Chapter 28 - Qiao Gubai Passed the Test, Bai Zian’s Strength!

Chapter 28 Qiao Gubai Passed the Test, Bai Zian’s Strength! S~eaʀᴄh the NôᴠelFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

In the depths of Candlefire Mountain, two figures—one man and one woman—were moving slowly.

These two were Bai Zian and Qiao Gu Bai.

Bai Zian had been following Qiao Gu Bai for two days now.

Throughout this time, Bai Zian hadn’t lifted a finger to fight; Qiao Gu Bai had been handling all the battles, protecting him. Bai Zian was quite pleased with her performance so far.

However, Bai Zian still hadn’t fully trusted Qiao Gu Bai.

He knew that people’s actions in everyday situations were often restrained by social and moral boundaries. It was only in the face of life-and-death situations that one’s true character was revealed. Thus, Bai Zian planned to continue testing Qiao Gu Bai.

Just as Bai Zian was contemplating this, a hissing sound reached his ears. At that moment, a massive Candlefire Spider, as large as a calf, appeared in front of them.

“A Black Iron-level Candlefire Spider. This will be a good test.”

The moment Bai Zian saw the spider, he could tell it was of Black Iron rank.

His eyes lit up with interest. Qiao Gu Bai’s contracted beast was only a Seventh-Rank Stone Drill Worm, which had only just broken through to that level during their time in Candlefire Mountain.

Facing a Black Iron-level Candlefire Spider would be extremely dangerous for her. But for Bai Zian, this was the perfect chance to observe Qiao Gu Bai under pressure.

“Not good, a Black Iron-level Candlefire Spider…”

“We’re in serious trouble now.”

Qiao Gubai’s expression changed drastically as she murmured, finally realizing the danger.

This level of Candlefire Spider was not something she could deal with at all.

If she was not careful, she might die here.

To be honest, if she was alone, she could definitely escape from here easily.

Because her luck was very good, every time she encounters danger, she could turn danger into safety.

But now, Bai Zian was also here and things might become troublesome in this way.

If she continued to take Bai Zian with her, she might not be able to escape.

For a moment, Qiao Gubai was in hesitation.

In fact, this was exactly the test that Bai Zian gave Qiao Gubai.

Bai Zian did have the idea of ​​recruiting Qiao Gubai.

However, Bai Zian’s recruitment was also divided into levels.

From talent and qualifications to temperament and style, various factors were added together to form several levels.

If it was rated as the highest level, it would be cultivated as a confidant and retainer.

If it was the lowest level, it would be a guard at most.

This was also the practice of the Bai family.

Otherwise, where would retainers like Bai Zhi and Bai Shao come from?

It could only be said that various aristocratic families and sects had their own ways of recruiting talents.

And now was the critical time for Bai Zian to test Qiao Gubai.

How Bai Zian evaluates Qiao Gubai depends on Qiao Gubai’s performance.

Of course, if Qiao Gubai abandons Bai Zian directly, Bai Zian won’t say much.

After all, this is human nature.

Even if Bai Zian gives Qiao Gubai a lower score, he won’t give her too many favors.

“Stone Drill Worm, use Stone Spear”

Qiao Gu Bai summoned her beast, instructing it to attack the spider.

As she did so, she turned to Bai Zian, shouting, “Run back! I’ll hold it off as long as I can!”

Despite her fear, she had chosen not to abandon Bai Zian, staying to protect him. This decision moved Bai Zian.

“She passed,” he thought, a smile appearing on his face.

“Why are you still standing there? Run!” Qiao Gu Bai shouted again, seeing Bai Zian frozen in place.

“It’s fine,” Bai Zian said calmly, his demeanor shifting from fearful to composed. “A mere Black Iron-level Candlefire Spider isn’t worthy of my concern.”

He smiled, no longer seeing the need to hide his true strength. Since Qiao Gu Bai had passed his test, it was time to show her his power.

“Come on out, White-Scaled Fish.”

With those words, Bai Zian summoned his powerful pet, White-Scaled Fish. A glowing white fish, encased in a foam layer, materialized in front of him.

In an instant, the White-Scaled Fish attacked.

With a single blow, the Black Iron-level Candlefire Spider was shattered to pieces. It couldn’t even withstand one attack from Bai Zian’s pet.

The battle ended in the blink of an eye, and Bai Zian retracted White-Scaled Fish.

Qiao Gu Bai, stunned, stood in place, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

“You… you’re a Beast Tamer?” she finally managed to ask after several moments, her voice filled with disbelief.

She hadn’t expected Bai Zian to be a Beast Tamer, let alone one this powerful.

To be able to kill a Black Iron-level Candlefire Spider with one move was beyond anything she had imagined.

“I said I was looking for a new pet, but I never claimed I didn’t already have others,” Bai Zian said with a chuckle.

He was on the verge of reaching the Black Iron level himself, at which point he would be able to contract a second pet. So if he found the right spirit beast egg or young spirit beast, he’d gladly accept it.

Therefore, there seems to be nothing wrong with his previous words.

However, given the strength shown by Bai Zian, Qiao Gubai was also very happy.

Don’t mention the issue of hiding strength, it is good to have strength after all.

After all, their current location was deep in the Candle Mountain, full of dangers.

With Bai Zian’s strength, the possibility of them walking out of the Candle Mountain alive was much higher.

How could Qiao Gubai not be happy about this?