Black World – Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
As they watched Arou's anxious expression and Yu Yuanzhen's calm demeanor on the Heavenly Curtain, Ning Fengzhi found himself unable to understand the Hundred Thousand-Year transformed Spirit Beast.
"Uncle Bone..."
"Do you think that transformed Spirit Beast will eventually be squeezed dry by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect in that parallel world?"
Bone Douluo snorted.
"Do you think I'm blind?"
"Of course I can see what's happening."
"That transformed Spirit Beast clearly recognizes Yu Xiaogang's extraordinary potential and desperately wants to build a relationship with him."
He frowned thoughtfully.
"But what exactly is so special about Yu Xiaogang that even we haven't discovered yet?"
Throughout Yu Xiaogang's journey shown on the Heavenly Curtain, everyone had witnessed his growth.
They all acknowledged that he was extraordinary.
Even so...
That alone shouldn't have been enough to make a Hundred Thousand-Year transformed Spirit Beast act so eagerly.
Could there be something they had all overlooked?
The leaders of the other major factions shared the same thoughts.
To them, Arou seemed destined to be thoroughly "squeezed dry" by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
After all...
She was simply too eager to cooperate.
At the same time, however...
Countless people secretly envied her.
Everyone already knew that Yu Yuanzhen was destined to inherit a divine position.
The only uncertainty was how powerful that divine inheritance would be.
Being exploited by a Titled Douluo was one thing.
But being "exploited" by someone destined to become a god?
Most people would gladly line up for such an opportunity.
Unfortunately...
They weren't even qualified.
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The Heavenly Curtain Continued...
After sensing that something wasn't quite right...
Yu Yuanzhen naturally wanted to uncover the truth.
Although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had existed for countless years...
He knew very well that the sect's understanding of the Douluo Continent's hidden secrets was actually quite limited.
For example...
Their records contained nothing about Immortal Herbs.
Likewise...
Their knowledge of high-level Spirit Beast secrets was practically nonexistent.
Now, however...
A rare opportunity had appeared before them.
This was the perfect chance to greatly expand the sect's knowledge.
Such good fortune wasn't something that could be sought deliberately.
Yu Yuanzhen coughed lightly.
"You keep saying you're sincere..."
"But we haven't seen much sincerity from you."
"When you invited us to help fight your enemies..."
"You deliberately concealed part of your own strength."
"That's hardly a trustworthy way to begin a partnership."
"So..."
"Why should we believe you now?"
His meaning couldn't have been clearer.
You hid information before.
If you want to cooperate now...
The price has gone up.
Having lived among humans for many years, Arou immediately understood what he meant.
After a brief silence, she sighed.
"...Fine."
"We're hiding another Hundred Thousand-Year Spirit Beast."
"She's my daughter."
"A Soft Bones Rabbit."
"Her combat ability isn't particularly strong."
"She's far weaker than both the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang tilted his head.
"A Soft Bones Rabbit?"
Soft Bones Rabbits were among the most common rabbit-type Spirit Beasts found in Spirit Beast forests.
Just as Arou had said...
They were relatively weak.
Among Spirit Beasts of the same cultivation level, they ranked near the bottom.
However...
Because they reproduced rapidly and existed in huge numbers...
Both Spirit Masters and ordinary villagers frequently hunted them for food.
As a result...
Almost everyone knew what a Soft Bones Rabbit was.
Yu Xiaogang had even eaten dishes made from them before.
The taste had been surprisingly delicious.
"Gulp..."
"Just thinking about it makes me hungry."
"But I never imagined a Soft Bones Rabbit could actually cultivate to one hundred thousand years."
"That's incredible."
As he looked at Arou, he couldn't help recalling her companions.
The Titan Giant Ape.
The Sky Azure Bull Python.
With those two protecting her...
It wasn't so surprising that a Soft Bones Rabbit could survive long enough to reach one hundred thousand years of cultivation.
Still...
How had the three of them met in the first place?
Yu Xiaogang's thoughts drifted away.
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After revealing everything about herself...
Arou noticed that Yu Yuanzhen and the others remained completely expressionless.
She felt rather helpless.
Who could have imagined...
That someone carrying the potential to become a god would suddenly appear right before her?
If she weren't trying to build a close relationship with Yu Xiaogang...
Why would she reveal so much?
"I've told you everything about my side."
"As compensation for hiding the truth earlier..."
"You may each ask me one question."
"As long as I know the answer..."
"I'll tell you."
The moment she finished speaking...
Three voices rang out simultaneously.
"I want to know what happens to Spirit Beasts after reaching one hundred thousand years."
"I want to know what's so unusual about my son."
"I want to know where I can find a Hundred Thousand-Year Light-Attribute Spirit Beast."
Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Yuanzhen.
The Grand Elder.
The three looked at each other in surprise.
Although the coincidence amused them...
None of them found the others' questions particularly unexpected.
Arou couldn't help curling her lips.
"So you've already decided to treat me like a living encyclopedia?"
She sighed before turning toward the Grand Elder first.
"You're asking about a Hundred Thousand-Year Light-Attribute Spirit Beast..."
"Because you're preparing a Spirit Ring for the young man beside you, aren't you?"
She smiled teasingly.
"Aren't you afraid I'll deliberately mislead you?"
"After all..."
"I'm a Spirit Beast."
"You're humans."
"Isn't asking such a question rather... bold?"
The Grand Elder laughed.
"There's nothing wrong with asking."
"Whether you answer or not is entirely your choice."
"I lose nothing by trying."
Arou blinked in surprise.
Then she smiled.
"Fair enough."
"In that case..."
"I choose not to answer."
She refused without hesitation.
Not because she didn't know.
On the contrary...
She knew exactly where several Hundred Thousand-Year Light-Attribute Spirit Beasts lived.
She simply wasn't willing to reveal that information yet.
Arou wasn't foolish.
If she intended to rely on Yu Xiaogang in the future...
There was no reason to reveal every secret she possessed at once.
Keeping valuable information in reserve would allow their relationship to continue developing over time.
Only after their alliance became truly stable...
Only after she had secured sufficient benefits...
Would revealing everything become worthwhile.
After refusing the Grand Elder's request...
Arou turned toward Yu Yuanzhen.
As for his question...
She decided to answer honestly.
The difference between someone consciously striving to become a god...
And someone who merely aimed to become a Titled Douluo...
Was enormous.
Take Spirit Rings, for example.
Someone pursuing godhood would challenge every possible limit.
Someone satisfied with becoming a Titled Douluo might settle for less.
If Yu Xiaogang chose the easier path...
Only to lose his chance at becoming a god later...
Then the extraordinary stroke of fortune that had brought them together would be completely wasted.
Arou cleared her throat.
Her expression became mysterious.
Then she slowly asked,
"Tell me..."
"Do you know what a God truly is?"
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