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Chapter 14:
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Chapter 14: King of Tigers, the Red-eyed Tiger
"Master, disciple wants to return home for a while," Xu Yan respectfully said.
"Mm," Li Xuan nodded, his expression unchanged.
"Disciple will be back in no more than half a month," Xu Yan breathed a sigh of relief and spoke again.
Li Xuan nodded and said, "I won't say anything unnecessary. I prefer to keep a low profile, understand?"
"Yes, Master, disciple understands," Xu Yan nodded solemnly.
Seeing the timing was right, Li Xuan slowly said, "Fierce beasts like tigers have vigorous blood and are good for strengthening the body. They are beneficial for cultivation."
Xu Yan's eyes lit up, instantly excited, 'Indeed, refining golden bones consumes a lot. Master reminds me that besides precious herbs, the flesh and blood of fierce beasts like tigers also serve as nourishment, aiding in cultivation!'
Excitedly nodding, he said, "Master, I understand!"
Li Xuan expected Xu Yan's excitement and sighed inwardly, 'This foolish disciple, seeing hope again, must be overjoyed.'
"Unfortunately, while it's nourishing, don't count on it for cultivation."
Li Xuan seemingly reminded him unintentionally, "In the Devil Forest thirty miles away, fierce beasts like tigers roam. Be careful when traveling."
In the end, he added, "I prefer peace and avoid disturbance. Don't make too much noise."
In the Devil Forest, there were fierce beasts like tigers, and their flesh and blood were beneficial for cultivation. As long as Xu Yan successfully crossed the forest this time, with his background, he would surely lead hunters to hunt down the fierce beasts in the forest.
Li Xuan reminded him in advance not to let anyone come to the small village and disturb his peace.
As long as there were no outsiders, the risk of exposure would be reduced, and he wouldn't be exposed.
Once the danger of the Devil Forest was resolved, Li Xuan could leave the village at any time. If there was a risk of exposure, he could escape quickly and wouldn't be trapped in the village.
Xu Yan was extremely excited at this moment, 'Master wants me to hunt down those fierce beasts like tigers. With my current strength, am I capable of hunting down such beasts?'
'I must not let the beasts escape and cause trouble for Master. So, I must be decisive and not make too much noise!'
He then thought, 'Master is sending me to hunt down these beasts to temper myself, to stimulate my Qi and blood during the battle with the beasts, and to improve my control over my own strength!'
Standing up, clenching his fists, he exclaimed excitedly, "Master, rest assured, I won't make any noise, and I won't disturb your peace!"
"Hmm, very good, I have faith in you!" Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
This foolish disciple was obedient and understood his intentions.
Xu Yan, however, was excited beyond measure. This time, he understood the deeper meaning behind Master's instructions. The trip to Devil Forest would surely yield results!
Perhaps it wouldn't even take a month for him to refine his golden bones!
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Watching Xu Yan leave, Li Xuan felt uneasy, "I hope my foolish disciple can safely pass through the Devil Forest this time and then lead people to hunt down the tigers and fierce beasts inside."
"This way, I will be able to avenge the villagers who died tragically."
Once the tigers and fierce beasts in the Devil Forest were killed, the journey out of the village would also be safe. If there was a risk of exposure, he could escape immediately.
He could go directly to Wu Kingdom and live far away.
With Xu Yan's apprenticeship gifts, he would be able to live a good life.
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Xu Yan carried a long sword, his expression excited, walking faster and faster until he reached the Devil Forest.
Xu Yan had crossed the Devil Forest not for the first time, and he had seen beast remains eaten halfway more than once. Despite several round trips, he didn't run into any trouble.
This time, as he entered the Devil Forest, he didn't rush but began searching within the dense woods.
'Since Master said it, it means that with my current strength, killing a tiger is not a problem,' Xu Yan thought to himself. He activated his Qi and blood, tightening his muscles, sharpening his senses, and remained vigilant as he searched the Devil Forest.
"It's ahead!" Suddenly, Xu Yan heard faint snoring.
He approached cautiously, finally spotting a tiger lying in the bushes, resting.
Even from several feet away, he could feel the tiger's ferocious aura, its robust body, and its abundant blood and Qi.
"Hiss!" Xu Yan was surprised as he saw the tiger.
'Why is this tiger so huge?' He came from a wealthy family and practiced martial arts since childhood, often hunting tigers with family guards and hunters. However, none of the tigers he had hunted before were as large as the one in front of him.
This tiger in the Devil Forest was easily twice the size of the ones he had encountered before.
Its colorful fur looked even more ferocious.
'No wonder Master sent me to the Devil Forest. It turns out this tiger is extraordinary, with much stronger blood and flesh.'
'The flesh and bones of this tiger, coupled with precious herbs, will surely enhance the effectiveness of my bone refinement, enough to undergo the transformation more than three times!' Xu Yan's eyes sparkled with excitement. No wonder Master sent him to hunt down the tigers in the Devil Forest; this tiger was extraordinary.
Bringing back this tiger after hunting it would allow the family's herbalist to prepare it with precious herbs, undoubtedly enhancing its assistance with bone refinement.
'I shouldn't be careless. This is an opportunity. I need to seize it and kill the tiger instantly. It won't cause a big commotion and let the tiger escape the Devil Forest!' Xu Yan's blood boiled, his heart beating rapidly as powerful Qi circulated throughout his body.
With his muscles tense and poised for action, he slowly drew his long sword, approached silently, and prepared to strike.
But then, Xu Yan suddenly had a thought, 'I shouldn't use sword! If I use the sword to kill the tiger, won't it damage the tiger's hide? '
'This tiger hide looks beautiful. If I peel it off intact, it would be perfect to give to Master!'
Thinking this, Xu Yan slowly put down his sword and clenched his fists. His blood boiled, and his muscles tensed as he prepared to fight the tiger barehanded.
As he got closer, the tiger, which had been resting, suddenly sniffed a few times, raised its head, and looked back.
A human figure appeared in its line of sight.
Roar!
The tiger let out a low roar, about to pounce.
At this moment, Xu Yan saw the tiger lift its head and noticed that its eyes were reddish, filled with ferocity and bloodthirstiness.
"The Red-eyed Tiger!" Xu Yan's heart trembled. This tiger, with its gigantic size, easily twice the size of a regular tiger, was actually the king of tigers, the Red-eyed Tiger!
He had read in books that there was a type of tiger with eyes like red fire, fierce and cruel, fond of eating people. Even if a group of a hundred hunters encountered it, they would surely suffer heavy casualties!
The tiger in the Devil Forest was actually the king of tigers, the Red-eyed Tiger, as rumored!
It had already spotted him.
Without waiting for the Red-eyed Tiger to pounce, Xu Yan suddenly rushed forward!
(End of Chapter 14)
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Translated by Evil Duke.
Translated by Evil Duke.