WDQK—Chapter 88: A Good Harvest; The Liu Family is Shocked!
A moment later, the fleeing members of the Di family all succumbed beneath the crushing force of the blue handprint!
"Collect their Qiankun bags," Lin Tian commanded, summoning the Qiankun bags belonging to Di Teng and his son, along with their soul treasures. He gestured to Lin Dong and Qingtan, who stood nearby, ready to assist.
Qingtan and Lin Dong nodded in acknowledgment and stepped forward to search the Qiankun bags of the fallen.
After some time, the three of them gathered all the Qiankun bags.
Lin Tian's eyes brightened as he counted the contents. To his satisfaction, they had accumulated 130,000 pieces of pure Yuan pills. In addition, they discovered various elixirs and rare materials suitable for refining soul treasures.
"Not bad!" Lin Tian murmured, a hint of satisfaction evident in his tone.
Suddenly, an idea struck him. "I just remembered that there's a Thunder Crystal Beast nearby. If we can hunt it down and refine the thunder source, it will significantly enhance our strength. Let's go take a look."
Once the battlefield was clean and cleared, Lin Tian shared his plan with Qingtan and Lin Dong.
"Yeah," Lin Dong agreed, enthusiasm igniting in his eyes. He recalled Lin Tian previously mentioning that he seemed to possess the memories of another life, so he wasn't surprised by his friend's sudden insight.
At that moment, Little Marten hopped onto Lin Dong's shoulder, curiosity sparkling in its eyes. "Have you been here before? How do you know the Thunder Crystal Beast is close?"
Lin Tian smiled faintly, cleverly evading the question. "I have my methods."
They decided not to reveal to Little Marten the fabricated memories Lin Tian held of that other life.
"Mysterious! But whatever!" Little Marten waved its claws dismissively, adopting the demeanor of a nonchalant big boss.
Lin Tian chuckled but chose to ignore Little Marten's teasing remarks.
Bored, Little Marten then hopped back into the ancestral stone space, seeking a quieter corner.
Afterward, Lin Tian and Qingtan mounted Huo'er, while Lin Dong climbed atop Little Flame. Together, they released their mental power to the fullest, searching for any traces of the Thunder Crystal Beast.
The small group of humans and their loyal beasts navigated through the mountains and forests. Before long, they encountered a team of individuals whose strength seemed comparable to that of the Di family.
Listening closely to their conversation, they discerned that these newcomers belonged to the Liu family, another major family in Dayan County!
"It seems the Liu family knows how to track the Thunder Crystal Beast. We should follow them quietly; it will save us time and energy in our search," Lin Tian whispered to Lin Dong and Qingtan.
Lin Dong nodded slightly, "Brother Lin Tian is right. If we stick close to them, we might be able to benefit from their efforts."
"Haha, exactly," Lin Tian grinned in agreement, feeling a surge of excitement.
Qingtan also had no objections.
The trio shadowed the Liu family for the next two days, finally locating their quarry's living area.
Before them rose a steep mountain, its summit radiating a strange silver luster.
Lin Tian and Lin Dong exchanged glances as they detected something unusual. The silver glow shimmered with the essence of flowing lightning, and both felt a violent, tumultuous aura akin to thunder emanating from the peak.
"The Thunder Crystal Beast should be in that mountain. The aura it gives off is powerful and somewhat intimidating!" Lin Dong commented, his brow furrowing with concern as the disturbance from the mountain sent a chill down his spine.
Lin Tian nodded, carefully assessing the situation. "Based on the aura, the Thunder Crystal Beast is likely at the Peak of Initial Qi Creation Stage. However, it seems to be unstable right now, as though it is on the verge of a breakthrough."
Lin Dong's expression shifted from worry to alarm. "If it's at the Peak of Initial Qi Creation Stage and starts to promote, won't it rival formidable figures in the Advance Qi Creation Stage? We can't hope to face it together!"
"You're naive," Little Marten interjected, unable to contain its amusement. "Each time the Thunder Crystal Beast advances, it enters a weakness period. This is the prime opportunity to strike! Otherwise, do you think the Di and Liu families would dare chase after it?"
"Haha, Little Marten makes a good point. There's no need to panic," Lin Tian chuckled, reassuring his friend. "Besides, we still have a high-level puppet at our disposal. Even without a weak phase, we will be fine. Of course, it's wise to save some pure Yuan pills for contingencies."
As Lin Dong listened to Lin Tian and Little Marten, he sheepishly scratched his head, recalling his earlier worry. "I almost forgot! I wonder how soon the Thunder Crystal Beast will break through?"
Little Marten waved its claws mysteriously, glancing into the distance. "Within two days."
"Hey, two days! That's not long at all!" Lin Dong said, relief flooding his features. "Let's stay put. When the Liu family is embroiled in a fierce battle with the Thunder Crystal Beast two days from now, we'll seize the Thunder Source."
Lin Tian nodded while keeping an eye on the Liu family's movements. The plan was clear, and they now had their sights set on success.
Over the next two days, Lin Tian, Qingtan, and Lin Dong remained discreetly hidden, waiting patiently for the Thunder Crystal Beast to undergo its transformation.
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In the northwest of Lin Tian and the others' location, a large tent bustled with activity. Figures moved vigorously within, while occasional scouts burst forth from the treeline, heading straight for the central tent.
This was the base of Liu Kui, the head of the Liu family.
Within the tent, besides Liu Kui, numerous masters from the Liu family were present, observing with keen interest.
"Master, I discovered the corpses of several Di family members in the forest! Even Di Teng, the head of the Di family, is among them!" a scout reported reverently, his face a mix of awe and dismay.
"What? Are you serious?"
Liu Kui's expression abruptly changed, and he shot to his feet, shock rippling through his demeanor.
The Di family and the Liu family were two of the foremost families in Dayan County, each well aware of the other's strengths. Di Teng, being the head of the Di family, possessed formidable abilities, having reached the Initial Form Creation Stage.
Moreover, if Di Teng had ventured out to hunt the Thunder Crystal Beast, he would have brought along a contingent of strong members, matching the Liu family's prowess.
If a group of equally strong warriors had been wiped out in the mountains, it stood to reason that the Liu family was also at risk of facing a similar fate.
As Liu Kui's alarm spread, unspoken fear surfaced on the faces of several Yuan Dan Stage practitioners within the tent.
The scout continued a slight tremor in his voice, "Several witnesses confirmed it, Master. I would not deceive you."
Liu Kui murmured, "To annihilate Di Teng and his companions, their strength must greatly exceed his. I fear they have reached at least the Initial Qi Creation Stage. Otherwise, Di Teng would not have fallen so easily."
"Master, what should we do now?" A serious-looking master from the Liu family pressed Liu Kui for direction, sensing the urgency in the air.
Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Liu Kui responded sternly, "Order a thorough sweep of all monsters near Thunder Source Mountain, and scout the surroundings meticulously to ensure no one is hiding nearby."
"In two days, the Thunder Crystal Beast will be promoted. We must act swiftly for a decisive strike at that time. Once we acquire the Thunder Source, we'll return home right away!"
Having prepared for this moment for so long, Liu Kui could not allow doubt to creep in now. He hoped fervently that the powerful individual responsible for wiping out the Di family would move on and not linger in their territory.
"Yes!" The Liu family members within the tent responded quickly, their expressions grave as they began implementing their master's orders.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye while the Liu family remained vigilant, their senses sharp and alert.
During this time, Lin Tian and his companions found themselves enjoying an uneventful wait, skillfully avoiding the Liu family's scouts.
As the critical moment drew near, anticipation hung heavy in the air, ready to erupt into action!
(End of this chapter)