He didn't notice that the blood hole on his chest was healing at a visible speed, and the wound was perfectly sealed.
This scene was truly bizarre and unpredictable!
*Puff!*
Abruptly, Zhou Yan's abdomen was attacked again. His ribs snapped, and his body flew out, crashing into the swamp.
"Damn it!"
Zhou Yan's heart shuddered, cursing his carelessness.
Just now, to deal with the Black Scale Wolf King, he had focused entirely on defeating the opponent, neglecting the approaching danger.
*Splash!*
Green leeches emerged from the bottom of the swamp, dense and hideous, emitting a foul stench.
"No..."
Zhou Yan's pupils contracted, his eyeballs bulging out.
The number of leeches was too great, so dense that he couldn't count them, sending shivers down his spine.
*Whoosh!*
The leech swarm surged, instantly engulfing Zhou Yan.
*Gurgle gurgle!*
Zhou Yan struggled fiercely, trying to break free from the leeches' encirclement. However, poisoned and exhausted, he could only hold on for a few seconds before falling into a complete coma.
"Hahaha, finally caught this fat sheep."
An excited laugh echoed from beneath the swamp.
Then, a figure emerged from the mud, hoisting Zhou Yan onto his shoulders and running towards the edge of the swamp.
...
At the same time, on the other side of the valley.
A burly young man stood proudly in the grass with a contemptuous expression, looking coldly into the distance.
"Hmph, what kind of crap martial artist dares to steal our prey!"
The burly young man's gaze was sinister as he spoke fiercely.
He was a Xiantian realm expert named Li Hu, whose cultivation had reached the sixth rank of Xiantian, just a step away from the seventh rank Martial Master.
At this moment, he gazed into the depths of the swamp, his thoughts racing:
"The swamp is filled with miasma. Ordinary people who stumble in are sure to die."
A cold glint flashed in Li Hu's eyes. "We entered the swamp to collect spirit herbs, and this kid actually followed us."
"Now, while he's poisoned and unconscious, let's just kill him!"
Before his words had even finished, Li Hu moved like lightning, swift as the wind, darting towards the swamp.
Not long after, Li Hu arrived at the swamp.
"Kid, you actually managed to survive. You're quite lucky."
Li Hu stood still, observing Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan's tattered clothes were covered in mud, and his body bore several wounds, stained with blood, making him look utterly miserable.
"You... you don't do anything rash."
Zhou Yan's eyes widened as he spoke with difficulty.
"Heh heh, kid, don't worry, I won't kill you."
Li Hu grinned, revealing two rows of sharp, yellow fangs.
"I heard you're the young master of the Zhou family. If I can capture you and use you as a hostage to extort benefits from the Zhou family, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"Scoundrel!"
Zhou Yan cursed, filled with shock and anger.
All of this was thanks to Zhou Yunlan, which had turned him into a useless person.
Now, Li Hu was setting his sights on him, which was simply too much.
"I advise you to let me go, otherwise, my father will never let you off."
Zhou Yan clenched his fists, his hatred burning fiercely.
"Oh? Zhou Ding Tian, that useless old man?"
Mentioning Zhou Ding Tian, Li Hu was unfazed.
"You know my father's name?"
Zhou Yan's expression faltered, and he couldn't help but ask.
"Heh heh, although Zhou Ding Tian is the head of the Zhou family, his strength is sadly low. In Jiangling City, he's considered a third or fourth-rate character."
Li Hu sneered repeatedly, mocking, "I've killed more than one useless person like your father."
"Don't believe me? Then try me!"
With that, Li Hu stomped his foot on the ground, and like a fierce tiger, lunged at Zhou Yan.
"Get lost!"
Zhou Yan's gaze was icy as he swung his sword, stabbing towards Li Hu's chest.
*Bang!*
The sword energy shattered. Li Hu slapped down with his claw, the gust of wind raging and shaking Zhou Yan, making him spit blood.
"You..."
Zhou Yan's face turned ashen, and his body swayed.
"Heh heh, how is it? Doesn't it feel bad to be stepped on by me!"
Li Hu sneered, "Let me tell you, you can't escape today. If you obediently surrender, I might consider sparing your life!"
"Bah! Dream on!"
Zhou Yan retorted, his expression defiant and fearless.
"Since that's the case, then I'll have to send you on your way."
Li Hu's expression turned savage as he raised his foot and kicked towards Zhou Yan's chest.
*Clang!*
Just then, a blade light descended, blocking Li Hu's attack.
"Huh?"
Li Hu froze and looked in the direction of the blade light.
*Swish!*
Immediately, Li Hu's vision blurred, and a slender figure appeared before him.
"Who are you!"
Li Hu's expression changed, and he roared sharply.
"Who I am, you don't need to know, because you are about to die."
A nonchalant voice emanated, sending chills down Li Hu's spine.
The person before him was dressed in a blue robe, with a handsome face, a faint smile on his lips, and a cold glint in his eyes.
"You're courting death!"
Li Hu was furious, and a powerful aura erupted from his body.
*Crack...*
Wisps of true energy swirled, surging like a tide, forming the phantom of a giant python that coiled above his head, its fangs bared and claws brandished.
"Fifth rank late stage, Xiantian first level!"
Sensing the aura, the blue-robed youth raised an eyebrow and muttered,
"No wonder you dare to hijack my prey!"
"Hahaha, you little brat, are you scared now."
Seeing the blue-robed youth, Li Hu was overjoyed and laughed heartily.
"If you know what's good for you, scram quickly. I'm going to torture him slowly later!"
"Sorry, this prey is mine."
The blue-robed youth smiled and walked over slowly.
"You're seeking death!"
Li Hu's eyes widened, his killing intent surging. He activated his true energy and unleashed a thunderous punch.
Instantly, the true energy roared, like a dragon emerging from the sea, and terrifying pressure enveloped everything.
"Fifth rank late stage, weaker than me!"
The blue-robed youth's expression was calm. He extended his right arm to meet Li Hu's attack.
"Who is this guy? He actually dares to go head-to-head with Big Brother Li Hu!"
Beside them, a few martial artists whispered amongst themselves, filled with disdain.
"Kid, you're no match for me!"
Li Hu's face showed contempt, looking relaxed, believing the other party would surely lose.
*Bang!*
In an instant, their fists collided, emitting a dull thud.
*Stomp stomp...*
The next moment, Li Hu trembled all over and stumbled back three steps, his face filled with horror.
He never would have imagined that this seemingly sickly youth was so powerful.
"Take another punch from me!"
Li Hu was enraged. His true energy surged within him, pouring madly into his fist, and he once again struck towards the blue-robed youth.
"With this little strength, you dare to call yourself a martial artist?"
The blue-robed youth shook his head and sneered, his figure flickering as he dodged the fist energy.
*Bang bang bang...*
Li Hu threw punches frantically, his speed increasing, but he could never get close to the blue-robed youth.
"How is this possible?"
Li Hu's face contorted, and sweat beaded on his forehead.
He had always been confident in his strength, so how could he have expected to encounter such a bizarre situation.
"It's time to end this."
Suddenly, the blue-robed youth's expression turned grim. He kicked out his right leg, fiercely striking Li Hu, sending the latter flying backward, crashing into the swamp and splashing a large amount of mud.
"Cough cough..."
Li Hu clutched his chest, gasping for air.
"Kid, you're strong, but you shouldn't have interfered in my business."