Chapter 358 Lecture Time

Bai Rouyun looked at the beast in front of them. Although Xiao Mao had said that he felt as if a predator was close by, she had never expected that it would be an armadillo. Although it was a carnivorous animal, she had a hard time connecting it to a predator.

However, after looking at the bulky size and the protective armor, she had to admit that the armadillo here was quite different from the ones she had encountered before. It did not appear to be as friendly either.

Li Moyun glanced at the large beast in front of them, and while he was also somewhat speechless, the many years of training within the Secret Realm had made him understand that it was not possible to belittle or look down on any kind of animal.

Afraid that Xiao Mao and Xiao Hua would suffer at the claws of this armored giant, he was on high alert, ready to interfere if it became a deadly match. While Bai Rouyun was willing to train their kids, Li Moyun knew that she would be heartbroken if any of them lost their lives here.

The armadillo was not rushing into battle, but instead observed the group of intruders that had arrived in its territory. The eyes were smart and shrewd. It was clear that this beast was not rash nor arrogant, but instead careful and scheming. With the sheer number advantage of Bai Rouyun’s group, rushing up would be a stupod choice.

Although the beast in front was intelligent, Bai Rouyun did not hold much affection towards it. The way it was blocking the path was clearly intended to stop their path, and the shrewd flashes in its eyes was obviously looking for a weak link to attack.

It was not that Bai Rouyun did not approve of the beast’s approach, but as a child, she could not accept it. Not to mention that she was weak towards good-looking things and people. Asking her to adopt a giant armadillo was impossible, so from the start, she had already categorized it as an enemy.

Just as the armadillo was focused on assessing the entire group, a few whips of vines shot into the air, and began hitting the armored plate on top of the beast’s body.

Even though the vines did not do much damage, the sudden arrival caused the beast to focus its gaze on what was happening above, resulting in the neck being being stretched, and easier to target.

It was at this moment that Xiao Mao moved. He bolted forward, swift as a lightning strike, and the paw slashed out, before rapidly retreating.

The pungent smell of blood spread in the tunnel, accompanied by a high-pitched squeal. The squeal was so powerful that even the tunnel walls were trembling; the pain within was not to be ignored.

Looking at the armadillo, it was clear that Xiao Mao’s claws had not severed the neck, nor had they killed the beast already, but he still left behind five deep gashes in the skin, which kept bubbling with fresh blood, running down the skin and dripping onto the tunnel ground.

The armadillo no longer wasted any time to observe or plan. The pain was a constant reminder of the lethality the group ahead had, but this beast had been the king of the tunnels for a long time, and their sneak attack had damaged the pride of the beast.

Although most beasts would be easier to attack, whenever they became reckless, it was not the case with this oversized armadillo. The natural armor that it wore could protect it against most attacks, and whenever it became furious, the strength would also increase rapidly.

Xiao Hua kept spawning vines, some were long, and others were short. All of them were trying to hold down the frenzied beast, but none of them were showing any signs of success; the vines were being ripped apart as the beast kept moving forward.

Xiao Mao was not in a hurry to attack. He kept flasing from side to side as he avoided the sharp claws on the powerful legs. While the armadillo itself did not move rapidly, the front legs were surprisingly nimble, and the claws overwhelmingly powerful.

Many marks had appeared on the tunnel wall, but Xiao Mao and Xiao Hua had managed to stop the advance of the giant beast. Both of them were moving around, dodging attacks, and harassing the exposed skin whenever necessary.

Blood was flowing in a steady stream, and the more attacks Xiao Mao landed, the less power the beast had to fight back.

Xiao Hua was not spending her time attacking, but her vines were outstanding when it came to controlling the large beast, and the majority of all attacks landed by Xiao Mao were done after her successful interference.

“The two is a natural pair.” Bai Rouyun was standing aside. Although the battle was dragging on, she had no intention of interfering, especially not now, where the two had shown their ability to handle the situation.

Instead, she was observing the battle with the rest of her kids and Li Moyun. From time to time, either she or Li Moyun would comment on the situation and the fights – saying what was done well, what could be done differently, and what was too risky. This explanation made the rest of the children gain a better understanding of fighting, and it had turned into a whole lecture for them all.

By the time the battle ebbed out, both Xiao Mao and Xiao Hua were drenched in blood, most of which belonged to the enemy.

Xiao Hua was a plant, and she did not bleed, however the many vines that had been destroyed and ripped apart had drained much of her energy, so the golden petals were now somewhat less lustrous than normal, and she appeared wilted.