Chapter 10: What Are You Hiding From, Little Mosquito? Come Out!

Yun Yi was indeed extraordinarily clever. He keenly realized that as long as the chieftain continued its assault, those sharp needles could easily fell the flower clusters but would struggle to penetrate the dense foliage to harm him.

The chieftain seemed to grasp this as well. It ceased its attack, a sly glint flickering in its eyes.

“Little mosquito, hiding away? Come out—don’t you want to avenge that little female mosquito?” The chieftain deliberately raised its voice, its tone laced with provocation and menace.

Casting a glance at the unconscious Xiao Li lying not far off on the ground, a coldness flashed through its gaze before its eyes shifted thoughtfully—it was devising a plan.

The chieftain began to use emotion as bait, attempting to enrage Yun Yi and lure him out.

Its words were like sharp blades, slicing through the defenses of Yun Yi’s heart.

Yet Yun Yi did not fall for it. He maintained calm and vigilance, neither responding nor revealing himself, as if he had melded into the surroundings, becoming an invisible flower.

The chieftain’s tone gradually grew colder and more ruthless: “Not coming out, huh? Then this chieftain will grind that little female mosquito to dust!”

Its words were ruthless and unequivocal, its gaze piercing as it scanned every inch of the space, seemingly searching for a trace of Yun Yi.

A flicker of triumph in its eyes revealed its certainty that Yun Yi would soon appear.

However, as time slowly passed, Yun Yi remained hidden.

The chieftain’s patience began to wane; its gaze turned icy and furious.

“Very well, little mosquito, I’ll let you witness with your own eyes how that little female mosquito is...” The words were abruptly cut off, replaced by a furious roar.

With a powerful beat of its wings, the chieftain darted forward like a streak of black lightning straight toward Xiao Li.

Seeing this from his hiding place, Yun Yi’s heart tightened.

He was well aware of the chieftain’s strength and knew that if he revealed himself, he would face a deadly battle.

But looking at the unconscious Xiao Li, he could not stand idly by.

Gritting his teeth, he took flight and surged toward the chieftain at full speed, determined to intercept it before it could harm Xiao Li.

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The chieftain noticed Yun Yi’s move, a triumphant smile curling at the corner of its mouth.

It knew its plan had succeeded.

At the very moment Yun Yi revealed himself, the chieftain seemed to detect the scent of its prey. It abruptly turned, opening its beak adorned with feather-like antennae—like a bow drawn taut, ready to unleash.

Then, hundreds of tiny needles rained down like a violent storm, whistling sharply as they tore through the air, swarming Yun Yi. Each needle gleamed with a cold light, exuding a deadly threat.

Though terrified in his heart, Yun Yi showed no sign of retreat.

Flapping his wings, he floated in the air like a delicate feather, skillfully dodging the needles that fell like raindrops.

His eyes shone with determination, constantly searching for an opportunity to strike back.

Yet, facing such a dense barrage, no matter how agile Yun Yi was, he could not evade every needle.

Finally, amid the storm of needles, one slender spike pierced through Yun Yi’s defenses and struck him sharply.

“Haha, little mosquito, you’re hit!” The chieftain rejoiced, believing Yun Yi had perished beneath the needles, lying motionless on the ground.

With a powerful flap, the chieftain quickly flew toward Yun Yi’s fallen form, ready to finish off this threat.

However, mid-flight, the seasoned demon cultivator felt an inexplicable unease rise within him.

He scrutinized Yun Yi on the ground, a shadow of doubt creeping into his mind—though Yun Yi’s body lay still, the eerie stillness unsettled him.

The chieftain grew wary, suspecting Yun Yi was feigning death to lure him closer, seeking a chance to counterattack.

Circling in the air, the chieftain did not immediately descend. With sharp eyes, it carefully observed Yun Yi, attempting to detect any sign of life from his posture.

Its gaze was as piercing as a beacon, those eyes weathered by countless trials now fixated on every detail of Yun Yi’s form.

Though filled with caution, the chieftain’s mind brimmed with cunning calculation.

It understood that battle was not merely a contest of strength but a clash of wisdom and strategy.

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Deliberately slowing its pace, the chieftain gradually lowered its altitude, as if testing Yun Yi’s response.

At the same time, it rapidly contemplated various scenarios and countermeasures.

It knew that Yun Yi’s ability to evade most needle attacks meant he was no ordinary opponent, possessing remarkable intelligence and power.

Just then, a faint movement stirred on the ground—Yun Yi’s body trembled subtly, as if tormented by unseen pain. Each slight twitch was a struggle against the grip of death.

The chieftain’s lips curled into a cold, triumphant smile. It believed Yun Yi had finally exhausted his last reserves and could no longer maintain his disguise.

Victory gleamed in its eyes as it prepared to deliver the final blow to this “dying” little mosquito, ending their contest once and for all.

Yet, at this critical moment, Yun Yi suddenly sprang to life like a leopard awakened from slumber. His eyes snapped open, shining with the brilliance of the brightest star in the night sky.

With incredible speed, he beat his wings and soared upward like a streak of lightning slicing through the darkness, hurtling toward the chieftain. His voice, though faint, was resolute: “I’ve finally been waiting for you.”

The chieftain was stunned beyond belief. It had never imagined Yun Yi would be so cunning and clever—to feign death, then feign severe injury, all to lure it into complacency.

Fortunately, forewarned, it urgently beat its wings, attempting to evade the sudden counterattack.

But Yun Yi’s movements were like those of a dancer forged through countless rehearsals—each turn and dive perfectly precise, as if rehearsed a thousand times over in his mind.

His wings traced graceful arcs through the air, each maneuver deftly circumventing the chieftain’s defenses, like a wily hunter closing in on its prey.

At last, he targeted the chieftain’s vital spot, launching his final charge with overwhelming force.

A shiver ran through the chieftain’s heart—it sensed an unprecedented crisis, realizing it had fallen into the carefully laid trap of Yun Yi.

At this life-or-death moment, it had no choice but to summon all its strength and engage in a breathtaking aerial duel with Yun Yi.

However, despite the young mosquito’s extraordinary courage and wisdom, evading the chieftain’s attacks with agile grace beneath the night sky, his earlier injuries sustained in the fierce battle and his limited cultivation made it impossible for him to truly match the seasoned, powerful chieftain.