Fiancée Stolen by MC, I Trip Them up-Chapter 494 - 396: Subjugation!

"Oh, it can even speak human language!"

Zhao Yi’s eyes lit up, and he said to the protagonist, "This little thing is rather interesting. I’d like to keep it for myself to play with. How about I exchange another protector for you? What do you think about the Taotie I captured?"

Little thing? 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The protagonist glanced up at the Golden Peacock, which was almost as tall as a small mountain, and couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Only someone as abnormal as Zhao Yi would call such a massive creature a little thing, right?

With this thought, the protagonist decisively shook his head.

"No way, I want this peacock!"

The protagonist said righteously, "A promise is like spilled water; the Crown Prince of Great Xia reneging on his words—aren’t you afraid of being laughed at when this gets out?"

As the protagonist finished speaking, he continued to grumble silently in his heart.

It’s not like he didn’t know the origins of the Taotie under Zhao Yi’s command.

Not to mention that the Taotie has a massive appetite, which no ordinary person could afford to keep.

The fact that the Taotie’s body was transformed from Su Qianqian is already enough to sicken the protagonist.

If, as Zhao Yi said, the Taotie were to become his protector, the protagonist feels he wouldn’t have a peaceful day in the latter half of his life.

On one hand, he’d rack his brain trying to fill the seemingly insatiable stomach of the Taotie.

On the other hand, he would be living day and night with the original body of Su Qianqian.

The mere thought, let alone living such a life, made the protagonist’s hair stand on end and his Buddha mind nearly collapse.

At that moment, the protagonist even suspected Zhao Yi was trying to disgust him, hence the exchange of the Taotie for the Golden Peacock.

Because Zhao Yi, who knew all the protagonist’s weaknesses, could achieve two goals with one move, causing him both mental and physical distress.

Besides, the Peacock holds special significance in the Buddhist Sect.

The Peacock is called the Buddha Mother, also known as the Peacock Great Bright King.

If the protagonist has such a Golden Peacock by his side when spreading the Dharma in the future, it would be easier to convince believers.

If it were replaced with a Taotie, the protagonist not only would fail to explain why he’s with a Fierce Beast but would also have to spend his days running around to fill the Taotie’s stomach.

Where would he find the time to study Buddhist Dharma?

"Enough!"

Just as Zhao Yi was feeling regretful and the protagonist was doubtful, the Golden Peacock, who had been the focus of their internal decision, spoke up in anger.

Roar!

The Golden Peacock roared into the sky.

A fierce sound wave spread out, scaring the cattle and horses grazing in the distance, making them flee in all directions.

Naturally, Zhao Yi and the protagonist didn’t run away.

Not only were they not frightened by the Golden Peacock’s previous roar, but they also looked at it with surprise.

"How did it do that?" Zhao Yi asked curiously, "Clearly a bird, yet it roared like a wild beast; truly strange!"

The protagonist was also curious.

He had a bit more common sense than Zhao Yi and explained, "It should be related to the Inner Core. This peacock has matured; the Golden Core has already reached Great Success. That roar wasn’t a wild beast’s howl but the release of Golden Core Qi!"

After the protagonist spoke, he ran a few steps away and then looked at the cattle and horses still grazing, saying, "The livestock here have no natural enemies and are quite bold. If it were merely a wild beast’s howl, it wouldn’t scare them away. Only Golden Core Qi, far exceeding their level, could frighten such bold livestock into fleeing."

"I see." Zhao Yi nodded.

Then, with a face of regret, he said, "Are you sure you won’t reconsider exchanging? That Taotie of mine is a legendary Divine Beast, a true auspicious creature, far better than this flashy but useless big bird!"

Before the protagonist could speak, the Golden Peacock beside them exploded.

It had been deeply dissatisfied from the start.

Only out of caution for the two’s strength did it refrain from acting out.

The protagonist was right.

The Golden Peacock had indeed released its Golden Core Qi.

Its intention was to subdue the protagonist and Zhao Yi, making them retreat.

As a result, these two completely missed its point.

Not only did they not leave, but they even commented on its abilities as if it wasn’t worth their consideration.

The Golden Peacock was furious.

Suddenly, it lowered its head fiercely, its sharp beak like a sword, slicing down toward Zhao Yi’s head.

The Golden Peacock bore grudges.

It remembered that Zhao Yi had been talking about taking it as a protector ever since earlier.

Therefore, when it began to retaliate, Zhao Yi was its first target.

Buzz!

Seeing the gigantic beak descend like an avalanche, Zhao Yi’s eyelid twitched.

It was his first time seeing such a giant beast.

This Golden Peacock certainly had the strength of a top cultivator.

In terms of human strength grading, its combat power might be between eleventh and twelfth level, just below Sage Level cultivators who mastered part of the Dao Law.

Had it been earlier, when it faced Hertz and the other mages, it would have been a situation of certain death.

But it met Zhao Yi.

As the bird’s beak got closer, Zhao Yi’s palm trembled slightly.

The next second, the Nine Dragon Seal appeared before Zhao Yi.

Clang!

The peacock’s beak struck the Nine Dragon Seal, producing a loud metallic clang.

As a result,

The Nine Dragon Seal didn’t budge, and the peacock’s beak bounced back.

Witnessing this, Zhao Yi’s expression remained unchanged, his eyes showing no discernible reaction.

Everyone else, however, nearly dropped their jaws in shock.

It was the protagonist’s first time seeing Zhao Yi use the Nine Dragon Seal.

Zhao Yi used it previously to cross oceans, moving so quickly that the protagonist couldn’t clearly see.

Only now, up close, did the protagonist sense the horror of this newly-born Divine Artifact.

The Nine Dragon Seal had incredibly strong defenses.

When the peacock’s beak struck, the protagonist, standing nearby, clearly sensed the terrifying power of the big bird.

The Golden Peacock’s strength far exceeded the protagonist’s. Without using the Law of Buddha Light, the protagonist couldn’t avoid even a single strike under the beak.

Yet, the Nine Dragon Seal easily thwarted that powerful strike.

Not only did it neutralize the threat to Zhao Yi, but it also rebounded against the Golden Peacock.

When the Golden Peacock’s beak collided with the Nine Dragon Seal, it was like hitting a stone wall; the opponent was fine, but its head was buzzing.

It took a long time for the Golden Peacock to recover.

It stared at the Nine Dragon Seal floating before Zhao Yi, its pupils suddenly constricting in shock and awe.

"Who exactly are you people?"

The Golden Peacock grew apprehensive.

At the same time, it was filled with regret.

Knowing how dangerous it was outside, it shouldn’t have gone out today.

The protagonist stepped forward, looking at the Golden Peacock with a solemn expression.

"My Dharma name is Fajing, the Sect Leader of Mahayana Buddhism. You are the Dharma Guardian Beast of our Mahayana Buddhism, here today to return you to your rightful place!"

Hearing these words, the Golden Peacock’s small, beady eyes widened to the fullest.

It stared intently at the protagonist, disbelief etched across its face.

Can this guy really lie so blatantly without blushing?

If the Golden Peacock hadn’t overheard their earlier conversation, it might have believed this deceit.

The two of them hadn’t known it at all previously.

Upon suddenly seeing it, they came up with the idea, hastily concocting a title of Dharma Guardian Beast.

Then they used that ad-hoc title to speak such grandiose words.

This really is bullying the bird!

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