bestfiction Chapter 28 The Big Black Rat
Chapter 28 The Big Black Rat
The Great Circulation was progressing smoothly. Zhong Ming's arms ached, and maintaining this posture was quite strenuous, especially after working so hard for so long.
In fact, he did not focus on cultivation; a large part of his attention was on the dragon vein to prevent a sudden attack from the dragon soul.
With my master not by my side, I always feel uneasy about cultivation.
Ugh, if only the stones were lighter, my arms are so sore...
Just as I was thinking this, the stone seemed to actually become a little lighter.
Uh, wait.
As Zhong Ming's spiritual energy circulated through the latter half of his body, a force suddenly pulled the mica stone in his hand upwards, attempting to snatch it away.
Before the Great Circulation was complete, in desperation, he could only shout, "Brother Yue, stop fooling around!"
Pulling upwards, besides Yue Kaishan who was even taller than him, who else was in this mine tunnel?
After a loud shout, the dragging force became even more frantic.
As the spiritual energy gradually became uncontrollable, Zhong Ming was unable to concentrate on cultivation and had no choice but to implement the second plan.
There's no time to circulate spiritual energy to the dantian, so I'll store it in the dragon vein first.
When the last bit of spiritual energy entered the dragon vein, Zhong Ming angrily opened his eyes and looked up, only to see another pair of angry little eyes.
"Holy crap, a big black rat!"
The large rat was hanging upside down on the rock wall of the mine tunnel. It had silently dug a hole without anyone noticing, and its two little feet were tightly hooked onto the edge of the hole.
"You bastard!" Zhong Ming was incredibly strong; with a single exertion, the other person immediately couldn't withstand it.
The big black rat's response was also very direct.
Open your mouth and bite.
Zhong Ming's pupils contracted sharply, a hint of fear appearing in his eyes. The dark mass suddenly opened its mouth, revealing rows of snow-white sharp teeth; just looking at it made him feel a pang of pain.
As the attack came, Zhong Ming subconsciously let go of his left hand to dodge it. Without the help of that side, he could not grasp the smooth mica "brick" with only his right hand.
"How dare you steal my things!"
Instantly, Zhong Ming glared fiercely at his opponent like an enraged lion. After releasing his grip, he immediately picked up the "stone brick" and bronze hoe at his feet.
A hoe in his right hand, a brick in his left.
Today I'll show you why flowers are so red!
With a single swing of the hoe, the fierce attack stirred up a gust of wind, swirling up rock fragments in the mine tunnel, creating a scene of "wind and clouds rising" in an instant, much like the aura of a peerless martial arts master.
"Squeak!"
The big black rat immediately shrank back into the hole, with Tian Shi Mica blocking its way at the back.
Zhong Ming hesitated to attack rashly, so he opted for a less aggressive approach. The hoe came whistling through the air and smashed into the edge of the hole. The sharp edge cut deep into the stone as if slicing tofu, as if he wanted to dig the rat off along with a section of the rock.
This attack made the little rascal realize the great danger. Instead of retreating, he advanced and leaped down towards Zhong Ming's left arm. He held the "good stuff" he had snatched to his chest with his two little paws, bared his sharp teeth, and tried to snatch another piece of mica stone.
Zhong Ming wasn't going to be polite to it, and immediately swung another "brick" at it.
'To you, dying under this rock would be like being crushed to death by gold, wouldn't it?' The thought flashed through my mind.
The two stone bricks streaked through the air, heading towards their respective targets. At their current speed, Zhong Ming was able to swat them down in mid-air.
But battles are not simple calculations; the shift in power between offense and defense can happen in an instant.
The heavy breathing attracted the attention of the big black rat. It kicked a stone brick in mid-air, and the heavy mica stone flew towards Zhong Ming's face. It was so fast that Zhong Ming immediately felt it.
If I hadn't stopped it, if it had hit me like that, I wouldn't have had my head smashed open, but at the very least, my nose would have been bleeding profusely and I would have been dizzy.
With its sharp teeth and claws, it lunged at Zhong Ming's left wrist, trying to snatch the stone from his hand.
Hmph, you scared me the first time, do you think you'll scare me a second time?
dream!
Zhong Ming flicked his wrist.
Since you ran into this mess yourself, don't blame me for being ruthless.
He swung the mica stone like a brick, then turned his head with all his might, releasing the hoe handle with his right hand, and tried to catch the flying "brick".
"Boo~~~"
It was like a calm lake being gently caressed by willow branches.
If a young man just beginning to experience love were to meet a beautiful young woman by the lake, a single glance would lead to vows of eternal love, and his heart would suddenly stop.
Zhong Ming achieved the latter part, or more accurately, cardiac arrest.
He saw everything that happened clearly, truly, completely, and irrefutably.
The big black rat's sharp teeth pierced the mica brick with ease, as if it were eating a piece of meat.
Easy and freehand.
Zhong Ming's eyes changed. He realized how foolish his carelessness had been. Anyone who could appear here was no ordinary person.
He caught the flying brick with his right hand, but released his left hand because the other person bit his wrist after biting the mica stone.
The two exchanged their mica for celestial stone; the only difference was that Zhong Ming no longer had a hoe.
It nimbly burrowed into the tunnel it had dug, preparing to leave.
Zhong Ming saw it, he was sure he saw it, the creature's claws were glowing with spiritual energy.
This is a demonic beast, yes, a demonic beast. Only by using spiritual power could it dig a hole so silently.
This also means that its spiritual power is limited.
Since you dug it up and fought with me for a while, it means that you don't have much spiritual power left, while I have just finished cultivating.
Emerge, the spiritual energy within the dragon vein, transform into my power!
This time, Zhong Ming opened his mouth, put the treasure back into the storage stone, gripped the hoe with both hands, and assumed a fighting stance.
The little guy scurried into its hole. If you look closely, you'll find that it actually looks more like a mole, except that its claws are greatly enhanced and can dig through hard rocks. Unfortunately, given the culture that Zhong Ming, the storyteller and blind fortune teller, "taught," was taught, it was already a miracle that he could recognize it as a big rat.
It was overjoyed to receive the treasure. In fact, its eyesight was very poor, and it relied mainly on its sense of smell and spiritual energy to perceive things.
The thing it's holding in its mouth is brimming with spiritual energy!
Happy.
Before I had taken two steps, I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine. A terrifying and violent spiritual energy was swirling behind me, like a boiling sea whipping up a tsunami.
Dragon, the king of all demons.
The spiritual energy within the dragon vein is incredibly intense for demonic beasts. Normally, it's hidden within one of the "false teeth" worn by the old Taoist priest, but once activated, the spiritual energy overflows from its body, and the hidden stone can no longer suppress its aura.
"Get out of here!"
After two strokes of the hoe, Zhong Ming could already see the other person's buttocks.
It took off running.
He swung it and started digging.
.....
A few minutes later, Yue Kaishan returned whistling, still carrying the bag of meat on his shoulder, but this time with metal cutlery that clattered and rattled inside the large sack.
Eh?
Where are the Cuihong brothers?
Ok?
Why are there pebbles all over the ground...? Wow, what a huge upward-reaching mine tunnel!