In a Fantasy World as Cannon Fodder, I Got Entangled with the Heroine - Chapter 33

Chapter 33: "Bought? As If I Have One of My Own!"

Translation by: Weebsread👹

Jiang Qian could only sigh in resignation, then summoned his own Northwind Ice Wolves.

Now, two towering Northwind Ice Wolves stood side by side, brimming with power and majesty. The tension in the air grew thick as the watching crowd gawked enviously.

"Wow! So cool! If only I had a Northwind Ice Wolves to ride!"

"Keep dreaming! The Young Sect Mistress of the Beast Taming Sect raised hers from a pup, and Senior Brother Jiang’s was inherited through some legacy. You have neither—how could you hope to tame such a proud beast?"

"Hey, did you all notice? Senior Brother Jiang’s Northwind Ice Wolves looks bigger than hers!"

"No joke—it’s a whole size bigger!"

"…"

Hu Murui frowned, whispering under her breath, "That’s not just a Fifth Rank demonic beast. His Northwind Ice Wolves has already half-stepped into the sixth rank."

"My Northwind Ice Wolves only just broke through to the fifth rank a few days ago. There’s no way I can beat him."

... ... 

"But if I concede now, I’ll lose all my dignity."

Even knowing her Northwind Ice Wolves was overmatched, Hu Murui insisted on letting it fight.

"Begin!" Zhao Kun’s voice resonated, starting the match.

Hu Murui’s Northwind Ice Wolves shot forward, baring its fangs as it lunged at Jiang Qian’s wolf.

Jiang Qian’s Northwind Ice Wolves charged to meet it head-on.

The instant they collided, cracks spiderwebbed out from beneath their paws with a thunderous impact.

To everyone’s surprise, as the wolves snapped and tore at each other, it was actually Hu Murui’s wolf that began gaining the upper hand.

Delighted, Hu Murui cheered, "That’s it, little wolf! Show him what you’re made of!"

"Wait, why does it look like Senior Brother Jiang’s Northwind Ice Wolves is losing ground? Is he actually going to lose?"

"Impossible! Senior Brother Jiang once wiped out an entire Demon Sect branch—how could he lose to some little girl?"

"Let’s just watch. The battle’s only begun!"

"…"

The crowd buzzed with rumor and speculation.

Meanwhile, Bai Qianfeng turned to the Beast Taming Sect elder. "Elder, what do you think? Is Jiang Qian about to lose?"

"Him?" The elder gave a helpless smile and shook his head. "Our Young Sect Mistress is the one who’s going to lose."

"Oh? Why’s that? Looks to me like your Young Sect Mistress’s wolf is dominating."

Not just Bai Qianfeng, but everyone nearby pricked up their ears, eyes fixed on the elder.

He explained, "It may look like our Young Sect Mistress’s Northwind Ice Wolves is winning, but it won’t last. Jiang Qian’s wolf isn’t a Fifth Rank beast—it’s already half a step into the sixth rank. That alone makes it impossible for her to win."

"And that’s not all—Jiang Qian’s wolf has much more battle experience. Right now, it’s just testing its opponent’s strength. Once it’s finished, it’ll strike back."

Though he disliked admitting it, the truth was plain to see.

Nearby, Bai Piaoxue let a smile creep onto her lips.

That troublesome Hu Murui—she actually challenged Jiang Qian to a beast duel? If only she knew Jiang Qian was still hiding his trump card: his sixth-rank Thunderflame Skywing Eagle, which hadn’t even appeared yet.

A dozen heartbeats passed.

Just as the Beast Taming Sect elder had said, everything changed.

Hu Murui’s Northwind Ice Wolves, so dominant at first, was suddenly pinned under Jiang Qian’s wolf, completely overpowered.

Jiang Qian’s wolf clamped its jaws firmly around the other’s throat.

Blood trickled from the wolf’s fangs, staining the ground.

Hu Murui’s earlier pride and poise vanished. In their place came panic as she rushed forward, crying out, "I yield! Let go—don’t bite anymore!"

"That’s enough," Jiang Qian ordered calmly.

His Northwind Ice Wolves instantly released its grip and trotted back to his side. Jiang Qian rested a hand gently on its head and with a thought, sent it back into his Beastmaster’s Ring.

A moment later, he strode over to where Hu Murui knelt, cradling her wounded Northwind Ice Wolves, tears streaming down her face.

Staring at this pitiful scene, Jiang Qian couldn’t help but think, Do I look like the bully here?

"Here, take this. Even I can barely bring myself to use it," he said, tossing her a small vial of Rainbow Antlered Deer Essence Blood.

Ordinary Rainbow Antlered Deer blood could cleanse a hundred poisons, but its essence blood could heal wounds. No wonder people said every part of a Rainbow Antlered Deer was precious beyond words.

Hu Murui uncorked the bottle and instantly caught the unmistakable scent. "Rainbow Antlered Deer Essence Blood! Where did you get something like this?"

Jiang Qian waved her off. "Where do you think? I bought it. It’s not like I have a Rainbow Antlered Deer of my own!" With that, he turned and walked away.

"I knew the Chief Disciple was the best! Did you see that comeback?"

"Did you hear? That vial he gave out was Rainbow Antlered Deer Essence Blood. That stuff’s priceless!"

"That’s why the Chief Disciple is so admirable—he couldn’t stand to see even the Beast Taming Sect’s Young Sect Mistress’s wolf die, so he gave her something precious to save it."

"I’m officially declaring the Chief Disciple my idol!"

"…"

As the excitement faded, the crowd gradually dispersed.

The Beast Taming Sect elder approached Hu Murui with a sigh. "Young Sect Mistress, let’s head back."

Hu Murui carefully fed the medicine to her Northwind Ice Wolves, returned it to her Beastmaster’s Ring, and rose to her feet. "Sixth Elder, if you want to go back, go ahead. I have something to discuss with Jiang Qian."

So saying, Hu Murui turned and disappeared into the crowd.

The elder hesitated, clearly wanting to follow, but remembering his orders—he had to return and make his report today. He sighed, turning to Bai Qianfeng. "Please look after our Young Sect Mistress for a while."

Bai Qianfeng stroked his beard and smiled. "No problem. She can stay as long as she likes."

"Thank you!" The elder summoned a Fourth Rank demonic beast—the Soaring Cloud Star Crane.

Mounting the crane, he and his party headed away from Azure Mountain Sect.

Meanwhile, Bai Piaoxue noticed Hu Murui slipping away toward the place where Jiang Qian lived. Worry gnawed at her. She hurried after.

Jiang Zixuan watched Bai Piaoxue’s hurried figure, a faint, knowing smile on her lips. "Looks like something interesting is about to happen."

She followed as well, curiosity lighting her eyes.

Chen Xiaoxiao, too, chased after the others, not wanting to miss the fun.

When the three girls arrived just outside Jiang Qian’s door, what they overheard left all three of them utterly stunned:

"Jiang Qian, just this once—just this once, please?"

"No, absolutely not!"

"I’m begging you, can’t you let me, just this one time?"