Dark Blood Path

The exotic basilisk recondensed the water stream and unleashed a tumultuous spiral wave.

Xiao Yu used his eyes of insight to discover the danger in time. He judged the direction of the attack and awkwardly evaded the spiraling cone of water. Then, propelled by the force of the attack’s current, he and Han Kexin surged out of the river, and the two could finally take a breath. The exotic basilisk chased them all the way, and when they turned to look back, Du Tao and the others were nowhere in sight. They were unaware of how far they had traveled down the river.

“Release me; you should be able to flee on your own. This beast seems most effective in water combat, and once it touches land, it may not pose much of a threat to you.”

Han Kexin was thoroughly submerged, yet she remained composed, taking only a few deep breaths as soon as she emerged from the water and promptly holding her breath upon re-submerging. Her demeanor remained remarkably calm throughout. She noted that Xiao Yu was no match for the exotic basilisk in an underwater battle and quickly thought of a way out.

However, Xiao Yu remained expressionless and spoke nonchalantly, “Don’t fret about it; I know what I’m doing.”

Han Kexin, who knew Xiao Yu well enough, was not surprised by his words but was still deeply moved. Despite being pushed to the brink of despair, he refused to give up on others and spoke with such conviction that no one could refute. This unwavering spirit was why Han Kexin trusted him completely with her own life.

Xiao Yu withdrew his blade and embraced Han Kexin with one arm. Then a scorching heat radiating from his other hand quickly generated a cloud of steam that enveloped them both.

Crash!

The blooming waves splashed broken beads of water everywhere!

The exotic basilisk, resembling a dragon, slithered swiftly through the water with its long body. It recklessly traversed with ease, moving at an extreme speed as it left a trail of foamy waves behind. Suddenly, as it approached, it burst out, causing a deafening roar that sent ripples through the river. A massive wave rolled up, and the giant black basilisk, like a mythical monster, bellowed endlessly while riding the waves.

This might have sounded cumbersome to say, yet everything happened in a matter of seconds!

The ten-meter tall wave was like a collapsing city wall while the ferocious half-exposed basilisk surfing in the water bared its teeth and claws, ready to devour the two of them in one bite. Facing the confrontation, Xiao Yu stood expressionless, with one arm holding Han Kexing and the other hand conjuring a steaming fireball. The steam rose and enveloped the area, giving off an aura of serenity as if a fairy had descended in this land—calm and fearless, contrasting sharply with the raging wave.

“Roar!” Impatient from the long chase, the exotic basilisk gathered water droplets in its mouth, ready to launch its final attack along with the massive wave. At that moment, a red mass flew out of the water and attached itself to the monster’s head like an octopus, covering its only eye—it was the mutated slime. The moment the mutated slime succeeded in its surprise assault, it immediately sprayed a stream of highly toxic acid into the monster’s eye.

The highly corrosive acid directly targeted the basilisk’s most vulnerable parts, causing it to scream in agony and halt its attack. Xiao Yu’s eyes flashed brightly, and with a light wave of his right hand, the blazing fireball spun in the palm of his hand. Then, under the control of his spiritual power, the flaming ball was unleashed, and it flew straight toward the exotic basilisk.

The next second…

The huge waves grew overwhelming, and the rushing water flowed over the sky, drowning everything in an instant!

This was no ordinary wave; it held potent, water-attributed magic power. As a result, both Xiao Yu and Han Kexin felt as though they were trampled by a rhinoceros, their bones on the verge of breaking. Han Kexin, who was slightly weaker, almost passed out.

There was a brief moment of stillness.

“boom!”

A deafening explosion echoed through the river, causing the turbulent waters to overflow on both sides, flooding the grasslands and woods. The violent fire attribute power spread in layers, causing a huge amount of water vapor to rise in its wake and shrouding the forest in smoke, creating a fairyland-like appearance.

Taking advantage of the turbulent current, Xiao Yu finally retreated to the shore. His heart was finally at ease when he jumped out of the water and stepped on the ground with both feet. But, while he breathed a long sigh of relief, Xiao Yu also felt sore all over, experiencing a burst of unusual fatigue.

Han Kexin was taken aback. Despite facing such extreme adversity, he remained calm and composed. In the previous battle, he had discreetly unleashed the mutated slime early on and was evading purposefully, appearing to retreat in a sorry state, but in reality, he was biding his time for the perfect opportunity. He wouldn’t act unless necessary, but when the time was right, and the exotic basilisk was caught off guard, he struck with ferocity, turning the tide of the battle in a single blow!

Xiao Yu was entangled with the monster basilisk in the water for half an hour, used bullet time several times at critical moments, and then used the blast flame ability; the spiritual power stored in the spirit bracelet was nearly depleted, and the blow of the heavy wave exhausted him, basically rendering him immobile for a second.

Looking at the steaming river surface, which had a lot of minced meat floating on it, as well as scale pieces and even a forelimb of the exotic basilisk, Han Kexin inquired, “Is it dead?”

Having yet to absorb the essence, Xiao Yu felt a sense of unease, and his expression changed involuntarily. Finally, he warned, “Be careful; it might still be alive!”

As if to confirm his words, just as he finished speaking, a black figure emerged from the river, which had barely started to calm down. The one-eyed beast lunged at Xiao Yu in anger….though now blind, it could still pinpoint their direction, meaning it relied on more than just its eyes to target its prey.

Xiao Yu was taken aback, he was unarmed at the moment, and it was too late to take out the blade from the ring!

Han Kexin quickly made a decisive decision at that moment and pushed Xiao Yu away with both hands. She stepped forward and faced the giant basilisk head-on. The ring in her hand shone a brilliant red as the monster swallowed her whole.

boom–!

A dull and powerful explosion echoed as the head of the exotic basilisk suddenly bulged, and a massive hole was blasted through a certain spot on the back of its neck. It let out a mournful cry as half of its body plunged into the water and the other half crashed heavily onto the shore. The ground shook, and dark red blood flowed from under its body, quickly coloring the surrounding grass a deep red hue.

A stream of energy flew out of the corpse and was absorbed by Xiao Yu.

A flash of light appeared in Xiao Yu’s hand as he unsheathed his blade and slashed open the beast’s massive jaw. Han Kexin was inside, her body covered in wounds and looking mangled and bloody, close to losing her human form. But, unfortunately, she failed to advance. This was mainly because part of the basilisk’s energy had been absorbed by Xiao Yu, hindering her progress.

Xiao Yu helped her up and said worriedly, “Miss Han…”

“Don’t worry; I won’t die.”

Han Kexin moved her long eyelashes, opened her eyes, and smiled faintly. Her face was smeared with blood and as pale as paper. On the other hand, her smile was full of a very peculiar charm, and Xiao Yu’s heart was mesmerized by a type of amorous emotion, which made his heart quiver.

“Blood Sacrifice!”

The exotic basilisk blood was immediately absorbed, and Han Kexin’s bloodied state, which might have killed an ordinary person seven or eight times over, healed at a rate visible to the naked eye. Her naked body, which could make any man’s heart race, was fully shown to Xiao Yu in about two minutes of time.

“I’m fine.” Han Kexin was still very weak and could only walk with Xiao Yu’s support, “Unfortunately, I couldn’t evolve.”

Xiao Yu comforted: “There will be future opportunities for advancement; you don’t need to risk your life.”

Han Kexin shot him a flirty yet resentful look and spoke, “Who is willing to risk their lives? If not for you, would I have done so? Hmph, what a heartless guy!”

Xiao Yu smiled bitterly before realizing a problem. Han Kexin’s body was still stained with blood, but her hot and delicate figure was completely naked in front of him, with straight, beautiful legs, plump and round buttocks, and a small, serpentine waist highlighting her curves. Her bulging, proud, and full snowy peaks were within full view as well. Her face was pale and haggard, giving people a feeling of weakness and frailty, but she acted coquettish like a wilting flower that could bloom at any moment.

It was challenging for any living man in the world to keep a tranquil heart amidst such circumstances.

Right then, Han Kexin noticed a slight shift in Xiao Yu’s gaze and detected evasiveness in his demeanor. Then, leaning forward deliberately, she spoke with a mix of anger and amusement, “I have stripped naked in front of you for the second time… You are the only one who has seen my body. If I can’t get married, you have to take responsibility.”

Xiao Yu’s upper body submerged into the water, but because he felt too heavy and battered, his body weighed down on his swimming abilities. At this moment, he was nearly naked; their bodies were in close proximity as he tried to maintain his balance. Xiao Yu gazed at the quivering chest in front of him, taking in the majestic fullness, and felt his own heart quicken.

This woman is growing more and more flirtatious and daring.

Xiao Yu rummaged through the remains of the exotic basilisk and discovered several intermediate soul gems and three pieces of equipment.

The first item was named “Water Driving Robe,” a middle-grade white piece of equipment engraved with a first-rank “Magic Defence”. It featured a passive skill that allowed the wearer to swim freely in water, much like a fish.

Han Kexin had already washed all the dirt and blood off her body with water, and when she walked up naked, Xiao Yu directly threw the robe over and asked her to put it on.

The second item was a piece of armor called “Basilisk Scale Battle Armor,” a middle-grade white piece of equipment engraved with a first-rank “Physical Protection” magic circle and an unranked “Power Rebound” magic circle. It was a formidable armor, far superior to the one Xiao Yu had previously worn but lost in the last battle. Without hesitation, he put it on immediately.

The third item was a ring called “Waterwall Ring,” a middle-grade white magic item that could cast a second-rank “Water Barrier” spell, covering a three-square meter area. In areas abundant with water, such as near rivers and lakes, the range of the barrier could double or even triple in size. Like Han Kexin’s “Blast Flame Ring” and Jiang Xiaowen’s “Ring of spikes,” this ring required recharging after 48 hours of each use.

This was a unique defensive magic item with a second-rank “Water Barrier” spell, capable of resisting formidable second-rank magic attacks like the blast flame skill, making it a lifesaver in critical moments.

Han Kexin donned the Water Driving Robe, an aqua-blue garment made of an unknown smooth and refreshing material. The robe was adorned with intricate magic lines and was perfectly suited to women, accentuating their figure. Despite the loose fit, Han Kexin’s curves, particularly her prominent bust, were still noticeable and tantalizing to the imagination.

Xiao Yu gazed at her a bit longer.

Han Kexin immediately beamed a sly smile and asked, “Am I beautiful?”

Xiao Yu turned his head away, “Xiaowen will arrive shortly; let’s go to the other side and wait.”