Chapter 66: Immense Potential

She lightly furrowed her brow, with a hint of doubt asked again, "You really aren't of the Demon Race?"

Baihu waved his hands repeatedly, "They once tried to recruit us, but our White Tiger clan chose to refuse."

"This time I'm taking the little tigers from my clan to the Human Race world to study writing, hoping to find some opportunities. I didn't expect such a thing to happen along the way."

Baihu's gaze shifted back to the mountain. The person just now clearly wanted his life, the murderous intent in his eyes unmasked. Shan cleared his throat lightly, his sight returning to Baihu.

Seeing this, the group of Baihus immediately felt fear, huddling tightly together.

Xiao Ling'er studied Baihu's expression carefully, then nodded.

She had been watching this Baihu, feeling his words seemed not false.

"We misidentified the target, and we apologize," she said, "We have been out for three months, the clan's courses should have already started. You bringing these little tigers over fits perfectly."

Hearing this, the Baihu, who had been complaining, suddenly perked up.

If the timing is right, that's perfect. The clan elders have especially stressed the importance of writing, insisting that this learning opportunity must be seized.

"Looking for the Demon Race? A small tribe lies a thousand li ahead. Even the highest cultivated among the garrison has only reached the early stage of Celestial Immortal; with your strength, it should be no problem."

Xiao Ling'er hadn't expected such a find, and her tone immediately became enthusiastic. "Then could Brother Baihu lead the way for us? Afterwards we're also willing to help escort these little tigers to the Human Race world."

Baihu considered for a moment, thought it a good proposal, and nodded in agreement.

Under his guidance, Xiao Ling'er and Shan reached the destination in less than ten days.

This place differed little from what they encountered years ago, still saturated with Demon Race aura. Yet this time, their confidence was greater than ever.

Baihu showed no hesitation, stepping steadily forward. Seeing this, Xiao Ling'er hurriedly stopped him, "Be careful, don't get discovered."

But Baihu merely snorted coldly, nonchalantly saying, "No need to worry, they can't touch me at all. If it weren't for having to look after these kids, I could handle them all by myself."

Finishing, he cast a stern look at the other young Baihus, signaling them to hide in the forest.

Then, like a white flash of lightning, he surged toward the camp.

Patrolling Demon soldiers quickly noticed him, followed by a deafening tiger roar; the whole camp trembled, and the demon soldiers were frozen in place, as if bound by a petrification spell.

Baihu turned to look at the two, "Our White Tiger clan has a natural deterrence over beasts; my tiger roar can intimidate most foes. Stop dazing, go in and take the target, I still have to bring these little guys to your Human Race world."

Seeing the two still idle, Baihu urged anxiously, "Move quickly, why didn't you hesitate when fighting me?"

Thus, Xiao Ling'er and Shan no longer hesitated, charging into the camp like a tiger descending a mountain.

Upon entering, they saw at the gate various beast demons—deer demons, bear demons, and so on.

Under Baihu's terrifying roar, most demon creatures collapsed, powerless to resist. Only a bird demon was barely affected, attempting to spread its wings and fly away.

However, Xiao Ling'er and Shan quickly discerned its intent, and before it could react, they teamed with Baihu to launch a fierce attack, successfully subduing it.

Later, the three found iron chains as thick as thighs in the Demon Race warehouse, and bound hundreds of small garrison troops tightly, like wrapped rice dumplings.

"Brother Tiger, your roar is truly astonishing!" Shan praised, then asked, "Among these little tiger cubs, is anyone able to roar like you? Would you consider joining our Human Race hunting squad? We're lacking such ability."

At this moment, Shan's attitude was unusually enthusiastic; he had already witnessed the great potential of Baihu's roar.

Even the more intelligent Demon Race were affected, let alone the still‑unawakened beast demons.

If these little tigers could also master this ability and act with the hunting squad, the rewards would surely be great.

Baihu glanced at him, knowing he couldn't defeat Shan, yet unwilling to show weakness in demeanor.

"Don't plot against them; our White Tiger clan also has experts."

Hearing this, Shan outwardly agreed, but harbored other intentions.

Since they intend to study in Human Race society, it will certainly take considerable time; later they can gradually win them over.

He didn't believe that fine Human Race wine and food could move even a few little Baihus.

To care for these Baihu cubs, they spent four months on the journey before finally returning to the Human Race's Huang Guo.

Seeing Huang Guo's bustling scene, Baihu asked in puzzlement, "Why is your Huang Guo so lively?"

Shan initially wanted to explain it was because of Mei Shi Cheng, but upon closer look, he saw the queue at his own city gate far more spectacular than Mei Shi Cheng, with myriad races gathered, even members of the Wu Clan quietly waiting in line.

"Sister Ling'er, looking at this, can we still squeeze in?" Shan waved the iron chain in his hand, behind which were tightly bound demon creatures.

Xiao Ling'er rolled her eyes, clearly a question not needing an answer.

"Alright, let's go quickly, take the small path; the ancestors are getting impatient, after all our outing this time has indeed been long."

Seeing the two prepare to change route, Baihu hurriedly asked, "What about us? Do we also have to queue?" Looking at the seemingly endless line, Baihu felt very worried.

The two didn't look back, merely waving to signal follow, so Baihu led the cubs behind them onto another road, behind Mei Shi Cheng.

Here a small path had been opened, originally for transporting food supplies.

Now it had become their shortcut back to Huang Guo.

Within Huang Guo, various races now converged, shuttling back and forth incessantly.

Everyone's destination pointed to the same place: a massive mansion newly built in the city at an unknown time.

People from different races poured into the mansion.

Through the gate one could see Fang Yun and Yu Hao seated at the main seat, leading students to recite the introductory text: "Heaven and earth are mysterious and yellow, the universe is vast and wild. The sun and moon wax and wane, the constellations are arranged…" The clear reading echoed throughout the mansion.

Among this crowd, Xiao Ling'er and Shan's party stood out, especially because the demon creatures bound behind them made many passersby prefer to detour rather than approach.

When Sui Huang sensed their aura, he immediately rushed here.

He had just arrived when another figure appeared before the crowd, none other than the long‑unseen Zhou Yi.