The entire Gunderson family exploded into a frenzy when they saw Jared returning on the Blazing Tiger, and they quickly gathered around. to check the beast out.
No one expected Jared to have the capability to tame the Blazing Tiger and make it his mount. After all, no one from the Eight Major Secret Realms was capable of accomplishing such a feat.
In fact, even a low-grade demon beast was impossible to subdue. “Mr. Chance, how on earth did you subdue this Blazing Tiger? I’m sure it’s more powerful than you, asked Wayne curiously.
Of course, Jared would not reveal the truth, so he lied, “I’m not sure, either. All I know is that this Blazing Tiger started running when it saw me as if it feared me.”
As if knowing something the others didn’t, Chester said to Wayne, “Maybe this Blazing Tiger is fated to serve Mr. Chance. That’s why it submits to him. Stop doubting the truth already. everyone. Mr. Chance must be exhausted after visiting the demon beast secret realm. I think. we should let him get some rest.”
With that, Chester dismissed everyone so Jared could get some rest. Indeed, Jared could not get proper rest with everyone gathered around him.
Just like that, Jared and the Blazing Tiger remained at the Gunderson family estate for several days. During that period, they grew to know each other better and developed a bond so strong that they could understand one another without words.
“Mr. Chance, my father said that the Secret Realm Conference will start today. How are you feeling now? Have you been recovering well?” asked Evangeline. “I’m great,” answered Jared with a smile.
“Let’s go, then. Father and the others are waiting for you.” With that said, Evangeline brought Jared out of the Gunderson family estate. There were already many people gathered outside. Even members of Zahrin Sect had. arrived, including Kayden.
There were ten spots in total for the competition. Both The Gunderson family and The Adamantine took up three each while Zahrin Sect took up four. After all, Zahrin Sect was the most powerful sect in the Gate of Fire.
Kayden was shell-shocked when he saw Jared exiting the residence on a Blazing Tiger. The look on the former’s face was hilarious as he gaped in awe, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets. Even someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Lamar gawked at Jared.
“Mr. Gunderson, w-what’s going on?” asked Lamar with his finger pointed at Jared. “What do you mean? This Blazing Tiger is Mr. Chance’s pet that he tamed a few days ago in the demon beast secret realm. Well? Do you still look down on Mr. Chance? Do you still think he’ll lose with the Blazing Tiger at his command?” Chester questioned Lamar with al look of disdain. Lamar said nothing to that and simply glared at Jared coldly.
Confusion washed over Jared when he sensed the hostility Lamar was exuding. After all, he and Lamar didn’t seem to have any enmity. between each other. However, Lamar appeared to detest Jared from the moment they met. Even so, Jared was not bothered by it. He simply followed Chester and the others, approaching the Teleportation Array.
“Mr. Chance, is there a way you can hide this Blazing Tiger? That way, you can use it as your trump card. If you show it off like this, the others will grow wary of you. Besides, many will be jealous over the fact that you managed to subdue a demon beast. Who knows? Some might target you and cause you unnecessary trouble,” Chester informed Jared while they were on their way toward the Teleportation Array.
Jared agreed with Chester’s words, but the Blazing Tiger was too huge for his Storage Ring. “I know it’s rather flamboyant, but this Blazing Tiger’s too big. There’s no way I can fit it into my Storage Ring. I don’t have a way to hide it,” said Jared helplessly.
Just as he finished speaking, the Blazing Tiger let out a roar as if it understood Jared’s words. Its body glowed and shrunk right before everyone’s eyes.
