Looking down at the small boots on her feet, they appeared plain and ordinary, pitch-black in color. Yet, after running such a long distance along the riverbank just now, her feet didn’t hurt at all—they felt light, comfortable, snug, and breathable.
Without a doubt, these were also treasures.
Chen Miaomiao’s eyes widened into perfect circles, her confusion growing stronger by the moment.
“Good heavens, Chen Miaomiao, have you stumbled upon some kind of miraculous encounter?”
But there was no such memory in the original owner’s mind.
Just as Chen Miaomiao was feeling disoriented and even beginning to doubt herself, a terrifying beastly roar shattered all her thoughts.
“Roar!”
Chen Miaomiao quickly turned around and saw a massive beast, clad in armor with a sharp snout and fangs, leap out from the dense forest. It howled at the sky, its roar filled with pain and struggle.
A Moshou?!
“Holy crap!”
Chen Miaomiao wished she could slap herself right then. It was truly a case of fearing something and having it happen—she had actually encountered a Moshou!
Fortunately, it hadn’t noticed her yet. Time to slip away, quickly!
Just as Chen Miaomiao was tiptoeing backward, the Moshou suddenly turned its head and charged straight toward her direction.
“…”
Without another word, Chen Miaomiao turned and ran!
The massive beast was tall and burly, at least two meters in height, and its speed was incredibly agile! As it ran, Chen Miaomiao could feel the ground trembling beneath her feet.
If she were to be hit by it, she would likely be torn apart on the spot, left without a whole corpse!
But the beast seemed like a starving wolf spotting prey, chasing Chen Miaomiao relentlessly. It pursued her without pause, its roars echoing one after another, inadvertently driving Chen Miaomiao into a valley filled with towering, bizarre rocks.
Massive, pitch-black boulders blocked Chen Miaomiao’s retreat. Seeing that there was no way to avoid or hide, Chen Miaomiao grew furious!
Being toyed with by that mysterious man was one thing—after all, he was at least a “person.” But even a Moshou from this otherworld was bullying her like this. Did it really think she was some kind of chocolate cookie?!
Even if she were to die here today, she would make it pay the price!
A cold glint flashed in Chen Miaomiao’s eyes. She abruptly turned to face the beast head-on, curling her lips into a cold smile. She beckoned to it with a finger and said softly, “You ugly creature, why are you chasing after me? Are you jealous of my stunning beauty?”
In the Xiuzhenjie, Moshou, giant beasts, and Xiongshou all possessed awakened intelligence, far surpassing that of ordinary wild animals.
This monstrous thing before her clearly understood Chen Miaomiao’s provocation. Already agitated and in pain, it longed to crush this weak human with its indestructible iron hooves!
“Roar!!”
The beast kicked off with its hind legs, charging toward Chen Miaomiao like a cannonball.
How dare you provoke me, you’re seeking death!
It had thought it could easily kill this insignificant ant, but unexpectedly, she turned out to be surprisingly agile. With a light tap of her toes and a roll on the ground, she perfectly dodged the attack.
Refusing to believe it, the beast adjusted its angle and launched another assault, but Chen Miaomiao once again evaded it flawlessly.
Another attempt, and the result was the same.
She was like a kingfisher darting through the forest—small and fragile, yet incredibly nimble.
Repeatedly missing its target drove the beast to the peak of fury. It let out a long roar, its beastly eyes turning crimson, and charged at Chen Miaomiao with all its might. The very ground seemed to sink slightly under its rage.
This was the moment Chen Miaomiao had been waiting for!
A faint smile curled at the corner of her lips as she pushed off the ground with both hands and flipped backward.
“Thud!!”
The sound of cracking stone and shattering bones echoed heavily, like thunder in a drought, striking fear into the soul.
Dark rocks flew and cracked as the terrifying, hill-sized beast swayed unsteadily before crashing down with a thunderous boom at Chen Miaomiao’s feet.
Seeing the beast’s imposing iron armor, Chen Miaomiao guessed its weapons were its terrifying strength and full-body plating.
In that case, she would return its own methods upon itself—reflecting its formidable power and force back at it!
The impact shook the earth and mountains!
Chen Miaomiao had gambled and won!
She let out a sigh of relief and cautiously approached the beast. Blood trickled from its eyes and mouth. Just as she was about to examine it, a sudden change occurred—the supposedly dead beast suddenly “came back to life.” It had been feigning death to lure Chen Miaomiao closer!
By the time Chen Miaomiao realized, it was too late. The beast swung its steel-like tail toward her with a force that tore through the air.
Too fast, too fierce.
There was simply nowhere to hide!
Only one thought crossed Chen Miaomiao’s mind.
It’s over, I’m done for…
Chen Miaomiao was sent flying, tumbling several times on the ground before collapsing motionless.
Convinced it had finally killed the cunning human, the beast exhaled a foul breath, shook its body contentedly, and moved forward to deliver a final blow to Chen Miaomiao.
Suddenly, an intense pain surged through it. A domineering force spread along its bones all the way to its Shoudan. With only a slight twitch, the beast’s head lolled to the side, completely dead.
The beast died with its eyes wide open, unaware of what had killed it.
Silence enveloped the surroundings, broken only by the rustling of the wind…
A long while later, Chen Miaomiao, who had been lying motionless on the ground, rolled her eyes and sat bolt upright like a carp leaping from water, exclaiming, “Phew, good thing this young lady was smart enough to play dead in time—almost lost my life there.”
She stood up, dusted off the dirt, and carefully examined herself, growing increasingly puzzled and shocked.
“How strange…”
The beast’s final strike had clearly been merciless, so why wasn’t she injured?
Not only was she unhurt, but aside from her slightly disheveled hair, she didn’t even feel any pain.
Chen Miaomiao lowered her gaze to the pristine white robe she wore, its subtle luster untouched by dust, and swallowed hard.
Goodness, could it be?
So this white robe of hers not only resists wrinkles, water, dust, and stains but can also withstand blows and prevent harm?!
Wait, no—let’s be bolder. Could the beast’s sudden death have been caused by the robe reflecting the damage back at it?
Chen Miaomiao: “…” If that were true, then this robe of hers would be nothing short of a heaven-defying divine artifact! A divine artifact! “Original owner, where on earth did you get such treasures?”
But the original owner’s soul had long since dissipated, so naturally, she couldn’t answer.
“…Fine, if I can’t figure it out, I won’t dwell on it.”
Chen Miaomiao wasn’t one to obsess over things. Not knowing for now was fine—life had to go on, after all.
The immediate priority was figuring out how to move this hill-sized beast. It was a trophy she had earned with her life, so she certainly couldn’t leave it behind.
Chen Miaomiao circled the beast three times and noticed that, despite its ugly appearance, its horns were exceptionally beautiful—pitch-black and glossy, dotted with specks of silver-gray, like finely crafted art. Surprisingly, they hadn’t shattered during the earlier collision, proving their remarkable hardness.
Just as she reached out to touch them, a silver streak shot toward her with a terrifying sound of tearing air. If Chen Miaomiao hadn’t withdrawn her hand in time, her wrist might have been severed by the blade.
Chen Miaomiao’s expression darkened as she turned back coldly, only to see a group of people in splendid robes swiftly approaching.
They moved like a swift wind, towering ancient trees serving as mere stepping stones for them, their movements agile and graceful.
Without a doubt, these were Xiushi.