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Chapter 251: 6th Rank Beast
Chapter 251: 6th Rank Beast
"When did this happen?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng's pupils dilated involuntarily.
He seemed completely unaware that Ye Ying had made her move.
"It was right when we were leaving the exit."
Ye Ying turned her head, gazing forward once more.
"I pierced his heart with a steel needle. Within a minute or two, he'll suffocate to death. By now, he must have realized something is wrong."
Jiang Cheng nodded silently in response.
If it was just envy and jealousy, it would be fine, but the thought of harming others had already crossed their minds.
If he had any thoughts of sympathy or pity, he would be demeaning himself.
In fact, he had also considered taking the initiative, but as a newcomer, he wanted to keep a low profile and avoid trouble.
"And after that?"
"Don't worry, there's no evidence they can use against us."
Ye Ying spoke calmly, "Besides, those people won't bother us just because of an ordinary person."
Jiang Cheng acknowledged with a sound, his gaze shifting to the window.
Indeed, in this era, the lives of ordinary people were as insignificant as grass.
Even if they were Primordial Energy Warriors, they were still just slightly better than the common folk.
Take the Supreme from Stormhold, for instance; he was just a dog raised by the Horned Clan, to be slaughtered and eaten whenever they wished.
To truly control one's destiny, one might have to become the ruler of the universe.
Afterward, the two found a restaurant.
They handed over the wild rabbit they had caught earlier to the kitchen, paid a processing fee, and within an hour, a delicious braised rabbit dish was served.
Despite being a woman, Ye Ying had quite an appetite.
After finishing their meal, the two got back in the car and drove towards the exit of the camp.
At the exit, there were still many idle-looking individuals closely monitoring the incoming and outgoing vehicles.
Fortunately, after driving some distance, there were no suspicious vehicles following them.
Jiang Cheng guessed it was because Ye Ying had taken care of that man.
If she hadn't, there might be several cars chasing them right now.
"Sooner or later, this day would come."
"Once or twice is fine, but after several times, they'll definitely keep an eye on us."
"Mhm."
Jiang Cheng nodded in agreement.
Indeed, he and Ye Ying were a small team, unlike other adventure squads that had two or three vehicles.
Moreover, with the two of them making multiple trips daily and the tires being so flat, it was only a matter of time before they attracted attention.
If they went out once a day or even once every two or three days, they could significantly reduce the chances of being noticed.
However, doing so would make it even more challenging to save up ten million.
"If they want to keep an eye on us, let them."
Jiang Cheng smiled slightly.
"We're just worried that no one will deliver money to us."
"Exactly."
A glint flashed in Ye Ying's eyes.
She had just broken through to the sixth rank and was concerned about finding opportunities to showcase her abilities on this journey.
Once the camp's silhouette was no longer visible in the rearview mirror, Ye Ying steered the wheel and drove into the wilderness.
Although the beasts in the mountains were countless, there were still limits near the foot of the mountain.
This time, she chose a different direction.
It seemed like good fortune was upon them.
Not long after they started driving, they spotted a beast.
However, this silhouette was unusually large.
Its body length was almost five meters, and its height was nearly two meters. Standing there, it was even bigger than the pickup truck they were driving.
(End of Chapter)"That's a Double-Horned Rhino, a 6th Rank Beast."
Nightingale spoke up.
"A 6th Rank Beast."
Jiang Cheng's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Half a million spirit stones!" he exclaimed.
His gaze fixed on the creature in the distance. It resembled a rhinoceros, but with two horns on its head, each horn nearly a meter long.
This was probably why it was called the Double-Horned Rhino.
However, upon seeing the thick armor-like hide on its body, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but doubt if his heavy sniper rifle could truly kill such a beast.
"The Double-Horned Rhino is valuable, especially its horns, which are precious medicinal ingredients. But among 6th Rank Beasts, it's one of the hardest to deal with."
Nightingale explained, "Its speed is among the fastest of the beasts. Its defense can even rival that of a 7th Rank Beast. Forget about your sniper rifle, even if you hit it with a more powerful 20mm cannon, it would only suffer minor injuries at most."
"But once this beast is attacked or injured, it will charge at the nearest enemy. Even if we shoot it and don't kill it, we might still be in danger. So, usually, when people encounter it, they choose to avoid it."
"So, we should give up then?"
"That's best."
Nightingale nodded.
As a 6th Rank Psychic, she knew she stood no chance against this 6th Rank Beast. While the Double-Horned Rhino's body could withstand the 20mm cannon, its eyes and nose were vulnerable spots that could be targeted to kill it.
However, this also carried great risk. After all, the beast weighed several tons, and a close-range charge could shatter bones. If it charged at full speed for a few seconds, reaching speeds of thirty to forty meters per second, the impact would be devastating.
Even if they could kill it, transporting such a massive creature would be challenging. They would have to drag it, but who knew what temptations might arise during the journey. By then, their strength might wane.
Considering all this, the risks outweighed the rewards.
The price of a 6th Rank Beast was at most half a million spirit stones. With Jiang Cheng's marksmanship, it was more feasible to hunt several 3rd or 4th Rank Beasts, just like they did earlier, without taking such high risks.
"Alright, let's give up then."
Jiang Cheng understood, feeling a bit reluctant but knowing his limits.
The pickup truck took a turn, avoiding the Double-Horned Rhino, and continued along the mountain's base.
After driving for half an hour, they spotted two Horned Sheep. Jiang Cheng shot and knocked one down, loading it into the truck's cargo area.
Driving further along the mountain's base for about ten minutes, another group of beasts appeared ahead.
"Look ahead! It's a 5th Rank Beast!"
Nightingale's voice carried excitement.
"What! A 5th Rank!"
Jiang Cheng's eyes widened as he looked forward.
In the distance, a group of beasts resembling wild boars came into view.
The largest among them was nearly three meters long, standing over a meter tall, its body covered in tough black hair, with tough bristles like needles. Its mouth revealed fangs, the smallest over a meter long, and the largest reaching two meters.
There were at least ten of them in total!
End of Chapter.
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