Rescue, Battle Dinosaurs Again

The corners of his mouth curled up.

A cunning glint flashed in Li Xing's eyes.

I was waiting for this strike.

Having said that, Li Xing vaulted into the air, leaping directly onto a large tree in the distance.

Boom!

"ROAR!"

The two sounds reached Li Xing's ears almost one after the other.

The tree Li Xing had landed on shook violently, teetering on the verge of collapse.

Li Xing's prediction had been correct; the dinosaur would never be content with him jumping around on its head.

It reached out a claw and swiped down viciously.

It was just like a human swatting a mosquito—the blow was ruthless.

But the dinosaur had swiped at its own intact right eye, and Li Xing, having timed it perfectly, had taught the beast to mutilate itself.

Seeing that the dinosaur was now blinded in both eyes, Xiao Wu and the dog-headed Ashu both collapsed to the ground, too weak to run.

Li Xing sighed inwardly.

He hooked his feet onto the trunk and scrambled rapidly down the tree.

Whoosh!

The sound of air being torn apart rang out as the dinosaur slammed its tail into the tree trunk, sending leaves fluttering down.

The trunk could no longer hold, cracking and splintering with a series of sharp snaps.

Li Xing took a deep breath, then broke into a fit of coughing.

"Damn, it's all dust!"

After that grumble, Li Xing planted his feet on the ground and sprang toward Xiao Wu and Ashu like a coiled spring.

Skimming low over the ground, he grabbed the two of them, one in each hand, and made a quick escape.

With his current strength, he was no match for the dinosaur.

In fact, most martial artists were stronger than him.

One had to realize that a combat power of 6 couldn't even withstand gunfire.

What kind of slightly powerful martial artist couldn't dodge or tank bullets?

Thud!

Thud!

"Auuu~"

Behind Li Xing, the blinded dinosaur roared madly, ignoring its pain as it tracked him by the scent and the noise of his running.

"Oh, mama!"

"We're dead."

Li Xing was already exhausted from carrying the two of them, and between their shrill screams and the mix of foul odors, he felt like dumping these two embarrassing burdens.

However, there was the system mission; if he could complete it, he naturally didn't want to give up such an opportunity.

He sprinted with the pair, narrowly avoiding being bitten by the dinosaur several times along the way.

Fortunately, it was a close call, and they managed to reach the riverbank.

Seeing the dinosaur about to catch up again, Li Xing jumped into the river with them.

Splash!

"Oh, my mama."

"Help, help!"

Li Xing could no longer stand it and barked angrily.

"Shut your mouths! If you make another sound, I'll drown you myself."

What could two cowards do? They hurriedly covered their mouths, looking at him with pitiful expressions.

Fortunately, Li Xing's strength was decent enough to keep them steady as he waded through the turbulent current toward the opposite bank downstream.

The river wasn't deep, so it certainly wouldn't stop the dinosaur.

He could only rely on the river to wash away their scent while the flowing water masked their tracks.

Since the dinosaur was blinded and the air was thick with the smell of blood, as long as they didn't cry out, there shouldn't be much of a problem hiding.

Thinking of this, Li Xing hauled the two of them along, gritting his teeth with the look of a disappointed father who couldn't help but despair at their incompetence.

Behind them, the dinosaur was closing in, about to enter the water.

Hearing the commotion and looking at the exposed surface of the river, the two of them wore expressions of despair. Just as they were about to wail, Li Xing glared at them fiercely.

The two of them shuddered in fright, not daring to speak another word.

Li Xing quickly led them to hide on the opposite bank of the river.

The river was not wide, and the frenzied dinosaur soon climbed onto the shore, roaring everywhere.

As its nostrils flared, it paced along the riverbank, occasionally stepping back into the water.

This beast was actually able to smell that they hadn't left the river and were still in the vicinity.

Xiao Wu and the other had not yet managed to catch their breath when they saw this scene, trembling with fear and unable to utter a sound.

Li Xing, on the contrary, began to laugh, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

"This beast is quite clever.

Unfortunately."

Securing the two useless companions, Li Xing moved upstream, stealthily creeping toward the dinosaur.

This was a golden opportunity.

If he blinded it, the dinosaur's threat level would drop significantly.

The noisy environment of the river, combined with the damp soil of the bank that couldn't support such a massive creature, made this place an excellent battlefield for Li Xing to fight the dinosaur.

If he activated his Devour ability, he might even be able to rapidly enhance his physique.

He wouldn't be greedy; even a small increase would be—

Host: Li Xing
Lifespan: 24
Combat Power: 6.06 (3.2)
Physique: 1.01 (0.8)
Mental Power: 1
Energy: 6 (4)
Ability: Devour (Strengthens with usage and insight.)

His state wasn't at its peak, but the opportunity was rare; if he missed this village, there would be no next shop.

Li Xing didn't intend to let it pass.

This life-or-death gamble was almost no different from how he used to snatch things when he was a wanderer.

It was only later, after earning some money, that he had gradually settled into a more comfortable life.

At fifteen, the only things Li Xing relied on to earn money in such a harsh environment were his sharp wits and his willingness to fight and struggle.

Now, it was just a different place and a different method.

Li Xing was naturally no stranger to this, and he dared to fight for it.

Xiao Wu and Ashu stared at Li Xing, dumbfounded.

They hadn't expected the person who saved them to be so reckless, and they shook their heads anxiously.

That was a dinosaur.

Without weapons, how could a human possibly be a match for such a natural overlord?

As the two were shaking their heads, they suddenly caught a clear view of Li Xing's profile.

They had been so terrified earlier that they hadn't had the chance to take in his specific appearance.

Now that they had a moment to calm down, perhaps out of worry, they looked closely at his side profile.

The look of concern on both their faces froze simultaneously.

They exchanged a glance, their bodies swaying with fear.

A complex and strange thought surfaced in both their minds at the same time.

"It's him."

"Oh, mother, such a terrifying monster has actually appeared here; we're done for."

Having been together for many years, there were many things they didn't need to say out loud; a single look or a small gesture was enough for them to understand each other.

Li Xing paid no mind to the two behind him.

Having lost their weapons and been scared out of their wits, the two posed no threat to him.

Li Xing sighed in his mind.

If he had a Senzu Bean from the Cat Hermit right now, he wouldn't need to be so cautious; he could just charge straight through.

Thinking this, Li Xing began to laugh instead.

He was daydreaming.

With his current strength, he couldn't even defeat some of the slightly stronger martial artists.

With these thoughts in mind, Li Xing had already crept to a spot not far from the dinosaur.

Perhaps it was the keen alertness born of innate slaughter, or perhaps the changes in sound caused by Li Xing moving against the current had alerted the beast.

The dinosaur turned, its blood-gushing eye sockets staring at Li Xing like a demon.

Suddenly!

The dinosaur began to run, charging toward Li Xing with its bloody maw wide open. "Roar!"

Li Xing cursed under his breath.

Even blinded, this dinosaur was still so agile and powerful.

He truly didn't know how that freak Sun Wukong had managed to take down such dinosaurs so easily.

No, besides Sun Wukong, both Flute Demon Child and Son Gohan had been able to do it when they were very young.

Though Li Xing thought and pondered these things, he dared not show the slightest bit of carelessness.

Gathering his breath and focusing his spirit, Li Xing bent down and plunged his hands into the river.

With a surge of power from his waist, countless splashes of water erupted into the air.

Li Xing then activated his Devour ability, dove into the river, and with eyes wide open, lunged toward the dinosaur.

The power of Devour enveloped Li Xing's entire body, negating all resistance from the surroundings. Like a fish in the water, Li Xing darted to the dinosaur's feet in the blink of an eye.

"Now is the time."