Mighty and Fierce

The closer they got to Luo Family Village, the more people they encountered.

When Zhuang Hong and the other two entered Luo Family Village, they found it incredibly lively.

It was like a tourist attraction during the holidays.

Most of them had come drawn by its reputation, all wanting to see what the so-called Thousand Shadow White Dragon actually was.

Liu Yueling and Xiang Dongping were extremely excited. They wandered around Luo Family Village, looking here and there.

Luo Family Village was not large, and they quickly covered the whole place, yet they saw no sign of the so-called Thousand Shadow White Dragon.

Only after Liu Yueling bought some candy from an older woman did she ask, "Auntie, why haven't we seen the Thousand Shadow White Dragon?"

The older woman chuckled and pointed outside Luo Family Village. "It's in a small courtyard over there. Just follow the crowd and you'll find it. Oh, and just watch from nearby. Don't get too close—it's dangerous, and it might bite you if you're careless. It's vicious. Really vicious."

Highly interested, Liu Yueling headed toward the small courtyard where the Thousand Shadow White Dragon was located.

Before long, the three saw a shabby little courtyard. A dense crowd had gathered around it, eagerly watching the spectacle.

"Hahaha!"

Bursts of laughter rang out from time to time, accompanied by countless whistles.

From the look of things, it was less like monster hunting and more like watching a circus act.

"Hahaha, I told you no one could take down the Thousand Shadow White Dragon. Look, another powerful warrior has returned in defeat."

"The person who made a move just now seemed to be Swift Wind Sword Xiao Luohong, right? His fast swordsmanship was truly impressive, but he couldn't even touch the Thousand Shadow White Dragon."

"This is interesting. I want to go up and try too, but I'm afraid of embarrassing myself. Better forget it."

"Ha, you just don't have the money! One tael of silver per attempt isn't cheap. Tsk, tsk, Luo Family Village has made a fortune off the Thousand Shadow White Dragon."

"Two days ago, I saw a warrior who seemed to be one of the ten strongest go up and give it a try. He still failed. If you ask me, nobody can handle this Thousand Shadow White Dragon."

"It's pretty entertaining to watch them go up full of confidence, only to leave with their heads hanging low."

As Zhuang Hong approached the courtyard, he sensed a faint trace of a Void Spirit within. He could not help thinking, Just as I expected, it really is a Void Spirit. But this Void Spirit's aura is extremely weak...

He immediately activated Dimensional Sight and looked into the courtyard.

When he clearly saw the Thousand Shadow White Dragon's true appearance, he fell silent.

"This is ridiculous..."

With their exceptional skills, Liu Yueling and Xiang Dongping successfully squeezed through the crowd, with Zhuang Hong following behind them.

Once Liu Yueling reached the front, she eagerly looked toward the small courtyard.

What greeted her eyes was a white puppy. Its fluffy fur made it look round and plump as it guarded the courtyard entrance, barking fiercely at the crowd in an adorably ferocious manner.

"Woof woof woof!"

Liu Yueling froze. Pointing at the puppy, she asked someone beside her, "Um... that's the legendary Thousand Shadow White Dragon?"

Seeing her expression, the person immediately burst out laughing. "That's right. That's the Thousand Shadow White Dragon famed across the entire Anlan Continent. Surprised? Hahaha! When I first came here after hearing about it, I was stunned too. Who would've thought the legendary, invincible Thousand Shadow White Dragon would look like this? It doesn't even seem fiercer than the little mutt I keep at home."

Xiang Dongping's expression also turned strange. He had imagined all kinds of majestic and imposing forms for the Thousand Shadow White Dragon, but this was the one thing he had never expected. For a moment, he began to question his life.

He asked in confusion, "Why do all the rumors outside say the Thousand Shadow White Dragon is a mighty and fierce monster?"

The man smiled mysteriously. "When I go back, I'll say the same thing."

Liu Yueling and Xiang Dongping were instantly speechless.

Thinking about it, that was indeed true. If they said the Thousand Shadow White Dragon, famous throughout the land, was a little puppy, probably no one would believe them.

The man added, "And don't underestimate it just because it doesn't look like much. If you really fight it, you won't be its match. If you don't believe me, you can register over there. One tael of silver per try."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone impatiently signed up and stepped forward.

It was a burly man covered in muscles, radiating an extraordinary aura. He looked extremely powerful.

Xiang Dongping said, "He looks formidable, but he's merely a Secret Sea Warrior who has just entered the ranks."

After stepping forward, the burly man did not immediately deal with the puppy. Instead, he cupped his fists toward the people around him and greeted them in a booming voice. "Greetings, heroes and great men. I am Zhu Sanguang of Lingjiang City, a warrior. They say this little dog is incomparably powerful, but I don't believe it. I suspect this is merely a scheme to deceive everyone and rake in money. I paid to come up and test whether it truly is as miraculous as the legends claim, and to expose the truth for everyone. Please bear witness."

"Good!"

The moment he finished, the crowd erupted in cheers.

Zhuang Hong also remained still at the side. He wanted to see how this Void Spirit would deal with a warrior.

After speaking, Zhu Sanguang rubbed his hands together, strode forward, and walked toward the small courtyard.

Seeing someone about to barge into the courtyard, the puppy immediately began barking furiously. "Woof woof woof!"

But neither its posture nor its barking carried the slightest intimidation.

When one was weak, even anger looked adorable, becoming nothing more than a source of amusement for others.

Zhu Sanguang suddenly accelerated, spreading his large hands as he pounced on the puppy. To his surprise, he grabbed only air. The puppy darted out from between his legs and bit him on the butt.

"Ah~"

Zhu Sanguang cried out in pain, covering the sore spot with one hand as he sprang up.

"Hahaha!"

The onlookers burst into laughter, making Zhu Sanguang flush crimson with embarrassment. Enraged by humiliation, he turned and pounced again. Yet no matter how he lunged, the puppy easily dodged him before turning around to bite him again.

Liu Yueling and Xiang Dongping watched the absurd scene, both feeling that something was off.

Zhuang Hong, however, saw it clearly. The puppy was incredibly fast, but it had still been caught once or twice while circling Zhu Sanguang. Yet its special spatial nature allowed it to slip into another space at any moment, leaving Zhu Sanguang grasping at nothing.

To the crowd, it looked as though they had only caught the puppy's afterimage.

Zhuang Hong murmured, "No wonder it's called the Thousand Shadow White Dragon..."

Zhu Sanguang's defenses were decent in Zhuang Hong's eyes, but Zhu Sanguang's constitution was different from Zhuang Hong's. Before a puppy that could freely travel through space, he was as defenseless as if he wore no protection at all. With a casual swipe, it could tear him open from within.

Hearing Zhuang Hong's words, Liu Yueling said in surprise, "This little dog really is impressive."

As she spoke, Zhu Sanguang was clawed in the hind leg. He let out a miserable scream and crashed heavily to the ground, drawing another wave of laughter from the crowd.

When Zhu Sanguang saw the puppy preparing to bite him again, he scrambled and rolled out of the circle.

Sure enough, once he moved far away from the small courtyard, the puppy stopped pursuing him. It returned to the courtyard entrance, squatted there, and warily watched the crowd.

"Woof woof woof!"

No sooner had the burly man left than another expert impatiently jumped out. "Let me fight it. I suspect that Zhu Sanguang was hired to put on an act too."

Zhu Sanguang said, "Bullshit!"

Xiang Dongping smiled. "This man is a Sky Bridge Warrior. His strength is not bad—he might even be able to trade a few moves with me. Let's see how he deals with that little dog."

The warrior who stepped out this time was indeed far stronger than Zhu Sanguang, but he still could not touch the puppy. In the end, he was clawed and injured before leaving.

After two more people failed in succession, Xiang Dongping frowned deeply. He did not think the others who had stepped up were fools. There had to be something strange about that puppy.

After considering it, he immediately took out one tael of silver and stepped forward. "Let me try!"

Liu Yueling moved closer to Zhuang Hong and asked, "Do you think he can do it?"

Zhuang Hong shook his head. "No."

Liu Yueling asked again, "What about you? Can you catch it?"

"I can."

"Why does it return to the courtyard entrance every time? It seems like there's something inside it wants to protect."

Zhuang Hong shook his head. "I don't know."

While Zhuang Hong and Liu Yueling spoke, Xiang Dongping had already made his move. He first quietly approached the puppy. When it charged toward him, he suddenly kicked off the ground.

Dirt and sand sprayed into the air as he shot forward, pouncing at the puppy.

His eyes narrowed as he stared intently at it. The instant he drew near, both hands shot out.

The move was swift and fierce. Filled with confidence, he thought, Got you, little mutt!

Yet just as he thought he could seize the puppy in one grab, his hands passed through its body, and the puppy's figure vanished from his sight.

Xiang Dongping's pupils shrank sharply. "How is that possible..."

The next moment, an intense pain shot through his leg. He immediately turned his gaze toward his rear flank and saw that the puppy had already sunk its teeth into his thigh.

"Hahaha!"

A wave of laughter erupted around him, making Xiang Dongping's face turn bright red. At once, the pain from the bite no longer seemed like anything at all.