Chapter 1175: Chapter 94 Departure on an Adventure_3
Sheng Xie’s body was enormous, so naturally, its strides were much larger. In just two hours, they had been carried out of the Illusive Forest. Ah Dai glanced at Xuan Yue and let out a sigh of relief, "Brother, it seems our worries were superfluous; those assassins must have left by now."
Xuan Yue had been constantly casting a probing spell, which could collect and transmit to the caster’s mind the information within five hundred meters around their body, especially effective for detecting living creatures. Two hours of continuous spellcasting had tired her out a bit. She vigilantly looked around and said, "Big brother, it’s still better to be cautious. After all, being targeted by assassins is not an easy thing to deal with. Their sneak attacks are unpredictable, so we must always remain vigilant."
Ah Dai said resentfully, "I’m actually looking forward to them showing up now. As long as they dare to come, I will make sure they won’t be able to leave." Having mastered the basic use of several Divine Artifacts, Ah Dai’s confidence was much stronger than before. With the assistance of the Divine Artifacts, coupled with Xuan Yue’s magic and Sheng Xie’s Dragon Power, he was fully confident of confronting the remaining eight assassins.
A roar suddenly erupted from behind them, and the two turned their heads to see the White Tiger standing outside the forest, watching them intently with its large eyes. Ah Dai’s healing of the White Tiger had earned its deep gratitude, and along with the great power he had demonstrated, it made the King of the Forest completely submissive to him. It had wanted to approach Ah Dai to show friendliness, but Sheng Xie’s overwhelming Dragon aura made it hesitate. Only when they had left the Illusive Forest did it feel compelled to roar out loud.
Ah Dai smiled slightly and said to Xuan Yue, "Look, our friend from the forest has come to see us off. Let’s go say goodbye." With that, he took Xuan Yue’s hand, wrapped in True Qi, and jumped down from Sheng Xie’s back. Knowing the White Tiger was scared of Sheng Xie, Ah Dai told Sheng Xie to wait there and approached the White Tiger with Xuan Yue. The White Tiger looked at Ah Dai and Xuan Yue without any ferocity of a wild beast, softly roaring as if showing reluctance to part with Ah Dai.
"Brother Tiger, we’re leaving now. As the King of the Forest, you must take good care of the Illusive Forest!" Ah Dai gently stroked the large ’king’ character on the White Tiger’s forehead, its fur soft and thick to the touch.
The White Tiger nodded gently, its large eyes brightening, seemingly teary.
Xuan Yue also approached the White Tiger. With Ah Dai’s protection, she had no fear of danger. The Sacred Aura emanating from her was something all animals, except those with dark attributes, enjoyed being close to. The White Tiger did not resist her and let her slender, fair fingers stroke its fur.
Ah Dai looked at Xuan Yue and said to the White Tiger, "Brother Tiger, we really must go. The Illusive Forest is in your hands now. Take good care of it. When we come back, I’ll be sure to bring you something tasty. Go on now, head back. The forest is where you belong."
The White Tiger licked Ah Dai with its tongue and reluctantly turned around, disappearing into the depths of the forest. Watching the White Tiger leave, Xuan Yue said, "No wonder you say animals are better than humans; at least they know to be grateful. Humans, on the other hand, often repay kindness with malice... Let’s go. Riding Xiao Qie makes the journey so much easier!"
Ah Dai smiled, "I’m afraid from now on, we can only rely on our own two legs to travel. Haven’t you forgotten, Xiao Qie is a dragon, and he must not be so casually shown in front of people."
Xuan Yue suddenly realized her oversight, her face flushing as she said, "I forgot. Hehe, but Xiao Qie might not be so willing to go back into the Dragon’s Blood."
Ah Dai and Xuan Yue returned to Sheng Xie’s side. Just as Xuan Yue said, having tasted freedom for so long, Sheng Xie was unwilling to go back into the Dragon’s Blood.
"Xiao Qie, be good and go back, okay? You’re too eye-catching out here, and it will make it difficult for us to get anywhere."
"Xiao Qie, be good and go back, and once big brother buys you some tasty treats, he’ll let you out. Hey, you’re being disobedient, aren’t you? If you keep this up, I’m going to get angry."
Sheng Xie lay on the ground, its golden eyes fixed on Ah Dai, filled with a pitiful look. No matter what Ah Dai said, it refused to go back, and Ah Dai did not want to force it; he couldn’t help but feel helpless.
Xuan Yue watched Ah Dai with a smile, "How about it? Can’t do it, can you? Big brother, do you believe I have a way to get Xiao Qie back into the Dragon’s Blood?"
"You have a way? I don’t believe it. Xiao Qie usually listens to me the most, yet even now he won’t agree. What could you possibly do?"
Xuan Yue smiled mysteriously, "Don’t worry about how I’ll do it, I just can. How about this, let’s bet. If I can get Xiao Qie willingly back into the Dragon’s Blood, you’ll carry me to the first city. Deal or no deal?"
Ah Dai snorted, "You’re a grown man asking someone else to carry you. Aren’t you ashamed?" The mention of Xuan Re inadvertently reminded him of the time he had carried Xuan Yue on Mount Tian Gang, the memories of their closeness causing a warmth to stir in his heart.
Xuan Yue’s cheeks flushed slightly, "I’m a magician, how can my strength compare to yours? Aren’t you worried I’d slow us down? So, will you make the bet, considering you have no way to coax Xiao Qie back?"
Ah Dai looked at Xuan Yue’s slender figure, which seemed not too heavy, and said helplessly, "Fine, I’ll take the bet. But what if you lose? Are you going to carry me to the next city? I don’t think you have the strength for that."
