TRWSB – Chapter 19 Lost

Zhuang Hao walked at the front, leading the way, with Shen Yuan bringing up the rear. Qi Shaorong followed along with Qi Shaofu and Zhuang Qian, just tagging along.

Zhuang Hao’s strength was indeed impressive; as he moved forward, he cleared the path effortlessly, requiring little assistance from Qi Shaofu and Zhuang Qian. He was truly formidable.

“Your brother’s magical power seems quite strong!” Qi Shaorong remarked.

Zhuang Qian looked at Qi Shaorong and said, “My brother has innate top-tier spiritual power, and his spiritual sea is exceptionally vast. His magical energy reserves are dozens of times that of a mage of the same level.”

Qi Shaorong smiled and replied, “Indeed, he’s exceptionally gifted.”

Zhuang Qian nodded, beaming with pride, and continued, “My brother is a master of the seven elemental magics: metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, and lightning. If he weren’t so exceptionally smart, it would be difficult for an ordinary person to master so many forms of magic without sacrificing something in the process.”

Qi Shaorong chuckled, “Yes! Your brother is amazing! How did he get so strong?” That rascal Zhuang Hao was so powerful; if he had to face him later, he’d be at a disadvantage!

As Qi Shaorong followed Zhuang Qian and the others through the woods, Zhuang Hao discovered quite a few spirit herbs.

With his naturally strong soul power, Zhuang Hao had exceptional skills in locating spirit herbs. 

Even though Qi Shaorong didn’t contribute, Zhuang Hao still shared a considerable number of spirit herbs with him.

“There’s a Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger in this area.”

Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Hao and asked, “Are you planning to take it down?”

Zhuang Hao shook his head. “No, we’re in the territory of the Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger. Taming it could save us a lot of trouble.”

Qi Shaorong smiled and said, “Oh, I almost forgot. Young Master Zhuang, you’re a beast tamer!”

Following Zhuang Hao, Qi Shaorong entered the territory of the Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger, and an ear-splitting roar resonated.

Zhuang Qian stood in front of Qi Shaorong and said, “Evil Doctor, don’t be afraid; I’ll protect you.”

Qi Shaorong rubbed his forehead and replied, “Just take care of yourself.”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

A massive tiger with blood-red wings flew out, and Qi Shaorong looked at the gigantic creature, thinking: If there were such a large tiger in a zoo in my past life, it would definitely bring in a fortune.

The tiger opened its mouth, and a fireball emerged, measuring over ten meters in diameter, flying through the air. Qi Shaorong couldn’t help but take two steps back, thinking: In my past life, no zoo would be able to contain such a fierce beast.

Zhuang Hao waved his magic wand and quickly erected a wall of ice.

Using a binding wind spell, Zhuang Hao tripped the tiger that had been charging forward, causing it to fall to the ground.

Shen Yuan and the others simultaneously attacked, and before long, the Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger was knocked down.

Zhuang Hao floated in front of the tiger and pressed one hand on its head.

The tiger, filled with rage, gradually calmed down, its eyes becoming increasingly dazed, until it finally lay down submissively.

Qi Shaorong observed this scene and remarked, “Beast tamers are truly impressive!”

Zhuang Qian rolled his eyes and said, “My brother has a natural talent for beast taming! The beast taming master Ming Yang in the capital once said that my brother might catch up to him before he turns thirty.”

Qi Shaorong squinted his eyes and said, “That’s really impressive!”

Zhuang Qian nodded. “Indeed!”

Qi Shaorong: “…”

The Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger settled down and lay down in front of Zhuang Hao, looking quite docile.

Qi Shaorong crossed his arms and looked at this scene, telling Zhuang Qian, “Your brother is just like a wizard.”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

With the help of the Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger, Zhuang Hao and the others quickly found a considerable number of spirit herbs.

After locating several hundred spirit herbs, Zhuang Hao sent the Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger away and prepared to return.

After trudging through the forest for over ten days, Qi Shaorong reluctantly accepted Zhuang Qian’s suggestion for Zhuang Hao to carry him.

Qi Shaorong wrapped his arms around Zhuang Hao’s neck and said, “This mountain road is so difficult to walk on! My feet are sore and blistered.”

Zhuang Qian looked at Qi Shaorong and said, “Evil Doctor, my brother is carrying you!”

Qi Shaorong nodded. “Yes! Your brother is bouncing me around like I’m falling apart.”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

Qi Shaorong reached out and tapped Zhuang Hao’s head. “Walk steadily.”

Zhuang Hao: “…”

Shen Yuan looked at Qi Shaorong, rubbing his nose and thinking: This guy, Zhuang Hao, is the dream lover of countless female cultivators in the capital! If those female cultivators knew that Zhuang Hao was carrying someone but was being complained about, they would definitely defend him.

“I should’ve known we’d get lost and not sent the Crimson-Winged Blood Tiger away,” Zhuang Qian muttered.

Shen Yuan took a deep breath, thinking: Who wouldn’t agree?

Qi Shaorong leaned in close to Zhuang Hao’s ear and said, “Young Master Zhuang, they say you’re incredibly smart, yet you can’t even find your way!”

Zhuang Hao replied nonchalantly, “Knowing the way is not my responsibility.”

“Not your responsibility? Then whose responsibility is it?” Qi Shaorong said lazily.

“Shen Yuan,” Zhuang Hao answered lightly.

Qi Shaorong glanced at Shen Yuan, shook his head, and said, “You actually rely on this kind of useless teammate? Sooner or later, you’ll find that he’ll get you killed.”

Shen Yuan: “…”

Zhuang Hao cast a sympathetic glance at Shen Yuan but didn’t allow him to speak.

Taking a deep breath, Shen Yuan thought: Zhuang Hao is such a bad friend! He had once offended the Evil Doctor to help Zhuang Hao back out of an engagement, and now he’s being targeted by the Evil Doctor while Zhuang Hao doesn’t even give him a word of support.

“I’m not lost every time; it’s just bad luck this time,” Shen Yuan said.

“Brother Hao,” a crisp voice called out.

Shen Yuan turned to look in the direction of the voice and sighed heavily in his heart.