Protect Our Clan Leader

In the blink of an eye, the Red Fire Toad swelled up in the wind, transforming into a gigantic toad the size of a calf. It was radiating heat with fiery eyes exuding a look of frenzy and excitement.

“Luo Jing.” Wang Shouzhe’s face slightly shifted, but before he could make a move, he was stopped by the Old Ancestor Xuan Fu. “Be careful not to get too close. That girl is using the Blood Essence Technique to link with the Red Fire Toad’s spirit. She hates being disturbed the most. Moreover, she is currently emotionally unstable and very dangerous.”

“Damn demon, die.” Wang Luo Jing angrily scolded. A terrifying aura emerged from her eyes, and her hair seemed to float in the air one strand at a time.

“Croak!”

The Red Fire Toad roared and spewed out a stream of flame. The flame was unlike ordinary fire and had a strange, bewitching red color. In the midst of the eerie fire, a fire dragon formed.

The gorgeous flame fell onto the demon puppet and instantly kindled it.

Sizzling!

The demon puppet rolled around but to no avail; the flame would not extinguish. It was a mere seven or eight breaths before it was burnt to a pile of black ashes.

At such terrifying flames, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but gasp in surprise.

“This is the Poisonous Red Flame.” Old Ancestor Xuan Fu said apprehensively, “Once you touch even a hair of it, it is extremely difficult to put out. Plus, it strikes at the heart with poisonous fire. It is one of the famous demonic fires. Cousin Longyan, where did this girl get such a horrific evil creature as the Red Fire Toad! Even refining it into her Life Gu! Is she trying to throw her life away?”

Old Ancestor Longyan’s eyes were also filled with grave concern, “I fear this is the doing of Luo Jing’s master. Seven or eight years ago, Zhou Chang Feng visited. He said he wanted to take Luo Jing as a disciple and would teach her all he knew. So, Shouzhe and I agreed.”

“Zhou Chang Feng? The Insect Master from the independent cultivators, honored by the Changning Government Office year-round?” Old Ancestor Xuan Fu was furious, “How bold of him to cultivate the Way of the Witch Gu. We’ll settle the scores with him later.”

Old Ancestor Longyan slightly frowned and refrained from saying more. Instead, she kept a vigilant eye on the battlefield, instructing, “Shouzhe, once the fight is over, you must take care of Luo Jing immediately.”

“Yes, Old Ancestor.”

Wang Shouzhe replied, even though Old Ancestor Longyan didn’t need to command him, he was already prepared to enter the battlefield to rescue Wang Luo Jing at any moment.

With the emergence of the Red Fire Toad, the battle had become one-sided. The other demon puppet was unable to resist the Poisonous Red Flame and also ended up burned to a pile of dry bones.

Meanwhile.

Wang Luo Jing’s face was deathly pale. Her eyes closed, and she fell backward. The Red Fire Toad instantly shrank to the size of a palm and jumped into Wang Luo Jing’s arms.

Wang Shouzhe quickly flew up and caught Luo Jing, pouring his green mysterious energy into her frantically. The strong nurturing energy eventually helped Wang Luo Jing regain some strength. She opened her weak eyes and said, “Fourth Brother, Luo Jing will not shame you.”

“You foolish girl.” Wang Shouzhe scolded angrily, “You don’t take care of yourself at all. Haven’t I told you? You can always come back.”

“Fourth Brother, Luo Jing doesn’t want to drag you down.” She uttered these words and then closed her eyes, not daring to look at Wang Shouzhe anymore.

Wang Shouzhe wanted to berate her more, but seeing her small face so pallid, drained of all energy, he held back. He also knew that Luo Jing was stubborn, and simple preaching would do little to change her.

He carefully brought Luo Jing back and started treating her injuries meticulously.

In the meantime, he found a moment to ask Old Ancestor Xuan Fu, “Old Ancestor, is this Way of the Witch Gu a forbidden technique?”

“It cannot be considered a forbidden technique.” Old Ancestor Xuan Fu said seriously, “But the Academy does not advocate cultivating such evil techniques. Anyone cultivating the Way of the Witch Gu must report to the academy. Zhou Chang Feng, an independent cultivator, I also don’t know where he got this Witch Gu secret scripture from, nor how he got a Red Fire Toad. We need to investigate this matter thoroughly.”

“If it’s not a forbidden technique, then that’s good.” Wang Shouzhe sighed in relief.

“Shouzhe, you must have words with this girl afterward.” Old Ancestor Longyan’s eyes also bore some irritation, “This Red Fire Toad has become extremely powerful, and is not something her meager spiritual senses can control. It’s extremely dangerous for her to forcibly drive it with her essence blood.”

Old Ancestor Longyan couldn’t help but feel a little helpless; even though outwardly Luo Jing respected her as the Old Ancestor, in reality, she only listened to her fourth brother, Wang Shouzhe.

“Yes, Old Ancestor.” Wang Shouzhe obediently replied, “If she dares to command the Red Fire Toad before improving her cultivation base in the future, I will spank her.”

He knew Wang Luo Jing was pretending to be unconscious and could hear him. Saying likewise in such a manner would be more effective than telling her directly.

Sure enough, her petite body trembled, and her face turned red.

Fortunately, Wang Shouzhe was abundant in nurturing power. In a short time, Wang Luo Jing recovered quite a bit, but as for the next battle, she could forget about it.

Despite that, the Artifact Spirit bestowed a vial of Primary Bloodline Improvement Fluid and an Elite Militia Token.

“Wang Luo Jing, you’re so naive.” Wang Luoqiu walked over and taunted, “You really think you can beat me with that Red Fire Toad?”

“Humph.” Wang Luo Jing, who had slightly recovered, snorted, “If it weren’t for our Fourth Brother’s prohibition, I’d definitely show you what’s what.”

Seeing them about to argue again, Wang Shouzhe immediately intervened, “Both of you, shut up.”

These little sisters of his were truly a handful, constantly giving him a headache.

Wang Luo Jing stopped quarreling with Wang Luoqiu and handed her vial of Primary Bloodline Improvement Fluid to Wang Shouzhe, “Fourth Brother, you should use my vial.”

Uh…

Only then did Wang Shouzhe understand why Luo Jing was striving so hard. Her little scheme was indeed to prevent him from using Luoqiu’s vial.

This realization sent a chill down his spine. This mischievous girl was quite cunning.

With a raise of her eyebrows, Wang Luoqiu crossed her arms and scoffed, “Childish fool.”

“Brash young girl.” Wang Luo Jing returned calmly.

“Alright, alright, enough. Both of you take a break.” At this point, Wang Licui stood up with an all-knowing look, “You two did pretty good by winning two rounds, without disgracing my, Miss Licui’s instructions.”

Then, Wang Luoqiu and Wang Luo Jing both rolled their eyes at her in unison. This eldest sister did indeed possess incredible talent, but her actual combat ability… whether she could pass the second round was a big question.

Undeterred, Wang Licui carried on, hands behind her back, and boldly stepped onto the Trial Platform.

With Wang Licui taking the stage, all eyes were drawn to her.

She stood there, assuming the posture of a world-renowned master, and then whistled.

Suddenly, a fat tiger ran up to her. Whether due to overeating or the heavy load on its back, the tiger seemed out of breath whenever it ran.

A twitch tugged at Wang Shouzhe’s lips. The first time he saw this little tiger, it was lively and agile, moving like the wind and adept at catching spirit rats.

But as it grew older, it only grew fatter. At this rate, Wang Shouzhe was beginning to doubt its hunting abilities.

“Hua Hua, good job,” Wang Licui patted the tiger’s head, “In recognition of your effort carrying my equipment all the way here, I shall reduce your debt due by 500 Qian Gold.”

Hua Hua appeared to be thrilled and rubbed its head against Wang Licui. It was completely unaware of how much Qian Gold it actually owed.

Wang Licui untied a large parcel from Hua Hua’s back—her full set of equipment, including meticulously crafted full-body armor, a hammer, and a heavy shield.

Once fully geared, Wang Licui transformed into a heavily-armored warrior. She announced to the Artifact Spirit, “I, Wang Licui, initiate the trial.”

Unexpectedly…

The Artifact Spirit responded, “Peasant, your name holds no significance. As you wish, the trial has commenced. Oh, and that irrelevant tiger is requested to leave the Trial Platform.”

“What?” Wang Licui was astonished, “Why, though? Luo Jing’s insects and that big toad were allowed. Why can’t my battle pet be used?”

Before the Artifact Spirit could respond, a wave of spatial fluctuation ensued and a demonic puppet charged towards her.

Simultaneously, the big tiger, Hua Hua, was enveloped in an invisible force and thrown off the Trial Platform, leaving a puzzled expression on its face.

Poor Wang Licui, standing alone against the ruthless demonic puppet, seemed on the verge of tears.

When was the last time Miss Licui had a one-on-one showdown?

“Artifact Spirit! I…&&$#$”

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