From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 169: One point of communication

Flame Wolf slowly lowered its head... but then suddenly raised its head and looked at me with a complicated expression.

That look was no longer purely fierce; it seemed to be mixed with... doubt?

struggle?

For a moment, I couldn't quite figure out what it was thinking.

Elder Feng whispered behind me, "Be careful, girl, it hasn't truly submitted yet."

I naturally understood, and my spiritual energy continued to surge within me, daring not to slacken in the slightest.

But at that moment, the Flame Wolf suddenly looked up to the sky and let out a deafening roar!

Then, it suddenly pounced on me, faster and more ferocious than before!

I was startled and quickly dodged.

Its sharp claws grazed my sleeve, creating a gust of wind that made me gasp.

This sudden turn of events caught me off guard. I staggered backward and accidentally bumped into a large tree behind me.

"Hiss—" The old wound hadn't healed, and a new one appeared. The excruciating pain made me groan involuntarily. I clutched my aching chest, inwardly cursing myself for being careless.

The Flame Wolf gave me no chance to catch my breath. It pounced again, opening its blood-red maw to reveal its sharp fangs.

I quickly mobilized my spiritual power and barely managed to evade its attack.

"Xiao Yao, are you alright?" Elder Feng's concerned voice came from behind.

"I'm fine," I gritted my teeth, enduring the pain. "Elder, be careful!"

The Flame Wolf is too fast; I simply cannot attack it effectively.

It was like a red lightning bolt, weaving through the forest, each attack carrying a sharp killing intent.

I could only passively evade, and my anxiety grew.

If this continues, my spiritual power will be exhausted sooner or later.

Just when I was about to despair, a cold voice came: "Heh, I thought you had some skills, but it turns out you're nothing special."

I turned my head and saw Fairy Mingyue standing not far away, with a mocking smile on her face.

The snow-white fox behind her held its head high, as if mocking my disheveled state.

Fairy Mingyue continued, "You think you can tame a Flame Wolf? You're truly overestimating yourself." Her words were like a sharp thorn, piercing deep into my heart...

The Moon Fairy's voice was sharp and piercing, like a small knife scraping at my self-esteem.

"Xiao Yao, I think you should just give up. You have absolutely no talent for taming beasts. How could a celestial beast like the Flame Wolf be tamed by someone like you... a piece of trash?" The maids behind her covered their mouths and chuckled, their contemptuous gazes piercing me like needles.

Elder Feng frowned, looking at me with concern: "Xiao Yao, why don't you rest for a while? This Flame Wolf is fierce, you can't force it." His words were full of concern, but they also indirectly acknowledged my weakness, making me feel even more ashamed.

Even Manager Zhao shook his head, with an expression that said, "I knew it would turn out like this," making me feel like a clown.

"I won't give up!" I stubbornly raised my head, staring intently at Fairy Bright Moon. "I will definitely tame the Flame Wolf!"

Remembering another beast-taming method Elder Feng taught me—heart-to-heart communication—I took a deep breath and tried to calm my disordered breathing.

He took out the precious "Tranquilizing Incense" from the storage bag, lit it, and a strange fragrance spread out.

This is specially designed to soothe the emotions of mythical beasts, and it is quite valuable.

I carefully brought the incense burner close to the Flame Wolf, hoping it would calm down.

However, Yanlang suddenly swung his head and knocked the incense burner away!

The exquisite incense burner fell to the ground, shattering into pieces, and the calming incense went out.

Its scarlet eyes stared intently at me, filled with hostility, and it emitted a low, warning growl from its throat.

Fairy Mingyue laughed even more wildly: "Hahaha, how ridiculous! You can't even control this little thing, yet you want to tame the Flame Wolf? What a fool's dream!" The maid behind her echoed her words, full of sarcasm.

I bit my lower lip, fighting back the tears welling in my eyes. Am I really no good? Am I destined to be mocked and looked down upon by everyone?

Suddenly, Lingxin tugged at my sleeve and whispered, "Xiao Yao, you try..." Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a deafening wolf howl.

The Fiery Wolf pounced on me again, this time with a bloodthirsty glint in its eyes… I closed my eyes, calmed myself, and delved into my inner world… I felt it…

The voice of my soul gradually faded away, the world quieted down, and only the sound of my own heartbeat remained.

I let my mind wander, imagining myself as a wolf, running across the vast grasslands, drinking water by a clear stream, and howling under the bright moonlight...

Gradually, I felt a strong sense of loneliness, a feeling of being imprisoned and oppressed.

That was the emotion of the Flame Wolf; it longed for freedom and to return to its rightful place.

I could almost see its struggle as it was captured, and hear its desperate roars.

Deep within its heart lies a wounded beast, licking its wounds in solitude.

Just as I was about to be consumed by this emotion, the Flame Wolf pounced on me again!

A foul stench filled the air, and I could even feel the whistling sound of its sharp claws tearing through the air.

Exclamations arose from the surroundings, and Elder Feng's anxious voice rang out: "Xiao Yao! Be careful!"

I didn't dodge.

I know that if I hide, I will never truly connect with it.

I stretched out my hands to meet the impending attack.

A warm power welled up from the bottom of my heart and enveloped my whole body.

"Has she gone mad?" Fairy Mingyue's sharp voice carried a hint of disbelief. "She didn't even dodge?"

"This girl..." Manager Zhao shook his head, seemingly already foreseeing my fate.

Time seemed to stand still.

The Flame Wolf's attack stopped the moment it touched me.

Its massive body froze in mid-air, its scarlet eyes filled with confusion.

I sensed that the manic emotion deep within it was gradually subsiding, replaced by a sense of probing and curiosity.

I slowly reached out and gently stroked its rough fur. It didn't resist; instead, it lowered its head slightly and rubbed against my palm.

"It's done?" Elder Feng's voice carried a hint of surprise.

I smiled slightly, about to speak, when I suddenly felt a powerful mental force invade my mind.

This spiritual force carried intense hostility and was chillingly cold, making me feel as if I had instantly fallen into an ice cellar.

I turned my head sharply and looked at an inconspicuous corner in the crowd.

There stood a man in black, a sinister smile on his face... He slowly raised his hand, pointed at me, and said, "This beast is mine!"

The Fiery Wolf's warm breath sprayed onto my face, carrying a hint of the wild, fishy smell unique to wild beasts.

I dared not move, for fear of disturbing this hard-won peace.

Its enormous head hung low, and in its scarlet eyes, doubt was gradually replaced by another emotion—curiosity.

It stretched out its wet nose, gently sniffed my hand, and then licked my palm.

The rough tongue rubbed against my skin, bringing a tingling sensation.

"It...it actually licked her!" Fairy Mingyue's incredulous voice broke the silence, her tone filled with jealousy and resentment.

Manager Zhao was also stunned. He stroked his beard and muttered, "Unbelievable, truly unbelievable..."

Elder Feng walked to my side, a pleased smile on his face: "Xiao Yao, you did a great job."

I gently stroked the Flame Wolf's head, feeling its fluffy fur, but I wasn't completely at ease.

I know this is just the beginning.

Although the Flame Wolf showed some affection for me, its wild nature had not disappeared, and it had not truly accepted me yet.

“It’s still testing me,” I said in a low voice, my gaze fixed on the Flame Wolf’s eyes. “I must make it submit completely.”

How can we make the Flame Wolf completely submit?

Lingxin said that you should establish a spiritual connection with it and let it feel your kindness and strength.

But what should I do?

I took a deep breath and tried to delve deeper into the heart of the Flame Wolf.

I sensed its loneliness, its fear, and its yearning for freedom.

I closed my eyes and conveyed the purest kindness in my heart to it, like a gentle stream flowing slowly into the depths of its soul.

Suddenly, a powerful mental force invaded my mind without warning, icy cold and filled with intense hostility.

I suddenly opened my eyes, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head.

A man in black stood at the edge of the crowd, his cold gaze fixed on me. He slowly raised his hand, pointing at Yanlang, and said in an unquestionable tone, "This beast is mine!" In his hand, he held a black whistle that gleamed with an eerie light…