"By the way, Miss Qin, is it just you from your family coming over?"
After a while, Su Chen casually asked.
"Of course not, others have already arrived a few days ago."
"Actually, most people came as soon as the formation opened, but we are not here to seek treasures, so it doesn't matter if we came a few days later..."
At this moment, Su Chen suddenly stopped walking and made a gesture for silence.
Qin Nishang also immediately stopped, and began to listen!
They seemed to hear a "rustling" sound not far away, and this sound did not seem like the sound of human feet stepping on the ground!
Su Chen immediately moved, dashed forward, and hid behind a large tree, while Qin Nishang followed closely, hiding behind a nearby rock!
Both of them peeked forward after hiding themselves, only to see a wild boar approaching them, snuffling the ground as if searching for food!
This wild boar was different from ordinary wild boars, its whole body was covered with hair standing on end, as if struck by lightning!
"This is a Zimao Pig, a first-level demon beast!"
Qin Nishang, worried that Su Chen would not recognize it, said to him:
"Its hair is very tough, it's its most powerful weapon!"
Su Chen nodded slightly, although he wasn't very familiar with this kind of demon beast, since it was a first-level demon beast, there was nothing to be afraid of!
So he stepped out, and Qin Nishang also revealed herself without any hesitation!
Earlier, their hiding was just a precaution in case it was a third or fourth-level demon beast they encountered, then they would have to rely on wit!
Moreover, in Qin Nishang's view, if it was a fourth-level demon beast, quietly escaping would be the best and the only choice; after all, fourth-level demon beasts were comparable to the Condensation Pill Realm!
Of course, this situation was not likely to occur. Qin Nishang had already told him earlier that although there were many demon beasts in the Dark Forest, they were mostly not of high level, and most were third-level and below!
There were not even that many third-level demon beasts, the majority were second-level or first-level demon beasts, otherwise, the top-tier forces wouldn't choose this as a trial ground for the younger generation!
Of course, the term "younger generation" here doesn't necessarily refer to those in their teens or twenties, there were quite a few in their thirties!
In top-tier forces, most martial artists reaching their thirties have a cultivation of at least the Kaiyuan Late Stage!
If there were many third or fourth-level or even higher demon beasts here, it would be difficult to deal with even for them, and it wouldn't be a trial, but a suicide mission!
Of course, higher-level demon beasts are not entirely absent, but they are quite rare, with low encounter probability, so there is still a certain level of danger in this trial, and there are some minor casualties every year!
These casualties are not only due to encounters with demon beasts beyond one's own strength but also due to conflicts over demon cores and other treasures!
The "Zimao Pig" saw two humans appearing suddenly in front of it, and a glint of excitement, as if seeing a delicacy, immediately appeared in its bell-like eyes!
Demon beasts naturally have an aggressive nature towards humans!
The "Zimao Pig" immediately started running towards the two, despite being a pig, it was not as clumsy as an ordinary pig, it moved quickly!
As it ran, the fallen leaves on the ground flew, and a series of dull thuds echoed from the ground!
When it reached Qin Nishang, it lowered its head, slightly arched its back, and its hair appeared stiff like steel spines, charging at Qin Nishang!
Qin Nishang, being in the Kaiyuan Perfection, naturally did not regard this first-level demon beast in her eyes; as the "Zimao Pig" charged at her, her body lightly shifted, moving to the side of the "Zimao Pig", then quickly drew her sword and stabbed the creature's neck!
Having encountered this kind of "Zimao Pig" before, Qin Nishang had some experience, and as she struck, a plume of blood splashed out!
The "Zimao Pig" became enraged and wanted to turn its head to deal with Qin Nishang, but she gracefully retreated, her long robe fluttering, creating distance!
The "Zimao Pig" chased for a few steps, then collapsed...
Su Chen clapped his hands and laughed. He hadn't intervened at all, knowing that the "Zimao Pig" posed no difficulty for Qin Nishang!
However, Qin Nishang's clean and swift resolution was quite extraordinary!
"Just a little show from me!"
Qin Nishang flashed a playful smile as she spoke.
Shortly after, Qin Nishang used her sword to extract the inner core of the "Zimao Pig" and continued forward...
After walking some distance, lively conversation appeared ahead, and moments later, the two sides met!
The group was slightly surprised at seeing just the two of them, as those entering the Dark Forest usually comprised groups of at least four or five for better support!
But upon seeing Qin Nishang, they immediately froze!
Why was Qin Nishang with a man, who didn't seem to be a member of the Qin Family?
The young man in the center opposite them said after a brief shock.
"Master Ni, it seems you have quite the haul."
Qin Nishang smiled slightly. The young man before her was also a Young Master from a sect in a top-tier force, though ranked lower, not in the same league as the family Qin Nishang belonged to.
"Not enough to catch Miss Qin's attention, I'm sure."
The Master Ni laughed as he replied.
Qin Nishang just exchanged a few pleasantries and then continued on with Su Chen.
Watching the duo's retreating figures, a person beside Master Ni couldn't help but ask:
"Young Master, that guy doesn't seem familiar, how come he's with the eldest lady of the Qin Family?"
Master Ni touched his nose and said:
"How would I know?" ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⚫𝙣𝙚𝙩
After this, they continued on their path in the opposite direction...
Time unknowingly passed for a day; during this day, Su Chen and Qin Nishang had covered a long distance.
During this journey, they had hunted five demon beasts, including two second-level demon beasts.
As for the demon cores, dividing them casually was enough, as neither cared much for the details.
Of course, they had also encountered three or four other factions, all equally shocked to see Qin Nishang and Su Chen together!
Gradually, the news of the eldest lady of the Qin Family, Qin Nishang, being with an unfamiliar young man spread like wildfire in the Dark Forest...
(ps: There are two to three more chapters before midnight!)