"Hurry and chase it, don't let it get away."
In the mountains and forests, two figures pursued an injured Green Wolf relentlessly.
Qin Feng followed beside Qin Yang, panting heavily.
Earlier, they had encountered a wolf pack, led by a Wolf Demon with Foundation Establishment Cultivation. The other, smaller Wolf Demons numbered over a dozen. If it weren't for the Qin Family being a vassal to the Beast Taming Sect, having learned many methods to deal with Demon Beasts, they wouldn't have been able to handle so many Wolf Demons.
However, even though they lured the wolf pack into a trap, several Demon Wolves still managed to break free and escape, injured.
Qin Long had to deal with the Wolf Demon with Foundation Establishment Cultivation, so he sent his clansmen to hunt down those escaping Green Wolves. To train his son, he let Qin Feng follow behind Qin Yang for some tempering.
As a result, they chased for two or three mountain peaks but still hadn't caught up.
Qin Feng cursed silently and looked at the limping Green Wolf ahead. He turned to Qin Yang and asked, "Isn't this guy injured already? How can it still run so fast on three legs?"
"Wolf Demons are known for their resilience and endurance. Running this far isn't too surprising.
But don't worry, after running this far, it must be nearly exhausted. It won't escape our grasp."
Qin Yang said and quickened his pace, his hands forming a spell. A flame flew out and landed on the Green Wolf, the size of a calf.
The Wolf Demon howled in pain, rolling on the ground, trying to get up and run again.
But after such a long chase, with the wound on its broken leg not healing and losing too much blood, it was too weak. This time, it couldn't get up.
"Haha, can't escape now, can it?"
Qin Feng was overjoyed, raising his hand to cast a fire spell at the Wolf Demon.
However, his fire spell was pitiful compared to Qin Yang's, barely the size of a fist. Worse, it missed its mark, only stirring up dust without injuring the Wolf Demon.
"Haha..."
A mocking laugh echoed.
At the same time, a Magic Sword flew through the air, piercing the Wolf Demon's heart, pinning it to the ground.
Qin Feng was stunned.
The laughter didn't come from Qin Yang beside him, nor did the Magic Sword belong to Qin Yang.
Looking toward the sound, he saw several figures emerging from the forest in the distance. They were Huang Family disciples.
The leader was Family Head Huang's eldest son, Huang Yulang.
Of course, people often called him "Weasel" behind his back.
"Huang Yulang, what are you doing here?"
Qin Feng asked curiously.
"Hmph, I should be asking you that."
Huang Yulang smugly replied, "You've crossed the border. Didn't you see this forest is within our Huang Family's designated clearing area?"
"Hmm?"
The two were stunned and looked around carefully, realizing they had pursued the Wolf Demon across the border without noticing.
However, it wasn't a big deal.
"Alright, we'll take this Wolf Demon and leave immediately."
Qin Yang said, stepping forward to take the Green Wolf for processing back home.
"Wait!"
Huang Yulang shouted, "This Wolf Demon is within our Huang Family's area and was killed by my cousin. It's our prey; you have no right to interfere."
"Nonsense!"
Qin Yang angrily retorted, "Can't you see this Wolf Demon is already crippled by us? Are you trying to take advantage of us now?"
"Yes, I am. What can you do about it?"
Huang Yulang sneered, "Since you stepped into our territory, it's ours. If I don't let you take it, you can't take it. I'm following the rules. Qin Yang, do you dare to break them?"
"You..."
Qin Yang was furious, stepping forward with a hint of flames in his hands.
Huang Yulang remained calm, but the few clansmen behind him stepped forward simultaneously, drawing cold, gleaming Magic Swords, glaring at Qin Yang.
"Let it go, Brother Yang. It's just a Wolf Demon. No need to argue with scum."
Qin Feng pulled Qin Yang back from his anger.
Being outnumbered by the Huang Family, they were not opponents.
Besides, Huang Yulang had a point. They had entered the Huang Family's territory; if they refused to hand over the Wolf Demon, there was nothing they could do.
"Hmph."
Qin Yang snorted coldly, "Dare to steal my prey? This isn't over. Just you wait."
"I'm not afraid."
Huang Yulang didn't care.
The small frictions between the two families were frequent, with old grudges aplenty, and it never amounted to much.
"Yulang, isn't this a bit much?"
Watching Qin Yang and Qin Feng leave, a tall young man beside Huang Yulang said, "Our families have had their disputes, but it's usually a war of words. Rarely do we steal each other's prey."
"No matter."
Huang Yulang waved dismissively, "The Wolf Demon ran into our clearing area by itself. What do I have to be afraid of?"
However, he was secretly pleased.
He was about to join the Taiyi Mountain Golden Light Cave to cultivate. Once within the Sect, he would be on his own, so he must accumulate as many resources as possible now.
This Wolf Demon could be exchanged for some Spirit Stones. Why not take advantage when given?
On the other side, Qin Yang walked in a rage, sulking.
Qin Feng didn't try to console him; there was no point. They could seek revenge later.
They turned a corner, preparing to cross a stream to head to the Qin Family's base when Qin Feng glimpsed a familiar silhouette from the corner of his eye.
Turning his head, he saw it was the Swallowing Sky Toad that once appeared in the family's Spirit Fruit Garden.
Although there were other frogs and toads near the stream, this Swallowing Sky Toad was different. Once seen, it was unforgettable.
He gently tugged Qin Yang, hiding behind a large green rock.
Qin Yang followed his gaze and initially dismissed the small fist-sized toad but soon was amazed.
The little toad leapt dozens of feet to the bank, its tongue shooting out, wrapping a five-foot-long, fiery red Red Chain Snake, devouring it like noodles.
Soon, after eating the Red Chain Snake, the Swallowing Sky Toad hopped away.
Qin Feng excitedly said, "Let's follow it and see if we can find its lair."
He was very interested in the Swallowing Sky Toad.
The Swallowing Sky Toad's innate divine ability to form a space within its body and devour everything was exceedingly rare.
This ability was nothing in the early stages, but once cultivated to a high level, it was formidable.
Though his father had said such a Spiritual Beast was hard to raise, requiring vast resources, and very few cultivators could afford it.
Qin Feng was different; he had the Demon Refining Pot.
Each level of the Pot's Grotto Heaven could help a Spiritual Beast merge with the bloodline of other Demon Beasts.
The Swallowing Sky Toad's progression was difficult because it needed massive resources to sustain its inner space.
But if it acquired the bloodline divine abilities of other Toad Demons, advancing through other cultivation techniques to a higher realm, then nourishing its inner space would be easier.
Thus, Qin Feng was tempted.
He wanted to try. If successful, it would be a great gain.
PS: The Stove God novel concludes today. I'll focus on this book from now on. The update schedule is the same as the last book, 9 AM and 8 PM. If the chapters are short, I may add another update.
Brothers, please recommend!