The battle on Wei Changli's side wasn't worth watching; Su Luo had seen it multiple times already.
On the other hand, this little creature, "Xiaopa," was fighting for the first time, but in Su Luo's eyes, there was nothing impressive about it.
And it wasn't winning, either.
So Su Luo said to Yun, "You're making Xiaopa fight?"
"I'm a Beast Tamer. It's normal for me to send my beast out to fight."
"Aren't you going to join in? Xiaopa is struggling. Even as a Beast Tamer, it's normal to fight alongside your partner."
Beast Tamers are notorious for their ability to officially fight two against one or even many against one.
"I'm physically weak and not suited for combat," Nangong Xiyun said, pretending to be fragile.
It's hard to say if it's a blessing or a curse for Xiaopa to have such an owner.
Currently, Xiaopa's cultivation is at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, while Gu Anxin's is at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.
If it weren't for Xiaopa's sharp instincts and strong physique, it would have already lost.
Its cultivation is just too weak.
If Su Luo knew that Xiaopa was only a newborn and had already reached such a cultivation level, he would certainly sigh, "Humans are inferior to beasts."
Su Luo continued, "Are you just going to watch like this?"
"What else should I do?"
Nangong Xiyun was also new to being a Beast Tamer. Although she had encountered other Beast Tamers before, she didn't understand their secret signals or how they unleashed their powers. All she saw was them being instantly defeated with a single strike.
So Nangong Xiyun simply let Xiaopa do its thing freely.
"That won't do. You need to shout commands."
"Shout what?"
"Let me demonstrate. Watch closely and learn."
Nangong Xiyun became curious. Could it be that you, Su Luo, also know a thing or two about Beast Taming?
At that moment, Gu Anxin swung his sword at Xiaopa.
Su Luo shouted, "Xiaopa, dodge quickly!"
Xiaopa swiftly dodged.
Gu Anxin swung again.
"Dodge quickly!" Su Luo repeated.
Nangong Xiyun watched in a daze. What difference did shouting make? Would Xiaopa not dodge if you didn't shout?
She just couldn't understand.
Su Luo continued to command.
However, accidents do happen. Xiaopa was struck and fell to the ground.
Su Luo then shouted, "Xiaopa, get up!"
Xiaopa wobbled but stood up.
"Good job. Show them the bond between us! Use Solar Flare!"
Xiaopa froze. What's a Solar Flare? It didn't know.
But the clever Xiaopa found a solution.
The light ring on its head moved to the front, and spiritual energy gathered.
With a roar from Xiaopa, a powerful beam of light shot directly at Gu Anxin.
Gu Anxin tried to defend quickly but was still too slow, taking a direct hit.
He wasn't going to die, but getting injured was inevitable.
"Got it? This is how it's done," Su Luo said with satisfaction.
Nangong Xiyun had a lot to say but didn't know where to start.
What was the point of shouting "Dodge quickly" or "Get up"? It seemed no different from not saying anything at all.
The only thing that seemed effective was that "Solar Flare" move, though she had no idea how Xiaopa managed to perform it just by hearing the name.
Nangong Xiyun felt something was off: "Isn't this how Beast Tamers fight?"
"Close enough. Just learn those few lines."
Nangong Xiyun suspected Su Luo was toying with her but had no proof.
While they were chatting, the battle had come to an end.
Gu Xiuping, outnumbered, ultimately fell.
Wei Changli smiled proudly, considering this one of the few smooth events lately.
He approached Gu Xiuping step by step, creating immense pressure for him.
But Gu Xiuping wanted to survive, at least to ensure his son's survival.
"You want this, don't you?" Gu Xiuping held up a Seven-Colored Fragment.
"Hehe, even if you hand it over now, I won't let you live. The Heavenly Demon Sect doesn't leave survivors."
From the start, Wei Changli had made it clear he wouldn't spare them.
Suddenly, Gu Xiuping threw the Seven-Colored Fragment forcefully, and it flew far away.
"Go get it!"
Taking advantage of their momentary distraction, Gu Xiuping grabbed Gu Anxin and escaped instantly.
They had thought it would be an easy capture and had let their guard down slightly, not expecting Gu Xiuping to pull this move.
"Chase!"
They immediately chased after the Seven-Colored Fragment, which was too important to lose.
Gu Xiuping, heavily injured, couldn't escape far. They could deal with him and his son later after retrieving the fragment.
Besides, Gu Xiuping had been poisoned by Wei Changli's unique Cold Venom, which had already spread severely. Death was just a matter of time.
With only Gu Anxin left, he was even less of a threat.
After running a distance, Gu Xiuping finally collapsed from exhaustion, his face pale as a sheet, his body uncontrollably cold.
"Father, how are you, Father!"
"Cough... cough... Anxin, I'm afraid I won't make it. You'll have to walk your path alone from now on."
"Don't say that, Father. Quickly take some pills."
"It's no use. The pills I have won't work. I know my condition."
"No, Father, I can't lose you."
"Anxin, become strong. Avenge me, and make the Heavenly Demon Sect feel the despair we feel now!"
"I will."
The young man's eyes filled with hatred.
"Be careful!" Gu Xiuping suddenly said.
Xiaopa had appeared nearby without notice.
Gu Anxin again swung his sword at Xiaopa, now blinded by anger.
Xiaopa turned and dodged around Gu Anxin, heading straight for Gu Xiuping.
"Stop!"
Xiaopa shoved a pill into Gu Xiuping's mouth.
"What did you give my father!"
Xiaopa turned and left without paying him any mind.
If it weren't for its master's command, it wouldn't have bothered.
Nangong Xiyun had heard of Gu Xiuping's reputation as a master blacksmith and believed he shouldn't die here, especially since he was against the Heavenly Demon Sect.
If they wanted someone dead, she'd make sure they lived.
Suddenly, Gu Xiuping sprang back to life.
"I... I'm cured?"
This scene left Gu Anxin stunned. His father, who had seemed on the verge of death just moments ago, was now completely well.
Undoubtedly, it was that cat that had done it.
But the question was, why had it done so?
Meanwhile, Wei Changli had successfully found the Seven-Colored Fragment.
"Finally found it."
He couldn't hide his excitement.
Su Luo's words immediately deflated his joy: "Congratulations on finding it. Give me one of the slots."
"Sure," Wei Changli said with a smile, but inwardly he was seething.
Giving something willingly and being forced to give it are two very different feelings.
Wei Changli wanted more than ever to kill Su Luo, but with his weaknesses exposed, it was another source of frustration.
The other Demon Blades were even more baffled. While they were fighting for their lives, Su Luo was just watching the show.
Even Wei Changli himself had joined the battle, and they were risking everything, yet Su Luo just sat back and watched. Now he dared to ask for a slot?
On what grounds!
But when Wei Changli agreed, the Demon Blades fell silent. It was no longer a time to be angry.
They were now desperately trying to figure out who this Su Luo was and what kind of backer he had that was even stronger than Wei Changli.
Su Luo had done this on purpose, knowing full well that Wei Changli would die before he could kill him.
It was just a bit of fun at his expense.