Beast God
Chapter 20: Exclusive Claim?

“What do you mean?” Lu Teng frowned, confused by the explanation.

Wang Lian explained, “Water Burial Buddha was originally an ordinary water-type mystical spirit. However, because it consumed a large number of Buddha-type mystical spirit corpses and absorbed primordial energy infused with Buddha power, it gradually evolved into a Buddha-type mystical spirit. But its root nature remains water-type, so it still differs somewhat from true Buddha-type mystical spirits. Normally, water-type and Buddha-type primordial energies blend seamlessly without issue or interference. But once this balance is broken, the Buddha-type primordial energy it absorbed will backfire against itself.”

“I see. But how could the balance between its water-type and Buddha-type primordial energy be broken inside its body?” Lu Teng pondered.

“That I don’t know. The ancient texts only record it like that,” Wang Lian shook her head.

While the group spoke, Qin Ziyu’s side suddenly changed drastically. He stepped back several paces, gripping his sword hilt tightly. The Purple-Green Dual Qi rose from his body, intertwining and coloring his sword in purple and green hues.

The moment Water Burial Buddha charged forward, Qin Ziyu thrust his sword sharply. The sword tip emitted an eerie purple-green light.

This strike directly pierced through the scaly-protected palm of Water Burial Buddha. Its momentum and force remained undiminished as it pierced through the scales on its chest, directly impaling its chest.

Everyone watched in stunned silence. Chen Guan silently praised, “The Purple-Green Dual Qi Profound Skill truly is overwhelmingly powerful, capable of achieving such a level.”

Qin Ziyu successfully landed the strike and gracefully retreated. Water Burial Buddha, enraged, quickly pursued but after a few steps suddenly slowed. Its face twisted, eyes bulging, and blood sprayed from the wound like a high-pressure water jet.

Water Burial Buddha tried to cover the wound, but no matter how it tried, it couldn’t stop the blood from spurting through its fingers.

With a heavy thud, Water Burial Buddha collapsed onto the ground, its body convulsing uncontrollably.

Everyone was overjoyed, ready to praise Qin Ziyu, but in an instant, Qin Ziyu swayed and fell heavily to the ground.

“Ziyu!” Wang Lian panicked, quickly rushing over to check on him.

“I’m fine, just overexerted,” Qin Ziyu said, the Purple-Green Dual Qi on his body already vanished, replaced by a pale, bloodless complexion as white as snow.

Wang Lian still looked uneasy and bent down closer to examine Qin Ziyu’s condition.

Qin Ziyu was about to say something when an unexpected change happened. Wang Lian’s delicate fingers quickly tapped dozens of acupoints on Qin Ziyu’s body in an instant, instantly stiffening his body in a sitting posture, unable to move.

“Acupoint sealing... Wang Lian, what are you doing...” Lu Teng and Gongsun Zhuo both widened their eyes, staring at Wang Lian.

Wang Lian leisurely stood up, brushed back her thick black hair, and smiled at them. “Thank you all for your help. From here on, I can manage on my own.”

“What do you mean?” Lu Teng still couldn’t grasp the meaning.

Gongsun Zhuo already gripped his blade, taking a battle stance, coldly saying, “Don’t you get it? Wang Lian wants to claim the Seven Treasures Glazed Fruit all for herself.”

“Claim all for herself? Wang Lian, do you really think you can take on both of us alone?” Lu Teng realized and glared at Wang Lian angrily.

He instinctively excluded Chen Guan, never considering him a combat threat.

“No, no, no, a mere Seven Treasures Glazed Fruit isn’t worth all this trouble,” Wang Lian smiled and said, “This matter originally had nothing to do with you all, but since it cannot be revealed to anyone, I have no choice but to ask you to keep this secret.”

“We had no idea what you were up to,” Gongsun Zhuo said firmly. He hadn’t acted because he was cautious. Wang Lian had just used a rare acupoint sealing secret skill, revealing she had been hiding her true strength all along and was far from simple.

His words were meant to avoid conflict with Wang Lian, hoping they could part ways peacefully, even if it meant giving up the Seven Treasures Glazed Fruit.

Lu Teng clearly didn’t think so cleverly, blurting out, “So you’ve had this planned all along. You knew this place beforehand and deliberately lured us here.”

Chen Guan thought to himself, “You only just realized? Her revealing Water Burial Buddha’s weakness and letting Qin Ziyu exploit it to kill the spirit was definitely deliberate.”

“That’s right, so I must trouble you all to keep this secret for me.” As she spoke, Wang Lian suddenly threw out two flying daggers, one toward Lu Teng and one toward Gongsun Zhuo.

The flying daggers were obviously faster than when she attacked Water Burial Buddha earlier. Lu Teng and Gongsun Zhuo hurriedly swung their swords, barely deflecting the daggers. But in the next moment, their arms twitched involuntarily, and their swords fell to the ground. Thin as ox-hair needles were stuck in their wrists.

“Acupoint-striking needles...” Gongsun Zhuo recognized the technique, feeling as if his entire arm had been rendered useless.

They tried to use their other hands to pull out the needles, but it was too late.

Wang Lian swiftly threw more flying daggers with both hands. The two had no time to remove the needles and panicked, dodging frantically.

But Wang Lian’s flying daggers were just a surface threat. The truly deadly move was the silent, stealthily launched ox-hair needles. 

The two couldn’t dodge at all; moments later, several needles had pierced their bodies, and they collapsed, convulsing violently, completely immobilized.

Chen Guan had initially wanted to team up with Lu Teng and Gongsun Zhuo. After all, once they were taken care of, Wang Lian would surely target him next.

But he hadn’t expected Lu Teng and Gongsun Zhuo to fall so quickly. Seeing Wang Lian’s treacherous methods, Chen Guan didn’t dare act rashly and wanted to see if she had any more sinister skills.

Unfortunately, Lu Teng and Gongsun Zhuo were too useless to force Wang Lian to reveal anything else.

The original seven-person squad had lost Hua Yun and Hua Cai, while Qin Ziyu, Lu Teng, and Gongsun Zhuo were immobilized, leaving only Chen Guan and Wang Lian.

Although Wang Lian didn’t consider Chen Guan important, she still remained cautious. After dealing with the others, her gaze turned to Chen Guan. A flying dagger slid into her hand from somewhere. Her slender jade-like fingers gripped the dagger, ready to strike.

Chen Guan retreated behind Rouge, letting Rouge shield him.

Lu Teng and Gongsun Zhuo had no expectation of Chen Guan’s abilities. Even they were no match for Wang Lian and were easily subdued. What could Chen Guan possibly do?

They only felt regretful, blaming themselves for not seeing through Wang Lian’s vicious true nature hidden beneath her beautiful facade sooner.

Relying on an Evil Cute Rabbit? Even a rare-quality Evil Cute Rabbit couldn’t threaten Wang Lian. It probably wouldn’t even need to use acupoint-striking needles. It wouldn’t even be able to block flying daggers.

Wang Lian noticed Chen Guan hiding behind the Evil Cute Rabbit and smirked mockingly. “You’re lucky to have obtained a rare-quality Evil Cute Rabbit, but such a pet won’t save your life.”

Her voice just fell when Wang Lian threw a flying dagger, turning into a cold gleam. In an instant, it reached the Evil Cute Rabbit’s forehead, seeming ready to pierce its skull.