Chapter 39

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The ancient times were even further back than the records of human mythology. It was so far back that scholars thought it was a storyteller’s invention.

Yu Guang had never thought that the little golden fox in front of him was actually a descendant of the ancient mythical beast Nine-tailed Demon Fox. Yu Guang had once seen it on the Divine Beast Atlas. The abilities of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox clan could be displayed through their tails. The more tails they had, the stronger they would be.

However, there were many restrictions to their cultivation.

After the Nine-tailed Demon Fox cultivated its first tail, it had to transform into a human form in order to obtain a second upgrade. It would be upgraded to three tails, then six tails, and finally, nine tails.

One of the necessary conditions for transformation was to have a human body as a container. The little fox already had its first tail, which was why it had taken the initiative to approach Yu Guang, the human.

“Human, aren’t you curious about me?” the little fox said faintly.

When Yu Guang had previously read the research literature, he had only treated it as a fairy tale to read for fun. He had never thought that it would come in handy one day. He smiled and answered, “I don’t like to use secrets to exchange trust. I’ll directly say that I need a partnership that might be more suitable for us.”

The fox was cunning. Since it took the initiative to tell him the secret of their cultivation, it must have other intentions. The atlas that Yu Guang had read did not reveal the outcome of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox container in detail. If it was planning to exchange its life for the results of its cultivation, Yu Guang would not agree.

“Great!” The Little Fox’s eyes opened a slit. “You’re good at suppressing your curiosity, human. I admire you very much!”

Yu Guang raised his hand and smiled. “Please tell me what you want.”

The little fox narrowed its eyes and coughed twice. “I want you to take me out of here and find me another container! If you can do it, I’m willing to become yours.”

As expected…

Yu Guang wasn’t as happy as he had imagined when he heard the news. If he could sign a contract with an ancient divine beast, that would be the best he could hope for. Moreover, he didn’t even need to use the god-tier bait. He could still save it for the next time. And so, he went back to dry it.

The only thing that made Yu Guang hesitate was the container. He was deeply affected by the ghost stories of his previous life. Whenever he heard about talking foxes, Yu Guang would unconsciously think of a vixen who used Yin to replenish Yang. He did not want to step on the spine of an innocent person and walk forward.

“If a human became your vessel, would that person…”

“Human,” the little fox interrupted him and said, “I know your concerns. An ancient divine beast suddenly appeared in front of you, and you can’t help but feel nervous. It’s okay, I’m actually very kind. In order for you to understand that I am easy to get along with, I’m willing to give you a favor first.”

The fox was quite confident.

“What favor?” Yu Guang asked about something that he was more concerned about.

“Over there.” The Little Fox raised its chin toward the southwest and said, “There are two creatures of the same race as you who are being besieged by rude idiots.”

Creatures of the same race… Rude idiots…

Yu Guang was momentarily stunned by its long-winded descriptions. After thinking for two seconds, he finally reacted, “Why don’t you just say that they’re humans? Oh no, it can’t be them, right?”

How many humans could there be in the blazing mystic realm? Other than himself, there were only five people who came with him!

“Humans are what I call you. Other creatures can’t do it.” The little fox’s faint voice came from the wind, completely forgotten by Yu Guang.

Smoke and dust rose from the southwest. During this period, one could still see the shriveled vines struggling on the verge of death. Yu Guang rushed to the scene as fast as he could.

The fiery rhinoceros easily broke free from the shackles of the vines. It raised its four legs that were as thick as stone pillars and charged forward. It was chasing after two figures, one thin and one fat.

“YOU DAMN WOMAN! I really shouldn’t have agreed to let you come to this damn place! You should stay here alone and be buried with Yu Guang!” Han Nan’s furious voice exploded with an unfamiliar ruthlessness.

“Now is not the time to get angry! Think of a way to survive first!” Lucia was busy running for her life and did not sense Han Nan’s strange emotions.

It was unknown whether Han Nan was too hot or angry. His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked like a crazy evil spirit. The way he looked at Lucia had also changed. In the past, he was indifferent, but now, there was hatred in his eyes.

Yu Guang remembered that Han Nan had saved Lucia during the combat test. How did it become like this after not seeing them for a long time?

“Help! Anyone? Save us!” Lucia used her final trump card and shouted to the sky for help.

“Idiot, shut up!” Han Nan cursed.

Both of them were in a very sorry state. Lucia’s clothes were no different from rags due to the struggle. Her shirt was torn into strips and hung at her waist. Only the inner lining was close to her body. Her golden curly hair stuck to her thin shoulders, and her skin was covered in dirt. Despite this, however, her fair skin could still be seen.

In this fiery red environment, she was really too eye-catching. For ferocious beasts, even if they did not want to eat her, they would still catch and play with their food.

The rhinoceros was determined to get the two of them. It raised its thick and short front hooves and stomped on the ground!

“AHHHHH!”

Accompanied by a scream, Lucia and Han Nan were sent flying. Their bodies slid two to three meters on the ground.

Han Nan’s fat was slightly thicker. After two seconds, he was able to support half of his body. He shook his head and tried to regain consciousness. As for Lucia, she lay still on the ground, as if she had fainted.

Not far away, the rhinoceros rubbed its hind hooves and gathered its strength to prepare for a sprint.

Han Nan tried to stand up, but it did not work after a few attempts. He lay on the ground and laughed at himself. “This is the result of you showing off! You even thought of coming to save people. In the end, no one will even know that you died here!”

He seemed to be scolding Lucia, but at the same time, he seemed to be scolding himself. In a trance, Han Nan thought of his parents, who were paralyzed in bed.

His parents were beastmasters, and they were the ones who were at the frontlines. Han Nan had followed his parents to the battlefield when he was very young, and had seen all kinds of fierce and cruel battles.

From the moment his father’s spine was trampled by a demonic beast, Han Nan had made up his mind to train hard and earn money. Then, he would stay as far away from the bloody land of chaos as possible!

It was a pity that he was too greedy and took Lucia’s tempting offer. It was a pity that he did not manage to take a bite. He was going to die under the iron hooves of the beasts. His fate was even worse than his father’s!

Han Nan stared at the rampaging beast who was sprinting at him in a daze. He had other thoughts in his mind. “I want to live. Someone, please save me! I don’t want to die!”

Despair spread to all his limbs and bones. Everything around him turned into slow motion.

He saw the iron hooves, and the world gradually turned pitch-black. Just as he closed his eyes unwillingly, he suddenly felt his neck tighten, and he coughed violently.

Han Nan felt that he was moving backward. Someone had saved him!