77: Chapter 77 The Spirit Realm Erupts, Forced to Be Involved

"This way of speaking, is the other party a rich kid sent down here? Because of Earth Dog, does he assume I'm also someone sent down?"

Realizing this, Qin Ding's internal vigilance instantly spiked. His eyes began to shift, attempting to find a new Life Records around Xiang Tian.

When his gaze shifted to the pitch-black, lightless forest behind Xiang Tian, his pupils trembled.

[ Beast: Desolate Mountain Earth Lion ] [ Aptitude: Rare ] [ Element: Earth ] [ Level: 53 (Monarch) ] [ Abilities: Desolate Stone Domain, Earth Perception, Mountain Strike, Earth Bind, Hundred-Refined Body ] [ Bloodline: Lion-type (100%) ] [ Evolution Path (Lion-type): Must reach Level 71. ] [ Aptitude Improvement: Must reach Level 71. ] [ Description: A powerful lion-type spirit beast from the sandy lands. Possessing both offense and defense, it also features long-range and area-of-effect strikes. It is a Beast King-level spirit beast capable of ruling a region. ]

Level 53, Monarch, Tier 6 Beast Tamer—the same level as the Chang City Lord!

The Life Records displayed behind the other party undoubtedly confirmed Qin Ding's hypothesis: the other party was indeed a rich kid sent down to Chang City this year.

He was clearly displeased that Qin Ding's Dahei was a Sha Jin Wolf—or rather, displeased that Qin Ding had a Sha Jin Wolf as a beast. However, he seemed to be wary of something, not daring to act directly, and even suppressed his initial irritation.

"Does he think I have a different status because of Earth Dog? Does he think I'm also someone sent down like him, which is why he asked who I am?"

"Roar-woof."

Just then, Qin Ding's thoughts were interrupted by a lion's roar. The 'patriarch' hiding in the shadows behind Xiang Tian stepped out, causing Qin Ding to freeze for a moment.

It wasn't because the person appeared, but because of what the young man opposite him said.

"Grandfather."

From his appearance, the master of the Desolate Mountain Earth Lion was clearly a middle-aged man who looked at most forty, yet he was this young man's grandfather. Did the feedback from the beast extend the Beast Tamer's lifespan, making him appear young?

Commander Xiang Ding glanced at his grandson. Honestly, he was quite pleased with his grandson's hesitation just now.

However, while his grandson didn't recognize Qin Ding, he knew that Qin Ding was the No. 1 in the Class Competition at Changcheng No. 11 High School. Just as Commander Xiang Ding was about to speak, a familiar and powerful aura intruded into the Desolate Mountain Earth Lion's perception.

"Whimper."

[ Boss, someone else is here. The scent this time is somewhat familiar. ]

Qin Ding: ? Someone else?

Without any warning, a giant bear larger than the Desolate Mountain Earth Lion silently walked out from the side. On its back sat two people—the very father and daughter Qin Ding had seen at Yangyang Weapon Shop.

"Yo~ Isn't this our East City Law Enforcer? I said my bear smelled an old acquaintance, but I didn't expect it to be you, sir."

[ Beast: Savage Earth Bear ] [ Aptitude: Rare ] [ Element: Earth ] [ Level: 52 (Monarch) ] [ Abilities: Sharp Rock Domain, Hundred-Refined Body, Earth Armor, Earth Fury ] [ Bloodline: Bear-type (100%) ] [ Evolution Path (Bear-type): Must reach Level 71. ] [ Aptitude Improvement: Must reach Level 71. ] [ Description: A powerful bear-type spirit beast from the mountains. Possessing both offense and defense, it also features long-range and area-of-effect strike capabilities. It is a Beast King-level spirit beast capable of ruling a region. Its only flaws are that it is sleepy and irritable. ]

Seeing the Savage Earth Bear, which was the size of a small hill, Commander Xiang Ding was visibly surprised.

"Hmm? Chairman Cui Geng?"

"Roar!"

The Savage Earth Bear roared extremely unhappily at the Desolate Mountain Earth Lion—or rather, it roared at Commander Xiang Ding for calling its master by name.

In an instant, Commander Xiang Ding's expression darkened, and Xiang Tian's expression became equally unpleasant.

Chairman Cui Geng, however, acted like nothing happened and played the peacemaker, laughing it off. "Don't be angry, Law Enforcer Xiang. My bear just can't stand seeing me get annoyed. My fault, my fault—I didn't teach this kid well."

Hmph~

The Savage Earth Bear snorted loudly, puffing out white smoke, and shifted its gaze from Commander Xiang Ding to the Desolate Mountain Earth Lion.

Qin Ding observed for a moment, and seeing that both sides' gazes were no longer on him, he waved his hand at the Earth Dog beside him.

As far as he could tell, these two sides clearly didn't get along. He didn't want to get involved; otherwise, he wouldn't even know how he died. However, he took an extra look at Chairman Cui Geng. If the other party hadn't helped him out of the situation, he wouldn't have known how to handle what just happened.

The man and the wolf immediately began to sneakily retreat, attempting to leave.

As for the five unskinned Claw-Tooth Wolf corpses? He would just have to abandon them. Fortunately, he had already extracted all the inner cores, so it wasn't a completely wasted effort.

However, Qin Ding's movements were noticed by Cui Yan, and Cui Yan's action was noticed by Xiang Tian.

Xiang Tian's already gloomy face became even darker.

Cui Yan knows this person who is suspected to be the third person sent down?

Cui Yan didn't think that much.

The adults were confronting each other, which had nothing to do with juniors like them. Aside from her and Xiang Tian, wasn't Qin Ding the only other young person of their age present?

Plus, after two chance encounters, if she didn't watch him, who would she watch?

Honestly, she was quite curious how a local orphan from Chang City managed to get a beast like a Sha Jin Wolf. Could it really be as her father said—murder and robbery?

"Qin Ding, where are you going?"

Awkward.

His retreating steps came to an abrupt halt. There was no astonishment or shock on Qin Ding's face; he just subconsciously furrowed his brows, his eyes filled with coldness.

The other party investigated him? What did that mean?

Unlike Cui Yan, after hearing the name Qin Ding, Commander Xiang Ding's brows furrowed and relaxed, then furrowed again.

"Qin Ding...?"

He couldn't think of any kid named Qin Ding in the Tier 2 Cities in the Eastern Region. Could he really be from a Tier 1 City? Why would someone sent down from a Tier 1 City come to a Tier 3 City instead of a Tier 2 City?

The next second, a muffled, thunderous sound erupted from the space in the center of the three parties, and everyone instinctively looked over.

The air in the central clearing suddenly distorted. A pitch-black spatial rift expanded rapidly and silently, its edges glowing with an eerie blue light.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the palm-sized fissure turned into a massive gap over ten meters long!

It stood there like a ghostly blue eye overlooking all living beings.

Looking at that rift, Qin Ding's body couldn't help but tremble, and his mouth twitched.

He was all too familiar with this thing. He had been familiar with it online since six years ago and had studied too much knowledge related to it. He was a poor student, but other than things related to Spirit Realms, he knew nothing.

Qin Ding almost subconsciously blurted out, "Spirit Realm!"

"Not good! Xiaotian, get behind Grandfather!"

"Girl, don't move! Daddy is holding you!"

Listening to those two anxious voices exploding in the air, Qin Ding's chest heaved, and he suddenly chuckled softly.

"Futile effort... The moment a Spirit Realm is born, everyone nearby who meets the requirements will be forcibly dragged into the Spirit Realm."

"Judging by the scope, it's a Primary Spirit Realm. But is this, fate?"

As his voice fell, Qin Ding felt his feet lift off the ground. He and Earth Dog were pulled into the air and sucked into the Spirit Realm rift, along with Xiang Tian and Cui Yan, as well as their beasts.

Unlike the tension and panic of the other two, in Qin Ding's eyes, there was only a touch of helpless madness.

Dahei was the same, its eyes filled with madness.

"Woof!"

[ Boss, are we going to find Mom and Dad! ]

Qin Ding was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a manic smile.

"Pretty much. Although we didn't start it, but... if this is fate..."

"Then bring it on!"