A smile crossed Ye Tian's face. He looked at the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python in astonishment and said, "Are you serious? But the Demon Beasts around here don't seem to be very high-level. It won't be easy to find one with the Thunder Attribute, will it?"
"Demon Beasts with the Thunder Attribute are extremely rare, so finding one is naturally difficult. But it's not impossible if we're persistent. Don't you worry about it, Boss!" said the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python.
Ye Tian glanced at the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python and asked, "Now that you've devoured the Jungle Tiger, shouldn't you refine its Energy? That would help boost your strength!"
"No need. That Jungle Tiger was too weak. It's not enough to warrant me entering your body to refine it, Boss. But wait here for a moment. I'll be right back!" said the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python.
With a faint flutter of its cicada-thin wings, it vanished from Ye Tian's sight. Its speed was so incredible that even Ye Tian felt a pang of inadequacy.
'This fellow's speed is absolutely heaven-defying. I wonder what he's up to. Don't tell me he's found another terrifying Demon Beast? I have to go take a look,' Ye Tian mused.
Ye Tian executed his Body Technique and quickly gave chase. Just then, the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python appeared before Lin Ling. His sudden appearance startled her; she hadn't sensed that he would be able to discover her.
"Who are you? Why are you here? If you have any malicious intent, I'll kill youâeven if you are a beautiful woman!" the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python said to Lin Ling.
"You're Ye Tian's Demon Pet? What kind of Demon Beast are you, exactly?" Instead of answering, Lin Ling posed her own questions.
"You know my boss? Who in the world are you?" the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python demanded, flapping its wings and unleashing a terrifying wave of Primordial Qi.
"I'm his mentor. If you don't believe me, you can ask him. He's on his way over right now!" Lin Ling said to the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python, her eyes on Ye Tian, who was rushing toward them from not far away.
Ye Tian quickly arrived before Lin Ling, stunned to see her there. Had it been anyone else, he might have ordered the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python to kill them, but he truly couldn't bring himself to do that to Lin Ling.
But he knew his secret was out. 'Now she knows I have a Demon Pet. I wonder if she'll tell anyone. The Eight-winged Golden Scale Python isn't just any Demon Pet. If someone with ill intent finds out, it could be very bad for both of us.'
"You're hard to get rid of, Mentor Lin Ling. I thought I made you angry enough to leave. Why are you here again?" Ye Tian asked.
Lin Ling shot Ye Tian a look. "I'm your mentor. It's my duty to protect you, so of course I have to follow you! Are you mad that I found out about your Demon Pet? Don't worry, though. Your secret is safe with me."
Ye Tian was taken aback. 'I thought I'd hidden my tracks for the past few days, but she still found me. I'll have to consider whether or not I can trust her word.'
"You'd better remember what you just said. If you dare leak this, I won't go easy on you just because you're a woman. Now that I have Ye Lin to protect me, you can stop following me, right?" Ye Tian asked.
"Ye Tian, do you despise me that much? Am I really so detestable? Is it because I'm not pretty enough? Not gentle enough? I'm your mentor, and it's my responsibility to protect you! You may have a Demon Pet, but you two don't know which of the beasts in here are Elemental Demon Beasts. I can be your guide!" Lin Ling said.
The only reason she was willing to humble herself like this was because she believed Ye Tian came from an incredibly powerful background. After all, what disciple from an ordinary family could possibly possess a Demon Pet with a Primordial Bloodline?
Water flows to lower ground, and people strive for higher placesâit's a simple truth. Everyone has dreams and ambitions, and Lin Ling was no exception. She hoped to one day become a world-renowned mentor, leaving no regrets in her life.
Hearing her say that, Ye Tian felt it would be wrong to refuse her again. "Well, since you put it that way, I suppose it would be unreasonable of me to say no. Having a beautiful woman for company sounds rather pleasant. Just be warnedâI can be very dangerous. If I accidentally 'eat you up,' don't you go blaming me."
"'Eat me up'? Don't tell me you have a habit of eating human flesh? Wait⊠what did you just say?" Lin Ling suddenly sputtered, her words becoming jumbled as a realization dawned on her. A blush instantly spread across her gorgeous face.
'I can't believe that wretched Ye Tian would have such wicked thoughts. Perhaps my standards were too high; no man had ever truly caught my eye, and I haven't dated anyone in all my years. In other words, I'm still a virgin.'
"Hehe! I was just kidding, trying to lighten the mood. What are you so flustered about?" Ye Tian laughed. Seeing Lin Ling's face flush crimson gave him a thrill. 'This counts as getting a little payback!'
Lin Ling was a very intelligent woman. One look at Ye Tian's expression and she understood everything. 'To think I've been tricked by this guy again! I'll have to find a chance to get him back later.'
"Alright, my beautiful mentor," Ye Tian said, his tone suddenly turning serious. "Where in this Demon Beast Region is the highest concentration of Elemental Demon Beasts? And do you know where we might find any with the Thunder Attribute?"
Lin Ling didn't answer right away. 'There aren't many Elemental Demon Beasts in this Ordinary Demon Beast Region. The beasts that meet Ye Tian's criteria are likely only found in the Middle-Level Region, but there's no way I can take him to the Middle-Level Demon Beast Region.'
After a moment of thought, she said, "The most powerful Demon Beasts tend to inhabit the deepest parts of the mountain range. As for the Thunder Attribute ones you mentioned, I've never actually seen any myself. I've only heard rumors that a terrifying type of Demon Beast called the Thunder Crow exists in all three regions, but I've been in and out many times and have yet to see one.
"These Thunder Crows can pass through the Barriers between the three major regions. That means one could be in the High-Level Region one moment and appear in the Ordinary Region the next. They're incredibly fast, and their Attack Power is so immense that they're almost impossible to defend against."
"A Thunder Crow? You mean a crow with the Thunder Element? I'd love to see what one of those looks like. Anything that can scare our beautiful mentor must be pretty special!" Ye Tian chuckled.
"Thunder Crows travel in flocks. They come and go like shadowsâfinding them is next to impossible. You shouldn't get your hopes up. We're better off just hunting a few other fierce Elemental Demon Beasts.
"That will help you improve your strength too. Remember, the whole reason you came to this Ordinary Region was to get stronger. Familiarizing yourself with the terrain will also be a huge help for your future expeditions!" Lin Ling said with a smileâŠ