Chapter 288 - 288: Tigers’ Snack (1/2)

”Senior Brother, if I'm not mistaken, this route is...”

”Those b*stards! They just love making everything difficult, don't they?” Death covered his annoyance with a grin.

Cleaning after their mess and dousing the campfire with water, the group did not dally and head on with their search for the treasure.

Unfortunately for them, the treasure wasn't at a desirable place.

ROAR!

Growling resonated their surrounding as three, large Bengal tigers slowly materialized behind a boulder. One on each side and the other—probably the alpha—stood on the top to exhibit dominance and intimidation.

”There were tigers here?!” Han Taiyi shrieked as she took a step back. Her reaction aggravated the tigers as the alpha let out another thunderous roar.

Despite their hostility, they didn't made a move to pounce at them yet.

Death stared at Han Taiyi in mock amazement. ”You didn't encountered these kitties in your final exam? Lucky you.”

”Well I don't feel so lucky right now.” She grumbled. ”My luck seem to have run out because of you.”

”Don't worry, fair lady, to repay you for your benevolence earlier—”

Han Taiyi spluttered.

”—I shall be your shield to protect you from harm.” Death winked saucily at her.

Chu Lizheng frowned.

Lillie observed the tigers' stance and noted, ”They're just intimidating us to back away.”

Death hummed. ”Then that means we're getting closer to my—I mean, our treasure.”

Everyone ignored his slip-up, not bothering to fight over some points.

Han Taiyi grumbled, ”We acquired the treasure's map after beating 50 or so of the teachers. But then we still have to search for it in this god forsaken forest filled with life threatening impediments.”

”It wouldn't be as fun if it's the other way.” Death shrugged.

”Nah, you're just a monster.” Han Taiyi bluntly interjected, missing the snarky tone. Her remark wasn't intended to be offensive.

”Shengming would agree with me.” Death countered, pouting. ”Right, Junior Sis?”

”Hm, I kinda enjoy the forest's transformation. The previous one was quite boring.”

”You're both monsters then.”

”Thank you.” Lillie smiled.

”I also think this is a fun way to get stronger.” It's been years since Ethan felt the thrill of exchanging blows with multiple strong opponents.

”Those people from before were a great addition.” Although they lack the killing intent he was used to, he's not saying it was less exciting.

Furthermore, Death said they were teachers. So obviously, they weren't fighting them at full potential.

Their capabilities were evident when they suddenly recovered immediately from being jabbed in their pressure points; without assistance.

”It's a pity I was already gone when they were implemented.” Lillie sighed dejectedly. ”They would've helped me kill time.”

Death nodded in agreement. ”For sure, for sure. We could've had a contest on who knocked out the most. Fighting teachers wasn't allowed without a formal challenge letter, and we have to wait for it to be approved by the Headmaster.”

”Let me rephrase, the three of you are monsters.”

”No sane person would think this is fun.” Han Taiyi was thankful that she had Chu Lizheng to agree with her and keep her sane.

”We can convince you two otherwise.” Death waggled his eyebrows suggestively.

”We wish to keep our sanity, thank you very much.” Han Taiyi unhesitatingly rejects.

ROAR!

Stupid humans! How dare you ignore us!

”Oh, looks like the kitties wants our attention back. I doubt they'll let us go now that we've angered them.”