The howl instantly pierced to the core of his being. Shu Yue suddenly looked up, his vigilance soaring. The blood in his whole body seemed to stop flowing at this angry roar.
This deafening roar in the deep mountains was extremely similar to that of a ferocious beast, as if it was about to appear at any moment.
A gust of wild wind swept by, and the earth - shattering roar grew closer and closer. Shu Yue instinctively took a step back. His sharp eyes stared fixedly at the swaying grass in front of him. The rustling sound sent a chill down his spine, making him shiver in an instant.
The dangerous aura was approaching silently step by step. Just as Shu Yue was about to lean forward to take a closer look, he suddenly saw faint black - and - yellow stripes moving slowly in the grass, accompanied by a low growl. Although the growl was low, it was domineering and intimidating.
In his pitch - black pupils, he stared in shock as a tiger with a white forehead and bulging eyes walked majestically out of the grass. Its whole body was like wearing a magnificent yellow robe. Its thick front paws took powerful steps. It was in a strong, powerful and majestic posture. The "king" character on its head seemed to be proclaiming its noble status as the supreme king.
The long white whiskers on both sides fluttered. Its slightly exposed sharp teeth carried a bloodthirsty aura, as if it wanted to devour Shu Yue without leaving a single scrap.
Shu Yue was stunned. His thick eyebrows knitted tightly, and there was a hint of fear between his eyebrows. But he quickly pretended to be calm and was determined not to be outmatched by the tiger in terms of momentum.
Even though he pretended to be calm, in the face of such a huge and ferocious tiger, not to mention that he was injured, even if he were unharmed, he wouldn't have much chance of winning.
No matter how strong he was, in terms of speed and agility, how could he compare with this wild beast? After all, he was just a human.
While being vigilant, he wondered why such a tiger would appear on this mountainside. He had never seen one before.
Shu Yue stared intently into the tiger's eyes with his sharp ones. The tiger in front of him just took step after step towards him. The biting aura it exuded forced him to step back as well. In the end, he was no match for the tiger's domineering and ferocity.
Those majestic tiger eyes carried a fierce light unique to it in their brilliance and charm. It let out a sudden roar, which made the forest tremble and all things seem to fall. Its kingly aura made people can't help but bow their heads in submission.
At this moment, Shu Yue didn't have any "weapons" to protect himself. He could only be extremely cautious bit by bit.
Suddenly, he saw the tiger in front of him slightly crouch down, looking ready to attack. Before he could think it through, the tiger suddenly leaped with a flexible body. It seemed about to pounce on him with claws and teeth bared.
He instinctively raised his hand, ready to face the moment of life and death head - on. And the half - fox red mark on his neck suddenly emitted a dazzling red light as the danger approached.
All he heard was a wail in his ear, and the expected pain didn't come.
He looked up in confusion and suddenly saw a peerless beauty in white standing in front of him. Her black hair fluttered, and her dress billowed. In the desolation, she fully displayed her cold and peerless charm.
Shu Yue recognized this beautiful woman at a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "Liuli?"
Liuli just slightly turned her cold and beautiful profile and said faintly, "Stay behind me. Don't come out."
Turning her attention back to the tiger, she suppressed the last trace of tenderness reserved for Shu Yue. In an instant, her eyes darkened, and blood - red light radiated.
The tiger let out another angry roar. Its round eyes reflected a cold and harsh glint. Its golden pupils reflected the tiny figure in front of it. It was angry at this "prey" for colliding with it just now.
Liuli just curled her cold lips. Then she spun around and transformed into a nine - tailed white fox. Its whole body was as pure as the white frost spread by the moon. Its fur was shiny and smooth, but it had a pair of blood - red pupils that didn't match its appearance. In the coldness, it was rather charming. It was truly a peerless white fox!
Although her body was not as strong and powerful as the tiger's, her aura was not weakened at all. She also opened her big mouth to show her provocation and confrontation.
Before Shu Yue could say anything, the white fox and the tiger quickly engaged in a fierce battle. It was filled with the sharp cries of the white fox and the roars of the tiger. The white and yellow figures intersected and fought. The movements were so fast that Shu Yue could only see a jumbled blur.
After a short fight, Shu Yue saw a white figure fall behind first. As it transformed back into a human and toppled in his direction, he quickly stretched out his arms and caught Liuli who fell into his arms.
He watched helplessly as the person in his arms spat out a mouthful of blood. There was a deep wound on her chest, and the bright red blood bloomed like a flower in the dark night. At first glance, it was shocking and extremely coquettish.
However, her face was as pale as paper. The blood was so coquettish that it seemed a bit desolate, giving off a faint smell of blood.
"Liuli! How are you?" He patted Liuli's pale face. But he saw a faint smile squeeze out of her beautiful eyes, as if to comfort his nervousness.
Although he had always been cold to Liuli because of their relationship, now that she was injured to save him, the guilt in his heart finally melted the layer of ice in his heart.
"Don't... don't worry. I'm fine," she said, lying in his arms. She was glad to see a hint of worry in his deep eyes, and it was only for her.
Then, with reluctant attachment, she pushed Shu Yue away. She said word by word with pain in her eyes, "You go quickly. I'll hold this wild beast back."
"Liuli, don't be so stubborn. You're injured now. How can you hold it back?!"
"My minor injury is nothing. Don't worry about me. Go quickly!" Liuli pushed him with all her strength, trying to make Shu Yue disappear before the tiger got closer.
Although she was the first to lose in the fight, the tiger wasn't in good shape either. Its body was covered with some wounds bitten by her.
"No, I will never leave you alone." He was firm and resolute, and there was no room for negotiation.
Liuli was stunned for a while. Looking at his cold and determined face and the faint worry flashing in his eyes, her heart was instantly filled with warmth.
It turned out that he wasn't so heartless to her. He still cared about her safety.
But at this critical moment, there was no time for her to think about love. A hint of relief and tenderness appeared in her beautiful eyes. "Shu Yue, your words are enough. Now listen to me and leave quickly!"
"Liuli, I'm not a selfish person. You were injured to save me today. I can't leave you alone."
"Shu Yue, why are you so stubborn?!" She was both anxious and angry about Shu Yue's stubbornness, which accidentally pulled the wound on her chest. She frowned tightly in pain.
At this moment, the tiger got up from the ground, shook its round head, and once again approached the two of them step by step with a cruel aura.
Seeing the tiger getting closer, Liuli once again tried to drive this proud and determined man away. Her tone was a bit harsh. "Shu Yue, there's no time for you to be a hero here. If you don't leave, wouldn't the injury I suffered for you today be in vain?"