Beasts: Only I Can See the Hidden Evolution Path

Chapter 70: Starting to Cultivate the Heavenly Soul Vine Beast!

"Attention, guests! The skewers are here!"

The once-empty wooden table was now filled with plate after plate of sizzling skewers, their oil glistening under the dim lights.

Every city has its own night market filled with the lively atmosphere of human interaction, and barbecue stalls are often the go-to places for ordinary folks to relax and chat.

A pair of elegantly dressed, strikingly beautiful white-haired siblings sat at an open-air stall, enjoying skewers that seemed out of place among the surrounding atmosphere.

"Brother Yangshuo, you and Six Jin are from the four great families. I never expected you to be okay with eating at a barbecue stall."

Murong Yangshuo, with a skewer of cumin beef in his mouth, grinned with an unrefined expression that somewhat detracted from his handsome looks. "We may come from the four great families, but we're not saints. Whatever the common people eat, we eat too."

"Don't think that just because it's barbecue, we can't enjoy six-yuan spicy skewers or fifty-cent snacks!"

The four great families of the Dragon Kingdom have different industries, leading to varying lifestyles. For instance, the Ye family is noble and has lived luxuriously for generations. This was evident from Ye Shimo, who had never even tasted spicy skewers when Xiao Xingyu first met her.

In contrast, the Murong family was more down-to-earth. Their father, Murong Jin, was one of the three generals of the Dragon Kingdom's navy, tasked with guarding the long coastline. Being a soldier, he had little concern for luxury.

When Murong Yangshuo and Murong Xinxin were children, their father often took them out to sea, exposing them to a tough life of survival where eating simple food was the norm.

The type of family shapes the type of children they raise. Murong Yangshuo and Murong Xinxin didn’t carry any airs of nobility and lived simply, much like ordinary people.

Chen Qinian reminded them, "Xiao Xingyu, Murong Yangshuo, don’t drink too much. We have a team battle tomorrow!"

"Director Chen, we won the match today! Let's celebrate with a drink; we won't stop until we're intoxicated!"

"Ridiculous! As your mentor, I can't drink!" 

Despite his words of refusal, Chen Qinian didn't stop Murong Yangshuo from pouring him a drink, allowing the glasses to fill.

"You're really good at pretending!"

Both Xiao Xingyu and Murong Xinxin were momentarily taken aback, exchanging glances as they echoed each other.

This unspoken understanding added an air of subtle tension to the bustling barbecue stall.

As the atmosphere became awkward, Xiao Xingyu quickly changed the subject. "Six Jin, let me pour you a drink."

Xiao Xingyu reached for a bottle of chilled beer.

"I can't drink cold drinks; I'm on my period."

Xiao Xingyu showed a concerned expression. "No wonder you look pale today. It turns out you're bleeding. I'm a doctor; should I take a look at your injury?"

The moment those words left his mouth, it was as if a bomb had dropped!

Xiao Xingyu's comment achieved the effect of startling everyone around.

Murong Xinxin froze in place, her eyes narrowing at Xiao Xingyu with a hint of murderous intent.

Chen Qinian coughed up his drink, chuckling, "What a talent!"

Murong Yangshuo immediately locked Xiao Xingyu in a chokehold.

"Yangshuo, calm down; it's a lawful society!"

"If you dare take advantage of my sister again, I swear I'll knock you out!"

Murong Yangshuo was a protective brother, unwilling to accept Xiao Xingyu as a possible brother-in-law.

Though Xiao Xingyu had his arm around Murong Xinxin's shoulder, she didn't seem to mind the closeness.

After a few hours of feasting, only Xiao Xingyu, Murong Xinxin, and Chen Qinian remained at the table.

Murong Yangshuo was sprawled under the table, thoroughly intoxicated.

Murong Xinxin glanced at Xiao Xingyu beside her.

This guy looked unfazed, showing no signs of drunkenness despite the strong smell of alcohol around him.

The table was littered with empty bottles, and even Chen Qinian's face was flushed from drinking.

"Your tolerance for alcohol seems impressive."

"Six Jin, to be honest, when I was eight years old, I could outdrink the village chief at a feast."

Chen Qinian adjusted his glasses and glanced at his watch. "It's getting late; we should head back to the hotel and rest. Tomorrow, we have a tough battle ahead."

Murong Xinxin took out her wallet to pay the bill, while Xiao Xingyu helped the drunk Murong Yangshuo get up.

"Xiao Xingyu, let's keep drinking! Fill my glass!"

"Brother Yangshuo, we can't drink anymore; we should head back to the hotel."

"I warn you, once you're married, you better treat my sister well!"

"Uh..."

"If you don't, as your future brother-in-law, I won't let you off easily!"

Xiao Xingyu felt utterly helpless, muttering, "Six Jin, your brother is drunk, and he’s already considering me as his brother-in-law."

Murong Xinxin remained silent, her thoughts unreadable.

Back at the hotel, Xiao Xingyu tossed Murong Yangshuo onto the bed and then turned to his own room.

Qinglong Academy had ample funding, and Su Ruyan had arranged for everyone to have their own luxurious suites.

After a quick wash, Xiao Xingyu wrapped himself in a towel and approached the floor-to-ceiling window.

The night view outside was dazzling, with countless lights twinkling.

"This city is not far from the Imperial City, and it’s indeed livelier than Longyin City."

His phone vibrated, and Xiao Xingyu picked it up, noticing a group message.

The members of the group included him and the Murong siblings, with the group owner being Dean Su Ruyan and the administrator being Chen Qinian.

Chen Qinian had sent a document in the group chat.

Xiao Xingyu clicked to view it, marveling, "Director Chen is really meticulous; even after drinking so much, he still managed to draft a team battle strategy."

The document contained strategies for the upcoming team battle.

Chen Qinian had analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the three competitors from White Tiger Academy, along with their fighting habits.

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger."

"I have the Demon Eye; I don't need to look at this strategy."

Xiao Xingyu was confident, tossing his phone aside and adopting a serious demeanor.

"On this dark and windy night, it’s time to get down to business..."

In the stillness of the night, Xiao Xingyu found himself alone, ready to engage in some covert activities.

He opened the system warehouse and retrieved the seed of the Heavenly Soul Vine Beast.

The initial form of this plant-type beast was just an unassuming seed.

Gently, Xiao Xingyu touched the spatial ring on his right-hand middle finger and pulled out a prepared flowerpot.

The pot was filled with soil, and he used a small shovel to dig a hole, placing the seed inside.

Everything was ready; he just needed the right conditions.

Next, he took out the Phoenix Tail Grass he had obtained from Zhou Xiong.

The Phoenix Tail Grass has a unique property: during the deep night, the tips of its leaves secrete crystal-clear dew.

Xiao Xingyu collected three drops of dew and dripped them into the soil.

A fragrant aroma wafted through the air, soothing to the senses.