CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: BLOOD-SUCKING BEAST LAIR

Previously, Huang Xiaotian was proud and aloof and would never use the word "beg" in front of anyone.

But now, the first thing he says is "begging."

Lin Chen knew he had changed, but something significant must have happened to turn his hair white overnight.

"Come in first." Lin Chen sighed.

To Lin Chen, Huang Xiaotian was an elder brother, as he had always been helping him, a fact he never forgot.

When Huang Xiaotian stepped in, he was a bit stiff, having stood there waiting for six hours.

Upon entering, Qin Shaoshao was counting petals, and Huang Xiaotian glanced at her without asking a word.

Based on his previous personality, he would have surely asked more or even teased Lin Chen.

But the current Huang Xiaotian had no such thoughts.

Qin Shaoshao naturally ignored him, and Lin Chen poured Huang Xiaotian a cup of tea and asked, "Something happened in Black Mountain City?"

Huang Xiaotian nodded, his voice choked as he said, "Wu Lei sacrificed himself, and Qian Hao is gone too."

Lin Chen didn’t know Qian Hao, but he knew Wu Lei; although they hadn’t interacted much, Wu Lei left an impression as a good captain.

"How can I help you?" Lin Chen knew that since Huang Xiaotian sought out him, a novice Beastmaster, he must need something from him.

Huang Xiaotian wiped his reddened eyes and said:

"The Demon Beast’s nest moved, and I can’t find it."

"So..."

"Wait a moment."

Lin Chen interrupted and got up, calling for Xiaobai and Xiaohong who were bathing.

Huang Xiaotian watched from the side, feeling moved, but emotions between men aren’t expressed through words.

As they were about to leave, Lin Chen remembered Qin Shaoshao and said, "Senior, I need to go out for a few days..."

"I’ll go too," Qin Shaoshao spoke.

Huang Xiaotian glanced at Qin Shaoshao, initially thinking she was Lin Chen’s girlfriend, until he heard him call her senior, realizing her unique nature.

He didn’t ask further.

Lin Chen nodded.

He knew clearly that Qin Shaoshao wasn’t going out because of him.

But because she heard what Huang Xiaotian said...

After all, she was the only one who survived the Youth Corps.

That’s good.

With her, no Secret Realm would be daunting.

He said to Huang Xiaotian:

"Let’s go."

....

They rode the Gale Beast, traveling through the night.

Huang Xiaotian narrated the entire incident.

This time, the Beast Tide consisted of Blood-Sucking Beasts, similar in category to Poisonous Bee Beasts, though smaller.

Except the Blood-Sucking Beast specializes in sucking blood, and such Demon Beasts are common near Black Mountain City.

There’s a reason for this.

The prototype of Blood-Sucking Beasts is the cattle lice, and the most famous Spirit Beast type in Black Mountain City is the cattle.

Like Xiaobai, who was transported from here, but Xiaobai was just an egg then and has no memory.

This type of Demon Beast is more abundant than Poisonous Bee Beasts and causes more damage.

Because they live on blood, their strength escalates quickly.

Upon entering Black Mountain City, they headed straight to the residence where Lee Zhen had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Lin Chen, he wasn’t surprised.

Because in Jiuxing City, the only one with this ability and trusted by Huang Xiaotian is Lin Chen.

"Chairman Lee..." Lin Chen cupped his hands.

Lee Zhen nodded, pointing to the materials in front and said, "These are the materials from that nearby area, the map..."

Lin Chen glanced at the map and told Xiaobai and Xiaohong, "You two go to sleep first."

Xiaobai and Xiaohong knew Lin Chen might not be able to sleep with them tonight, so they found a corner and obediently went to sleep.

Huang Xiaotian hadn’t expected Lee Zhen to predict and wait for him, but the latter said, "Xiaotian, you should sleep too."

Over the past days, Huang Xiaotian had barely slept, perhaps only managing an hour a day.

"I can’t sleep." Huang Xiaotian shook his head, refusing the suggestion.

Time ticked on, Lin Chen continuously perusing data, seeking clues until dawn approached, where he stood and stretched.

"How is it?" Huang Xiaotian eagerly asked.

Lin Chen took a deep breath, and Lee Zhen noticed his exhaustion, saying, "Lin Chen hasn’t slept all night, and trying to deduce based on this information alone is undoubtedly challenging; let him rest first."

"Sorry..." Huang Xiaotian gritted his teeth; he realized, too, that since he hadn’t found it after searching for so long, how could Lin Chen find it on arrival. He said, "I’m just desperate."

Lin Chen simply looked at him and said, "I’m desperate too."

He truly was desperate...

If they couldn’t find the Demon Beast’s nest, Huang Xiaotian might be ruined.

His life would be consumed by this torment.

Lin Chen didn’t want to see Huang Xiaotian like this.

He went to Xiaobai and Xiaohong’s side, using a cattle as his pillow, and started sleeping.

Qin Shaoshao sat on a chair and resumed picking petals.

Lee Zhen had been watching her, his strength considerably surpassing Huang Xiaotian’s, enabling him to faintly sense Qin Shaoshao’s danger level.

But Qin Shaoshao appeared younger than Lin Chen.

"Would the girl like to rest? I can arrange a room." Lee Zhen asked, considering she was with Lin Chen, and being among men here wasn’t favorable for her.

Qin Shaoshao didn’t raise her head and replied, "I don’t need to sleep."

In his slumber, Lin Chen suddenly thought of something, got up and whispered two words in Qin Shaoshao’s ear.

In the end, he cupped his hands and said, "Trouble you, senior."

Qin Shaoshao remained silent, merely waving her hand, and suddenly, Huang Xiaotian collapsed to the ground.

"Xiaotian..." Lee Zhen was shocked, quickly catching him, thinking exhaustion made Huang Xiaotian faint.

"Chairman, don’t worry, he’s just asleep," said Lin Chen.

Lee Zhen froze, saw Lin Chen thanking Qin Shaoshao, and finally understood.

"Spiritual System..."

Lee Zhen finally realized Qin Shaoshao’s terrifying nature, as being able to remotely send Huang Xiaotian to sleep isn’t something an Apprentice Beastmaster could do.

He asked no more and instead thanked her in return.

The sky was a gray haze, and the room was silent, with only the occasional sound of breathing and Huang Xiaotian’s rapid nasal snores.

He was extremely exhausted!

That night, he slept soundly...

He dreamed of Wu Lei and Qian Hao.

Tears fell from his eyes; he knew it was a dream...

Yet he didn’t want to wake up.

...

When Huang Xiaotian awoke, Lin Chen was back at work again. Xia Yu had arrived, and she wasn’t in good shape, with her right hand nearly broken, but it could slowly recover through a Beast from the medical category.

She was quite surprised to see Lin Chen, then regarded him as a savior.

However, rationality told her it would be difficult.

Because the Beastmasters specializing in intelligence from both cities had all been dispatched, and they still couldn’t find the target.

Lin Chen certainly had ability, which she didn’t deny.

But a hidden nest that so many people couldn’t locate wasn’t something Lin Chen could necessarily find either.

"Awake, then let’s go." Lin Chen looked at the awakened Huang Xiaotian, pointing to the clues on the table and said, "It’s not clear from this; I need to go on-site to see for myself."