Returning to reality, it was already past eight in the morning, leaving plenty of ti before the ten o'clock departure.
"Uwaah…"
Lu Yu couldn't help but yawn, holding his Kidneys.
After grinding for so long, even with the support of Extraordinary Cuisine and the Earth Mother Lotus, he felt as if his body had been hollowed out. This feeling of emptiness intensified after the [Radiant and Energetic] buff ended.
Especially sleeping in a dream… it was like a fake sleep, barely relieving any fatigue.
In comparison, Little Spider was in high spirits; after all, as a Demonic Beast, her stamina far exceeded that of a Human.
Although Little Mouse wasn't tired, it habitually flopped onto the Sofa, opened a bag of Potato Chips, and, like a wriggling hamster-worm, burrowed inside to munch.
Lu Yu felt a little helpless.
Both of his Pet Beasts were full of energy, yet he was still the one who had to cook. After all, the Master of the Gate's effect only worked on food he personally made.
There was no way to be lazy; he had to get a Buff before entering the Mystic Realm.
So, Lu Yu began to skillfully spread out an Egg Pancake.
To feed his two Gold-Swallowing Beasts, he deliberately made it several layers thick. Finally, he sprinkled on a handful of Scallions, and the aroma imdiately wafted up.
Simple and delicious ×
Quick and convenient √
Then, following his usual routine, he took out the Gluttony Cauldron. The thing glanced at Lu Yu with a look of disgust, but it opened itself up with practiced ease.
It was like the female protagonist in an adult manga after her corruption arc; no matter how much she loathed it, it had already beco muscle mory.
Her mouth said no, but her body was honest.
Lu Yu didn't mind in the slightest. All he wanted was its body, not its heart.
As long as he didn't break it, it would beco even smoother to use with ti.
Then, Lu Yu tossed the Egg Pancake inside.
After being enhanced, it was returned as a Golden Flash Egg Pancake. As for the Price…
"Following the ancient Law of Fate Scale, this ti the exchange is for your eye… eye… a single Tear!"
Seeing the successful transaction, the Gluttony Cauldron instantly felt it was back in control and activated its Backstab Mode.
It called for an eye, but unfortunately, under the effect of [Master of the Gate], it was changed to a single Tear.
That wasn't hard to produce.
A yawn was all it took.
Once the transaction was complete, Lu Yu tossed the Gluttony Cauldron, which was now Doubting Life, back into storage.
Although both had a Rebellious Bone, it was much weaker than Little Mouse.
Lu Yu took a look and was pleasantly surprised to find that today's buff was [Spirit Brimming], one he had never gotten before.
This buff was perfectly suited for prolonged combat.
Just as he was about to portion out the food, he noticed that a quarter of the thick Egg Pancake was missing.
He was stunned for a mont, then realized what happened. Turning to a corner, he saw a white Fox Shadow stooping down to enjoy the delicacy.
White Starlight coalesced in the air, forming a Tray. The White Fox, its face half-hidden by its fur, elegantly lowered its head to eat.
The Dark Star River behind it was even darker than last ti.
It was as if the light of the Myriad Stars had begun to fade, gradually growing dim.
Seeming to sense Lu Yu's gaze, it turned its head and let out a crisp, ethereal Fox's Cry:
"Chirp~"
This ti, there was no Starlit Wind, only a pleasant sound like flowing water that washed away the fatigue from one's Soul.
"Big Boss White Fox is here!"
Lu Yu was stunned at first, then overjoyed.
This was his chance to use his Flattery Skill. However, before he could speak, Little Mouse, who had floated over upon hearing the noise, cried out in alarm:
"Is that… a Fox? Heavens, Sister Spider, the Cultivator is tired of us! He's really bringing a Fox Spirit ho now! This is blatant cuckoldry right in front of a mouse…"
Before it could finish, Lu Yu clamped a hand over its mouth and lectured it:
"You horny Hamster, stop spouting nonsense whenever you have a spare mont! Your special trait is almost becoming your only trait!"
"Wuwuwu!"
Little Mouse expressed its strong disagreent and grievance.
Its little paws waved in a silent protest. He already dared to bring The Other Woman ho, and now he was bullying his Original Pet Beast and not even allowing it to speak.
It couldn't even imagine what kind of kinky things he would dare to do in the future. It was just too sti—too dark!
At this thought, Little Mouse couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Then, two Little Little Mice popped up on its shoulders and started singing the BGM for "Snowflakes Drifting".
'You even co with your own sound system?'
Lu Yu complained internally.
However, the commotion here also attracted Little Spider's attention. Perceiving with her Mind's Eye, she too saw this White Fox, whose beauty transcended species' aesthetics.
She paused for a mont, then gave a greeting:
"Ying!"
'Since you're here, make yourself at ho.'
It had quite the… Eldest Sister-like deanor.
"Chirp~" the White Fox responded gently, seemingly unfazed.
"Sese!" Little Mouse struggled free from Lu Yu's Giant Hand, let out a cry, and joined the battlefield.
It was likely the only hamster in the world whose cry was "Sese."
However, after the greeting, the White Fox didn't say much more.
It elegantly finished the last of the Egg Pancake, leaped up, and entered the Dark Starry Sky, disappearing once again.
It ate and left, without a trace of reluctance.
The mont it left, Little Spider subconsciously frowned. It wasn't out of disgust, but because the mories in her mind began to fade.
However, they were blocked by the Nightmare Dream Prison and successfully retained.
She was no longer who she once was.
Little Mouse had a similar reaction and successfully resisted the effect this ti, no longer forgetting. However, it didn't notice this effect either.
The improvent in their Racial Potential had led to a leap in their very Essence.
But because Little Mouse rembered the event, it started pestering Lu Yu about where the Fox ca from.
Weren't they together all the ti these past few days? Could it be that he was in an online relationship?
At this thought, Little Mouse began its earnest and persuasive lecture:
"Cultivator, you must rember, online Pet Beasts will only cheat you of your money and your body! Only the real-life , Little Mouse, and Sister Spider will be good to you… wuwuwu…"
Lu Yu picked up a piece of Egg Pancake and stuffed it into Little Mouse's mouth, stopping its incessant chatter.
After getting a taste of the delicious food, the Gluttonous Mouse completely forgot everything else.
Little Spider also ca over to start her al.
While eating, Lu Yu took out the Star Leaf.
The White Star Markings on it shimred, indicating that it had been replenished and could be used again.
The thought that it contained the power to reverse ti in a small area made Lu Yu a little excited.
This could be a Life-saving item at a critical mont!
Big Boss White Fox was truly the best client—lots of pay for little work.
"But why did it co today? It didn't co when I made food the past few days.
Was it busy? Or maybe…"
Lu Yu looked at the Egg Pancake in his hand and murmured, "Is it because of this [Spirit Brimming] buff?"
After all, both of its appearances coincided with him getting the [Spirit Brimming] buff. If it wasn't a coincidence, it should be because of this special buff.
The buffs he got the past few days were mostly for replenishing ntal Power or energy separately. Could it be that the White Fox needed to fight frequently, so it only required special buffs?
But it was also possible that it was just a coincidence.
The specific reason could probably be verified the next ti he got the [Spirit Brimming] buff.
"If it's true, I can figure out its pattern.
If I can get closer, maybe I can even pet the fox and experience the joy of King Zhou…"
Lu Yu felt a faint sense of anticipation. After all, he had no resistance to fluffy things.
After finishing breakfast, he set off for School with his two little ones.
Atop the High Tower, the white Fox Shadow stood quietly.
The Dark Nebula behind it grew dimr, and a Weirdness Black Qi tried to spread out. Just a single wisp leaking out caused the sky over the entire city to darken.
"Is it going to rain?"
"Didn't the weather forecast say it would be sunny today? Why did it turn cloudy!"
"Oh no, I need to hurry ho and get an umbrella!"
"…"
The pedestrians in the city grumbled and quickened their pace. So even prepared to take shelter in nearby shops.
However, just as this Black Qi was about to spread further, it was quickly suppressed and forcibly expelled by a surge of White Starlight that had doubled in intensity.
The sky cleared up again, leaving a crowd of people utterly confused.
anwhile, the nebula behind the White Fox beca a little brighter, taking on the color of starlight.
It gazed in the direction of the Abandoned Urban Area, as if it were about to return from a bygone era…
On the other side, Lu Yu, who had a good sense of punctuality, arrived at the School ten minutes early.
Many students and teachers had already gathered. Qi Wei and Chiyue ng were there as well.
Upon Lu Yu's arrival, the crowd cast looks of gratitude or awe, and many teachers greeted him enthusiastically.
The gratitude ca from the Senior Students.
Thanks to Lu Yu, the qualification to allocate spots had returned to Great Abyss City High School. They directly took seven spots.
Excluding Lu Yu's, anyone who had participated in the Arena tournant could get a spot. Adding two more senior students, six people had gotten a Mystic Realm spot for free.
The students were clear about their grievances and gratitude, and they ca forward to thank him. Lu Yu responded with a smile.
This Humble attitude earned him the goodwill of even more people, who invited him to visit their hos when he had the chance.
"This guy really rode the wind and soared.
It wasn't a waste of my hard work editing that video!"
Qi Wei looked at Lu Yu, feeling a little excited. He had started editing the video as soon as he got ho a few days ago, even spending money to boost its traffic.
As expected, it instantly went viral.
Afterward, his reputation in his Monts was instantly reversed.
No one dared to laugh at him anymore. Instead, they praised his unique vision and his eye for talent, which greatly satisfied his vanity.
However, although Qi Wei was a fervent fan online, expressing his gratitude in person was still a bit awkward. It felt like it would lead to Social Death, but not thanking him didn't feel right either.
Just as he was going through an intense internal struggle and had finally made up his mind to go over, a voice suddenly rang out:
"Alright, it's ti to set off!"
Luo Zisong walked out, leaning on his Snake-head Cane. He smiled as he looked at these vibrant Children.
He still couldn't see through Lu Yu, as always, but judging by his ntal Energy state, why did he look even more Deficient than last ti?
A bit like… Excessive Indulgence?
At this thought, he glanced at Chiyue ng, whose complexion did indeed look much rosier.
And it had already been three days, yet they were still planning to go to the Mystic Realm together.
While Luo Zisong lanted that young people lacked restraint, he couldn't help but worry.
Lu Yu wouldn't Die young, would he?
If he were recorded in the annals of history, would he be ridiculed… or envied?
Little did he know, Lu Yu was just tired from grinding his skill Proficiency for too long.
Plus, the new buff increased his energy recovery speed, it didn't fill it up instantly, so he still needed so ti to recover.
'I should find a chance to advise him, or maybe give him so Goji Berries from Starlight City…'
Luo Zisong thought with concern, then tapped the ground with his cane, instantly unfurling a huge Summoning Array.
Boom!
A powerful aura swept out like a Tsunami, making everyone feel as if they were in the deep sea. A massive pressure squeezed in from all directions, making it difficult to breathe.
"Is this the Oppressive Aura of a Morning Star Rank Beast Tar…"
Although Lu Yu was unaffected, he could feel the terror of this aura. Unless he used the Star Leaf given to him by the White Fox, he would be instantly killed.
If Red Copper, Silver Rank, and Gold were compared to a plant's rooting, sprouting, and seedling stages, where it could be blown over by the wind at any ti, then from the Morning Star Rank onward, it beca a towering tree, qualified to provide Sanctuary to a region.
The aura ca quickly and went just as fast.
As the Summoning Array faded, a figure appeared before everyone.
"What is that!?"
So of the more timid girls showed looks of terror upon seeing it.
Even the boys couldn't help but feel their legs tremble.
It was a creature made entirely of Straw, shaped like a Bird, but enormous.
It was a full six ters long, and its straw-woven wings spanned more than ten ters when extended, casting a huge Shadow and exuding a powerful Oppressive Aura.
Its head was not that of a normal bird, but rather resembled an ugly scarecrow head woven in the countryside to frighten away birds.
Its eyes were scarlet, and it had a Bloody Maw that took up two-thirds of its head. Its tail was a long, white bone tail covered in barbs.
Just by standing there, it radiated an aura that warned The Living to stay away.
If they didn't know the person before them was the Principal of Great Abyss City High School, they would have almost thought he was an archbishop from so Evil God Cult who had infiltrated their ranks.
But knowing was one thing; many students still couldn't help but back away, creating distance.
Seeing this, the scarlet eyes of the ferocious giant bird dimd slightly.
"What are you doing? Get back here!"
An exclamation of surprise caught its attention. It looked down and saw Lu Yu standing before it, curiously examining it.
'This Human… isn't afraid of ?'
Lu Yu wasn't pretending; he genuinely wasn't afraid. Just a mont ago, after consuming a third of his Spirituality, he had already obtained enough information.
【Five-Bone Bountiful Bird】
【Strength: Mid-tier Overlord】
【Description: Its initial form is the Grain-Eating Bird, which likes to eat the five grains of the harvest season and the Bountifulness aura created by humans contained within. Thus, it is close to humans and will actively help drive away Demonic Beasts that affect the grain harvest.
Over a period of ten or even dozens of years, if a Grain-Eating Bird consus enough of the five grains, it can perform a Ritual at a large harvest festival, devouring the Power of Bountiful Harvest to evolve into a Ji Bird, which can promote the growth of crops in a region. It is considered an emissary of the god of harvest in so places, and people will actively offer it food to protect their crops.
The Five-Grain Bountiful Bird is the evolved form after performing a ritual with five types of extraordinary grains. However, during its evolution, it was contaminated by an unknown power but did not die, undergoing a Corruption Evolution into the Undead-type Five-Bone Bountiful Bird.
Although it lost the ability to promote grain growth, it gained the ability to accelerate their decay, the ability to manipulate bone, and its blood contains powerful Toxins that can easily poison large numbers of living creatures.】
Five-Grain Bountifulness!
Five-Bone Bountifulness!
They represented a part of the Authority over Decay and Bountifulness.
No, not quite Authority, but rather the ability to borrow a trace of their power.
What shocked Lu Yu even more was that the initial form of this powerful Overlord was the common Grain-Eating Bird found in the countryside, sowhat similar to the sparrows of his Previous Life.
The only difference was that the forr was a beneficial bird, while sparrows had beco pests in many places.
However, although the Grain-Eating Bird was common, it took ten or even dozens of years of hard work to raise it to the point of evolution.
Even after evolving into a Ji Bird, it wouldn't possess strong Combat Power; the only thing it could do was promote crop growth.
Only when it evolved into its third form would a world-shaking change occur.
It was a true Late-Ga Type Pet Beast.
The Beast Taming World truly held infinite possibilities.
At this thought, Lu Yu felt a bit regretful. It was a pity that its evolution failed.
Otherwise, the birth of a [Five-Grain Bountiful Bird] would have been enough to double the grain production near Great Abyss City.
In this world where Pet Beasts were integrated into all walks of life, besides the ancestors who worked hard to research superior seeds, people were also adept at using extraordinary power to accelerate food production, thus feeding countless humans and avoiding a food crisis.
Since he knew the true nature of the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird, Lu Yu was naturally not afraid of a Pet Beast that was close to humans. After all, its current appearance wasn't by its own choice.
Thinking of this, Lu Yu reached out his hand, an act that was completely audacious and crazy in the eyes of many.
Even if it was the Principal's Pet Beast, this kind of Undead-type life form was clearly not easy to get along with.
What if it accidentally hurt him?
This guy was truly a complete Lunatic.
He had no taboos!
However, to everyone's Jaw-dropping surprise, the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird not only didn't get angry at Lu Yu's touch, but it even lowered its head to make it easier for him to stroke it, gently rubbing its head against his palm to show affection.
It was a huge contrast to its ferocious appearance.
Lu Yu also felt its texture.
It wasn't prickly like ordinary straw but had a soft and smooth feeling, like stroking a cluster of mature rice ears, carrying a faint scent of grain.
After a while, the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird, sensing his kindness, rubbed against him even more vigorously, making Lu Yu laugh.
He quickly comforted it:
"Haha, stop it, that tickles a little…"
"This… How did he do that!?"
"I rember now, Lu Yu's talent seems to be Beast Affinity, but… is it really that amazing? He can even schmooze an Overlord Pet Beast?"
"Could it be that the mysterious Ant-type Pet Beast was attracted by his charm like this?"
"Oh my god, family, being handso really lets you do whatever you want!"
"…"
The crowd was shocked.
Qi Wei's eyes widened even more, and he thought to himself that he had learned sothing new.
This unexpected move had shocked the entire audience.
Lu Yu's King of Swagger routine was second only to the Taboo Existence, the [Collector]!
Chiyue ng was also watching in a daze, but not out of shock, but… envy.
'Does he like life forms that look like this? Should I learn how to cosplay from the internet?'
Chiyue ng's strange train of thought was already running, and she was considering whether to get a straw-woven outfit to attract Lu Yu…
"This kid is really… interesting!"
Luo Zisong was also shocked, and his gaze towards Lu Yu softened.
The reason the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird had evolved incorrectly was largely to protect him.
Even though his friend had never said it, as soone who had been with it for decades, Luo Zisong had always wanted to make ands, but he had never succeeded.
After all, its appearance could no longer be changed.
The Five-Bone Bountiful Bird, which loved Children the most, now didn't even dare to look at them from afar, for fear of scaring them. It didn't even dare to approach rice paddies, afraid it would cause them to decay.
This made it more and more depressed.
He never expected that eting Lu Yu this ti would unexpectedly solve the problem, putting the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird in a better mood.
This kid was truly full of surprises.
Before, Luo Zisong was only a little suspicious, but now he was certain: Lu Yu had definitely lied about his talent.
What [Beast Affinity]?
It was clearly the higher-level [Nature Affinity], hailed as the Art of Universal Seduction, which could make all life forms feel goodwill towards him.
It was like starting a ga with a "Friendly" reputation with all factions.
This explained why Lu Yu was progressing so quickly.
After all, [Nature Affinity]'s other na was [Child of Nature].
He would be favored by Nature's Will, which could stabilize his Spirituality and promote his Pet Beast's evolution. It was a true God-tier Talent.
With the favor of Nature's Will, Lu Yu wouldn't have to worry about being contaminated by Spiritual Energy all the way up to the Moonlight Rank. As for Above Luminous Moon, this self-stabilizing effect would weaken, but his other abilities would beco even stronger.
He could even borrow the Power of Nature.
A true Chosen One!
"This kid actually knows how to hide his strength.
A pity his ruse was seen through by my discerning eyes!"
Luo Zisong laughed inwardly. He had also guessed the reason for Lu Yu's concealnt.
It was probably because of the drastic changes in his family and the ntal trauma he suffered, making him distrustful of most people.
Even beasts hide themselves when in danger, let alone humans.
It was normal to subconsciously choose to hide one's abilities.
At this thought, Luo Zisong felt a pang of sympathy for the child.
Lu Yu was completely unaware that another reasonable explanation had been overthought into existence for him, which, by a strange twist of fate, perfectly concealed the existence of the Eye of Truth.
He stroked the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird's head and asked Luo Zisong curiously, "Principal, its evolution shouldn't be normal, right? I feel like it went in the wrong direction."
Hearing this, Luo Zisong's suspicions were further confird.
If he wasn't favored by nature, how could his perception be so sharp?
So he said:
"Yes, this old friend of mine was contaminated by the Carrion-Eating Cult in order to protect …"
"Carrion-Eating Cult?" Lu Yu asked curiously. It was the first ti he had heard this na, and it sounded very evil.
Could it be that they worshiped so carrion-eating Evil God?
But scavengers were generally not very strong. Could such a Deity really be powerful?
Or perhaps it held the Authority over the decay of all things? That would be terrifyingly strong.
After all, apart from Taboos, even long-lived Ancient Dragons would eventually et their end…
"Feed on grain, end as a rotten corpse; feed on rot, attain eternal life. This is the Doctrine of the Carrion-Eating Cult."
When Luo Zisong recited these words, there was not much hatred in his eyes, but rather a sense of nostalgia.
He looked at Lu Yu and warned him as an Elder:
"Only with decay can all things give birth to greater prosperity, just as straw nourishes the earth after it rots, allowing new crops to grow, making them more bountiful and prosperous.
Therefore, Bountifulness and Decay coexist.
Don't judge a cult's good or evil by its na. Forget it, they're pretty much done for now anyway.
If you encounter them, you must stay far away, don't ever get close. Those guys might have been good once, but now, they're more terrifying than Lunatics…"
At this point, a complicated expression appeared on Luo Zisong's face.
He didn't want to continue discussing this topic. He turned to the others and urged them to get on the back of the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird, preparing to head to the Mystic Realm.
After Lu Yu's demonstration, the others also knew that the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird wasn't as terrifying as it looked, so they climbed on one after another.
"Decay and Bountifulness…"
Lu Yu was lost in thought.
He could tell that Luo Zisong seed to have so connection to the Carrion-Eating Cult.
But Luo Zisong was now an official Principal, while there was very little information about the Carrion-Eating Cult, so it was obviously not a legitimate church.
Moreover, the erroneous evolution of the Five-Grain Bountiful Bird seed to involve a lot of inside stories.
Humans really were complex creatures!
Lu Yu sighed internally, but he didn't dwell on it.
He directly climbed onto the back of the Five-Bone Bountiful Bird. Because he had built up a good impression beforehand, not only was he seated in the front row, but the beast even manipulated its bones to form a chair for him to sit on.
This scene made everyone burn with Envy, Jealousy, and Hate. They could only stand, while Lu Yu was already sitting.
The difference in treatnt was too great.
Luo Zisong was even more stunned.
As the Beast Tar, he didn't even know that a chair could be ford on the bird's back.
How co a new function was unlocked as soon as Lu Yu arrived?
It felt like discovering that your conservative wife of many years, with whom you shared a deep love, knew a lot of tricks with soone else.
He could almost feel a Great Grassland appearing over his head…
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