Jiang Hao rode Big Tiger and ambled through the gates of Jiang Manor.
Although the people of Jiang Manor had already heard that Jiang Hao possessed a "tiger pet."
No matter how much they had heard, though, it could not compare to seeing it with their own eyes.
No matter how tall, imposing, and mighty the tiger they had heard about was said to be.
Once they saw it in person, their legs still trembled.
They were truly afraid.
As an apex predator, a tiger naturally possessed a terrifying aura.
What was more, Big Tiger carried a trace of the Tiger Demon Bloodline, making him even more extraordinary.
Without a resolute will or martial training, ordinary people would certainly feel immense terror when facing a tiger.
"It really is a tiger..."
"The one on the tiger's back is Young Master. He can actually tame a fierce tiger?"
"It was probably Young Master's master who tamed the tiger, but for Young Master to be so young and yet unafraid of a fierce tiger is not something an ordinary person could do."
"Master and Madam have arrived..."
Jiang Hao spotted Jiang Dahai and his mother in the distance.
They approached surrounded by numerous servants.
Yet upon seeing the imposing tiger, both husband and wife turned pale and trembled nervously.
Jiang Hao patted Big Tiger on the head.
Big Tiger understood at once. He immediately lay down and lowered his head.
Jiang Hao smoothly jumped down from Big Tiger's back.
"Father, Mother, why have you come?"
Jiang Hao asked.
"Little Tiger, we heard that you rode a tiger here. It is truly unbelievable. This tiger is so intelligent?"
Seeing that the tiger truly obeyed Jiang Hao, the couple understood that this tiger was no ordinary beast.
"Father, Mother, I named him Big Tiger. Big Tiger is very intelligent and will not hurt anyone, so you need not be afraid."
"Come, touch Big Tiger."
Jiang Hao led his trembling parents before Big Tiger.
The couple truly was afraid, but they were also somewhat curious. They gently stroked Big Tiger's head.
Big Tiger also knew that the two people before him were close to Jiang Hao, so he stuck out his tongue and licked their shoes, appearing incomparably docile and affectionate.
Jiang Dahai laughed heartily. "Good, good! What an intelligent fierce tiger."
"Someone, go prepare meat for Big Tiger."
"Such a spiritual tiger must be extraordinary. Tomorrow, I will have someone build Big Tiger a house. How does that sound?"
Jiang Hao shook his head. "Father, there is no need for so much trouble. Aren't there many empty rooms in my courtyard? Just tidy one up for Big Tiger to live in."
"As for meat, though, we may need to prepare quite a bit more every day. Big Tiger's appetite is no small matter."
"Don't worry. Meat is an easy matter. Could such a vast Jiang Manor possibly let Big Tiger go hungry?"
Jiang Dahai was also rather fond of Big Tiger.
Such a fierce tiger was intelligent, yet so gentle toward them. Who would not be utterly charmed by the sight?
Was this not simply a big cat?
Seeing Big Tiger so "pampered," Jiang Hao was relieved.
Over the following days, Jiang Hao cultivated the Raging Tide Force every day.
From time to time, he also observed Big Tiger.
Unfortunately, the Fierce Tiger Fist truly made no further progress.
Jiang Hao understood that this was because his Comprehension was insufficient.
His Comprehension was not enough to support him in raising the Fierce Tiger Fist to the Major Accomplishment realm in such a short time.
Perhaps after a few years, or ten years, he could bring the Fierce Tiger Fist to Major Accomplishment.
But that would rely on the accumulation of time.
That took too long. Jiang Hao had a better method.
That was to visualize the Blood Moon and enhance his Comprehension.
In the blink of an eye, another half year passed.
Jiang Hao was now eight years old.
On this day, a rumbling sound like muffled thunder erupted from within Jiang Hao's body.
"Rumble..."
Jiang Hao opened his eyes.
"The Startling Thunder Force is finally complete!"
Excitement appeared on Jiang Hao's face.
This Startling Thunder Force had truly not been easy.
This time, Jiang Hao experienced the issue of a technique's "compatibility."
The Raging Tide Force had taken Jiang Hao merely two months to master.
But when it came to the Startling Thunder Force, it had unexpectedly taken four months.
This showed that Jiang Hao's Bone Quality did not have high compatibility with the Startling Thunder Force.
Yet despite that low compatibility, Jiang Hao had still mastered the Startling Thunder Force.
That was enough to show just how terrifying Jiang Hao's Bone Quality was.
He had mastered it by force.
Jiang Hao checked his current data.
Cultivation: Ming Jin (Initial Stage) Bone Quality: 7 Comprehension: 4.1 Spirit: 2 Fierce Tiger Fist: Minor Accomplishment Ming Jin: 160% power enhancement
After half a year of visualizing the Blood Moon, Jiang Hao's Comprehension had already exceeded 4.
Moreover, Jiang Hao had cultivated two top-tier techniques, the Raging Tide Force and the Startling Thunder Force. His Ming Jin enhancement had reached a terrifying 160%.
If Jiang Hao erupted with full force now, his combat strength would be tremendously powerful.
Although his cultivation was still at the initial stage of Ming Jin, according to his master, Jiang Hao was in no hurry at all.
He should first cultivate ten top-tier techniques. Once he had cultivated ten types of force and fused them completely into one, it would not be too late to raise his cultivation.
"Now that the Startling Thunder Force has also been mastered, I should ask Master for a third top-tier technique."
Jiang Hao rose and left the room.
"Big Tiger."
Jiang Hao called out.
"Young Master, Xi Que took Tiger Lord out for a stroll. They will probably be back soon."
Du Juan said.
Jiang Hao heard this and shook his head helplessly.
Ever since Big Tiger entered Jiang Manor, his status had risen in a straight line.
Not only did he have his own residence and specially prepared meat every day, Jiang Dahai had even hired several chefs specifically to prepare different delicacies for Big Tiger.
Furthermore, Big Tiger had been promoted to "Tiger Lord." The servants of Jiang Manor no longer feared him and even took him out for walks from time to time.
"Young Master, Tiger Lord has returned."
Very soon, Xi Que's voice rang out.
"Roar..."
With a majestic roar, Big Tiger swiftly arrived before Jiang Hao.
Looking at Big Tiger, who had practically grown a whole size fatter, Jiang Hao could barely recognize him.
"Big Tiger, you have gotten fat..."
Jiang Hao frowned.
Since entering Jiang Manor, Big Tiger seemed to have forgotten all about home.
If this continued, Big Tiger would become "useless."
"Let's go to the martial arts hall."
Jiang Hao leaped onto the tiger's back and hurried toward the martial arts hall.
"Good morning, Little Senior Brother."
"Greetings, Little Senior Brother."
"Greetings, Tiger Lord."
When they arrived at the martial arts hall, everyone was already accustomed to Big Tiger.
Some even greeted him.
This was hardly strange.
Many people in the martial arts hall practiced the Fierce Tiger Fist.
And right outside the martial arts hall was a living, breathing fierce tiger.
Many students and disciples observed Big Tiger.
As time passed, Big Tiger's status naturally rose to that of "Tiger Lord."
Even Jiang Hao, this "Little Senior Brother," received the gratitude of many people within the martial arts hall because of it.
"Master, your disciple has already mastered the Startling Thunder Force. Please teach me a third Ming Jin technique."
Upon seeing Zhao Heita, Jiang Hao directly stated his purpose.
"You have mastered the Startling Thunder Force?"
"Didn't you say before that the Startling Thunder Force was incompatible with you and that you were stuck?"
Zhao Heita was clearly somewhat surprised.
"It was incompatible, but four months have already passed. No matter how incompatible it was, I should still have been able to master the Startling Thunder Force, right?"
"..."
Zhao Heita fell silent.
Was four months slow?
Forget four months. Four years, even fourteen years—among his disciples, which one had mastered the Startling Thunder Force?
Zhao Heita knew Jiang Hao's Bone Quality was strong, but for it to be strong to such a degree was truly rather terrifying.
The Raging Tide Force had been compatible, and Jiang Hao had mastered it in only two months. That was still understandable.
But the Startling Thunder Force was clearly incompatible, yet Jiang Hao had still mastered it in only four months.
Zhao Heita had previously thought that the Startling Thunder Force would trap Jiang Hao for at least a year and a half.
But this was it? Four months?
Jiang Hao had probably forced his way through the Startling Thunder Force with sheer Bone Quality.
"Jiang Hao, your master does not have a third top-tier technique for the moment."
"However, your master will think of a way. Within a few days, I will definitely get you a third top-tier technique."
After considering it for a moment, Zhao Heita spoke.
"Sorry for the trouble, Master."
Jiang Hao was also somewhat disappointed.
Without a third top-tier technique, did that not mean he had nothing much to learn for now?
Zhao Heita truly had nothing more to teach him at present.
"Right, the Fierce Tiger Fist."
"Jiang Hao, you can take Big Tiger hunting. Seek inspiration and an opportunity amid the hunt. Perhaps you will capture a flash of inspiration and an opportunity, allowing the Fierce Tiger Fist to reach the Major Accomplishment realm!"
Zhao Heita offered a suggestion.
"Take Big Tiger hunting?"
Jiang Hao's eyes lit up.
In truth, he also knew that once the Fierce Tiger Fist had reached Minor Accomplishment, bitter practice was of little use.
It was simply impossible to reach Major Accomplishment that way.
To reach Major Accomplishment or Perfection, one had to rely on enlightenment!
Sometimes, a single flash of inspiration or a sliver of opportunity could bring understanding. That was more useful than ten or even dozens of years of bitter cultivation.
Had Zhao Heita not bitterly cultivated the Fierce Tiger Fist for forty years, only to reach Major Accomplishment?
Without grasping an opportunity or finding inspiration, did he want to improve the Fierce Tiger Fist?
It was simply impossible.
"Then fine. This disciple will take Big Tiger hunting now. Big Tiger has gotten fat lately anyway. It is time for him to get some exercise."
Jiang Hao acted as soon as he thought of it and immediately wanted to set out with Big Tiger.
"Jiang Hao, your master is worried about you going to Flying Eagle Mountain alone. But your master must go seek a third top-tier Ming Jin technique for you, so I cannot accompany you."
"Your Second Senior Sister has nothing to do recently, so let your Second Senior Sister Wen Xiang accompany you."
"Yes, Master."
Zhao Heita summoned Second Senior Sister Wen Xiang and briefly explained the matter.
Wen Xiang nodded. "Rest assured, Master. I will accompany Little Junior Brother to Flying Eagle Mountain on this trip."
"Good. Go..."
Zhao Heita was quite at ease with Wen Xiang.
Thus, Jiang Hao rode Big Tiger while Wen Xiang rode a horse. The two traveled together, swiftly leaving the city and heading toward Flying Eagle Mountain.
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