Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Chapter 57: Illusory God Quality - Ancient Plant-Type Beast! 

**Central Hospital.**

**VIP Ward.**

When Xiao Xingyu awoke, it was still night outside. "How long have I been asleep..." He rubbed his sleepy eyes and checked his phone, startled by the date. "Wow, I slept for three whole days!"

After exiting Blood Mist Canyon, Xiao Xingyu fell into a coma and slept for three days straight. He got out of bed and moved his body gingerly, feeling stiff and awkward. "My arm is so sore, and my back aches. It seems my overexerted body hasn't fully recovered."

Three days prior, the life-and-death struggle with the Cave Demon-Eyed Spider in the canyon had taken Xiao Xingyu to the brink of death. Now, his body was wrapped in thick bandages, and his wounds were not yet fully healed.

The system notification sounded:

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, Host! Achievement unlocked: [Two-Star Beastmaster Title]"

"Achievement Rewards: [Light Attribute Skill - 'Flash of Light'] + [Heavenly Soul Vine Beast Seed]"

"Rewards have been distributed, please check."

With a thought, Xiao Xingyu opened the system's inventory. The inventory now contained two items: a skill manual and a shimmering seed.

"This light attribute skill came just in time, perfect for Freya."

With two weeks remaining until the Supernova Competition, it was enough time for the Holy Light Angel Beast to learn this light attribute skill.

Feeling inspired, Xiao Xingyu took out the seed from the inventory. It was a round, silver seed emitting a faint fragrance, the precursor to a plant-type beast: the Heavenly Soul Vine Beast.

Much like how a dragon begins as an egg, plant-type beasts start as seeds. "This is my first plant-type beast. From the data panel, it looks... impressive, very impressive!"

Although the Heavenly Soul Vine Beast was just a seed, Xiao Xingyu could see its future data panel. Not just any plant-type beast, it possessed ancient bloodlines with an [Illusory God] quality—one grade higher than mythical quality!

Such powerful bloodlines determined the seed's difficult cultivation. The Demon Eye could retrieve the steps and methods for nurturing the seed. Xiao Xingyu's smile faded.

"What? Watering won't do; I need dew from the Phoenix Tail Grass and nectar from the Demon Firefly Flower?"

"Ordinary fertilizer won't work; I need manure from a Beast God-tier monster?"

"This seed is truly delicate, harder to care for than a spoiled heiress!"

Once cultivated successfully, the seed would become the Heavenly Soul Vine Beast, boasting the illusory god quality of ancient bloodlines. But the cost of nurturing it was daunting.

"Well, given its illusory god quality, I'll pamper it."

Xiao Xingyu understood well that high risk yields high reward, and effort begets results. Phoenix Tail Grass dew and Demon Firefly Flower nectar weren't available on the market; he'd have to venture into dangerous beast territories to collect them.

As for the Beast God-tier monster manure, he'd have to try his best. After all, his Nine-Tailed Fox, Dailu, was his greatest asset, yet only at Beast Emperor level. Even at her peak, Dailu would struggle against a Beast God-tier monster.

"Growing this seed requires patience and progress step by step."

"I need to get manure from a Beast God-tier monster..."

With a sudden idea, Xiao Xingyu opened the beast crest to summon the Nine-Tailed Fox. A foreign beauty materialized beside the bed, her fox ears twitching, adding a touch of girlish charm to her exotic queenly demeanor.

"Why did you summon me?" Dailu remained frosty but was warm inside, her gaze falling on Xiao Xingyu's bandaged body. After a pause, she asked, "Does your wound still hurt?"

"Don't worry, Lulu, I'm strong. It doesn't hurt anymore, oof~" Trying to show off, Xiao Xingyu did a few push-ups, accidentally straining his wound and wincing in pain.

Frowning, Dailu supported Xiao Xingyu back onto the bed, scolding, "You're this injured and still showing off? Just rest quietly!"

Her deep care was evident in her stern words. Dailu's attitude towards Xiao Xingyu was becoming quite affectionate.

"Thank you, Lulu."

Dailu handed Xiao Xingyu a cup of hot water, asking seriously, "So, what do you need me for?"

"Lulu, you were once a Beast Emperor-tier monster, and one that even the Dragon Empire's Empress resented..."

"Someone of your stature must know many powerful beasts, right?"

"For example, a Beast God-tier monster?"

Dailu was puzzled. "Why do you ask?"

"Do you know any or not?" Xiao Xingyu pressed.

Memories of battlefields flooded back as Dailu recalled. "I do know some stronger than myself. Why are you asking?"

Xiao Xingyu excitedly patted his thigh. "Great, you do know!"

"You're acting strange. What's your plan?"

Xiao Xingyu suddenly grasped Dailu's hand, seriously asking, "Lulu, can you help me get manure from a Beast God-tier monster?"

"Xiao Xingyu, are you crazy?!"

"I'm serious."

"Hmph, you're definitely crazy!"

Dailu's eyes filled with disdain before she turned into a stream of light, retreating into Xiao Xingyu's beast crest. Xiao Xingyu laughed helplessly, tapping the crest.

"Lulu, it's a misunderstanding. I'm not crazy, nor am I a weirdo."

"I need Beast God-tier monster manure for legitimate purposes, not to eat!"

"Lulu!"

Despite his explanations, Dailu wouldn't listen, mistakenly believing he had a bizarre taste...

Time flew by, and two weeks passed. The annual Supernova Competition was held today. Early in the morning, Xiao Xingyu donned his competition attire and took the school bus to Longyin City Airport.

The competition venue was in Four Spirits City, named after the four sacred beasts: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, representing the four academies. Each academy selected three participants for the competition.

Xiao Xingyu was one of Qinglong Academy's representatives.

Upon entering the lounge, he immediately spotted a pair of white-haired siblings. The white-haired boy was Murong Yangshuo, and the white-haired girl was Murong Xinxin. Together with Xiao Xingyu, they made up Qinglong Academy's entire team.

"Hey, the great genius Xiao is here~" Murong Yangshuo's teasing tone was oddly endearing. "Brother Yangshuo, morning~"

"And Xinxin, long time no see, you've gotten prettier."

Murong Xinxin was taken aback, giving Xiao Xingyu a curious look.

"Pfft~"

Murong Yangshuo spat out his soda. "What did you call my sister?"

Xiao Xingyu repeated, "Xinxin~"

"Why?"

"Because Murong Xinxin is too long, so I gave her a nickname, Xinxin."

The characters in "Xinxin" consist of six "gold" characters, inspiring Xiao Xingyu's nickname.

Murong Yangshuo rolled up his sleeves. "Hey, Xiao Xingyu, you dare give my sister such a tacky nickname? Do you believe I..."

"Brother, sit down."

Murong Xinxin's words interrupted him, forcing him to sit down with a frustrated glare at Xiao Xingyu. Xiao Xingyu ignored his hostility, sitting beside Murong Xinxin. "Xinxin, how have you been? How's your beast progress?"

"My first beast evolved to mature form (second stage). My second beast awakened its lightning attribute..."

Murong Yangshuo was dumbfounded. Seeing his sister chat naturally with Xiao Xingyu felt unfamiliar.

"Is this still my sister?"

"She's chatting with a guy?"

"And accepted the tacky nickname Xinxin?"

"Heavens, the world is crazy, mice marry cats, and my sister found her match!"

Murong Yangshuo's eloquence was undeniable—perhaps a future in rap awaited him in retirement.