flstandardbreds Chapter 126 Not What I Wanted
Chapter 126 Not What I Wanted
Chapter 126 Not What I Wanted
"Do you know who it is?" Xiao Chong asked, not holding out much hope, after learning the truth.
Of course, Star Soul Beasts cannot understand human language; they communicate through telepathy.
Sure enough, the Star Soul Beast gave him an expression as if he were looking at an idiot: "You humans all look alike, and you're all equally cunning. How am I supposed to tell you apart?"
He was looked down upon! Brother, you're actually very sincere, okay? Xiao Chong's thoughts faltered.
After a while, he sent another thought: "Where did you get the small half-bag of pills you just ate?"
Now the Star Soul Beast was speechless. It took it a long time to react: "Fine, I admit you're a decent person. Go back now, and find someone else to come and die. We don't want to have a conflict with you."
It seems there are some easy-going beasts among us, so let's talk about something constructive.
Xiao Chong continued, "Why don't you retreat? We'll leave the Southern Wilderness in a couple of days, so we can all meet again in the future. As a personal token of my appreciation, I can give you some more of those nice things."
The Star Soul Beast's expression clearly showed some hesitation, but in the end, it couldn't resist Xiao Chong's temptation and only responded after thinking for a long time: "Alright, I'll give you one day, one day at most."
Even if I let you go a day later, many more wild beasts will arrive. Hmm, those things tasted good; remember to save some for me.
Although one day is a bit rushed, it is still possible to evacuate everyone if no supplies are taken.
After silently calculating for a moment, Xiao Chong turned to return to the city. The beast horde, led by its Star Soul Beast, also began to slowly retreat.
But after taking only a few steps, a roar suddenly came from behind. Xiao Chong turned his head and saw that the large group of Star Soul Beasts had become restless again. In particular, the lead Star Soul Beast was holding its head with both hands and roaring repeatedly, seemingly in great pain.
What does this mean? Are they going to back out? Unable to understand what was going on, Xiao Chong couldn't help but feel uneasy, so he stopped in his tracks.
With a hissing sound, the leading Star Soul Beast moved step by step toward Xiao Chong, but it seemed unwilling.
Could this not be its true intention? Is it being controlled by something? Xiao Chong wondered to himself and began trying to communicate with it: "What's going on?"
“Summon…appear…pain…” The Star Soul Beast’s thoughts were intermittent and fluctuated violently.
"What happened?" Perhaps due to the intense pain, the Star Soul Beast couldn't express itself clearly, so Xiao Chong didn't react for a moment.
“Summon...go...don’t go...I’ll kill you…” The Star Soul Beast’s attitude was still very sincere, knowing to warn Xiao Chong first.
Xiao Chong now understood that the Star Soul Beast's behavior was probably due to another mysterious summons.
Since this summoning was silent, it was very likely accomplished by thought or mental fluctuations. Xiao Chong wanted to find out who was behind it, so he calmed down and tried to sense it himself.
With eyes slightly closed, the mind is completely emptied, and a wisp of divine consciousness gently extends outwards from the center of the self, like tentacles.
Suddenly, an unprecedented experience entered Xiao Chong's heart, as if someone was murmuring something in his ear, or as if something was knocking on his mind.
Just as Xiao Chong was about to savor it, the rhythm of that thing suddenly became rapid, overwhelming him and driving him to the brink of madness.
What the hell is this? It looks like monks chanting sutras, striking wooden fish, and performing a ritual for the deceased! How awful! Xiao Chong was terrified and quickly regained his composure, no longer daring to indulge in it.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he heard a loud roar from the other side. He saw that the Star Soul Beast that had been in pain earlier had bloodshot eyes and was baring its teeth and claws, pouncing towards him!
In terms of combat prowess, Xiao Chong was naturally unafraid and charged forward with his fists and feet.
The Star Soul Beast's physical attacks were indeed not that powerful. When its claws struck Xiao Chong, it only caused a slight pain and did not cause any real damage.
Having spent so much time communicating with this Star Soul Beast, and with everyone showing great sincerity, Xiao Chong was unwilling to kill it unless absolutely necessary. He simply lifted it gently with his arm, then suddenly exerted force, throwing the Star Soul Beast far away.
Seemingly sensing Xiao Chong's goodwill, the Star Soul Beast regained its senses for a moment, letting out a wild roar that suppressed the surging horde of beasts that was about to charge forward.
“Go…” A thought carrying intense fluctuations came, and the Star Soul Beast waved its arm with all its might, as if making the most difficult choice.
It's so understanding; often, humans are actually less kind than a wild beast. Xiao Chong wanted to turn and run, but he couldn't bear to, so he hesitated to take the first step.
Roar!
Just as Xiao Chong was hesitating, the Star Soul Beast roared again, and when he looked again, it had completely gone mad.
Such a pure and simple Star Soul Beast, yet it met such a pitiful end. Xiao Chong sighed inwardly, filled with boundless resentment towards those who controlled the beast tide, and turned to run towards the city wall.
However, it was too late!
Boom!
A powerful mental wave entered his mind, as if a giant hammer weighing a thousand pounds was striking Xiao Chong's head.
This was a mental attack from a Star Soul Beast! Xiao Chong stumbled and almost fell over.
Before he could regain his footing, the Star Soul Beast pounced on him again. Xiao Chong wanted to lift it away like last time, but he had just been hit and his head was buzzing, so he couldn't muster any strength.
"I'm a Mind Master, how could I possibly let you outdo me?" In this critical moment, Xiao Chong disregarded everything else, his mind racing, and [Azure Thorn] was suddenly activated!
However, the effect was not as obvious as expected. In terms of mental attacks, his proficiency and psychic strength were clearly inferior to those of the Star Soul Beast.
With the [Azure Thorn] piercing its brain, the Star Soul Beast paused only slightly before pouncing down again. At this moment, the other Star Soul Beasts also circled around behind Xiao Chong, cutting off his retreat.
Taking advantage of the moment the Star Soul Beast paused, Xiao Chong awkwardly dodged its attack and began circling around it. But the Star Soul Beast's mental attacks did not stop; they continued one after another.
This Star Soul Beast has gone mad and can no longer be judged by normal standards. If it delivers another heavy blow, it will most likely perish beneath the city walls.
As the saying goes, "It's better to die for your friend than for yourself," Xiao Chong couldn't think of any other way, so he had to resort to his trump card.
Star Soul Beast Lord, I'm sorry. Although I have a high opinion of you, we're not close enough to risk our lives for each other.
Therefore, even if you die by my hand, do not blame me, for this is not my wish!
Xiao Chong silently mourned for the other party in his heart, then reached back to his waist and untied the Zhentian Bow.