Chapter 289: Teaching the Zhihuo

In a valley within the Zhihuo Mountain Range, Zhongshan and Liu Wushuang stood on top of Xiao Yan, the Fire Wolf, and headed towards the mountains.

Ada and Nian Youyou were left behind by Zhongshan at the Yu Heng Sect. Ada's task was to keep an eye on Nian Youyou and prevent her from following.

"Grand Marshal, can we really do this?" Liu Wushuang furrowed his brow.

"Don't worry! Just take me to meet Zhihuo," Zhongshan said.

"Alright," Liu Wushuang nodded.

As they walked through the forest, they encountered more and more demonic wolves, their sizes becoming increasingly massive.

The wolves were already accustomed to Liu Wushuang's presence, but Zhongshan's appearance caused a slight stir among them.

Entering the mountains, they soon arrived at the foot of a huge volcano. The volcano emitted thick smoke, but the surroundings seemed to have been smoothed out and there were some buildings, albeit rudimentary. These buildings were quite large and served as residences for some high-ranking wolves.

Standing at the foot of the mountain, Zhongshan looked up at the massive volcano.

"Grand Marshal, the father of Xiao Yan, the Zhihuo Wolf General, lives inside the volcano," Liu Wushuang said.

"Mm," Zhongshan nodded.

This was where the most wolves resided. When Zhongshan arrived, a large number of wolves were already staring at him. They didn't know why the chosen one had come here.

Zhongshan jumped down from Xiao Yan's head and found a flat area.

"Heaven and Earth, Xian Xian, come out!" Zhongshan forced out a drop of essence blood from his palm and pressed it on the ground. Suddenly, nine strands of wolf smoke sprayed out in all directions, covering the area in a thick fog.

When the black smoke dispersed, Zhongshan and a half-foot-tall little wolf were revealed.

Xian Xian, still Xian Xian, while other wolves' cultivations increased and their sizes grew, Xian Xian became smaller.

Seeing Zhongshan summoning, Liu Wushuang was slightly stunned at first, then showed a surprised expression. Obviously, he had just learned about Zhongshan's contract with the wolves.

As Xian Xian appeared, "Awoo, awoo," it joyfully rubbed against Zhongshan's legs.

Then it looked at Zhongshan with big eyes, full of surprise. Just now, Xian Xian was in the Longevity Hall of the Great Dong Kingdom. At this moment, it stood in a strange place. Two Zhongshans? But they both had the same aura, the same Zhongshan?

When Zhongshan told her that he had two bodies, Xian Xian didn't believe it. Now it was true, there were really two of him. It was too magical, too unbelievable.

Xian Xian was excited, looking at Zhongshan with great joy.

"Awoo, awoo..."

In the valley, all the fire wolves suddenly widened their eyes, then "awoo, awoo" and all of them knelt down.

All the wolves in the valley, without exception, knelt down, without any resistance.

Even Xiao Yan under Liu Wushuang's feet also knelt down.

Liu Wushuang stared at Zhongshan in astonishment, then at the little wolf summoned by Zhongshan. What was the origin of this little wolf?

This was also a feeling between bloodlines. As soon as the most fundamental bloodline appeared, all the wolves sensed its identity.

Young Master! The Young Master has arrived!

"Xian Xian, it's up to you now!" Zhongshan smiled at Xian Xian.

Then, excitedly, it bounded ahead, quickly rushing up the volcano and running to the highest building on the edge of the volcano's mouth.

"Where's Zhihuo?" It said impatiently.

Perhaps sensing the presence of higher bloodlines around the volcano, the Zhihuo Wolf General immediately flew out of the volcano and landed at the foot of the mountain.

Seeing Zhongshan, the Zhihuo Wolf General frowned, uncertain, but when it saw Xian Xian, it was slightly startled.

"Zhihuo pays respects to the Young Master!" The Zhihuo Wolf General knelt down and bowed to Xian Xian.

"Zhihuo, Zhongshan told me that in order to save your life, you willingly became Zhongshan's subordinate. But after you saved your life, you ran away on your own and ignored your previous promises. Isn't that true?" Xian Xian said with an air of authority.

"This...?" The Zhihuo Wolf General broke out in a cold sweat.

"You're being inconsistent. You're bringing shame upon our wolf clan, upon me, and upon my grandfather. I'll tell my grandfather when I go back, that you're lawless outside, committing all sorts of atrocities, tarnishing the reputation of the wolf clan." Xian Xian imitated the methods taught by Zhongshan.

Hearing Xian Xian's words, the Zhihuo Wolf General broke out in a cold sweat. He hadn't done anything wrong, he just didn't want to deal with Zhongshan because of his pride.

"Yes, and I'll also tell the other uncles and aunts, and inform Qingyun, Heiao, Binglan..." Xian Xian continued to scold the wolf generals of Tianlang Island.

The Zhihuo Wolf General was extremely depressed. If the Young Master told the truth, wouldn't his reputation in the wolf clan be ruined? And the names mentioned by Xian Xian were all wolf generals he was familiar with.

Depressed!

"Young Master! Can't I admit my mistake?" The Zhihuo Wolf General said with a bitter face.

For Xian Xian, he couldn't hit or scold her, and he had to go along with everything she said. What a tragedy! The Zhihuo Wolf General's tragedy!

"Okay, Zhongshan is my friend, and everything he does, my grandfather strongly supports. You must listen to him and act as his subordinate. If you're a subordinate, you must act like one, and lead all the wolves of the Zhihuo Mountain Range to fight alongside him." Xian Xian said.

Looking at Zhongshan, the Zhihuo Wolf General could only nod helplessly. It seemed that all this was Zhongshan's bad idea? But what could he do about it?

"I'll often come to check on things, don't tarnish the reputation of the wolf clan anymore." Xian Xian seemed to doubt the character of the Zhihuo Wolf General.

The Zhihuo Wolf General looked at Xian Xian with a depressed expression, and could only nod and say, "Young Master, rest assured!"

Seeing the Zhihuo Wolf General like this, Xian Xian seemed to feel that it wasn't enough, and with an air of authority, said, "This is a heavy responsibility. Whether the wolf clan can restore its former glory depends entirely on you. Take care of yourself."

Zhongshan, on the side, couldn't help but laugh at Xian Xian. It seemed that scolding people could also become addictive, leaving the Zhihuo Wolf General feeling extremely depressed.

Hearing Xian Xian's words, the Zhihuo Wolf General broke out in a cold sweat again. He couldn't argue back, what a tragedy!

The next day, Zhongshan sent Xian Xian away. Although Xian Xian was in the Golden Core stage, Zhongshan still worried about its safety. After all, what they were about to face was a devastating war.

Although Xian Xian was reluctant to leave, there was another Zhongshan on Tianlang Island, so its emotions weren't too strong. Moreover, it also brought something back for Zhongshan.

Tianlang Island, Great Dong Kingdom.

In a hall, Zhongshan, Bao'er, and Xian Xian were present.

Xian Xian spit out a jade slip, which was brought back by its main body at Zhongshan's request.

Grabbing the jade slip, Zhongshan looked at Bao'er. Bao'er also looked at the jade slip in surprise.

"Is this the 'Central Secret'?" Bao'er frowned and said.

"Indeed, this is the 'Central Secret' left for you to cultivate by that immortal." Zhongshan said directly.

Bao'er looked at the jade slip, then at Zhongshan, and gently said, "Master, do you think I should practice it?"

Looking at Bao'er, Zhongshan smiled slightly, shaking his head and said, "As long as I can protect you, try not to practice it. Who knows what tricks she has put in there?"

"Okay!" Bao'er nodded obediently.

"Don't worry, in the future, I will find stronger techniques for you, and never let you down." Zhongshan said.

"Yes, I believe in you!" Bao'er replied gently.

Meanwhile, Xian Xian stood aside, blinking its eyes as if studying the sentiments between the two.

Putting away the 'Central Secret', Zhongshan smiled at Xian Xian and said, "Xian Xian, thanks to you this time. So, what wishes do you have that you want to fulfill?" —

In the hall of Yuheng Sect.

Zhongshan, Ada, and Nian Youyou were sitting, chatting over tea.

"Sir, how was your trip to the Zhihuo Mountain Range?" Ada asked.

"Yeah, and why did you ask Ada to keep an eye on me? Do you have some secret?" Nian Youyou said discontentedly.

"I went to persuade the Zhihuo Wolf General, and it's only natural that one person should appear more sincere." Zhongshan sipped his tea and smiled.

"Oh? Did you succeed, sir?" Ada asked eagerly.

"Of course!" Zhongshan chuckled.

"But wait, how could Zhihuo agree to be your mount? Last time, it ran away. Did you really manage to persuade it this time?" Nian Youyou looked incredulous.

"Soon, it'll be done. It won't be long before the Zhihuo Wolf General brings the wolves of the Zhihuo Mountain Range to join us. Once we gather, we'll immediately return to Wushuang City." Zhongshan said.

"And it's bringing the wolf pack too? What benefits did you offer them? How did you manage to bribe so many wolves?" Nian Youyou still didn't believe.

Just then, outside the hall.

"Sir, sir, something's wrong!" came the voice of Liu Suifeng.

"What's wrong?" Zhongshan looked at Liu Suifeng as he entered.

"Wolves, there are wolves attacking again. Now, outside Yuheng Sect, there are many wolves, more and more. Could something have happened to Wushuang?" Liu Suifeng looked worried.

"Master Liu, rest assured, everything's fine. I sent Wushuang to handle something. As for this group of wolves, I summoned them here. Don't worry, it won't take long before I take them away." Zhongshan smiled.

"Oh." Master Liu still seemed somewhat skeptical.

However, Nian Youyou and Ada looked at Zhongshan in surprise, with Nian Youyou even hurrying out to see the wolf pack.

"Sir, did you really summon the wolf pack? How many are there?" Ada asked excitedly.

"How many? I'm not sure, but it should be all the demon wolves of the Zhihuo Mountain Range." Zhongshan chuckled.

"All of them?" Ada's face twitched strangely. Did the Zhihuo Wolf General really show such loyalty? Did they all come to pledge allegiance?