The Storm Subsides

Chapter 30: The Storm Subsides (Seeking Recommendation Tickets~)

After the black shadow crashed to the ground, it struggled to stand and shook its head, momentarily unsteady.

Seeing the appearance of the black shadow in the firelight, Shi Lan couldn't help but gasp.

Its beastly body was nearly seven feet long, its fur dark blue, standing on end like steel needles. Its long tail hung straight behind it. Baring its fangs, its emerald green beastly eyes stared unblinkingly at Shi Lan, filled with ferocity.

Was this thing a wolf?!

Looking at the giant beast that stood almost to her waist, Shi Lan felt a little nervous.

At this moment, the man and woman finally reacted.

"Uncle Song, save me!" the man cried out in panic and rushed towards the entrance of the dilapidated temple.

The woman seemed to have been scared silly, motionless.

The Iron-backed Wolf stared at Shi Lan for a moment, then crouched its hind legs. With a sudden burst of power, it opened its mouth full of sharp teeth and lunged at Shi Lan!

Shi Lan released the long case in her hand, ducked down, and narrowly dodged the Iron-backed Wolf's pounce. Watching the wolf's body leap over her, Shi Lan's eyes sharpened. She tightened her legs and kicked with all her might!

"Roar!"

A piercing wolf howl rang out.

Shi Lan rolled, got up, and retreated several steps, warily watching the Iron-backed Wolf.

Seeing the Iron-backed Wolf's movements, Shi Lan couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

The Iron-backed Wolf hunched its back, its hind legs tucked in, its entire body trembling as if in great pain.

A flash of white light streaked past. The Iron-backed Wolf, with its hind legs tucked in, was sent flying again. A nearly foot-long gash was opened on its waist, and warm wolf blood spilled onto the ground.

"Vile beast!"

Song He's killing intent surged. He stepped forward, drew his blade again, and slashed at the Iron-backed Wolf's neck!

The sharp blade cut through, instantly severing the Iron-backed Wolf's head, silencing its whimpers.

Song He glanced at the stone statue with suspicion, then walked up to Shi Lan and bowed. "Young Brother Shi, thank you for your righteous intervention this time, protecting my young master and mistress."

The young man standing behind Song He also bowed and thanked her. "I am Lu Chengye. Thank you, brother, for saving my sister and me."

"It was nothing, just a small effort." Shi Lan looked at Song He a few more times. Those two swift strikes were enough to gauge Song He's strength.

The outside gradually quieted down; it seemed the trouble had been resolved.

Lu Chengye walked to the woman's side and called out softly a few times before she snapped back to reality.

As soon as the woman regained her senses, she threw herself into Lu Chengye's arms and burst into tears.

Shi Lan looked around and suddenly remembered that the Iron-backed Wolf had sprung from behind the stone statue. She quickly informed Song He and followed him to the back of the statue.

As expected, the wall behind the stone statue had a large hole. Looking out through the opening, Shi Lan and Song He were both stunned.

Under the moonlight, more than ten wolf corpses lay quietly, each cut in half. The wounds were scorched black, with no blood flowing out.

Song He, who had practiced his blade for years, knew at a glance that these Iron-backed Wolves had died by the sword, and the attacker had only used one strike.

To kill over ten Iron-backed Wolves with a single strike, had a Foundation Realm martial artist passed by?

No wonder he had felt someone watching him from behind the stone statue just now.

Song He was secretly astonished. He stepped out of the hole and called out loudly, "May I ask which expert rendered assistance? If it's convenient, could you show yourself? Allow me to express my gratitude in person!"

Other than the rustling night wind, there was no reply.

After waiting for a while and receiving no response, Song He returned to the dilapidated temple with Shi Lan.

The woman's emotions had gradually stabilized. After Song He comforted her a few words, he walked out of the temple to assess the losses and casualties.

"This humble one, Lu Lingshan, thanks you, young master, for saving my life today." Lu Lingshan wiped away the tears on her face and bowed to Shi Lan.

Shi Lan waved her hand indifferently. "No need for such formalities. I didn't exert much effort."

Lu Lingshan looked Shi Lan up and down carefully. Her face flushed slightly. It had been dark when they entered, and the environment was crude, so she hadn't paid much attention to Shi Lan's appearance.

Now, seeing that her savior was such a handsome young man, Lu Lingshan couldn't help but start overthinking.

In the wilderness, being saved by a handsome young man, wasn't this just like a story from a romance novel?

Thinking of this, Lu Lingshan shyly said, "For saving my life, I have no way to repay you..."

"Miss Lu, you are too kind. There's no need for repayment." Shi Lan shook her head, bent down, and dragged the long case wrapped in thick cloth to the campfire, then sat down.

Lu Lingshan's next words were stuck in her throat, unable to come out. In the end, she stomped her foot in frustration and burrowed into her quilt, curling into a ball.

After an inspection, Shi Lan breathed a sigh of relief.

The quality of System products was indeed reliable. Despite the violent impact just now, the Wooden Box remained completely undamaged.

Lu Chengye sat down beside Shi Lan, looking somewhat ashamed.

"I am a student of Tai Xu Academy, yet today, faced with mere low-level wolf demons, I was so terrified that I lost my composure. It's truly embarrassing and I have no face to see my teachers."

"It's normal for Young Master Lu, who doesn't practice martial arts, to be frightened by a demon beast." Shi Lan warmed herself by the fire and saw Lu Chengye's self-reproach, offering a word of comfort.

Lu Chengye shook his head, his self-reproach deepening. "I am a disciple of the Confucian School. We cultivate the righteous spirit within our hearts. A righteous person fears no slander, unafraid of all demons, monsters, devils, and ghosts. Yet today, facing a demon beast, I retreated. I have truly studied the words of the sages in vain!"

Upon hearing the words "Confucian School," Shi Lan recalled what Su Lanyue had told her before and couldn't help but ask with some curiosity, "Are you from the Confucian School?"

"I'm ashamed to say, I'm barely considered a disciple of the Confucian School."

"How does one cultivate in the Confucian School? I don't see any special power on you, Young Master Lu."

"Read the books of sages, understand the principles of a gentleman, cultivate a righteous spirit, and have no shame before heaven and earth, nor before your own heart. Then you will be invincible in this world! As for me..." As he spoke, a hint of embarrassment appeared on Lu Chengye's face.

"After studying diligently for over ten years, I still haven't managed to cultivate that righteous spirit in my heart."

"You don't need to rush, Young Master. You are a disciple of the Confucian School, unlike us ordinary martial artists. If you truly cultivate a righteous spirit, you will be equivalent to a martial artist of the Foundation Realm. You are still young, and there is plenty of time."

Song He walked in and sat beside Lu Chengye, offering a comforting smile.

"Uncle Song, what's the casualty situation?" Lu Chengye asked with concern.

"It's alright. Two are seriously injured, and seven or eight have minor injuries. The losses aren't too significant. The Iron-backed Wolf isn't a high-level Demon Beast."

"That's good." Lu Chengye breathed a sigh of relief.

It was not long before dawn. Shi Lan suddenly remembered the horses tethered outside and rushed out to check. The horse she had tied to the tree was gone, leaving only a broken rein.

Thanks to the reader "Star-Devouring Void Celestial Dragon" for the tip~