Chapter 381 (2/2)

There was light, Shao Xuan did not see anything unusual. However, his gut sensed there was something dangerous there.

“Bone beasts have very hard bones suitable for boneware, making bone daggers. However, they are not easy to hunt because of their thick armour and skull. They’re strong too. If we are not confident, we won’t usually provoke them. They’re very cunning animals, good at camouflage.”

Shao Xuan looked towards the sandy piece of land again. Activating his power, he identified a hunk of bone.

There was a bone beast as large as the dinosaur he fought. However, it was as if it wore a stone helmet. Just by sight, he could tell it was extremely robust. Right now, its entire body was buried in the ground, only its head was on the surface. Its eyes were closed, ears pressed downwards, nostrils constricted and breathing slowed. At a glance, it looked like a boulder. There was even moss and plants growing on it. People who were not familiar with this animal would have thought it was just a boulder.

It was excellent at camouflage. If it felt like it would be too obvious, it would even roll a few boulders over and sit among them for better camouflage. Most of the boulders they saw by the river now were placed by the animal!

“There’s one bone beast there,” said Shao Xuan, pointing at the ‘rock’. It looked like this was an animal who hunted alone. If it hunted in groups, they would be way more dangerous.

One of the reasons why bone beasts were so dangerous was because it was hard to identify their exact location. If they made a mistake, the beast would take the opportunity to ambush them. However, if they knew exactly where it was, they could make preparations and the hunt would be easier.

Tao Zheng grew more excited. The younger ones all liked a challenge like that.

“You’re sure?” he asked again.

“I’m sure.”

After a pause, Tao Zheng asked again, “Are there other bone beasts nearby?”

“No, just one. It’s huge though, maybe larger than the dinosaur back at the village. You all want to hunt it?” Shao Xuan saw the flash in his eye.

“I’ll discuss with everyone.” It was a team after all, he could not just hunt alone. A beast like that would require everyone’s efforts to yield a successful hunt.

Tao Zheng told everyone and as expected, they were all interested. If they knew exactly where it was, at least they could prepare. And even if it was a failure, they would be able to retreat safely.

“How are you so sure that’s the bone beast?” Zhui asked, staring intently, ignoring a tug from Tao Zheng. His tone was filled with doubt.

Everyone had this question too, though they did not dare ask. Even the most experienced warriors here were not as quick in distinguishing the animal from its surroundings. So what if he was the Elder? Would they have to believe everything he said? Hunting was not a game, a mistake could result in injury or death.

Shao Xuan did not answer his question directly. He looked around then pointed at a spot two steps away from him. “There’s a rock under here. About this big.” Shao Xuan gestured to show its size, then described its shape.

Zhui and the rest looked at where he pointed. It was a pile of rotten leaves and broken branches.

Zhui looked at Tao Zheng, and when he nodded, Zhui took out a small knife and slashed away the branches and leaves. He brushed away a layer of soil to see a rock. It was exactly like what Shao Xuan said.

Zhui raised his eyebrows.