Headless Immortal

Chapter 29 Taming the Tiger
As soon as Zhao Jia entered the room, the stench of blood assaulted his nostrils.

A large number of people and tigers fell, and the only one standing was an ape-like monster with gilded beast eyes.

The monster glanced at Zhao Jia and the large group of people behind him, then leaped onto the rooftop, looking down with disdain against the moonlight. There was no fear in his eyes, but his cold expression was mixed with an uncontrollable rage.

The monster leaped and disappeared into the vast fog.

"Zhao, should we chase after them?"

The squad leader asked cautiously.

Zhao Jia shook his head and said, "We can't catch up. Even if we did, it would only increase casualties."

"Quickly, call the doctor!"

"Here."

Zhao Jia hurried to check on the injuries of the three men and the tiger.

……

Dr. Chu came to the Liu residence again, following Zhao Jia's instructions.

However, this time it's not about controlling cats, but controlling tigers.

When treating cats, at least I'm not afraid; I just think that the black cats of wealthy people are unusual.

Who dares to deal with this tiger?

He swallowed hard, hesitant to approach and check the tiger's injuries.

A cat bite might only cause a little bleeding, but a tiger bite could result in two holes or even death.

Only after Zhao Jia repeatedly assured him and stayed with him did he slowly approach, but he still hid behind Zhao Jia.

First impression.

Big!
This tiger, with its piercing eyes and white forehead, was nearly thirteen feet tall. Lying on the ground, it was a size larger than an ordinary old ox. Hot breath from its mouth and nose was billowing out, and blood mixed with saliva was flowing all over the ground.

The wounds on his body were torn open, as if he had fought and killed some large beast.

I've dealt with tigers many times, but this is my first time dealing with a tiger.

Dr. Chu cautiously examined the wounds, asking Zhao Jia to help pry open the tiger's eyes to check its consciousness: "There seem to be some fractures in its ribs, and the head has been concussed, but it's nothing serious, the head wasn't injured. These wounds look frightening, but none of them have shaken the bones..."

"If you want to cure him, you'll have to carry him back to the clinic." As soon as he said it, Dr. Chu regretted it.

"it is good."

Zhao Jia nodded.

They prepared to organize people to weave a stretcher for carrying the tiger.

"The constable can't leave! That monster might come back." Seeing Zhao Jia get up, Liu Hong, despite his weak legs, quickly chased after him and begged.

Zhao Jia asked doubtfully, "You really didn't perform any magic to summon the monster?"

"No."

"Then why did he come?"

Years of experience in handling cases allowed Zhao Jia to smell the lie. This guy was definitely not telling the truth, and he must know it in his heart, otherwise he wouldn't have said things like "I'll get my revenge."

"I don't know either."

Zhao Jia didn't have time to deal with Liu Hong. His three brothers were seriously injured, and Cat Brother was even beaten half to death. He was extremely anxious and needed to settle them down first.

"Did the monster give you a clay sculpture about a foot in size?" Zhao Jia, who had started walking, remembered what the old monk had told him.

"Ah, no...no..."

Zhao Jia saw Liu Hong stammering and didn't take it seriously, preparing to lift the stretcher. Then he suddenly turned around, stared at Liu Hong with a grim expression, and demanded sharply, "Is there anything wrong?"

"Yes, yes."

"Where?"

"exist……"

"I don't think you'll cry until you see the coffin."

"Let me smash it and bury it in the backyard."

OK!

Enraged, Zhao Jia grabbed Liu Hong by the collar, his eyes bloodshot: "You bastard, you deserve to die!"

Liu Hong was lifted up by him, and his flushed face gradually turned purple.

How could Zhao Jia not be aware of the situation?

It was clearly this guy who smashed the clay sculpture, which attracted the monster. Otherwise, why would a monster come here out of the blue?

He flung Liu Hong aside and threw him heavily to the ground. Holding his waist knife, he roared, "You beast, how dare you treat human life like a game? For your own selfish desires, you have almost killed my brothers!"

Liu Hong gasped for breath, clutching his neck and speechless. He had only thought of destroying the evidence because he was afraid of being held accountable by the authorities. Seeing the statue only fueled his anger and anger, and he lost his temper, venting his fury on the weak and helpless clay sculpture.

Who would have thought it would attract monsters?

If he had known it would turn out like this, he wouldn't have even gone near the back hall.

"Lock them all up! Take them back to the yamen." In the end, reason prevailed over anger. The monster might indeed come again, so to prevent any deaths, he simply took them all and sent them to the yamen, letting the magistrate have his own headache.

……

Medical clinic.

Peanut, the young apprentice who opened the door, was startled. Torches lined the street outside, illuminating it as if it were dusk.

"Carry it in!"

Four people worked together to carry a huge stretcher.

A tiger was lying on a stretcher.

Peanut stared in disbelief as he stepped aside to let people in.

Why is it that when Master went on a medical mission, he saved not a human, but a giant tiger with bulging eyes and a white forehead?

Zhuangzi, who was more seriously injured, was also carried in. Dazui and Xiaoge, whose injuries were less severe and who could still walk, were helped to the hospital.

Back at the clinic, Dr. Chu was immediately freed from his tension and became the renowned physician of Meilan County once again.

Dr. Chu directed several apprentices, some boiling water, some fetching medicine, and some preparing equipment...

"what is this?"

"Mafeisan (麻沸散)"

Dr. Chu explained, "The tiger's wound needs to be stitched up, otherwise it will keep bleeding. To prevent it from suddenly attacking, we need to use anesthetic to put it to sleep."

Zhao Jia did not argue that a tiger would not suddenly attack; even a human could not withstand the need for stitches, let alone a tiger, so he did not stop Dr. Chu.

"I'm entrusting my brothers to you."

Zhao Jia took out ten taels of silver: "You must use the best medicine."

"Don't worry, Officer."

……

Jiujiang is known for its tigers, and the most common stories I hear are about tigers.

Peanut, full of curiosity, squatted in front of the tiger.

The tiger was very clean; he had boiled hot water and carefully wiped it clean, not missing a single bloodstain, treating it with the utmost care as if it were a rare treasure.

The tiger's paws were bigger than his head, its front paws were thicker than his thighs, and its head was enormous. If the tiger opened its mouth now, he could easily fit his head inside.

Its fur is colorful and its skin is smooth and soft, beneath which lie firm, raised muscles.

Even a pig bristle brush can't brush these two steel whiskers.

Peanut had heard from the old scholar at the village entrance that tiger whiskers were a treasure that could cure toothaches, but they had to be used while hot; once they cooled down, they wouldn't work. His master said there was a medicinal herb called tiger whiskers that had the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, but he preferred another story the old scholar had told him.

The old master said that everyone has a true nature, and to see it clearly, you need to use a tiger's whiskers.

By holding the tiger's whiskers in your hand and silently reciting a spell, you can see the true nature of others.

He thought: Master must be a crane, the majestic Constable Zhao must be a tiger, and the burly yamen runner who's as good as a glutton might be a big wild boar... Peanut wanted to see what he was, so he slowly reached out and approached the tiger's whiskers. He gently tugged at them, and the tiger's whiskers were sharp and hard, causing his skin and flesh to twitch.

Peanut suddenly felt a chill and looked up.

A pair of brown eyes with golden pupils were facing him.

Shout "Oh dear!"

He let go and fell to the ground.

She was so scared that she burst into tears.

The crowd gathered upon hearing the crying.

"Oh, Third Master, you're awake."

The smaller one stepped forward.

"Third Master?"

"Who?"

"I."

Lu Xun reached out his paw and brushed aside the whiskers that had been pulled up.

The short man sized up Lu Xun, the tiger, gave him a thumbs up, and exclaimed, "Third Master is truly awe-inspiring! If it weren't for you, we brothers would have perished at the hands of that beast."

In his bewilderment, Lu Xun recalled his memories.

He recalled being knocked to the ground by the Five Gods, then seeing a large group of bright flames and vaguely hearing Zhao Jia giving orders, so he relaxed and fell into a coma.

Lu Xun struggled to get up but still couldn't.

Gulu!
A thunderous sound came from the stomach.

Big Mouth waved and said, "Hurry up."

"Bring in the cooked beef from Yangchunlou!"

(End of this chapter)