BTTH : From Humble Beginnings to Dou Di

"Heh..."

Lin Feng chuckled softly, then said, "How naive. If the Wolf Head Mercenary Group spreads the word in Qingshan Town that you obtained a Black-Class cultivation technique and Dou Technique in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, do you think that so-called favor of yours will still hold any weight?"

"That... Mu Li and the others probably wouldn't dare. If they spread the news and draw too much attention, even though the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is the strongest force in Qingshan Town, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll be able to get the item from me."

Hearing Lin Feng's words, Xiao Yixian felt a little uncertain in her heart. Although she wasn't very interested in Dou Qi cultivation, she still understood how tempting high-class cultivation techniques and Dou Techniques were to the mercenaries in Qingshan Town. However, she was still reluctant to leave the town where she had grown up and insisted on staying.

"In that case, suit yourself."

Seeing this, Lin Feng could only nod slightly and drop the subject. After all, he wasn't too familiar with Xiao Yixian yet, and since she was so determined, it wasn't his place to say more.

"What about you?" Xiao Yixian turned her head and asked with a smile.

"Me?"

Lin Feng gripped the feathers of the Blue Eagle tightly, his voice deepening as he said, "I won't be going back. Given the strength I displayed earlier, that guy Mu Li will definitely try every possible means to kill me. So, until my strength is enough to wipe out the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, I won't be returning to Qingshan Town for now."

Thinking of Mu Li, a cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He wasn't the type to easily forgive and forget—when it came to grudges, he would always seek revenge.

"You plan to leave here and head to another city?" Xiao Yixian hesitated before asking.

"Leave?"

Lin Feng sneered and said ruthlessly, "Right now, I may not be strong enough to destroy the Wolf Head Mercenary Group alone, but give me at most half a year, and I'll be able to wipe them out by myself. I'll train in the Magic Beast Mountain Range for a while first, and then… I'll deal with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group properly."

"The leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is a Two-Star Dou Shi. If you want revenge, you should be careful," Xiao Yixian reminded him seriously after a brief silence.

"It's fine. Just a mere Dou Shi. Give me some time, and I'll reach that level soon enough."

Lin Feng waved his hand casually and smiled indifferently.

Seeing his confidence, and recalling how he had crushed Mu Li, a Six-Star Dou Zhe, so effortlessly earlier, Xiao Yixian nodded and didn't say anything more.

She turned around and directed the Blue Eagle to fly toward the depths of the mountains.

By the time the moon set and the sun rose, the massive Blue Eagle slowly circled downwards before finally folding its wings and landing on the peak of a mountain.

"Down there is the gathering place of the herb-collecting team. Since you're not going back, I'll drop you off here. When daylight comes, you can leave on your own. Is that alright?"

Looking at the bonfire below, Xiao Yixian turned to Lin Feng with a smile.

"Mm."

Lin Feng smiled and cupped his fists toward Xiao Yixian, laughing heartily, "Then this is where we part ways. It may be a long time before we meet again."

"Mm."

Xiao Yixian nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, then took out a small pouch of medicinal powder from her chest and handed it to Lin Feng. "This medicinal powder isn't very potent, but it can at least provide some basic protection."

Taking the medicinal powder that Xiao Yixian had pulled from her chest, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart.

To be honest, when faced with a beauty like Xiao Yixian, it was impossible for Lin Feng to have no thoughts at all. However, he had more pressing matters to deal with earlier, so he had been able to suppress those thoughts.

Snapping out of his daze, Lin Feng rubbed his nose, smiled, and nodded slightly.

Then, he waved at Xiao Yixian and said seriously, "Goodbye. The next time we meet, I'll have wiped out that damned mercenary group. Consider it payback for the both of us."

With that, he turned around and strode into the darkness of the forest.

"Hehe, I'll be waiting." Xiao Yixian playfully blinked and smiled.

Watching the young man's silhouette slowly disappear into the darkness, Xiao Yixian finally retracted her gaze.

Turning her head toward the camp below, she murmured softly, "Mu Li, just you wait. You have no idea how much more vengeful a woman can be."

Letting out a cold laugh, Xiao Yixian leaped onto the Blue Eagle once more. The massive beast slowly spiraled downward before vanishing into the dark night sky.

As the morning light illuminated the mountain peak, Lin Feng stood there, watching the departing mercenary group. He twisted his neck slightly, clenched his fists, and sneered, "Mu Li, just wait. You want to kill me? I'll remember this grudge well. Next time we meet, I'll make you pay double!"

Taking a deep breath of the fresh morning air, Lin Feng suddenly turned around and headed straight into the dense forest without looking back.

Since coming to this world, he had yet to experience true life-and-death combat. His actual battle experience was severely lacking. If he were to fight opponents of the same level or those stronger than himself, he would likely suffer a great loss!

In the outer forest of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, a Rank One Green Wood Mouse was cautiously crawling along the ground. Its tiny brown eyes darted around, constantly scanning the surroundings with vigilance.

Every now and then, its two large front teeth would crack open fallen nuts on the ground, allowing it to feast on the tender fruit inside.

Before long, just as the Green Wood Mouse was happily eating, a dark shadow suddenly shot out from the withered grass beside it. A gaping maw clamped down tightly on the Green Wood Mouse's head before it could escape.

Two sharp fangs sank deep into the mouse's body, injecting venom while simultaneously coiling around it tightly.

A few dozen meters away, hidden within a bush, Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. The creature that had been lurking in the grass earlier was a Black Iron Python.

The Black Iron Python—a Rank One Magic Beast—was covered in dark brown diamond-shaped scales. It was highly venomous and primarily preyed on small Magic Beasts such as Green Wood Mice and Devouring Wood Foxes. Its attack power was incredibly fierce, equivalent to that of a Nine-Star Dou Zhe.

Watching the two entangled Magic Beasts, Lin Feng carefully concealed himself behind the bushes and crept closer to the Black Iron Python, which was still focused on its meal.

When he was about ten meters away from the python, his Dou Qi surged rapidly within his body. With a sudden forceful stomp on the ground, he shot forward at high speed.

His body hurtled toward the Black Iron Python, while the refined iron spear in his hands became enveloped in a violent, crimson-red Dou Qi.

As the Dou Qi on the spear intensified, it gradually formed the shape of a roaring energy lion.

"High-Grade Black-Class Dou Technique—Furious Lion's Roar!"

With a thunderous shout, Lin Feng thrust his spear forward. A massive energy lion erupted from the tip, its deafening roar echoing throughout the area.

Accompanied by a booming sound, the energy lion appeared next to the Black Iron Python's head in an instant.

Driven by its survival instincts, the Black Iron Python attempted to dodge to the side.

Unfortunately, it was still within the attack range of the energy lion. The moment it came into contact with Lin Feng's Dou Technique, its head was torn apart by the violent Dou Qi.

Its headless body twitched a few times before ultimately collapsing powerlessly to the ground.