Chapter 51 Stop Fighting, You Should Have Said So Earlier!

Before her voice even faded, it launched a decisive attack. With a sudden, powerful leap, its massive body carved a graceful arc through the air, directly raising a paw as hard as steel and bringing it down fiercely toward Yun Yi.

Feeling the overwhelming, crushing momentum, Yun Yi's heart tightened. He knew that if he were struck by this blow, he would likely be instantly reduced to a pulp of flesh and blood.

Just as the tigress's fierce claw wind was about to reach him, Yun Yi's reaction was as swift as lightning. He rapidly circulated the Undying Divine Scripture within his body, and a majestic surge of power welled up from deep inside him, instantly condensing into four blood-red longswords. Like four crimson lightning bolts tearing through the sky, they carried an unyielding and razor-sharp sword intent to meet the tigress's attack head-on.

Boom!

A deafening roar echoed through the forest as the four blood swords collided violently with the tigress's paw, stirring up visible ripples of shockwaves in the air.

Those four blood swords seemed imbued with spiritual awareness, flexibly weaving through the tigress's onslaught. Not only did they successfully parry her offensive, but they even carried a faint momentum of counterattack.

For a moment, the tigress's fierce assault was firmly held at bay by Yun Yi—a mere tiny mosquito—wielding four blood-red swords.

"Oh?" A flash of surprise crossed the eyes of the tigress, Luo Er. She had not expected this seemingly insignificant little mosquito to possess such capability, able to take a blow from her.

Her gaze held a mixture of reluctance and curiosity, as if she were re-evaluating the "tiny mosquito" before her.

Although Yun Yi could understand human speech, there was no trace of joy in his heart at this moment.

He knew clearly that this tigress's strength far surpassed his own, and the current stalemate was only temporary.

He focused all his mental energy on the four blood swords while keeping his gaze locked firmly on the tigress, preparing to meet her next round of attacks.

Even knowing full well that his cultivation level was vastly inferior to hers, he refused to give up lightly. In his heart, only by fighting to the end could he carve out a sliver of a chance for survival.

However, right at that moment, a deep and powerful voice suddenly echoed across the clearing, interrupting the fierce battle that was on the verge of breaking out.

"Luo Er, alright, stop now. Consider it for the sake of our shared kin among the demon clan." The one speaking was the male tiger standing off to the side. His voice carried an unquestionable majesty, instantly easing the tense atmosphere.

The male tiger's gaze was profound and calm, as though he were seeing through everything.

Hearing the male tiger's words, a flash of discontent flickered in the eyes of the tigress Luo Er, but she chose to obey nonetheless.

She nodded gently and said to Brother Wei, "Very well, Brother Wei."

With a sudden blur of motion, she returned to the side of the male tiger, Wei. The two of them stood side by side like monarchs of this forest, exuding an inviolable aura.

Seeing the tigress suddenly withdraw her attack, Yun Yi felt a wave of confusion, but above all, a profound sense of relief.

He understood that the only reason he had managed to salvage his life was entirely due to the tigress's abrupt cessation of hostilities.

He let out a slight breath, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two tigers, attempting to read something from their expressions.

However, that pair of demon beasts seemed to regard him as non-existent, merely standing quietly in place as if waiting for something.

Yun Yi grew secretly vigilant. He knew that although this crisis had been temporarily averted, even greater challenges might still lie ahead.

On the other side, looking at Yun Yi's war-ready, highly guarded expression, the male tiger gently shook his head, a playful smile curving the corner of his mouth as his gaze fell warmly upon Yun Yi.

"Haha, little mosquito," he said in a voice full of magnetic resonance, tinged with a hint of teasing, "there's no need to be so tense. Relax, we aren't going to hurt you."

Though Yun Yi had not yet reached the realm of cultivation where he could speak human words, he heard the male tiger's words with absolute clarity.

His heart could not help but remain secretly on guard, knowing that while this sudden encounter appeared harmless for now, the laws of the forest were often complex and ever-changing, and greater challenges might well be lurking in the shadows.

Faced with the male tiger's banter, Yun Yi could not respond with words, but his expressive eyes revealed a mixture of helplessness and persistence.

He lowered his eyelids slightly, as if pondering something, or perhaps expressing his unyielding and cautious nature in his own way.

Seeing this, a flash of appreciative light crossed the male tiger's eyes.

He seemed to have seen through Yun Yi's thoughts, and the smile at the corner of his mouth deepened.

"So, you haven't yet cultivated to the Demon Core realm and cannot speak yet," his voice carried a touch of gentleness and understanding, much like the tolerance and encouragement of an elder toward a junior.

The male tiger's gaze lingered on Yun Yi for a moment, seemingly gaining a deeper understanding of his extraordinary qualities.

And just moments ago, his companion Luo Er had impulsively attacked Yun Yi, nearly committing a grave mistake—a thought that left him feeling somewhat guilty.

Thus, changing his tune, his tone turned sincere and magnanimous: "Just now, Luo Er was overly aggressive and nearly harmed you. To make amends for this lapse, I think it would be best if I lent you a hand. Whatever assistance you require, or whatever treasures you are searching for, as long as it is within my power, I will surely do my utmost to help."

Hearing these words, Yun Yi's heart felt as though a massive boulder had been dropped into it, stirring layer upon layer of ripples.

His forelimbs curled slightly, and his gaze flashed with a burning yearning for "Dragon Blood."

To him, this Dragon Blood was not only a precious treasure to elevate his cultivation, but also the key to whether he could successfully transform into a human form.

The male tiger possessed unfathomable cultivation and was highly likely to know the whereabouts of the "Dragon Blood," igniting a glimmer of hope deep within his chest.

However, just as he was about to make a move, a shred of hesitation froze his tongue like ice.

He had only known the male tiger for a brief moment, and the creature's companion Luo Er had nearly taken his life just moments ago. To suddenly make such a request now—would it appear too abrupt and presumptuous?

Furthermore, human hearts in the cultivation world were unpredictable, and deceitful schemes were a common occurrence. How could he easily trust a demon powerhouse he had just met?

Complex emotions flashed in Yun Yi's eyes—a yearning for the Dragon Blood intertwined with wariness of the unknown.

He lowered his eyelids slightly, trying to conceal the inner struggle within.

Seeming to notice the hesitation and caution in Yun Yi's eyes, the male tiger let out a hearty laugh, his voice open and magnetically rich: "Haha, it seems I was too forward. Luo Er acted rashly just now and nearly hurt you, yet I suddenly offer to help you and even bestow treasures upon you. It is only natural that you harbor misgivings."

At this point, the male tiger's tone turned gentle and sincere: "How about this: whatever your needs may be, or whatever treasures you seek, you may head to the nearby Qingyang City and look for the Liangxin Sundry Shop to find me. This is my personal jade pendant. If you present this jade upon arrival, the shop owner will recognize at a glance that you are a friend of mine, and will never dare to treat you with the slightest neglect."

With that, the male tiger slowly drew a warm, jade pendant from his garments. Its color resembled rippling green waves, reflecting a soft and mysterious luster under the sunlight, and gently placed it before Yun Yi.