Little Junior Sister, We Can’t Handle This Grind Anymore - Chapter 86

“Cultivators are so stuck in their ways! They always define good and evil based on their own narrow perspective, and worst of all, they often judge morality based on appearance…” A six-headed, two-winged ape grumbled with clear resentment nearby.

And so, three fierce and menacing beasts huddled together, launching into a collective tirade against humans as if they’d found long-lost soulmates in their shared grievance!

The other beasts looked on with disdain. Humans might be hypocrites, but you lot aren’t much better!

Screech!—

A cry from the Nine-Headed Bird silenced everyone.

“Can you all shut up? I’m here to watch the show, not listen to you lot perform one!” the Nine-Headed Bird snapped, clearly irritated. Mainly because it had just missed whatever Feng Qingran had muttered under her breath.

The beasts exchanged glances. A little girl is… is…

Truly remarkable!

They watched as Feng Qingran used her own blood to trace a massive pattern of an ice lotus.

A point at the center of the pattern began to glow with a cyan light, which slowly spread outwards from the lotus’s heart.

Soon, a vivid cyan lotus materialized at the center of the mountain of knives and sea of fire.

The lotus emanated a chilling aura, rapidly freezing the surrounding blades and flames, creating a sheet of ice.

Feng Qingran darted to the center of the ice lotus and sat down cross-legged on the frozen surface.

She bit her finger and began drawing something on the ice.

The cyan lotus grew larger and larger, and the area covered by ice expanded.

High above, the beasts stared, dumbfounded, utterly captivated by Feng Qingran’s actions.

Only the Shadow Serpent murmured under its breath, “Is she trying to show off so hard she stuns the entire Tenfold Domain? Blind us all?”

Another beast chimed in, “Who would have thought? That pesky little girl looks so small, soft, and cute… yet she’s this… impressive!”

“Ahem? Can anyone tell me what exactly she’s drawing down there?” the black Wyvern ventured timidly.

Instantly—

Every beast turned its scorching gaze upon the black Wyvern, their expressions turning sour.

How should we know what that is?

Beasts were usually born powerful.

They preferred to charge headfirst into fights. Who would bother learning formations?

Besides, beasts devoted their minds to satisfying their own desires.

Who would pay attention to such flashy, complicated things?

Seeing everyone stare at him, the black Wyvern grew even more timid. “I was just asking… I don’t know much, but it’s not my fault I’m ignorant!”

The beasts: Wow. Okay. That hit a nerve.

Taowu cut in, “I don’t know what that is down there either, but that cunning girl definitely does. Think about it—if we could learn such a powerful formation, could the Tenfold Domain even hold us anymore?”

A gleam appeared in every beast’s eyes. They had no idea how long they’d been trapped here!

If there was a real chance to escape…

“Listen up! From now on, I’ve got that girl under my protection. None of you are to lay a finger on her!” Yingzhao declared with a haughty look, completely forgetting how it had scorned Feng Qingran just moments before.

The other beasts had their own thoughts but remained silent.

Yet every single one of them stared intently at Feng Qingran. What if this little girl really could get them out…

Down below, Feng Qingran, who had just finished setting up the formation and let out a sigh of relief, suddenly felt a prickling sensation on her back, as if being watched.

She scanned her surroundings but found nothing. Looking up, she saw only layers of white clouds.

Strange?

Is Senior Yinglong watching me from the shadows?

Using a formation to pass this trial doesn’t count as cutting corners, does it?

After all, with my small frame, walking across this endless mountain of knives and sea of fire would exhaust me to death.

If a problem can be solved with brains, never use brute force.

Feng Qingran took out a Fasting Pill and prepared to swallow it.

Gulp!—

Gulp!—

Gulp!—

The sound of numerous gulps reached her ears.

A chill ran down Feng Qingran’s spine. Clutching the pill, she looked around again. This is Yinglong’s territory…

There shouldn’t be any other beasts here.

But if there aren’t, where are all these swallowing sounds coming from?

Drip!—

The sound of a droplet hitting the ice.

Feng Qingran stared at a drop of viscous fluid not far away, puzzled.

The more I look at this, the more it looks like… someone’s drool?

Feng Qingran looked up again. Still only clouds.

Suddenly, a dreadful thought crossed her mind.

Can the Tenfold Domain be haunted?

The beasts above the clouds were even more nervous than Feng Qingran.

They peered carefully through the gaps in the clouds, watching the scene below.

“Taotie! Control your drool! You’re getting my fur all wet!” Taowu complained in disgust.

“Slurp! It just smells so good… I want some too… Slurp…” Taotie said, wiping its mouth incessantly.

Taotie tried to hold back, but it was helpless—it was in its nature!

“Taotie, if you don’t stop, I’m throwing you off!” Taowu’s temper flared as it felt its back getting increasingly damp and sticky.

“Slurp… Slurp… I’m trying to control it… Just give me a moment…” Taotie reassured.

The other beasts weren’t faring much better. The pure, refreshing scent of the lotus had awakened all their cravings!

If it weren’t for the Nine-Headed Bird and Yingzhao keeping them in check, they would have charged down long ago.

But for the chance to possibly leave the Tenfold Domain someday…

The beasts endured, gritting their teeth.

After all, the difference between one full meal and a lifetime of full meals was something they could all understand!

Feng Qingran, unaware of the beasts’ antics, remained tense, cautiously sensing her surroundings.

She feared that if she let her guard down for a second, some fierce and menacing evil spirit might come charging out.

Huh?

Wait, that doesn’t make sense.

Why would a Fasting Pill attract ghosts?

Ghosts don’t eat pills. They feed on souls.