4 Nine Foot Mountain Range

Mu Linghan actually agreed?

Wasn't he afraid that after entering Nine Foot Mountain Range, that he would never leave it ever again?

Looking at Mu Linghan, whose face held a look of anticipation, Mu Ye's heart screamed out a warning to him.

Although Mu Hu was just a Rank 7 in Yuan Energy, he still surpassed Mu Linghan's realm, but Mu Hu was the one who had broken a hand and a leg by this trash! With that, Mu Ye didn't really believe the rumors of Mu Linghan being a completely useless trash.

"You're really looking for death." Mu Ye lowered his head and spat out those words after a cold snort.

There were many people looking in their direction.

After all, it was an open secret that these two did not get along at all.

Hearing that Mu Linghan actually agreed to team up with Mu Ye, many people were taken aback.

Mu Linghan was seriously not afraid of death!

But then, most of the people were focused on the Nine Foot Mountain Range in front of them, their eyes filled with eagerness to just move forward!

To them, the family trial was the most important thing right now!

In what seemed like an instant, many people entered the mountain range.

Except for a few people who were confident in their own strength, many of the others chose to form a group.

After all, although they were only going to be going through the trial at the edge of Nine Foot Mountain Range, if a Tier 1 beast were to appear, it would still take a great deal of effort to deal with it.

If one was unlucky enough to encounter a Tier 2 primordial beast, it would be even more dangerous. The reason was because only a Novice would be able to deal with it.

Mu Qinglan tilted her head and asked, "Aren't we going?" 

Mu Ye gritted his teeth. This kid, just wait till they entered the Nine Foot Mountain Range, then he would be able to let loose!

"Let's go!" 

Mu Ye waved his hand, and a few other people came along. Mu Qinglan passed a glance over them, and it looked to be the usual few underlings that followed Mu Ye around.

It seemed that Mu Ye really was planning to deal with her. 

Mu Qinglan's lips curled upwards into a smile.

'Well, let's see who gets the last laugh, then!'

***

The Nine Foot Mountain Range was a vast area, and it didn't take long for the team to split off and go their own way.

Mu Qinglan and Mu Ye's group also entered deeper into the mountain range.

Mu Qinglan was in front, and she didn't seem to be worried about the few people behind her making a move against her.

The people around them looked at Mu Ye with questioning glances, and Mu Yu shook his head with a gloomy look on his face.

This was just the beginning of the trial, and everyone knew that they were grouped with Mu Linghan. If something were to happen to Mu Linghan now, Mu Ye would be the first to get suspected.

So, they needed to find a good time… Nine Foot Mountain Range was a dangerous place after all, and if Mu Linghan was "accidentally" mauled by a primordial beast… Well, that wouldn't be their fault then, would it?

On the other hand, Mu Qinglan was looking around the forest with a trace of excitement on her features. 

She had really felt suffocated to death over the past three months, and today was a rare day for her to stretch her muscles!

Just as she thought about this, Mu Qinglan seemed to feel something and suddenly stopped, looking further into the distance from where she stood.

Mu Ye furrowed his brow, and when he heard the crunching of leaves, he also looked over.

Swoosh!

A white shadow leapt down from the tree as fast as lightning, landing right in front of the group and blocking off their path!

Some of them in the group looked up to see that it was a muscular-looking white tiger. There were two brown stripes on its forehead, and its cold, yellow eyes were fixed on these people.

"It's a Tier 2 primordial beast, a Brown Striped White Tiger!" 

The people behind Mu Ye were astonished. They never expected that the first primordial beast they encountered would be a Tier 2.

Mu Ye was not afraid on the inside. He had already managed to advance and became a Novice a few days ago, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to deal with this beast.

But…

Mu Ye glanced at Mu Linghan, then smiled coldly and said, "Mu Linghan, I'll leave you to deal with this Brown Striped White Tiger!" 

A Tier 2 primordial beast like this, even its physical strength was stronger than an average cultivator! Even if Mu Linghan didn't die, he would still be severely injured!

Who would have thought that once Mu Ye said this, Mu Linghan, who was originally in the forefront of the group, quietly took a few steps back and shrugged at them.

"I'm just 'trash' right now, so when it comes to dealing with primordial beast and all, it will obviously fall to you." 

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

Even Mu Ye was stunned. Looking at Mu Linghan's unperturbed face, Mu Ye was suddenly furious.

That guy was doing this on purpose!

He was about to curse, but then he saw Mu Linghan with a smile on his face, as if assigning the duties to them was a natural thing for him to do and said, "By the way, just a reminder that the strength of a Brown Striped White Tiger is slightly stronger than an average Tier 2 primordial beast. If you don't take action, I don't really care. But, all these brothers of yours will probably need to be buried together after." 

Naturally, Mu Ye knew this!

That's the reason he wanted Mu Linghan to fight first! Who would have expected this guy to be so cheeky?!

Just as he was about to say something in response, one of the juniors immediately exclaimed, "Big Brother, watch out!" 

Mu Ye was shocked at the yell, then felt a strong wind at his back and immediately turned around. The white tiger had leaped forward at some point while they had been talking!

He didn't have time to think so much, and instantly threw his fist forward!

"Eight Wind Fist!" 

Yuan Energy surged into his fist, and a strong gust of wind blew!

Bam!

He smashed his fist directly on the Brown Striped White Tiger's body!

The beast roared in pain, then swiped out a claw viciously!

By the time Mu Ye reacted, the white tiger was already extremely close to him, so when it swung its claw, Mu Yu realized that he wouldn't be able to dodge it!

He gritted his teeth, then forcefully threw out his other fist!

Riiiiip!

Something tore.

Bam!

The two met each other in a strong hit, and the fight concluded with one hit!

Mu Ye looked down and saw that the front of his shirt had been torn, and there was blood!

This Tier 2 Brown Striped White Tiger was really strong!

After Mu Ye had advanced and became a Novice, his physical strength had increased by a lot. But, he had only narrowly dealt with the Brown Striped White Tiger, and it had even drawn blood from him!

The white tiger was breathing heavily, and its eyes were red.

A man and a beast had actually come to a draw!

"Tsk. I thought you'd be more powerful once you advanced to Novice, but it turned out to be nothing more than that," Mu Qinglan said lazily. 

Mu Ye shot her an angry look, only to find the other playing leisurely with a thin branch in hand after saying that. Then, she plucked a leaf and placed it on her lips…

A clear whistle sound cut through the air instantly!

"You!"

Mu Ye's anger shot through the roof. He hadn't even finished what he set out to do, yet he was already injured. On the contrary, Mu Linghan still had the leisure to blow a leaf whistle!

After Mu Qinglan had finished with the leaf whistle, she placed the leaf between her lips and chewed on it slowly. A clear, fresh fragrance burst onto her tongue, and she raised her chin and said, "You'd better watch out for your own life first!" 

Swish!

The Brown Striped White Tiger pounced fiercely one again!

"What are you all in a daze for? Attack it!" Mu Ye shouted sternly, and those few dumbfounded juniors instantly reacted and rushed forward!

Several of the juniors moved in tandem, and the beast, who initially had the upper hand, was now at a disadvantage. 

Finally, Mu Ye lashed out with a heavy kick, landing it on the white tiger's abdomen before forming a sword out of Yuan Energy and cutting it down quickly!

Roar!

The Brown Striped White Tiger went down right away after being stabbed, and it wasn't long before it died.

Mu Ye stepped forward and cut open its head, and a white Yuan Core fell into his hand.

On the surface, two shallow lines were clear visible.

"Big Brother, you're really amazing! I can't believe you can already turn your Yuan Energy into a sword!"

"I heard that ordinary Novices are unable to do that, yet Big Brother can actually kill this Tier 2 primordial beast with a single sword. That's really impressive!" 

Mu Ye's felt a little better with compliments the juniors were showering on him.

With just this Tier 2 beast core, he would be able to gain an advantage in the family trial!

Just then, he turned his head to see Mu Linghan, who looked comfortable and unharmed compared to how wretched Mu Ye looked!

Mu Qinglan raised an eyebrow and smiled with what actually looked like a hint of sympathy in her eyes.

"I know you want to deal with me, but before that, it's better if you think about how to get out of here first." 

Mu Ye snorted coldly. "Stop playing the fool here! This time, you're—"

"B-Big Brother…" Someone choked out, trembling as he did, a strong fear in his voice.

"What is it now?!" 

Mu Ye turned to look impatiently, but was also immediately frozen to the spot.

Somehow at some unknown point in time, a Brown Striped White Tiger, one that was bigger than the previous one, had appeared next to the dead Brown Striped White Tiger!

Roar!

A hissing sound that was filled with sorrow and anger filled the air immediately, and a furious aura burst out from the beast!

It made Mu Ye and everyone else feel shocked all the way to their core.

However, that was not even the most frightening thing happening.

"Big Brother, o-over there!" 

Mu Ye looked over right away, and saw another few Brown Striped White Tigers approaching from their left as well!

He hurriedly looked around, and his blood froze instantly.

They had been surrounded by a group of Brown Striped White Tigers without them knowing!

All of them were Tier 2 primordial beast!

It was already extremely difficult to deal with one, and now there were so many of them surrounding Mu Ye and his group…

They… were definitely going to die here!

Mu Qinglan picked up another leaf and said lazily, "By the way, I forgot to tell you one more thing. These Brown Striped White Tigers…

"Tend to move in packs…"