There is a beast in the bright morning.

Chapter 161 A Scented Day

In a long, secluded canyon, Hao Chen looked around, seemingly searching for something.

The next moment, Hao Chen seemed to have spotted his target and excitedly walked forward.

As Haochen approached, a branch that only reached his shoulder and had a single green leaf came into view.

Amazingly, a human face was growing on the branch.

Hao Chen looked at the Sky-Piercing Tree with suspicion: "Hey, isn't this the Sky-Piercing Tree? What happened to you? Where are your other bodies?"

The towering tree was sleeping when Hao Chen's shout startled it so much that it almost knocked off the leaves on its head.

"Who is it? How can you be so inconsiderate? Didn't you see that I'm sleeping?"

But after Qingtianshu finished cursing, he saw Haochen standing in front of him and was so frightened that he immediately turned and ran away.

Looking at the towering tree with its small roots constantly moving, Hao Chen's face darkened. Was he really that scary?

"Wait, Sky Tree, it's me, Hao Chen. I need to talk to you about something."

"Haochen?!" The Sky-Piercing Tree, which had been running away, paused after hearing Haochen's voice, then looked him over.

Finally, the Sky-Piercing Tree realized it had mistaken the beast for something else, and returned to plant itself back in the tree: "You should have said so earlier! I thought it was that guy!"

"That guy?!" Hao Chen suddenly thought of Chen Ying's image.

The only one who could make the Sky-Piercing Tree mistake him for another beast is Chen Ying.

Moreover, seeing the Sky Tree like this, he seemed to be afraid, but they shouldn't have any connection.

Hao Chen pondered to himself, feeling as if he had overlooked something.

Suddenly, Hao Chen remembered one of the Sky-Supporting Tree's abilities: the ability to communicate with all realms.

"Sky-Supporting Tree, did Chen Ying come looking for you and ask you to send him to another world?"

The Sky Tree nodded: "Yes, they did contact me, Tree Tree, some time ago, but they were really rude and uncouth."

It seemed like he hadn't spoken to anyone in a long time, and now the Sky Tree was like a chatterbox, its little mouth babbling incessantly.

"Hey little guy, are you friends or brothers with that annoying guy? Tell Shushu, what's your relationship? Why do you look so alike..."

At this moment, Hao Chen listened to Qingtian Tree talking non-stop, as if there was a megaphone in his head, and had to interrupt Qingtian Tree's chatter: "Okay, that's not important, I'll talk to you later, I need your help now."

"What an impolite little guy." Although Qingtian Tree was a little annoyed that Haochen interrupted him, he didn't say anything more when he saw that Haochen seemed to really need his help.

"Tell me, what kind of help do you need from me, Shushu?"

Seeing that the topic was back on track, Hao Chen quickly stated his purpose: "Sky Tree, I want you to send me to a place, the world that you sent that monkey to before."

"Are you going to that world too?"

"Also?!" Hao Chen sensed something was wrong from the Sky-Supporting Tree's words and immediately felt a sense of unease: "Sky-Supporting Tree, what do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'also'? Besides me, who else is going to that world?"

Seeing that he had said the wrong thing, Qingtian Tree quickly shut up. However, Hao Chen was determined to find out if the other guy Qingtian Tree mentioned who went to the Dark Universe was Chen Ying and the others he was thinking of.

"Sky-high tree, you better explain yourself clearly, or I'll pluck your leaves off. You can try if you don't believe me."

"Sigh, why are you so stubborn, little guy? I'm a towering tree, can't you be a little more polite to me? Besides, I'm in such a sorry state now, I only have one leaf left..."

"Stop talking nonsense and get to the point." Hao Chen grabbed the last remaining leaf of the Sky-Piercing Tree, looking as if he was about to tear off the leaf if the tree continued to spout nonsense.

"Sigh, I'm scared of you." The Sky-Piercing Tree sighed, and then told the story of Chen Ying.

A few months ago, Chen Ying's subordinate Qiong Tian led a group of people to the Sky-Supporting Tree and demanded that it open the Chaos Passage so that they could go to the Dark Universe.

However, this is obviously difficult for this generation of Optimus Prime, not to mention that his power is not yet sufficient to communicate with all worlds.

Moreover, not long ago, chaos transformed into mountains, causing changes in the terrain, which also affected the Sky-Supporting Tree, impacting its origin.

Therefore, Qingtian Tree decisively refused Qiongtian's request. However, to Qingtian Tree's surprise, Qiongtian and his group did not play by the rules at all. They broke it off and took the thick trunk back, leaving only a thin branch.

"No wonder you're just a tree branch now." Hao Chen released the leaves of the Sky Tree and looked at it with regret.

"It's nothing. As long as you give me time, I can grow back." However, the Sky-Supporting Tree seemed very optimistic and comforted Hao Chen instead.

This left Hao Chen somewhat amused and exasperated, but since the Sky Tree couldn't help him anymore, Hao Chen decided to take his leave.

"Alright, then take your time growing, Sky-Piercing Tree. I'll head back now."

"Hey, don't be in such a hurry to leave, chat with me a little longer."

"You're useless now, what's the point of me staying? I'm going back, my little darlings are waiting for me to come back and pamper them."

After Hao Chen finished speaking, he prepared to return to the Si Bu Xiang family first. As for the Dark Universe, he would have to think of other solutions.

On the other side, seeing that Hao Chen seemed to really be leaving, Qingtian Tree couldn't help but mutter to himself: What an impatient Pixiu, doesn't he know how to persevere a little longer?

"Wait a minute!" the Sky Tree shouted, stopping Hao Chen.

With his back to the Sky-Piercing Tree, Hao Chen smiled slyly. He knew the Sky-Piercing Tree wasn't so simple; it must have a way to send him to other worlds.

After some haggling, Hao Chen and Qingtian Tree reached an agreement, and Hao Chen was satisfied to receive the method to go to the Dark Universe from him.

As he left, Hao Chen, in high spirits, condensed a drop of World Tree essence: "Sky-Supporting Tree, this is for you. It should speed up your recovery."

After saying that, Hao Chen flicked his finger, and the essence of the World Tree fell onto the trunk of the Sky-Supporting Tree.

Sensing the surging life force and the imprint of the Great Dao within the essence of the World Tree, the Sky-Supporting Tree quickly calmed down and focused on absorbing it.

Seeing this, Hao Chen did not disturb the Sky-Supporting Tree, but left silently.

Watching Hao Chen's departing figure, Qingtian Tree opened its eyes and murmured, "I'm sorry, little guy. Don't blame me, it was Chen Ying and the others who made me do this."

Having achieved his goal, Hao Chen also caught some prey on his way back.

But when Hao Chen returned to the Si Bu Xiang family, he heard a quarrel coming from the cave entrance.

Upon hearing the arguing, Hao Chen knew what had happened and immediately felt a headache coming on.

It's unclear whether Tianlu and Qiongqi are just naturally incompatible. Although they don't fight, they always end up arguing whenever they meet.

"I am back."

Hao Chen steeled himself and walked toward Tian Lu and the others. What came into view was Tian Lu glaring at Qiong Qi with a flushed face, clearly having just argued with Qiong Qi.

Bixie stood beside Tianlu, also glaring at Qiongqi, while Qiongqi nonchalantly flapped its wings and yawned.

Hao Chen walked over to Si Bu Xiang and asked, "Si Bu Xiang, what are they arguing about this time?"

The Four-Faced Beast was initially hesitant about whether to go and help, but after hearing Hao Chen's voice, it put its mind at ease: "Little Coal Ball, you're back. It's like this..."

After the explanation from Sibuxiang, Haochen finally understood that the argument was about territorial disputes.

When Qiongqi and Taowu were claiming territory, whether by accident or intentionally, they claimed a tree in Bixie and Tianlu's territory as their own.

This wouldn't have been a problem in itself; an explanation would have sufficed. But the issue lies in the way Tianlu and Qiongqi claimed territory.

Upon discovering the presence of Qiongqi's scent on its territory, while its own scent had faded, Tianlu naturally decided to remark its territory.

Hao Chen also knew Tianlu's method of marking, which was nothing more than saliva and body odor.

As for Qiongqi, like most mythical beasts, it marks its territory by urinating.

To make the mark more obvious, Tianlu not only rubbed it against the tree trunk, but even licked it.

As a result, Tianlu realized that the taste was a bit off, and then he happened to see Qiongqi raising its tail, aiming and firing to claim its territory, which made him furious.

Hearing this, Hao Chen finally understood why Tian Lu was so angry. If it were him, he would have beaten Qiong Qi up first.

At this moment, Bixie saw Haochen next to Sibuxiang and tugged at Tianlu: "Tianlu, Xiaohao is back."

"Haochen!!"

Tianlu looked at Haochen with teary eyes, looking pitiful as if she had suffered a great injustice, which made Haochen feel sorry for her.

Of course, this is on the premise that Tianlu can take a shower and wash away the odor.

Seeing Tianlu running towards him seeking comfort, Haochen subconsciously took a few steps back: "Wait, Tianlu, don't move."

"Haochen, you...you dislike me too!" Tianlu slammed on the brakes, looking at Haochen in disbelief, his ears drooping like airplane ears from grievance.

The next moment, Tianlu's tears began to fall.

"Tian, ​​Tianlu, don't cry. I didn't mean to look down on you. It's, it's..." Haochen was sweating profusely, his eyes constantly glancing at Sibuxiang, hoping he could put in a good word for him.

However, the Four-Faced Beast was whispering to the Evil-Repelling Demon and didn't notice Hao Chen's pleading look at him.

"Ugh!"

Finally, Hao Chen had no choice but to hug Tian Lu and pat his back gently: "Okay, stop crying. I didn't mean to disgust you, it's just that you smell really bad."

"Yes, it's all Qiongqi's fault!" Tianlu gradually calmed down with Haochen's comfort.

As for Qiongqi, the instigator, he had already fled when he sensed that things were not going well. Even if Haochen wanted to settle accounts with him, he would probably have to wait until he went to bed at night.

"Alright, bro, I'll take you to get a nice bath."

Hao Chen noticed that he also had some of Qiongqi's smell on him, so he decided to take Tian Lu to take a bath together.

The thought of taking a shower later and then petting Tianlu and kneading its paws made Haochen excited.

"Tianlu, sit down."

Hao Chen suddenly grew his body larger, ignoring Tian Lu's smell, picked Tian Lu up in his mouth, put him on his back, and ran quickly towards the bathing area with him.