Chapter 102: Provocation

The wild wolf fled to the manor’s gate, only to find the main entrance tightly shut, with just a side door slightly ajar.

Outside that side door, a long queue had already formed.

Within the line were all manner of bizarre birds and beasts—five-legged deformed birds, monsters with two tails—but not a single human among them.

The wild wolf slipped in at the back of the line, tucking its tail and sitting down.

Immediately, many of the creatures turned to size up the newcomer, eyeing this fresh competitor.

"Hey, isn’t that the self-proclaimed fierce king, Lord Wild Wolf? Why aren’t you trying to rule and dominate now? Instead, you come to join us worthless ones, seeking refuge under this master of the manor?" a three-legged pheasant exclaimed in surprise.

"Who’s speaking so boldly, daring to claim the title of fierce king?" a white ox asked in disbelief.

A colorful, two-tailed leopard shook its head mockingly. "Ha! It’s only fooling the ignorant, stupid bipeds below. With its nature, whether it can even get through this gate is debatable."

The wild wolf seethed with anger but, for some reason, dared not utter a word in reply.

At that moment, Lin Zhongqing arrived and saw the crowd. She lowered her raised sword slightly.

Though proud, she was not foolish; in this situation, launching an attack recklessly could be seen as a provocation against the entire group.

Without a full understanding, she certainly would not act thoughtlessly.

"Speak of the devil, a biped really did show up," the three-legged pheasant glanced at Lin Zhongqing again.

"Let me see, let me see..." the long line stirred with excitement.

"Wow, it’s real. Have you ever seen another biped here before?"

"No, they only exist in that filthy world. How could they appear here?"

"It looks perfect—spiritually complete, refined in form, with wings even. It might catch the master’s eye," some beasts whispered.

"Never thought those filthy, lowly bipeds could evolve such outstanding individuals," some birds clicked their tongues in amazement.

Lin Zhongqing felt ashamed and furious. In the past, being the focus of attention was a source of pride.

Now, somehow, those gazes felt like they were examining a delicate porcelain or a beautiful painting.

Yes, these disgusting creatures regarded her as a mere gift!

"Calm down," Oriental Unity soothed in time. "The situation is unclear. We cannot act rashly. Although we can defeat most of them, we cannot take on all."

"Damn it! I will slaughter them all sooner or later!" Lin Zhongqing swore silently.

By now, the wild wolf had settled down and, with a gleam in its eyes, sneered at Lin Zhongqing: "What’s wrong? Why don’t you strike?"

"You wanted to wipe us out, didn’t you? I’m sitting right here, motionless, waiting for you to kill me!"

"Don’t worry, no one in this line will help me. Go ahead and try."

Lin Zhongqing’s fair face tightened. In all these years, she had never faced such blatant provocation!

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