Chapter 115 - 110: The Fall of Lei Kai, A Chance Encounter with Miao Wenlun
Chapter 115: Chapter 110: The Fall of Lei Kai, A Chance Encounter with Miao Wenlun
He swallowed hard, then said in a harsh voice:
"Miao Wenlun! We may have our grudges, but it doesn’t have to be a fight to the death. Why don’t we just let this go for today? I’ll withdraw voluntarily. What do you say?"
But Miao Wenlun simply stroked his Red Flame Leopard dotingly and said gently, "Alright, playtime is over. Time to get serious, Red Flame Leopard."
As his words fell, the Red Flame Leopard nodded slightly. Its half-closed eyes snapped open in an instant, a savage glint within them.
"ROAR!"
The Red Flame Leopard let out a low growl, its eyes filled with a murderous light.
Before the Qi Refining Peak disciple could react, it lunged forward. Wreathed in flames, it was an unstoppable force, tearing through the air like a fiery gale.
In the blink of an eye, the Red Flame Leopard was upon the disciple and his Spirit Pet.
"!!!"
The color drained from the Qi Refining Peak disciple’s face. But before he could even cry out, the Red Flame Leopard unleashed a wave of flame that engulfed him like a great maw. Without a single sound, his vitality was extinguished in the sea of fire, leaving not even his bones behind.
Once it was over, Miao Wenlun gave a faint smile. After retrieving the spoils from the flames, he didn’t recall the Red Flame Leopard. Instead, without turning back, he spoke in a voice devoid of emotion:
"Friend, you’ve seen enough. Isn’t it time you came out?"
Hiding nearby, Yu Changsheng was a little surprised. He hadn’t expected Miao Wenlun’s Divine Sense to be so sharp as to detect his presence.
After a moment’s thought, Yu Changsheng walked out openly. He cupped his fist in salute to Miao Wenlun and spoke with a calm and measured tone:
"I was just passing by and happened to witness Senior Brother Miao’s incredible prowess. It was truly admirable."
Upon seeing who it was, an unreadable smile appeared on Miao Wenlun’s face. He put on a cordial air and chuckled.
"So, it’s Junior Yu. I’ve heard a great deal about you. This trial is fraught with peril; you must be careful. If you wish, you may stick with me for a while. I, Miao Wenlun, am confident I can ensure your safety."
He had, in fact, been paying attention to Yu Changsheng. After all, a Beast Taming Disciple who took first place in the Alchemy Conference was bound to stand out and had more than proven his talent.
And he was no fool; befriending such a person could only be beneficial. Thus, he made a show of goodwill—contingent, of course, on the other party not infringing upon his own interests.
Yu Changsheng smiled faintly, remaining vigilant and ready to summon his Spirit Pet at a moment’s notice. He replied in a polite tone:
"Thank you for the kind offer, Senior Brother Miao. If the need arises, I won’t hesitate. I’ll keep your words in mind. That being the case, I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll take my leave now."
"Very well."
Miao Wenlun nodded. He gave Yu Changsheng a long, meaningful look but said nothing more. As he watched Yu Changsheng slowly recede into the distance, he was lost in thought.
’This Yu Changsheng... he’s no simple character. If I didn’t have this treasure that detects fluctuations in Divine Sense, I wouldn’t have even noticed his arrival...’
’It seems his Divine Sense alone is on par with mine, if not even stronger...’
After a moment of contemplation, a hint of wariness flashed deep in Miao Wenlun’s eyes.
Meanwhile, Yu Changsheng, who had kept his Divine Sense warily focused on Miao Wenlun, finally retracted it after confirming that Miao Wenlun made no unusual moves as he departed.
’A Tier Two Red Flame Leopard...’ Recalling the scene from before, Yu Changsheng grew more cautious.
’To be able to instantly kill another cultivator at the Qi Refining Peak... I’ll definitely have to be wary of Miao Wenlun.’