Chapter 2100: Chapter 2055: Malice
Now, it was Chen Yang and Nangong Zheng’s turn to be bewildered!
The academy couldn’t possibly assign such a task to the students.
So does this mean that sending them to the Ferocious Beast Forest to kill the Canghuo Wolf was Xu Ming’s own plan?
To ensure they couldn’t complete it, or even die in the Ferocious Beast Forest?
Truly malicious.
After realizing this, Chen Yang’s distaste for Xu Ming reached a new level.
He had thought Xu Ming was just a bit mischievous.
But he never imagined that for that trivial matter yesterday, Xu Ming had already set his mind on killing them both!
"Damn Xu Ming! He’s trying to kill us both, Chen Yang, I must go back and get a clear explanation! Seek justice!" Nangong Zheng was furious and immediately wanted to turn back to confront Xu Ming face-to-face.
Yet, he was still stopped by Chen Yang.
This matter also made Chen Yang very angry.
But he was much more composed than Nangong Zheng.
He knew since Xu Ming dared to act this way, he must have had something to rely on.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t dare do this.
Moreover, if they went back now and informed Elder Cao about this matter.
But if Xu Ming directly denied it and refused to admit it, blaming them for making false accusations, what then?
Considering these concerns, Chen Yang stopped the enraged Nangong Zheng.
And he shared his thoughts with him.
Nangong Zheng was still angry.
"What do we do now? We can’t just foolishly follow his instructions, right?" Nangong Zheng said angrily.
Chen Yang remained silent, and after a moment, a smile appeared on his face.
"Why not? Doesn’t he want the inner core of the Canghuo Wolf? We’ll get it for him," Chen Yang said with a smile.
"Ah?" Nangong Zheng was stunned at that moment.
Actually help Xu Ming fetch the item?
Wouldn’t that mean admitting defeat?
"Chen Yang, are you serious? You may be able to swallow this anger, but I can’t!" Nangong Zheng thought Chen Yang was admitting defeat, and was utterly displeased!
Chen Yang was not upset by the misunderstanding and continued to smile: "Who said we’re admitting defeat?"
"Not admitting defeat? Then what do you mean?" Nangong Zheng noticed Chen Yang’s sly smile, realizing he had another plan.
"It’s a strategic retreat! Xu Ming wants the inner core of the Canghuo Wolf, right? We’ll simply get it for him, and when we deliver it to the registration hall, how can he back out then?" Chen Yang said.
Nangong Zheng didn’t react as quickly at first, but after carefully considering Chen Yang’s explanation, he finally understood.
Of course!
If they returned now with empty hands, Xu Ming could just deny it.
But if they went back with the Canghuo Wolf’s inner core, how could Xu Ming argue otherwise?
He couldn’t just claim they had nothing better to do and were deliberately framing him?
Nangong Zheng realized the plan, his face full of delight.
However, the delight soon faded away.
The plan was good, but where would they find the inner core of the Canghuo Wolf?
The person earlier did say that the lowest level beasts in the Ferocious Beast Forest surrounding Cangnan Academy had Spirit Gathering Realm strength.
How could they capture it?
"Chen Yang, your plan is great, but the inner core of the Canghuo Wolf..." Nangong Zheng looked troubled.
Chen Yang seemed unfazed in the slightest.
"I’ve got a way, let’s just go," Chen Yang decisively said.
"You have a way?" Nangong Zheng looked at Chen Yang in surprise.
He wasn’t entirely convinced.
But seeing how confident Chen Yang was, he chose to believe in him!
"Alright, I’ll go with you," Nangong Zheng said.
Afterward, the two inquired about the location of the Ferocious Beast Forest and headed there together.
Even though the Ferocious Beast Forest belongs to Cangnan Academy.
It’s not exclusively reserved for the academy’s students.
Near Cangnan Academy, there are some small towns and cities, where cultivators also roam in the Ferocious Beast Forest.
These people are also one of the dangerous elements of the Ferocious Beast Forest.
If typically encountered, the opposition might fear Cangnan Academy and dare not make any moves.
But if there’s a conflict of interest or wrongful intent, it can be quite dangerous.
Generally, academy students entering and exiting the Ferocious Beast Forest are in groups.
It’s rare to see just one or two people.
Because it’s too dangerous.
And thus, Chen Yang and Nangong Zheng had no choice but to come together.
Staring at the mountain range stretching for thousands of miles, Chen Yang felt a tinge of nostalgia for Liuhe Village.
Only the surrounding buildings were vastly different, pulling him swiftly back to reality.
"Chen Yang, are you truly confident in capturing the Canghuo Wolf? It’s a ferocious beast of the Spirit Gathering Realm," Nangong Zheng said, feeling apprehensive as they arrived by the forest.
He was just in the Qi Cultivation Realm, so it’s natural for him to feel anxious in such a place.
"With our combined effort, it shouldn’t be a problem. Let’s go in and have a look," Chen Yang smiled and nodded, then decisively walked into the Ferocious Beast Forest.
Gulp...
Nangong Zheng, feeling uneasy, swallowed his saliva and still followed.
The spiritual energy in the Mystic Realm was particularly abundant.
Many wild fruits in the forest, due to growing in this environment, were quite unique.
If taken to the original realm, they would definitely be considered spiritual fruits.
Yet in the Mystic Realm, they were everywhere, quite ordinary.
"I’ve long heard that the Mystic Realm is full of opportunities, and it’s true. With such good conditions, I doubt there are any ordinary people here?" Nangong Zheng picked a wild fruit and tasted it.
The taste was excellent.
But unfortunately.
This grade of wild fruit is only useful for cultivators below the Mystic Power Realm, and not beneficial to those of Qi Cultivation Realm and above.
It’s only like a regular fruit to eat.
"It’s indeed far superior to the original realm!" Chen Yang nodded in agreement at Nangong Zheng’s words.
The difference between the Mystic Realm and the original realm was not minor, but overwhelmingly dominant!
They traversed the forest hunting for the Canghuo Wolf’s trace.
Having just arrived in the Mystic Realm, they were unfamiliar with many things, and didn’t know what the Canghuo Wolf fancied or its habitat.
So they wandered like headless chickens in the forest for half the day.
On their wander, they encountered a few beast-hunting teams from the nearby towns.
Their customs were bold, their realms deep.
However, upon seeing Chen Yang and Nangong Zheng dressed in Cangnan Academy attire, they promptly withdrew, having no intention to engage.
This was troubling for Chen Yang.
Unable to find the Canghuo Wolf, they sought someone to consult.
Who would’ve guessed those people would immediately turn away upon sighting them?
Is Cangnan Academy held in such high esteem nearby?
Not a soul dare provoke them?
"Chen Yang, seems we can’t complete this task," Nangong Zheng said with the sun setting, feeling hopeless.
With nightfall approaching and their time to return for their report imminent, yet they hadn’t even spotted the Canghuo Wolf’s shadow, how could they possibly complete the mission?
Feeling despair, Nangong Zheng, Chen Yang furrowed his brow in worry.
