C41 (1/2)

”Let's call it a day!” ”I didn't expect the battle to be so simple!” Just as he was about to withdraw his spiritual energy, he heard ghost howls from behind him, getting closer and closer. Looking at the still burning golden silk sandalwood incense, he thought to himself, ”Not good.” He hurriedly put away the sandalwood, which had yet to be completely burnt, and rode on his spiritual energy to fly in a certain direction.

The flustered Bai Mu arrived at a huge ravine. He looked behind him and saw the ghosts that were about to catch up to him stopped a hundred meters away from the ravine. They lingered around, not daring to move forward, but they had no intention of leaving either.

Seeing the appearance of the ghosts, Bai Mu knew that there must be some sort of dangerous object hidden within. Seeing the evil spirits guarding the exit, Bai Mu also walked inside. It was alright to fight against two or three of them, but this dozen of floating objects might still be a little difficult to deal with! Since you want to gain experience, then you should be a bit more ruthless towards yourself! ”

Thirty minutes later, Bai Mu arrived at a pool of water. He crouched down and put his head into the pool of water. After a while, he stuck his head out. Ye Zichen shook his head, causing the water droplets to fly around as well. A cool feeling immediately assaulted him. He let out a loud and comfortable breath and sat down on a small rock by the pool.

As soon as he sat down, Bai Mu began to survey his surroundings. He thought to himself, ”I think there must be something dangerous here, so I have to be careful along the way. However, not only did I not feel any danger during the past hour, there was a surge of righteous energy filling the mountain stream.” Could it be that there was someone decent here? Or is it a god? ”

While he was still puzzled, a light reprimand sounded out in Bai Mu's ears.

”How dare you trespass into the forbidden area. ”If you know what's good for you, quickly leave! Otherwise, I won't forgive you!”

Even though he was reproached, Bai Mu didn't seem to have any ill intentions. In fact, there even seemed to be a trace of urgency in his tone. Thinking that he didn't have any ill intentions, he bravely said, ”This junior was only chased to this place by that evil ghost.

”No!” ”Get out now!” This time, the voice was even more urgent, as if he was holding back something.

Before Bai Mu could get to the bottom of this, a loud shout was heard accompanied with a series of explosions. One after another, massive fireballs rained down on Bai Mu. As a mortal, Bai Mu was unable to catch the fireballs.

”Little brother, I was hit by this forbidden area's curse and had no choice but to attack you. I will do my best to reduce the strength of my attack and it will all be up to you!” The voice from before rang out again. One of them, the patient Bai Mu, could clearly hear his words. While dealing with the incoming fireballs, he said, ”Thank you for your kind intentions, Senior. Bai Mu will do his best!”

The person in the shadows secretly sighed at Bai Mu's foresight and added, ”As long as I can endure for half an hour, my attacks will stop!”

Every time the Spiritual Energy struck out, the fireball that welcomed him would be destroyed. The power of the Five Water Rat existed within Bai Mu's body, so naturally, when the fireball touched the spirit, Bai Mu himself would feel a deep burning sensation. Of course, the majority of the pain was blocked by the Five Water Rat.

Although the Five-Water Gerbil only existed in Bai Mu's body as a form of Spiritual Energy, it still felt the pain of having a physical body.

Of course, the damage received by the Wishui Sandstorm was entirely dependent on its master's strength. The stronger its master was, the smaller the damage it took. With Bai Mu's current level, the result could be easily imagined.

Bai Mu could feel the pain and suffering of the Wishui Sandstorm Mouse. He calmed it down without saying a word and transferred all of his strength into it. Combined with the power of the Wushui Sandrat, it actually doubled the attack power of his Spiritual Energy.

Slowly, Bai Mu and the Wishui Sandstorm's teamwork grew closer and closer. They had reached a state where their minds were interlinked, and the intensity of the battle increased. The effects of the fireball also became less and less.

The contact between the fire and the spiritual force caused the surrounding temperature to rise rapidly. The scattered fireballs flew in all directions, turning the darkened sky crimson red.

”You really have some skills!”

Not only was Bai Mu not injured by his consecutive attacks, he did not even look exhausted at all. The more he fought, the more valiant he felt! Looking back at the spirit energy he had used, it was something he had never seen or heard before. For a moment, he felt a surge of curiosity towards this impenetrable youngster.

An hour had passed very quickly in this battle without any tiredness. The last fireball had disappeared by itself in midair.

He straightened his clothes and poured a handful of water onto his face. Bai Mu felt comfortable and relaxed as the wind from Tan Du blew against him. He closed his eyes to enjoy the slight coolness, but his heart seemed to be thinking about something else.

”It seems as though the Penta-Water Rat has truly begun to accept its master! Although the power of the Penta-Water Rat had existed in his body for a long time, he had always been indifferent towards it. Unless he used extreme methods, it would definitely hide in the deepest corner to watch him make a joke of himself. Looks like I still have to properly thank this battle, so I can truly gain a bit more strength. ”

”You seem very satisfied. Aren't you afraid that I'll give you another move?”

Bai Mu laughed. ”Of course! If senior wanted to kill me, why wait until now? ”