The Ten Thousand Ways to Hug the Female Protagonist’s Thigh - Chapter 29.2

The spirit ape clung to a tree branch with one foot while gripping the apple with the other. Despite the sharp ice blades covering the dense branches, they did not harm it in the slightest!

“Ah-oh! Ah-oh! Ah-oh!”

The spirit ape leaped nimbly above their heads, baring its teeth and brandishing its claws. As it swung through the trees, it made a flurry of ice shards rain and even dared to spit at them!

Wen Xuening’s expression grew serious. If she recalled correctly, this spirit ape was no ordinary beast—a desolate beast!

Its cultivation was comparable to the peak of the Golden Core Stage!

Several Spirit-Breaking Talismans appeared in her hand. Seeing the spirit ape arrogantly devour the apple in a few quick bites, she glanced down at the talismans and suddenly had an idea.

She exchanged a glance with Wen Shu as she handed her the Spirit-Breaking Talismans. Wen Shu took them and quickly hid behind her as the two quietly retreated.

After a moment, Wen Xuening reached into her storage bag and pulled another apple. She carefully took a small bite from the edge before offering it to the Firethorn Beast. The spirit ape in the tree hesitated slightly but quickly snatched the apple, seeing that these two weak two-legged creatures posed no real threat!

Having had its apple stolen yet again, the Firethorn Beast erupted in fury. Its barbed spines flared, launching a barrage of fiery quills at the spirit ape. However, the ape dodged with ease, growing even more smug. It pulled down its lower eyelid and made a grotesque face at the enraged Firethorn Beast before triumphantly stuffing the apple into its mouth.

Just as expected!

When Wen Xuening saw it swallow, she activated the Spirit-Breaking Runes carved into the apple seeds!

“Boom!”

The spirit ape shrieked in shock as a sudden energy burst sent it tumbling from the tree. The concealed spell activated, triggering a controlled chain reaction that overwhelmed its senses.

“Boom!” “Boom!” “Boom!”

A surge of energy rippled through the spirit ape, momentarily stunning it. Disoriented, it staggered before collapsing onto the ground, struggling to regain footing.

Wen Xuening seized the opportunity, drawing her sword, and unleashed a storm of blazing sword intent upon the fallen beast. Wen Shu followed up, hurling the Spirit-Breaking Talismans in rapid succession. Overwhelmed by the attack, the spirit ape could not resist further. Realizing its predicament, it cautiously raised its hands in a sign of surrender.

Wen Xuening showed no mercy. Raising her sword, she prepared to strike—but Wen Shu intervened.

According to the original story, this spirit ape would later prove invaluable in guiding the protagonist. Desolate beasts had exceptionally tough hides—defeating one outright would be difficult anyway. A better option was to spare it in exchange for a deal.

Seeing Wen Xuening’s puzzled expression, Wen Shu smiled slightly. Cautiously approaching the spirit ape, she retrieved a spirit fruit from her pouch. Overflowing with spiritual energy, the fruit instantly caught the ape’s attention, making its eyes glow red with greed. Yet, after a brief moment, the ape hesitated. It seemed to recall something and quickly shook its head, retreating a few steps in fear.

“Don’t worry,” Wen Shu reassured it. “This fruit won’t cause you any harm. You can eat it.”

The spirit ape still shook its head, its expression clearly stating that it would never fall for their tricks again.

“How about this—we make a trade?” Wen Shu proposed. “We have plenty of these spirit fruits. You can exchange them for treasures you’ve collected if you want them. What do you say?”

Seeing the spirit ape’s wary yet tempted expression, she leaned in slightly, her voice dropping into a calm yet firm tone.

“If you refuse, I can always have her reapply the same technique—your discomfort might last a little longer than you’d like.”

In truth, the talismanic energy inside the ape had already been depleted. But it didn’t know that. It assumed these two resourceful humans had enchanted the apple with a complex spell. The mere thought of that unsettling energy coursing through its body made it shudder. Without further hesitation, the spirit ape frantically nodded and let out pleading cries, signaling its agreement!