(8) Hunting Beasts
1036 Words
Rune formations can be created using source energy which came from the strength of a soul and the power of qi. There are experts who can naturally create rune formations. Each divided to four levels. Rune Master Level where they can control their soul and qi naturally with each symbol having elegant strokes. Rune Grandmaster Level where they can imprint the rune formation on objects, even weapons in order to strengthen the quality. Rune Great Grandmaster Level where one can fuse natural source energies such as water, ice, fire and more. At the same time, their rune formation can turn into deadly weapons with elements as additional battle strength. Rune Supreme Grandmaster Level is even better! They can summon a lifelike beast just using their source energy and fusing it with nature. The rune formation they created can turn into anything they wanted such as phoenix, dragons, baize and more.
Teacher Zi Zhen is not even in the Quasi Rune Master Level, thus, the Tiger Roaring to the Heavens he created is weak. As for Zi Yingjun, he had entered the Quasi Grandmaster Level. Showing off in front of Zi Yingjun is a foolish action. He doesn't put anyone in his eyes because of his knowledge and attainments in life. However, he is not the greatest person in creating rune formations. There are more talented people within the five continent that he can be considered normal compared to them.
After the matter of today, the class for the entire morning was halted. The academy has to be repaired all thanks to Zi Yingjun! The students who had internal injuries needed to be taken care off. None of the teachers will blame him since he showcased his talent and even if the head teacher wanted to reprimand Zi Yingjun, it's not his place to do that.
Inside Zi clan's main hall, Zi Ming Yun was reading some reports when an elder came in.
"Clan Leader, Young Master Yingjun caused the academy to be broken and some students were injured!" the elder rushed, his aged face full of worry. Zi Ming Yun is not slightly better. His face turned ashen as he placed the report down.
"Zi Yingjun is just a first rank Qi Refinement cultivator. Given his ability, how can he do that?" he asked. It was unbelievable. Zi Ming Yun started to think someone is spreading a fake news.
"I-it's because of a rune formation. Young Master Yingjun used a rune formation inside their classroom...."
"Elder Zi Wu, you better not lie to me. Zi Yingjun is just a child. How can he create a destructive rune formation?" still, Zi Ming Yun can hardly believe it. The elder went silent while Zi Ming Yun kept on pondering. Maybe Zi Yingjun have been studying behind his back? It's not strange he knew a lot. Zi Yingjun is a studious child and every time he saw his nephew, all he was holding were books.
Back in the academy, Zi Yingjun went to the hunting ground again. This time, he will start hunting beasts without cultivations. Even if they cost less, if he can collect enough hides and beast horns, it can be sold to the village. The easiest beast to hunt were spirit beast, they are less ferocious than a demon beast. However, the price of a spirit beast is too low. Without a choice, he shall take down a demon beast then. Unfortunately, he cant even cut through a demon beast's skin with just the sword in his hand. Facing such problem, Zi Yingjun thought of an idea.
Zi Yingjun rushed back to the valley. The poisoned pills are left untouched there. He filled three pouches he has and rushed back to the nearest quarters of a demon beast hord. Zi Yingjun slaughtered a hare before tying the meat on a tree branch. He spread the blood around in small amounts in order to lure some carnivores.
"Oh? Ten Spotted Panther in the second rank. How many poisonous pills can take one down?" Zi Yingjun pondered and hid behind a bush. The rustling sounds became clear. Four Spotted Panther came to his sight. He waited until all ten arrived as they gnawed the fresh bloody meat of the hare. Afterwards, Zi Yingjun slowly stood up. His feet suddenly stepped on a twig. The crisp sound echoed and ten gigantic beasts turned their head to him.
The tallest one gave out a high pitched growl as if ordering all of them to chase Zi Yingjun. He has no choice but to run for his life. Demon beasts are far stronger than a spirit beast. They are also wilder and are unafraid of anything.
"Damn! They're catching up! I should have chosen spirit beasts instead!" he loathed. Zi Yingjun underestimated them too much and he helplessly ran through many directions. Finally, he reached a narrow area where huge stones became walls. Zi Yingjun suddenly halted. He made sure his strength and direction are accurate. He threw five poisonous pills into the opening mouth of a Spotted Panther. The one's who swallowed it out of instinct would slow down as another one will come forward.
"That's right. Chase me!" Zi Yingjun found his methods working and eventually, all the Spotted Panther had eaten dozens of poisonous pills. Their speed decreased until they died in the process of chasing Zi Yingjun. Mouths frothing, eyes rolling back, their limbs turning stiff. Zi Yingjun poked them before concluding the demon beasts are completely dead.
Indeed, a demon beast or even spirit beast have skins that are as hard as steel. However, their insides are soft and easier to harm. Zi Yingjun used up half a bag of poisonous pill to take the ten demon beasts down. His time limit is almost finished.
"Hey, it's almost an hour. Where is that boy?" the guard asked as he looked towards the tall gate.
"Sigh, he must have met some troubles there. He's just in the first rank of Qi Refinement Stage yet daringly entered." the other guard shook his head.
Suddenly, the door behind them opened as Zi Yingjun came out with few bruises on his face. He is pulling two ropes with both hands.
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