From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 168 A First Attempt at Taming Beasts

“I know you can understand me…” My voice echoed in the cave, trembling slightly, yet filled with my unwavering will.

"I meant no harm, I just want to be your friend."

The jade stone felt slightly warm in my hand. I poured all my spiritual power into it, trying to establish a spiritual connection with the Flame Wolf.

But its scarlet eyes were still full of hostility, and its deep roar made my eardrums tingle.

The effects of the incense had completely worn off, and it pawed at the ground restlessly, its sharp claws leaving deep scratches on the ground.

Elder Feng stood at the cave entrance, his brow furrowed, looking at me with worry. "Xiao Yao, be careful! This Flame Wolf is violent; we mustn't confront it head-on!"

His reminder made me even more nervous, but I didn't back down.

I took a deep breath and continued trying to communicate with the Flame Wolf, conveying my goodwill to it again and again.

However, all I got in response was its even fiercer roar.

It lunged at me suddenly, and I hurriedly dodged, barely avoiding its sharp claws.

The sharp claws grazed my cheek, leaving a burning pain.

My figure blurred again as I moved quickly through the cave, dodging the attacks of the Flame Wolves.

"Hmph, overestimating yourself." Fairy Mingyue stood aside, watching coldly, her tone full of sarcasm.

"A piece of trash without spiritual roots wants to tame a Flame Wolf? What wishful thinking."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it reached my ears clearly, like a sharp thorn piercing my heart.

I gritted my teeth, enduring the pain, and continued to fight the Flame Wolf.

My clothes had been torn by the Flame Wolf's claws, and I had several bloody scratches on my body.

My spiritual energy was greatly depleted, and I felt my body becoming heavier and heavier, and my breathing becoming more and more rapid.

The Flame Wolf seemed to sense my weakness and attacked even more fiercely. I was caught off guard and struck by its tail, falling heavily to the ground.

"Xiao Yao!" Elder Feng exclaimed, trying to rush in to save me, but was stopped by Steward Zhao.

“Elder Feng, interference is prohibited within the beast taming arena; that’s the rule,” Manager Zhao said expressionlessly, his tone rigid and serious.

I struggled to my feet, wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth, and stared resolutely at the Flame Wolf. It was approaching me step by step, its eyes gleaming with bloodlust.

"It seems... I have no choice but to use this last resort..." I murmured to myself, clutching a black talisman tightly in my hand.

This black talisman is the last life-saving measure my master left me; I don't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.

But now... I have no other choice.

Fairy Mingyue covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Her voice wasn't loud, but it was enough for me to hear clearly.

"Look at her pathetic state, does she really think she's some kind of beast-taming genius? Doesn't she even know if she has the ability?" Her maid chimed in, "That's right, doesn't she know who she is? A piece of trash without spiritual roots, trying to tame a fire wolf? That's just wishful thinking." Their voices were sharp and piercing, like countless needles stabbing into my heart.

I took a deep breath and tried to ignore their mockery.

I took out a piece of delicious spirit meat from my storage bag and tossed it to the Flame Wolf.

"Here, try this." I tried to soften my tone, with a hint of coaxing.

But Yanlang didn't even glance at me; instead, he pounced on me with even greater rage.

It seemed to take my actions as a provocation, its scarlet eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Alas, they really overestimated themselves." Fairy Mingyue shook her head, looking regretful.

“This Flame Wolf is notoriously irritable; how could a piece of trash like her possibly tame it?” Her maid sighed as well, “I think she’s going to meet her end here today.”

I narrowly dodged the Flame Wolf's attack once again, my spiritual energy being depleted faster and faster with each dodge.

I started to feel dizzy, and everything in front of me became blurry.

Elder Feng paced anxiously at the cave entrance, yet dared not break the rules and come in to help me.

His worried voice reached my ears: "Xiao Yao, you must hold on!"

Lingxin gripped my sleeve nervously, her face pale.

"Sister Xiao Yao, be careful!" Her voice trembled, and her eyes were filled with worry.

I forced a smile at her, indicating that she didn't need to worry.

But my smile looked worse than a grimace.

I was struck by the Flame Wolf's tail again and fell heavily to the ground.

I felt like my bones were about to fall apart, and everything went black.

The Fiery Wolf approached step by step, its stench assaulting the senses.

I struggled to stand up, but found myself completely powerless.

“It seems… I have no choice but to…” I gritted my teeth, clutching the black talisman tightly in my hand.

Everything in front of me was spinning, and my stomach was churning violently.

Damn it, I've used up too much spiritual energy!

The stench of the Fiery Wolf assaulted my face, and I could almost feel its sharp teeth about to pierce my skin.

The Moon Fairy's grating laughter still echoed in my ears: "What a waste! She can't even tame a beast!" Her maidservant was even more sarcastic: "Her? She wants to tame a Flame Wolf? She should take a piss and look at herself in the mirror!"

Their words were like venomous snakes, coiling around my heart and making it hard for me to breathe.

Elder Feng paced anxiously at the cave entrance, but was forbidden from entering due to the rules. His aged voice trembled slightly: "Xiao Yao, hold on!" Ling Xin gripped my sleeve tightly, her face pale, her eyes filled with fear and worry: "Sister Xiao Yao..."

Their worries only highlighted my helplessness, like a mountain pressing down on me, making it hard to breathe.

I gritted my teeth and forced myself to calm down.

Suddenly, I remembered what Lingxin had said before: "The Flame Wolf is very sensitive; it can sense your emotions..."

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my panicked emotions, suppressing my fear and anger, and releasing as much goodwill as possible.

I imitated Lingxin, slowing my breathing and making my breath gentle, even with a hint of ingratiation.

Miraculously, the attack frequency of the Flame Wolf did decrease somewhat.

It still has its eyes on me, but it no longer attacks as frantically as before.

Its scarlet eyes stared at me, seemingly in doubt, or perhaps testing me.

I carefully stretched out my hand, palm up, and tossed out another piece of spirit flesh.

This time, the Flame Wolf didn't pounce immediately. Instead, it hesitated, looking at me and then at the Spirit Flesh.

I held my breath, afraid to move, my heart pounding.

Time seemed to stand still, with only the deep breathing of the Flame Wolf echoing in the cave.

Then, it slowly lowered its head... The Flame Wolf eventually swallowed the spirit flesh whole, but it did not let its guard down.

The next second, it pounced on me again!

This time, I didn't simply run away.

Elder Feng taught me that taming a beast is not about giving in, but about showing strength and letting it know who is the master.

I dodged its sharp claws by sidestepping, and at the same time swiftly struck out, delivering a burst of spiritual energy to its hind leg.

Flame Wolf winced in pain, letting out a low growl, a hint of surprise flashing in its eyes.

It seems it didn't expect that I, this "useless coward," could actually fight back.

I pressed my advantage, conjuring up streams of spiritual energy in my hands. These attacks were no longer random but targeted at its weaknesses, resulting in swift and precise strikes.

Although the Flame Wolf was fierce, it gradually showed signs of fatigue under my skillful handling.

It began to become cautious, no longer launching relentless attacks, but instead making tentative advances, seemingly assessing my strength.

I was secretly delighted; it seemed my strategy had worked.

While dodging its attacks, I looked for an opportunity. Finally, I found an opening and a powerful burst of spiritual energy struck its chest.

The Flame Wolf staggered backward, letting out a painful howl.

Its scarlet eyes were fixed on me, and its gaze no longer contained only ferocity, but also a hint of... fear?

I dared not be careless and remained vigilant.

It wasn't tamed; it was just temporarily intimidated by my strength.

I slowly stretched out my hand, palm facing up, but I did not throw out any more spiritual flesh.

I looked into its eyes and said softly, "Submit, or die." My voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

The Flame Wolf's eyes flickered uncertainly. It breathed heavily, making gurgling sounds in its throat.

It hesitated, it struggled... I waited quietly for its choice, my spiritual power ready to be unleashed.

Flame Wolf slowly lowered its head... but then suddenly raised it again, giving me a complicated look...