Li Yao, Wang Teng, and Lin Yichen were astonished not only that the demonic beast could speak human language.
What made them even more incredulous was that the beast was actually conversing with Zhang Ergou in a proper manner.
The two did not seem to be in an antagonistic relationship.
They appeared more like familiar old friends.
"Lord Qianying, what do you think about the matter I mentioned earlier?"
Zhang Ergou obediently called the beast Lord Qianying as it had requested.
Upon hearing Zhang Ergou address it as Lord Qianying, the demonic beast immediately nodded with satisfaction. Su Dan Novel Network.
It even closed its eyes in ecstasy, as if hearing the most beautiful sound in the world.
"This fellow is quite narcissistic," Zhang Ergou muttered to himself.
"Hahaha, human, you are quite astute. I like you. What matter do you wish to discuss with me?"
After a while, the demonic beast opened its eyes, staring at Zhang Ergou and laughing heartily.
Zhang Ergou was overjoyed, not expecting the beast to be so easily fooled.
At this moment, Li Yao, Wang Teng, and Lin Yichen were completely bewildered. They had worked hard to discover the existence of the Red Star Fruit here.
However, they had not anticipated encountering this demonic beast.
After a period of cautious confrontation with it,
Zhang Ergou had arrived not long ago, and the situation had immediately become somewhat dramatic. This was simply too unbelievable.
The three looked at Zhang Ergou with changed expressions.
Li Yao and the others simply refused to believe that Zhang Ergou had no connection with this beast.
This demonic beast chose not to speak earlier, but only did so after Zhang Ergou's arrival.
And when confronting them, it had roared loudly.
As if to awaken the entire forest.
Zhang Ergou, at this moment, had no time to pay attention to the thoughts of the three. Seeing that the beast did not seem difficult to deal with,
He immediately stepped forward slightly, his face beaming with a fawning smile.
"Lord Qianying, you are so wise, divine, and immensely powerful. We few acknowledge that we are no match for you."
"However, we are in great need of the Red Star Fruit on this tree. Would you consider sharing some with us?"
Zhang Ergou's string of flattery left the beast dazed, as if it had lost its bearings, and its face showed an expression of ecstasy.
However, when it heard Zhang Ergou and the others planning to target the Red Star Fruit, the beast's expression changed drastically.
"Human, leave quickly. I can overlook your transgression."
The beast glared with its two copper-bell-sized eyes, its aura changing entirely. It was clearly displeased with Zhang Ergou and the others attempting to covet the Red Star Fruit.
Seeing Zhang Ergou's request directly rejected by the beast, Lin Yichen and the others also felt a wave of disappointment.
If they could obtain the Red Star Fruit without bloodshed, it would indeed be a joyous occasion for all.
But now, seeing the beast's attitude, it seemed there was no room for negotiation.
Upon hearing the beast's words, Zhang Ergou frowned, and a thought crossed his mind.
Suddenly, an object appeared in his hand: "Lord Qianying, what if I exchange this with you?"
Upon seeing the item in Zhang Ergou's hand, the beast's eyes widened, and it took a long time to shift its gaze from the object.
"Python's inner core. You killed the giant python?"
The beast's voice was filled with disbelief and uncertainty, as if confirming a terrifying matter with Zhang Ergou.
As a fellow demonic beast, it could naturally sense the terrifying energy contained within the inner core in Zhang Ergou's hand.
Furthermore, as a neighbor, it was intimately familiar with the giant python's aura.
For thousands of years, it had fought countless battles with the giant python, and their relationship was one of both rivalry and friendship.
Now, seeing the giant python's inner core in Zhang Ergou's possession.
The beast was filled with shock. After all, it had only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul early stage, and that too, by consuming the Red Star Fruit on the tree.
Zhang Ergou did not speak but nodded gently.
The shock on the beast's face intensified, and it even instinctively took a step back.
Lin Yichen, Li Yao, and Wang Teng also noticed something was amiss.
The beast, which had been aggressive moments ago, had transformed after Zhang Ergou presented an item.
This made them curious about the item in Zhang Ergou's hand.
And what was this giant python that the beast spoke of?
The beast's gaze towards Zhang Ergou was now tinged with fear.
The giant python and it had been fighting since childhood, and their cultivation levels had almost risen in tandem.
Therefore, the battles between the giant python and this beast had resulted in wins and losses for both sides.
Now, its greatest rival's inner core was held in the hands of this human before it.
The beast's first reaction was fear.
In reality, the place where Zhang Ergou and the others were teleported was merely the outer perimeter of this secret realm.
The giant python that Zhang Ergou had encountered earlier and the fiery red demonic beast before them were both merely demonic beasts from the outer perimeter of the secret realm.
Of course, Zhang Ergou and the others were unaware of this fact.
Instead, they believed that the fiery red demonic beast before them was already the most powerful beast they had encountered.
"How about it, Lord Qianying? Do you think it's a good deal to exchange this item in my hand for some Red Star Fruit from your tree?"
Seeing that the fiery red demonic beast had not immediately agreed to his terms, Zhang Ergou spoke again.
At this moment, the fiery red demonic beast had recovered from its shock, its gaze greedily fixed on the giant python's inner core in Zhang Ergou's hand.
If it could consume the giant python's inner core, its strength would surely skyrocket.
The cultivation of demonic beasts differed from that of humans.
Humans had to worry about the instability of their foundations when consuming pills and other tonics.
However, demonic beasts never had such troubles.
Consuming the inner core of powerful demonic beasts and heavenly treasures only made them stronger.
There were no side effects whatsoever.
This giant python's inner core was from a late Golden Core stage demonic beast. If it could be consumed, the fiery red demonic beast felt it could definitely break through to the Nascent Soul middle stage.
The energy of one late Golden Core stage demonic beast's inner core was equivalent to that of a hundred Red Star Fruits on this tree.
Moreover, as fellow demonic beasts, its absorption rate of inner cores was quite high.
Thinking of this, the fiery red demonic beast's expression slowly shifted from fear to a hint of greed.
"Are you truly willing to trade the fruits on this tree with me?"
The fiery red demonic beast's eyes were tightly fixed on the giant python's inner core in Zhang Ergou's hand.
"Naturally, I am. As long as Lord Qianying is willing."
Zhang Ergou observed the beast's changes from one extreme to the other. Seeing that it seemed to be tempted, Zhang Ergou replied immediately.
"So be it. Can you tell me how you killed the giant python?"
The fiery red demonic beast seemed unable to let go of the matter of the giant python's death.
Zhang Ergou shook his head. The spiritual fire was one of his greatest secrets, and he would not reveal it easily.
Facing this beast, he did not feel the need to lie, so he simply refused.
Lin Yichen, Li Yao, and Wang Teng were immediately alarmed when they saw Zhang Ergou shake his head.
The fiery red demonic beast had just softened its stance, and Zhang Ergou's refusal—what if the beast reneged on its word?