Chapter 21
Beasts in the City, A Reversal of Prey

After leaving the principal's office.

Zhang Mo went straight to the library.

"I wonder if there are any suitable cultivation techniques or martial arts for me on the second floor of the library?"

Zhang Mo muttered to himself in a low voice.

Upon entering the library, he found that it was much livelier than usual because of the start of the semester.

Some people even recognized Zhang Mo.

However, no one came forward to greet him because they weren't familiar with him.

To this!

Zhang Mo was also relieved. This kind of unnecessary social interaction was too annoying.

Afterwards!

He ascended to the second floor of the library, following the stairs, under the envious gazes of everyone.

Although the entire second floor was also open, there was an old man with white hair guarding the entrance.

He was the administrator of the second floor and also the guard here.

Even though he was just looking from afar.

But Zhang Mo could still feel a vigorous energy emanating from the old man's aged body.

Seeing Zhang Mo's arrival, the old man took a few glances at him and smiled slightly:

"You are Zhang Mo, right? You are truly extraordinary."

"It's me."

Zhang Mo smiled and nodded, saying:

"I've already received the principal's permission to enter the second floor. There shouldn't be any problems, right?"

"Of course, I've already received the notice."

"Alright."

After a brief conversation, Zhang Mo had already entered the second-floor library.

Compared to the first floor.

It was much quieter here.

And although the area was not small, there were only a few bookshelves inside.

Because all the cultivation techniques and martial arts that could be placed here were of exceptional quality.

This was the true foundation of the First High.

"Let's take a look at the cultivation techniques section first."

Zhang Mo's eyes swept across the several bookshelves, then he focused his attention on a particular bookshelf, and started searching one by one.

However, soon.

He frowned.

Because most of the books here were actually just First-Rank cultivation techniques.

This forced him to simply skim through them, quickly glancing over each one.

He discovered that the further back he went in the bookshelves, the more precious the secret techniques were.

He didn't know how long it took.

Zhang Mo finally found the cultivation technique he needed on the bookshelf in the last row.

This cultivation technique was called the Zheng Yang Zhen Jie (True Interpretation of Positive Yang), and its quality reached Second-Rank.

Both in terms of attributes and characteristics, it could seamlessly connect with the Pure Yang Technique.

Moreover, this cultivation technique was very gentle, without any hidden risks, and only required gradual progress.

Once it reached perfection, the internal energy would be even more long-lasting, and would have an extremely strong recovery ability.

Most importantly, the requirements for aptitude were extremely low.

"Not bad, this is the cultivation technique I've decided on."

Zhang Mo's face revealed a smile, and then he walked towards the martial arts section.

With his previous experience, Zhang Mo went directly to the last row.

"It seems like here, just like the cultivation techniques, the highest quality martial arts are also Second-Rank."

After roughly scanning it, although Zhang Mo was a little disappointed, he still started picking.

After picking and choosing, Zhang Mo held two martial arts in his hands.

"It's okay. These two martial arts are a good fit for me now."

Among these two martial arts, there was a footwork technique called Ling She Jiu Bu (Nine Steps of the Spirit Snake).

This footwork technique, when cultivated to perfection, could make one's movements as agile as a flying snake, capable of performing various incredible actions.

Although it was labeled as Second-Rank, it was of extremely high quality, a footwork technique that was infinitely close to Third-Rank.

The other secret technique was an attack martial art, Sui Gu Shou (Bone-Shattering Hand).

This martial art heavily tested the strength of the fingers. For him, who had perfected the Jin Gang Shen (Vajra Body), it would be less challenging.

Moreover, its power was also among the best of all the attack martial arts in the library.

"These martial arts are enough. Adding in that Third-Rank martial art, I wonder if my remaining lifespan will be enough."

After muttering to himself, Zhang Mo memorized the two secret techniques by heart, and then got up and left the library.

The night had fallen, he didn't know when.

There were not many people on campus.

Zhang Mo simply didn't go back to the classroom to pack his things, he walked directly out of the school gate and headed home.

But after a while.

Zhang Mo's eyes gradually became a bit serious.

Because under the Xun Qi Jue (Seeking Qi Art), he could sense some energies following him.

Those people were very well hidden, but he still noticed them.

"These energies have a bit of a difference from humans. Could they be demonic beasts?"

"But this is the city center, how could there be so many demonic beasts here?"

His expression slowly became gloomy.

However, his pace remained steady, without any change, as if he had not noticed anything.

He walked through several streets.

Suddenly, Zhang Mo accelerated, his Ta Xue Bu (Snow Stepping Technique) was used to its full potential, in a few leaps, he had disappeared into this secluded alley.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Almost at the same moment, four figures appeared here.

These people were tall, their entire bodies were covered in cloaks, and vaguely, one could see their wolf-like faces hidden under the cloaks.

These four people were, without a doubt, all demonic beasts.

The tallest one, a werewolf who was nearly two meters tall, said:

"He really runs fast. It seems he's discovered our tracking."

Another werewolf, with a somewhat obese physique, said:

"I can't believe that the fifth brother would die at the hands of a human like this. His cultivation was just First-Rank, right?"

The shortest werewolf spoke up:

"Although it's hard to believe, there is indeed the fifth brother's scent on him."

"No matter what, we must avenge his death. Moreover, the scent on this human is simply too captivating."

"But now that he's discovered us, it might be a little troublesome."

"Leader, you're the strongest, can you smell that kid's scent?"

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone focused their attention on a werewolf with only one eye.

"No, the kid's scent has disappeared. It seems we can only give up this time."

The one-eyed werewolf shook his head slightly.

The few demonic beasts exchanged conversation.

But they didn't notice at all.

The identities of hunter and prey had already been reversed.

Because on the roof in the distance, Zhang Mo was watching them with a pair of cold eyes.

At this time, he had already used the Lian Xi Shu (Concealing Breath Technique) to completely conceal all the vital energy in his body, as if he had become a piece of dead wood.