Under the shadow, the huge ghost-tiger stared at Qin Qianqiu with its chilling green eyes.
I have to say, if I were Qin Qianqiu at that moment, the first thing I would consider is how to escape.
Being swiped by this thing's claws would be downright fatal, let alone being bitten. The resentment in its body permeated every inch of its being, and its claws and teeth were infused with the toxic manifestation of that resentment, making it even more terrifying to some extent.
The ghost-tiger lingered at the entrance of the cave, showing great patience. Of course, it could also sense that Qin Qianqiu was different. Earth creatures are often sensitive in this regard, and ordinary animals are no different. They will absolutely submit to the stronger one and won't resort to sweet talk. The ghost-tiger knew that it was unwise to provoke Qin Qianqiu.
Qin Qianqiu lit a cigarette, then suddenly took a step forward. The step seemed casual, but the ghost-tiger immediately became wary and took a step back. Neither I nor Ling Qian said a word, feeling suffocated by the tension of the face-off between the hunter and the prey about to erupt in front of us.
Who was the prey and who was the hunter, at this moment it was really hard to say!
The ghost-tiger retreated, and Qin Qianqiu smiled, taking another step forward. The ghost-tiger retreated again, and the two maintained an equally substantial distance, making it seem like Qin Qianqiu had the upper hand!
The ghost-tiger gradually retreated, and Qin Qianqiu finally stopped, standing with his hands behind his back, and coldly said, "If you don't resist, I can make your death more comfortable."
This is the most pretentious thing I've ever heard. A man actually challenged a tiger, and even boasted about it. I never dared to imagine such a thing in the past!
"Roar!"
A sharp roar revealed the rage of the demon tiger. The king of the forest couldn't bear it any longer and leapt into the air, pouncing straight at Qin Qianqiu.
As the saying goes, a tiger has three moves pounce, shake the head, and whip the tail. In fact, this refers to the tiger's methods of attack. It first pounces, and if it can pin down its prey, it immediately bites the prey's neck using powerful force, snapping its neck and tearing the prey's arteries with its teeth, and then aggressively shakes its head to tear apart the prey's flesh. If the first two moves are ineffective, and the prey manages to evade or a stalemate ensues, the tiger will use an unexpected move - fiercely whipping its tail. When used with the force of the tiger's body, the tail is even more terrifying than a whip, as sharp as a pair of scissors!
But Qin Qianqiu was a master after all; he easily dodged the tiger's first pounce. When the tiger missed, it took a few steps back, and to my surprise, Qin Qianqiu, who was smoking, smiled and provocatively beckoned. This action immediately angered the king of beasts. After hesitating for a few moments, the demon tiger growled low and pounced again at Qin Qianqiu, who deftly evaded. Unexpectedly, the demon tiger suddenly swung its body and its tail, like a whip, lashed out with such speed that even I couldn't keep up with it.
"Snap!"
The sound of the tail whipping out was like thunder. I looked on with a shocked expression, and so did Ling Qian, because Qin Qianqiu had actually blocked the demon tiger's powerful tail swing with his own arm!
"He can block that? Won't his arm break?" I exclaimed in surprise, finding it hard to believe.
"They say the Earth Dragon's Three Yang Physique is powerful. I've heard my brother talk about it before, but today I've witnessed it with my own eyes. He's actually fighting the tiger with his bare hands, blocking the tiger's tail attack!" Ling Qian was also somewhat bewildered. Seeing that the tiger's powerful tail swing had been blocked, its momentum diminished, and it even took a few steps back, though it was still filled with resentment. However, being a wild animal at heart, the demon tiger couldn't help but retreat a few steps, swaying, and emitting a low, whimpering sound from its throat.
Qin Qianqiu moved his arm and neck, then continued to advance toward the demon tiger. Although he hadn't taken the initiative in the fight so far, he seemed to have the upper hand.
"Roar…"
The demon tiger roared furiously, and after evading for a while, it once again exerted its strength, its massive body lunging at Qin Qianqiu. If the tail couldn't hurt Qin Qianqiu, then its only choice was to directly knock him down and take a bite.
"Humph!"
But this time, Qin Qianqiu finally chose to strike. Just as the entire body of the demon tiger was about to pounce from the air, Qin Qianqiu suddenly raised his hands and the force of his arms stopped the tiger's massive body. Then I saw his face turn red, his eyes widened, and his knees slightly bent as he exerted all his strength.
Qin Qianqiu seemed small and weak in front of the demon tiger's massive body, but this seemingly unimpressive man unleashed an astonishing force.
"It's Qi!" Ling Qian suddenly said softly. I nodded; after practicing the "Wudang Five Elements Technique," I had some understanding of the mysteries of the human body. The human body contains Qi, which can be soft or firm, moving through the five elements and returning to the Dantian. Since ancient times, China has had Qi refining masters, dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, which could also be said to be the origin of Qi Gong in China.
Refining Qi is like refining the body, with the addition of firm and strong Qi making one impervious to blades and difficult to attack. Qin Qianqiu's Three Yang Physique is a method of refining Qi. He has been practicing it for many years, with advanced skills, much stronger than someone like me who is just a beginner.
"Today, I tame the tiger!" Qin Qianqiu suddenly shouted, his face turning even redder. Wisps of white smoke rose from his head, and then I witnessed the most incredible scene. He was already impressive to stop the demon tiger's body, but now he continued to advance step by step, with a strong aura, making the demon tiger cower; the power of firmness caused Qin Qianqiu to give another roar, and he actually flipped the demon tiger over, causing a heavy, dull thud!
"Good!" Though he was the opponent, I couldn't help but cheer in my heart. Heroes have always been mighty; I like to read "The Water Margin," where both Wu Song and Li Kui could kill tigers, their skills making me admire them. I never thought that today, I would finally witness what "remarkable skills" truly mean!
After flipping the demon tiger over, Qin Qianqiu quickly rushed forward, stepping on the demon tiger and lifting his fist to ruthless pound the demon tiger's head. I heard "bang, bang..." a few times, and the fierce demon tiger howled continuously! The fierce demon tiger, which had just now been full of ferocity, had now become a cowering little cat, trembling all over in fear.
"Haha!"
Feeling excited, Qin Qianqiu laughed wildly, reached out and grabbed the mouth of the Ghost Tiger, slowly pulling it open and then viciously breaking off one of its tiger teeth, causing fresh blood to flow from its mouth, making the large cat scream in pain.
"Tie him up, haha!"
Qin Qianqiu raised the tiger tooth and gestured, prompting a young man nearby to quickly come forward and tie up the Ghost Tiger's limbs with a rope, and then drag it next to the Black Horned Bull.
I turned slowly to look at Ling Qian beside me, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Did you know about Qin Qianqiu's abilities before?"
Ling Qian frowned and shook her head, saying, "This is the first time I've seen him, we've had no previous interaction."
"Can we defeat him?"
I couldn't help but ask this question. A master who could subdue a tiger barehanded and then pull out its teeth from its mouth, I didn't feel like I had any chance of defeating him.
No wonder even though he knew we were tracking him, he didn't care at all. If I had such strong abilities, I would definitely be calm and composed.
"So, I told you that you're not suited to continue meddling in this mess."
Ling Qian reiterated her old point, which I didn't like. I shook my head and said, "There should be a third monster inside. From the current situation, the monsters coming out of the cave are getting more and more powerful. The second one is at the level of the Ghost Tiger, the third one will be even more formidable. We still have a chance, wait for Qin Qianqiu to fight with the third monster and then make a move from behind."
Don't blame me for being ruthless; people die for money, and birds perish for food. I am not a saint like Confucius. I want to make money and stay alive, so ambushing from behind is my plan.
At this moment, the Ghost Tiger and the Black Horned Bull lying on the ground began to roar simultaneously, as if calling out for something. I turned my head, and my expression immediately changed dramatically, because without realizing it, we were surrounded by thick fog!