"Solve your own problems, little Ran. I can save myself; you must save your own lives!"

With that said, Xu Binghu turned to look at the White Ape, tightly gripping his machete, his expression focused.

"Heh heh," someone chuckled, "Binghu, that’s not what we meant."

It was now clear that Xu Binghu wouldn’t hand Xu Ran over. Despite everyone’s combined strength, they couldn’t overpower Xu Binghu alone, so the most important thing was to stabilize his emotions.

"Besides, the White Ape hasn’t even said what he wants to do with little Ran, right!"

"Exactly, Binghu, don’t rush."

"We’re also thinking about the entire village, you can’t blame us."

"Young man, be steady, understand the situation first."

...

This time, everyone focused on stabilizing Xu Binghu’s emotions, not daring to ask the White Ape anything further. The two deaths from earlier were still fresh in their minds; they wouldn’t be so foolish.

Xu Binghu’s expression remained unchanged as he looked at the White Ape, coldly asking.

"What do you want to do with little Ran?"

The White Ape perked up instantly upon hearing this.

"Among humans, there are those with extraordinary gifts, who from birth possess an invincible constitution. Such a constitution allows a person to progress unobstructed on the path of cultivation and, if they survive, they certainly become strong enough to dominate regions!"

The White Ape didn’t directly state his demands but explained to the crowd.

"However, such gifted individuals are exceedingly rare among humans. Finding one with a special constitution in a billion people is considered lucky. If a major power discovers someone with such talent, they fight desperately to acquire and nurture them, eventually becoming the power’s foundation."

"Such individuals are extremely rare for humans and are very valuable, just as they are for us Demon Beasts!"

As he spoke, the White Ape stared at Xu Ran, who was sitting cross-legged in the courtyard, greedily, his eyes betraying no shame.

Clearly, the genius mentioned by the White Ape with a special constitution was Xu Ran.

This also explained why Xu Ran’s cultivation pace was incredibly fast, possessing abilities akin to an Immortal at such a young age; all these were because of his special constitution.

"Is it beneficial for you Demon Beasts too? What’s the benefit? Do you want little Ran to become one of your Demon Beasts?" Xu Binghu asked cautiously.

He believed the White Ape’s words and also believed his son Xu Ran possessed a special constitution; otherwise, it wouldn’t explain the rapid growth in cultivation and skills.

Yet, what benefit does a human genius offer Demon Beasts? He couldn’t comprehend it.

Everyone wanted to know the answer.

When Xu Binghu asked this question, he gripped Lian Ji’s hand tighter, and Lian Ji did the same.

"Ha ha," the White Ape laughed, but this laughter contained endless sarcasm.

"What benefit does a human offer us Demon Beasts? Why, it’s their flesh!"

"Eating a human with a special constitution, if lucky, can absorb the special traits from their blood and flesh. Even if unlucky, it’s worth centuries of cultivation!"

"Such a perfect blood feast is a once-in-a-century encounter, and all those humans are held by major powers; a wild one, this is my first time seeing!"

As he spoke, the White Ape licked his lips with a scarlet tongue, thick saliva dripping to the ground, emitting a foul stench.

The villagers felt their hearts tighten upon hearing this answer, and panic ensued.

"Eat!!"

"This Demon Beast actually wants to eat little Ran!"

"We’re doomed, completely doomed, destined to die!"

"It was agreed, eat little Ran, then you can’t eat me!"

...

The crowd’s voices trembled, filled with disbelief.

It wasn’t surprising that the Demon Beast wanted to eat humans, but rather wanted to eat Xu Ran.

If Xu Ran were eaten, Xu Binghu absolutely wouldn’t hand over his son; hence, the White Ape would undoubtedly massacre everyone, leaving no survivors.

This was the reason for their shaking.

Lian Ji felt her heart tighten upon hearing the White Ape’s words; her hands involuntarily tightened, nails digging into flesh, drawing blood.

Xu Binghu was no better off; no wonder the White Ape had been looking at them with such a mocking gaze, as though toying with a bunch of ants.

Suddenly.

From the clear sky, a white figure appeared out of nowhere; under the blazing sunlight, its white feathers looked solemn and sacred; it was none other than Peregrine Falcon---Little White.

"Screech---"

A loud and resonant crane-like cry sounded in the sky. The White Ape heard it, grinned, and looked up; it was as high as several kilometers.

"I sensed there’s a strong raptor around here; I wondered how well it could hide. Turns out it came out like this?"

As he spoke.

The initially hovering white figure began to grow rapidly, reaching three meters in an instant, surrounded by a faint white aura, the same as Xu Ran’s, a mighty aura making those below tremble in fear. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Bear in mind, Little White’s position was several kilometers above ground.

This was Little White’s power after unleashing the Divine Eagle Skill.

Though Little White had remained hidden, it had been secretly observing the White Ape. Being fellow Demon Beasts, it could clearly perceive the White Ape’s formidable strength, far exceeding its current capabilities, requiring it to ensure a successful strike; hence, it remained hidden until now.

If the White Ape hadn’t revealed its intention to eat Xu Ran, it could have remained hidden for longer.

Suddenly, the colossal figure in the sky wavered momentarily and then vanished instantly, leaving no trace behind.

Those below watched the Peregrine Falcon disappear into the horizon, glancing around, attempting to spot its figure, even the monkeys following the White Ape began searching everywhere, hoping to find a trace to earn merit.

Yet, after a while, they found nothing.

"Swish---"

As Little White reappeared, it was already in front of the White Ape, appearing right before the White Ape, with a talon radiating sharp cold light, aiming directly for the White Ape’s eyes.

Eyes are an absolute weak point for any creature; once damaged, one is at a disadvantage in battle.

The sudden appearance of Little White’s talon lowered the surrounding temperature by several degrees, its speed creating air currents, making the area within ten meters of the White Ape seem as though enclosed by a white barrier.

"What happened?"

"Why did a barrier suddenly appear?"

"This barrier was likely made by the Peregrine Falcon."

"The Peregrine Falcon’s speed is too fast; one can’t perceive any trace."

"Almost forgot, the Xu Family also raised a Spirit Pet from a young age!"

...

The monkeys behind the White Ape saw this scene, filled with disdain, holding absolute confidence in their leader.

"Despite the speed being fast, for the boss, more practice is needed!!"

From the monkey group, a white ape of similar hue stepped out, speaking indifferently.

This White Ape was among the only two monkeys who could speak, second only to the White Ape in strength.

The monkey group makes way for the White Ape.

...

At this moment.

Within the white barrier.

Feeling the sudden icy aura from the talons, the White Ape merely turned around.

"Clang----"

A metallic clash reverberated, sparks flying, the released aura shattering the white barrier.

Witnessed.

The Peregrine Falcon’s talons clashing with the black, intricately inscribed rune stone rod behind the White Ape.

A shallow scratch marked the collision point between talons and stone rod.

"Good speed, decent strength, but thinking of killing me, you’re far from it!!"

The White Ape’s mocking voice rang out, its back straightened, a robust aura emanating from within, directly repelling the Peregrine Falcon.

The powerful thrust sent the Peregrine Falcon flying back several hundred meters, collapsing all tall buildings along the way.

In the crowd, certain individuals displayed signs of distress.

Uncertain whether the White Ape’s power truly was that overwhelming or if the Peregrine Falcon was too weak, or perhaps by mere coincidence, every tall building in the village except Old Qi’s became ruins under the Peregrine Falcon’s massive form.