Shi Teng and his companions left Bei Village, taking a detour to Suanni's territory along the way.
The Li Fire Bull Demon and Demon Ape, both comparable to the Array Formation Realm, were excellent prizes. Their entire bodies were treasures, and he absolutely could not pass them up.
Before leaving, Shi Teng had hidden them in Suanni's cave. Suanni's lingering aura remained there, and the other fierce beasts would not dare approach even if their lives depended on it.
Sure enough,
The two ancient fierce beasts lay there wholly intact, though their corpses had begun to stiffen.
Shi Linhu, Shi Feijiao, and the others were dumbstruck at the sight of the two enormous creatures.
"Th-these are actually a Li Fire Bull Demon and a Demon Ape???"
Shi Teng chuckled. "Stop standing around! Get to work. Their bodies will probably rot in another few days!"
Suanni snorted softly. "Boy, do you know anything? These are the corpses of ancient fierce beasts. It'll take at least a month before they start rotting!"
Shi Teng scratched the back of his head and grinned sheepishly. "Hehe, I really didn't know that. Live and learn!"
Looking at the two ancient fierce beasts, Shi Linhu and the others found themselves full of energy again.
The villagers would have another feast tonight. These were two ancient fierce beasts, too-the villagers probably had never tasted their meat even in their dreams.
The group traveled for nearly six hours before returning to Stone Village's territory.
They encountered a few fierce beasts along the way, but upon sensing the auras of Suanni, the Li Fire Bull Demon, and the Demon Ape, every one of them fled far away.
When they reached the village entrance, even the Willow Deity was startled.
Emerald-green branches swayed gently.
Suanni stopped before the Willow Deity as well, looking thoughtful without saying a word.
Both were powerful beings of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Perhaps they could sense each other's aura.
The villagers gathered in the square again, already accustomed to the fierce beasts Shi Teng brought back.
Only the Old Chief's eyes trembled, his right hand shaking slightly around his staff. "Th-this is actually the ancient pure-blooded fierce beast, Suanni!"
Shi Teng nodded. "Yes. This fellow wanted to try the wine you drink, Grandpa Chief, so he came along with me!"
The Old Chief's gaze was deep as he nodded repeatedly. "Good. I'll go prepare some right away. The corn wine should be ready to drink, too!"
Shi Teng leaned close to the Old Chief's ear. "Don't spoil this fellow. Just give him a little every day. I brought him to Stone Village to guard our home!"
"Ahem, ahem!"
The Old Chief could not help coughing a few times. This boy really dares to say anything.
He actually wants the ancient pure-blooded fierce beast Suanni to guard Stone Village! If Suanni hears him, he'll surely pounce straight at him.
Little One, Shi Tianba, Shi Sky Leopard, Skinny Monkey, and the other children were cultivating on the hill behind the village.
Hearing that the villagers had returned, they all hurried back.
When Shi Hao saw his older brother, he threw himself at him as usual.
The two brothers collided with a dull grunt, and Shi Teng was nearly knocked flying by Shi Hao.
His bones ached all over.
It seemed the boy had grown stronger again.
Shi Hao beamed with delight. "Big Brother, you're finally back! I've been wanting you to see whether I've gotten stronger lately!"
As he spoke, he hurled a punch at Shi Teng.
Whoosh!
They had already been standing very close, and Shi Teng was completely unprepared.
Shi Hao's punch sent him flying straight away.
Thud!
Shi Teng's body slammed heavily into the ground.
What the fuck? This brat really knows how to show his respect!
Before Shi Teng could get up, Shi Hao unleashed the Green-Scaled Eagle Precious Art again, sending a Purple Blade hurtling toward him.
Shi Teng hurriedly rolled to the side.
The strike instantly blasted a deep crater into the ground.
"Fuck, you brat, you're actually serious! Then don't blame your big brother for showing no mercy!"
The Old Chief and the others kept their distance, watching from the sidelines with excitement stirring in their hearts.
Shi Hao had always idolized his older brother and kept declaring that he would cultivate hard.
Every day, he sought someone out for a match.
At first, Shi Tianba, Shi Sky Leopard, Skinny Monkey, and the other children had used the cultivation methods Shi Teng taught them to gang up on him, barely managing to fight Shi Hao to a draw.
In less than three days, even six or seven children together could no longer withstand three of his moves.
Finding that boring, Shi Hao began challenging adults such as Shi Linhu.
At first, the adults had not taken him seriously. They had even worried about how they would explain themselves to Shi Teng if they hurt Shi Hao.
Instead, those battle-hardened adults ended up getting soundly beaten by Shi Hao every day.
In the end, they could only hide from Shi Hao each day.
They were terrified that he would challenge them.
The Fire Qilin suffered the worst. Shi Hao found that no one in the village was a match for him.
Shi Teng had also instructed him not to leave the village without his permission, so he could only set his sights on the Fire Qilin.
The poor Fire Qilin, a dignified Hybrid Qilin, was chased all over the village by a little brat.
Now everyone's eyes were fixed on the two brothers, hoping Shi Teng would teach the boy a proper lesson.
Yet without using precious arts, the brothers were actually trading blows evenly.
Shi Teng was secretly astonished as well. The Ancient Desolate Sacred Body really is incredible. He gets a hundred times the results for half the effort.
This boy is only five, yet he's already this strong. If he learns a few powerful precious arts to strengthen himself, won't he be able to match me?
Then again, he is the Desolate Heaven Emperor who stands alone across the ages!
Shi Hao grew fiercer as the fight went on, practically unleashing every move he knew, while Shi Teng was clearly holding back.
Shi Hao said huffily, "Big Brother, if you don't use your real strength, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Shi Teng chuckled. "Oh? Little One hasn't even been weaned yet, but he's already talking so big!"
Shi Hao lifted the milk bottle at his waist and took several great gulps of beast milk before raising his voice. "Watch out, Big Brother!"
Shi Hao had grown a few years older, and his speech was much clearer than before.
With Shi Teng's guidance, though he was only five, he already spoke and behaved like an older child.
With a slight stir of Shi Hao's will, the phantom of a Two-Headed Fire Rhinoceros enveloped him, its sharp horns immediately charging toward Shi Teng.
Shi Teng's brows shifted slightly. Not bad. This boy even got his hands on the Two-Headed Fire Rhinoceros's precious art.
It's only an ordinary precious art, but extra skills are no burden!
Shi Teng did not dodge. He reached out with one hand and pressed down on Shi Hao's charging Two-Headed Fire Rhinoceros precious art.
Seeing his older brother block it so effortlessly, Shi Hao suddenly let out a furious roar!
He exerted all his strength, the powerful force pushing Shi Teng several steps backward.
Mostly because the ground was too slippery.
Shi Teng straightened and abruptly exerted force with his right hand. The Two-Headed Fire Rhinoceros precious art shattered at once.
Shi Hao did not pause for an instant. He unleashed the Green-Scaled Eagle Precious Art again, a bird's cry piercing the sky as he lunged at Shi Teng once more.
Shi Teng's expression shifted slightly, and an imposing gleam burst from his eyes.
"Little One, today your big brother will teach you your first lesson. Beyond every sky lies another sky, and beyond every master stands someone greater. Never grow arrogant on the path of cultivation!
"Getting beaten by your own big brother is far better than getting beaten by someone else!"
Shi Teng's right arm instantly burst into flames and became covered in fiery-red scales. He met Shi Hao's Green-Scaled Eagle Precious Art head-on with a Qilin Arm strike.
Bang!
With just one punch, Shi Hao was sent flying.
Everyone nodded slightly. Shi Teng was still the stronger boy.
Just as everyone thought this free match was over, Shi Teng leaped up again and kicked Shi Hao flying.
Shi Hao slammed heavily into the ground once more.
Everyone's eyes flickered. Little One was only five. Wasn't Shi Teng being a little too heavy-handed?
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