Chapter 37: Big Sister, Please Spare Me

"Zhang Xuan..."

Shen Biru tried to break through Shang Bin's obstruction and rush to save him, but she was repeatedly blocked and could do nothing. Shang Bin's cultivation was equal to hers. Although he appeared to be a playboy, his strength was genuine. Even if she could defeat him, he constantly adopted a defensive stance, making it impossible for her to break through.

"I caused this to happen to you..."

Seeing that she couldn't save him, Shen Biru was filled with guilt. In her opinion, Shang Bin was targeting this person, who had ranked last in the teacher qualification exam, definitely because of her! Otherwise, how could there be a conflict between a privileged grandson of an elder and a renowned good-for-nothing with no background? They had no connection whatsoever. She had brought harm to him but was powerless to help, so her immense guilt was understandable.

"No more sound? Has Zhang Xuan been killed already?"

The more anxious she became, the harder it was to break through. Shang Bin blocked her view, so she couldn't see what was happening with Zhang Xuan. All she heard was complete silence around them, without even a struggle. It seemed there was only one possibility... Zhang Xuan had been killed by the Blazetiger before he could even resist! After all, a savage beast comparable to a Pixue realm expert—even she probably couldn't withstand a single blow from it!

"Haha, he's dead! It's too late for you to do anything now..." Hearing the silence behind him, Shang Bin's eyes lit up. He knew that with the Blazetiger's attack, that good-for-nothing certainly wouldn't have been able to resist. He laughed excitedly, no longer obstructing her, and jumped back.

"Zhang Xuan..." Seeing him move aside, Shen Biru had no time to waste in combat. She quickly looked forward, expecting to see a pool of blood and a mangled corpse. Suddenly, her delicate body stiffened, and she froze in place.

"This... this... what's going on?" He had expected the goddess before him to burst into tears out of fright. Seeing her expression, Shang Bin hastily turned to look, and upon seeing it, his eyes also widened in disbelief, almost making him faint.

The Blazetiger, which had been incredibly fierce moments ago, charging at Zhang Xuan as if to tear him to shreds, was now lying at his feet, licking his palm like a lapdog. Zhang Xuan's other hand was stroking the beast's head and ears, and the Blazetiger seemed to be enjoying it immensely.

"What the hell? What happened?" Shang Bin was on the verge of tears.

This Blazetiger was his grandfather's spirit beast, incredibly proud and arrogant. Even he, Shang Bin, couldn't even touch its head without it flying into a rage, let alone merely touch it! He had only brought it from his grandfather's place half a day ago, and despite feeding it many delicacies, the beast showed no appreciation and completely ignored him. How could such an arrogant creature turn into a lapdog in front of Zhang Xuan? "You were supposed to kill him, but instead, you're lying at his feet, licking his hand? Is that really okay?" Shang Bin felt dizzy, on the verge of losing his mind.

"Blazetiger, what are you doing? Kill him now!" He roared.

The Blazetiger remained motionless, its eyes still squinted as it allowed Zhang Xuan to stroke its head.

"You... kill him! If you do it, I'll buy you anything you want to eat from now on..." Shang Bin shrieked desperately.

"So noisy, make him shut up!" Zhang Xuan, who had been stroking the Blazetiger's head, stood up and waved his hand.

Roar! The Blazetiger stood up, glaring fiercely at Shang Bin.

"What are you going to do?" Shang Bin was startled and retreated repeatedly.

However, before he could retreat far, the Blazetiger sprang forward, its massive paw sweeping lightly. *Bang!* Shang Bin didn't even have time to react, flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into a large tree with his face covered in blood.

"What on earth is going on... You're my grandfather's spirit beast!" Shang Bin wept. This Blazetiger was his grandfather's spirit beast, meant to protect him. It should logically obey him and deal with outsiders. How could it be listening to an outsider and beating him up instead?

*Bang!* Before he finished crying, another figure crashed in front of him—it was Cao Xiong. This fellow had seen the situation turning sour and had turned to flee, but how could he escape a Level 6 savage beast like the Blazetiger? He, too, was smacked back with a paw.

Roar! After swatting the two men away, the Blazetiger seemed to have accomplished something worthy of praise. It took a few steps towards Zhang Xuan, looking deferential, as if asking for a reward.

"Mm, good, well done!" Zhang Xuan patted the beast's head.

Roar! The Blazetiger nodded repeatedly, then proudly and swaggeringly walked over to the two men lying on the ground, watching them with an arrogant gaze, as if fearing they might escape, like a diligent guard dog.

"..." Shang Bin and Cao Xiong, who had originally intended to escape, were now beyond tears.

"Zhang Xuan... you... how did you do that?" Witnessing this scene, Shen Biru, who had been standing dumbfounded at the side, finally reacted, looking at him with great bewilderment.

"How did I do it?" Zhang Xuan scratched his head. "This Blazetiger is quite agreeable. Maybe it's because I'm quite handsome!"

"Handsome?" Shen Biru blinked, her delicate body swaying slightly. The Blazetiger was a savage beast. If it were to appreciate handsomeness, it would surely be another male Blazetiger. What did Zhang Xuan's handsomeness have to do with it? Moreover, if one were to speak of handsomeness, Shang Bin had far more charisma than him...

"Alright! Farewell!" Zhang Xuan didn't explain and simply turned to leave.

The Library of Heaven's Path could discern the flaws of humans, and naturally, it could also see those of the Blazetiger. This beast, despite its extraordinary aura, actually had many hidden ailments. Otherwise, it wouldn't have willingly become Elder Shang Chen's spirit beast. The library revealed these flaws, and Zhang Xuan took advantage of them, easily helping it resolve some simple issues. Naturally, the Blazetiger would obey him without the slightest hesitation. As for Shang Bin's promises, no matter how delicious the food or how many pills, how could they compare to having its hidden ailments cured? Of course, these were his secrets, which he couldn't possibly tell Shen Biru.

"You... don't go! You haven't explained why the Blazetiger listens to you..." Seeing him turn to leave, Shen Biru chased after him again. The more she interacted with this young man, the more she suddenly realized how formidable he was, like an enigma, increasingly difficult to understand. He could memorize so many books after just one read, knew the answers but scored zero on the teacher qualification exam, casually dined and turned out to be a Master Chef, and could effortlessly make a Level 6 savage beast obey... Things that seemed impossible to others were incredibly simple for this young man, making it hard to believe! How exactly did he do it? Shen Biru grew increasingly curious about the young man before her.

"Big sister!" Unaware of what she was thinking, Zhang Xuan stopped when he saw her chasing him again, his face filled with helplessness. "I want to live a little longer. I'm afraid if I stay with you, I won't survive until tomorrow! Please, just let me go..."

"Big sister? You're the big sister! Your whole family are big sisters!" Shen Biru's face flushed red. She was a beautiful woman. Although slightly older than Zhang Xuan, she looked no different from a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. For this guy to directly call her "big sister" was simply... driving her mad.

"Alright, I'm the big sister. Now, let me go!" Zhang Xuan shook his head helplessly.

"Pfft!" Hearing him say he was the "big sister," Shen Biru burst out laughing. "Alright, you can go. I'll come find you again tomorrow!"

"..."Zhang Xuan.