From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 167 A Perilous Exploration of the Flame Wolf's Den

I took a deep breath, gripped the dagger tightly in my hand, pushed aside the dense bushes, and cautiously approached the Flame Wolf's lair.

Elder Feng's words still echoed in my ears: "The Flame Wolf is extremely sensitive, so be very careful and do not disturb it." I walked with extra caution, afraid of making a sound by stepping on dry branches and fallen leaves.

The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind adding to the tense atmosphere.

Lingxin followed behind me, her face pale. She gripped my sleeve tightly and whispered, "Sister Xiaoyao, I feel like...something is watching us here." I patted her hand and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'll protect you." Actually, I was also a little uneasy, feeling like something was wrong.

This area was eerily quiet, like a carefully laid trap, waiting for its prey to fall in.

"Xiao Yao, watch your step." Elder Feng's voice was deep and alert.

I nodded and treaded even more lightly, trying to avoid the scattered stones and dead branches on the ground.

The lair of the Flame Wolves was not far ahead, and a scorching heat rushed towards us, with a strong smell of blood filling the air.

I held my breath and slowly poked my head out. A huge cave appeared before me, with some gnawed animal bones scattered around the entrance, which sent chills down my spine.

Just then, a deafening roar suddenly came from the cave. I was so shocked by the sudden roar that my blood surged, my vision went black, and I almost fell to the ground.

Elder Feng grabbed me and said with a grave expression, "It's the Flame Wolf! It has already discovered us!" I gritted my teeth, trying to steady myself, and looked up at the cave. I saw a huge figure slowly emerge from the darkness... It was fiery red all over, its eyes were like burning flames, and a suffocating pressure came over me.

“They’ve arrived…” Lingxin said, trembling.

The enormous body of the Flame Wolf completely blocked the cave entrance. It walked out step by step, each step feeling like it was stepping on my heart.

The scorching heat made it almost impossible for me to breathe. I felt like a rabbit being watched by a giant python, unable to move.

"Xiao Yao, step back!" Elder Feng blocked my way, a long sword appearing in his hand, its blade emitting a faint blue light.

I know Elder Feng is worried about me, but my legs feel like they're made of lead, and I can't move them at all.

Lingxin hid behind me, clutching my sleeve tightly. Her body was trembling, and I could even feel her rapid heartbeat.

I tried to calm myself down and gripped the dagger in my hand tightly. The dagger looked so small now. In front of Yanlang, I was like a defenseless child.

Suddenly, a clear laugh came from not far away. I turned my head and saw Fairy Mingyue standing on a tall tree. She looked down at me with a mocking look in her eyes.

"Xiao Yao, I never thought you'd end up like this. I thought you were all that capable." Two disciples stood beside her, looking at me with disdain.

One of the disciples said dismissively, "Her? She thinks she can tame a Flame Wolf? She's overestimating herself!"

Fairy Mingyue deliberately clapped her hands to attract Yanlang's attention.

Flame Wolf turned to look at her and let out a low growl, a sound that seemed to come from the depths of hell, sending chills down one's spine.

I cursed inwardly, thinking how insidious this woman was!

She clearly wanted to use Yanlang to get rid of me!

My spiritual energy was depleted in the previous battle, and my injuries haven't fully healed yet. Now, facing the Flame Wolf, I feel powerless.

A deep sense of powerlessness welled up inside me, and I gritted my teeth, forcing myself to calm down.

Now is not the time to despair; I must find a way to save myself!

I quietly reached into my storage bag, wanting to take out the beast taming tools Elder Feng had given me, only to find that... they had stopped working!

A chill ran down my spine, and an ominous premonition arose within me... Just then, Elder Feng suddenly shouted, "Watch out!"

Elder Feng practically roared "Be careful!" Before I could react, I felt a wave of heat hit me, and the Flame Wolf's massive claws were already in front of me.

At the critical moment, Elder Feng pushed me aside, but he himself took a direct hit from the Flame Wolf's claw.

He groaned, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

"Elder Feng!" I exclaimed, trying to help him, but Lingxin held me back tightly. "Sister Xiao Yao, it's dangerous!" Her face was pale, and her voice trembled.

The Moon Fairy stood on the tree, laughing merrily.

"Oh dear, Elder Feng, why are you doing this? Is it worth it for a piece of trash?" Her disciples chimed in, "That's right, a piece of trash without spiritual roots, does he even deserve Elder Feng's help?" Their tone was full of disdain and mockery, piercing my heart like sharp knives.

I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh.

waste?

Yes, in their eyes, I'm just a piece of trash!

But I refuse to believe in fate!

I must tame the Flame Wolf and prove them wrong!

I took a deep breath, trying to suppress the panic and anger in my heart.

The animal taming tools have stopped working; I have to find another solution.

I forced myself to calm down and carefully observed my surroundings.

The lair of the Flame Wolves is located deep in a cave, with the entrance hidden by dense bushes, making it almost invisible.

Wait, the bushes... My gaze fell on a patch of bushes to the left of the cave entrance, where there seemed to be a hidden path that could lead around to the back of the cave.

"Lingxin, you support Elder Feng, I'll be right back," I said in a low voice, my tone firm.

"Sister Xiao Yao, what are you doing? It's too dangerous!" Ling Xin looked at me worriedly.

I ignored her advice and crouched down, carefully making my way towards the thicket.

The bushes were covered in thorns, and my clothes were torn in several places. My arms were also pierced by thorns, and blood flowed down my arms.

I gritted my teeth, endured the pain, and continued to grope my way forward.

Finally, I circled around to the back of the cave, where there was a small opening, just big enough for one person to pass through.

I took a deep breath and was about to crawl inside when I suddenly heard a low roar coming from inside.

My heart skipped a beat—it was Yanlang!

It's inside!

I gripped the dagger tightly, held my breath, and slowly approached the cave entrance… “Who?” A deep voice came from the depths of the cave, tinged with wariness.

"Who?" The deep voice rang out again, followed by a gust of foul wind.

Before I could react, a huge figure burst out of the cave entrance.

It's a Flame Wolf!

It was larger than I had imagined, its body engulfed in crimson flames, and its eyes, as hot as lava, emitted a chilling light.

I was startled and instinctively took a step back, while quickly gathering my spiritual power to build a protective barrier in front of me.

"Roar!" The Flame Wolf let out a deafening roar, and its huge claws, wreathed in scorching flames, attacked me.

I dared not take the attack head-on, so I dodged to the side, barely avoiding it.

The barrier shattered instantly, scattering into countless starlight points.

I dared not delay and quickly used the beast taming technique I learned from Elder Feng—"Mysterious Shadow".

My figure blurred instantly as I moved quickly around the Flame Wolf, trying to distract it.

As expected, the Flame Wolf was fooled by my illusion. It kept turning its huge head, trying to pinpoint my location.

I seized the opportunity and sprinkled the sleeping potion I had prepared beforehand onto the Flame Wolf.

The incense emitted a faint, pleasant fragrance that quickly filled the air.

After inhaling the sleeping potion, Yanlang's movements became noticeably slower, and his eyes became somewhat dazed.

I was overjoyed and was about to take the opportunity to approach it when I saw it suddenly shake its head and let out a low growl, as if it was trying to resist the effects of the sleeping potion.

"Oh no!" I thought to myself. It seems the sleeping potion isn't very effective against the Flame Wolf. I have to think of another way!

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.

Since the incense didn't work, then I had no choice but to... I took out a crystal-clear jade stone from my pocket. This jade stone contained all my spiritual power and was my last trump card.

I held the jade tightly in my hand and slowly walked towards the Flame Wolf.

“I know you can understand me…” I said softly, my voice echoing in the cave.