The magical beast opened its enormous maw and lunged at Qing Lin.
Qing Lin's expression changed, and she instinctively took a step back.
Xiao Chen had already moved. He flashed in front of Qing Lin, blocking her.
Xiao Chen raised his hand and struck with his palm. A palm-shaped Dou Qi imprint shot through the air and slammed directly into the beast's head.
With a muffled thud, the massive magical beast was sent flying, crashing heavily into a large tree.
The beast struggled a few times, then went still. Its head had been shattered, and blood streamed from its eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Xiao Chen stepped forward and reached into the beast's body, taking out a gray Magic Core.
It was a Fifth-Tier Magic Core, radiating a faint glow.
Xiao Chen put the Magic Core in his System Inventory, then turned to look at Qing Lin.
"Are you all right?"
Qing Lin shook her head. "I'm fine."
"Let's go."
Qing Lin nodded and followed behind Xiao Chen.
The two of them quickened their pace and headed out of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
By the time they left the Magical Beast Mountain Range, night had fallen completely.
Xiao Chen spread his Dou Qi Wings and put an arm around Qing Lin's waist.
Qing Lin leaned against Xiao Chen, her face flushing slightly.
Xiao Chen pushed off with his toes and shot into the sky, flying toward Wu Tan City.
The night wind brushed against their faces, carrying a trace of chill.
Leaning against Xiao Chen, Qing Lin listened to his steady heartbeat. A sense of security welled up inside her.
After an unknown stretch of flight, lights appeared ahead.
They had reached Wu Tan City.
Xiao Chen folded away his Dou Qi Wings and landed on the ground.
Qing