Dashing Student-Chapter 1061 - 1060: Escaping the Tiger’s Jaw

The colossal Golden Toad, resembling a small hill, stared icily at Chen Nan and the Divine Calculator, as if it were gazing at its prey.

As a cultivator of the Demon Clan, the Golden Toad’s power and wealth were astonishing; even the Hongmeng Origin Thunder couldn’t kill him.

The massive shadow cast over Chen Nan and the Divine Calculator made them both feel a chill.

"Daoist Brother, use whatever you have quickly, or it might be too late."

Chen Nan urged impatiently.

Unlike Chen Nan’s tension, the Divine Calculator actually displayed a hint of relaxation on his face as he pulled something out from his pocket.

It was an egg, one taller than a person, with unclear species, and a faint pattern on the shell.

"Heh heh, Daoist offers you an egg, no need to thank me!"

The Divine Calculator hugged the egg with both hands and threw it toward the Golden Toad, tracing an arc through the air.

But the Golden Toad was no fool; it was preparing to dodge before the egg could fall.

Unfortunately, the Divine Calculator didn’t give him the chance. As soon as he threw the egg, he shot a strand of mana, lightly landing on the giant egg.

Crack!

The eggshell shattered, and the egg liquid flowed out completely. Although the Golden Toad leaped to dodge, a significant amount of egg liquid still splattered onto him.

With a rumbling sound, the Golden Toad landed behind Chen Nan and the Divine Calculator, the broken tongue growing anew, licking the egg liquid from his body.

"Not bad taste, do you think you can deal with me with this? Do you think Young Master Duobao has a reputation for nothing?"

Before the words were finished, a hissing sound suddenly came from nearby. All three in attendance turned their heads and saw a giant python.

The giant python itself was over a hundred meters long, with an astonishing body width of thirty meters, thick and robust, its surface covered with a layer of rocky armor.

Lying there, one might mistake it for a small mountain range!

The oppressive aura from the python made even Chen Nan’s hair stand on end; everywhere its massive body traveled, it pressed a deep gully into the ground.

The Golden Toad’s expression instantly turned sour, "Damn Taoist, you despicable and shameless!"

He guessed that the Divine Calculator was trying to divert the trouble, using the demon beast to deal with him. After all, demon beasts that lost their eggs were generally furious, disregarding life or death.

But he didn’t expect the Divine Calculator to provoke such a colossal creature, and this true giant python’s cultivation was almost reaching the Nascent Soul Stage!

"Heh heh, enjoy to your heart’s content!"

The Divine Calculator mockingly waved at the Golden Toad, then dragged Chen Nan and fled, displaying astonishing speed despite his rotund physique.

The Golden Toad also wanted to run, but the egg liquid had tainted him; how could the python possibly let him go?

Just as he leapt, the python’s tail swept across, immediately entangling him.

"Damn Taoist, I’ll never forgive you!"

The Golden Toad’s scream faded into the distance, but by then, Chen Nan and the Divine Calculator had fled far away.

...

"Daoist Brother, you’ve really got it!"

Grateful for the Divine Calculator’s returning to save him, Chen Nan generously gave him a thumbs-up.

This fatty might not be entirely useless after all.

After hearing the praise, the Divine Calculator proudly raised his barely visible neck, patting his chest with confidence: "I told you, I’ve been to the Southern Marsh countless times."

"Even with my eyes closed, I know where those demon beasts are, stealing an egg is no big deal!"

Before Chen Nan could speak, he asked, "By the way, that Golden Toad said you stole something from him, what did you steal?"

This question was impossible for Chen Nan to answer because he feared if he said anything, the one chasing him would become the Divine Calculator.

"It’s just a misunderstanding, how could I steal something from them?"

The Divine Calculator didn’t believe it at all and mercilessly exposed Chen Nan.

"If it’s really a misunderstanding, why did he find his way here so precisely?"

"Daoist Brother, let’s not dwell on this small matter now," Chen Nan responded evasively, unwilling to explain.

But the Divine Calculator was starting to become suspicious, not letting go of the topic.

"Junior brother, haven’t we been through life and death together? Don’t you trust me? This Daoist’s eyes are sharp, show it to me."

He even changed his way of addressing Chen Nan, sounding more like a slimy merchant.

"Besides, even if you did steal something, if it’s been refined by now, you can’t use it; why not show it to me to help you out?"

"Daoist Brother, there’s really no need, let’s hurry on our way,"

Chen Nan shoved the approaching Divine Calculator aside, annoyed.

"Ah, junior brother still doesn’t trust me."

The Divine Calculator’s small eyes darted at Chen Nan, feigning a sigh, but Chen Nan wasn’t buying it, leaving him to lead the way.

Just as Chen Nan and the others delved deeper into the Southern Marsh, a figure arrived at the stall in the Ghost Market where Chen Nan and the Divine Calculator had made a purchase the previous day.

The person was clad in a black robe, shrouding their entire figure.

The stall owner remained as enthusiastic as ever, unfazed by the guest’s attire, as it’s common to conceal one’s identity in the Ghost Market.

The individual browsed the stall for a while, suddenly becoming somewhat agitated.

"Boss, I saw a stone at your stall yesterday; where is it now?"

"Stone?" the stall owner was slightly confused, "Did you come by yesterday?"

With such an outfit, it would be impossible not to remember.

"Nonsense, I’m asking about the stone!"

The person abruptly turned towards the stall owner, eyes cold beneath the hood.

"Stone..." The stall owner was startled and a flash of realization struck, "Oh yes, someone bought a stone from me yesterday."

"Who?!" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

The person seemed extremely angry, grabbing the stall owner’s shoulders, voice hurried.

The stall owner was near tears, selling mere trinkets, why encounter a madman?

"People in the Ghost Market hide their identities, I don’t know who it was."

The comment only infuriated the person further, who then overturned the stall.

"Why did you sell it? That damn thing was mine!"

Though terrified, the stall owner began to grasp the situation.

No wonder the stone was forgettable, it wasn’t originally his.

It appeared this individual intended to initially place it at the stall, planning to buy it back later, thinking no one would notice a worthless stone.

Too bad the plan failed, leaving them outraged.

As a merchant in the Ghost Market, the stall owner had witnessed all manner of occurrences; he quickly understood the reality, his panic fading into a calm demeanor.

"Shall I summon the Ghost Market’s master?"