I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 400 - 264: Watch My Slide Tackle

Chapter 400: Chapter 264: Watch My Slide Tackle

After crossing the cliff,

Chen Yun took big strides towards the depths of Qinling.

The usually timid silly dog Bai Jin might have also developed some courage along the way because of Chen Yun’s carefree behaviors.

Perhaps it was also because Qinling, this deep into nature, had awakened some innate instincts in Bai Jin’s genes.

In any case, Bai Jin was excitedly sniffing around in this unexplored primeval forest.

Chen Yun, carrying his backpack, slowly followed behind, also taking a lively interest in the surroundings.

Beyond the cliff, the depths of Qinling presented a magnificent landscape quite different from Sichuan and Jiangnan.

Here, there was neither the delicate grace of Jiangnan’s water towns nor the rugged beauty of the Sichuan Basin, but it had its own rough and wild charm.

The mountains stretched on and on, layer upon layer like a giant dragon coiling, and the green pines and cypresses adorned them, resembling isolated sails floating in a green sea.

The sunlight, filtering through sparse clouds, fell on ancient rocks, casting mottled patterns of light and shadow, as if they were the finest paintings by nature.

The air here was exceptionally fresh, scented with earth and grass, involuntarily making one breathe deeply as if it could cleanse the dust within one’s lungs.

Even Chen Yun, who didn’t need to breathe,

couldn’t help but switch to active breathing mode to savor the air so distinct from that of the cities.

A stream babbled, rushing down the mountain ravines, making a delightful sound of flowing water.

Like music from heaven, it was refreshing and joyful to the soul.

Different from Sichuan’s humidity and Jiangnan’s misty rain, the climate in the depths of Qinling was drier and the sunlight brighter.

The vegetation here also demonstrated a tough vitality; even in the crevices of rocks, little grasses stubbornly grew, each interpreting the miracle of life in their own way.

Bai Jin was particularly lively in this environment, his nose twitching incessantly as if to capture every scent of this land.

Chen Yun followed behind, his eyes filled with curiosity and admiration, every step treading on this ancient and mysterious land, every breath mingling with the soul of these mountains.

They walked quietly, savoring this rare tranquility and beauty, as if time slowed down here, casting all worries aside.

Deep within Qinling, not only was it a natural treasure, but it was also a place for cleansing one’s soul, offering a tranquil haven away from the noisy world.

However, at one moment,

Chen Yun abruptly halted.

Within his Transparent World Perception range, he discovered something interesting.

It was an intriguing creature.

The hopping and jumping silly dog Bai Jin hadn’t noticed this animal.

But Chen Yun, with his 600-meter range of spiritual power, saw it clearly.

It wasn’t the giant pandas or golden monkeys he had hoped to see in Qinling.

It was a...

Big cat?

Yes!

A two-meter-long cat with orange fur and black stripes!

It was silently hidden, sleeping in a clump of bushes hundreds of meters away.

This was a wild South China Tiger!

The South China Tiger, one of the tiger’s subspecies,

is known for its dense and narrow black stripes on an orange base. Adult individuals can reach up to 2.5 meters in length and weigh between 120 and 200 kilograms.

Though smaller among the tiger species, this tiger had well-developed muscles, showcasing astonishing strength and agility.

Regrettably, due to habitat loss and excessive hunting, the wild population of the South China Tiger is on the brink of extinction, with uncertain state in the wild, and the remaining individuals mostly residing in reserves, becoming a focus of global wildlife conservation.

And now,

Chen Yun had encountered a wild South China Tiger deep in Qinling.

This excited him a bit.

On one hand, encountering an almost extinct animal in the wild was incredibly lucky.

On the other hand, he had fought with orcas, wrestled bears, scared wild boars, and killed people since his slumber evolution, but he had never fought a tiger.

And now, encountering a tiger,

how could he not be thrilled?

As everyone knows, apart from the dragon, which is a mythical totem animal, the tiger holds almost the highest status among animals in Hua Country’s civilization.

In Hua Country’s culture, the tiger occupies a very special and revered status, symbolizing strength, courage, power, and dignity.

Since ancient times, the tiger’s image has been deeply rooted in Hua Country’s art, literature, folklore, and religion, having a broad and profound influence.

Tigers are often mentioned alongside dragons.

Remember, dragons are fictitious, whereas tigers are very real.

Wu Song has been remembered by the people for years for killing a tiger with his bare hands.

This indicates the tiger’s ferocity and its status in the hearts of the people.

So, encountering a tiger now,

Chen Yun felt both the thrill of collecting a rare stamp and the impulse to go up and test himself.

Even though he knew that today’s tiger was nothing in his presence, he still wanted to try interacting and competing with the tiger.

Thinking this,

Chen Yun led the excited Bai Jin towards the direction of the tiger.

At first, Bai Jin was quite happy,

not knowing what was to come.

But soon, silly dog Bai Jin realized the problem.

The tiger’s scent might not be detectable from afar, but it was a different story up close.

After all, Bai Jin was a dog.

The closer they got, the more traces of the tiger’s activities and its excrement were present.

That scent instantly filled Bai Jin’s nostrils.

In just an instant, silly dog Bai Jin was like a spell had been cast on him, frozen in place.

Apparently, it stemmed from a deep-seated genetic instinct.

It reminded silly dog Bai Jin that he was about to enter the territory of a certain kind of creature, as the fear of tigers had long been engraved in his genetic instincts.

As is well known.

Bringing home the smell of a tiger from the zoo can leave the household pets frightened stiff, some even so scared they lose control of their bladder and bowels.

And silly dog Bai Jin, truly venturing deep into tiger territory, naturally behaved much more exaggeratedly than those household pets.

Because the scent of the tiger had become much thicker here. Chen Yun, also possessing Super Smell, even more powerful than that of a dog, could verify this.

The increasingly thick scent of the tiger made it feel as though the tiger were just a few feet away.

In the past few days, Bai Jin, casually taken around by Chen Yun, the Special Soldier, had become much braver compared to before; he could even face a black bear without fear.

But at this moment, trying to embolden him was still a bit too much for the dog.

Chen Yun tugged at him a couple of times and found that Bai Jin was completely stiff, his limbs lowered and gripping the ground firmly.

Any movement was just friction on the ground.

Seeing this, Chen Yun laughed and picked him up into the air.

Regardless of how silly dog Bai Jin flailed helplessly, it was all in vain at this moment.

"Come on,"

"Now I’ll take you for some desensitization training."

Chen Yun laughed heartily, holding Bai Jin as he swiftly approached where the tiger was sleeping.

Pet desensitization training is a behavior modification technique primarily used to help pets overcome fear or anxiety responses to specific stimuli.

This training is particularly useful for pets that overreact to specific sounds, objects, people, or other animals, such as dogs’ fear of thunder, cats’ discomfort with suitcases, or pets’ nervousness at veterinary clinics.

The basic principle of desensitization training is to gradually and gently expose the pet to the stimulus it fears, ensuring the process is positive and safe, without causing panic in the pet.

This way, the pet gradually learns to remain calm in the presence of these stimuli, eventually adapting and reducing or eliminating the original fear response.

In short, it means forcibly adapting.

Like how eating spicy food causing a runny nose and hiccuping is considered an allergy.

No, no, no. It’s all just not being able to handle spice!

Just eat more!

That’s what he thought.

Chen Yun, holding Bai Jin, nearly sprinted toward the tiger.

Seeing Bai Jin in his arms already scared and shivering, Chen Yun didn’t hesitate to slightly adjust Bai Jin’s emotional state upfront to swell the bravery aspect to combat the fear.

Soon.

Bai Jin seemed a bit better.

Seeing this, Chen Yun sped up further.

As they crossed a bush.

The noise of his movement directly awakened the hiding tiger.

At that moment.

Time seemed to stand still, everything around them painting a world-famous scene.

A man, a dog, and a tiger staring each other down.

The tiger appeared confused, not knowing what had happened, wondering how someone suddenly jumped in front of it.

Bai Jin looked terrified, limbs flailing in midair as if powered by an engine, seemingly about to pass out.

And Chen Yun was all excitement, landing nimbly.

The expression on his face was that of anticipation before petting a cat.

Even though this was an unusually large cat, to him, it was all the same.

The scene fell silent.

A gust of wind blew through, breaking the silence.

Then, in an instant, the quiet turned to motion.

The tiger, although unsure what was happening, pounced forward without hesitation, its jaws wide open.

Its entire posture during the movement was exceptionally agile.

This was the confidence of the animal king, daring to challenge whatever appeared before it, demanding a price from any creature that occasionally intruded into its territory.

But...

The tiger didn’t understand what it was facing.

It was the terrifying upright ape that dominated the Earth!

Moreover, it was one of the most absurd, powerful, and abnormal ones!

Chen Yun watched as the tiger pounced.

His expression was not only unfearful but filled with excitement and anticipation.

With one hand, he held Bai Jin, who had lost all hope, and with the other, he braced against the ground and lowered his body.

His upper body leaned back, his lower body tilted forward.

His knees on the ground, he slid forward.

Maintaining this pose, he suddenly accelerated forward.

"Watch my slide tackle!"

Chen Yun said, excitement flashing across his face.

As is well known.

Slide tackling is a specialty skill against tigers.

Using a slide tackle against a tiger can achieve a damage bonus.