Chapter 178 - 174 Soul Contract_2

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Chapter 178: Chapter 174 Soul Contract_2 No matter what, Lan Feng lying to him is something Yan Xiaobao is unwilling to accept. If the truth proves he was indeed lying, then who knows which parts of the earlier story were real and which were fabricated? This made it nearly impossible for Yan Xiaobao to trust anything he was told. "I was once human, that’s a fact," Lan Feng stated plainly, as though he had no intention of hiding anything from Yan Xiaobao. "But when we received our father’s inheritance, we transformed into beasts." Hearing that it was possible to change from human to Divine Beast completely shocked Yan Xiaobao. It made no sense! A deep fear emerged within him—was there really nothing immutable here, not even one’s race or gender? One thing was certain: the Phoenix could easily answer any of his questions. This answer seemed trivial—as long as the question concerned the world they now inhabited, the bird was willing to respond. Lan Feng’s quick reaction stirred feelings of guilt within Hui Yue. He considered himself someone fair to others. Some people judged others with malice. However, for some inexplicable reason, he currently harbored prejudice against Lan Feng. Lan Feng claimed he had not killed Hui Hui; he also claimed he hadn’t summoned the truck to harm Li Fen. Even though Yan Xiaobao adhered to the rule that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, he had shifted his belief, laying blame for everything squarely on this bird. He had arrived in this new world where everything appeared absurdly laughable to him. He feared and worried about how he would survive, but this time the Phoenix stepped forward to help him understand where he was and what he was. But even though Lan Feng answered all of his questions, he couldn’t shake his annoyance at that damn voice in his head. Its smugness and arrogance were simply insufferable. The condescension dripping from its tone made Yan Xiaobao want to land a good punch on Lan Feng’s face. For someone newly reincarnated, his corrupt thoughts were far too sinister. A sigh escaped the baby’s lips, gently stirring the sleeping mother, bringing a sense of approval back into Yan Xiaobao’s mind. This sound was enough to sweep away any guilt currently plaguing Yan Xiaobao, replacing it with anger instead. While it was intriguing, now was not the time to delve into Lan Feng’s past or fret about humans transforming into beasts, as this would not currently aid his survival. "Are there many Magical Creatures in this world?" Yan Xiaobao asked. He had assumed Divine Beasts were relatively rare. However, for one to transform into a Divine Beast, the evolution seemed necessary. This idea gave him several hypotheses he wanted to clarify. Even though this was a question Yan Xiaobao had arrived at after some serious thought, it still made Lan Feng sneer. To him, the question was idiotic. Nevertheless, no matter how silly the question, Lan Feng still provided a serious answer. "Of course, there are many Magical Creatures here," Lan Feng replied confidently, making Yan Xiaobao feel foolish for having asked. "They live everywhere. Some are tamed and domesticated, but most reside in forests and mountains." Yan Xiaobao nodded in understanding of the concept. This sounded just like the animals in his old world. However, he now began to wonder if there were non-magical beasts in this world. Even though Yan Xiaobao wanted to ask this question, he waited until Lan Feng finished his explanation about Magical Creatures. "Domesticated beasts are always weaker than those roaming in the wild. If you’re strong enough, you can force some Magical Creatures to serve you. Most bred Magical Creatures are mounts, guard dogs, or have similar responsibilities. Nonetheless, this world has far more Magical Creatures than humans," Lan Feng continued. Upon hearing this, Yan Xiaobao wasn’t surprised; however, he was a bit shocked to learn that domesticated beasts were weaker than their wild counterparts. He had assumed people would breed and mix monsters to create hybrids. He had a feeling this information would become useful later. "So, are all the beasts in this world Magical Creatures?" Yan Xiaobao finally asked, knowing Lan Feng had finished his explanation. He continued trying to learn more, but once again he heard a snort, and suddenly a wave of pity washed over him. Lan Feng pitied him for being so stupid! This triggered another surge of emotion within Yan Xiaobao. However, even though he was angry, he had no intention of expressing his feelings; instead, he remained silent. He needed the Phoenix to explain how this world worked, and he had to endure the enraging answers. "No, only beasts capable of cultivation are considered Magical Creatures," Lan Feng replied. Once again, even though he truly pitied Yan Xiaobao, he gave a rather satisfactory answer. "Then, if they learn to cultivate, any beast might become a Magical Creature, but it rarely happens because they’re too stupid." Yan Xiaobao nodded, thinking this made sense. Cultivation was a fascinating topic. Yan Xiaobao was surprised because theoretically every living being could cultivate, but it seemed some lacked talent while others did not care at all. Some knew how to cultivate; others did not. Regardless, Yan Xiaobao lacked the ability to cultivate, so he redirected his focus to Lan Feng’s next explanation. "Wild Demon Beasts are typically hunted by cultivators," Lan Feng continued explaining Magical Creatures. "Humans gather their cultivation base within their three cores, while Magical Creatures collect theirs in the cores within their heads. Their cores look like gemstones and contain their essence and Qi. The cores of beasts can be used in various medicinal recipes to boost cultivation or can be extracted to enchant armor and weapons. There are many ways humans use them, but they are never consumed. Eating a core would instead absorb all the carefully cultivated Qi within a person." Yan Xiaobao nodded once more. All the information provided was incredibly valuable. These gemstones seemed highly prized, but he wasn’t foolish enough to immediately seek them out. Noticing Yan Xiaobao’s interest spark, Lan Feng laughed. "Demon Beasts are divided into cultivation levels just like humans; however, a human must possess far more refined Qi to compete with a beast of the same level. Frankly, if you have strong Martial Arts Skills, you can prevail, and I can help teach you those." Lan Feng once again spoke with such smug arrogance that this time it simply made Yan Xiaobao chuckle. Lan Feng indeed had the right to be self-satisfied, as he likely harbored a wealth of knowledge in his fiery mind. "In this world, death truly seems like a pervasive phenomenon," Xu Yue thought as he pondered the information Lan Feng had provided, feeling somewhat melancholic. For some reason, this made him hesitant about the new life he was forced into. He grew up in a world where murder was condemned, but to survive in this world, there was no doubt he would eventually have to kill. This thought repelled him. His stomach churned, and he felt like vomiting. Murder shouldn’t be a big deal, yet the thought of striking someone down made his complexion pale and nausea wash over him. The idea of blood splashing everywhere, the imagery of torn flesh—all of it made Xu Yue’s stomach turn. He had no intention of imagining what it would be like to kill someone. "You need to forget your old world," Lan Feng said gently, sensing Yan Xiaobao’s discomfort. "We have a goal, and to achieve that, you cannot be weak." Yan Xiaobao knew Lan Feng was right. Thus, he reinforced his resolve to achieve his goal. Despite his current stomach discomfort, he understood there was no turning back. Even the slightest hesitation could result in his death, which would prevent him from reuniting with Li Fen. He replied, "I refuse unnecessary killing; I will not lay a hand on those who do not harm me. But if someone tries to kill me, I will kill them! If they obstruct me, I will remove them. If you’re prepared to kill, you must prepare to die yourself." ...

Chapter 178 - 174 Soul Contract_2

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