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Chapter 14: King of Tigers, the Red-Eyed Tiger
Chapter 14: King of Tigers, the Red-Eyed Tiger (To Be Continued)
"Master, I wish to return home for a visit."
Xu Yan spoke respectfully.
"Mhm."
Li Xuan nodded, his expression unchanged.
"Disciple will be back within half a month at the latest."
Xu Yan breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Disciple will not fail you, Master."
Li Xuan nodded and said, "I won't say much more. I prefer to keep a low profile, understand?"
"Yes, Master, disciple understands!"
Xu Yan nodded solemnly.
Seeing that the time was right, Li Xuan slowly spoke, "The fierce tigers in the Evil Forest are full of vigorous qi and blood. They are excellent for strengthening the body and beneficial for cultivation."
Xu Yan's eyes lit up, and he became excited: "As I thought, refining the Golden Bone requires a lot of energy. Master is reminding me that aside from precious medicine, the flesh and blood of these fierce tigers are also very nourishing and helpful for cultivation!"
Excitedly, he nodded vigorously and said, "I understand, Master!"
Li Xuan had expected Xu Yan's excitement, and he sighed inwardly, "This foolish disciple of mine is overjoyed again because he sees hope."
"It's indeed very nourishing, but don't expect to rely on it to break into the realm of cultivation."
Li Xuan casually reminded him, "There are fierce tigers in the thirty-mile Evil Forest. Be extra cautious when you pass through it."
Finally, he added, "I prefer peace and quiet and dislike disturbances. Don't create too much of a ruckus."
There were fierce tigers in the Evil Forest, and their flesh and blood benefited cultivation. With Xu Yan's background and identity, he would undoubtedly lead hunters to kill the tigers in the forest once he successfully crossed it.
Li Xuan was giving him advance warning to keep people from coming to the small village and disrupting his peace.
As long as no outsiders came, the risk of exposure would be reduced, and he wouldn't be found out as a fraud.
Once the danger in the Evil Forest was eliminated, Li Xuan could leave the village at any time. If there was a risk of exposure, he could escape immediately and not be trapped in the village.
Xu Yan was thrilled at that moment. "Master is letting me go and hunt that fierce tiger. With my current strength, I should be able to hunt such a beast!"
"Don't let the beast escape and cause a disturbance that disturbs Master. I must be quick and decisive and not create too much of a fuss!"
Then he thought, "Master is letting me hunt the beast at this time to temper me, to let me fight the beast and stimulate my qi and blood, to become skilled in using my strength, and to improve my control over my power!"
Xu Yan stood up, clenched his fists, and said excitedly, "Master, rest assured, I will not cause a disturbance, and I will definitely not disturb your peace!"
"Good, very good. Master believes in you."
Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
This foolish disciple of his was obedient and could understand what he was trying to convey.
Xu Yan, however, was thrilled. This time, he had understood the deeper meaning behind his master's words, and his trip to the Evil Forest would surely bear fruit!
Perhaps he wouldn't even need a month to refine his Golden Bone!
...
Li Xuan watched Xu Yan leave, his heart filled with worry and hope. "I hope this foolish disciple of mine can safely cross the Evil Forest this time and bring people to hunt down the fierce tigers within.
"That way, I will have avenged the villagers who perished."
Once the fierce tigers in the Evil Forest were dead, the journey out of the village would be safe. If he sensed any danger of being exposed, he could flee immediately.
He could escape directly to Wu Country and hide far away.
With just Xu Yan's gift of tribute, they could all live comfortably.
...
Xu Yan, with a long sword on his back and a look of excitement on his face, quickened his pace and finally arrived at the Evil Forest.
This was not Xu Yan's first time passing through the thirty-mile Evil Forest, nor was it his first time seeing half-eaten wild beast corpses.
"Since Master mentioned it, it means that with my current strength, fighting and killing a fierce tiger should be a piece of cake."
Xu Yan's qi and blood surged, his muscles tensed, and his keen senses were alert to his surroundings as he searched through the Evil Forest.
"It's ahead!"
Suddenly, Xu Yan heard faint snoring.
He took light steps, cautiously approaching, and finally, a variegated tiger was resting in the grass.
Even from several yards away, he could still feel the fierce aura emanating from the tiger, as well as its strong flesh and abundant qi and blood.
"Hiss!"
The moment Xu Yan laid eyes on the tiger, he was astonished.
"Why is this tiger so huge?"
He was born into a wealthy family and had a fondness for martial arts since childhood. He had gone hunting for fierce tigers more than once with a group of family guards and some hunters.
However, the tigers they had hunted in the past were not as impressive as the one before him.
This tiger in the Evil Forest was more than twice the size of a regular tiger.
Its mottled fur made it look even more ferocious.
"No wonder Master asked me to come to the Evil Forest. This tiger is truly extraordinary, and its qi is much stronger than that of ordinary tigers.
"Its flesh, blood, and bones are all nourishing treasures, and they will greatly benefit my refinement of the Golden Bone!"
Xu Yan's eyes lit up with excitement as he marveled at the tiger's exceptional qualities, understanding why his master had sent him on this hunt.
"Using the blood, flesh, and bones of this tiger, along with precious medicine, the effect will definitely be stronger, enough to help me transform my bone refinement at least three times!"
Xu Yan's mind raced with thoughts, and he knew that bringing this tiger back would allow the family's physicians to combine its parts with precious medicine and brew a concoction that would undoubtedly enhance the effect of his bone refinement.
"I must not be careless. This is my chance. I'll strike now and instantly kill the tiger without causing a ruckus or letting it escape from the Evil Forest!"
Xu Yan's blood boiled, his heart raced, and powerful qi surged throughout his body.
His muscles tensed, ready to spring into action.
He slowly drew his longsword, took light steps, and cautiously approached the tiger.
He was about to launch a sneak attack!
A single sword strike to slay the fierce tiger!
"I can't use the sword!"
Suddenly, Xu Yan thought of something: "If I use the sword to cut down the tiger, won't I damage its pelt?"
"This tiger pelt looks so beautiful. If I can peel it off intact, I can give it to Master as a gift!"
With that thought, Xu Yan slowly sheathed his sword, clenched his fists, and with his qi and blood surging, his muscles tensed as he prepared to fight the tiger with his bare hands.
As he drew closer, the resting tiger suddenly twitched its nostrils a few times.
It lifted its head and looked back.
A human had entered its line of sight.
Roar!
The tiger let out a low, menacing roar as it was about to pounce, and Xu Yan saw its eyes—they were crimson red, filled with brutality and bloodlust.
"Red-Eyed Tiger!"
Xu Yan's heart skipped a beat. No wonder this tiger was so massive, more than twice the size of a regular tiger.
It was the legendary king of tigers, the Red-Eyed Tiger!
He had read about it in storybooks. According to legends, there was a type of tiger with eyes like fiery red orbs, exceptionally ferocious and cruel, favoring human flesh. Even if a hundred hunters encountered it, they would undoubtedly suffer heavy casualties!
The tiger in the Evil Forest was the legendary king of tigers, the Red-Eyed Tiger!
And it had just discovered him.
Xu Yan's qi and blood surged, and without waiting for the Red-Eyed Tiger to pounce, he charged forward!
(End of Chapter)
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