Douluo Continent 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 43: Zheng Mengqi

Chapter 52: Zheng Mengqi Without Wang Yanfeng’s protection, there wouldn’t be so many human vassals in Windwolf Town. Two days later, the Tiger-faced Man arrived again. They confirmed the final time for the operation; everything remained as originally planned. After seeing the Tiger-faced Man off once more, Tang San returned to his room. He knew that his first crucial moment since arriving in this world was about to unfold. He quietly climbed into bed, sat cross-legged, and narrowed his eyes slightly, a thoughtful gleam in his gaze. The plan described by the Tiger-faced Man emerged one by one in his mind, Three hundred breaths”¦ He should be able to accomplish a great deal in that time. Soon, they passed through the mountains and forests, emerging onto the main road. Nearly a hundred figures quickly gathered together. Behind him, figures gathered one after another, clearly centering around him. “Is this the direction?” The leader, Flash Leopard, pointed ahead. A figure considerably shorter than him swiftly came to his side and nodded lightly. “Lord Flash Spirit, it must be this way. That place is called Windwolf Town.” A fierce glint flashed in Flash Spirit’s eyes; a faint red flickered within his yellow irises. “Windwolf! Damn it! Follow me.” " As he spoke, he swept his arm out and leaped forward first; the other Flash Leopards, their eyes gleaming with ferocity, swiftly followed close behind him. The Flash Leopard who had spoken to Flash Spirit earlier had his fur slightly retract, revealing a human-like face. But soon, he cast the Flash Leopard Transformation again, blending back into the group of Flash Leopards. Although the Flash Leopards were not considered a particularly powerful race among the demon clans, when over a hundred of them moved together, galloping along this great road, they still exuded a formidable and menacing aura. Even demons from stronger clans would step back slightly if they encountered them alone. Clearly, there was something off about the aura of these Flash Leopards. The Flash Leopards were swift; while they excelled at short bursts of speed and explosive power, their natural running ability meant they were far faster than ordinary demons even without such bursts. The Leopard Demon lineage had always been the undisputed kings of speed on land. By the time they stopped again, the sun was setting. Flash Spirit slowed down and came to a halt beneath a large tree. It raised its right forepaw, and the Flash Leopards behind it all paused, gathering around him. “Rest here. We’ll move at night. This time, success is mandatory””failure is not an option!” Flash Spirit’s voice was laced with a chilling edge. The Flash Leopards scattered, each seeking a place to rest. After the relentless chase, their bloodline power had been significantly depleted; only by resting now could they recover and return to peak condition. “Zheng Mengqi, come here!” Shanshing barked coldly. A Flash Leopard darted forward, its fur fading into the shadows as its form grew slimmer and smaller, transforming into human form””revealing itself to be a human vassal. He bowed respectfully before the Flash Leopard. “Lord Shanshing.” “Show me the map,” Shansheng gestured to him. Zheng Mengqi hurriedly pulled a leather map from his bosom and unfolded it before Shansheng. He pointed to the markings on it, then glanced at the setting sun. “My Lord, look””we should be right here. It’s less than ten kilometers to that Windwolf settlement. By trail, it’ll take about ten minutes. “Once you’ve rested, we can head over at any time.” Shansheng glanced at the map and said, “Are you sure this is the right way? If you lead us astray, you know the consequences!” A fierce glint flashed in Shansheng’s eyes. “Negotiate? What’s there to negotiate? Do you really think those cunning Windwolves will tell the truth? They’d turn the world upside down. Once I find proof, I’ll wipe out their entire town.” A domineering aura radiated from Shanshing, and a faint golden sheen flickered through the yellow light in his eyes. “Yes, sir.” Zheng Mengqi then found a corner nearby, leaned his back against a tree, and silently pressed his hand against the trunk. With a flick of his fingers, he left several scratches on the bark. The Flash Leopards, who had been resting, leapt to their feet one after another and gathered around him. “Zheng Mengqi, you lead the way,” Flash Spirit barked coldly. “Yes!” Zheng Mengqi swiftly completed his Flash Leopard transformation. Although it differed from a true Flash Leopard, unless one looked closely, it wasn’t easy to distinguish in the cover of night. Clutching a map in one hand, he set his course and moved swiftly ahead. The Flash Leopards were not a race of monsters particularly inclined to use their brains. Although all monster races had attained intelligence, their levels of wisdom varied. They were focused on enhancing their strength and were not adept at thinking. For instance, reading a map was a hassle for the Flash Leopards. In these areas, however, the performance of their human vassals was satisfactory. This is why most tribes generally keep a few human vassals””to handle simple tasks. Zheng Mengqi, of course, wouldn’t lose his way. Ten kilometers was a short distance for the Flash Leopards; even at a slow trot, it wouldn’t take long. Soon, they spotted a village with wisps of smoke rising from its chimneys. What they didn’t know, however, was that the route Zheng Mengqi had chosen deliberately bypassed the village where humans had settled. This was to prevent the human slaves from bearing the brunt of the Flash Leopards’ wrath. To the various demonic races, slaves were no different from livestock, and the practice of raiding each other’s slaves was no exception. Upon seeing the town not far ahead, a fierce glint flashed in Shansheng’s eyes. It raised its forepaw and patted Zheng Mengqi on the shoulder, clearly satisfied with his guidance. “My lord, this must be the place,” Zheng Mengqi said respectfully. Shansheng nodded, raised its right forepaw, and the leopards behind it immediately parted to the sides and came to a halt. Flash Spirit slowly closed its eyes, and at that very moment, the yellow stripes on its body began to emit a faint yellow glow. Each stripe seemed to come alive, gently pulsing in rhythm with the flowing light. The sensation was incredibly strange. Everyone present, including Zheng Mengqi, could clearly feel the blood in their veins stirring as if stirred by some force, growing noticeably hotter.