131: Chapter 131 Even the God of Beast Taming couldn't save us.

The alarm at the stadium alerted the City Defense Bureau.

Liu Zhanxing led the team in person. Although his beast was also affected, he was unharmed. Under his command, the escaped beasts were quickly brought under control and locked up again.

As the first to notice that something was wrong, the three members of the War Wolf Squad were naturally granted an audience with Liu Zhanxing.

"You mean to say that the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon suddenly screamed, its scales shattered, and it sprayed a large amount of blood, infecting other beasts?" Liu Zhanxing asked.

"That is correct." Chen Danian nodded.

Liu Zhanxing looked at the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon with a solemn expression.

At this moment, the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon's massive body lay on the lawn. Blood had stained the grass a deep crimson, and its entire body looked as if it had just been fished out of blood—it was covered in gore, its skin withered, and its scales completely shattered.

Its breath was weak, but its belly rose and fell rapidly as it struggled with all its might to pump blood.

The situation... it was not looking good.

"Vice General Liu, you must save this Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon as soon as possible. If it dies, it will be a loss for Ningyang City!" Chen Danian urged.

"And my Blazing Fire Crow, it's in a similar condition. It's dying." Yang Juan held a glass case, her face covered in tears.

Liu Zhanxing said, "Don't worry. I have already invited the nearest Senior Cultivator over. I believe there will be results soon."

Upon hearing this, the three of them felt slightly more at ease.

At this moment, a "clack, clack, clack" sound came from outside the door. As they looked toward the source of the noise, they saw Zhang Erniu, supported by Doll Girl, hobbling over with a crutch. The clacking sound was the crutch hitting the floor.

The moment Zhang Erniu saw Liu Zhanxing, she rushed over, grabbed his collar, and asked, "Vice General Liu, where is my Dalong? How is Dalong doing?"

"See for yourself," Liu Zhanxing shook his head. "The situation is not good. Prepare yourself mentally."

Zhang Erniu and Doll Girl turned their heads to look, and upon seeing the state of the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon, they both let out horrified screams.

"H-how could this happen? Is it still alive?" Doll Girl covered her mouth, her face full of shock.

"Dalong, my Dalong..." Zhang Erniu was streaming with tears and snot. She looked as if she had lost her pillar of support, swaying unsteadily, ready to collapse at any moment.

Seeing the two of them, the three members of the War Wolf Squad felt a sense of sorrow and lowered their heads in dejection.

"Don't worry either," Liu Zhanxing comforted them. "The Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon is not dead yet. In an emergency, we must act accordingly. I have already invited the nearest Senior Cultivator here, and they will definitely be able to heal it."

Hearing this, the two from the Rongrong Group finally perked up a bit and looked over.

Just then, a soldier ran over.

"Report! Senior Cultivator Wu Guifang has arrived." The soldier said.

"Quick, invite her in!"

Before Liu Zhanxing could even speak, the two from the Rongrong Group and the three from the War Wolf Squad all shouted.

Liu Zhanxing nodded as well.

Soon, a woman in her forties wearing a white lab coat walked over. Her expression was gloomy, and she was followed by five assistants also wearing white lab coats.

"It's Master Wu!"

"Master Wu, please save our beasts!"

"Master Wu, my..."

The people from the Rongrong Group and the War Wolf Squad rushed over, but to their surprise, Wu Guifang bypassed them and walked straight up to Liu Zhanxing, demanding with a dark face:

"Liu Zhanxing, don't you know that this is a critical period for researching the antidote?"

"Calling me out rashly—what if it delays the development of the antidote? What if someone else researches it first? Can you bear the responsibility for that loss?"

This barrage of questioning instantly chilled the excited hearts of those present, and their expressions froze.

Liu Zhanxing frowned, but still maintained the necessary courtesy, saying, "Master Wu, I am very sorry to disturb you."

"However, the Cultivation Department has regulations. In cases of major injury incidents, when the City Defense Bureau has no other choice, we are permitted to interrupt a Senior Cultivator's research and cultivation. Please understand."

"But rest assured, I will record this duty in the files. Regardless of whether the treatment is successful or not, I will add at least 3 contribution points for you. Your efforts will not go unacknowledged in the slightest."

Hearing this, Wu Guifang's expression softened slightly. "Fine. Since you've said as much, where are the patients? Let me take a look."

Yang Juan hurriedly squeezed over, holding the heavy glass case, and pleaded, "Master Wu, please look at my beast, will you? It's dying, please save it, Master Wu!"

Upon seeing the unfamiliar Blazing Fire Crow, a flash of surprise crossed Wu Guifang's eyes. "What species is this? Why have I never seen it before?"

"It's a Blazing Fire Crow, an evolved new species of Fire Crow, Extraordinary quality..."

Upon hearing the word "Extraordinary," Wu Guifang lost all interest. As a dignified Senior Cultivator, the lowest-level beast she handled was a Lord-tier.

Extraordinary?

It didn't even qualify to be looked at by her.

Wu Guifang waved her hand dismissively and said, "It's just Extraordinary; a few of my students can heal it. Ahao, Aliang, you two handle the treatment."

"Yes." The two assistants stepped forward and took the glass case away without further ado.

"Commander Rongrong, the beast that had the incident is yours, right? Where is it?" Wu Guifang asked.

Zhang Erniu pointed in the direction behind Wu Guifang and said, "Over there, that's it. Master Wu, I'm counting on you this time. You must save my Dalong."

Wu Guifang lifted her chin and said confidently, "That goes without saying. Although the evolution of your beast was unsuccessful before, as for the skill of healing, I consider myself second in Ningyang City—no one dares to claim to be first."

Zhang Erniu gave an awkward smile upon hearing this.

Doll Girl stepped in to save the situation, saying, "Yes, yes, we are counting on you, Master Wu."

Wu Guifang then turned her head to look behind her, wanting to see what the beast that had been specifically praised at the meeting looked like.

As soon as she turned around, a mountain that seemed to be made of flesh and blood appeared in her line of sight. A strong smell of blood and a gory scene, accompanied by a fierce and ancient aura, rushed towards her.

Caught off guard, Wu Guifang took two steps back and only steadied herself when Doll Girl caught her.

"Master Wu, are you alright?" Doll Girl asked.

"I'm fine, I just lost my footing."

After all, Wu Guifang was a long-established Senior Cultivator with rich experience and strong mental fortitude; she recovered from her brief shock.

She walked up to the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon and stepped into the viscous pool of blood. A flash of disgust crossed Wu Guifang's eyes, but she immediately performed a complex Spirit Probing Hand to begin sensing the condition of the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon's body.

The two from the Rongrong Group, the three from the War Wolf Squad, and Liu Zhanxing all held their breath, not daring to exhale, fearing that one careless move would disturb this Senior Cultivator.

Ten minutes later.

Wu Guifang withdrew her hand.

"How is it?" Doll Girl asked.

"What materials are needed? I'll have someone bring them up immediately." Zhang Erniu pressed.

Liu Zhanxing said nothing, but cast a look of anticipation.

The Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon was currently a second-tier beast below the top powerhouses of Ningyang City, even more powerful than the beasts of the leaders of battle groups like Green Wind and Earth.

If things went smoothly, once the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon stepped into the Monarch tier, Ningyang City would surely gain another fierce warrior.

If it died because of this Blood Refining Monster, it would be such a pity.

Wu Guifang shook her head and said, "It is at the end of its rope. Even the god of beast taming could not save it. You might as well prepare for the funeral."

Boom—

Zhang Erniu's body swayed, and she was steadied by Doll Girl.

At the same time, the Blazing Fire Crow, which had been examined, was also declared to be at its end by Wu Guifang's two students, just like the Sky-Shattering Fire Dragon.

Yang Juan burst into tears with a "waa."

Liu Zhanxing looked unwilling to give up and asked, "Is there really no way? You haven't even tried yet!"

Wu Guifang's mind was entirely on the antidote for the blood toxin, and she did not want to waste time here with them, so she said with a displeased look:

"Try? It has bled dry, its muscles have dissolved, and its blood vessels and organs are full of toxic blood. How am I supposed to try?"

"Besides, are you the Breeder or am I the Breeder? If you don't understand, don't spout nonsense."

"What I hate most is you laypeople giving pointers blindly when you don't understand. If a beast dies, it dies; just cultivate another one. You're wasting my time."

After finishing, Wu Guifang turned and left. Her two students, seeing this, casually shoved the glass case toward Yang Juan and chased after their teacher.

The glass case was not large but was quite heavy. With the Blazing Fire Crow inside, its weight was no less than a rock of the same size crashing down.

In her grief, Yang Juan did not notice the glass case falling. The others saw it and all revealed expressions of panic.

"Watch out!"

"Get out of the way!"

Yang Juan looked up only after it was too late, and what met her eyes was a sharp corner of the glass case.

It's over...

Just as the glass case was about to hit, a slender, fair hand suddenly appeared and caught the corner.

"Careful." Chen Qing caught the glass case with one hand and said to Yang Juan indifferently.

"Ah! Aren't you that..." Doll Girl recognized Chen Qing, and her expression suddenly became excited. "Could it be, could it be that he is here?"

Chen Qing did not answer but looked into the distance. Everyone followed her gaze.

Wu Guifang was originally about to leave, but seeing the strange behavior of the group, she also inexplicably turned her head and looked in the direction they were watching.

Who on earth could make these people so excited?