101: Huanxue, in high spirits

"Quick, let me see, what exactly happened to this cat?"

Huang Shi recovered from his shock, darted in front of Bai Ye, and craned his neck to look at Xiao Hei in Bai Ye's arms.

"After lifting the Seal, it naturally got a little stronger."

Bai Ye took the opportunity to place Xiao Hei on the ground.

He made a gesture of pinching something between his index finger and thumb, replying casually.

He didn't plan on telling anyone about the Dream-type, not even Lin Anan, who was closest to him.

"I get it. Fingertip Universe."

Huang Shi could only roll his eyes.

Curiosity aside, every Beast Tamer has their secrets, and prying is not a good habit.

Anyway, as long as this kid agreed to accompany him to that Secret Realm, it was fine.

Just then, Phantom Snow, who had been quietly resting on Bai Ye's other shoulder, suddenly moved.

It jumped down from Bai Ye's shoulder and quickly walked in front of Xiao Hei.

"Meow?"

Xiao Hei tilted her head.

Although she was already capable of Body Integration with Phantom Snow, she often couldn't figure out what was going on with her tsundere younger sister.

If only she also had the Telepathy Talent.

Phantom Snow didn't respond; it just walked a circle around Xiao Hei, sniffing lightly at the air with its nose.

Shock!

This silly, sweet, dark-furred cousin of hers really did get stronger!

Phantom Snow couldn't help but take two steps back, its whiskers trembling slightly, feeling a strong sense of crisis for the first time.

She became the last one!

Although her Rank wasn't high, relying on her Commander-level Aptitude and a set of powerful Skills, she still had the strength to fight even a Transcendence High-rank opponent.

Even so, it didn't change the fact that her Rank was the lowest.

How could she tolerate this?

No, absolutely not!

She had to get stronger; at the very least, she had to be stronger than this cheap older sister.

It turned its head and cast its gaze toward the figure nearby who was frantically doing Pull-ups using Vine Whip.

Xiao Lan, no, Senior Xiao Lan!

If she wanted to become stronger, she had to learn from the strong!

Senior Xiao Lan diligently trains every day; just look at the number of Vines on its body.

She previously had the ability to compete with Senior Xiao Lan, but now she was certain she was no match for Xiao Lan.

She had been too comfortable.

Relying on being in the Juvenile Stage, she spent every day eating and sleeping, occasionally sparring with the keeper, and hadn't truly focused all her Energy on Cultivating.

Burning fighting Spirit ignited in Phantom Snow's golden pupils.

Without looking back, it ran toward the balcony.

Xiao Hei watched Phantom Snow's retreating figure, her face full of question marks. Why was Phantom Snow acting so strange today?

Could she have been influenced by that white curly-haired man?

Bai Ye, however, could understand Phantom Snow's change in mindset through Telepathy.

This was a good thing.

He had originally been thinking about how to get Phantom Snow to Cultivate independently, otherwise relying solely on natural Energy accumulation would be a waste of Phantom Snow's natural Talent.

With him watching over her, there was no need to worry about Phantom Snow overtraining herself.

"What are you grinning about?"

Huang Shi's voice interrupted Bai Ye's thoughts.

"Nothing."

Bai Ye composed himself and cleared his throat.

"Since the matter is settled, shouldn't we discuss going to the Secret Realm?"

"We don't actually need to rush that."

Huang Shi waved his hand and plopped down onto the ground, looking completely exhausted.

"I used up three Refining attempts all at once, so I need to recover for a while. If I don't get three to five days to recuperate, you'll have to carry me into the Secret Realm."

His cheeks were deeply sunken, his skin dry and sallow, and he looked like someone who had indulged excessively.

His hand was so thin it was just skin and bone.

"Then you rest first."

Bai Ye nodded, "I'll stay here at your place for the next few days. Is that alright?"

He had originally planned to hide in Phantom Thunder Dragon City for a while.

It wouldn't be too late to return after the Luoxue City Beast Tamer Association completely rooted out the Black Market.

"No problem, of course, no problem!"

Huang Shi quickly replied, afraid that Bai Ye would run off:

"Stay as long as you want, eat and drink whatever you like, I'll cover everything. At worst, I'll pre-prepare another Refining attempt."

Having finally found such a powerful backer, how could he let him go?

As soon as he finished speaking, his head tilted, and he fell straight down.

Bai Ye: "..."

Don't die in front of me.

He placed his hand on Huang Shi's wrist, and pure Grass-type Energy slowly flowed into his body.

He also checked his physical condition.

Fortunately, he had only fallen into a coma due to excessive depletion of Energy and Vitality; there was no danger to his life.

"What a troublesome fellow."

Nourished by the Aromatic Pollen, Huang Shi's sunken cheeks slowly plumped up, and his skin regained some color.

But he still gave the impression of having overdone it.

After the Aromatic Pollen stopped having a noticeable effect on Huang Shi, Bai Ye stood up and looked at the Lightning Lion King outside the door.

This guy had been lying on the ground playing dead since just now.

"Stop pretending, get up."

Bai Ye kicked its paw.

The Lightning Lion King trembled and slowly got up from the ground.

He wasn't going to take its blood again, was he?

"While he is unconscious, you will serve as his Guard for a period. Do you understand?"

Bai Ye pointed at Huang Shi, who was still asleep on the ground.

"Roar..."

The Lightning Lion King let out a low growl. How could it dare not understand? As long as its life was spared, everything was negotiable.

It walked over to Huang Shi, cautiously lay down, protecting him beneath itself, while gentle Electric Light emanated from its body, nourishing Huang Shi's physique.

Electric Therapy for Wellness, nothing wrong with that.

As long as this human woke up quickly, it would be free.

Afterward, Bai Ye, holding Xiao Hei, walked out of the Warehouse, took out the key he had retrieved from Huang Shi, and unceremoniously entered the Manor's Living Room.

In the Living Room, Phantom Snow was earnestly mimicking human movements, using its two front paws to support itself and diligently performing "Push-ups."

Its small body trembled slightly, highly unaccustomed to this training method, but after just glancing at Xiao Hei, it buried its head and continued practicing hard.

"Meow, meow! (One hundred today, two hundred tomorrow!)"

Meanwhile, Xiao Lan had somehow pulled out several Dumbbells and continued training by lifting them with Vine Whip.

As the Vine Whip swung, it created bursts of Rushing Wind Sound.

Xiao Lan separated one Vine Whip, rolled up a cup of warm water, and presented it to Bai Ye.

You've worked hard, have some water.

"You're still the most thoughtful."

Bai Ye smiled, took the cup, and drank it in one gulp.

He looked at the two beast pets in front of him, both engrossed in frantic effort.

Phantom Snow's method of exercise was still a bit much for him to bear. After going back, he should take a trip to Xuxia Forest to ask the Old Phantom Meows how they Cultivate.

Bai Ye put down the water cup and held Xiao Hei, who was in his arms, up to his face.

"Don't just idle around either; try out your new Skill."

"Meow?"

Which one are you talking about?

"Entering Dreams. Use it on that one."

Bai Ye pointed at a Rainbow Mushroom Marmot sleeping soundly not far away.

Xiao Hei nodded knowingly. As long as Entering Dreams didn't harm the dreamer, it wouldn't cause any spiritual damage to them.

She closed her eyes, and the Star River Gem on her forehead lit up with a faint glow.