Squeak?
The small white beast stared blankly at the corpse on the ground, then looked up at Su Wu, who was hovering in the air.
Its round, wide eyes instantly shifted from confusion to extreme vigilance and fury.
Roar!
It abruptly stood up, its palm-sized body swelling visibly in an instant.
Every strand of its white fur stood on end, transforming it into a bristling hedgehog.
Boom!
A terrifying wave of qi and blood, characteristic of a Martial Emperor, erupted from its body without restraint.
"Such potent qi and blood!" Su Wu's eyes flashed with sharp interest.
This little creature could actually rival him with sheer force of presence alone?
"Human! How dare you kill my little brother!"
In the next moment, something that made Su Wu's pupils dilate in shock occurred.
The small beast opened its mouth and uttered a sentence in human language—though childish, its pronunciation was remarkably clear.
It spoke human words!
This was something only those who had reached the Beast Saint realm or possessed an extremely noble divine beast bloodline could achieve!
"I'm going to eat you!"
The little beast roared fiercely, its hind legs slamming against the ground.
Boom!
The entire valley floor instantly caved in.
Its speed was astonishing, transforming into a white lightning bolt that shattered the sound barrier with a piercing shriek, hurtling straight toward Su Wu's face!
As its claw slashed out, space itself seemed to distort, shimmering with golden claw-like energy.
"So fast! Its raw physical speed is more than three times faster than the Thundercloud Tiger!"
Su Wu was momentarily startled, but he was, after all, a Martial Emperor who had weathered countless battles.
His gaze instantly turned cold and focused, activating his microscopic-level combat technique.
Precisely predicting the beast's trajectory, he subtly shifted his body.
Whoosh!
The little beast's razor-sharp claws grazed past the tip of Su Wu's nose.
"Again!"
Missing its first strike, the beast twisted agilely in mid-air, its tail whipping toward the back of Su Wu's head like a steel whip, tearing through the air with a sharp crack.
Su Wu raised his right hand, not to block the attack directly, but to gently tap the creature's tail with a subtle, skillful motion.
Bang!
The small beast lost its balance from the force, tumbling through the air several times before crashing to the ground.
Roar!
Clearly enraged, it launched another furious assault, a storm of claws, bites, pounces, and sweeping strikes. Its movements were lightning-fast, each attack carrying terrifying force capable of shattering mountains and splitting rocks.
Yet...
Minutes later, Su Wu remained suspended in the air, hands clasped behind his back, not even a corner of his robe ruffled.
Meanwhile, the small beast lay panting on the ground, tongue lolling out in exhaustion.
Su Wu had figured it out.
This little creature was a typical "second-generation rich kid."
It possessed terrifying qi and blood comparable to a Martial Emperor and the innate power of a divine beast, but its combat experience was practically nonexistent.
Its attacks were purely instinctive, direct, and utterly lacking in strategy. Visit g.com for the full chapter.
Against a master of combat technique like Su Wu, it was being played like a monkey.
"Finished playing?"
Su Wu gazed down at the creature from above, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
"Since you're out of moves, it's my turn now."
Boom!
Su Wu unleashed his full power.
The Martial Emperor's qi and blood within him erupted, coalescing into a colossal, sky-obscuring purple-gold palm print that slammed down toward the small beast.
The creature sensed the terrifying power contained within the palm print, and its previously ferocious gaze instantly transformed.
This was a fear that struck deep into its soul!
It realized that its vaunted qi and blood, which it had always prided itself on, were being utterly suppressed by this human.
"It's over! I'm going to die!"
As the palm print descended, the small beast—which had moments ago been arrogant and threatening to devour Su Wu—suddenly performed an action that left Su Wu utterly dumbfounded.
It abruptly flattened itself against the ground, clutching its head with its front paws, sticking its rear high in the air, and trembling violently as it shrieked:
"Great hero, spare me! I surrender!"
"Huh?"
Su Wu froze mid-air, the purple-gold palm print hovering three inches above the creature's head, brought to an abrupt halt.
This... this wasn't how the script was supposed to go!
What happened to the divine beast's dignity? What about its unwavering resolve to die rather than submit?
Su Wu dispersed his qi and blood, landing gently before the trembling white-furred ball. He regarded it with amusement.
"Weren't you so fierce just now? You were going to eat me?"
The little beast cautiously raised a paw, revealing a pair of large, watery eyes. Seeing the massive handprint had vanished, it finally exhaled in relief.
Instantly, it adopted an obsequious expression, standing upright on its hind legs, clasping its front paws in a bow, and pleading with tearful eyes:
"Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"
"Big Brother! Boss! Grandpa! That was just my morning grumpiness! I was just playing around with you!"
As it spoke, the creature squeezed out two pathetic tears, looking utterly helpless and vulnerable.
"Even though my qi and blood are strong, I'm still just a baby! I'm not even three years old yet! I've barely fought a few times—I was just trying to scare you earlier..."
The little beast sniffled, its heart pounding as it met Su Wu's ambiguous smile.
It might be cowardly, but it was also clever!
Its inherited memories warned it that this human was a formidable opponent, radiating an aura that was both comforting and dangerous. If it didn't back down now, it would genuinely end up as a fur collar today!
"Don't kill me! I'm really useful!"
Seeing Su Wu still scrutinizing it, the little beast panicked and immediately began pitching itself:
"I... I can find treasure! I can smell natural treasures within a hundred-mile radius! All the treasures in this valley were found by me!"
"I can also sense danger! I can detect malicious intent from eight blocks away!"
"And... and I eat very little! I'm very easy to care for!"
As Su Wu listened to the little creature's self-introduction, the killing intent in his heart had long dissipated, replaced by intense curiosity.
Treasure-seeking? Able to sense danger?
This is practically a bodyguard and cheat code tailor-made for Su Yu!
That kid is bound to venture into more dangerous territories in the future.
While I'm strong, I can't protect him around the clock.
If I had this little thing with me...
"Treasure-Seeking Rat? No, judging by its appearance, it must be some kind of ancient variant species."
Su Wu calculated inwardly, his face remaining cold as ice.
Su Wu's qi and blood surged again, as if preparing to strike. "How do I know you're not lying? What if I take you back and you bite me in my sleep?"
"Ahhh! No, no, no! I wouldn't dare!"
The little creature trembled violently, its white fur bristling as it waved its paws frantically. "I swear! I swear a blood oath!"
"Oaths are useless."
Su Wu crouched down, extending a finger. A drop of purple-gold essence blood condensed at the tip, swirling with a Martial Emperor-level spiritual imprint.
"If you want to live, sign this."
"This is a master-servant contract. Once signed, your life and death will be at my whim. If you ever betray me, not only will you die, but your soul will be annihilated."
Su Wu's voice was like that of a demon.
This secret technique was something Su Wu had discovered while reading books over the past two months. He never imagined he would actually need to use it.
The little beast stared at the drop of blood essence, a flicker of struggle in its eyes.
It was a noble... a divine beast. How could it become a human's pet?
But...
It glanced at the Thundercloud Tiger's ice-cold corpse beside it, then at Su Wu's icy gaze.
"Wuwuwu... A beast under the eaves must lower its head."
The little beast pouted resentfully, ultimately succumbing to its survival instincts.
It extended its delicate pink tongue and licked the drop of blood essence.
Buzz!
An ancient rune flashed briefly on the foreheads of both Su Wu and the beast.
The master-servant contract was complete!
Su Wu instantly felt a faint connection form in his consciousness. At any moment, he could use this link to control the little beast's life and death.
"Huff..."
Su Wu stood up, satisfied. He grabbed the little beast by the scruff of its neck and dangled it before his eyes.
"From today onward, you're rolling with me."
"Since you're so white and round..."
Su Wu pondered for a moment, then displayed his remarkably casual naming talent:
"I'll call you Xiao Bai."
The little beast's limbs hung limply, its eyes vacant, as if it had lost all hope for its bestial existence.
Xiao Bai...
Such a rustic name...
But it dared not voice its anger, only managing a weak "Meow."
"Oh, right," Su Wu suddenly remembered, pointing to the pile of Spirit Fruits and Mineral Stones beside them. "Did you gather all this?"
"Mhm! Mhm!" Xiao Bai nodded vigorously. "All good stuff! A greeting gift for my master!"
With a wave of his hand, Su Wu swept the priceless treasure into his storage ring.
"Not bad."
He ruffled Xiao Bai's head and casually tossed it onto his shoulder.
Perched on Su Wu's broad shoulder, Xiao Bai felt an overwhelming sense of security. Its initial anxiety slowly dissipated.
This human... though a bit rough, following him might not be so bad after all? At least I won't have to catch a Thundercloud Tiger as a babysitter anymore.
Man and beast transformed into streaks of light, vanishing into the depths of the Falling Sunset Mountains.
With the beast king's control broken, the feral beasts in the mountains returned to their natural state.