The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 421

"Beauty, I didn't do anything! I was just asking the fox spirit questions!" Daniel hurried to explain.

"Is that right? Were you just 'asking questions'? Looks to me like you were flirting with her."

"If you're jealous, Beauty, you're welcome to flirt with me too! I wouldn't reject you," Daniel said with a sly smile.

"Scumbag!" said Beauty, her voice dripping with disdain. Then, fiercely: "You've got three minutes. If you don't find the Tiger King, you lose! And then, you'll have to kneel before Soldier, headbutt the ground, and call him 'grandpa.' I wonder what you'll do then, country boy?"

At that moment:

"Roarrrr!"

A tiger's roar resounded suddenly. Hearing it, Soldier’s legs went weak, and he sat down hard on the ground, creating an unmistakable wet patch. At the same time, an acrid smell filled the air.

The nearby undergrowth began to stir, and a tiger, larger than an elephant and golden, approached with definitive steps.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The Tiger King was approaching. With every step, the ground trembled violently, as if a minor earthquake had struck.

Lily took one look at the Tiger King and hurriedly hid behind Daniel. It was obvious; she feared the Spirit Animal.

In front of Daniel, he could feign toughness, but in front of the Tiger King, the pretense crumbled. After all, a Spirit Animal was still an animal—one capable of devouring humans.

As Soldier shook his head and retreated, he spoke: "Country boy, just a moment ago you called the Tiger King a big house cat. If that’s true, rubbing its head should be no problem. If you’re so skilled, go ahead and rub the Tiger King’s head! See if it won’t bite your head off!"

"It is a big cat! Just a pat on its head. What could be easier than that?"

With those words, Daniel strolled casually toward the Tiger King.

As she watched, Beauty was struck with fear. She quickly warned him, "Country boy, stop right there! Have you lost your mind? That’s the Tiger King; its jaws are bigger than your head. Don’t be careless; it might just eat you up!"