C11 Emotions Fluctuated

In the midst of a swampy expanse, a harrowing cry echoed as the massive Blood Claw Crocodile collapsed, leaving Zhang Fann drenched in its blood.

"Dang!"

[Congratulations, Host, for slaying a Rank One Demon General. You have been awarded 1000 experience points.]

[A Blood Claw Crocodile suitable for consumption has been detected. Would you like to proceed with devouring it?]

"Devour," Lin Feng stated with a nonchalant air.

Zhang Fann extracted his claws from the carcass of the Blood Claw Crocodile, casually flicking away the blood as he did so.

"Dang!"

[Congratulations, Host, on your promotion to Yellow Rank Two.]

[Congratulations, Host, you have acquired the [Blood Poison Claw]!]

Zhang Fann's claws began to radiate heat, enveloped in a crimson glow that made them grow larger and more lethal.

Glancing around, Zhang Fann nonchalantly struck a large boulder with his claw.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle—

Without exerting much force, the boulder hissed like it was being dissolved by sulfuric acid, quickly disintegrating into ash.

Zhang Fann's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"This is deadly poison!"

He was ecstatic; such venom could bring down even a Rank Two Demon General.

As he reveled in his newfound power, Zhang Fann sensed a group of martial cultivators swiftly approaching from the dense forest ahead.

Suddenly, a man's voice pierced the air, brash and unrestrained.

"Lee Shiyu, you can't run. Give up your treasure."

A little girl, stricken with panic, burst from the woods.

Upon clearing the forest, her gaze fell upon Zhang Fann, and her complexion turned deathly pale.

Before her stood a colossal tiger, towering at seven or eight meters tall, resembling a small mountain. Its claws gleamed with a blood-red light, and its eyes radiated a savage hunger, ready to devour.

Despair gripped Lee Shiyu's heart.

The Wang family, lusting after the Lee family's riches, had launched a brutal assault. They had nearly decimated the Lee family, leaving her father grievously wounded.

Now, she was on the run with the remaining guards, in search of a healing Pill, only to be pursued by the Wang family's forces, leaving her protectors gravely injured.

He had been wondering if he might actually make it out of this place alive, but now, the thought seemed almost naive...

Lee Shiyu's gaze fell upon Zhang Fann, her heart heavy with a bitter taste of reality.

As Lee Shiyu faced her dire predicament, the Wang family disciples quickly closed in behind her.

Their numbers were significant, over twenty strong, led by a man clad in black, wielding a steel longsword. He was tall and burly, with a cruel smirk playing at the corner of his mouth.

"What have we here?!"

Wang Yuan, the Wang family's eldest son, couldn't hide his astonishment upon laying eyes on the imposing figure of Zhang Fann.

Greed glinted in his eyes.

"Turning him over to the Beast Taming Sect would yield a handsome reward, and who knows, it might even earn me a place within their ranks."

The more Wang Yuan talked, the more his excitement grew, his face flushing with anticipation.

Unable to contain himself any longer, he bellowed his command.

"Subdue that giant tiger first, then we'll corner Lee Shiyu and strike together!"

With that, Wang Yuan's right foot thrust against the ground, propelling him toward Zhang Fann like a blur.

Midair, he unleashed a sweeping sword strike.

In an instant, four gleaming arcs of sword light materialized, bearing down on Zhang Fann's head.

"Do you really think I don't understand your babbling?"

Zhang Fann's anger gave way to a scornful chuckle. The Wangs were always the same—villains at a glance, and now they had come to cause him trouble.

"It seems I need to give you a lesson in manners."

He had no desire to flaunt his power before this crowd. With a swift flick of his tail, he obliterated the incoming sword lights.

Then, with a roar...

"Blood Claw!"

His claw soared, muscles swelling, as he swept it through the air.

The impact was thunderous, sending the nearby trees quivering on the brink of collapse.

Wang Yuan hadn't anticipated the ferocity and speed of Zhang Fann's onslaught.

In a frantic move, he channeled his Genuine Qi, desperately infusing it into the jade amulet at his chest. A pale white membrane formed, enveloping him in its protective embrace.

Bang!

A resounding crash marked the spot where Zhang Fann's tiger claw struck, leaving a massive crater in its wake.

Huh?

Zhang Fann sensed resistance. His brow furrowed, and he exerted more force in his grip.

*Snap!*

With Zhang Fann's growing strength, a sound like a crushed egg echoed, followed by a piercing scream. Then, silence.

"Dang!"

[Congratulations, host, for slaying the Rank Ten Wang Yuan!]

Hearing the system's announcement, Zhang Fann contentedly withdrew his claws, exposing the pit below.

"Young, Young Master..."

The Wang family members stood in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief.

In that moment,

"You've got some nerve, killing Young Master Wang," an elder bellowed, drawing his long sword and charging forward.

This was an old servant, specifically assigned by the Wang Family Ancestor to protect Wang Yuan.

With Wang Yuan now dead, the servant's eyes nearly bulged from their sockets, his face twisted in sorrow and rage.

Without hesitation, he unleashed the Gale Blade Technique, aiming a vicious slash at Zhang Fann.

Zhang Fann watched the elder's swift approach and responded with a palm strike.

*Crunch!*

A burst of ferocious energy kicked up dust. The elder, along with his sword, was sent flying, dying without uttering another word.

"Dang!"

[Congratulations, host, for defeating Rank One Warrior Wang Shan. You've earned 700 experience points.]

The system's voice echoed in Zhang Fann's ears once more.

"Run for it!" a voice called from a distance.

In that instant, the Wang family members snapped out of their daze. A Rank One Warrior had been killed by a mere swipe of a claw.

This realization sent them into a panic, scattering in all directions.

*Roar!*

Zhang Fann bellowed a soul-shaking roar to the heavens.

The Wang family members were left dazed as Zhang Fann relentlessly attacked, sparing no one.

"Dang!"

[Congratulations, host, for eliminating Rank Eight King Fire. You've been awarded 600 experience points.]

"Dang!"

[Congratulations, host, for defeating Rank Eight Martial Disciple Wang Yu. You've been awarded 600 experience points.]

...

As the system notifications continued, Zhang Fann finally ceased his assault.

His gaze then settled on Lee Shiyu.

Having witnessed Zhang Fann's gruesome slaughter, Lee Shiyu was utterly terrified.

The sight of Zhang Fann's gaze sent shivers down her spine, leaving her terrified. As Zhang Fann approached slowly, his words came out in a stutter.

"Don't, don't come any closer."

Tears welled up in Lee Shiyu's eyes as she struggled to hold back her sobs.

Observing Lee Shiyu's bashful and woeful expression, Zhang Fann felt a mischievous urge stir within him.

He lowered his head and let out a low growl towards Lee Shiyu.

A chill ran through her, and her heart skipped a beat.

Zhang Fann couldn't help but revel in the sight of the beautiful girl weeping before him.

The stunning woman from his past life was now coquettishly pleading before him—such was the twist of fate.

With a sigh and a shake of his head, Zhang Fann dismissed the thoughts and prepared to walk away.

At that moment,

Lee Shiyu seemed to catch a glimpse of Zhang Fann's mischief, her almond-shaped eyes widening in realization.

"How can this tiger exhibit human emotions?"

A shock ran through Lee Shiyu, accompanied by a flicker of hope in her gaze.

The Hundred Thousand Mountains were fraught with peril at every turn.

Now, where was he headed? How would he survive?

She eyed the formidable tiger before her, hesitated briefly, but ultimately gathered all her courage.