Chapter 932: The Ferocious Beast Qiongqi
Carefree Mountain Villa had many taverns and tea houses standing side by side, most of which were quite noisy.
However, in one particular tavern, it was exceptionally quiet. The tavern was spacious, but there were not many seats—only eight tables in total. Even these eight tables were not fully occupied, with many seats left empty.
As for the people in this tavern, they were all uniformly young, both men and women, each possessing an extraordinary aura.
These youths sat in groups of two or three, whispering about something, seemingly each having their own circle.
At this moment, a series of footsteps echoed through the quiet tavern. Several people looked up and glanced toward the entrance, where they saw the Hua siblings walking in together. However, beside the Hua siblings were two other figures: one was a man with a slightly sallow complexion, and the other was actually a demon beast—the ferocious beast Qiongqi.
"An ancient ferocious beast?" someone murmured. Immediately, the youths in the tavern turned their curious gazes over, their eyes locking onto Qiongqi. It was indeed an ancient ferocious beast, Qiongqi, and it was even a Heavenly Demon.
As for Lin Feng beside Qiongqi, he seemed to be directly ignored by the crowd. Many people casually glanced at him before shifting their gaze away, not paying him any attention at all.
"Brother Hua, where did you find this ferocious beast?" a youth in the tavern called out to the Hua young man.
The Hua young man shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "This ferocious beast Qiongqi is not mine; it is the demon beast companion of my friend Brother Lin beside me."
"His?" This time, Lin Feng did attract some attention, not because of himself, but because he basked in Qiongqi's glory.
"It's you again." At this moment, a cold voice rang out, carrying a hint of chill.
Lin Feng slowly turned his gaze and landed on one person—Heavenly Dew Young Master.
"I was just thinking, why is it you again? You're really like a stubborn ghost that won't leave," Lin Feng said with a faint smile. Heavenly Dew Young Master stared at Lin Feng, his gaze growing colder and colder, as if he wanted to attack Lin Feng at any moment and kill him.
Seeing this, the crowd revealed an interested expression. It seemed that Heavenly Dew Young Master had a grudge against Lin Feng, and since Lin Feng was brought in by the Hua young man, this made things a bit intriguing.
In this mere Qian Domain, there was actually a brat at the Second Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm who dared to be so disrespectful to Heavenly Dew Young Master.
"Brother Hua, what is the meaning of this?" Heavenly Dew Young Master said coldly. Last time, this Hua young man had protected Lin Feng, and now he was actually hanging out with Lin Feng again—how utterly outrageous.
"Heavenly Dew Young Master, Brother Lin is my friend. I brought him here to meet some talented youths. There's no need for you to be so hostile," the Hua young man said with a smile. Then he led Lin Feng to one of the six-person tables, where two people were already seated. The Hua siblings, Lin Feng, and Qiongqi filled the remaining four seats.
"Brother Lin, let me introduce you. This is Brother Xue, and this is Brother Han," the Hua young man said, pointing to the two at the table. The other two merely nodded faintly at Lin Feng, very casually, and only did so out of respect for the Hua young man, Hua Changfeng. Then their gazes fell back on the ferocious beast Qiongqi. Clearly, Lin Feng was far less attractive than Qiongqi.
"Brother Lin is quite fortunate to have obtained an ancient ferocious beast like Qiongqi as a demon beast companion," Brother Xue said with a faint smile, his tone not without a hint of sarcasm.
Lin Feng smiled noncommittally. Looking at these people, each full of vigor and imposing, with cultivations at least at the Third Layer of Heavenly Martial Realm, none of them were simpletons. In front of him, they seemed to feel a sense of superiority.
"I've always been lucky, but Brother Xue comes from a big place, so your luck should be better than mine," Lin Feng said lightly, casually, which made Brother Xue take another look at him, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"Heh heh." Hua Changfeng seemed to sense the awkward atmosphere and chuckled lightly, saying to Lin Feng, "Brother Lin, the people at the other tables are also talented individuals. Let me introduce you; it's good to get acquainted."
"Brother Hua, what qualifications does this person have to associate with us?"
At this moment, from Heavenly Dew Young Master's table, one person spoke sarcastically, with a rhetorical tone.
"Exactly. Hua Changfeng, you should understand the principle that dragons befriend dragons and snakes befriend snakes. What do you mean by bringing a snake into a group of dragons?" another person said sarcastically. "This person only has a decent demon beast. Could it be that Hua Changfeng you've taken a liking to this Qiongqi and deliberately brought this person here?"
"A waste like him doesn't deserve to be here," Heavenly Dew Young Master said even more directly, sneering coldly.
"Dragons befriend dragons and snakes befriend snakes—well said. Heavenly Dew Young Master, you are arrogant and look down on everyone, yet you were repeatedly humiliated a few days ago. Now you can still maintain your lofty posture. I admire that. The people who hang out with you, heh..." Lin Feng smiled faintly and said no more.
"Watch your mouth," the person who had spoken earlier spat out a cold voice upon hearing Lin Feng's words. Heavenly Dew Young Master's face also turned quite ugly, as Lin Feng had struck a nerve.
"A bunch of trash like this can still show off here. Is there no one left in the Eight Wastelands Ten Domains and Nine Abyss Twelve Kingdoms?" Qiongqi spat out a voice, causing those people's expressions to stiffen slightly.
"What a beast, actually knowing how to defend its master," that person said coldly, staring at Qiongqi.
Qiongqi's eyes flashed with a cold gleam, its fierce gaze fixed on the other, making him feel an intense chill.
"Hua Changfeng thinks so highly of you, even bringing you here. Then let's see what qualifications you have," that person sneered. With a wave of his hand, the wine glass in his hand spun rapidly toward Lin Feng, the wine inside turning into countless icy blades shooting at Lin Feng.
"Buzz!" A ball of flame appeared in the void, covering the wine glass and icy blades, instantly melting them.
Lin Feng stood up, looking at that person with a cold smile. "If you want to fight, let's go outside. The space here is too small. Heavenly Dew Young Master is a waste, so you're probably not much better."
With that, Lin Feng stood up first and walked outside.
"Kill him," Heavenly Dew Young Master reminded that person. The person nodded slightly, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes. Kill him, then seize the ferocious beast. How dare a mere beast act so arrogantly?
The crowd filed outside, their expressions showing interest. This sickly-looking man brought by Hua Changfeng seemed quite proud. Let's see what qualifications he had to be so arrogant in front of them.
Soon, everyone gathered on the open ground outside the tavern. People from other taverns saw the commotion and also showed interest, coming over. They immediately recognized Lin Feng. This guy had dared to clash with Heavenly Dew Young Master six days ago, and now he was provoking Heavenly Dew Young Master's group again. Those who hung out with Heavenly Dew Young Master were no simpletons—many were even disciples of Martial Emperors with powerful talents. That was why they all looked down on Lin Feng.
"Let me handle this," Qiongqi said to Lin Feng in a cold voice, staring at that person. How dare he insult the Great Emperor? He was asking for death.
"Hmm?" Lin Feng was startled, then nodded and said, "Alright."
This guy was now a Heavenly Demon. Lin Feng wondered how terrifying his strength had become. He wanted to see if he could fight that Third Layer Heavenly Martial Realm guy.
"A mere beast dares to show off. I'll capture you first, then kill your master. From now on, you'll serve me," the youth sneered. But with a soft sound, Qiongqi's massive flaming wings spread open, releasing a terrifying ferocious aura.
With a flap of its wings, Qiongqi's body shot forward.
"So fast!" The crowd's eyes narrowed. Qiongqi seemed to turn into a fiery red light, its speed incredibly swift, impossible to even see clearly.
"Looking for a beating," that person snorted. His palms struck out fiercely, the overwhelming palm force shaking the space.
"Roar!"
A terrifying beast roar shook the crowd's eardrums, making them unsteady on their feet. The roar seemed to shake their very souls. Even the attacking person's body stiffened slightly. A booming sound rang out, and then they saw the palm imprint shatter as Qiongqi's massive body pounced toward him.
"Roar!" A ball of flame spewed from Qiongqi's mouth, instantly engulfing the entire space in fire. That person's body and Qiongqi disappeared together into the flames.
"Beast, you're asking for death!" A cold shout came from within the flames, which flickered and swayed unsteadily. But in just an instant, everything calmed down.
"Hmm?" Many people's eyes narrowed. The terrifying flames vanished, and then they stared in shock at the scene before them. Qiongqi's huge beastly hoof was stepping on the youth's body, its fierce mouth stained with a trace of blood, its eyes so cold.
As for the youth, his head seemed twisted, lying limply in a pool of blood.
"Ferocious beast!" The crowd's eyes stiffened. Truly a ferocious beast!