Chapter 969: Chance Encounter

Chapter 969: Chapter 969: Chance Encounter

Riding on the White Leopard, the two were pressed closely together. Tang Fengxiao could clearly smell the delicate fragrance on the young woman, a scent that seeped into his heart and stirred ripples deep within him.

"If only she were my girlfriend!" Suddenly, this thought surfaced in Tang Fengxiao’s heart, and like a spell, it refused to leave!

Yuwen Xiangyu felt the same. As she leaned against Tang Fengxiao’s firm chest and heard the steady beat of his heart, a faint blush crept onto her face. Riding the White Leopard together like this—it was only the second time, apart from that earlier instance when they rescued Ling Feng!

Suddenly, Xiao Bai came to an abrupt stop. It gazed warily into the forest ahead, letting out a cautious growl.

"Something’s wrong!" Yuwen Xiangyu and Tang Fengxiao immediately detected the abnormality.

The underbrush ahead rustled, and the next moment, a Red-eyed White Tiger emerged from the shadows.

"How could this be!" Yuwen Xiangyu exclaimed in shock, her body trembling. If the Red-eyed White Tiger appeared here, did it mean her master had been harmed?

Otherwise, why would a Red-eyed White Tiger show up here?

"This is bad!" Tang Fengxiao’s expression darkened. He stared at the Red-eyed White Tiger not far ahead and suddenly noticed something peculiar.

"Xiangyu, do you notice anything different about this Red-eyed White Tiger compared to the one from yesterday?" Tang Fengxiao whispered into Yuwen Xiangyu’s ear.

Yuwen Xiangyu asked hesitantly, "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, this isn’t the same tiger as the one we faced yesterday!" Tang Fengxiao said gravely. "This one doesn’t exude the same oppressive aura, and its build is much smaller than the other one!"

Yuwen Xiangyu gasped. "Are you saying that Death Valley has more than one Red-eyed White Tiger? How is that possible!"

Tang Fengxiao licked his lips and replied, "Whether that’s true or not, we’ll find out by fighting this beast!"

"Fight it? Are you insane?" Yuwen Xiangyu exclaimed. "How could we possibly stand a chance against a Red-eyed White Tiger?"

Tang Fengxiao said firmly, "Fear before the fight guarantees defeat! When two meet on a narrow path, the brave shall prevail! Now that we’ve run into a Red-eyed White Tiger, we have no other choice but to fight!"

Roar! The Red-eyed White Tiger, now seeing the two of them, let out a thunderous roar. Its blood-red eyes glinted with ferocious intent.

"Xiao Bai, get Tang Fengxiao out of here!" Yuwen Xiangyu took a deep breath. "Let me test the power of this Red-eyed White Tiger!"

Tang Fengxiao protested anxiously, "As a man, how could I let you face this battle alone? If it’s a fight, then I should make the first move!"

𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Yuwen Xiangyu rolled her eyes. "Your injuries haven’t even healed yet. Just stay on the side and watch! I, Yuwen Xiangyu, am an A-rank Peak-level warrior—I’m not some frail damsel!"

"No way!" Tang Fengxiao refused. "My injuries are no longer an issue. Let me handle this!"

"Stop acting macho!" Yuwen Xiangyu scolded him. "Listen to me and behave!"

Just as the two were arguing, a chuckle echoed from nearby.

"Who’s there?" Yuwen Xiangyu and Tang Fengxiao demanded in unison.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, it’s been only a few days, and you two seem to have gotten pretty close!" A familiar voice rang out.

Soon, Ling Feng’s figure appeared before them, a mischievous smile on his face as he looked at the two.

"Troublemaker!"

"Brother Ling!"

Both of them shouted at the same time.

Ling Feng’s sudden arrival brought a wave of relief to Tang Fengxiao, and Yuwen Xiangyu felt the same. After hearing their master’s stories, Ling Feng had risen to the level of a hero in Yuwen Xiangyu’s eyes.

"Where’s your master?" Ling Feng asked Yuwen Xiangyu. "He didn’t just leave you here, did he? That’s quite bold of him."

From Alpha’s accounts, Ling Feng understood that this trip to Death Valley had been orchestrated by someone in the shadows. That’s why he had rushed here nonstop after leaving the Saints Association.

After an overnight chase, Ling Feng had managed to track the Red-eyed White Tiger. He planned to follow it secretly to uncover the mastermind but unexpectedly ran into Tang Fengxiao and Yuwen Xiangyu.

"Ling Feng, here’s what’s been happening!" Tang Fengxiao had barely begun explaining when the Red-eyed White Tiger roared furiously.

In its eyes, these three creatures were blatantly ignoring its presence—an unforgivable act of disrespect!

As such, the tiger lunged straight toward the nearest target—Ling Feng.

"Look out!" Yuwen Xiangyu shouted.

Ling Feng turned to see the charging Red-eyed White Tiger and narrowed his eyes. "You beastly scoundrel, get down!"

Ling Feng’s aura exploded, unleashing a massive wave of mental pressure as his eyes glinted sharply.

With a yelp, the Red-eyed White Tiger fell from mid-air, collapsing at Ling Feng’s feet and trembling uncontrollably.

The aura radiating from Ling Feng completely shattered the tiger’s mental defense. At this moment, not only could it not attack; it didn’t even dare harbor a single thought of resistance.

"Am I dreaming?" Yuwen Xiangyu rubbed her eyes, staring in disbelief at the astonishing sight before her.

The dreaded Red-eyed White Tiger, feared by all, now lay submissively at Ling Feng’s feet like a docile kitten. It was simply beyond comprehension.

"Ling Feng, this..." Tang Fengxiao was equally dumbfounded. Pointing at the Red-eyed White Tiger, he stammered, "Am I dreaming?"

Ling Feng shot him an exasperated look. "Dreaming? It’s just taming a beast; what’s so special about that?"

"But this is a Red-eyed White Tiger!" Tang Fengxiao exclaimed. "Ling Feng, how did you do it?"

Ling Feng chuckled and countered, "Forget about that for now. You were saying—what’s the situation? And where’s Dark Night?"

Tang Fengxiao quickly summarized the events in a few sentences.

Ling Feng nodded slowly. "So that’s how it is. It looks like my guess was right after all."

Yuwen Xiangyu and Tang Fengxiao exchanged puzzled glances.

Ling Feng explained, "There’s not just one Red-eyed White Tiger here. If my guess is correct, there are several more lurking around Death Valley!"

"Brother Ling, you must be joking!" Tang Fengxiao protested.

Rolling his eyes, Ling Feng retorted, "Fengxiao, haven’t you realized it yet? The Red-eyed White Tiger isn’t some mythical Death God’s envoy; it’s merely an Exotic Beast! And if it’s an Exotic Beast, there will always be stronger and weaker ones. The truly powerful Red-eyed White Tiger should be the leader among them all!"

Ling Feng’s gaze shifted into the distance. "Come on, let’s go. I’ve got to find out who is behind all of this!"