Then, there was the tiger. Majestic and powerful, the tiger was a creature of awe and sometimes fear. Yet, Xia Qingzi and Zhong Wanbing had formed a bond with this great cat, one that transcended predator and prey. The tiger, with its golden fur glistening in the sunlight, would often accompany Xia Qingzi and Zhong Wanbing on their journeys, a symbol of strength and protection.