Chapter 110: Underestimation [Second Update—Please Support]

"The meat really tastes wonderful; I haven't eaten meat in such a long time."

Dao Kong happily ate the wolf meat while drinking wine, completely forgetting about the packs of wolves surrounding them.

The three of them drinking, eating, and chatting so casually enraged the wild wolves and beasts, who utterly ignored them in their fury.

Those damned humans were courting death. In the past, wolves ate human flesh, but now, to their horror, wolves were being roasted and eaten by humans—and enjoyed thoroughly. It was infuriating beyond measure.

"Howl..."

The wolves howled fiercely at the sky, their anger palpable. A one-star quasi-demon king wolf transformed into a middle-aged man, his gaze cold and piercing as he stared at Luffy and the others. This wolf demon appeared to be in his forties, with long hair at least forty centimeters in length, clad in animal skins, exuding a wild aura. His eyes were sharp and narrow, like those of a wolf.

Nearby, a two-star quasi-wolf king narrowed his eyes at the three humans who dared to eat wolf meat and drink wine in their presence. These humans deserved death for their arrogance.

To the west, a pure silver wolf transformed into a seductive woman in a white dress. Her jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her phoenix-shaped eyes gazed at the humans. They were truly bold to feast on her kin.

She was a three-star quasi-wolf queen, and female at that.

Her dress fluttered gently in the breeze, carrying a subtle fragrance.

"Humans have such gall to eat our kind. They shall not die a good death," the one-star quasi-wolf king said grimly, as if the three were already dead in his eyes.

"How do you wish to die?" the two-star quasi-wolf king barked, pursing his lips.

"Hmph..." The three-star quasi-wolf queen snorted coldly. The powerful sound waves she emitted stirred the wind violently, toppling many trees.

"Amitabha, dear benefactors, please listen to me. I am but a humble monk, kidnapped and forced to eat wolf meat by them. I beg you, spare me. I will recite the Tao Te Ching a thousand times to the Buddha so that you may ascend to immortality soon!"

Dao Kong clasped his hands together seriously, though upon closer listening, something seemed amiss.

"Haha... stinky monk, do you think we will believe you just by saying that and reciting scriptures? You are truly reckless."

The one-star quasi-wolf king bellowed.

"Benefactor, you are mistaken. Even demons should have dignity. How can you behave like a villain?"

Dao Kong shook his head, pursing his lips as he spoke calmly, though inside he was very nervous. Facing such powerful demons, he had no idea how he might die soon.

"Haha, a Shaolin monk reciting the Tao Te Ching?"

Zhao Wushuang was speechless. "Isn't it supposed to be Buddhist scriptures?"

"You..." Dao Kong was also at a loss for words. "I just let it slip, alright?"

"No, you’re no enlightened monk. You’re just a scammer who cheats for food and drink."

Zhao Wushuang burst out laughing.

"Dying but still arguing in front of us, you really are courting death," the one-star quasi-wolf king said exasperatedly.

"Humans are truly incomprehensible to wolves. Even at death’s door, they bicker among themselves," the two-star quasi-wolf king added without disagreement.

"Kill them," the three-star quasi-wolf queen said softly.

"Yes!"

The one-star quasi-wolf king leapt down from the mountain peak, heading straight for Luffy and the others.

"By the way, brother, what’s your name? Which sect do you come from?"

Dao Kong asked curiously.

"My name is Long. No sect, no clan," Luffy replied calmly, his hands behind his back.

"Oh, your roasting skills are excellent. The flavor is unforgettable. Judging by your technique just now, your strength should be at least third or fourth level, right? Yet you seem both ordinary and enigmatic. Are you perhaps a senior disciple?"

Dao Kong frowned upon hearing Luffy’s name—Long—such a strong, imposing name. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but hesitated.

"My name is Zhao Wushuang, as you heard. That’s Dao Kong, a fool. Eating wolf meat was indeed enjoyable, but the consequences seem serious. We appear to be surrounded. I’m ready to run. What about you?"

Zhao Wushuang looked seriously at Luffy and Dao Kong.

"Run? Surrounded by them? I wish I hadn’t eaten the wolf meat just now," Dao Kong said regretfully.

"Run? Just kill them all," Luffy said confidently.

"Fine, you go kill them," Zhao Wushuang and Dao Kong said at the same time, then swiftly ducked behind Luffy.

"Ugh... you two are so frustrating," Luffy muttered, speechless at their cowardice.

"Just kidding. How could we let you go first?"

Zhao Wushuang stepped forward seriously.

Dao Kong also moved ahead, standing in front of Luffy.

Meanwhile, the one-star quasi-wolf king’s eyes blazed with fury. These three humans clearly did not take him seriously, playing around so casually nearby. It was infuriating beyond words.

His eyes bloodshot and surrounded by swirling demonic energy, he looked terrifying.

Zhao Wushuang drew a massive sword from her waist. As she pulled it, it split into two slender blades. Holding both, she faced the one-star quasi-wolf king, radiating fierce momentum, then suddenly lunged forward to strike.

Dao Kong was bathed in golden light, countless runes swirling around him. He chanted sutras, sending golden runes flying toward the wolf king, which transformed into golden iron chains binding him.

"Pu..."

Zhao Wushuang’s twin blue sword-shaped auras pierced the wolf king’s body.

Caught off guard by the chains, the wolf king could only endure the attack.

"Damn humans!"

The one-star quasi-wolf king roared. Two bleeding holes appeared on his body, but he did not cry out. His demonic aura surged as he suddenly broke the golden chains. Dao Kong staggered back, raising his hand. A translucent, sacred Buddha statue appeared behind him.

"I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.