At this moment, Jiang Xuan finally noticed that a gigantic tiger-like beast with two massive fangs had appeared out of nowhere right in front of him.
Just then, the system’s scanning function activated, relaying some information about this monster beast to Jiang Xuan.
Monster Type: Wind Demon Evil Tiger
Bloodline: None
Cultivation Level: Peak of Earth Martial Ninth Layer
Current Affection Level: -888
System Tip: Host, your charm has no effect on this intellectually challenged monster. Please try another tactic to fight back.
Peak of Earth Martial Ninth Layer? Fight back? Are you kidding me? You expect a ninth layer martial artist like me to take on a ninth layer monster beast? Is this for real?
Realizing the danger, Jiang Xuan immediately opted to bolt. If he hesitated for even a moment, he’d be disrespecting this Earth Martial monster!
However, this Wind Demon Evil Tiger was ridiculously fast. In the blink of an eye, it was already blocking his path.
Seeing this, Jiang Xuan quickly changed direction to make his escape.
While running for his life, he frantically communicated with the system.
“System, a little help here! Can’t you see I’m in a life-threatening situation?”
“Ding! Please remain calm, host. This monster beast appeared suddenly…”
Before the system could finish, Jiang Xuan pieced it together.
“You mean this monster is a pet of Qing Qi?”
Well, that made sense! With someone like her around, how could a surprise monster just pop up?
Unless she brought the monster herself… but why would she do that? What could her plan possibly be?
She must know my strength is vastly inferior to this beast. That only leaves one possibility – she wants to swoop in like a hero to save me!
“System, should I play along and give her a chance to be the heroic savior?”
System scan: “……”
“Come on, don’t misinterpret me, I mean the monster seems to have some strange characteristics. Please hold on, I’m about to analyze!”
“Please, by the time you finish analyzing, I’ll have turned into a dried-up noodle! What’s strange about it? It’s obviously controlled by Qing Qi.
Honestly, System, your observation skills need work. You should learn from me.
Qing Qi is probably hiding somewhere, gearing up for her heroic moment!
At this point, I’m not in immediate danger. She’ll definitely show up to save me as soon as I get into real trouble.
If that’s the case, I might as well try out the ‘Blade Cultivation’ technique we were just talking about!”
“Host, you…”
“System, save your breath. I’ve made up my mind. Witness the fruits of my labor!”
“But… let’s not forget you haven’t even practiced that ‘Blade Cultivation’ technique. More importantly… haven’t you realized something? Where’s your sword?”
“Ha! My wooden sword has always been…”
Jiang Xuan suddenly stopped mid-sentence. He just realized in his rush to escape, he left his sword back on the slope. How embarrassing!
Shaking off the distraction, Jiang Xuan continued his sprint. Now, he was multitasking like a pro.
He was dodging the Wind Demon Evil Tiger’s attacks while mentally continuing the conversation with the system.
“System, I’m sorry for doubting you! At such a critical moment, I still need you.
You mentioned this Wind Demon Evil Tiger has something weird going on, right? Hurry up with your analysis before I’m pancake flat!
Its attacks are getting harder to dodge! Seriously, what’s taking Qing Qi so long? Is she just waiting for me to get injured before she swoops in to save me? Such a scam!”
Feeling more and more frustrated, Jiang Xuan suddenly had a brilliant idea, channeling his spiritual power into his feet. In an instant, he outpaced the Wind Demon Evil Tiger.
Moments later, he left the beast in the dust.
Only after he was completely out of sight of the Wind Demon Evil Tiger did Jiang Xuan finally stop, letting out a relieved sigh.
At that moment, he internally declared:
“How about that? I managed to save my own skin! Looks like my training has paid off. Escaping from a peak Earth Martial beast as a ninth layer martial artist? That’s something to brag about!”
The more he thought about it, the more impressive he felt as he entered the system space.
“System, have you analyzed that monster yet? But now, you won’t be of any use because I just escaped on my own!
After all this waiting, Little Qi didn’t even fire a shot to rescue me. What a waste of a chance!”
…
Meanwhile, outside the little wooden house, a massive earth dragon emerged from halfway up the mountain, looking a little lost as it surveyed its surroundings, seemingly searching for something.
Meanwhile, in the shadows, Qing Qi was completely baffled.
“I just stepped away for a minute to train that monster to behave. How come Young Master Jiang is gone, and he’s even left his wooden sword behind? Where did he dash off to?”
Back to Jiang Xuan, in his mental space, after a long period of silence, the system finally responded:
“Ding! Analysis complete! The Wind Demon Evil Tiger is under control and has traces of a spatial array. The creature controlling it is a parasite known as a Parasitic Spider.
Creature Type: Parasitic Spider
Cultivation Level: Martial Warrior Level 1
Bloodline: None
Current Affection Level: -666
System Tip: This monster has the ability to control the mind, so host, please be careful.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
“Seriously, System? Your efficiency with analysis is as slow as molasses in winter.
Focus on the important part! What about this Parasitic Spider? The real highlight is that I managed to escape by employing my super strength!
Don’t you think it’s remarkable that I broke free from a peak Earth Martial beast?
Ugh, too bad I left my wooden sword behind. Otherwise, I could’ve shown you a bit of my skill.”
Scanning system: “……”
Just then, Jiang Xuan felt the ground tremble beneath him and instinctively jumped.
The next second, a gigantic earth dragon burst from where he’d been standing moments ago.
Seeing the earth dragon appear, this time the system was incredibly fast in processing information.
Monster Type: Crimson Armored Earth Dragon
Bloodline: Sub-dragon Bloodline
Cultivation Level: Earth Martial Ninth Layer
Current Affection Level: 0
System Tip: Sub-dragon bloodline species have innate advantages that far exceed ordinary species in combat strength.
Another Earth Martial Ninth Layer beast? Upon receiving this information, Jiang Xuan felt a wave of despair wash over him.
At that moment, the Wind Demon Evil Tiger’s silhouette reemerged behind him.
Now, Jiang Xuan found himself sandwiched between two monster beasts, and internally he lamented:
“Wait a minute? I’m just a ninth layer martial rookie! Why are two Earth Martial Ninth Layer beasts targeting me? And let’s not forget that tiny Parasitic Spider.
Me against three? Is Little Qi overestimating my capabilities? Shouldn’t I be yelling for help right about now?”
