Lu Qingfeng stood in the middle of the sect's training grounds, staring up at a massive demonic beast chained to a stone pillar.
It was thirty feet tall, covered in black flames, and had three glowing eyes—each one radiating pure hatred.
The disciples around him trembled.
"That's the Flame-Eyed Night Howler… a Rank 6 beast!""It devoured two inner disciples last month!""Why is Senior Lu being sent to 'observe' it alone?!"
Lu Qingfeng, meanwhile, was muttering to himself.
"Okay. Plan B. Get eaten by a demon beast. That'll definitely get me kicked out."
A voice echoed behind him.
"Senior Lu, the Sect Master says you must enlighten the beast with your profound aura."
Lu Qingfeng rolled his eyes. "Profound my butt."
He walked up to the giant creature.
"Hey! Ugly fire dog!"
The beast roared, flames crackling around its fangs. The disciples screamed and backed away.
Lu Qingfeng didn't move.
"Yeah, that's right. I'm talking to you, you overgrown barbecue accident! Come eat me! I dare you!"
The demon beast froze.
The flames around it flickered… then slowly extinguished.
It tilted its monstrous head.
Then it… bowed.
[You have subdued: Flame-Eyed Night Howler.][Bonded Beast Acquired.][Beast Title: Loyal Flame Doggo.]
"…Excuse me?" Lu Qingfeng blinked.
The massive beast rubbed its head against him like a puppy.
Everyone watching fell to their knees.
"He… he pacified it with mere words…""No… with truth!""That beast has never respected anyone before! Senior Lu's will must be divine!"
The Sect Master wept. "To tame a beast with a glare… he is not just a cultivator—he is a legend."
Lu Qingfeng:
Internally screaming."I JUST WANTED TO DIE!!"