Chapter 32: Not Even Letting a Beast Off

In the forest, pitch black, eerie sounds came from time to time.

Although Lin Fan feared nothing under heaven, he was still somewhat afraid of this strange forest. If a ghost suddenly popped out, it would really scare someone to death.

"I've been walking for a few hours, far enough from the Holy Demon Sect. I can rest well now and head north tomorrow." Lin Fan found a spot, spread some leaves on the ground, lay down, and closed his eyes, ready to rest.

As for whether this forest was dangerous, Lin Fan couldn't really say. He had heard some rumors back in the sect.

Rumors said this forest was very dangerous... but as for where the danger lay, without experiencing it himself, he really didn't know.

Rustle, rustle...

All around was silent. Lin Fan lay under a giant tree, breathing softly. At that moment, in a patch of dark grass, a pair of scarlet eyes flashed by.

Those scarlet eyes were full of ferocity and bloodlust, but to the sleeping Lin Fan, he didn't sense the danger creeping closer.

The owner of those scarlet eyes was a ferocious beast. It stood half a man's height, with a tail like a horse's, thick and powerful hooves, sharp curved claws, two tufts of red hair standing upright on its back, and a row of sharp teeth that seemed capable of tearing apart anything in sight.

Its face, however, looked somewhat like a dog's.

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound was a common ferocious beast around the Holy Demon Sect. Disciples below the Xiantian realm were doomed if they encountered one.

At that moment, the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound planted its hooves firmly on the ground, its scarlet eyes greedily fixed on the human sleeping under the tree.

Having just had a deep exchange with a beautiful Moon-Devouring Demon Hound under the moon, it had expended considerable energy. When it caught the scent of a human, it naturally came looking without hesitation.

Although ferocious beasts were brutal and bloodthirsty, they had some brains.

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound observed from the darkness for a while; its keen nose was its magic weapon for probing enemies.

It could tell from the scent whether an enemy was strong.

After sniffing Lin Fan for a full minute, the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound concluded that this was a free dinner delivered to its doorstep.

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound crept forward step by step. When it was just a few steps away from its prey, it quickly bent its hind legs and pounced fiercely.

"Clang..."

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound's sharp teeth bit hard at the prey's chest, but something astonishing happened.

A crisp sound rang out, making the hound's teeth chatter.

How could this be? With past prey, the feeling after biting down was soft and delicious. But what was this now?

At that moment, the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound grew furious. Its teeth, which could tear anything, couldn't even rip apart a human. This was an utter disgrace.

I'll bite.

I'll bite.

I'll bite, bite, bite...

"Ding, congratulations, 'Indestructible Demon Body' experience +1000."

"Ding, congratulations, 'Indestructible Demon Body' experience +1000."

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The system notifications came incessantly. The sleeping Lin Fan felt like his brain was about to explode from the noise.

"Can't you give it a rest?" Lin Fan sat up, annoyed. When he opened his eyes and saw the creature before him, he was startled.

Where did this dog come from?

"Ding, discovered Xiantian first-rank ferocious beast, Moon-Devouring Demon Hound."

Lin Fan was taken aback. He had heard of ferocious beasts. When he became an outer disciple, the pamphlet issued by the sect had introduced them.

They were creatures living in the Xuanhuang Realm, fierce and brutal. Even the weakest ferocious beast was at the Xiantian realm, and due to their innate advantages, even humans of the same cultivation level were no match for them.

Now the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound grew fiercer, biting Lin Fan's arm and refusing to let go, as if determined to fight to the death.

"Woof, woof..."

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound realized the human had woken up and barked ferociously.

Lin Fan looked at the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound and blinked. He hadn't expected that being bitten by a ferocious beast would also increase his 'Indestructible Demon Body' experience. But the saliva was foul and disgusting.

"Woof, woof..."

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound grew even angrier. The black horse-like tail suddenly burst into black flames, as if it intended to burn the human alive.

"A brick to the head."

Without a word, Lin Fan took out the divine weapon 'Nine-Five Big Red Brick' from his backpack and smacked it against the hound's forehead.

The previously fierce Moon-Devouring Demon Hound instantly fell into a dizzy state.

Lin Fan shook himself off. That was too dangerous. He still hadn't changed his sleeping habit; once he fell asleep, he slept too deeply.

Lin Fan dragged the hound by its leg, looking for vines. At the very least, breakfast was sorted for tomorrow.

While searching for vines, whenever the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound seemed about to wake from its dizzy state, Lin Fan would smack its forehead with the brick again.

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When the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound woke from its dizziness and saw Lin Fan's face, it snarled and tried to charge at him to tear him apart, but found its limbs couldn't move.

"Stop barking. You're tied to the tree; how can you move?" Lin Fan couldn't help but admire nature's wonders. The vines he had found were so tough that even with his Xiantian strength, he couldn't tear them apart.

The sky gradually brightened. Lin Fan was wide awake. He looked closely at the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound, which was tied spread-eagled to the tree.

Its body was covered in black fur, but its belly was pure white. Oh, and it was male.

"An inch of time is an inch of gold. Since you delivered yourself to my door, I'll use you for practice." Lin Fan twisted his neck, warming up.

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound looked at the human, its heart pounding. What was this human going to do? Why did his gaze seem even more malicious than its own?

"Woof, woof..." The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound barked, warning the human not to be too presumptuous.

Lin Fan approached the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound, his eyes fixed on the area between its hind legs, then took a deep breath.

"Time to practice..."

Under the hound's vicious gaze, Lin Fan moved. His moves were fluid and natural. Although there was only one move, it gradually attained the realm of simplicity.

"Monkey Steals the Peach..."

"Woof..."

A heart-wrenching scream echoed through the forest.

"Ding, congratulations, 'Monkey Steals the Peach' experience +500."

At the system prompt, Lin Fan revealed a gratified smile. Just as he had thought, 'Monkey Steals the Peach' was a divine skill. Any male creature in the world would suffer fatal damage from it.

"Monkey Steals the Peach."

"Ding, congratulations, 'Monkey Steals the Peach' experience +500."

"Woof..."

Then Lin Fan began his shameless path of farming experience.

The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound trembled all over, its fierce gaze turning confused and regretful. The heart-wrenching screams showed how much pain it was in.

The sky gradually brightened. A ray of morning sun pierced through the dense leaves, shining on Lin Fan's face.

Lin Fan checked his personal panel. The experience for 'Monkey Steals the Peach' had been farmed to over forty thousand, with just over ten thousand left to level up.

Lin Fan clapped his hands. That was enough for today. He glanced at the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound and sighed slightly. For the sake of experience, he hadn't even let a beast off. He was truly devoid of conscience...

"Woof..." The Moon-Devouring Demon Hound was filled with regret. Why did this have to happen? It looked at the human and let out a mournful howl.

Lin Fan took a mid-grade longsword from his backpack and looked at the Moon-Devouring Demon Hound reluctantly.

"Brother Dog, I will repay today's kindness in the future."

"Ding, killed Xiantian first-rank ferocious beast, Moon-Devouring Demon Hound."

"Ding, experience +5000."

"Ding, dropped unranked skill 'Black Tiger Steals the Heart.'"

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