187: Misunderstanding? Misunderstanding your ancestors!

In the sky, the black dot grew larger and larger until, upon closer inspection, a majestic Giant Tiger was seen treading the wind, exuding a strong killing intent even before it got close.

The newcomer was Xia Fan.

Upon seeing that Jin Ling's wing was half-missing and blood was gushing like a spring, Xia Fan's fury immediately erupted. "How dare you treat my subordinate like this!"

"Black Serpent, your days are numbered!"

"Jin Ling!"

The Magic Cat didn't hesitate and went straight to Jin Ling. Without a word, after several flashes of light, the bleeding from Jin Ling's wing finally stopped. Then, under a verdant green light, the bones inside began to grow and reattach rapidly, and threads of flesh quickly adhered to the bones.

In just a short moment, the wound on Jin Ling's wing completely healed, and even the missing feathers were restored to their original state.

Aside from Jin Ling's slightly weakened aura, there was no sign that he had been seriously injured earlier.

"So this bird is your friend!"

The Black Serpent's eyes immediately narrowed. Sensing Xia Fan's terrifying, volcanic eruption-like aura, he felt that the opponent was not to be trifled with and hastily explained, "What just happened was a misunderstanding!"

The Black Serpent's subordinates were even more intimidated by Xia Fan's powerful pressure, instinctively retreating one by one, silent as cicadas in winter, all seeking the Black Serpent's protection. One subordinate even murmured, "No wonder that big bird didn't want to submit to our King; it turns out he has an even more formidable King."

"It seems we are in danger today."

"Who says we aren't..."

Another subordinate, witnessing the Magic Cat healing Jin Ling, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "This Cat is actually a rare support-type fierce beast!"

"Look at her just now, she only cast a few healing lights, and that big bird recovered instantly."

"This terrifying healing ability is truly impressive!"

"Exactly!"

These words resonated with the other Black Serpent subordinates, who all felt a bit envious. "I used to think that the spiritual spring our King occupied was already the best healing sacred medicine in the world, but now it seems this Cat's healing ability is even more terrifying than the spiritual spring!"

At this moment, the Black Serpent's heart was in his throat. Trembling, he faced the approaching Xia Fan and hurriedly explained, "Your Excellency, listen to me, I was just joking with this bird, it's all a misunderstanding!"

"Actually, within my territory, there's also a spiritual spring that heals injuries. If I just get some for this bird, he'll definitely recover completely."

"Please wait a moment, Your Excellency, I'll be right back!"

Before he even finished speaking, the Black Serpent actually tried to turn and slip away.

But how could Xia Fan give him that chance?

"Misunderstanding your ancestors!"

Xia Fan roared in rage, accelerating his charge towards the Black Serpent, shouting, "Die!"

Rumble—

Almost instantly, the Purple Crystal Sun Piercer erupted without warning. As the Black Serpent clumsily dodged, Xia Fan fired an Aurora Ray again, directly blocking the Black Serpent's escape route.

"Your Excellency, it's all a misunderstanding..."

At this point, the Black Serpent dared not resist. He continuously begged for mercy while dodging, but Xia Fan only attacked without replying. His tiger claws struck repeatedly, instantly tearing off large amounts of scales from the Black Serpent's body, accompanied by gushing blood.

"If I say you die, then you die!"

Boom—

In his rage, Xia Fan crippled the Black Serpent with just a few moves, but he didn't directly end his life.

Seeing that the Black Serpent temporarily had no strength to escape and could only curl up on the ground, groaning in pain, he immediately went to Jin Ling's side. "How are you? Are you alright?"

"Thank you for your concern, my King, I'm fine."

Jin Ling was somewhat overwhelmed by the unexpected favor!

It was the first time he had seen Xia Fan so enraged because of subordinates like them, and even personally defeating a powerful enemy. "With the Magic Cat's healing, I have already recovered. I just need some time to recuperate to return to peak condition."

"That's good."

Xia Fan completely relaxed, then his tiger eyes narrowed as he looked at the Black Serpent. "Since he bullied you so badly earlier, I, your King, will decide to let you personally finish him off."

"As for his flesh and blood, it will also be yours, so you can recover sooner."

"Thank you, my King!"

This time, Jin Ling truly had tears in his eyes.

He hadn't expected that this was clearly the King's spoils of war, yet he took nothing and gave it all to himself.

Thinking of the previous humiliation, Jin Ling flew up. When he landed beside the Black Serpent, he said in a cold, low voice, "I was merely asking you for some spiritual spring for healing. If you didn't give it, I wouldn't have forced my way in. But you were duplicitous; you agreed but then ambushed me from behind!"

"If not for the King's rescue, I would have died in your mouth today!"

The Black Serpent immediately wept bitterly. "Brother Bird... no, Brother Eagle, I know I was wrong. Please, Brother Eagle, be magnanimous today and spare my life!"

"From now on, I am willing to be Brother Eagle's vanguard. If Brother Eagle says east, I will never dare to go west."

"Brother Eagle, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Please, Brother Eagle, consider it!"

"Black Serpent, you can consider it in your next life."

Pfft—

In an instant, Jin Ling directly tore apart the Black Serpent's body, and his screams abruptly ceased.

He searched for a while, handed the obtained crystal to the Magic Cat, and then ate the Black Serpent's flesh raw!

He had been severely damaged in this great battle and indeed needed good nourishment, so he didn't stand on ceremony with Xia Fan.

"My King, I'm good!"

When not even the Black Serpent's bones remained, Jin Ling was satisfied. With a stronger aura, he returned to Xia Fan's side. "Thank you for saving me today, my King!"

"You have followed me for a long time; how could I treat you unfairly?"

Xia Fan shook his head. Not sensing Jin Gang's aura, he asked doubtfully, "Where is that fellow Jin Gang? Was he not with you, or..."

"Reporting, my King!"

Jin Ling's voice was full of vigor. He pointed in a direction. "Jin Gang is over there. At the time, I was being chased and dared not expose Jin Gang, so I ran in the opposite direction."

"If we go now, we should find him quickly."

"Let's go!"

Xia Fan said nothing, motioning for Jin Ling to lead the way, while he followed closely with the Magic Cat.

At this time, the Black Serpent's former subordinates, one by one, trembled and collapsed to the ground as if exhausted, exclaiming their good fortune, "They finally left!"

"It's a good thing that Tiger King didn't make things difficult for us, otherwise you and I would surely be dead."

"Indeed..."

The fierce beasts didn't know that Xia Fan was anxious about Jin Gang's condition, which was why he was in such a hurry.

After a while, Xia Fan and the others passed by the Magic Dragon Valley, but didn't bother with it for now. They quickly found Jin Gang.

He then took out the Black Snake King's poisonous gall and crystal. "Although there's a spiritual spring, it's ultimately not thorough. Take this antidote first; we can talk about anything else later."

After doing all this, Xia Fan then took the Magic Cat and Jin Gang back to the Magic Dragon Valley they had passed earlier.