"Boss Chu, you didn't buy a fake map, did you?" Xiao Wu added.
She had spent so long in the human world, yet had never heard of two other continents.
"We'll talk about that later."
Chu Feng did not intend to reveal the matter of the Sun Moon Continent and Star Luo Continent now.
He would deal with those two continents later.
Chu Feng tapped their location on the map with a stick, then looked up at the Sky Azure Bull Python. "Just control the Soul Beasts around this lake. You can do that, right?"
The Sky Azure Bull Python nodded slightly.
"No problem, but what can you do with such a tiny area?"
The area he had circled was only twenty kilometers in diameter.
To the Sky Azure Bull Python, it could cover that distance simply by turning over.
What could it possibly be used for?
It even felt a little resentful.
It wondered whether Chu Feng was looking down on it, thinking it could not even control a larger area.
"This area is enough for now."
"Any larger, and it would be hard to keep Spirit Hall from noticing."
Spirit Hall was not far from the Star Dou Great Forest and frequently monitored movements here.
If they caused a major disturbance, Spirit Hall would turn its gaze toward them.
Revealing his trump cards now and contending with Spirit Hall was not a good choice.
When it was time to turtle, he still had to turtle.
"In a few days, some people will come here. Your main job will be to keep them safe," Chu Feng continued.
The Sky Azure Bull Python gave Chu Feng a long look, then nodded in agreement.
"All right, it's settled, then. I won't stay here. I'll be heading off."
"I'll leave these three Soul Beasts of mine with you for now."
With everything settled, Chu Feng intended to head back.
As for the Spirit-Devouring Rat and the other two Soul Beasts, he did not intend to put them back inside his body.
Ever since forming their contracts, these three Soul Beasts had never romped around in the wild as they had today.
Besides, Contract Soul Beasts could travel far from their masters.
Seeing Chu Feng about to leave, Xiao Wu was a little bewildered.
How had Boss Chu forgotten her? She wanted to leave too.
"Boss Chu, I'm going back with you," Xiao Wu hurriedly called out.
Chu Feng stopped and waved a hand. "Stay with Da Ming and Er Ming for a while first. You're their family. They look like they've really missed you."
Hearing Chu Feng's words, the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape nodded in agreement.
Exactly.
Listen to that. We're your family too, Sister Xiao Wu.
You can't forget us just because you've made friends.
The Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape suddenly found Chu Feng much more pleasing to the eye.
This human is good.
"Besides, with you here, you can help look after my people when they arrive."
"Someone will come tomorrow. Stay here for a day or two before heading back."
After all, this would be his subordinates' first time coming to the Star Dou Great Forest. They needed Xiao Wu's help as a guide.
Xiao Wu pursed her lips at his words.
Boss Chu had put it that way, and she really had been away from Da Ming and Er Ming for some time.
"All right, I'll stay for two days before going back."
"But Boss Chu, you absolutely have to send word back that I'm safe."
"I'm afraid Sister Rongrong and the others will worry."
Hearing Xiao Wu say that, Chu Feng chuckled. "Are you afraid Rongrong and the others will worry, or that your Third Brother will worry?"
This little girl was still putting on an act.
Oh no, how did Boss Chu know?
Seeing that Chu Feng had seen through her thoughts, Xiao Wu's little face flushed peach pink.
"No, I'm also afraid Third Brother will worry."
"All right, save those words for Little San when you see him." Chu Feng waved a hand.
Ah, the sour stink of romance.
How old was Xiao Wu, for Tang San to dare make a move on her?
Where's the Lightning Dharma King? Zap him for me!
Huh, wait.
Speaking of Tang San, although he had already had Dai Mubai and the others take him away...
Given Tang San's feelings for Xiao Wu, he would definitely run back into the Star Dou Great Forest to rescue her.
No, I have to hurry and save this Tang San-that big fool.
"I'm leaving." He did not mention Tang San, or Xiao Wu would definitely insist on coming along.
With a few flickers, Chu Feng disappeared into the dense forest.
The Sky Azure Bull Python looked in the direction Chu Feng had left, then at the Spirit-Devouring Rat and the other two beasts playing freely beside the lake, feeling somewhat dazed.
In less than an hour, he had actually reached an agreement to cooperate with a human.
How bizarre.
"Sister Xiao Wu, tell us about this 'Boss Chu' of yours."
It needed to understand Chu Feng properly, in the hope of gaining the upper hand in their next conversation.
"Let me tell you, Boss Chu is amazing. He..."
As Xiao Wu spoke of how amazing Chu Feng was, she had no idea that the Third Brother she missed so dearly was facing the greatest crisis of his life.
Deep in the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest, a damp, bloody smell hung in the air, and purple-black blood spattered the interwoven branches and leaves.
With a rustling sound, a Man Faced Demon Spider slowly crawled out of the bushes, its eight little purple eyes flashing with bloodthirsty, chilling light as it watched the human before it.
Tang San's pupils contracted slightly, and a bitter smile appeared on his face. He could barely hold the Clear Sky Hammer steady.
His all-out strike just now had actually only left a few wounds on this Soul Beast.
To save Xiao Wu, he had secretly slipped away from the group heading back.
Following the trail left by the Titan Giant Ape, he had entered the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.
He knew that the deeper he went into the Star Dou Great Forest, the more dangerous it became.
So even while hurrying along, he had remained utterly alert.
Yet this Man Faced Demon Spider had still ambushed him.
What left Tang San even more helpless was that this Man Faced Demon Spider was definitely no young specimen.
His overall strength had improved greatly over the past month or so.
Even if his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul was countered by this Man Faced Demon Spider, he should not have been driven into a corner.
He had already used every move he had, and in his desperation, he had even slammed the Clear Sky Hammer into this Man Faced Demon Spider's weak point.
Yet he had only inflicted minor injuries on it.
Now he could only use the Zhuge Shooting Crossbow to keep attacking the Man Faced Demon Spider's weak points.
Tang San pressed a hand over the wound at his waist, where black blotches had already appeared.
This Man Faced Demon Spider's legs were venomous.
He put away his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul. It was no longer of any use.
"I can't give up yet. Xiao Wu is still waiting for me." Tang San braced himself and struggled to his feet.
He could not fall yet. He absolutely could not die here.
Xiao Wu was still waiting for him to save her.
Tang San spurred his Blue Silver Grass into motion, wrapping layer upon layer around the Man Faced Demon Spider's body and long legs.
He wanted to restrain it for a while.
But the moment the Blue Silver Grass touched the venom coating the Man Faced Demon Spider's skin, it rotted and withered.
The Man Faced Demon Spider looked at the Blue Silver Grass on its legs, angry flashes shining in its little eyes.
To it, Tang San's act of releasing a skill despite knowing it was useless against it was a provocation.
Human, I acknowledge your courage.
Now taste the might of this Man Faced Demon Spider.
The Man Faced Demon Spider opened its mouthparts, and a vast purple-black web laden with neurotoxin swept toward Tang San, blotting out the sky.
Tang San had intended to dodge, but a searing pain suddenly spread throughout his body, and numbness raced along his meridians. Even running the Mysterious Heaven Skill at full speed could not suppress it.