Chapter 10 - Wolf King
Wang Xiong arrived at the Wind Valley, a group of wolves and tigers trailing behind him.
It was there the demonic tigers buried their eldest brother, each one of them holding great sadness within their faces. Beside the tigers sat the group of wolves, twenty short of their original number.
The daughter of the Qinghuan Province Lord did not speak. However, she seemed to be in a much better state than before now that she knew that Wang Xiong meant her no harm at the moment.
Wang Xiong held the Tiger Dan to his chest as he gazed solemnly at the mourning tigers.
The group was off and moving once again a few moments yet.
"Sniff, Sniff."
Ju Que's nose twitched as he turned his head towards the cub within Wang Xiong's arms.
"So this is the Tiger Dan? Elder, I do not know why, but the smell that thing releases... Elder, could you perhaps give it to me?" Ju Que licked his lips.
"Oh!"
The cub within Wang Xiong's arms began to panic. Seeing that there was nothing it could do, it turned its eyes to Wang Xiong.
Wang Xiong pet the cub softly and turned to look at the demonic tiger. "Eat it? I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to absorb the energy."
"It doesn't matter. I know that every living Dan is created when it swallows a treasure from heaven. Although I may not be able to absorb all of its energy, I firmly believe that I can absorb at least its tail!" Ju Que said eagerly.
Wang Xiong smiled grimly. "Ah. How about if I told you that this tiger is the grandchild of the Yeh family? Are you still willing?"
"What Yeh family? What does that matter?" Ju Que did not understand.
Wang Xiong studied the demonic tiger's face. He was not lying, Ju Que simply did not know who the Yeh Family was.
Wang Xiong sighed softly. The Yeh, the royal family of the tiger bloodline who began from the tiger ancestor Yeh Fengtian. Yet, these demonic tigers did not know who they were?
"Never mind then. However, if you harm a single hair on this child's body, then you will face the same fate as General Bao!" Wang Xiong said threateningly.
General Bao?
Remembering the General who had been left nothing more than a shriveled corpse, Ju Que felt fear creep up his throat. "Yes ancestor!"
Wang Xiong looked at the cub curiously. "With such a weak body, how did you come to have the blood of the Yeh family flowing through your veins?"
"Aah!!" The baby tiger began to cry after hearing Wang Xiong's words, as if recalling a bad memory.
"Don't cry, this is not your fault. That blood essence of yours which can be smelled within a ten mile radius is likely what caused everyone to believe that you were a Dan, of course, you can be considered a Dan of some sorts..." Wang Xiong chuckled softly. "Your bloodline hasn't kicked in yet. Does your Yeh family not fear that you will be eaten?"
"Ah?" The tiger cub was still sad.
Wang Xiong rubbed the cub's head tenderly. "Well, don't cry, it can be said that our lives were destined to cross. I'll bring you along and take you back to your family as soon as the opportunity comes up."
The cub was slightly comforted. The things it had gone through these past few days had caused great fear within his small heart. Now that the danger had blown over, it released all the emotions that it had been holding back.
Wang Xiong sighed as he held the sniveling cub closer to his body.
On the side stood the Qinghuan Province Lord's Daughter. Although she was scared for her life, curiosity was also present within her eyes. She had heard certain rumors about Wang Xiong from Zhou Tianyin, but it would seem like those rumors weren't true at all.
Wang Xiong turned and looked at the Wolf King.
Feeling Wang Xiong's gaze on him, the king suddenly felt uneasy.
"Wolf King, this ancestor is truly interested in you. As a simple wolf, you were able to cultivate to such a level and can gather so many wolves at your call..." Wang Xiong smiled. "You have a talent that is truly worth nurturing. In fact I would even say that your latent talent is slightly greater than Ju Que."
The wolf king was stunned as shook his head nervously. Was this human trying to get him in trouble with the demonic tigers?
"Ancestor, this Wolf King is merely in the third stage of the spiritual sea realm! How can he have a greater talent than me?" The demonic tiger frowned.
"This wolf may only be in the third stage, but his intellect surpasses you. With a simple growl he was able to gather those of the first and second stage to fight with us. Could you do the same?" Wang Xiong asked.
Ju Que scowled. "I... But this wolf is nothing in front of me!"
"He may be weak now, but that is because he was not nurtured by a clan as you were. Although you are now at the first stage of the Martial Lord realm, I am willing to bet that if this Wolf was to reach the seventh stage of the Spiritual Sea realm, you would not be able to be its match!" Wang Xiong refuted.
"How can this be?" Ju Que was speechless.
Wang Xiong sighed. "The Wolf King's strength is not his cultivation, but the sheer number of wolves he can control. Under the onslaught of hundreds of sixth stage Spiritual Sea realm wolves, even you can't survive."
"It's the sheer numbers then?"
"No!" Wang Xiong sighed at the tigers idiocy. "The Wolf King is a leader. Wolves naturally travel in packs and the pack obeys the king's orders. The Wolf King has naturally been in countless group battles and possesses many strategies."
Ju Que still couldn't believe it.
Wang Xiong smiled mischievously. "Back by the lake, didn't you say that it was the Wold King who inspired you to attack me? Would that not mean that the Wolf King possesses the ability to control you?"
The Wolf King fell to the ground after seeing the murderous gaze Ju Que was looking at it with.
"Ao!"
Next to the Wolf King, a single wolf stood up shakily. Its loyalty had surpassed its fear of the tiger.
However, the Wolf King did not move. He knew that the more he resisted, his death would come sooner.
"Stop!" Wang Xiong ordered.
"Ancestor!" Ju Que felt uncomfortable.
Wang Xiong ignored Ju Que and turned to the Wolf King. "Little wold, this ancestor will give you two choices."
The Wolf King was looked up in surprise.
"The first choice is freedom. This ancestor is willing to let you and your pack go free."
Ju Que frowned. "What? Ancestor, just them?"
The Wolf King had doubt in his eyes.
"Yes, with just the group of demonic tigers, I should be able to make it to my goal safely. I do not really have a need for you wolves." Wang Xiong explained.
The Wolf King was still confused. It did not understand where Wang Xiong's confidence came from.
"The obedience you have shown on the battlefield makes up for the offence you showed me in Sirius Valley. Now, this ancestor will allow you to leave. I will not stop you."
The Wolf King blinked.
"However, first listen closely to the second choice I am about to give you. This ancestor will give you a chance to prove your loyalty. From now on, if you wish, you will follow me. This ancestor will protect you and nurture you. However, there will be countless life and death battles in the future. Whatever you get is up to your own good fortune." Wang Xiong said slowly.
Ju Que was surprised to see the Wolf King hesitate.
Previously it could be seen that the Wolf King wanted nothing more than to leave Wang Xiong's entourage. Yet, now that Wang Xiong gave his offer, the Wolf King was unsure.
The group of wolves were all looking at the King. Obviously, the Wolf King's orders were absolute.
The Wolf King obviously wanted freedom, however his every instinct was telling him to follow this human. If he were to follow Wang Xiong would it be possible that he could achieve levels he could normally never reach.
No one knew the hardships the Wolf King had faced over the years. Did people think that becoming the king of Sirius valley was an easy task? How many times had he narrowly escaped death?
Without the guidance of anyone else, the Wolf King was sure that he would reach his limits sooner than later. Then he would no longer be able to protect his pack.
"Ou!" The Wolf King thought for a second then bowed to Wang Xiong.
"Woo! Woo! Woo!:
All of the other other wolves followed his example.
The Qinghuan Lord's daughter was stunned by the scene in front of her. Wang Xiong was actually able to get this group of bloodthirsty wolves to submit to him?
Ju Que frowned. The Wolf King actually...?
"How, why? You actually chose to follow him?" He said in surprise.
Wang Xiong looked at the Wolf King who let out a few short howls.
"Esteemed Ancestor, this Wolf King says that he is willing to follow, he is actually willing to...!" Ju Que was utterly shocked by this point.
"This Ancestor understands!" Wang Xiong said smiling.
"Ah?" Ju Que's eyebrows rose.
The human understood animal language?
Wang Xiong turned his attention back towards the Wolf King. "Now that you have decided to follow this Ancestor, this Ancestor will give you the name Yu!"
"Ao!" The Wolf agreed seriously.
Just as the wolf cried out, a cry of surprise came. "There! I found them!"
"Quickly! We can not afford to lose the Tiger Dan again!"
In an instant, the sky burst into brilliant light so bright that it could be seen from miles away.