Chapter 1246: Chapter 1245: Killing Intent Exposed

Shen Yunlong naturally rushed out too, with only one thought in mind: to seize this opportunity to perform well.

Shen Rushuang, however, wasn’t in much of a hurry. After all, her main objective this time was merely to eliminate Su Changfeng.

Also not in a hurry was Fourth-rank Expert Wang Junyi. After all, many people were heading to the outskirts of the Yuanqi Mountain Range. With his strength a bit higher now, he planned to venture further inside, so there was no need to rush.

"Shen Rushuang, what’s the matter, retreating before you’ve even started?" Wang Junyi walked over again. Clearly, over the years, he’d suffered a lot of grievances at Shen Rushuang’s place; otherwise, he wouldn’t keep flaunting in front of her.

But you can’t really blame Wang Junyi for showing off. For so many years, he had single-mindedly pursued Shen Rushuang, to the point that everyone in Tianshui City knew about it. Yet, Shen Rushuang had never even glanced at him, and he didn’t know how many people had mocked him openly or secretly.

Now that he had finally improved his strength, flaunting was only natural.

"What do you mean? Can’t I also go further inside the Yuanqi Mountain Range? Not many people go there, right? So, what’s there to be anxious about?" Shen Rushuang said.

"You?" Wang Junyi seemed surprised by Shen Rushuang’s intention, and after the initial shock, he couldn’t help but laugh: "Shen Rushuang, are you joking? Do you even know your rank? Aren’t you afraid of dying in there?"

"Whether I die or not, what does it have to do with you?" Shen Rushuang replied.

"Yes, whether you die really has nothing to do with me. I’m not the silly boy who used to chase after you. I just think you have no self-awareness at all." Wang Junyi laughed heartily.

Shen Rushuang’s face turned livid, her small face unsightly. She used to look down on Wang Junyi, but now, he could unrestrainedly mock her.

Such a change was something she found hard to accept.

Su Changfeng scowled at Wang Junyi, signaling for him to stop. It was getting tedious bragging over a woman; wasn’t it unnecessary to fuss so much? Not like a man at all.

Wang Junyi was startled and indeed didn’t dare to continue flaunting, quickly leaving.

After Wang Junyi left, Su Changfeng nonchalantly observed Shen Rushuang. He was aware of her intention to kill him. If she were to act, this hunting event would undoubtedly be the best opportunity.

Moreover, Shen Rushuang had mentioned planning to explore deeper into the Yuanqi Mountain Range. Given her strength, venturing to such places wasn’t a wise move. Thus, the only possibility Su Changfeng could think of was that Shen Rushuang’s plan was underway.

"To kill me, must you go to such lengths? If you’re not careful, you might really die here." Su Changfeng directly said to Shen Rushuang. By this point, there was no need for him to hide anything from her.

"Su Changfeng, when did you realize?" Shen Rushuang frowned and asked Su Changfeng.

Back when Su Changfeng mentioned Death Warriors, Shen Rushuang already felt uneasy, but she didn’t understand how Su Changfeng knew.

"I’ve known since I woke up," Su Changfeng said calmly. "When you agreed to marry me, it was only because I was comatose and could be easily manipulated. But you didn’t expect I’d wake up and become a variable in your plans, so it’s understandable you want to kill me."

"Of course, you’ve hesitated and tested me. If I’m not wrong, you wanted to see if I had any additional value. Perhaps this is another test; no matter if I have value, you wouldn’t lose anything."

Upon hearing this, Shen Rushuang was secretly alarmed. She never expected Su Changfeng to be so perceptive. But he’s just a worthless bum, how could he have such a sharp mind?

"Since you know everything, why did you still come?" Shen Rushuang asked coldly. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"I’ve never experienced a hunting event, so I’m curious. Even if there’s danger, isn’t there still you? If I really die, do you think you’d have a chance to leave? Dying with you might not be so bad, right?" Su Changfeng said with a smile. He knew of Shen Rushuang’s dislike for him, and he said this partly to get under her skin.

And as it turned out, it worked very well. The thought of possibly dying with Su Changfeng made Shen Rushuang feel quite averse. She was, after all, the distinguished daughter of the Shen Family. How could a bum like him be worthy of dying with her?

However, Shen Rushuang had long made up her mind that if she encountered a powerful exotic beast, she’d turn and run without looking back. With Su Changfeng ahead, her chances of escaping safely were quite high.

"Don’t worry, on your death anniversary, I’ll remember to burn two incense sticks for you," Shen Rushuang said.

By this time, near the Yuanqi Mountain Range, people from various cities had arrived. Many chose to look for exotic beasts on the outskirts of the Yuanqi Mountain Range. Actually, judging by the scene, even if there were exotic beasts, they’d surely stay hidden upon seeing the situation, lacking the courage to show themselves.

So, from the start, the majority of people were destined to be disappointed.

Su Changfeng couldn’t help but shake his head and said, "Everyone wants to become a Beast Tamer and gain higher status, yet they have no courage to take risks. What’s the point of coming then? It’s a complete waste of time!"

"Just trying their luck. If they’re lucky, it could change their life," Shen Rushuang said.

"But I’m curious, if an exotic beast really appeared, with such a scene, it would probably be a fierce scramble, right?" Su Changfeng asked curiously.

"Yes, once, because of a Two-star Beast, it led to thousands dying or getting injured," Shen Rushuang said.

Su Changfeng nodded but still had a question in mind, so he directly asked, "Apart from the hunting event, can people come in to find exotic beasts at other times?"

"Of course they can. But you know, these people have limited strength. If they were to come in alone, they’d need to bear considerable risks. So, even though they want to succeed easily, their lives are more important," Shen Rushuang replied.

Su Changfeng listened, unable to find words. It turned out so many people hoped for good luck to just fall on their heads. Apparently, whether on the Tianyuan Continent or his world, many people had the same mindset, hoping to gain without effort.

However, because the cultivation environment here is better, the overall strength is just a bit higher than back there.

As Su Changfeng delved deeper into understanding the Tianyuan Continent, he increasingly felt there was no need to be overly apprehensive here. Compared to this, he was more concerned about the invisible pull he sensed back in the Tuo Shi Forbidden Land.

He still didn’t understand where this pull originated, and he naturally wanted to figure it out.

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