The Takemikazuchi Familia, as expected of a martial arts group skilled in both archery and horsemanship, disengaged from the battle in an instant, scattering the monsters.

Shaga also received his own, gripping his short battle axe tightly. He leaped back to dodge the Burg Bear's slap, and as he landed, he used his hind legs to charge and crash into the giant bear's embrace.

The tip of the battle axe pierced the monster's chest, the blade sliced ​​it open, and its internal organs and intestines spilled out onto the ground.

Xia Jia dared not wait any longer, and quickly released the axe handle to create distance. The giant bear went berserk, scratching and biting wildly for a while before losing its ability to move.

"I'm still not quite used to using weapons." Shaking his head helplessly, Xia Jia stepped forward and picked up the battle axe.

Good news also came from other directions.

After collecting their loot, the group called out to each other to confirm their locations.

"Are you hurt?"

"no problem."

"Then continue?"

"go!"

"Let's go! Let's continue!" Asuka's voice rang out behind Chigusa.

The initial success made these inexperienced children somewhat proud.

Suddenly, Chigusa cried out in surprise. She felt something pressing down on her!

Everyone turned their heads to look at Qiancao.

A gaunt, purplish-black figure descended from the sky. It landed on Qiancao's back, pinning her down, and placed a pair of furry paws on her thin shoulders!

The monster seemed to sense that it had been discovered, so it opened its foul-smelling maw, revealing its fangs.

"Get back!" Yamato shouted, his eyes wide, and charged out!

Before I knew it, the fog had become thicker and thicker, reducing visibility to as low as 2 meters. You could say that you couldn’t see anyone unless you were standing right in front of them.

After the battle ended, the [Yata no Shiratori], who was searching for and reuniting with its teammates, immediately detected the anomaly by restarting the [Yata no Kuroganei]'s target acquisition mode.

A small katana shot out with a whoosh at the same moment the monster landed on Chigusa.

Chigusa didn't dodge, or rather, she didn't dare to move at all. The stench of decay coming from behind her sent a chill down her spine.

Upon seeing the flying katana, the shadowy figure, with its inhuman face, suddenly broke into a strange smile.

With a soft thud, the monster exerted force with its claws, leaping backward as its paw pads extended sharp claws. A burst of blood exploded from behind Chigusa, blooming into a dark purple blood flower.

"Chigusa!"

Sakura shouted, abandoned her avant-garde work, and ran back.

Ming took over Sakura's job, gripped her long katana tightly, and remained vigilant, keeping her skills active.

With a look of self-reproach, he said, "It's all my fault. I didn't maintain the magic properly."

"It's not your fault. In combat, you also need to confirm the location of your teammates. Plus, the monster is falling from the tree, which is beyond your skill range."

Xia Jia also moved closer. In the thick fog, visibility was decreasing, and it was dangerous to leave the area where Ming was located.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead as he darted around, trying to pinpoint the monster's path while anxiously asking:

"Sakura, how is Lady Chigusa?"

Cherry blossoms tear off Chigusa's outer garment:

"The wound isn't deep; it was probably a scratch caused by that guy rushing to dodge the attack, but..."

Chigusa's back was completely black, with oozing streams of rotten pus and blood. The blood vessels around the wound were stained black, spreading out like a spider web.

Xia Jia's expression darkened: "But what?!"

Sakura closed her eyes and punched the ground: "It's poison! Chigusa is poisoned, that guy's claws are covered in venom!"

Xia Jia was startled: "Where's the antidote? Did you bring it?"

"No." Sakura said angrily.

Their clans were poor, only stockpiling stamina potions, a common occurrence for most level 1 adventurers. This was because they couldn't afford high-level potions; the maintenance of weapons and equipment alone was a huge expense.

Xia Jia was helpless.

That's really bad news...

I've only been in the DanDan world for a week, and it's normal that I don't have any potions because I'm short on money. Why don't even the native inhabitants like Sakura have any?

Shaga knew he couldn't blame them.

Even in the dungeon, newcomers like Bell wouldn't think to carry antidotes with them. Even Freya's Familia members, who were able to enter the 37th floor, died in the dungeon due to poisoning.

Time passed by,

The monster hid in the thick fog and stopped attacking. All around were ancient trees that took two or three people to encircle, and the rustling sound of leaves rubbing against each other could be faintly heard.

The air fell into a deathly silence, like a spider, and we were the prey waiting to be slaughtered in its web!

"That guy has gone out of our range again!" Ming whispered a reminder.

Just like at the beginning, the monster hid in a tree 30 meters away.

Xia Jia made a quick decision and suggested, "There's no other way, let's retreat first. Sakura, don't feel guilty, you're the second strongest fighter, step up! The rest of you take Chigusa and retreat."

"it is good."

"Your mission is to report the monster's location at any time!"

Xia Jia, having transmigrated twice, remained relatively calm in the face of trouble. She pulled Sakura aside to lead the way, ordering her to cover the rear.

The group was preparing to set off with Chigusa on their backs.

Suddenly, Ming shouted, "Mr. Xia! Behind you!"

This time it's my turn!

Xia Jia's pupils contracted, and before he could receive a warning, a chill ran down his spine.

Shaga had anticipated this attack. The monster clearly had its own plans and wouldn't let everyone escape. He, who suggested retreating, would obviously become a target.

However, time was still too short. Many evasion plans flashed through Xia Jia's mind in an instant, but he quickly rejected them all.

At times like these, no plan can outweigh one's instincts.

Without the slightest hesitation, as soon as Ming finished speaking, Xia Jia grabbed his axe and swung it behind him.

He habitually relied on his physical memory and swung the short battle axe as if it were a tennis racket.

The axe struck the monster's face, and in that instant, Shaka saw the monster's true form.

It was thin and weak, with slender limbs, and its whole body was covered with ominous purple fur. On its withered and thin face were a pair of triangular ears.

"A cat demon?!"

Xia Jia's pupils contracted, and a feeling of joy washed over him.

"That cat demon from the city has come here?"

No, that's not a feline, it's a modified version of the Berg Bear!

It seems to have abandoned bulky muscles and size, enhancing its venom while specializing in agility.

It's the leader of the five monsters we defeated earlier! Its appearance is similar to a game I played in my previous life.

Since it looks so much like a cat demon, let's call it the Venomous Cat Demon.

“Destiny, seek the enemy! This beast has its eye on us. We can’t leave until we deal with it.”

Xia Jia's face was ashen: "And don't get hurt. If it succeeds, we'll just be slowly dragged to our deaths in the thick fog!"

Judging from Chigusa's condition, once hit by a monster, the poison will instantly strip the injured person of their physical strength, and Chigusa is now unable to move on her own.

“We need to take the initiative. Ming, you're in charge of keeping them occupied,” Xia Jia said meaningfully.

"I see."

Ming's expression was equally solemn as he focused intently on activating his skill.

Xia Jia watched the thick fog warily, then finally gave up struggling, tearing off a piece of her clothing and using it to blindfold herself.

He had just discovered that relying on airflow to detect attacks was far more effective than visibility of less than 2 meters.

Anyway, he's seen and experienced a lot of those unseen ball skills.

"You..." Upon seeing this, Ming was inevitably surprised.

"Don't worry about me, just remember to report back regularly. Sakura, you're in sync with my life, ready to support me anytime!"

After speaking, Xia Jia slowly stepped forward.

His mind was completely focused on the space between his eyebrows, while his skin sensed everything around him.

At this moment, Shaka was not fighting alone; it was as if Lee Sin, GSD, 2B, and Tosenya had possessed him.

I really want to say, "I'll make your dreams come true with my own hands..."

"Straight ahead, at four o'clock. 5 meters away!"

As fate would have it, he spoke out loudly.

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