337 Tian Fa’s Decision (1/2)

Big Bear was on the ground because of the shock. Then, he looked up and started to laugh since he couldn't help but take pleasure in Long Crane's misery. This was right before he suddenly shouted, ”Eldest Brother… look! This little thing has a jade tied to his neck… this means it's someone's 'pet'… and doesn't it mean… ughhh…” it was obvious from his cold hiss that he had been shaken.

[A pet…?]

The black-clad man didn't ignore that comment. He turned the little creature around, and noticed that white piece of jade. It was a translucent-white in color; much like the little ones' fur. So, one wouldn't have noticed it if they weren't looking carefully. In fact, Big Bear wouldn't have been able to notice it if he weren't lying on the ground… and hadn't noticed the reflection of light that had denoted the difference between the fur and the jade…

”Tian Xiang City… Dugu…” the shrouded man read these words softly. Then, he suddenly looked up and started to ponder. It was a while before he finally spoke-up, ”Again, that Tian Xiang City! It seems that we must head over to this Tian Xiang City. This little one managed to advance there in a miraculous manner. And, this matter addresses our issue as well. This little thing was able to advance despite its frail body. Moreover, there's still a lot of room for its growth. Plus, it doesn't seem that it has suffered from any side-affects. This miraculous technique is genuinely world-shaking!”

Big Bear suddenly recalled something. Then, he started to crawl towards Little White, and stopped right in front of him. He then opened his big mouth, made a whining noise, and bared his white teeth.

Little White's eyes shone. It raised its tiny claws, and made a gesture. Then, it opened its mouth, and whined feebly.

The black-cloaked man kicked Big Bear's posterior, ”I forgot that you could talk to it! Why didn't you do it earlier, you fool?”

Big Bear rubbed his buttocks as he inwardly cursed; [you had forgotten about it too. Then, why did you do this to me…?] But, he didn't dare to open his mouth. He whined for a bit, and then he started to make strange monosyllabic sounds, ”O! O! O! …” repeatedly.

Little White's big eyes blinked in excitement. His two paws moved up and down. He made a chirping ”O! O! O! …” sound as well. [The opposite party is a bear, and I'm a panther… but we can still speak to each other! Isn't this great?!]

Big Bear inquired more urgently thereafter. Little White tilted his head, and looked at the opposite party innocently. Then, he whined a bit. He wanted to give an explanation, but he wasn't able to come up with one… and, his eyes were clearly relaying the confusion of his mind. So, he eventually gave up, and hung his head in a dispirited manner. The little creature stared blankly as his ears also drooped down, and he made no further noises…

Big Bear spread his hands to indicate that he was finished with asking his questions.

The man shrouded in black and Long Crane asked in one voice, ”What?”

”O! O! Awwooo…” Big Bear had forgotten to switch back to the proper disposition, and had continued to speak in that monosyllabic language. It was then that he experienced a punch to his chest and a kick to his posterior. So, he shouted, and started to rub the parts where he had been hit…

”Hurry up and speak, you idiot!” The faces of the other two individuals had transformed to devilish masks. And, Little White had been frightened. So, he withdrew his head, turned, and moved towards the black-cloaked person's bosom. This little creature was quite young. But, he looked up meaningfully, and realized that the black-shrouded person was the leader amongst the three. Therefore, he knew that he'd be the safest person to be with. So, Little White suddenly whined in doubt, opened his huge wet eyes, spun around twice, cupped his paws in respect, and then stretched his tiny soft tongue to lick the black-shrouded person.

The black-shrouded man flicked his hand like he had just received an electric shock. And, Little White cut a sorry figure as he dropped down to the ground.

”This little thing!” the black-shrouded person uttered with regret and anger. Then, he rolled-up his long sleeves and picked Little White, and held him to his bosom again. After that, he started to pat his head, ”… Is too naïve!” he spoke in a strict manner.

Little White was terrified to look at him. So, he just lay prone; without making any movements.

”It said that a powerful… very powerful and nice… very nice man helped him.” Big Bear panted angrily as he replied in his coarse voice. His eyes were opened round, and his expression was quite gloomy.

”I asked him how this man looks, and this thing replied —'good, very good'. I asked him about that man's age, and he said —'good! Very good!'… Everything was 'good! Very good!'…” Big Bear continued gloomily. In fact, his voice was almost a hiss…

”There isn't a single detail in that. How exactly did you communicate, you idiot?!” The individual in black had gotten a little anxious by now.

”There was only one other answer outside 'very good!' It said that the man's smell was also 'very good'. In fact, he said that it was better than that of its master.” Big bear continued. He was feeling very gloomy since everything had turned into a mess for him…

”Be content. This little one is merely a couple of months old. So, it's a great feat that he was able to communicate this much. What did you expect from such a young one? But, we have at least confirmed that this 'person' who can advance Xuan Beasts' cultivation… exists!”

Long Crane had a disdainful look on his face. He turned to the black-clad person, ”Eldest Brother, I think that this thing is related to that mysterious black-clothed masked man. In fact, I'm certain that it's related to him. There's no one else in the outside world — excluding that man — who could've done this. Moreover, this little one has a master. So, its master and the person who promoted his cultivation must be very close. He wouldn't use this unnatural method if not for a close friend. How could that man use such a method lightly?”

”Yes, Brother Crane's assessment seems reasonable. Why don't you learn something from him, Brother Bear? So, speaking of the mysterious and skillful man's current location… it's quite possible that he's here as well. Anyway, we know that this little one's master is here to say the least…”

The black-cloaked man's eyes had started to shine brightly. He took two steps, and gave a resolute order, ”Execute the plan that was decided earlier! But, don't rush at the Jun and the Dugu Family's men. If…”

He then sighed.