Truly Arrogant

"Based on all this, the only explanation is a plant-type Monster or Demon. First, it fits the condition of being able to leave holes of varying sizes without being a swarm-type Monster or Demon, because its roots or branches come in different thicknesses."

"But we did not see any obvious branches covering the city. And since it may be able to monitor the entire city, we can reasonably infer that it is a plant-type demon beast with an extremely developed root system."

"All right, you two. The question now is, where is it hiding? Inside the city, or outside it?"

Lu Shan clapped his hands as he spoke, adding a deliberate reminder at the end.

"Do not fix your eyes on plants just because it is a plant-type Monster or Demon. Monsters and Demons can disguise themselves. It has already devoured two county towns, and the nearest county town is over a hundred li from here. That means it can leave the ground and move."

Swish—!

A blade flashed, and an odd root was severed by the saber in Lu Shan's hand.

"Truly arrogant. I had not even finished speaking, yet you took the initiative to show yourself."

Lu Shan looked at the root writhing on the ground like a tentacle.

The next moment, more roots surged from the severed spot, gathering into a humanoid form. After a series of writhing transformations, they turned directly into a yellow-skinned man.

"Arrogant? Which of us is truly arrogant? You clearly knew I could sense everything, yet you spoke of such things within the city. And had you not already pinpointed my location? Did you expect me to pretend I knew nothing and become your teaching tool?"

As he spoke, countless roots of varying thickness burst from beneath the ground amid repeated muffled