Chapter 1228: Chapter 1223: Red Leaf Snake

"You little bastard! If you have the guts, stop running!"

Hong Zhongkai entered the passage, covered in blood, yet his face was twisted with a fierce expression, teeth clenched, radiating a dangerous aura.

Behind him, several military experts followed one after another, a group rapidly chasing Qin Hao.

Qin Hao squinted his eyes, considering whether to take out Hong Zhongkai here.

However, after observing the behavior of those military experts, he chose to give up and turned around without a word, continuing deeper into the passage.

"You little bastard! How shameless can you be!"

Seeing Qin Hao escape, Hong Zhongkai was fuming with anger.

As the military’s God of Slaughter, he had never suffered such humiliation in his life.

Being gang-beaten by a bunch of trash?

And beaten bloody?

Wasn’t all this caused by Qin Hao?

What infuriated Hong Zhongkai even more was that now, Qin Hao was fleeing like a coward, leaving no chance for revenge.

This is just too shameless!

Provoked by Hong Zhongkai, the military experts behind started cursing as well.

"Qin Hao! The commander thought you were a hero, but it turns out you’re just a coward!"

"Qin Hao, aren’t you known as the Night Emperor abroad? The way you’re running now, there’s no trace of the Night Emperor’s demeanor!"

"Haha! I think you shouldn’t be called the Night Emperor, but the Runaway Emperor, right?"

The military experts believed their taunts were quite skillful.

But, Qin Hao ahead didn’t stop; instead, he sped up to escape, even managing to turn back and laugh: "A bunch of blabbering pigs, if you have the guts, come and catch grandpa!"

"Damn!"

"Shameless!"

"Despicable!"

The military experts had not expected Qin Hao to be so shameless.

Being chased but still making wanton taunts.

And you don’t feel a shred of shame?

Instead standing your ground blatantly?

What extreme shamelessness!

"You bastard! I swear! Don’t let me catch you! Otherwise! I’ll have to flay you alive!"

Seeing Qin Hao about to disappear at the end of the passage, Hong Zhongkai shouted hoarsely in rage.

Not far ahead, Qin Hao already saw a patch of light.

He guessed that the light was the end of the passage.

Once through, he would have entered Celestial Dragon Island.

Feeling the anticipation, he looked back at Hong Zhongkai, smiling: "I remember your words, if there’s a chance, let’s meet inside Celestial Dragon Island!"

With that, he sprinted like an arrow, swiftly darting through the light.

...

Swish!

Qin Hao heard some peculiar sounds, his body seemed to have entered a strange area, with invisible gravity pressing from every side.

This feeling lasted less than ten seconds.

Soon, light appeared ahead, and Qin Hao felt solid ground beneath his feet.

After some time adapting, Qin Hao opened his eyes to see a beach made of sea sand before him, and in the distance, lush trees, chirping birds, and fragrant flowers—an endless forest!

With a slight squint of his eyes, Qin Hao confirmed there was no danger around before preparing to move forward, when a loud sound came from behind.

Turning back, he saw a passage extending into the mist.

And the passage was shaking irregularly, a peculiar situation.

"Too many people entering the passage, is there a risk of it collapsing?"

Qin Hao pondered, without hesitating he tapped his foot, transforming into a straight sword, flying out, and leaving the beach, quickly disappearing into the forest.

No matter if the passage would collapse.

Soon, many people would appear by the shore.

As the prime target for attracting attention, Qin Hao must not appear in the public’s view.

...

Rustle, rustle!

In the forest, green leaves flew, a shadow darted across the ground.

Because the shadow moved fast, it brought winds that snapped many flowers, grasses, and trees.

A sudden big tree appeared ahead.

Whoosh!

The figure abruptly halted, standing before the tree, revealing it was Qin Hao.

He lifted his head, eyes focused on the tree’s top.

Where the branches grew erratically, with lush green leaves.

But Qin Hao’s interest was not them.

He squinted closely, seeing a hint of red light peeking out among the green leaves.

"That’s Fourth Grade spiritual material, Red Frost Grass! Just a single piece can sell for millions outside!"

Qin Hao showed a trace of delight, gently jumping onto the branch, pushing aside the leaves, revealing a red flower amid the foliage.

The flower was barely palm-sized yet had seven petals, the core bright and like a little flame.

"A flower with seven petals and such a vivid core, this means the value of this Red Frost Grass should multiply, fetching no less than thirty million at an auction!"

Qin Hao couldn’t help but show joy.

Despite being wealthy, finding so many rare treasures through exploration was indeed satisfying!

Qin Hao took off the backpack from his back, empty inside, but it was foreseeable it would soon be filled with various precious herbs.

"Ah!"

Looking at the delicate Red Frost Grass, Qin Hao took a light breath to steady himself completely, then extended his hand, slowly reaching for the root of the Red Frost Grass.

Seeing his hand about to touch it.

Just then.

Whoosh!

A small sound rang in his ear.

An ordinary person probably wouldn’t even hear it.

But Qin Hao heard it, truly, and his hair stood on end.

The next moment.

His body flashed, and he jumped away from the spot.

Where his finger had been near the Red Frost Grass, a black shadow crept up, revealing a small red snake!

The snake was only seven inches long, yet completely red, with a triangular shape, its eyes black and murderous, fixing on Qin Hao.

"Red Leaf Snake, Guardian of Red Frost Grass..."

Qin Hao squinted.

In the mortal world, beasts aren’t classified by levels.

But after learning more about the Immortal Race.

He understood that not only people’s martial arts are classified.

Even beasts in nature are as well.

This Red Leaf Grass snake is equivalent to a king among beasts.

In terms of capability, it’s around the Grandmaster realm.

Not counting Ancient Martial Families, there are less than ten Grandmasters in Beijing’s Martial Arts Circle.

And this Red Leaf Snake is just a randomly found beast in this vast forest, yet possesses such power.

Comparatively, it’s clear how perilous this forest is.

Anyone below Grandmaster level, if venturing alone, might soon become a pile of bones.

"Hiss hiss hiss!" During Qin Hao’s momentary distraction, the Red Snake hissed, then transformed into a black shadow, pouncing.

"Damn! It’s attacking humans proactively!"

Qin Hao was startled, leaping again to dodge the Red Snake’s attack.