Black Flower Deer Settlement!

The group followed the direction indicated on the map towards the Black Flower Deer's habitat.

Along the way, they encountered several First Order Lower Rank ferocious beasts. Lu Yuan managed to kill the vast majority of them before anyone else could.

Even when a ferocious beast got close to another team member, Lu Yuan would say, "Wait, let me kill it!" before drawing his long spear and piercing the beast's body with a single strike.

Although they didn't understand why Lu Yuan always liked to snatch the "kill,"

Lu Yuan's enthusiasm wasn't a bad thing, so they simply let him have his way.

[You killed the First Order Lower Rank ferocious beast, Hopping Pig, +10 evolution points!]

[You killed the First Order Lower Rank ferocious beast, Small Bamboo Leaf Snake, +10 evolution points!]

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As the Fire Fox Team made their way, Lu Yuan's evolution points also slowly increased!

In the underground world, time was very precise!

That is, sunrise at 6 AM and sunset at 6 PM.

Now, it was already dark!

The Fire Fox Team members stopped in their tracks and set up a few tents where they were.

Swish swish~

This was by a stream, and the sound of the flowing water was like a beautiful melody.

In the stream, several unknown fish were leaping joyfully.

Upon closer inspection, these fish were large and plump.

They would surely yield a lot of meat!

"We can have grilled fish tonight!"

Seeing this, the Fire Fox Team members went into the water to catch fish.

At night, they used dead branches that had naturally fallen nearby to start a bonfire.

Then, they threaded the fish onto thin branches and roasted them over the bonfire.

Finally, a sprinkle of cumin was added, and it was incredibly fragrant!

After dinner, the long night stretched ahead!

When it was Lu Yuan's turn to stand guard, he still didn't slacken his training.

Practicing his spear technique, tempering his bones, learning the "Ice Blast Technique"...

The next morning, the Fire Fox Team resumed their journey!

About an hour later, they arrived at the Black Flower Deer's habitat marked on the map!

"Let's split up and search! But don't go more than 500 meters apart!"

Zhou Wan said with a serious expression.

Lu Yuan understood that this was to ensure the safety of every teammate while maximizing efficiency.

They spread out.

Not long after, Lu Yuan noticed a rustling sound in the bushes ahead.

The next second, a deer-shaped ferocious beast darted out from the bushes.

It was entirely black and ugly.

That's right, this was their target – the Black Flower Deer.

Upon seeing Lu Yuan and the other humans not far away, Instead of provocatively charging forward, the Black Flower Deer turned and fled!

"Don't run!"

Lu Yuan let out a low growl and raised his long spear, thrusting it forward fiercely.

Unfortunately, the Black Flower Deer's movements were erratic, and the long spear missed, striking a large tree nearby instead.

Rumble~

The ice element energy attached to the tip of the long spear immediately dispersed, piercing straight through the large tree!

Then, with a loud crash, the tree toppled to the ground.

A thin layer of frost formed where the tree had stood.

The birds that had been roosting in the tree scattered in fright.

"Lu Yuan, what happened?"

This huge sound also attracted the attention of the other members of the Fire Fox Team!

After Lu Yuan's simple explanation, everyone pursued the direction the Black Flower Deer had fled.

Following the tracks of the fleeing Black Flower Deer, everyone arrived at a small Black Flower Deer settlement.

Within the settlement, there were about 10 or so Black Flower Deer.

The largest among them was naturally the leader of these 10 or so Black Flower Deer.

The Black Flower Deer leader roared, unleashing its full Second Order Lower Rank aura!

Zhou Wan's eyes narrowed, and she summoned her companion beast, Huo Huo.

Xu Lu quickly cast her buffs on the other members of the Fire Fox Team.

It's worth noting that the Fire Fox Team had been formed for a full year, but a Black Flower Deer leader was not a common sight!

This was only the second time the Fire Fox Team had encountered a Second Order Lower Rank Black Flower Deer leader.

The first encounter was half a year ago. At that time, Zhou Wan, as the captain, was no match for it and was seriously injured.

Fortunately, she managed to escape, but she was still bedridden for a whole week!

Now, not only did she have an additional companion beast, Huo Huo, but they had also gained a powerful new member. They might just be able to go head-to-head with this Black Flower Deer leader!

"Let's go!"

As soon as Zhou Wan said this, Lu Yuan, surrounded by three ice shards, stepped forward. He simultaneously swung his long spear, readying his attack.

Upon approaching the Black Flower Deer leader, his muscles bulged, and his arm exerted sudden force!

Swish!!!

A loud tearing sound echoed!

The long spear in Lu Yuan's hand actually pierced through the thick hide of the Black Flower Deer leader, which was at the Second Order Lower Rank realm.

Lu Yuan then pulled out his long spear. A thin layer of frost formed at the spot where the Black Flower Deer leader had been pierced.

In contrast, the Black Flower Deer leader, its expression contorted in pain, its hind legs instantly felt numb, and it collapsed directly onto the ground.

Lu Yuan showed no mercy. After a series of rapid thrusts, he took the Black Flower Deer leader's life!

[You have slain a Second Order Lower Rank ferocious beast, the Black Flower Deer. Evolution points +120!]