Chapter 88: United Effort

’No... that’s not right...’

’This isn’t normal!’

The man seemed to realize something. He whipped his head around, only to see Wen Qian’s hand already on the control console, flipping all the light switches to their highest setting.

In an instant, the light was as bright as day.

Beams of light blasted the iron cage in the Beast Fighting Arena.

"What the hell? What is this?"

"It’s so bright! I dare anyone to believe in the light now..."

"My god, what the hell is going on today?!"

"..."

Curses rose and fell, punctuated by the frantic howls of Beastmen.

Inside the cage, the Fuyi suddenly grew agitated. It flew erratically in mid-air, its hard wings repeatedly striking the bars.

"SCREECH—"

The sound of something sharp scraping against the iron cage was enough to make one’s skin crawl.

Wen Qian’s gaze passed through the crowd and landed on the man’s broad back. The next second, a dagger appeared in his hand, its silver blade glinting blindingly under the lights.

Immediately after, blood flowed from his palm, rushing into the iron cage...

Although the manager didn’t know what was happening, he shut off the lights at once. In an instant, the Beast Fighting Arena was plunged into darkness.

But the darkness only lasted for a second.

The lights in the Beast Fighting Arena came on again.

Everyone crowded around the iron cage, trying to see what was happening inside. Even the manager couldn’t help but take two steps forward, narrowing his eyes.

’The Fuyi should have used this opportunity to defeat the Werewolf, right?’

’In the dark, a Fuyi’s vision becomes excellent and its body grows more agile. Beating the Werewolf should have been a matter of moments...’

’Besides, I’ve witnessed the power of a Mutated Bat Wings firsthand. It has a truly undefeated record.’

However, to his surprise, the once-agitated Fuyi collapsed to the ground the moment the lights came back on...

And the Werewolf stood quietly across from it, slowly reverting to his original form.

’What on earth happened in that second?’

’Can someone please tell me...’

His eyes filled with bewilderment. He immediately called over a guide for confirmation. After receiving an affirmative answer, he subconsciously took a step back.

’It’s over. He actually managed to win his tenth match.’

By now, Wen Qian had returned to the side of the cage with Yin Zhi. Along the way, she had even stopped a guide to get some gauze and iodine.

’Beastmen may have powerful self-healing abilities, but you can’t just leave a wound unattended...’

"Not bad, kid!" Chi Ye supported Chi Heng as he walked out of the iron cage, blocking the people who were crowding around them.

’He even took care of such a tricky Mutated Bat Wings. As expected of a cub from the Wolf Clan.’

Chi Heng ignored him. His gaze fell on Gu Mian, and he gave him a slight nod.

A starving Mutated Bat Wings is exceptionally alert and its agility is greatly enhanced. But once it ingests enough blood, its body will enter a dormant state...

That’s why, in most cases, a Mutated Bat Wings appears shriveled and gaunt.

They deliberately control its food intake.

But there is one situation that makes a Fuyi feed uncontrollably... and that’s exposure to intense light.

Just now, Gu Mian had used the chaos to cut his palm. The out-of-control Fuyi ingested a large amount of his blood. While it wasn’t enough to sate its hunger, it was enough to make it collapse.

Because Gu Mian is from the Snake Clan, and his blood contains a neurotoxin.

The last time, Yin Zhi had only come into contact with a tiny bit and was knocked unconscious for an hour. It just goes to show how potent his blood is against Beastmen...

"All done!" After bandaging Gu Mian’s wound, Wen Qian flashed a satisfied smile.

Seeing Chi Heng emerge, she immediately grabbed the iodine, ready to treat his wounds as well.

A tall figure blocked her view. The next second, Yin Zhi’s voice came from above her head. "Let me. We can’t keep making Qianqian do all the work."

The man’s tone was gentle and harmless. When he finished speaking, he affectionately nuzzled her forehead with his chin.

Wen Qian, naturally, had no objections. She handed him the supplies and followed the others to the rest area.

Normally, only Beastmen who had just fought in the Beast Fighting Arena were allowed in the rest area. But for a Beastman who had just won ten matches in a row, the rules could be bent a little.

Chi Heng was resting on a sofa. Sensing Yin Zhi’s approach, he lifted an eyelid. "Just leave it there."

"Hmph." The next second, Yin Zhi tossed the medicine onto the table.

He quickly walked back to Wen Qian’s side, bent down, and nuzzled her neck with the top of his head. "He said he can do it himself~"

Chi Heng was speechless, but he felt so dizzy at the moment that he couldn’t be bothered to deal with him.

Chi Ye, on the other hand, nodded in approval from the side, looking thoroughly impressed.

"What’s with that look?" Chi Heng asked, confused.

"Do you know why you don’t have a wife?" Chi Ye tutted.

Chi Heng shot him a sidelong glance, not bothering to reply.

But Chi Ye leaned in again, his voice teasing. "Because you don’t fight for what you want!"

After speaking, he even jutted his chin in Yin Zhi’s direction.

’A Young Master of the Tiger Clan is so proactive in his pursuit,’ he thought. ’He’s practically glued to the young lady.’

’But my own blockheaded nephew knows nothing but fighting. He really worries me to death.’

"You fight for what you want, and you still get divorced over and over again," Chi Heng retorted, irritated.

Chi Ye was shocked. "I’m sticking up for you, and you’re talking back to me?"

Chi Heng simply closed his eyes and ignored him.

’Sticking up for me?’ he thought. ’I didn’t feel that at all.’

No matter what Chi Ye said next, Chi Heng ignored him. Finding himself snubbed, Chi Ye went over and sat with Wen Qian’s group instead.

Just then, Li Jiu also popped his head out from Wen Qian’s arms. He looked left and right, sensing the location of the Critical Stone.

That’s right. There were a total of two Critical Stone Fragments in the Beast Fighting Arena.

One was inside a wall, and the other was in the rest area.

He had thought the location of the one in the wall was absurd enough, but upon reaching the rest area, he discovered that the location of the Critical Stone here was even more ridiculous.

Because... it was moving.

It moved left, then right. Li Jiu couldn’t pinpoint its location at all.

He started flying in circles around the ceiling. Before long, his whole person—no, his whole bird self... was dizzy.

"What did he say?" Wen Qian looked at Gu Mian, waiting for him to translate Li Jiu’s words.

A flicker of hesitation crossed Gu Mian’s eyes. "He said the fragment is moving."

Wen Qian was shocked. "Moving...?"

Seeing Gu Mian nod, everyone fell silent.

’How can a Critical Stone move?’

It was just a fragment, not some living creature.

But Li Jiu was an Inspection Envoy, and an Inspection Envoy’s perception of Critical Stones was extremely acute. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t make a mistake.

"Where’s the other one?" At the same time, Chi Heng opened his eyes.

He had just heard Li Jiu mention two Critical Stone Fragments, with one in the rest area. So where was the other one? ’We have to at least get one fragment this trip,’ he thought.

Wen Qian’s gaze shifted to Chi Heng. His face looked pale, and his lips were chapped and colorless. The previous battle had clearly taken a significant toll on him.

"In a wall," Gu Mian said.

Hearing this, Chi Heng frowned. ’These answers are getting more and more unbelievable.’