Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 413

Darren shrugged casually, even though Timothy and Abelard were eagerly waiting for his response. Right from the start, Darren had hidden his real cultivation base. Although he had unintentionally exposed it to them, he wasn't worried. He believed that the two were trustworthy friends, and hence, he would not be at risk if they knew such a secret.

"I have been a little slow in improving my cultivation base. So, my cultivation base is at the peak of the primary stage of the Wonder Realm," Darren responded calmly as he revealed his real cultivation base. As a result, Timothy and Abelard soon realized that he was telling the truth about his cultivation base.

"Oh, my God! You are at the primary stage of the Wonder Realm,"

Timothy and Abelard exclaimed excitedly. Then they rushed to Darren and put their arms on his shoulders.

Darren was speechless. One of the reasons why he hid his real cultivation base was that he didn't want people to make a fuss about it. When Darren didn't react, the two friends began to talk with greater excitement.

"You are a miracle! Oh, no, to be more exact, you are a living legend. We are lucky to be friends with a living legend!"

"Abnormal! It's just far too abnormal. I can't imagine how strong you are going to be when you reach the Grand Realm in the future!"

The two surrounded Darren and continued to speak enthusiastically, their faces flushed with excitement. Never had they met a young warrior with such tremendous potential in martial arts.

"Come on, guys! Stop it! I am not as excited as you guys. I don't know why you are so astounded," Darren replied as he rolled his eyes. Then he casually shook off their hands from his shoulders.

"How can we not be excited? You are a rare genius, the likes of which ordinary people are lucky to encounter once in a million years. We can't believe that we had the chance to meet you and become your friends. Isn't it reasonable for us to be thrilled for a while?" Abelard said with a grin as he tapped Darren on the shoulder.

When Darren studied Timothy's and Abelard's expressions, he observed genuine happiness. For a moment, he thought they could be his true friends. After all, it had been Darren's experience that people wanted to either please him or use him once they learned of his true potential for martial arts. And yet, Timothy and Abelard's attitude toward him had not changed after learning about his real cultivation base level. Darren had expected to sense false respect and patronization from them. However, they just showed their true feelings.

This convinced Darren that they regarded him as their good friend. They made friends with him because they liked him, not because of his real strength and potential.

Once the excitement died, Timothy regained his composure and then suggested, "Guys, I think we've had enough rest. If we don't go to the opposite bank of the river now, I am afraid that we will miss the war,"

Darren nodded before adding, "You are quite right! If we don't leave now, there won't be much demonic monster blood left for you. And what I want will not exist, either."

"Then, what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up!" Abelard said.

Darren walked to the Water Kylin, who was still asleep, kicked him gently, and delivered a message through his spiritual sense. "Hey! You idiot. Get up now! Tell us what had happened to you, then take us to the opposite bank of the river."

When the Water Kylin woke up from his sound sleep, he looked languid and in low spirits.

"I'm so tired. Please allow me to rest for another half year," the Water Kylin said with a huge yawn.

Boom!

Darren waved the back of his blade and slashed the Water Kylin's tail.

"Howl!"

The Water Kylin yelled instinctively and jumped up abruptly like a cat whose tail had been trampled.

"Holy shit! That hurts. Don't treat me like that!" He screamed as agony coursed through him.

"Cut your crap! Since you are so lazy, I have to find effective ways to keep you awake and sober!" Darren said with a smirk.

After witnessing such a scene, both Timothy and Abelard took a deep breath. They felt that the Water Kylin was rather pitiful. After all, he was a legendary beast, and Darren had kicked and slashed him as if he were just a regular beast.

The Water Kylin stretched, yawned deeply, and then flew toward Darren. It seemed as though he was not mad at Darren at all. Suddenly, the Water Kylin narrowed his eyes. He appeared to be thinking of something that agitated him. Soon, his eyes became sharp and fierce.

"The damn ride! He dared to deceive me! I'll crush him into powder!" the Water Kylin snarled.

"You mean Ethan was the one that got you trapped?" Darren asked with a deep frown.

"Yes, it was him!" the Water Kylin snapped. He had forced Ethan to be his ride before. He had been confident that he could manipulate Ethan as easily as a weak ant. But, he hadn't expected that Ethan would set him up. He looked furious as he told Darren what had happened to him before.