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The afternoon passed quickly, and about an hour later, Cou Ling returned with a Dragon Scale Deer. Fortunately, it was the first beast she encountered, and although the fight had dragged on a bit, she was stubborn enough to eventually smash its head with her Nine Heavens Devouring Blood Metal Hammer. Although the Dragon Scale Deer had strong defenses, it couldn't withstand her hammer.
Upon returning to camp, she saw Yan Xiaobao still focused on training, but Fang Wei had already started a small campfire and nodded approvingly as Ke Ling began cleaning the deer, placing it over the fire to roast. The meat would need at least a few hours to be ready, which he thought was an appropriate time frame for Yan Xiaobao, who, although still energetic, had expended a considerable amount fighting numerous experts. It made sense for his body to need time to recover.
