Chapter 121: Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique

In front of the dining table.

Wang Lin watched Xuanqing Daozhang finish a bowl of rice in three or five bites, did not serve more, and set down his bowl and chopsticks. As he was about to stand, he hurriedly asked, "Daozhang, why did you stop eating—does the food not suit your palate?"

"Daozhang, shall I kill a chicken and stew it to replenish your body?"

Zhang Guihua interjected.

The current dishes could be called the most lavish meal in their household; almost everything they had at home was used, including ingredients sent by Dai Zhishang, which they might not even get during festivals.

If it weren't to properly entertain Xuanqing Daozhang, she would be reluctant to prepare such a sumptuous feast.

Aside from festivals, it's only when Ping'an grows up that they can eat such meals.

She might only be willing to make a lavish meal!

"Sister Zhang, I'm very satisfied with the food you made, but I ate on the way here, so I'm not very hungry!"

Xuanqing Daozhang declined Zhang Guihua's kindness, stood up, went to the cradle, and under Liu Dongzhu's puzzled gaze, lifted Wang Ping'an from the infant's bed and said:

"Dongzhu, keep eating; I'll hold Ping'an and recite a blessing scripture to ensure his healthy growth!"

"Daozhang, I'm counting on you!"

Liu Dongzhu expressed gratitude.

"I'm this little fellow's master; saying 'I'm counting on you' isn't being formal?"

Xuanqing Daozhang hummed discontentedly, cradling Wang Ping'an in one arm and holding a chair in the other, casually found a spot to sit, and muttered words under his breath.

Naturally, he wasn't preparing a blessing scripture for Wang Ping'an; given Ping'an's current state, he could occasionally draw wandering spiritual Qi from the heavens, letting it seep through his pores into his body as nourishment to strengthen his physique.

His body was already so healthy it was beyond description; even without cultivating, as long as no accidents occur, living a hundred years is ordinary.

Why would he need to recite a blessing scripture?

What he recited, of course, was "Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique"!

In fact.

Although there is the living example of Hei Mao Bu Tou, which might suggest that Wang Ping'an learned the "Qi Refinement Guidance Method (Spirit Companion Chapter)" I taught him, I have never actually seen Ping'an use it.

I still can't be 100% certain!

Deep down, my belief is only about twenty‑to‑thirty percent, not even half.

Hei Mao Bu Tou might step into the realm of spirit beasts; besides being frequently used by Wang Ping'an with the "Qi Refinement Guidance Method (Spirit Companion Chapter)", it could also have grown from eating some spirit fruit.

There are many possibilities!

It isn't necessarily due to the "Qi Refinement Guidance Method (Spirit Companion Chapter)"!

If he teaches Wang Ping'an the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique again, it might have little effect.

But even with only a one‑percent chance, he would be satisfied; he isn't truly expecting Ping'an, who is still a child here and hasn't even started keeping records, to master a body‑refining method.

Wang Ping'an has a long life ahead; there's plenty of time to learn skills, no need to rush now.

He might suddenly realize that teaching Wang Ping'an the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique is merely a trial.

Success or failure makes little difference!

"Ding! Listen carefully as Xuanqing Daozhang explains the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique once, and congratulations, you've earned a reward: Technique: Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique 【Entry Level】!"

A mechanical, cold voice echoed in his mind; Wang Ping'an's eyes showed a hint of joy, yet his small face was also full of gloom.

Could it be that his master truly sees him as a genius—no, a reincarnated immortal?

He's only a few days old, first taught the "Qi Refinement Guidance Method (Spirit Companion Chapter)", and now also taught him the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique.

It seems there's no worry he won't learn it!

He's still young, his body not fully grown; his little face only shows hearty laughter or wailing, making other expressions hard to read. No need to worry about spotting any abnormality!

"Fortunately, my master probably thinks I'm a reincarnated immortal, not a malevolent spirit; otherwise he'd be slaying demons outright instead of teaching me techniques!"

Wang Ping'an also let out a silent sigh of relief, eager to test the newly acquired technique, but when he saw his master's fiery gaze, his mind stalled, and he hurriedly ceased contemplating the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique.

Although.

If he practiced the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique in front of his master, the master might be very pleased and perhaps teach him even more powerful skills.

But as the old saying goes: not afraid of ten thousand, only fear the one in ten thousand!

Though.

His master is unlikely to view him as a reincarnated monster, but he's unwilling to gamble, even if the chance is less than one in ten thousand.

Success has its benefits, but failure might even cost his life.

Anyway, he's only just born, and the days ahead are long; learning all of his master's abilities isn't impossible.

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Moreover, he doesn't want his master's expectations of him to be set too high, affecting his future slackness.

His greatest dream is simply to quietly stay by his family's side!

Just as Wang Ping'an abandoned the idea of practicing the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Technique—at least until his master left—an unexpected surge came from Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, who was searching somewhere for a chance to gain Merit.

Wang Ping'an subconsciously used the skill: Beast Taming, linking to Peregrine Falcon Little Gray's perspective.

It was then discovered that on a small road, a line of cargo wagons bore flags with the bold silver‑hook iron‑painted characters 'Yangchuan Escort Agency', surrounded by one sturdy man after another, each brandishing weapons.

Of course.

Peregrine Falcon Little Gray suddenly summoned him, not merely to have him watch the escort agency's convoy—there were no acquaintances there. What concerned him most were the Faction ambushed on both sides of the road.

The Faction wore camouflage made of vines and leaves, very plain.

Suddenly.

The moving escort wagons halted one after another, and the surrounding escort masters grew alert—not because they had discovered the Faction ambush on the road's sides.

Instead, at the road's front, a Faction rider on a tall horse brandished a long sword, blocking the path, with a dozen or so Faction members following.

"This tree I planted, this road I forged; if you wish to pass, leave a toll!"

"Brother, I am from the Yangchuan Escort Agency…"

Escort master Xu Qing rode out on horseback, his words not yet finished, when the faction leader impatiently cut him off, saying: "I don't care who you are; if you want to pass through here, you have to leave toll money!"

Xu Qing gave the faction leader a deep look. Their Yangcheng Escort Bureau is famous—not just in Qingyang County, even in Fengyin Prefecture it's well known; among the greenwood heroes, who doesn't know the might of their Yangcheng Escort Bureau?

This is the first time anyone has dared to block their path!

Xu Qing didn't say more, nor did he get angry; he untied a money pouch from his waist and flung it out, saying: "This silver, consider it my treat for a few brothers to have a drink!"

Bang!

The faction leader swept with his long blade, sending the money pouch flying, impatiently saying: "This money, are you trying to pay off a beggar? I'll give your Yangcheng Escort Bureau some face—your people may leave, but the goods must stay!"

(End of chapter)