Black Fiend came up to the group and let out a soft breath, his imposing aura instantly washing outward like a tide.
Everyone involuntarily took a step back, exposing Shi Hao, who had been eagerly enjoying the spectacle.
"We meet again, Shi Hao."
Shi Hao took those words as a simple greeting and thought nothing of them.
He smiled and nodded, circling the black tiger a few times and clicking his tongue in admiration.
"This black tiger looked incredibly imposing from a distance back then. Up close, he really is magnificent."
"Looks like I'll have to find myself an imposing tiger to ride someday!"
"I wonder if I'll run into one in the Hundred Broken Mountains."
Seeing the wonder and admiration in Shi Hao's eyes, the black tiger could not help raising his head, conveniently ignoring the way Shi Hao swallowed.
Sitting cross-legged on the black tiger's back, Li Dao could not help curling his lips at Shi Hao's words, inexplicably reminded of a certain lion being raised as an ingredient.
The Heaven Mending Pavilion disciples watching from a safe distance all breathed sighs of relief when they saw that the black tiger had not attacked Shi Hao.
Xiao Tian also came to Shi Hao's side. Reverence shone in his eyes as he addressed Li Dao solemnly. "My name is Xiao Tian. We met at the trial grounds last time, but I still don't know your name, senior brother."
Li Dao naturally recognized Xiao Tian. He glanced at his forehead and felt a little disappointed to find no magnificent bumps rising there.
Still, sensing Xiao Tian's anticipation, he said mildly, "My name is Li Zizai. I'll be in charge of your trip to the Hundred Broken Mountains."
Xiao Tian mulled the name over several times. Just as he was about