Chapter 115: The Storm Eagle with a Backbone!
The Ziyun Storm Eagle was too intelligent, so much so that it had already begun reacting.
It didn't know that Yuan Bao had a stronger teacher behind him. After all, everything here was unfamiliar to it and not worthy of trust, so it could only rely on its own judgment.
It had been captured by the four-star Dou Wang's flying secret technique beside Yao Yue. With both Jiang Lin and Yuan Bao's combined strength not matching that of the four-star Dou Wang, the Storm Eagle simply didn't believe Jiang Lin could defeat the Dou Wang.
Therefore, from the information it could process, the only breakthrough point was the "first-tier" aura of Yao Yue!
The Storm Eagle was very intelligent, especially after Jiang Lin used the Ziyun Wings on it. After absorbing the soul energy sealed within the wings, it had gained a basic understanding of the surrounding people's speech.
Running might not be an option against the Dou Wang who had a flying combat skill. The distance needed to be increased for the Storm Eagle to fully activate the Ziyun Wings and shake off the four-star Dou Wang. This situation required a hostage, and Yao Yue was a perfect target.
The Storm Eagle understood the importance of Yao Yue.
At first, Jiang Lin thought the Storm Eagle was playing him. But when Yao Yue released the Storm Eagle, it didn't immediately flee. Instead, it slyly ran toward Yao Yue, making its target clear. Jiang Lin realized it—everyone was being toyed with by a single eagle!
The Storm Eagle had a strong sense of revenge. If it weren't for Jiang Lin and Yuan Bao having a powerful teacher and strong backing, the Storm Eagle's current choice was undoubtedly the right course of action. "Capture the leader first." The Storm Eagle's cunning was almost beyond the traditional image of magical beasts.
Screech!
The sudden change stunned everyone, followed by panic. The surrounding guards wanted to rush over to rescue Princess Yao Yue, who was being held by the Storm Eagle's claws, but the Storm Eagle spread its wings, using its single talon to lock Yao Yue's neck and lifted her as a shield, pushing the surrounding guards back.
The sharp eagle claws were firmly gripping the delicate neck of the petrified Yao Yue. With the Storm Eagle's second-tier magical beast physique, its iron-like talons could snap Yao Yue's neck instantly, as she only had the cultivation of a Dou Shi! The Storm Eagle, in a majestic eagle pose, lifted Princess Yao Yue's neck and stood on top of the sedan, coldly staring down at the fearful human guards and bystanders below.
"Beast! Let go of the princess!" Yao Bai, still focused on Yuan Bao, turned around at the commotion, and upon seeing the scene, his eyes widened in anger. He immediately shouted, attempting to strike the Storm Eagle, but upon seeing Yao Yue, pale and hanging from the eagle's talons, he hesitated.
Eagle claws were different from human hands. Even if he could instantly kill the Storm Eagle, the eagle's claws could still retract in a controlled manner, piercing or crushing Princess Yao Yue's neck!
"Madness! Madness! The guards and the princess are being played by the Storm Eagle!"
"How crazy! How can there be such a cunning magical beast in this world?!"
"Protect the princess! Hurry and save her, or we'll all be implicated!"
The onlookers and the guards near Princess Yao Yue were almost losing it. Who knew that a magical beast, usually so straightforward, would use such tricks?! If it were a fifth or sixth-tier magical beast, it would be normal to be so clever, but this was a second-tier beast, showing such a crafty mind?
The Storm Eagle, who had been a loyal companion just a moment ago, was now gripping Princess Yao Yue, pushing the guards back and making the Dou Wang guard hesitate to act. The eagle now stood on the sedan, holding Yao Yue like a trophy, glaring at the surroundings with a cold, almost predatory gaze, no longer the meek, submissive creature it had been.
Screech!
The Storm Eagle's frantic cry forced all human guards back, its sharp eyes locked on Yao Bai's movements, making it clear to him that he couldn't escape the eagle's gaze and would be unable to save Princess Yao Yue.
Yao Bai, in anger, turned to Yuan Bao's behind and shouted, "Quick, tell your damn Storm Eagle to stop!!"
Yuan Bao, stunned by the sight of the regal Storm Eagle holding Princess Yao Yue, froze for a moment when he heard Yao Bai's words. He looked at Jiang Lin with surprise.
Jiang Lin felt a headache coming on, but he couldn't help but raise his hands in a shrug, giving a wry smile, "Didn't the Guard Captain just say that wasn't my Storm Eagle?"
As soon as Jiang Lin said that, the entire place fell into an eerie silence.
The onlookers exchanged strange glances, with some people's expressions shifting.
Yao Bai paused upon hearing Jiang Lin's words. Yes, it wasn't his Storm Eagle. How could he stop it?
"Go to hell! I'll tell you to stop!" Yao Bai flushed with anger at Jiang Lin's words, his fury increasing.
"Guard Captain, swearing isn't appropriate," Jiang Lin's gaze sharpened slightly as he looked at Yao Bai, then smiled and said, "Look, your temper is too violent. You've scared your own Storm Eagle."
The moment Jiang Lin finished speaking, the Storm Eagle's wings flickered with purple light. Its three to four-meter wings instantly spread out, and with everyone's wary gaze, it grabbed Princess Yao Yue's neck and flew into the air.
"Princesses' necks aren't as tough as ours. If you keep saying the wrong thing and provoke your Storm Eagle, it looks like it was your eagle that grabbed the princess. You'll have to take responsibility. You can't just push your eagle onto us regular people," Jiang Lin said, looking calmly at Yao Bai while watching the Storm Eagle lift Princess Yao Yue into the air.
Yuan Bao secretly gave Jiang Lin a thumbs-up, as the Storm Eagle's "Mission Impossible" move, feigning trust and then pinning Yao Yue under its claws, had placed Yao Bai in a difficult spot.
"You!!" Yao Bai saw the Storm Eagle, its claws holding a now-pale Princess Yao Yue, flying into the sky. His heart raced with urgency. He wanted to chase after them but heard Jiang Lin's calm voice again, "Guard Captain, do you want to provoke your Storm Eagle again? Eagle claws aren't like human hands. When a person dies instantly, their hands won't retract, but eagle claws will. If you think our princess's neck is tough enough, then go ahead and try catching your Storm Eagle to rescue our princess."
Jiang Lin kept saying "your Storm Eagle" and "our princess," which infuriated Yao Bai but left him helpless.
Especially when Jiang Lin said that the eagle's claws would retract upon death, it not only caused Yao Bai to hesitate but also made some hidden strong individuals feel conflicted.
"That's your Storm Eagle!"
"Nonsense! It's clearly yours!"
(END CHAPTER)
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