Chapter 30: The Bull Demon King's Treasure

For several days, Chu Feng roamed the ancient mountains, undergoing a profound transformation. He gradually shed his initial nervousness, cold sweats, and aversion to blood, becoming calm, composed, and self-assured. He could now survive, engage in fierce battles, and thrive in the primitive wilderness.

He continuously practiced his boxing, consolidating his skills, and had now fully mastered all nine forms of the Ox Demon Fist.

In the mountains, ancient colossal trees thrived, their dense canopies obscuring the sky. Chu Feng journeyed through them alone this time, as the yellow ox had not accompanied him.

"Caw!" A bird's cry, like a clap of thunder, burst near his ear. From mid-air, a black raptor rapidly swooped down, its descent heralded by a powerful gust of wind.

This colossal bird was entirely black, spanning over ten meters. It appeared forged from dark gold, exuding a cold metallic luster, and its black talons were exceptionally sharp.

Crack! Chu Feng dodged, taking cover behind a massive boulder weighing a thousand catties. The raptor's huge talons shockingly tore the boulder apart, a terrifying display of power.

Only the black raptor's eyes were blood-red, radiating a cold, cruel, and obviously fierce demeanor.

Its immense size suggested it could easily tear apart and consume a giant elephant!

Whoosh... With a powerful gust of wind, it swooped down once more, tearing through the forest. Its steel-hard black feathers shattered several massive trees, sending withered leaves swirling everywhere.

Chu Feng was fearless. After days of training, he felt completely transformed, now traversing this primeval land with calm courage, unwavering resolve, and immense bravery.

A fierce battle erupted, lasting a full fifteen minutes.

Finally, Chu Feng leaped up, meeting the colossal bird as it aggressively descended from mid-air.

At that moment, all nine powerful fist strikes, as formidable and dominant as the Heaven-Overturning Seal, slammed into the black raptor's chest, seemingly capable of shattering any obstruction.

The dark, metallic feathers on its chest instantly exploded and scattered everywhere. The fierce raptor let out an exceptionally shrill shriek, piercing enough to rupture eardrums.

Poof! Its chest collapsed, then split open, revealing a massive, gushing wound.

The massive corpse plummeted, crashing to the ground. The mountainous terrain shook violently, surrounding ancient trees swayed wildly, and rocks tumbled down.

Chu Feng stood motionless, bathed in the raptor's blood. He was remarkably calm, his earlier nervousness long gone, as he composedly observed the scene.

Afterward, he took a portion of the raptor's flesh and carried it away on his back.

"Today," he thought, "I'll try the meat of this giant bird."

Back home, he meticulously prepared the meat, cutting it with his black short sword. In the kitchen, he cooked, braised, and fried it, creating a large spread of poultry dishes.

"It's truly delicious!" Chu Feng exclaimed with satisfaction.

Most importantly, the wild game he had hunted in recent days contained astonishing energy, more than enough to nourish his body. This had proven beneficial during his boxing practice, as his physique grew stronger.

"Moo!" The yellow ox was also greatly satisfied, its belly noticeably distended. Over the past few days, it had clearly gained weight, looking quite plump.

"You stay home and behave yourself," Chu Feng told the yellow ox after finishing his meal. "I'm going to deliver some wild game to Uncle Liu and Third Grandfather Zhao."

Over the past few days, he had brought them some beast meat, and both Uncle Liu from the antique shop and Third Grandfather Zhao from the cold weapon workshop had praised its truly exceptional quality.

Of course, he hadn't dared mention that it was meat from a giant beast.

As dusk settled, Chu Feng carried two large bags of cooked meat into the courtyard. Instinctively, he walked towards the spot where he had buried the seeds, examining it closely again and again.

Unfortunately, no tender sprouts had emerged yet.

When the yellow ox saw Chu Feng glance at it again, it became visibly uncomfortable, sensing a deep malice from him. It immediately widened its eyes, then slammed the door shut with a bang.

"Hmph, do you think I absolutely need your ox dung?" Chu Feng scoffed, then burst into laughter. "Now, aside from dragon dung, I can find the excrement of any giant beast. If I weren't worried about blaspheming the Queen Mother of the West and the Mystical Lady of the Ninth Heaven, I would have already acted!"

"Moo!" The entire room shook as the yellow ox bellowed in furious embarrassment.

Chu Feng ignored it and set off down the quiet street.

By the time he returned, it was late, with a bright moon and scattered stars. Uncle Liu from the antique shop and Third Grandfather Zhao from the weapon workshop had each pulled him aside for a few small drinks.

Still some distance from home, Chu Feng spotted a golden glow, clearly the yellow ox. The creature was stealthily emerging from the courtyard, looking shifty and furtive.

Like a thief, it darted with a whoosh into the orchard on the east side of the courtyard.

Chu Feng hid at the street corner, utterly surprised. What secret was this creature hiding? Why was it acting so mysteriously, sneaking into the orchard in the dead of night?

His curiosity piqued, he tensed his body as the yellow ox had taught him, preventing any energy from leaking, and then stealthily followed, tracking its movements.

As expected, the yellow ox was cunning and extremely cautious, frequently glancing around and abruptly turning its head as if fearing it was being followed.

"Something's fishy!" Chu Feng muttered. He grew increasingly convinced that the creature was up to something; otherwise, why would it be so cautious, constantly glancing back as if fending off a thief?

Without a doubt, it was guarding against him, fearing he would follow.

Chu Feng had to stop, maintaining a significant distance, as he knew the yellow ox was highly perceptive, possessing an almost instinctive intuition. Getting too close would surely lead to discovery.

Lately, his successful boxing practice had also developed this very same kind of perception. Even from a great distance, without seeing dangerous giant beasts, he could sense their presence beforehand.

It was like a primal instinct!

Once he was sure he was far enough, Chu Feng confidently followed at a leisurely pace, certain the yellow ox wouldn't spot him. From that distance, he could only make out a vague golden glow moving through the orchard.

Finally, the yellow ox stopped at a specific spot, quickly turning to confirm once more if anyone was following.

Chu Feng grumbled inwardly, "This stubborn ox is far too cautious. What on earth is it hiding to be so careful?" He quickly hid motionless behind an old peach tree.

Moments later, Chu Feng saw the yellow ox digging a hole, then appearing to bury something.

"Is this creature burying treasure? How dare it do this behind my back!" Chu Feng gnashed his teeth, yet he remained composed, waiting patiently and motionless behind the old tree.

The yellow ox seemed very satisfied. Not knowing what it had buried, it hummed contentedly all the way back, its steps light and relaxed.

"Little ox, you want to hide things from me? No chance! I'll dig up your entire stash later, leaving you with nothing but tears."

Chu Feng secretly made his plans, an uncontrollable triumphant smile spreading across his face.

He imagined that when the yellow ox eventually returned to retrieve its buried item and found nothing, it would surely be furious enough to jump with rage.

"Hehe!" Chu Feng chuckled. Once the yellow ox was completely out of sight, he slowly emerged from behind the tree, ready to begin digging for the treasure.

He knew well that the Ox Demon King was always very particular, so anything it valued must be extraordinary.

"Did it get something good during its previous trips into the mountains, behind my back?" Chu Feng mused.

Suddenly, he heard sounds. Though they were distant, his keen perception allowed him to detect them.

Who would come to the orchard in the dead of night? This presence immediately put him on alert.

He retreated behind the old tree, becoming still once more. Tensing his muscles and sealing off all his energy, he instantly merged with the vast night.

In mid-air, a giant bat appeared, slowly descending into the orchard.

Chu Feng was astonished!

Then he frowned. It was actually a man with a pair of demonic, fleshy wings, giving him the appearance of a large bat as he descended silently.

Simultaneously, a woman on the ground, swift as a gust of wind, arrived almost at the same moment.

The man with demonic wings had a gentle, surprisingly beautiful face. He landed precisely at the spot where the yellow ox had buried its treasure.

The woman's appearance was rather ordinary, but she was very fond of dressing up, with vibrant red lips, smoky eye makeup, and a fashionable style. Strikingly, she wore a snow-white outfit in the dark night.

"What was that thing just now?" the man with demonic wings asked. "A vague golden glow. It looked like a golden ox to me, truly bizarre."The two stood there, conversing in low voices."I just saw it heading towards Qingyang Town," the woman replied."Hmm," the man mused, "the same town as our target, Chu Feng."

From a distance, Chu Feng's keen senses caught their words, and his heart immediately sank. These two had come for him, making him their target. What did they intend to do?

He immediately froze.

"They actually ordered both of us out for just a mortal, hmph! Regardless, tonight will see bloodshed!" the man with demonic wings declared, his handsome face etched with coldness.

"That golden creature earlier dug a hole here," the white-clad woman said, tucking back her long hair with a charming smile. "It looked like it buried something. Hey, maybe we're in luck!" She was completely unconcerned about the trivial task of killing Chu Feng, her attention fixed on the present as she gracefully squatted down.

She was typically meticulous about cleanliness, yet now her fingers were stained with soil.

This was because she had just witnessed a golden animal, a rare and undoubtedly extraordinary sight.

"If there's any benefit, we'll split it!" the man with demonic wings stated.

In the darkness, Chu Feng watched calmly. He chose not to intervene; now was not the opportune moment to strike. Since they considered him a target, better chances would arise later.

On the ground, a rustling sound arose as the white-clad woman dug. In the dark night, her eyes gleamed brightly with anticipation.

Chu Feng frowned slightly, but after a moment's thought, he wasn't overly concerned. Once he dealt with the two intruders, what could the yellow ox's buried items do—run away?

"Ah..." Suddenly, the white-clad woman shrieked. Her cry was exceptionally piercing in the night, echoing far and wide.

She seemed to be enduring a nightmare, frantically shaking her hands, then desperately trying to wipe them on the man with demonic wings.

"What are you doing!" the man with demonic wings exclaimed. He clearly knew what it was, instantly becoming enraged, backing away rapidly, and simultaneously retching.

"Ox shit! Ox dung!" the woman shrieked heartbrokenly. She frantically shook her hands, violently rubbing them on the ground and tree trunks. Finally, she crouched there, retching uncontrollably.

From a distance, Chu Feng stared, dumbfounded!

For a long moment, he remained motionless, silently observing.

His mind raced, and in an instant, numerous thoughts flashed through his head.

After a considerable pause, Chu Feng wiped a bead of cold sweat from his brow. "My goodness... that was incredibly dangerous!"

His face cycled through shades of green, red, and white, a wave of lingering fear washing over him.

That yellow ox is truly incorrigible! he silently cursed and fumed.

He had originally been following the yellow ox, intending to secretly unearth its buried treasure and take it all. If these two hadn't appeared, he truly couldn't imagine what would have happened next. The mere thought of that scene was utterly horrifying!

Chu Feng wiped his brow again, mentally cursing the yellow ox eight hundred times. Was it really necessary to be so secretive, like a thief, just to relieve itself?!

This creature was a born troublemaker!

Anyone who noticed its suspicious behavior would naturally be curious enough to follow it secretly.

Soon, Chu Feng understood. His persistent requests for ox dung in the past few days had clearly given the yellow ox a complex, causing it to guard against him!

"Stubborn ox!" Understanding the full context, Chu Feng was speechless, caught between laughter and tears. It was now truly hard to say who had almost gotten the better of whom between him and the yellow ox.

In the distance, the white-clad woman, a germaphobe who had always prided herself on her appearance, was retching so violently she looked as if she would throw up her bile. She was still dry-heaving and screaming miserably.

Her screams were quite unsettling, as if she were enduring the most agonizing torture.

The man with demonic wings also retched for a long time. He decisively stripped off his clothes, tossing them to the ground, his face so grim it looked as if water would drip from it.

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