. 

Liu Village was perfectly positioned on the edge of the array, and although the farther away from it, the weaker the concentration of spiritual energy, it was relatively abundant compared to other places. 

Perhaps it was due to practicing the Body Tempering Scripture, or perhaps because of the sudden increase of spiritual energy in the vicinity. Old man Lin and Mrs. Zhang had not aged much in all these years, in fact, they seemed slightly younger than before. 

Both of them remained sturdy and robust as ever. Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen had become even more imposing, each towering over two meters, standing out like magnificent statues of amber. 

Their talents might not be outstanding, but they certainly had the stamina, working tirelessly day and night, never slacking off over the years. 

Perhaps their efforts had touched the heavens. On a hunting trip, the brothers discovered several fiery red fruits in a bamboo grove. 

After consuming the fruits, they achieved Completion in the Body Tempering Scripture in just a few short years. They could now exert tremendous force, exceeding tens of thousands of kilograms, a truly terrifying feat! 

Lin Rui, the fifth son of the Lin Family, had also grown tremendously. Although he was nowhere near his two older brothers in strengths, he had become a young man capable of independently hunting large beasts. 

If anyone had changed the most, it would certainly be Xin Tong, the eighth child of the Lin Family. 

With the concerted efforts of Old man Lin and Mrs. Zhang, this formerly pampered little girl had drastically transformed, becoming unrecognisable as her former self. 

Not only did her temperament settle a lot, sometimes she would even join Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen on their hunting trips. Findd new 𝒔tories on nov/e(l)bin(.)com

Seeing this, Jiang Hui felt very gratified. 

Besides the factor of Xin Tong's talents, it was more that she was inherently good-natured. She had just been spoiled excessively. 

Overdoing things is worse than not doing them at all. Coupled with the indulgence of Lin Zhuang and others, it had cultivated the little girl's original selfish character. 

As for Little Black, he was still the same as ever: eating after sleep, and sleeping after eating. It almost made Jiang Hui wonder if he had been the Second Brother in his previous life. 

Just as Jiang Hui thought that his days would continue as such in peaceful harmony, an unexpected event occurred. 

One day. 

The night was dark and windy. 

The forest was silent. 

Jiang Hui was deeply asleep. 

A roar, like lightning, suddenly echoed, jolting him awake. 

The sound had a potent penetration. The roar shook the heavens, originating from the depths of the Great Wilderness. It was clearly audible even at a great distance. 

Moreover, 

at the unseen distance, 

within the mountain range, birds and beasts ran in fear, screaming frantically, scrambling to escape towards the outskirts. Like a flood at high tide, the trembling earth shook; ancient trees snapped, and large rocks flew around. It was as if the end of the world were upon them..

Chapter 23: Deep into the Wilderness 1

Jiang Hui was somewhat surprised, immediately turning his Five Senses to their limit, but no discoveries were made, only the sound was present. 

The source of the sound should be quite far from me." 

Jiang Hui theorized in his heart that this was the only explanation. 

After reaching the fourth level, his Five Senses had already expanded to 30,000 meters, equivalent to the size of 60 miles. Still, there were no findings which means that the source of this roar must be at least a hundred miles away from him. 

Apart from Jiang Hui being startled awake, old man Lin's family was the same- the sound went straight into their hearts, scaring them sleepless throughout ' the night. Early the next day, they rushed to inquire about the situation from Jiang Hui. 

Of course, Jiang Hui had nothing to tell them, just reassuring them not to panic, that he would handle any situation, however severe it might be. Nêww 𝒄hapters will be fully updated at (n)ov(𝒆)l/bin(.)com

When old man Lin thought about it, he had witnessed Jiang Hui's transformed "True Body" numerous times. The roar was indeed shocking, but it didn't compare to the intensity brought by Lord Willow God. 

If it dared to step foot in Liu Village, it would surely be executed on the spot. After paying his daily respects to Jiang Hui, old man Lin cheerfully took his family down the mountain. 

He had now opened up a large feeding area at a certain location at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by fences, with several hundred mountain goats inside. 

Though they were just mountain goats, each was as big as a person with sharp horns. If not watched, the lead goat could easily lead its herd to break through the fence and run away. 

The roar persisted for several days, gradually weakening on the fourth day. 

However, just when the roar was fading, a similar but extremely young crying sound followed.??????????????????????????? y 6

Accompanied by the cry, the roar that had lasted for four days finally completely disappeared. 

"Hmm? Has a ferocious beast in the wilderness given birth?" Jiang Hui wondered. 

From his time with Lin Zhuang, he had developed some understanding of his current environment because of Lin Zhuang's occasional conversations and additions from old man Lin later. 

Named the Wilderness, it was boundless, endless, and home not only to wild beasts but also stronger ferocious beasts. 

Little Black belonged to the latter category, but was a bit of an anomaly among ferocious beasts. 

Jiang Hui could only think of a ferocious beast that could cause such a noise. 

The idea intrigued Jiang Hui, and he sent Little Black to investigate in the depths of the Great Wilderness. 

Little Black returned three days later. 

Covered in blood, some of his scales were shattered, clearly having gone through a great battle. 

Despite his serious injuries, Little Black seemed excited, gesticulating wildly at Jiang Hui.???????????????????????????????? ' 

However, the differences between the two species were too great, Jiang Hui understood simple gestures, but he didn't understand these clearly more complex ones. 

Luckily, he could use the Divine Ability Dream of Millet. 

In the illusion woven by the Dream of Millet, he could converse freely with any living being. Jiang Hui finally understood what Little Black was expressing. 

The general idea was that it went to explore the depths of the wilderness and encountered a strange-looking ferocious beast. Next to that beast was a newly born baby beast. 

It originally didn't want to alert the beast and planned to return the same way it came, but it didn't know how the strange-looking ferocious beast suddenly noticed it. Without saying a word, it attacked Little Black. 

Little Black was immediately enraged. In its career so far, it was always the one bullying others, nobody had ever dared to actively bully it. It instantly launched its strongest attack, causing total chaos. 

Although it was injured, its opponent was more badly wounded. 

Little Black was excited, and when it talked about the wounds of the ferocious beast, its narrow eyes seemed to smile with a sense of deja vu. 

The beast that attacked it was the strongest enemy it had encountered thus far. 

Even its proudest scale armor was shattered in the fight, nearly being skinned ahve by the opponent. However, even so, it was the one who stood till the end, nearly killing its opponent by relying on its physical strength. 

The ferocious beast had not only been poisoned by it, but its chest was also pierced by Little Black's tail, bleeding profusely, which meant that even if it didn't die, it would be seriously injured. 

Well done, Little Black!" Jiang Hui said with a smile, gently stroking Little Black's abdomen with a willow branch to encourage him. 

Based on Little Black's description, Jiang Hui could roughly determine that the ferocious beast that attacked Little Black should be his target. 

Considering the roar echoing through the forest in the previous days, the Strength of this beast was certainly not weak. He didn't expect that not only could Little Black hold its own against it, it could even seriously injure it, which was a pleasant surprise for Jiang Hui. 

Although he didn't know how the beasts in the Wilderness rank, his Black Python should belong to the upper echelons. 

However, considering the context, the beast had just given birth, and its body was at its weakest. Otherwise, it would have been even stronger. 

Jiang Hui then asked about the appearance of the beast. 

But alas, Little Black's vocabulary was very limited, and it took quite a while to finally describe a few traits. 

It looked like an old mouse, covered in spikes, a few meters in size, sturdy physique, roars as loud as thunder… 

There was no more after that. 

With these features alone, Jiang Hui could only have a rough impression of the beast, but he could not imagine what it was. 

However, Jiang Hui was not the kind of person who enjoyed delving deep into things; he just needed to know that the beast's strength was within the range he could face. 

In the following days, 

Little Black, who usually wasn't very active, mysteriously became more diligent. Before, it was cultivating the Body Tempering Scripture that Jiang Hui had given it unconsciously. Now, it was consciously training, and it seemed to be addicted to it. 

Jiang Hui was puzzled and asked the reason. 

In its own words, it said: Though I'm strong, I'm not clearly strong, not thoroughly enough. 

It really is a fancy snake. 

Apart from practicing the Body Tempering Scripture, it would also sneak to the waterfall and use the rushing waterfall to temper its body. 

Of course, Little Black could never have thought of this method, it was naturally an experience Jiang Hui had passed on. 

Although the process was a bit crude and simple, it was indeed effective. 

In just a few months, the scales on Little Black's body became darker and glossier. 

The somber light interweaving gave off an intimidating chill, like a rusted armor that has been reforged, its toughness and solidity had greatly improved. Little Black was not lacking in potential. After a dozen days or so, its strength had greatly improved. If it encountered that beast again, there was a high chance it could kill it on the spot. 

During this time, apart from teaching Little Black daily, Jiang Hui was also contemplating a question. 

That was the issue of the future cultivation and improvement of Liu Village. 

For Liu Village, this was an imminent issue..

Chapter 24: Ferocious Beast

Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen, with the help of the Nameless Fruit, had already perfected their practice of the Body Refining Scripture. Any further progress was almost impossible to achieve. 

According to Old Man Lin, the two of them were considered to have reached Completion in the Blood Realm. 

Although Lin Xin Tong's training could still be considered unambitious, her natural talent was undeniable. Her rapid progress was inevitable. 

However, Lin currently only had the Body Refining Scripture, and as Old Man Lin had said, it was strong but only limited to the Blood Realm. 

The Blood Realm was about refining the physical body and boosting vitality to the point it was like a vast river. If the human body were compared to a vessel, refining it was about making the vessel bigger and more robust. 

This stage required mobilizing all the essence and blood in the body to surge like thunder, refining the Bone Script, triggering divine brightness in the blood, hence refining the creation of heaven and earth, nourishing the body. 

However, beyond the Blood Realm was different. Taking the Cave Heaven Realm as an example, it required the use of runes from beasts or birds of prey, engraving them into one's body to open up the Cave Heaven. This process usurps the creation of heaven and earth and allows the practitioner to directly absorb divine elements from the environment to replenish themselves. 

Coupled with each realm is the Treasured Technique, which comes from inside a beast, perhaps from its skull, or perhaps any fragment of bone in its body. 

The entirety of the beast's life force is condensed onto this, manifested in the form of Bone Script. 

Treasured Technique, Bone Script, Bone Implement, Blood Realm, Cave Heaven… 

For some reason, Jiang Hui suddenly felt more and more familiar with these subjects. 

He felt as though he had seen similar descriptions somewhere in a novel… 

However, he had read far too many and varied books in his past life and couldn't recall which one it was for the time being. 

He regretted not reading less…the books he'd read in the past were now all jumbled together in his mind. 

Sighing, Jiang Hui organized his thoughts. He planned to slowly ponder on this matter when he had time. For now, the pressing matter was to acquire a Treasured Technique. 

So, Jiang Hui went straight to Little Black. 

As a Fierce Beast, and one with a remarkable bloodline, Little Black should undoubtedly have its own Treasured Technique. 

However, what Jiang Hui never expected in a million years was that aside from an incredibly tough body and venomous tusks, Little Black employed no other offensive measures. 

Helplessly, Jiang Hui could only seek an alternative. 

Suddenly, he remembered the Fierce Beast with a roaring voice. 

The creature was extraordinarily menacing, and being a Fierce Beast, it might possess a Treasured Technique. 

Jiang Hui quickly made inquiries to Little Black about any unusual attacking methods the beast might have used. 

Fortunately, this query didn't disappoint him. Based on Little Black's description, that Fierce Beast seemed to possess a Treasured Technique. 

The beast could shoot out two glimmering streams of golden light from its eyes that were as fast as lightning and impossible to dodge. It was potent and highly destructive; otherwise, Little Black wouldn't have lost several scales. 

"Blackie, I need you to go deep into the Wilderness again and bring back that Fierce Beast. Whether it's alive or dead doesn't matter, but ensure your own safety. 

If that Fierce Beast is already gone, bring back any other…" Jiang Hui commanded, using his Divine Ability Dream of Millet. 

He didn't have the methods or scripture required to open Cave Heaven, so he couldn't guide the villagers to the second realm. 

Therefore, if he wanted to improve the strength of the entire Liu Village, the only method was to acquire a Treasured Technique. 

At the same time, he sent a message to the two brothers, Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen, asking them to accompany Little Black on the journey. 

Even though the two brothers were still in the Blood Realm, their raw power was formidable—unmatched in the Blood Realm and incredibly frightening. 

Moreover, because of the Inferior Dragon Elephant Power Pill, the strength of Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen wasn't just limited to a hundred thousand pounds. 

Lin Chen possessed a strength of a hundred forty thousand pounds, and Lin Zhuang even reached a horrifying one hundred sixty thousand pounds. Under such exaggerative strength, even an ordinary cultivator of the Cave Heaven Realm without a Treasured Technique wouldn't be their match. Even a slight negligence could lead to them being crushed by a single punch. 

"Older brother, second brother, you two should look out for each other on the road." 

Knowing that her two children were about to venture deep into the Wilderness, Mrs. Zhang became worried. However, since it was the directive of the revered Willow God, Mrs. Zhang couldn't voice any objections despite her reservations. Instead, she warned them repeatedly before they left. 

"Enough, old woman! This isn't a matter of life and death. Also, we have the protection of the Black Python Protector during the journey. What else could we have to worry about?" Old Man Lin urged impatiently, while keeping his eye on a giant shadow in the corner that looked like a small mountain. 

The figure had become even more imposing after years of not seeing it. 

The feeling it brought was entirely different from the one given by Lord Willow God. 

Lord Willow God was profound and unpredictable, unknown and unseen, like a lonesome traveler in the vast starry sky. No one dared to think they could keep pace with him. 

The black python, on the other hand, was much more direct and instilled a sense of terror. 

Unable to help it, Old Man Lin couldn't forget the incident from many years ago. 

Huo Long, who was in the Cave Heaven Realm, couldn't withstand even one hit from the Black Python Protector and was beaten to a pulp—an extremely cruel sight. 

The current figure was undoubtedly a thorough-blooded god of death. 

However, because of this, Old Man Lin was not worried. The Black Python Protector's strength was evident to all. Stepping back, even in the face of insurmountable danger, the Black Python Protector should be able to escape easily given its speed. 

As long as they return to Liu Village, and with Lord Willow Tree's protection, they can surely return safely! 

"May the Black Python Protector, Big Brother, and Second Brother have a smooth journey, and may you return home quickly," Mrs. Zhang wiped away her tears at the corner of her eyes and forced a smile. 

"Don't worry, Mother." Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen waved their hands, signaling to Mrs. Zhang to ease her worries. 

Upon hearing that they were about to venture deep into the Wilderness, their first reaction was not concern, but excitement. 

Simply because they were too powerful, the beasts around them fled as though they had seen the living Yama, depriving them of hunting for several days. 

This time in the Wilderness, besides wanting to taste some beast meat, they also wanted to seek a breakthrough in their power through battle. 

After all, their cultivation had reached a bottleneck, and ordinary cultivation had completely ceased to have any effect. They needed to find another way. 

With the Black Python leading the way and setting a specific direction, several figures were immediately enveloped by the vast forest. 

Compared to the fringe area, the ancient trees in the Wilderness were even more majestic, powerful, and their huge crowns seemingly capable of shrouding the sky. 

Moreover. 

The mountain ranges here were more rugged and longer, even from a high location, one could only see the overlapping mountains. Further away, the mountains were towering and vast… 

Along the way, they didn't encounter any beasts at first, but they did run into group after group of reckless wild animals. 

The wild animals here were larger in size and more ferocious, with their sharp fangs exposed and casting glowering glances at Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen. 

"Brother, look, these animals don't flee upon seeing us?" Lin Chen, with his hands on his hips, looked excited. 

"Let's act quickly. The Black Python is still waiting for us ahead." Lin Zhuang stretched his limbs, and his body, like a cannonball, launched directly towards the encircling wild animals. 

A moment later. 

With the sight of scared animals running around like headless chickens, Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen finally stopped, content. 

For the following days, everything went smoothly on the road, and no wild animals dare to surround them again. 

One day. 

They came across a stream. 

Little Black, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped and lifted his triangular head as if facing a great enemy. 

Following the direction of Little Black's gaze, Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen saw a creature, and their eyes narrowed. 

Not far from them, a massive creature around five to six meters tall was also staring at them across the stream. 

It was a vicious beast similar to a monkey. Its whole body was covered with red fur, its sharp fangs were exposed, and its eyes were as red as fire. It pounded its chest with its huge hands, making repetitive roars at them. 

Under its roar, all the surrounding animals fled in panic, including the large beasts like bears and tigers. 

With such power, it was undoubtedly a ferocious beast, and certainly not a good sort. 

Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen immediately took a sharp breath. 

Fortunately, the brothers did not feel much fear. Being next to the large figure of Little Black, Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen felt uncharacteristically safe. Ch𝒆êck out l𝒂t𝒆st 𝒏𝒐v𝒆l𝒔 on nov𝒆l/bin(.)c𝒐m

The Black Python Protector was very perceptive. It appeared to have some sort of method to predict good and bad luck. If it didn't retreat, that meant it was confident in dealing with the ferocious beast in the distance. 

And so it was. 

Little Black raised its head, semi-erect, and looked like a small mountain. Even the Gorilla Beast looked pitifully small in comparison. 

It kept flicking its tongue, sizing up the enemy, and felt that the beast was no match for it. 

However, this Ape Beast was no ordinary creature. Ignoring the size disparity and feeling disrespected by Little Black's disregard, it became enraged. Its fiery red eyes seemed as though they could spew fire. 

"Roar-" 

With a roar, the beast took the initiative to attack, picking up a huge stone, about ten meters in size, and threw it hard. 

"Clang…" 

Little Black also acted simultaneously. Its huge tail, like a ferociously sharp whip, shattered the flying boulder in mid-air… 

Its body grew even stronger. The scales that had fallen off had grown back, reflecting dazzling cold light under the mottled sunlight. 

"Hiss…" 

On the ground. 

Little Black was extremely fast, like a black lightning bolt, leaving only afterimages behind, and in an instant, it reached the Gorilla Beast's face. 

The beast did not seem to have reacted. Its bright red eyes revealed a hint of panic, but before it could recover, a surge of intense stabbing pain quickly spread from its chest to the rest of its body….

Chapter 25: Stone Village

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"Roar…" 

The sharp pain directly stimulated the Ape Beast to start howling desperately. 

This beast had a tenacious will to live; despite being pierced through its body, it didn't die. The pain it felt was like a tidal wave, pushing it into unprecedented madness. 

"Crack, crack, crack…" 

At that moment, 

There was a sudden strange crackling sound from the Ape Beast's body. From its reddish fur, morsels of light like candle flames sprayed out in an instant. The light shone down, bright and beautiful, but it emitted a terrifying aura. 

As the light fell, the Ape Beast's body visibly inflated suddenly, growing until it was more than twenty meters before reluctantly stopping. 

This was its clan's Treasured Technique, which could inflate its body several times in an instant. The defense and attack power would also be magnified, making it thick-skinned and its attacks quite good. 

Seemingly feeling the resistance intensifying from the giant fanged beast before it, Little Black turned its attack into a tangle. The snake head was still erect, but its lower body had intertwined with the inflated Gorilla Beast, bringing it together. 

However, the crisp crackling in the air seemed to take on a different tone in a matter of moments. 

Little Black's entire body spiraled down, releasing a terrifying murderous force that was enough to terrify anyone. 

This wasn't a Treasured Technique, but a fighting instinct buried deep within the bones of the python family. 

"Snap…" 

The Ape Beast's face immediately turned red, unable to resist even with the Treasured Technique. 

On one side. 

Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen seized the opportunity, preparing to besiege the Ape Beast. 

Their faces were flushed, their bodies slightly trembling with excitement. 

This was their first time hunting such a terrifying creature. The adrenaline pumping in their bodies made their mouths dry and their tongues parched. 

The Lin brothers held the machetes they had received from Huo Long, taking advantage of the Gorilla Beast's restrained movements to ambush it from behind. 

Both of them jumped seven or eight meters high, their bodies agile and quick. Within a few breaths, they had jumped onto the shoulders of the Ape Beast. Without saying a word, they raised their large blades and chopped directly at its head. 

Tens of thousands of catties of force was enough to shatter even solid rocks. 

Mid-air, with a swish, blood gushed like a fountain. 

Under the enormous force, the palm-thick machete plunged deep into the flesh of the Ape Beast's neck. 

But this Ape Beast was equally remarkable. Its body was highly compressed, and once the blade was fully embedded, it could not advance an inch further. 

Lin Chen and Lin Zhuang were very decisive. They instantly dropped their blades and changed to fists, swinging their sandbag-sized Iron Fists as if they were free. 

Every punch carried tens of thousands of catties of force. It wouldn't just be flesh and blood that couldn't withstand it, but even steel and iron would be unable to resist. 

Finally. 

Accompanied by a dull thud. 

The Ape Beast's skull was brutally shattered by the brothers' frenzied attack, causing its brain to explode outward… 

Clang… 

Detecting that the enemy had been killed beyond revival, Little Black retracted his coiled snake body, losing support, the Ape Beast fell heavily to the ground and died in supreme frustration. 

The clean-up work was left to Lin Chen Er and his brother. After half a day's work, they finally found an unusual bone inside the beast. 

The bone was darker in color and covered in densely packed Bone Script. 

"This is the beast's Treasured Technique!" The brothers were overjoyed. 

They had just experienced the terror of such a technique firsthand. Once used, it drastically increased the beast's vitality. It was so terrifying that even if its head was chopped off, it wouldn't immediately die. If it weren't for the Black Python Protector restraining most of the beast's power, it would be an impossible dream for them to deal with the Ape Beast. 

After cleaning the Treasured Bone and carefully placing it in the pouch around their waist, Lin Zhuang found a highly flexible vine and tied up the limbs of the Ape Beast, hiding it somewhere to take back on their return. 

The dead Ape Beast returned to its original size. Although it was still not light, it was within their capacity to carry. 

Beast meat was nutritious and contained a huge amount of energy. It could not only satiate them but also provide more heat in the harsh winter. 

With such gains, the brothers felt much more relaxed than when they went up the mountain. 

They had obtained both the Bone Script and the Treasured Technique. Even if they didn't find the beast mentioned by the Willow God, they could now report back. 

Little Black was still having the time of his life. Following a familiar scent in the air, it led the Lin brothers deeper into the jungle, to the place where they had first battled the ferocious beast. They did not find the beast that resembled a tiger and lion, but they could faintly see large patches of crimson bloodstains on the bare rocky road… 

Undeterred, Little Black lingered there for another day or two, only returning with resentment after confirming that the beast had long left. 

On their way back, Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen Er specifically fetched the body of the Ape Beast. 

The blood and flesh of a ferocious beast contain an immense amount of energy and has certain preservative properties. Even if it was left in the wild for seven or eight days, it would not necessarily rot. So in such moisture, the flesh and blood remained as fresh as they were at first. 

However, what Lin Zhuang and his brother didn't know was that not long after they left, several figures suddenly jumped out from behind a dense bush. 

All of them were tall and burly, dressed in beast skins, and had a bronze complexion. They were muscular and robust, like tigers and leopards. 

Leading them was an old man, seemingly sixty or seventy years old. He held a thick wild beast leg bone and had unidentified totem patterns on his body. 

"Clan Leader, we just went into the mountains a month ago. The closest village to us here is Wolf Village, but those people didn't seem like they're from Wolf Village?!" A strong, mature man stepped forward and, looking at the elder next to him, furrowed his brows. 

He was dressed in a Tiger Skin Beast Robe and looked the most robust amongst them all. 

"People from the Wolf Village never travel in groups of less than three. Those two could not possibly be from the Wolf Village." The elder said slowly and profoundly. 

"Most importantly, I don't recall the Wolf Village ever having such a terrifying snake beast!!" The elder continued, deep in thought. 

Although the elder seemed aged, his eyes were still bright and filled with wisdom, clearly a wise man. 

"Indeed, that beast is incredibly powerful. Even without using the Treasured Technique, it suppressed the Ferocious Ape simply with its physical strength and didn't let it fight back…" 

When bringing up the gigantic Black Giant Python, the man couldn't help but feel a shiver of fear run down his spine..