Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

In no time, Dai Lu returned to the cave.

The cave was pitch black, with very low visibility.

Xiao Xingyu couldn't see Dai Lu's figure, but he could smell the thick scent of blood.

At this moment, Dai Lu was covered in the hot blood of the Lava Lion Tiger Beast.

She extended her hand, offering Xiao Xingyu a sparkling crystal core.

This was the crystal core of the Lava Lion Tiger Beast, a complete magical beast core with both lava and hurricane attributes.

Judging by its attributes, this crystal core was well-suited to aid the Hell Gale Wolf in its advancement and upgrade.

Outside the cave, rainwater submerged the Lava Lion Tiger Beast's corpse...

Suddenly, Xiao Xingyu stumbled and fell, his vision darkening, feeling utterly drained.

Dai Lu's lips curled into a knowing smile.

"Doesn't it feel terrible to have your spiritual power drained?"

Xiao Xingyu's spiritual power concentration was exceptional among his peers.

Beast tamers consume spiritual power when commanding beasts to fight.

The higher the beast's level, the more and faster spiritual power is consumed.

Currently, Xiao Xingyu is only a one-star beast tamer, with a spiritual power base of just over a thousand.

Dai Lu, being a Beast Emperor-level Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, would consume tens of thousands of spiritual power points with a single battle technique.

Xiao Xingyu couldn't sustain such a massive spiritual power drain.

Not to mention releasing a battle technique, Dai Lu's method of killing the Lava Lion Tiger Beast was simply flicking its head, instantly depleting all of Xiao Xingyu's spiritual power.

"With my current spiritual power concentration, I can't even let Lulu use her battle techniques."

"Even a slight move from Lulu would instantly drain all my spiritual power."

"Therefore, Lulu can only serve as a highly flawed trump card for now, not to be used unless absolutely necessary."

Xiao Xingyu was as clear as a mirror inside; his current rank was too low, and his spiritual power too weak, making it impossible to unleash Dai Lu's true strength in battle.

Moreover, Dai Lu was injured; although her rank was Beast Emperor-level, her deterrent power had fallen to that of a Beast King-level beast.

First, he needed to help Dai Lu recover.

Second, he needed to enhance his own strength and increase his spiritual power concentration.

These two points were urgent to truly unleash Dai Lu's potential.

Meanwhile, Xiao Xingyu heard a system notification in his mind.

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host! Successfully hunted a complete magical beast."

"Task reward: a Blood Marrow Pill + 1000 points."

"Rewards have been credited, please check, host."

Xiao Xingyu's thoughts surged as he opened the system's main interface.

The system warehouse now contained a red pill.

The system account balance totaled 1300 points.

Xiao Xingyu secretly rejoiced.

"This task seemed impossible to complete for a while, thanks to the chance encounter with this female fox..."

Luck is also a form of strength.

Wang Yan intended to kill Xiao Xingyu, but he could never have guessed.

Not only did Xiao Xingyu survive, but he also accidentally contracted a Beast Emperor-level beast with mythical bloodline.

A night passed.

Xiao Xingyu woke again; the rain had cleared outside the cave, and the morning sun was somewhat dazzling.

"What a soft pillow..."

Xiao Xingyu showed a face of enjoyment.

Just as he was indulging, a cold voice broke in.

"How long do you plan to use my chest as a pillow?"

"Sorry, it wasn't intentional."

"Who would believe you!"

Only then did Xiao Xingyu realize he had slept on Dai Lu's ample chest all night.

"Lulu, my wounds..."

Xiao Xingyu had fallen off a cliff the previous day and was injured.

Now, all his wounds were healed, leaving no scars behind.

Dai Lu remained silent, her face slightly flushed.

"From what I know, the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan's saliva has miraculous healing effects for external injuries, so you..."

"Stop talking!"

Dai Lu reached out and covered Xiao Xingyu's mouth.

While Xiao Xingyu slept, Dai Lu worried about his wounds becoming inflamed, so she leaned down to kiss each wound, using her saliva to heal them.

This method of treatment was somewhat intimate and difficult to articulate.

Xiao Xingyu raised his hand, gently touching Dai Lu's nine tails.

"I wouldn't have guessed; on the surface, you seem cold and fierce, but you do have a gentle side."

"Don't overthink it. You are my master; if you die, so do I. That's all there is."

Currently, Dai Lu didn't have any feelings for Xiao Xingyu; everything she did was because of the blood contract.

Xiao Xingyu smirked, thinking to himself, "This fox is still too cold; I'll find a chance to train her properly!"

As for the training methods, they were indescribable.

At this moment, the sound of a rescue team came from outside the cave.

Xiao Xingyu urged, "Lulu, come into the bowl quickly!"

In an instant, Dai Lu transformed into a stream of light, diving into the beast mark on Xiao Xingyu's right hand.

As long as Xiao Xingyu didn't expose it, no one would know he had contracted a Beast Emperor-level beast.

"I'm here!"

Xiao Xingyu turned on his acting skills, lying at the entrance of the cave, pretending to be on the verge of death.

"We found the cliff fall victim!"

"Xiao Xingyu, don't fall asleep, we'll take you to the hospital right away!"

"Captain, this kid's rolling his eyes; he might not make it!"

"Don't sleep!"

"Wake him up with some urine!"

"Cough, uncle, don't spray me, I'm not asleep yet!"

Xiao Xingyu never dared to fake sleep again in his life; it left a shadow over him.

Longyin Hospital.

This is the central hospital in Longyin City, ranked among the top ten nationwide.

VIP Ward.

Xiao Xingyu lay in bed wearing striped patient clothes, surrounded by advanced medical equipment.

Xiao Ruoxue sat beside the bed, tightly holding Xiao Xingyu's hand, her eyes red and swollen, clearly having cried all night.

Su Ruyan and Chen Qinian paced back and forth in the corridor outside the ward.

The floor was littered with still-warm cigarette butts.

The ward door opened.

The doctor stepped out.

"Doctor, how is the patient?"

Chen Qinian asked anxiously.

"The injuries aren't severe, and the recovery ability is strong. There's no life threat."

"Thank you, doctor."

After the doctor left, Su Ruyan and Chen Qinian entered the ward.

Xiao Xingyu tried to sit up.

"Dean..."

Su Ruyan stopped him: "Silly boy, lie down honestly!"

Xiao Xingyu gave a hearty smile, knowing the beautiful dean was worried about him, afraid that getting up would cause his wounds to tear again.

Chen Qinian handed a bunch of nutritional supplements to Xiao Ruoxue.

"Miss Xiao, these supplements are for your brother to help his recovery."

"Thank you, Mentor Chen."

"It's my duty."

Su Ruyan picked up a fruit knife, peeled an apple, and handed it to Xiao Xingyu.

"Thank you, Dean!"

Su Ruyan stared at Xiao Xingyu for a moment, then suddenly asked.

"The rescue team found the corpse of a Lava Lion Tiger Beast near the cave."

"The place where you were rescued is less than a hundred meters from the body."

"Do you know the inside story?"

Xiao Xingyu took a bite of the apple, smiling bitterly: "Dean, I'm just a one-star beast tamer, nearly lost my life. Do you think I could kill a Lava Lion Tiger Beast?"

Su Ruyan remained silent for a while, then reached out her fair hand to tidy Xiao Xingyu's messy hair.

This treatment, since the founding of Qinglong Academy, was a privilege only Xiao Xingyu had.

"Xiao Xingyu, rest assured."

"I will thoroughly investigate this accident and give you and your sister an explanation."

Xiao Xingyu's fall was primarily Qinglong Academy's responsibility.

As the dean of Qinglong Academy, Su Ruyan had an unshirkable duty.

"Old Chen, let's leave and not disturb Xiao Xingyu's rest."

"Yes, Dean."

Su Ruyan and Chen Qinian left the ward one after the other.

They stood at the end of the corridor, lighting cigarettes simultaneously.

In the swirling smoke, their expressions were somewhat strange.

"Old Chen, how do you think the Lava Lion Tiger Beast died?"

"Xiao Xingyu is just a one-star beast tamer... It shouldn't be possible."

"Don't forget, every step this kid takes seems impossible."

After exchanging glances, Old Chen stubbed out his cigarette and asked, "Dean, this accident was clearly someone targeting Xiao Xingyu."

"Yes, I don't even need to investigate to guess the mastermind."

"What do you plan to do?"

"I can't handle this publicly, but I can give Xiao Xingyu a chance for revenge."

"You are the dean of Qinglong Academy, those words sound biased~"

"That kid is worth my bias."

After saying this, Su Ruyan turned and left the hospital.

By evening, Xiao Xingyu's name was trending again.

Longyin City, bustling with people on the streets.

"Have you seen the news?"

"Yes, Xiao Xingyu, who fell off a cliff, was rescued!"

"This kid is really blessed, to escape from the jaws of a Lava Lion Tiger Beast."

"By the way, why did a complete magical beast appear in Yin Nan Mountain?"

The whole city was discussing this matter.

Murong Residence.

Murong Xinxin sat at the dining table, daydreaming.

Murong Yangshuo patted his sister's head.

"Sis, why aren't you eating?"

"Not hungry."

At this moment, the TV broadcasted a news report.

"Welcome to 'Evening News.'"

"Breaking news, Qinglong Academy's new student Xiao Xingyu has been successfully rescued."

"Xiao Xingyu is now recuperating at Longyin Hospital, his condition stable."

"Next, watch the journalist interview!"

On camera, Xiao Xingyu appeared sunny and cheerful.

Reporter: "Xiao Xingyu, how does it feel to have survived this ordeal?"

Xiao Xingyu: "It's great to be alive."

Reporter: "How do you feel right now?"

Xiao Xingyu: "I'm a bit hungry; could you buy me a bowl of spicy hot pot from downstairs?"

Murong Yangshuo watched the TV for a moment, unable to resist commenting, "This Xiao Xingyu, really has a hard life, didn't die after all..."

"Sis, weren't you saying you had no appetite?"

Turning his head, Murong Yangshuo noticed Murong Xinxin eating heartily.

Seeing that Xiao Xingyu was alive, Murong Xinxin inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if a weight had been lifted from her heart.

This was the first time Murong Xinxin experienced an emotional reaction because of a man.

Murong Yangshuo hadn't realized the underlying issue yet and mumbled to himself, "Why did my sister's appetite suddenly improve? Looks like Xiao Xingyu is quite appetizing-looking!"