In the spacious training ground packed with rammed yellow earth, a huge iron cage wreathed in flames lay across the center.
From within the cage came, from time to time, frenzied beastly roars that shattered the night sky, along with a terrifying pressure that spread far and wide.
The many Black Wind Stronghold bandits gathered around to guard the place were already drenched in sweat. It felt as though they were surrounding an enormous bonfire; their clothes were steamed through with sticky sweat, their shoes felt like they were standing in water, and with the slightest squeeze of their toes, foul-smelling sweat oozed out.
Everyone stared fearfully at the struggling Fire Qilin inside the cage, and the atmosphere was tense.
Not far away, many players fanned themselves as they chatted. Rather than being afraid, they openly appraised the Fire Qilin, looking thoroughly relaxed.
"This Fire Qilin looks pretty unwilling to submit. It just keeps roaring. It must be difficult for the Village Lord to tame it, right?"
"The Village Lord will always have a way. Don't forget, he's the acknowledged beast-taming master of the Comprehensive Martial World."
"But this Fire Qilin is clearly a rebel among exotic beasts. It's even stronger than the Demon Dragon. I really can't think of any way the Village Lord could tame it."
"As long as your mind doesn't slip, there are always more solutions than difficulties. Look at how vigorous the flames on this Fire Qilin are. We can pour a little oil over it now and then while it sleeps, keep it energized, and make sure it can't sleep at all."
"Not a bad idea. Why not sprinkle some liquor on it too, then add cumin and chili powder? Maybe it'll roast itself."
"Your ideas aren't vicious enough. I say we should send