I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1743 - 180: Listen, Speak

Chapter 1743: Chapter 180: Listen, Speak

"Feng Shixing has taken the two beasts!?"

Xiang Dongyou’s eyes radiated a piercing brilliance, his upper body leaning forward like a predator ready to devour its prey, as he pressed the trembling adjutant, "Where are they now?"

"Re... Reporting to my lord, it’s unclear. Our people were all killed by Feng Shixing."

The adjutant wailed miserably, "The whereabouts of the two dragon beasts are unknown."

"Useless fools!"

Xiang Dongyou cursed harshly and immediately ordered, "Send people downstream and upstream along the river to intercept them and notify Liu Tang from Chaochang and Jose from Lanshan City. Tell them to assist with setting roadblocks. Inform them these are the war pets of the Lord of Luyang City, and make sure they cooperate!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I’ll get right on it."

The adjutant, barely recovered from surviving, scrambled to his feet and rolled and crawled his way out.

"Wait!"

Xiang Dongyou’s words had barely settled before he stopped the adjutant again, his face now wearing an intriguing expression.

The adjutant thought he was about to face accountability and began trembling violently, stuttering, "M-m-my lord, w-what are your o-orders...?"

"Forget the roadblocks."

Xiang Dongyou suddenly changed his mind, saying, "Send spies to Red Cloud Mountain, to Unparalleled City. If the two dragon beasts enter the city, relay the message to my command center immediately."

The adjutant didn’t understand why his superior suddenly changed plans, but as long as it wasn’t certain death for him, he didn’t care whether he was setting roadblocks in Longzhou or staking out in Unparalleled City.

Nodding frantically in agreement, he turned to leave, but Xiang Dongyou’s cold voice rang behind him, "This is your last chance. If you botch even this simple task, don’t bother coming back to see me."

Chilled to the bone, fear charged through the adjutant’s body like ice and fire. Without even daring to look back, he stumbled and staggered as he rushed out.

...

The news that Yancang’s unclaimed dragon beasts had been stolen by Feng Shixing from Ningxiang Road quickly spread across the southwest of Longzhou.

The name of this top disciple of the Unparalleled Academy, even in the relatively isolated Chengzhou, was not unheard of.

Yet his fame had previously been tied to his audacious ventures rather than the greatness of his martial prowess. This time, however, many were left in awe.

The world didn’t care about the details of the battle; they only knew Feng Shixing singlehandedly stormed Hu Mountain, gravely injuring Gong Huang and two renowned Martial Ancestors of Liaoliang City, and decimating the elite troops of both factions. Such power could only rank among the very top across all Longzhou.

Even more impressive was the background of Ningxiang Road’s Tiger Leopard—nothing more than a rootless wandering cultivator.

Yet within just a few years, he had dared to steal the prize amidst two mighty factions’ clutches. Who could predict how far his power might grow given time?

Numerous noble families from external provinces began feeling the desire to recruit him, particularly the various aristocratic clans within Longzhou. Though the two dragon beasts were significant assets, beasts would always remain beasts—talent was the true foundation of a family’s lasting glory.

Unaware of the brewing interest surrounding him, Feng Shixing became the coveted prize in the eyes of these houses, while even the trails of the two dragon beasts could no longer stay hidden.

The truth was, Feng Shixing’s destination wasn’t hard to guess. A rootless wandering cultivator—even with aspirations as grand as the heavens—could never retain two dragon beasts unaided. Thus, his natural choice was to seek allegiance. As a native of Yancang, since he hadn’t turned to the Nong Family, his only remaining sanctuary would be the holy ground revered by wandering cultivators.

From Hu Mountain to Longzhou’s Red Cloud region, there were only a handful of paths. With the dragon beasts’ enormous size, leaving no traces was nearly impossible.

...

A secluded valley somewhere within Longzhou

A blazing campfire roasted two smaller beasts, skewered on supple branches. Oil dripped from the suspended meat onto the flames below, producing crackling sounds.

Savage creatures possessed life forces beyond the boundaries of the Fierce Realm, but they also harbored insatiable appetites.

Unlike humans, whose minds grew sharper with slight hunger, savage beasts would become agitated and frail when famished.

Thus, feeding and replenishment became crucial. After their daring escape from Hu Mountain, this marked the first proper feast for the trio—though the main diners were the two dragon beasts.

Feng Shixing’s main responsibility was to cook the meat, as Fu Yuanshan and Lu Zhongyan had declared that if they had to continue eating like beasts—raw and bloodied—they would truly no longer see themselves as humans.

Whenever circumstances allowed, the two dragon beasts demanded their food to be thoroughly cooked before consumption. Even when some meat was better savored semi-raw, the beasts insisted on total doneness, as though driven by an inexplicable obsession.

"Now that we’re in Longzhou, my suggestion is to finish this meal and then take the waterways. If we dive into the Longjiang and drift towards Lingjiang, with the dragon beasts’ aquatic prowess, we can reach Red Cloud Mountain in just a few days."

Feng Shixing casually flipped the skewered meat and addressed the two beasts, whose ravenous eyes never strayed from the sizzling meat, "What do you think?"

"Ohhh..."

Lu Zhongyan’s low growl trembled slightly, while Fu Yuanshan offered no response at all.

"... Don’t be disheartened, the two of you. Once we reach the Academy, you’ll be safe. And with the Dean’s ingenuity, he’ll surely find a solution for your beastly bodies."

Noticing their despondent moods, Feng Shixing tried to lift their spirits, adding, "The roast is ready—you may eat now."

Saying this, Ningxiang Road’s Tiger Leopard left the duo to their meal—not only to avoid disturbing them but because he sensed unfamiliar movements nearby.

Over these days, he had slain nearly a hundred Wind Media operatives. Yet, the ones behind them never seemed to learn their lesson.

Carrying unrestrained killing intent, Feng Shixing dashed ferociously toward the source of the foreign aura, like a dragon lunging and a tiger pouncing.

...

Dragon Continent Calendar, Late 1795

Red Cloud Mountain, Unparalleled City

"Dean, there’s trouble!"

The pale-faced Du Ting burst into the dean’s chamber, shouting to Tang Luo, who was calmly meditating, "Feng Shixing has arrived, and he’s brought..."