Hearing the news, Tie Zhan opened his eyes suddenly, Qing Man stopped wiping the sword's hand, Shi Feng forgot to moan, and Yan Ling suddenly raised his head.
The room fell into a deathly silence.
The initial shock on the faces of the five people was quickly replaced by a strong sense of absurdity and disbelief.
Alone? Killed the Shadow Leopard who made the five of them defeated and fled, and whose strength was close to that of Upper Third Grade?
How is this possible?
"Impossible!"
Shi Feng was the first to speak in a hiss, grinning in pain as his excitement affected his wound.
"We have personally experienced how powerful that beast is! He is made of steel and iron, and he is as fast as a ghost. With the cooperation of the five of us... he alone? Absolutely impossible!"
Qing Man pursed his lips, his eyes full of doubt. "Maybe... it's a rumor? Or is it the same person he met Non-Self and others?"
Yan Ling's eyes shone slightly, remembering those incredible rumors about Fang Han.
She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but saw the ugly expressions on the faces of several seniors and swallowed it back.
Tie Zhan was silent, his face changing.
As the team leader, he is more aware of the horror of Shadow Leopard.
It is true that Fang Han is a genius, but he is fully aware of the terror of Shadow Leopard.
In his heart, he couldn't help but have doubts, and he spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Go and confirm, find out more, see with your own eyes..."
Not daring to disobey the order, the police officer left quickly and went to inquire and confirm for himself.
The waiting time was extremely long.
No one spoke in the room, only heavy breathing and the smell of medicine filled the air. Shi Feng wanted to speak several times, but was stopped by Tie Zhan's eyes.
Finally, the policeman came back, his face red from running and excitement, his eyes full of shock.
"Sir, look... I saw it!"
The catcher was panting and couldn't speak clearly.
"It's right at the door of the Fang Mansion! It's dark and several times bigger than a cow. It's definitely that Shadow Leopard!"
"Many people gathered around to watch. People from the Fang Clan said that Master Fang Han went into the mountains to hunt alone!"
The detective's description was so detailed and conclusive that no one could disbelieve it.
In the wing room, the air seemed to have solidified.
"It should be the one we met!"
Tie Zhan The muscles on his face twitched slightly, and his face, which was originally pale due to blood loss, now had an abnormal blush.
Qing Man lowered his head and looked at his hanging arms.
Shi Feng stared at the roof with his eyes wide open, his lips moved, but no sound came out, and the blood on his face faded little by little.
Yan Ling breathed out gently, looked at his companions with complicated eyes, and then looked out the window, wondering what he was thinking.
Ashamed.
It was like a red-hot iron, scorching the hearts of four people except Yan Ling.
The five of them were experienced Demon-Quelling Bureau demon hunters. They were well-equipped and cooperated with each other tacitly. However, they narrowly escaped death under the claws of that beast and returned home seriously injured.
But the sect's genius, whom they considered "lack of experience in hunting monsters" and "could be a drag", came back alone against the corpse of Shadow Leopard.
Facts speak louder than words.
Their previous judgment now seemed so ridiculous and narrow-minded.
That feeling of shame made Tie Zhan, Qing Man, and Shi Feng wish they could get through a crack in the ground.
Ye Xiao is still in a coma, which may be a blessing.
In the next two days, the five members of the demon hunting team hardly left home.
The discussion inside and outside the city about Fang Han's killing of Shadow Leopard became more and more heated. Every word of praise reached their ears like a silent slap in the face.
After Ye Xiao's injury stabilized and he could barely move, Tie Zhan almost couldn't wait to make a request to the county government to immediately return to Prefecture City to recuperate and report that the monster here had been eliminated.
The county government could not persuade him to stay, so he had to arrange carriages and horses.
On the day we left, it was just dawn.
The carriage drove quietly out of the back gate of the government office without disturbing anyone.
When I came, I was full of confidence, but when I left, I was scarred and full of shame.
Fang Mansion, Rain-Listening Pavilion The huge corpse was moved to the independent courtyard behind Shadow Leopard.
Tough fur, sharp claws, hard bones, flesh and blood rich in vitality essence... This monster beast, whose strength is close to Upper Third Grade, is full of rare treasures.
Fang Han is not a stingy person. He called over Clan Head Fang Lingyuan and pointed at the body of Shadow Leopard on the ground:
"Clan Head, this beast material is of great benefit to my cultivation <Black Tortoise True Art>. I will use most of the flesh and blood."
"The remaining flesh and blood, bones, fur, and claws will be handed over to Lineage for disposal."
"I thank you on behalf of Lineage."
Fang Lingyuan was surprised and happy when he heard this.
This Shadow Leopard is worth a lot of money. Fang Han only took part of the flesh and blood, and the rest was not needed.
Lineage obtained it, whether it is used for his own use or in exchange for resources, it is enough to make Lineage's foundation a few points thicker.
He solemnly agreed and immediately arranged for reliable personnel to handle the division.
Soon, the part belonging to Fang Han was sent to a room specially set aside by the Rain-Listening Pavilion.
The most conspicuous among them is the large piece of Shadow Leopard flesh and blood with dark red color and fine texture, which even after death still faintly emits warmth and pure energy and blood fluctuations.
With today's weather, you don't need to worry about it smelling bad.
That night, Tingyuxuan was filled with aroma, and a large pot of carefully stewed Yingbao broth was brought to the side hall where Shanghan's family was dining.
The soup is light golden red in color and has a rich and tangy aroma. Just smelling it will make your blood flow faster.
Fang Zheng, Lin Wan, Fang Ying took a few bites out of curiosity.
The meat is stewed until it becomes crispy and melts in your mouth. A warm but majestic heat immediately rises from the stomach and quickly spreads to the limbs and bones.
"So hot..."
Lin Wan felt uncomfortable first, his cheeks turned red and sweat appeared on his forehead.
Fang Zheng's face was also flushed, and the blood in his body Internal Qi was surging, with a faint feeling of bulging. He quickly put down the bowls and chopsticks to digest the sudden heat.
The youngest Fang Ying only ate two small pieces, and then she started to complain that her whole body was getting hot and her face was red. Lin Wan quickly stopped her and didn't dare to let her eat anymore.
"Han'er, this Monster Beast Meat... the medicine is too powerful."
Fang Zheng It took a moment to calm down.
He only ate less than half a bowl, and then he felt that his energy and blood were restless and unbearable.
"Father, mother, Xiao Ying, you can just try it a little bit."
Fang Han is not surprising.
The strength of this Shadow Leopard is close to that of Upper Third Grade, and the energy contained in its flesh and blood far exceeds that of ordinary beasts and even low-grade monsters.
For people like my parents Younger Sister, who have only a little knowledge or have never practiced, it is like a great tonic. If you are weak, you will not be compensated for it, but you will suffer the harm.
He moved most of the pot of broth in front of him and started eating under the surprised eyes of his parents Younger Sister.
He didn't eat quickly, but he ate steadily, chewing every muscle thoroughly.
As the flesh and blood entered his belly, a stream of heat exploded!
This hot flow is pure and overbearing, rushing to the limbs and bones like lava, washing away every inch of muscle, bone and skin.
Fang Han You can even hear the faint roar of the blood rushing through your body Internal Qi.
His expression remained unchanged, and his stomach was like an efficient furnace, quickly digesting these high-energy flesh and blood.
One piece, two pieces, three pieces... including meat and soup, Fang Han eats at a steady pace, and his stomach feels like a bottomless pit.
After eating more than ten kilograms and destroying most of the pot of broth, he slowly stopped using his chopsticks.
There was a slight sweat on his forehead, there was a faint red light flowing under his skin, and the aura around his body became a little vigorous.
"I'm going to the training room to practice digestion."
Fang Han said to his parents and went straight to his training room.
In the training room, he put on the training posture of <Black Tortoise True Art>.
With that weird posture, the surging heat in the body found a clear direction.
It is quickly absorbed and refined to strengthen the body.
"Boom--"
Under this stream of hot magma-like heat, or torrent of essence, the muscles, bones, skin, and internal organs seemed to be receiving the rain after a long drought, greedily absorbing it.
He could clearly feel that his muscle fibers were becoming more resilient, his bone density was increasing slightly but continuously, and his skin membrane was becoming firmer and tougher like leather that had been repeatedly forged.
That sense of strengthening is several times stronger than when I took Blood Origin Pill for practice before!
When he was in the sect, he also consumed Monster Beast Meat to assist in his training, but most of those monsters came from mid- to low-grade monsters and had limited energy.
This is the first time for me to eat the flesh and blood of a demon beast like Shadow Leopard, whose strength is close to that of Upper Third Grade and is famous for its physical strength.
The effect is immediate.
<Black Tortoise True Art>'s cultivation progress has been significantly accelerated by this high-quality Qi and blood essence.
"It's indeed a good thing."
Fang Han understands clearly in his heart.
To practice Horizontal Training external skills and strengthen your body, in addition to the skills and hard training, the supply of resources is also crucial.
High-quality monster flesh and blood is undoubtedly one of the best "materials".
He gathered his mind and activated <Black Tortoise True Art> with all his strength, guiding the surging heat in his body and constantly tempering his whole body.
In the training room, the only sound was his long and powerful breathing, and the body that was quietly undergoing transformation under the green robe.
The occasional subtle "crackling" sound is like spring buds breaking through the ground and bursting with vitality.
Outside, the night was getting darker, but Liangshui City was still immersed in a sense of excitement and peace of mind because of the shocking news during the day.
Inside the Rain-Listening Pavilion, the candlelight illuminated Fang Han's calm and focused face. A workout from the inside out was progressing steadily in silence.
The fifth day of the Lunar New Year is a good day to visit relatives and friends.
In the early morning, the mist has not yet dispersed, and Rain-Listening Pavilion is already busy.
Fang Zheng and Lin Wan got up early and directed Servant to load the prepared gifts one by one into the car.
There was a carriage piled with large and small gift boxes, including the soft silk and satin brought back by Fang Han from Prefecture City, medicinal supplements selected from Lineage's warehouse, and some gifts sent by various forces in the city.
The packaging is exquisite and tied with red silk, which makes it look decent and festive.
Fang Han stood on the porch with his hands folded, looking at the busy figures of his parents with a faint smile on his lips.
Little Fang Ying was wearing a brand-new peach red coat and skirt with a double bun, running around the yard like a cheerful bird. From time to time, she would come to the gift box and look curiously, but Lin Wan would laugh and scold her and drive her away.
"Brother, are we going to grandpa's house?"
Fang Ying ran to Fang Han, raised his little face, and his big dark eyes were full of expectation.
"Well, I wish my grandpa a happy new year."
Fang Han touched Younger Sister's hair and spoke in a gentle tone.