The Empress Chose My Bride, and Now I’m Stuck with a Yandere at -9999 Affection - Chapter 63:

Chapter 63: Time to Test My Acting Skills

Only now did Jiang Xuan notice that a tiger-like giant beast with two huge fangs had somehow appeared in front of him. At this moment, the system’s scanning function activated, providing Jiang Xuan with information about the beast.

Demonic Beast Species: Wind Demon Evil Tiger

Bloodline: None

Cultivation: Peak 9th stage Earth Martial Realm

Current Favorability: -888

[System’s Friendly Reminder: The host’s charm is ineffective against low-intelligence demonic beasts. Please use other methods to deal with it.]

Peak 9th stage Earth Martial Realm? Deal with it? They expected him, a 9th stage Martial Apprentice Realm cultivator, to fight a Peak Earth Martial Realm beast? Was this a joke?

As soon as he realized the situation, Jiang Xuan immediately chose to run. Hesitation would only be disrespectful to a beast of this level.

However, the Wind Demon Evil Tiger was extremely fast. With just a flash, it blocked Jiang Xuan’s path again. Jiang Xuan quickly changed direction and continued running while communicating with the system in his mind.

“System, help me out! Can’t you see how dangerous this situation is?”

[Ding! Please calm down, host. This demonic beast suddenly appeared…]

Before the system finished speaking, Jiang Xuan already understood. “System, you mean this beast was arranged by Qing Qi? Makes sense. With a big shot like her around, there’s no way such an unexpected beast would appear unless she personally brought it here. But why? She must know my strength is far below this beast’s. That leaves only one possibility—she wants to stage a damsel-saving-heroine act. There’s definitely a setup here! System, should I cooperate and give her the chance to save me heroically?”

[Host, you misunderstood. What I meant is there seems to be something strange about this beast. Please wait a moment; I’ll start analyzing it.]

“By the time you’re done analyzing, the flower will have wilted. What’s strange about it? It’s obvious it’s under Qing Qi’s control. System, your observation skills need serious improvement. Qing Qi is probably hiding somewhere, waiting to save me at the right moment. It seems like I’m not actually in danger. As long as I’m on the verge of danger, she’ll appear to save me. In that case, I’ll use this beast to try the ‘Nurturing the Blade’ technique from the Drawing Blade Manual we discussed earlier.”

“System, no need to persuade me. My mind is made up. Just watch me show the results of my training.”

“But… aside from your training results, you haven’t even practiced ‘Nurturing the Blade’ yet. More importantly… haven’t you realized? Where’s your sword?”

“Kidding me? My wooden sword, I always kept it…” Jiang Xuan froze mid-sentence, finally realizing that in his rush to run, he had left the wooden sword on the hillside. This was awkward.

Snapping back to reality, Jiang Xuan continued running. Now, he was multitasking—running, dodging the Wind Demon Evil Tiger’s attacks, and communicating with the system.

“System, I misunderstood you. At times like this, I still need you. Didn’t you say there’s something strange about the Wind Demon Evil Tiger? Hurry up and analyze it! I can’t hold out much longer. Its attacks are becoming harder to dodge. Damn it, what is Qing Qi doing? Does she really have to wait until I’m seriously injured before she saves me? That’s too much!”

As Jiang Xuan became increasingly frustrated, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He gathered spiritual energy into his feet and instantly increased his speed, outpacing the Wind Demon Evil Tiger. After a short while, he completely shook off the beast.

When he could no longer see the Wind Demon Evil Tiger, Jiang Xuan finally stopped and let out a long sigh of relief.

He thought to himself, [In the end, I still had to rely on myself. Looks like my training really paid off. A 9th stage Martial Apprentice Realm cultivator escaping from a Peak Earth Martial Realm beast—this alone is enough to amaze everyone.]

Feeling more and more impressed with himself, Jiang Xuan entered the system’s mind space.

“System, have you finished analyzing it? Although it doesn’t matter anymore, I escaped on my own strength. I waited so long, and Qing Qi still didn’t show up to save me. What a waste of opportunity!”

…

Meanwhile, in front of the small wooden hut, a massive Earth Dragon emerged from the hillside, looking around confusedly as if searching for something. Hidden nearby, Qing Qi wore a bewildered expression.

She muttered to herself, “I only left for a bit to train the beast to be more obedient. How come Young Master Jiang is gone? He didn’t even take his wooden sword. Where could he have gone?”

Back to Jiang Xuan, inside the mind space, the long-silent system finally responded.

[Ding! Analysis complete. The Wind Demon Evil Tiger is under control, showing traces of a spatial formation. It’s being controlled by a creature called a Parasitic Spider.

Species: Parasitic Spider

Cultivation: 1st stage Martial Warrior Realm

Bloodline: None

Current Favorability: -666

System’s Friendly Reminder: This demonic beast has the ability to control minds. Please exercise caution.]

“Seriously, System, your analysis efficiency is way too low. And the important part isn’t the spider. The important part is that I escaped by relying on my strength! Don’t you think it’s impressive that I, a 9th stage Martial Apprentice Realm cultivator, managed to escape from a Peak Earth Martial Realm beast? Sigh, what a pity I didn’t have my wooden sword with me. Otherwise, I’d have shown you a great performance.”

…

Just then, Jiang Xuan felt the ground shake violently. Instinctively, he leaped into the air.

A massive Earth Dragon burst out of the ground where he had been standing moments before.

Seeing the Earth Dragon appear, the system immediately provided information with remarkable speed.

Demonic Beast Species: Red Armored Earth Dragon

Bloodline: Sub-Dragon Bloodline

Cultivation: 9th stage Earth Martial Realm

Current Favorability: 0

[System’s Friendly Reminder: Creatures with Sub-Dragon Bloodlines have innate advantages, and their combat power far exceeds that of ordinary species.]

Another 9th stage Earth Martial Realm beast? Hearing this information, Jiang Xuan was completely stunned.

At that moment, the Wind Demon Evil Tiger also slowly emerged behind him.

Now, Jiang Xuan was surrounded by two demonic beasts, and he thought to himself, [No way? I’m just a 9th stage Martial Apprentice Realm weakling, and you’re sending two 9th stage Earth Martial Realm beasts against me? Oh, and don’t forget that tiny Parasitic Spider. One against three? Isn’t Qing Qi giving me a bit too much credit? Should I start yelling for help now?]