When Yang Huai and the Rockfolk Tribe warriors left the valley, a furtive figure appeared before the Mountain Giant Bear.
The Mountain Giant Bear opened its eyes, wariness in their depths as it looked at the red-robed Daoist before it.
Flame Daoist gazed at the Mountain Giant Bear with a smile.
"Big bear, I know you're quite intelligent and can understand what I'm saying. Do you want to gain freedom like that spirit fox?"
There was temptation in his voice.
Yet the Mountain Giant Bear was not as excited as he had imagined. It merely stared at him with its bear eyes before speaking after a moment.
"Human, what do you want?"
"Don't be afraid. I'm a good person too!"
Flame Daoist said with a smile.
"If I can set you free and let you return to the mountains, what will you give me in return?"
He had heard earlier that this Mountain Giant Bear had good things in its den.
The Mountain Giant Bear rolled its eyes, turned around, and ignored Flame Daoist completely.
Flame Daoist raised his brows at the sight and asked.
"What do you mean by that? Why are you pointing your backside at this poor Daoist?"
The Mountain Giant Bear still ignored him. Flame Daoist was nearly angered crooked-nosed and was about to curse when the Mountain Giant Bear's muffled voice reached him.
"Stinking Daoist, don't try to sweet-talk me. Lord Bear will never believe your tricks. I know you humans are full of schemes!"
"I'm full of schemes?"
Flame Daoist was angered into laughter. He had rarely been moved by such kindness and wanted to send the other party away, yet it did not appreciate his goodwill.
Recalling the attitudes those spirit beasts had shown Yang Huai, he secretly gritted his teeth and asked