15. Vermillion Fire Fruit

"A Three-spotted Scorpio Tiger!"

This was a red creature whose body resembled that of a tiger. However, its tail was razor-sharp and looked similar to a scorpion's.

The Three-spotted Scorpio Tiger was a savage creature covered in fur as hard as metal, a dangerous opponent at the 3rd Order!

This wasn't something Lin Feng was sure he could defeat. Therefore, he briefly thought about retreating after discovering his new opponent.

However, just as Lin Feng saw the Three-spotted Scorpio Tiger, the latter also discovered his presence. The creature immediately turned its crimson eyes towards Lin Feng, releasing a loud roar as it stood up.

At this moment, from the corner of his eyes, Lin Feng spotted a crystal clear scarlet fruit below a tree that was right behind the creature. He could faintly smell a light fragrance emitted by the fruit.

"That's a high-tier superior-grade Vermillion Fire Fruit!"

As the fruit reflected in his eyes, Lin Feng gasped excitedly. To think that he would encounter something like this here, it seemed like today was his lucky day.

Lin Feng, of course, knew about this Vermillion Fire Fruit. It could be eaten to gain a fiery property in one's Qi. If he ate and successfully digested it, all his attacks would feel hot and most likely scald his opponent.

If he used core-grade or spirit-grade techniques, it might even create a fire. That effect was like a low-tier mortal-grade mystic art, and it was a passive ability on his Qi!

Lin Feng definitely couldn't miss it. This accidental discovery made his footsteps pause mid step. Seeing this, a murderous intent flashed across the Three-spotted Scorpio Tiger's eyes.

Releasing a low growl, it lept towards Lin Feng.

At this sight, Lin Feng hastily retreated, only to see the creature trampling over a tree, which had a girth as thick as his arm.

"Thump!"

As Lin Feng side stepped behind the creature, he threw a few blows in succession onto its body. The strength behind his blows sent the creature flying onto its back. However, it did not look like it took any damage.

"It has a tough hide… However, it can be defeated!" Lin Feng's eyes glinted with a ferocious light.

He knew that his strength was just slightly below this creature. However, his intelligence was higher.

"Roar!"

The Scorpion Tiger immediately jumped back on its feet and leaped into the air as it attempted to stomp on Lin Feng's chest with its thick, powerful paws.

"Pa Pa Pa…"

A potent smell assaulted Lin Feng's senses. Faced with such a ferocious incoming attack, he did not dare to take any chances.

Instantly, assumed the stance of another profound-grade martial art he knew. It was called the Sky Scattering Fist.

A boom resounded in the air, mixing with the tiger's angry roars as the paw and the fist met.

Immediately, the large and small figure were blown away in opposite directions. As Lin Feng crashed onto a tree, fresh blood spilled out from the corner of his mouth.

However, he quickly got back up. Any other cultivator at the 7th layer of Qi Gathering wouldn't be able to do it. The benefit of his body cultivation was clearly showing here.

Lin Feng checked his body and found that the tiger's earlier attack had left him with only external injuries.

Glancing ahead, he could see that the Three-spotted Scorpio Tiger was also injured.

"It has great reflexes and a greater strength than me... Tch, if only I could use spirit or earth-grade techniques, then this tiger wouldn't be of any problem to me!" Lin Feng clicked his tongue in frustration.

At this moment, the tiger roared and pounced at him again. Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a murderous light as he leaped ahead at maximum speed.

Lightning Dragon Steps!

This was the best movement-type martial art he could use at the moment. It was also a profound-grade technique. Neither his physique nor his Qi could support martial arts of higher grades.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Lin Feng was like a master dancer as he used spectacular moves to evade the tiger's dangerous attacks and cleverly land his own. However, instead of attacking all over, he was focusing on only one spot, the tiger's neck.

Boom! Boom!

Suddenly, the tiger's claws landed directly on Lin Feng's chest, sending excruciating pain through his whole body as the impact nearly caused him to lose consciousness.

However, Lin Feng gritted his teeth and remained firm despite his pain. He continued evading with Lightning Dragon Steps.

Finally, when the tiger's neck almost touched the ground as it was getting ready to pounce, he grabbed hold of its coat with his free hand, and used his weight to land a fatal chop on its neck.

Using the full power of his body as well as his Qi, he managed to create a deep cut with another one of his martial arts.

The tiger roared in desperation and tackled Lin Feng's body. He flew away due to the impact and landed hard on the ground, this time coughing some blood.

Such strength! Lin Feng's face turned pale white. His vision began to blur as he struggled to push himself onto his knees. The world around him spun, and his ears felt a little weird.

However, he managed to focus on what was happening around him. Standing up, he examined the tiger whose roars were getting softer and softer.

After some time passed by, the 3rd Order Vicious Beast stopped moving. He could see that the tiger now lay unconscious on the ground with a pool of crimson blood under its body.

He had killed it, finally! Lin Feng staggered towards the beast while rubbing his chest. His robes were tattered from the dangerous fight and he had lost all energy. However, it was worth the trouble for that Vermillion Fire Fruit!

Lin Feng kicked the corpse to one side and slowly arrived at the place where the fruit was. As he stared at the sparkling exterior of the fruit, an excited glint surfaced in his eyes.

Normally, one would only find them within the ancient deep forests. However, it wasn't that uncommon to find some in the periphery as well. After all, it was guarded by a 3rd Order Vicious Beast which only a half-step Essence Condensation Realm cultivators could defeat.

After Lin Feng carefully examined the fruit, he then stretched forward and grabbed it.

He then looked around. With the dead body of the tiger here, its bloody smell would definitely attract other beasts. It wasn't good to consume this Vermillion Fire Fruit here.

Lin Feng stored it in his spatial ring and turned around. He considered taking the body of the tiger as well, but then shook his head.

He didn't have any other storage method other than his ring. If he kept it there, the blood would spoil all his materials inside.

As Lin Feng had exhausted himself, he wanted to get back to the clan as quickly as possible. If he encountered any other beasts, that would spell doom for him. The tiger's body was large and it might slow him down on his way back.

Thus, Lin Feng left the corpse there and moved away. His speed was clearly slower than before, but hopefully he knew how to keep himself safe in such types of situations.