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The two tigers seemed to understand, and they tried even harder to act cute.

Afu even rolled over, revealing its soft belly, its four paws in the air, looking expectantly at Chen Ling, waiting for him to serve it.

Chen Ling smiled and scratched its belly. Afu squinted its eyes in comfort, and the purring in its throat became even louder.

After teasing the tiger for a while, Chen Ling stood up and looked at the little blue horse that was standing still and didn't dare to move.

The little blue horse noticed his gaze, lowered its head even further, and nervously pawed at the ground with one front hoof, but dared not make a loud noise.

"Now you know you're afraid?"

Chen Ling walked up to it and reached out to touch the scabbed abrasion on its neck.

The wound wasn't deep, but it covered a large area, and it looked like it had been scratched by the claws of some kind of feline.

"Why are you running around at night instead of staying put? What were you fighting with? Hmm?"

The little blue horse snorted, its eyes darting around, giving off an innocent look that said, "I don't know, it wasn't me, don't ask me."

Chen Ling laughed in exasperation and patted its neck: "Still pretending to be stupid? Fine, if you won't talk, I have plenty of ways to make you talk."

With a slight thought, he looked around to make sure no one was nearby, then took the reins of the little blue horse with one hand and gently pressed down on its neck with the other.

"Don't move, I'm taking you somewhere."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Ling communicated with the grotto-heaven through his thoughts.

The next instant, the figures of the man and his horse vanished from their spot.

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Inside the cave, it remains a warm and spring-like paradise, filled with spiritual energy.

Little Blue Horse felt a blur before its eyes, and the scenery around it changed instantly.

The rich spiritual energy wafted over, relieving much of its fatigue and the lingering pain from its wounds.

It stared wide-eyed, curiously and warily surveying this familiar yet unfamiliar place.

In the distance, mist swirls around the mountains and forests, while nearby, exotic flowers and rare herbs emit a soft glow, streams murmur, and birdsong can be faintly heard.

"How's it going? It's been a while since I brought you in. How does it feel?"

Chen Ling loosened the reins, letting the little blue horse walk on its own.

Sure enough, the little blue horse first cautiously paced a few steps, sniffed the spiritual herbs on the ground, then its eyes lit up, and it couldn't help but lower its head and take a bite.

The sweet and tender flavor melted in its mouth, and it snorted with delight before quickly taking a few more bites.

They quickly realized where they were.

"Is it delicious? If you behave well from now on, I'll let you come in to eat often."

"It's because you've been disobedient that I haven't let you in for so long..."

Chen Ling spoke slowly, leading the dog deeper into the cave: "But now, I need to introduce you to a 'new friend'."

The little blue horse was so engrossed in the delicious taste of the spiritual herbs that it didn't pay much attention to Chen Ling's words and obediently followed him.

After passing through an orchard and around the large lake, we soon arrived at the desert region.

Before even getting close, a deep, resonant "humming" sound could be heard coming from inside, accompanied by a slight tremor in the ground as some enormous creature moved.

The little blue horse's ears perked up instantly, and a hint of wariness flashed in its eyes.

Soon, a giant wild boar of astonishing size appeared.

Nourished by the spiritual energy of the cave, this wild boar king's size has long surpassed that of an ordinary wild boar.

It was already the size of a house, and now it has expanded even more.

It looks just like a tank.

Its body was covered in black fur as hard as steel needles, and its two curved fangs were like unsheathed scythes, gleaming with a stark white luster under the "moonlight" of the cave.

Although the wild boar king was afraid of Chen Ling, it was still furious.

He has a much worse temper than that Bull Demon King.

Sensing his approach, she charged forward with bloodshot eyes and snorting heavily.

The moment it appears.

The little blue horse trembled violently.

"Hissing sound—!"

It let out a terrified screech and retreated on all fours, almost causing Chen Ling to stumble.

The little blue horse's eyes were filled with unbelievable fear as it stared intently at the wild boar king, which was as big as a small mountain, inside the enclosure. Its nostrils were wide open, and it was exhaling rapid white breaths.

This horse was originally very bold.

Unruly and fearless.

However, after the incident of sneaking into the mountains at night last time.

They've finally learned to be afraid.

And this wild boar king has a similar aura.

It felt threatened and feared.

Especially that strong, pungent odor, the kind of smell that belongs to apex predators.

Its mane bristled instantly, and its four hooves were firmly planted on the ground, refusing to take another step forward.

"Oh ho, so you know fear now? Didn't you like running around at night and fighting with wild things?"

Chen Ling, holding its reins, slowly walked towards the wild boar king: "Today I'll show you what a real beast is."

"Go fight this wild boar king! If you win, I'll leave you to your own devices and let you roam around as you please..."

But the little blue horse still stared wide-eyed in terror, its whole body stiff with fright, unable to move.

"Haha, why are you so scared you got an erection?"

"Aren't you supposed to be so smart? Why are you pretending to be something you're not?"

Chen Ling patted its big head, but the little blue horse still didn't dare to move.

Meanwhile, in the desert opposite, even with a transparent barrier blocking its way, the wild boar king began to roar and howl, pawing at the ground, trying to charge.

"This guy still needs to be taught a lesson."

"Since Xiaoqing, you also need to be taught a lesson, then you two can handle it yourselves..."

Chen Ling looked at the little blue horse's terrified expression and felt both annoyed and amused.

This horse was used to running rampant in the village. Relying on its intelligence and speed, it feared no one except Chen Ling.

It wasn't the first or second time he'd sneaked out at night to fight with wild creatures in the mountains.

But this time is different.

The wound was clearly left by a large feline, and judging from its shape and depth, the perpetrator was certainly not benign.

Chen Ling had to let it know that there are mountains beyond mountains, and some things it couldn't afford to mess with.

"Now you know you're afraid?"

Chen Ling patted the little blue horse's stiff neck, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable seriousness:
"Since you dare to go out at night and cause trouble, you should be prepared to bear the consequences. If you don't teach this lesson today, you'll regret it when you encounter something really dangerous later."

The little blue horse seemed to understand, a pleading look flashing in its big eyes, and it gently rubbed its nose against Chen Ling's arm.

Those eyes looked so pitiful, like a child admitting their mistake.

Normally, Chen Ling might have softened his heart.

But not this time.

He took a deep breath, hardened his heart, and led the little blue horse toward the boundary of the desert area.

The desert area within the cave was specially designated by Chen Ling to house animals whose ferocity had not been quelled and who required a special environment.

The terrain here is open, the sandy soil is soft, and some drought-resistant and unique plants grow here.

Most importantly, an invisible, transparent barrier separates this area from the rest of the cave, ensuring safety without affecting the overall spiritual energy circulation of the cave.

The boar king was now completely enraged. Its massive body rampaged through the barrier, its two sickle-like tusks carving ripples across the barrier's light screen, producing a hissing sound.

Those crimson eyes were fixed on the approaching man and horse, and the heavy breaths from their nostrils blew two small craters into the sand.

Chen Ling stopped about ten meters from the barrier, pointed at the wild boar king inside, and said to the little blue horse:
"Like I said, spar with this wild boar king. If you win, you can go wherever you want afterward, I won't care about you at all. If you lose..."

He paused, then his tone became more serious: "Then you'd better stay home obediently. If you dare to sneak out again at night, I'll send you here and let it stay with you for ten days or half a month."

Little Green Horse trembled, glancing at Chen Ling, then at the wild boar king inside the barrier, which resembled a mobile fortress, its eyes filled with uncertainty.

It is indeed very intelligent; it can understand Chen Ling's words and sense its master's determination.

This time, we really need to teach it a lesson.

"Hissing sound—"

After a moment's hesitation, the little blue horse suddenly raised its head and neighed loudly, its front hooves raised high, and a stubborn, defiant look flashed in its eyes.

Although it was afraid, the pride that belonged to a fine horse was stirred within it.

"Good, that's bold."

Chen Ling nodded, secretly praising the thief's horse as truly extraordinary.

Without further hesitation, he reached out and gently traced a line on the barrier.

This is a privilege unique to the owner of the cave, allowing them to partially open the entrance to the barrier.

A gap, barely wide enough for one horse to pass through, appeared silently.

"go in."

Chen Ling loosened the reins and gently patted the little blue horse's rump.

The little blue horse took a deep breath, glanced at Chen Ling one last time, and then leaped into the barrier with all four hooves.

Almost the instant it stepped into the barrier, the Wild Boar King let out a deafening roar, and its mountain-like body roared into action, charging straight towards the little blue horse.

The scale of the attack was terrifying.

Four thick legs, like stone pillars, stomped on the sand, each step kicking up clouds of dust.

Wherever its massive body passed, drought-resistant shrubs on the ground were knocked away by their roots.

Two fangs drew deadly arcs in the air, pointing directly at the little blue horse's chest and abdomen.

"Hissing sound—!"

The little blue horse was so frightened that it dared not fight back. Instinctively, it turned its head and ran away!
A chase and a flight unfolded dramatically in this vast desert area spanning several miles.

Despite its enormous size, the Wild Boar King was surprisingly fast, especially its explosive power over short distances, almost catching up with the Little Blue Horse several times.

Little Blue Horse, relying on its agility and survival instinct, dodged left and right on the sand, constantly changing direction.

It dared not run in a straight line.

The Wild Boar King's straight-line charge is terrifying; once locked on, it's very difficult to completely evade it at its speed.

Thus, the following scene unfolded in the desert region:
A blue horse galloped wildly ahead, sometimes making sharp turns, sometimes leaping over sand dunes.

A giant black wild boar, as big as a tank, was hot on its heels, kicking up dust and shaking the earth wherever it went.

Chen Ling stood outside the barrier, observing calmly.

He didn't leave immediately, but instead found a clean rock to sit on, took out a pot of spiritual tea from the cave, and slowly sipped it.

He appeared relaxed, but in reality, his attention was completely focused on the battle within the barrier.

His bottom line was clear: he would never make a move unless Xiao Qingma was in a life-or-death situation.

This time, it must suffer enough to learn its lesson.

……

Time passed by minute by minute.

The chase had been going on for nearly half an hour in the desert area.

Little Green Horse gradually found its rhythm after initially being panicked.

It discovered that although this wild boar king was incredibly strong and charged fiercely, it was not very agile when turning, especially on the soft sand, where its massive body became a burden.

So it began to consciously utilize the terrain.

Running around the sand dunes, making sudden sharp turns, and even deliberately passing through bushes, using those tough bushes to disrupt the wild boar king's vision and speed.

The wild boar king was enraged by this slippery fighting style.

Its several charges all ended in failure, either crashing into sand dunes or getting entangled in bushes. Although it was able to break free quickly, the feeling of being unable to exert its strength drove it almost mad.

"Hmph! Hmph!"

The wild boar king stopped its charge and stood still, its crimson eyes fixed on the panting little blue horse twenty meters away.

It did not charge again immediately, but began to paw the ground with its front hooves, its huge head lowered, and its fangs pointed forward.

This is the preparatory action of a wild boar before launching a deadly charge.

Little Blue Horse was exhausted.

It was drenched in sweat, its blue fur soaked through and clinging to its skin, and the wound on its neck began to bleed again from the strenuous exercise.

But it dared not relax, its four hooves slightly apart, its body lowered, ready to dodge at any moment.

After half an hour of chasing, it had figured out the wild boar king's attack patterns.

A straight-line charge is unstoppable, but turning is clumsy.

As long as you don't get hit head-on, there's room for maneuver.

In that brief moment of stalemate, the wild boar king suddenly moved.

Having lived in the desert for a long time, and being imprisoned here by Chen Ling, it knows the environment here very well.

Whether it's finding food or dealing with enemies, they have a knack for it.

Instead of charging directly, it suddenly arched its massive head downwards into the sand dunes, and then jerked it upwards.

Just like how it used to knock its opponents away in the mountains and forests.

“Wow——!!!”

Dust was flying all over the sky.

Little Green Horse's vision was blocked by this sudden underhanded trick.

The wild boar king seized this fleeting opportunity, its massive body charging forward like a tank at full speed, crashing headlong into the little blue horse.

This charge was faster and fiercer than any before.

For this giant beast, a distance of twenty meters is nothing more than a matter of two breaths.

When Little Blue Horse recovered from the shock of the sound waves, the Wild Boar King had already charged within ten meters.

Those two fangs, gleaming with a cold light, magnified rapidly in its pupils.

At the critical moment of life and death, Little Green Horse unleashed unprecedented potential.

It did not attempt to dodge to the sides.

But it was too late; the boar king's charge had already locked down the space to the left and right.

At the critical moment, it made a move that surprised even Chen Ling, who was watching from outside the barrier...

With a powerful push from its front hooves and a burst of strength from its hind hooves, the horse reared up on its back!

It's not an ordinary standing posture, but a near-vertical, almost acrobatic backward lean!

The boar king's massive body swept past the little blue horse with a gust of wind!

The two tusks were less than a foot away from the little blue horse's raised forelegs!

“Oh shit!…”

“Good skills!”

Chen Ling couldn't help but cheer, his eyes flashing with admiration.

"If I didn't push you a bit, I really wouldn't know you all possessed such extraordinary skills." (End of Chapter)