Hearing Xiang Wu's words, Ji Tianxing suddenly raised his eyebrows, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Deacon Xiang, is this impossible?"
"My Qianyue is still young and has low strength. How can I possibly kill a third-level spirit beast?"
Ji Tianxing knew that the strength of a third-level spirit beast was equivalent to a master at the fifth or sixth level of Tongxuan Realm.
Although, there are dozens of spiritual beasts raised in Qingtian Sect’s Spiritual Beast Garden.
But most of the spirit beasts raised in the Spirit Beast Garden are first- and second-order spirit beasts.
Third-level spiritual beasts are relatively rare and rare, and there are not many of them, only a few of them.
When he heard the news that Qianyue had killed a third-level spirit beast, his first reaction was that he couldn't believe it.
But Xiang Wu nodded solemnly and said, "Ji Tianxing, this is absolutely true. Please come with me."
Ji Tianxing said calmly: "That's fine, I also want to see if there is any misunderstanding about this matter."
Then, he followed Xiang Wu and left Tianxingyuan and rushed to the Spiritual Beast Park.
The mountain peak where the Spiritual Beast Garden is located is relatively far back among the nine peaks of Qingtian Sect.
The two of them hurried for more than half an hour before arriving at the top of Spirit Beast Peak.
There are more than a dozen palaces and mansions on the top of the mountain, but most of the area is open space with low shrubs and grass growing in it.
That area is protected by tall walls and formations, and is the spirit beast garden where spirit beasts are raised.
Of course, there are three zoos on the Spirit Beast Peak, and the two zoos halfway up the mountain are specially used to raise first- and second-level low-level spiritual beasts.
In this zoo on the top of the mountain, there are only seven third-level spiritual beasts.
Xiang Wu first took Ji Tianxing into the spirit beast garden and inspected the killed spirit beast.
It was a shadow leopard, more than four meters long, black and gray in color, and its muscle lines were full of strength.
This is a genuine third-level spiritual beast that can be used as a master's mount and can also participate in fighting battles.
It's a pity that this shadow leopard, which has been raised in the Spiritual Beast Garden for five years, is now lying silently in the woods.
There were no obvious injuries on its body, just a few claw marks on its head.
But the bones on its forehead were smashed into pieces, and the blood, bone fragments and flesh were mixed together, which looked shocking.
Ji Tianxing knew at a glance that the shadow leopard was attacked by a spiritual beast and killed with one claw.
Xiang Wu looked at the tragic death of the Shadow Leopard, his face full of pity, and said in a low tone: "We have raised this Shadow Leopard for five years, and it has been tamed to a very spiritual level."
"Originally, this Shadow Leopard is to be rewarded to the inner disciples who perform outstandingly in the Heaven Ranking Competition next month."
"But now...hey!"
Xiang Wu shook his head and sighed heavily.
Ji Tianxing didn't say much, and said expressionlessly: "Deacon Xiang, take me to see Qian Yue."
Xiang Wu nodded and said in a deep voice: "This matter has alarmed Elder Wu of this hall, and your pet beast has been detained by Elder Wu."
"Elder Wu is waiting for you in the main hall. I will take you there now."
Half a quarter of an hour later, Xiang Wu led Ji Tianxing into the main hall of the Spirit Beast Hall.
In the main hall, a skinny old man with gray hair and beard was sitting on the front seat, his face expressionless, his eyes closed and concentrating.
He is none other than Elder Wu of the Spiritual Beast Hall. He had previously sent a congratulatory gift to Ji Tianxing during the apprenticeship ceremony.
On the wooden table next to Elder Wu, there is a black iron cage the size of a washbasin.
The iron cage is engraved with formation patterns, vaguely flashing with colorful brilliance, exuding true energy power.
Qianyue was curled up in the iron cage, looking drowsy.
Xiang Wu took Ji Tianxing into the hall, bowed to Elder Wu, and reported: "See Elder Wu! I have brought Ji Tianxing here!"
Elder Wu then opened his eyes and looked at Ji Tianxing indifferently.
Qianyue in the iron cage was also awakened by Xiang Wu's words, and immediately raised her little head and looked outside.
Seeing Ji Tianxing coming, a relieved smile appeared in its eyes.
Ji Tianxing took a step forward, bowed his hands to Elder Wu and said, "Disciple Ji Tianxing, please see Elder Wu."
Elder Wu nodded slightly and said slowly: "Ji Tianxing, has Deacon Xiang taken you to see the body of the Shadow Leopard?"
Ji Tianxing said truthfully: "Disciple has already seen it."
"However, this does not prove that it was my pet that killed the Shadow Leopard. There may be another hidden reason behind this matter."
"Is there another secret?" Elder Wu raised his eyebrows and said in a majestic tone: "Deacon Xiang witnessed this with his own eyes, and your pet has already confessed. Do you still want to defend yourself?"
Ji Tianxing did not refute, he looked at Qianyue in the iron cage and asked: "Qianyue, was that Shadow Leopard really beaten to death by you?"
Speaking of this matter, Qianyue said angrily: "Old Ji, it's not my fault!"
"The little leopard suddenly went crazy and attacked me for no reason, so I fought back!"
"Who would have known that the little leopard looked so powerful, but turned out to be extremely weak, and was killed by me with just one paw..."
Ji Tianxing was suddenly pleasantly surprised and asked with disbelief: "Did you really kill the Shadow Leopard with one claw? That was a third-level spiritual beast!"
Elder Wu's face turned even darker when he saw that not only did he not feel guilty, but his face was full of surprise.
Xiang Wu also looked at Ji Tianxing with a speechless expression, muttering to himself: "Isn't this kid too out of tune? Your pet got into big trouble, why are you happy?"
Qianyue seemed to be afraid that Ji Tianxing would be angry, so she quickly explained: "Old Ji, I was really wronged in this matter!"
"I was just strolling around the spirit animal park. Who knew that little leopard would suddenly go crazy and bite me?"
"And it was too weak! I just reacted instinctively and slapped my paw at random, and it was killed by me."
"Lao Ji, I really just patted it casually and never thought of killing it."
Hearing Qian Yue's explanation, Ji Tianxing became even more surprised.
"Qianyue only recovered three successes and is so powerful that he can kill a third-level spirit beast with just one paw."
"If it recovers 50% or 60% of its power, wouldn't it be able to deal with fourth-level spiritual beasts in the Yuan Dan realm?"
Thinking of this, he was filled with expectations.
Seeing that Qianyue was full of anxiety and a little aggrieved, he quickly smiled and nodded: "Qianyue, I believe you made the mistake unintentionally, and I don't blame you for this."
Qianyue immediately nodded with a smile and said coquettishly: "Old Ji, I knew you were very reliable!"
Elder Wu's face turned even darker, and he said with a majestic tone: "Ji Tianxing, I have called you here not to comfort your pet, but to resolve this matter."
Ji Tianxing nodded and said calmly: "Since the shadow leopard was indeed killed by my pet beast, I have nothing to say."
"I would like to ask Elder Wu to tell me how to resolve this matter."
Elder Wu was very dissatisfied with his attitude and shouted in a majestic tone: "How to solve it? Of course I will punish you according to the sect rules. Can't you give me back a shadow leopard?"
Ji Tianxing immediately held up his hands and said: "The Shadow Leopard may not be available, but the disciple can find a way to return a third-level spiritual beast to Elder Wu."