Running Dog

However, when prey delivered itself to their door, there was no reason to let it run away.

Chh, chh, chh. That was the sound of spider legs stabbing in.

Even after they safely broke out of the encirclement, the swarm of Shadow Spiders kept pursuing them relentlessly.

"Big brother! Those beasts are chasing us!"

"None of you look back! Split up and run like hell! We'll regroup up ahead!"

Scarred Leopard truly had no other choice. If this kept up, their total annihilation was only a matter of time!

Breaking the whole into pieces was their only chance at survival!

At his command, Sato and the others no longer hesitated. In any case, if they followed behind their fastest big brother, they would definitely be the first ones to die. After exchanging glances, they each fled in separate directions.

Ye Qiu carried the girl through the forest, and Zhu Yeqing, held in his arms, could only see the trees rapidly falling away behind them.

With Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track paired with the Sharingan, Ye Qiu could run at full speed through the complicated terrain without any fear of crashing into a tree!

So fast! A strange light appeared in Zhu Yeqing's eyes. She realized that this young man who had saved her was actually even stronger in terms of speed than she was, despite her being an agility-attack type!

With her arms looped around his neck, she slowly raised her head and quietly observed him. His black, tousled hair, sharply defined features, and those red eyes...

It would have been fine if she had not looked, but when she glimpsed that trace of blood-red in Ye Qiu's eyes, she seemed to see the most beautiful scenery of her entire life within them. It made her feel calm and warm.

Her arms could not help tightening a little, and her small face pressed against Ye Qiu's chest as she quietly enjoyed this brief, beautiful feeling.

"We're here. Let's rest here for a while! Hm?" After not hearing a response for a long time, Ye Qiu looked doubtfully at the beauty in his arms.

He gave her a firm shake with the arms holding her. "Are you all right?"

"I'm fine." Her face reddened as she pulled away from Ye Qiu's chest. Seeing him look at her like that, she added, "I'm just a little sleepy."

"All right. As long as you're okay!"

Ye Qiu set her down, letting her lean against a large tree.

"You rest properly here for a bit."

"Mm!" She nodded lightly.

Seeing this, Ye Qiu turned his back to her and began searching with the Sharingan's X-ray vision. Within his sight, he did see many rabbit-type creatures, but he was currently giving up rabbit meat, so he did not consider them.

After a short while, he finally found suitable prey: a hundred-year soul beast, a Great Horned Bull!

It was perfect for roasting.

"Wait here for me!" After saying that, before he could even hear Zhu Yeqing's response, Ye Qiu shot out. In his field of vision, a Great Bat was also eyeing that bull!

If he went too late, lunch would be gone!

No sooner had he left than Scarred Leopard and the others also regrouped nearby. Under the threat of death, their escape speed had far surpassed usual, which was why they had managed to close in on Ye Qiu and Zhu Yeqing.

"Big brother... I never thought... only the four of us would be left after coming out this time!" Sato's mood was somewhat low. The brothers who used to drink and eat meat together with them were all gone now.

"It's all that bitch's fault!"

"That's right! If we find her, we have to ravage her properly!"

Beside them, the two brothers Xiong Ge and Xiong Di were also furious.

This time, Scarred Leopard did not correct what they said. Out of a team of thirty, only four remained. He did not feel any better than the others!

In a cold voice, he slowly spat out, "Then we'll do as you say!"

Ding, ding! A faint metallic clinking came from Scarred Leopard's waist.

"Heh heh... That bitch has appeared!" Looking at the bees flying chaotically inside the bell in his hand, Scarred Leopard revealed a cruel smile.

"Perfect! Just watch me screw her to death!" Xiong Ge's rough voice was filled with excitement!

"Follow me!" Scarred Leopard took the lead and ran in Zhu Yeqing's direction.

The other three exchanged glances, each seeing desire, excitement, and hatred in the others' eyes.

The bees inside the bell would only eat their specially made honey. For the sake of this operation, they had once had that bitch's maid add something to her bathwater.

Zhu Yeqing, who was still leaning against the tree for a brief rest, had no idea danger was approaching... until the enemy was right in front of her!

"Big brother, this little bee keeps buzzing. Where exactly is that bitch?"

The rough voice came from behind the tree, making her break out in a cold sweat.

Damn it, they actually chased me here!

She gritted her teeth and was about to get up. "Urgh—" The pain in her left leg made her cry out, and she hurriedly covered her mouth, standing frozen in place.

"Heh heh... I think I know where she is! Isn't that right, my noble second young lady?"

Whoosh! As soon as the words fell, a black shadow shot out from behind the tree!

Zhu Yeqing also activated Martial Soul Possession in time, but unfortunately, how could a mere one-ring Soul Grandmaster who was running on Blood Slash be a match for a Soul Ancestor?

"Urgh!" In an instant, Scarred Leopard seized her by the throat and lifted her up!

"Haha... Big brother really is amazing!" The three behind him also followed over, especially the two Xiong brothers, whose eyes were already gleaming with lust!

Gripping her by the throat, Scarred Leopard finally broke into a smile. "Second Young Lady, you sure made us search hard!"

"Pah! You pack of lapdogs!" She was being choked so hard she could barely breathe. She tried to pry his hand away, but she was powerless, her eyes filled with hatred.

"Heh. Lapdogs?" Scarred Leopard sneered, and his other hand rose.

Smack! Bang.

Zhu Yeqing fell to the ground, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, a bright red palm print appearing on her face.

"Ah!" Zhu Yeqing screamed. Scarred Leopard stomped on her left leg and ground his foot down hard, completely ignoring the blood seeping out.

"Lapdogs? Dogs don't deserve to live? Do you have any idea how many brothers I lost because of you?"

Zhu Yeqing gritted her teeth. After that single cry, she refused to make another sound. She would not allow herself to show even the slightest weakness in front of her enemies!

Her forehead was beaded with cold sweat from the pain, and even her voice trembled slightly. "They deserved it!"

"Deserved it?! Good. Very good!"

"Ah—ngh..." She tried her best to suppress her voice, forcing back her tears.

Each time Scarred Leopard said "good," the force under his foot grew heavier.

"Big Brother, why not let me have a go first?" Xiong Di rubbed his hands together, his gaze roaming again and again over the beauty lying on the ground. A legitimate daughter of the family. This was something he had never even dared dream of!

Scarred Leopard swept a cold glance over Xiong Di, then nodded. "Be careful. Don't play her to death. There are others waiting in line after you!"

"Hahaha, Big Brother really understands us brothers!" Xiong Ge laughed loudly.

Watching Xiong Di close in on her, "N-no!" Zhu Yeqing kept pushing herself backward with both hands.

Seeing that fear had finally appeared on her face, Scarred Leopard also gave a satisfied sneer. Hmph! Still pretending? Pretend my ass!

"Ah!" Xiong Di grabbed her by the hair and hauled her up.

"Honorable Second Young Lady, we two humble brothers will serve you well!" He deliberately emphasized the word "honorable."

Rip! Her sleeve was torn off.

Tears streamed from her eyes as she pressed her tongue between her teeth.

"Hahahaha. We'll enjoy you in place of your fiancé, the prince!"

All around her was their laughter.

At last, when she heard the words "fiancé," there was only disappointment in her heart, utter despair. Why? Why had he left her alone to face all this?

"I say!" Suddenly, a voice rang out.

A glimmer flashed through Zhu Yeqing's eyes, then quickly faded. How could Ye Qiu possibly be a match for them?

"Who is it? You dare disturb your Grandpa Xiong's fun?" Holding the woman up with one hand, he swept his eyes over the surroundings.

Scarred Leopard and the others also looked around.

"A bunch of grown men bullying one young girl—don't you think that's going too far?"

Ye Qiu stepped out from behind a tree. Though he did not know what grudges or feuds were involved, he still chose to lend a hand.

For his own peace of mind! Watching someone be violated—he couldn't do it.