Chapter 499: Taming the Demon Beast

Let him go?

Everyone knew that letting him go was the most straightforward approach, but... look at this beast, ferocious and ready to devour someone. Could it possibly let go?

They had trapped it and used a combined attack formation, already forging a death feud. Now it wanted nothing more than to kill them. Let go? What a joke!

He had thought this youth could foresee the Soul-Eating Ants, and had just spoken with authority and confidence, promising a good way to save them. He never dreamed the suggestion would be so unreliable!

Rather than waiting for the Demon Beast to spare him, it would be more direct to wait for it to beat him to death.

With a face full of sorrow, Hall Master Han felt there was no hope, when he heard the Pavilion Master Sai's question continue.

Let him go? What needs to be done? I'll prepare now!

No need to prepare. Tame this big fellow and make it a beast pet, then it will naturally obey! The youth's calm voice came again.

Tame? Make it a beast pet? Hall Master Han's vision went dark, and he felt life was no longer worth living.

He had spent three whole years, throwing treasures at the Demon Beast until they piled up like a mountain, and had used deer herds, mid-grade spirit stones, and various other treasures as exchanges, but the beast didn't even glance at them. And now you, opening your mouth to say tame it? If it were that simple, would he be pinned here, nearly out of breath?

Forget it, don't count on this guy. I'll find a way myself!

Knowing the youth was unreliable, Hall Master Han suddenly surged with power, trying to push away the beast's hoof, but as soon as he exerted force, he felt the Demon Beast's strength also suddenly increase.

Boom!

Waves of air rolled, his body went limp, and he was stomped half a meter into the ground, his face covered in dust.

Pfft!

Blood spurted out again. Under the intense impact, his injuries worsened, and he felt dizzy.

I never thought that after failing to tame a beast, I would die here...

A sense of desolation rose in his heart. He had dealt with taming beasts all his life, thinking that with all his techniques, this big fellow would surely become his beast pet. He never dreamed he would die under its claws, and be stomped to death at that...

The thought of it was utterly humiliating.

Just as he closed his eyes, ready to die, feeling life was no longer worth living, he heard a sound like an ox's bellow or thunder, and then felt the hoof pressing on him instantly disappear.

He felt his body, found he was still alive, and saw that the Demon Beast, which had nearly crushed him into a meat patty, had indeed removed its claw. He opened his eyes and couldn't help but look. One look, and his whole body twitched, nearly fainting on the spot.

This... this...

His lips twitched, his eyes bulging as if they would fall out of their sockets. Hall Master Han seemed to witness an unbelievable scene, about to collapse.

Right in front of him, the Demon Beast that had been ferocious, eager to kill him, proud and unyielding to the death, was now obediently lying before a figure, its head pressed to the ground, its thick tongue incessantly licking the soles of the figure's shoes, with a look of respect and fawning, like a well-trained Pekingese meeting its master, indescribably servile.

What's going on?

Wasn't this beast extremely proud and would rather die than submit? Wasn't it unmoved by even the most delicious food?

How in the blink of an eye was it licking his shoes?

And what kind of look was that? Full of respect and adoration, drooling, as if it wanted to lick the other shoe too... Could it have some dignity?

Rubbing his eyes vigorously, thinking he might be seeing things, Hall Master Han saw the figure across from him impatiently kick the Demon Beast's big face.

Go eat grass on the side. You've dirtied my shoes!

Pfft!

Hall Master Han swayed.

The Demon Beast was so respectful, and he kicked it, telling it to eat grass? It was a carnivore, how could it eat grass...

Just as he hesitated, he saw the supremely proud Demon Beast, without any hesitation, excitedly trot to the side, open its big mouth, and tear at the grass on the ground, chewing with relish, as if afraid someone would snatch it away...

Slap!

Afraid he was dreaming, he slapped himself hard. The sharp pain sobered him a bit. He looked again and still saw the Demon Beast with its rear raised, diligently battling the grass.

What the hell! What's going on?

Tugging at his hair, Hall Master Han was completely bewildered.

He could see clearly now that the figure not far away was the same two-star beast tamer who had been boasting earlier, Zhang Xuan.

He had tamed it for three years, and the beast was unmoved, even wanting to kill him... This guy just shouted once, and now it was licking his shoes and eating grass...

Is there no justice?

Was he the four-star beast tamer, or was the other?

Could it be... that Pavilion Master Sai's respect for him was because of this?

Suddenly, a thought occurred to him.

Pavilion Master Sai had been extremely respectful to this youth. He had wondered why. Now it seemed this youth was more than just a two-star beast tamer.

Otherwise, how could one shout make the Demon Beast instantly submit and behave so shamelessly?

Adjusting his breathing, suppressing the intense pain, he approached the youth: "Han thanks Beast Tamer Zhang for saving my life!"

If the other hadn't tamed the Demon Beast, he would surely be dead. Regardless, the life-saving grace must be repaid.

Zhang Xuan waved his hand: "I acted only out of consideration for Pavilion Master Sai. If you want to thank someone, thank Pavilion Master Sai!"

If not for Pavilion Master Sai, who would care about you!

Still, I thank Beast Tamer Zhang. If you hadn't acted, I would certainly be dead!

After expressing gratitude again, Hall Master Han cupped his fists and turned: "Pavilion Master Sai, thank you..."

Old friend, no need to be so polite! Pavilion Master Sai's face reddened: "I didn't help at all. It was Master Zhang who tamed the Demon Beast!"

Master Zhang?

He had heard this title before but thought it was "Beast Tamer Zhang," since during the battle, with the distance, it was hard to hear clearly. Now standing close, he heard it distinctly, and his heart shook.

Could it be that this young man was also a master teacher?

Mm, Master Zhang is not only a master teacher but also a two-star beast tamer, a five-star appraiser, and a quasi-four-star formation master! Pavilion Master Sai explained.

Master teacher, five-star... appraiser? Quasi-four-star formation master? Hall Master Han's face reddened.

He had thought the other was just a two-star beast tamer and had looked down on him. He never dreamed he had so many professions!

Not to mention others, just the master teacher title alone could suppress him, making it hard to lift his head.

Master teachers cannot be disrespected or insulted. If someone did so, even if they were beaten to death on the spot, no one would dare say a word.

Moreover, he was a five-star appraiser and a quasi-four-star formation master!

Of course! Our young master not only has these professions but is also a physician, alchemist, and calligrapher! A fat youth behind him stepped forward and snorted.

Seven... professions? Hall Master Han swallowed his saliva, his lips trembling.

Learning one profession alone required immense effort and endless time. This man actually held seven professions...

How could the Ten Nations Alliance have such a freak?

No wonder Pavilion Master Sai respected him so much. If he had known these identities earlier, he wouldn't have dared to put on airs.

Right. How about it? Our young master saved your life, and a simple thank you is enough?

The fat youth looked at him sideways: "Just now, when you were taming the beast, you took out quite a few treasures. Now, is your life not even worth a beast?"

I...

Hall Master Han stiffened.

A life-saving grace is as vast as the sky. Only saying a few words of gratitude was indeed inappropriate.

This spirit stone was originally meant to attract the Demon Beast and tame it...

He took out the mid-grade spirit stone from before, glanced at the Demon Beast still diligently eating grass with its rear raised, and knew there was no chance to tame it now. Gritting his teeth, he handed it over: "Now... it's useless. I'll give it to Master Zhang to repay the life-saving grace!"

The fat youth took it casually and curled his lip: "Just this one?"

I... only have one! Hall Master Han's face reddened, unable to speak.

Mid-grade spirit stones were rare in the entire Ten Nations Alliance. Finding one was already very lucky.

Alright, one it is! Seeing the other couldn't produce more, Sun Qiang shook his head and handed the spirit stone to Zhang Xuan: "Young Master!"

Mm!

Taking it casually, Zhang Xuan nodded with satisfaction.

He had to admit, this Sun Qiang really knew his thoughts. He had taken a liking to that spirit stone earlier. Otherwise, why would he, with nothing better to do, save the other for no reason?

Master teachers also need to live. He wasn't a saint. If he saved someone, of course, he should be repaid.

Otherwise, if everyone in the world needed saving, he would be exhausted to death.

I happen to need a mid-grade spirit stone, so I'll accept it ungraciously. Don't worry, I won't take advantage of you. I'll heal your injuries now as repayment!

Putting away the spirit stone, Zhang Xuan looked over.

Heal my injuries? Hall Master Han was startled: "Can my injuries be healed?"

Having been repeatedly struck by the Demon Beast and having used power beyond his capacity, his internal organs were displaced, and his strength was greatly diminished. At his age, coupled with the blow to his confidence, healing would be very difficult.

This man said he could heal him now, and he was filled with disbelief.

If I say it can be healed, then it can be healed. If you don't want treatment, forget it! Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

Of course I want treatment... Remembering the other's identity as a physician and master teacher, Hall Master Han quickly nodded.

Before, if someone said this, he wouldn't have believed it. But having witnessed the Demon Beast obediently tamed, he now felt respect and trust for this man.

Master Zhang, do you need any medicinal herbs? I have quite a few...

Determined to be treated, Hall Master Han couldn't help but look over.

Although not a physician, as a strong cultivator, he knew something about injuries. His injuries, without centuries-old medicinal herbs, would be hard to cure.

And he did have some such herbs.

Just as he was about to take them out, before he could finish, he heard the youth across from him speak.

Medicinal herbs? No need... Hey, you Demon Beast, come over and knock this guy out!