Keep Up the Act

Looking at the Red-Gold Behemoth before him, who appeared serious but was spouting nothing but lies, Xiao Fan's eyes flickered slightly, and he instantly saw through the other's hidden thoughts.

The Red-Gold Behemoth was clearly testing my true strength!

"I almost got tested by that bastard, the crimson -Red-Gold Behemoth."

A fine layer of cold sweat quietly seeped out on Xiao Fan's back, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

Just now, the danger was only a hair's breadth away. If Zijin hadn't been by his side, instantly blocking the terrifying pressure from the Red-Gold Behemoth, the behemoth's innate ferocity alone would have been enough to disrupt his breathing and expose his weakness on the spot.

The Red-Gold Behemoth is fierce and brutal. If it discovers that they are not the top Human Race powerhouse it expects, it will surely be furious and attack them.

Xiao Fan suppressed the turmoil surging in his heart, and with a thought, he transmitted his voice to Zijin.

"Zijin, thank you for earlier."

Zijin's voice quickly reached his ears. "Jiu Chen, there's no need for thanks between us."

After a pause, Zijin spoke again, his voice, transmitted through divine sense, slowly echoing in Xiao Fan's mind.

"Although this Red-Gold Behemoth is currently suppressed by my bloodline pressure, its level is ultimately above mine. If we were to fight to the death, it might not be able to defeat me decisively."

"But this is the heart of the Monster Region. A fierce battle here would inevitably attract a large number of Magic Beast lurking nearby. Our primary objective is the location of the Treasure Map; it's not worth getting involved in this unnecessary conflict and fighting to the death."

After listening to Zijin's analysis, Xiao Fan nodded.

Even if Zijin hadn't said it, he had already made up his mind not to fight the Red-Gold Behemoth head-on.

Based on the intimidating presence that Zijin had just displayed, the Red-Gold Behemoth had already concluded that he was Human Race powerhouse with unfathomable strength.

If we can leverage this giant beast to our advantage, the subsequent search for the Treasure Map will be much easier and much smoother.

Why would he deliberately create unnecessary trouble and expose his true strength and capabilities?

Having figured out the pros and cons, Xiao Fan let out a long breath of stale air, and his mind, which had been extremely tense, finally began to relax.

But you still have to put on an act.

Now, in the eyes of the Red-Gold Behemoth, he was a supreme Human Race powerhouse, yet this Magic Beast dared to release its pressure on him to test him. If he simply brushed it off without any reaction, he would appear weak and would inevitably arouse the cunning Red-Gold Behemoth's suspicion again, causing it to reassess his true strength.

Once Xiao Fan made up his mind, he immediately suppressed the lingering fear in his heart, and a powerful aura that looked down upon all things slowly rose around him.

He looked up at the Red-Gold Behemoth opposite him, a faint chill settling between his brows. His voice, though not loud, carried an air of superior authority, rolling down upon the Red-Gold Behemoth.

"Red-Gold Behemoth, how dare you!"

These few words Red-Gold Behemoth tremble with fear.

Before him stood a powerful Human Race who had been recognized as a master by Pure-Blood Magic Beast. His own cultivation was nothing compared to that of a supreme being.

"My lord, spare me! This little beast knows its mistake, please forgive it this once!"

The Red-Gold Behemoth repeatedly kowtowed and admitted its mistake.

Seeing that things were about right, Xiao Fan slowly spoke.

"I'm mindful of your arduous cultivation, so I won't hold it against you this time. However, I need your services."

Upon hearing this, the Red-Gold Behemoth was overjoyed.

"My lord, I will do everything in Little Gold power to serve you faithfully."