Chapter 15 : Exposure
Su Xiao had just been about to withdraw when an unexpected change occurred. The previously domineering Killer Bee King was instantly killed. Such a drastic reversal left Su Xiao stunned on the spot, and her attention immediately focused on the green snake.
[Qingluo Snake: A Refined Spirit-level demon race that inhabits marshland regions. Luo snakes may develop different colors depending on their birth environment. Danger level: one star. It is recommended that the host flee.]
Compared to the introductions given for the Dread Wolf and the crocodile, the evaluation of the green snake also included a star rating and a recommendation, just like Bai Yiyi. The same Refined Spirit level, the same one-star danger rating!
Just as Su Xiao decided to follow the system’s advice, a massive wolf suddenly appeared in front of her. The huge Dread Wolf swept aside the weeds where she had been hiding, catching her completely off guard.
“…”
Su Xiao was utterly dumbfounded. Her attention had been drawn to the suddenly appearing green snake, causing her to take her focus off the Dread Wolf. However, this small mistake proved fatal. At this moment, she was completely exposed before all the demons.
She could feel the small eyes of the green snake hanging upside down in the distance staring at her, giving off a chilling sensation.
At the same time, the heavy, fishy breath exhaled from the enormous Dread Wolf clearly told her that she had already stepped into its attack range.
What should I do now?
Instinctively, the spiritual power within Su Xiao’s body was stimulated and began to flow slowly. Her body had already started mobilizing its spiritual energy on its own.
The faint fluctuation of spiritual energy caused the Dread Wolf to tremble uncontrollably.
The Dread Wolf discovered that from the human-shaped woman in front of it emanated a trace of demon aura—vague, indistinct, flickering between presence and absence. This feeling was extremely similar to what it experienced when facing the mountain lord.
The other party simply stood there calmly, yet the Dread Wolf felt as though a massive mountain stood before it.
This was a demon! A true demon!
In Mount Qi, there had once been a demon that dominated the mountain for over a hundred years. Only after confirming that it had disappeared did they dare to step into its territory. That was the power of a true demon!
“Honorable Great Demon, this little wolf had no intention of offending you. Please spare my life!!” The Dread Wolf trembled violently. When facing the green snake Luo Yi, it had still been able to muster the courage to flee, but when facing a true demon, even the thought of running away was nothing more than a fantasy.
Su Xiao’s expression became slightly dazed as she watched the enormous black wolf beast before her lying flat on the ground, trembling and displaying a submissive posture, too frightened to even lift its head.
What’s going on? Is it submitting to me? Su Xiao was completely confused inside, but she tried her best to control her phantom body so that no expression would show on her face.
It must have mistaken me for a demon!
Su Xiao quickly realized what had happened. Almost reflexively, she manipulated her phantom body to smile faintly. Her tone was unhurried, calm, and composed.
Her voice, light and clear like tinkling bells, sounded like the sweet dew of the third month as she slowly spoke. “I merely passed by this place and discovered that you little spirits dared to enter here without the permission of the lord of Mount Qi. You truly have some nerve.”
When the Dread Wolf heard Su Xiao’s words, its heart skipped a beat.
Could this Great Demon actually be acquainted with the mountain lord?
At the thought, even its black wolf face turned somewhat pale. If this Great Demon were truly a friend of the mountain lord, then merely trespassing on the mountain lord’s territory would be enough to have it killed ten times over.
The Dread Wolf trembled violently. Its powerful desire to survive told it that it could not simply sit there and wait for death.
“Reporting to the Great Demon, we have our difficulties!” The wolf’s huge body let out low whimpering sounds, which in Su Xiao’s ears sounded like a grievance-filled plea.
(T/N: Demonic beast is absolutely in a lower-tier than a proper true demon, ‘mkay?)