Chapter 3, The Corpse Hound

I initially intended to teach Ah Huang a lesson, but unexpectedly encountered a female dog, and instead played the role of a matchmaker, experiencing a romantic encounter at the dog market. I felt somewhat indignant. As noon approached, my stomach began to rumble, prompting me to hurry back home in time for lunch. Ah Huang lingered, turning back with every step, while the female dog gazed at him with affectionate eyes, lamenting their missed timing.

Before my words had finished, Ah Huang had already darted out with a "whoosh," heading straight for the hidden corner. It seems that Ah Huang indeed possesses some skills, and I began to feel regret in my heart, fearing that Ah Huang might encounter misfortune or harm

"Do you like her?" came the familiar whisper.

Starting from tonight, I will officially pass on to you the unparalleled supreme skills. Aren't you going to hurry and pay your respects to your master?" Ah Huang's expression turned serious.

"Indeed, what a coincidence. How come you are also here?" I asked proactively.

"I will let you catch that perverted criminal first, how about that?" Ah Huang's tone then became ambiguous, "However, you must take me to see Ah Mei one more time."

The phone rang, and she took it out to take a glance, saying: "I have to go, my father is calling me. I have said too much today, make sure to tell outsiders." With that, she hurriedly left

"Nonsense, one should treat beautiful women with gentleness and propriety. I am merely expressing a slight admiration, yet it is treated as something extraordinary. Truly a dimwit." It was yet another instance of whispering in secrecy.

"Nonsense, how could the sky possibly break?" Ah Huang said in astonishment

Xiao Tianlong and the pretty boy turned to leave, and Xiao Ling waved her hand, walking over to say: "Yuan Li, I want to ask you, what method did you use to scare Fang Xiaodong last night? He was so frightened that he actually said you turned into a vicious dog and almost ate him". Before she finished speaking, she had already burst into laughter.

Weicheng District has a well-known cat and dog market. A few days ago, I heard some students mention it, noting that not only are there German Shepherds, but also Caucasian Shepherds and Nordic Shepherds. If one is lucky, they might even encounter the most ferocious Tibetan Mastiff in the world

Do not underestimate this 'Old Dog Eighteen Howls', its power far exceeds that of the 'Eighteen Palms of Subduing the Insects' of the young beggar Hong Qigong from back in the day

Ahuang raised his head and looked at me with pride, and said in a whisper: "Did you see that? How could dogs not lower their heads in my presence?" After saying this, he lifted his leg and kicked over the Jingbanger.

Ah ... ... I was left speechless

"Yes, teacher," I replied.

"Alright, we will go tomorrow," I said with a sense of glee. The next day, in class, Xiao Ling announced that the Municipal Public Security Bureau had requested Xiao Tianlong to assist in solving a case, thus all students were to study independently according to the textbook. I scanned the room and did not see the pretty boy Fang Xiaodong; he might have been frightened by last night's events. Who knows, hmph, all those delicate young men in the world are basically paper tigers.

Ah... I was left speechless

You

Slow down, why have you been hiding in my house for so many years? Also, what exactly is a corpse dog? You must tell me first I am extremely furious

It is the "Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms". I corrected myself

Xiao Tianlong coughed lightly, signaling to his daughter

As I continued forward, I was astonished to find that the dogs of various sizes, whether in cages or tethered by chains on both sides of the road, including wolfhounds, shepherd dogs, Persian cats, and even guinea pigs, all wagged their tails in greeting to Ah Huang, each displaying a look of sycophantic admiration.

The first dog encountered was a black and gray Pekingese. Upon seeing the stout figure of Ah Huang, the puppy surprisingly lowered its body, wagged its tail, and crawled towards Ah Huang, its wrinkled nose and small eyes squished together, displaying a face full of servility

"Quickly go back and study on your own properly," Xiao Tianlong said with a serious expression

After looking at the textbook for a while, I noticed that no one was paying attention, so I slipped out. Ah Huang was restlessly pacing under the big tree, his hind legs alternately pressing against the ground with force, looking as if he was eager to try something.

Rest assured, you have a much greater chance than that fellow with the surname Fang

Oh, Fang Xiaodong's father is the director of the Criminal Investigation Department of the provincial office. This time he came down personally to oversee the operation. He asked my father to take Fang Xiaodong under his wing to learn some methods of investigation, as my father is an expert in this field.

I blushed and said softly, "He might be a bit mentally unstable. By the way, what are you all doing here?"

I lowered my head and looked; there was Ah Huang, and I did not make a sound

Alright, it's a deal

How do you know? I couldn't help but ask

Wow, Ah Huang, you also understand that "those who know how to adapt are the true heroes," huh? Why has your eighteen roars gone silent?

Xiao Ling turned around to glance at her father's receding figure and quietly said: "A perverse demon has emerged in this city, specifically targeting women by stabbing them in the lower abdomen with a sharp object. The number of female victims has reached 48. The most recent victim was a pregnant woman, whose fetus was killed in the attack. This incident has escalated significantly, as the pregnant woman is the daughter-in-law of Secretary Liu of the Municipal Committee. The entire city's police force has been urgently mobilized, and even personnel from the Provincial Public Security Department have come to oversee the case, with a deadline set for solving it"

The Tibetan Mastiff has finally appeared. According to classmates, the Tibetan Mastiff originates from the high-altitude regions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, at elevations between 3,000 and 5,000 meters, and is a plateau dog breed that evolved from the giant ancient Tibetan mastiff over ten million years ago. It was once a wild beast roaming the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau until it was domesticated over six thousand years ago. Ancient people referred to it as the "Dragon Dog," while Tibetans called it "Senge" (Lion). Researchers of the Tibetan Mastiff describe it as the "Divine Dog of the East" and as a "rare fierce dog in the world." The Italian explorer Marco Polo described the Tibetan Mastiff he encountered as follows: "In Tibet, I discovered a strange dog never seen before; it is enormous, like a donkey, and its fierce voice is as powerful as that of a lion." The Tibetan Mastiff is cold, brutal, aggressive, and resolute, possessing an intense desire for conquest.

Because of me

"Good lad, if you don't show some real skills, you are not convinced. Fine, I will have a word with that person you call 'Cang Ao' and let you witness true martial arts mastery," Ah Huang said angrily

The giant Tibetan mastiff before me was entirely golden in color, weighing around 200 pounds, exuding an imposing presence. In contrast, Ah Huang appeared utterly insignificant. Upon seeing Ah Huang approach from a distance, the Tibetan mastiff let out a roar that resonated like thunder, causing me to involuntarily shudder.

Hmph, in my eyes, they are merely insignificant insects, just trivial skills." Ah Huang's expression was one of disdain.

I gazed at her youthful and vibrant figure as she walked away, a subtle warmth spreading in my chest, my eyes fixed on her until she disappeared from sight

Amei

Ahuang gently cleared his throat and then said seriously: "Xiao Li, it is better for you to know as little as possible at this moment. Until your skills are fully developed, I cannot disclose anything, otherwise it may bring you fatal danger. Please remember this well."

Well, I won't ask for now. What unparalleled divine skill are you going to pass on to me? It wouldn't be the 'Eighteen Howls of the Old Dog', would it?

"What a despicable person, how can someone be so twisted, utterly inhumane," I said indignantly

"That's what you boast about." I laughed heartily, and while laughing, I added, "You even 'howled eighteen times,' huh? One day, I'll take you to meet the Tibetan mastiffs and see if you can still howl like that."

Haha, indeed, the young ones are teachable. By the way, the first level of the Corpse Skill is 'Old Dog's Eighteen Howls'

Several familiar figures at the Shenping Road intersection caught my attention; they were Xiao Tianlong and his daughter Xiao Ling, followed by the young man, the pretty boy Fang Xiaodong.

That pretty boy quietly hid behind Xiao Tianlong, not daring to look me in the eye

Your father is also involved in the investigation, so what is that Fang Xiaodong following for? I truly have no respect for that pretty boy.

"Ah Huang, this is what I referred to as Cang Ao. What do you think? Do you still have the courage?" I mocked.

I expressed my dissatisfaction and sarcastically remarked, "The sky is about to fall."

I had no choice but to brace myself and walk over there

Ah, isn't that the girl from just now who was hiding her beauty

We traveled south along Xiantong Road, continuing until we reached Shenping Road, where we turned west. At the intersection of Fu'an Road and Beian Village, we could hear the distant barking of dogs, indicating that we had arrived at the cat and dog market

What a group of petty individuals, I think

Unfortunately, there are still no clues at this point. All we know is that it is a middle-aged man, possibly a fugitive, who may have already fled from Xianyang

Little did I know that Ah Huang dashed straight to the tail of the Tibetan Mastiff, extending his nose to sniff and nuzzle. Surprisingly, the Tibetan Mastiff tolerated Ah Huang's inappropriate behavior, neither barking nor getting angry, which truly astonished me

"Yuan Li, what are you doing here?" Xiao Ling spotted me and called out from a distance.