Qin Tian rode on Atai as they soared through the sky, and Atai's flight speed exceeded Qin Tian's expectations.

With a single leap, they spanned several kilometers, one man and one beast, racing towards the sunrise in the desolate sky of the Myriad Demon Mountain Range.

Roar! Roar!

As Qin Tian and Atai flew at low altitude, numerous fierce beasts and birds on the ground of the Myriad Demon Mountain Range were startled, apparently exceptionally furious, and chased after Qin Tian and Atai wildly.

The fierce beasts galloped on the ground, while the birds took to the sky to corral and intercept Atai.

Qin Tian wasn't sure what these Demon Beasts were, but they seemed easily provoked, launching a frenzied attack at the sight of Atai without any hesitation!

Atai flew in the sky, facing a dozen giant black Flying Beasts resembling bats, showing no fear, he actually turned and took the initiative to battle the fierce birds!

Qin Tian sat on Atai's back, curious to see what abilities Atai gained after devouring a snake, so he did not intervene and simply watched silently.

Roar! Roar!

Howl! Howl!

Atai exuded scorching True Qi, creating waves of shockwaves that formed a True Qi Shield, protecting Qin Tian within it.

Simultaneously, the powerful shockwaves rampaged among the fierce birds, making them seem defenseless before Atai, blown away without resistance!

"Haha, impressive! Your combat power is awesome!"

After breaking through the enraged beasts, Atai flew back, landing shortly after, returning to where Duan Xiaodao and others were.

"Not bad, Atai has made progress. After consuming a Demon Snake, his combat power should rival that of an ancient Divine Beast."

Qin Tian laughed heartily as he jumped off Atai's back, and Atai's pair of fiery red wings promptly vanished.

Everyone packed up and continued their journey up the mountain, heading towards the sun.

Rumble!

Before an hour had passed, suddenly, amidst the towering trees, a sound resembling an earthquake resonated continuously!

The Qin Family soldiers went to scout, took to the sky then descended immediately, reporting in surprise, "Lord Qin, someone is coming from over there!"

Before the words finished, in the distance, halfway up the mountainside, a woman in Qingyi, riding a beast resembling a rhinoceros, appeared in Qin Tian and his companions' view!

The rhinoceros was a good three to four meters tall, incredibly massive, and each step it took caused the surrounding area to shake as if experiencing an earthquake.

However, oddly enough, despite its enormous size, the beast moved exceptionally fast.

Qin Tian and his group frowned, watching the Qingyi woman and the rhinoceros Divine Beast approach with caution.

The woman appeared to be in her twenties, with a pointed face, snow-white skin, braided hair, and deep, lively eyes, resembling a fairy descending from the heavens.

"Boss, something feels off. This woman must be a member of the Demon Clan." Duan Xiaodao whispered.

Qin Tian didn't say a word, because he indeed sensed a strong Demon Clan scent from the woman.

The Qingyi woman, acting as though no one else was there, arrived beside Qin Tian and others. Only then did Qin Tian notice that the woman held a cyan flute in her hand.

"Did you come down from the mountain?"

The Qingyi woman asked Qin Tian and his group, her voice lively, rather melodious.

However, as she spoke, her gaze wasn't on Qin Tian or Duan Xiaodao, but rather on Du Qiuniang and Murong Fei.

Duan Xiaodao nodded in response, "Yes."

Encountering strangers, everyone remained wary, naturally reluctant to reveal any flaws by talking more.

"Have you seen my Xiaohua?"

The Qingyi woman asked.

Duan Xiaodao replied, "Xiaohua? Is Xiaohua your friend? Or a pet?"

"A snake."

The Qingyi woman said, "Xiaohua is my pet, a very big snake, its head is almost as large as a cow's. Have you seen it?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Duan Xiaodao glanced at Qin Tian, then Qin Tian looked at Atai behind him, and everyone fell silent.

What the hell? That Demon Snake is this Qingyi woman's pet snake?

Is it possible for a pet snake to be this huge?

Exactly who is this woman?

Duan Xiaodao hesitated on how to reply, but Qin Tian quickly stepped in, "I haven't seen it, sorry."

The Qingyi woman's gaze circled Qin Tian, and then she said, "You didn't lie to me?"

"No."

"Lying to me has serious consequences."

"I really didn't lie to you."

This Qingyi woman seemed a bit simple-minded in her speech, and Qin Tian didn't feel like engaging with her.

Besides, the matter with Atai eating the Demon Snake began with the snake attacking them; Qin Tian and his party were merely defending themselves, so even if the woman discovered the truth, Qin Tian had reason to justify himself and no shame in his actions.

"Alright. Thank you."

The Qingyi woman, seeing Qin Tian's straightforward answer, didn't say anything further, lightly waving her hand, prompting the rhinoceros Divine Beast to continue onward.

"Stop."

However, just as the rhinoceros Divine Beast walked a few dozen meters away, as it brushed past Qin Tian and his group, the Qingyi woman suddenly spoke with an angry tone.

Qin Tian and his companions paused, looking back to see the Qingyi woman leaping off the rhinoceros Divine Beast and turning towards them!

But she wasn't approaching Qin Tian. Instead, she was heading towards Atai!

The Qingyi woman's eyes, which Qin Tian previously saw as deep black, suddenly turned a purplish-red in a blink!

"Howl! Howl!"

Atai, being watched by the Qingyi woman, seemed a bit guilty, let out a couple of low growls, and hid behind Qin Tian.

"Damn, does this woman have a special ability, can she tell it was Atai who ate the Demon Snake?"

In Qin Tian's heart, it was undeniably clear that the Qingyi woman had discovered something unusual.

The Qingyi woman walked over, bringing with her a gust of wind. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"You said you didn't see my Xiaohua?"

The Qingyi woman asked Qin Tian once more.

Qin Tian replied without hesitation, "No."

"You're lying!"

The Qingyi woman's voice turned sharp, angrily saying, "That Qilin Beast behind you has my Xiaohua's blood… and the scent of my Xiaohua!"

"Damn, are you a dog? You can smell even that?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian sneered inwardly.

However, it was apparent that the Qingyi woman was utterly convinced.

"Miss, sorry, we lied to you. I apologize sincerely."

At this moment, Murong Fei, who generally disliked lying, stepped forward and politely apologized to the Qingyi woman, "Your giant python attacked us as we slept at dawn today and even devoured one of our companions. We had no choice but to fight back and kill it."

"You indeed lied!"

The Qingyi woman ignored Murong Fei, casting a gloomy gaze at Qin Tian: "Foreigners, daring to enter the Myriad Demon Mountain Range, and lie… and kill my pet! I demand you pay the price!"