The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger nodded, rubbing affectionately against Zi Lin Ling's calf.
Zi Lin Ling said somewhat helplessly, "Alright! But after I finish grilling for you, I have to leave."
Hearing this, the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger pitifully bit Zi Lin Ling's hem, refusing to let go.
"If you don't let go, how can I grill meat for you?"
Zi Lin Ling squatted down, patted the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger's fluffy ear, and said gently.
The tip of the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger's ear turned red, and it covered its face with its two front paws again.
It looked as if it was saying, I'm so embarrassed! So embarrassed!
Zi Lin Ling was startled and knew that the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger was shy again.
She chuckled, "You're embarrassed by this? Aren't you too sensitive?"
The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger half-lay on the ground, burying its head under its neck, only its ears exposed.
Seeing its state, Zi Lin Ling couldn't help but want to touch its ears again.
But thinking of its sensitive nature, she abruptly stopped her actions and said, "Okay, I'll grill meat for you now. If you don't have enough, go find more ingredients."
The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger's head shot up upon hearing Zi Lin Ling's words.
Its bright eyes filled with excitement, and it vanished in a "swoosh."
Zi Lin Ling shook her head and gathered a pile of firewood.
She cleaned the remaining half of the wild boar, skewered it with a wooden stick, and laid it over the fire to roast.
Wild boar meat is a bit tough, so Zi Lin Ling didn't use fire spiritual energy, but rather grilled it slowly over the firewood.
This way, the moisture wouldn't evaporate too quickly during the roasting process, resulting in crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and not greasy wild boar meat.
As time passed, a savory aroma of meat spread throughout the valley, making some small demonic beasts drool with envy.
Of course, they could only smell it and dared not approach the cave.
The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger was very good at timing. Just as the wild boar was ready, it returned, carrying a Flame Tail Ox in its mouth.
It dropped the Flame Tail Ox on the ground, then eagerly pounced on it, taking half of the wild boar in its mouth. It then lay down in the sun, slowly enjoying its meal.
Before Zi Lin Ling could even utter the words "be careful, it's hot," she saw a large chunk of the wild boar meat missing.
She shook her head speechlessly and thought, "Is this Wind Wing Phantom Tiger a reincarnation of a starving ghost?"
What Zi Lin Ling didn't know was that the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger had just fought with its opponent, the Fierce Fire Demon Lion, to snatch that wild boar from it.
It had only just begun gnawing on the stolen wild boar when it was drawn in by the aroma of Zi Lin Ling's grilled snake meat.
Therefore, the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger had indeed been hungry for half a day.
Looking at the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger devouring the meat like a whirlwind, Zi Lin Ling's heart was filled with affection.
She processed the Flame Tail Ox, and in a similar fashion, placed it over the firewood to slowly roast.
After finishing the wild boar, the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger disappeared into the cave again.
Zi Lin Ling knew it had gone hunting again, so she paid it no mind.
As expected, not long after, the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger returned, carrying a Saber Horn Deer in its mouth.
And so, the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger went back and forth several times, and a pile of strange beast corpses appeared before Zi Lin Ling.
Zi Lin Ling looked at the large pile of beast corpses and asked incredulously, "You're not suggesting I grill all of these for you, are you?"
The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger nodded, lay on the ground, and looked at Zi Lin Ling with expectant eyes.
Zi Lin Ling frowned and said, "I have important things to do and don't have much time to grill meat for you. How about this: if you're willing, you can come home with me. I can grill meat for you every day then. How about it?"
The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger glanced at a small cave not far away, hesitating.
"What, you're not willing? Then forget it. I can only stay until tomorrow morning before I have to leave. I'll grill as much of this food as I can for you!"
Zi Lin Ling liked this Wind Wing Phantom Tiger very much, which was why she had forgiven its past transgressions and accompanied it here to grill meat for it.
But liking it didn't mean she would force it.
If the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger was willing to return to the Zi family with her, she would welcome it wholeheartedly and do her best to help it advance.
The light in the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger's eyes quickly dimmed. It drooped its head and listlessly lay on the ground.
The night passed quickly, and Zi Lin Ling had grilled half of the food the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger had brought back.
She stood up, stretched her limbs, and said to the Wind Wing Phantom Tiger, "I have to go!"
The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger stood up, looking at her with reluctance, and let out a low growl.
The growl carried a sense of irreparable sadness and helplessness.
Zi Lin Ling patted its tiger head and said, "Don't be sad. I'll come back to see you if I have the chance in the future." Sudan Novel Network
After speaking, she walked towards the outside of the valley.
The Wind Wing Phantom Tiger followed her, escorting her all the way to the valley entrance.
"Go back! If fate allows, we will meet again!"
Zi Lin Ling said, then slipped through the green vine barrier.
However, after she emerged and before she could steady herself, she heard a familiar voice.
"Brat, I finally caught you!"
Zi Lin Ling inwardly cried out "not good" and was about to re-enter the green vines.
But it was too late. Four figures squarely blocked her path.
"Brat, let's see where you can run now!"
Xiong Tai said angrily.
He was now somewhat disheveled, his clothes torn, his hair messy, and his dark face smudged with dirt. He looked no better than a beggar, far from the dignified appearance of a sect protector.
"Brat, you can really run!"
Li Luo gritted his teeth.
He was not much better off now. His clothes had several holes, his meticulously styled hair was a bit messy, and even his slender orchid-like finger was smudged with dirt.
"Brat, you really are lucky!"
Xie Shenghua's cold voice carried a hint of annoyance.
Although she was in slightly better shape than Xiong Tai and Li Luo, she was still somewhat disheveled.
Her veil was nowhere to be found, and her moderately fair little face was smudged with dirt.
"Miss Zi, you've surprised me once again. I truly didn't expect you to be able to pass through the miasma forest and the territory of the man-eating boars to get here."
Fu Liuyun maintained his ethereal demeanor. His flowing white hair was not disheveled in the slightest, and his clothes were clean. He was the only one among the four who retained his composure.
"Oh! You chased quite quickly. And you're all here. But what happened to you three? Did you go mining for coal or digging for ore?"
Zi Lin Ling's mocking gaze swept across their faces.
Xiong Tai said in exasperation, "Brat, you're still sharp-tongued when death is imminent. Let's see if I don't pull out your tongue later!"