"Coal Ball, how much do you know about Lu Shu?" Lu Qing asked.
Coal Ball: "We Five Elements Spirit Beasts have inherited memories. I haven't fully grown up yet, so I haven't inherited all the memories. I only know a little bit."
"Legend has it that the deer-like creature resembles a horse, has a pure white head, tiger-like stripes, and a red tail."
In terms of power, it is far inferior to auspicious beasts like Bai Ze, but its voice is very pleasant.
It is said that whenever a deer calls out, it brings good luck, withered flowers and plants can be revitalized, and seriously ill people can walk with renewed vigor.
That's why it was included among the auspicious beasts.
However, because the Deer-like creature is so rare, appearing only once every thousand years, the number of people who have seen it can be counted on one hand.
Lu Qing: "Coal Ball, based on your understanding, would Lu Shu do anything to hurt others?"
"How is this possible!" Coal Ball exclaimed in shock.
"The reason why auspicious beasts are auspicious beasts is because they never harm people. Unless humans attack them on their own initiative, auspicious beasts will never hurt people on their own initiative."
Lu Qing frowned slightly:
"You mean, if this auspicious beast has been harmed by humans, then it might do something to harm humans."
Coal Ball nodded slightly: "Theoretically speaking, that's true, but what human would be so bored as to harm auspicious creatures?"
“In ancient times, even the emperor would have to kneel and kowtow when he saw a mythical beast. Ordinary humans would not dare to harm a mythical beast.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed across Lu Qing's eyes.
"Human nature is complex. If there is enough self-interest to drive them, who cares about auspicious or inauspicious omens!"
If the auspicious beast has truly been harmed, then it is not surprising that it harms humans.
There are already few auspicious beasts left in the world; losing even one more would surely affect the blessings of humankind.
Lu Qing didn't want to harm a mythical beast unless absolutely necessary.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Qing sighed.
Let's find Lu Shu first and figure out what's going on!
"Coal Ball, can you find the Deer-like creature?"
Coal Ball: "I can't find it by searching, but I can call for it. As for whether it will come, I'm not sure."
Lu Qing nodded: "Then give it a try!"
"good!"
Just as Coal Ball was about to make his move, Gu Xicheng stopped him:
"Why don't we find a more remote place? There are too many people here. If it has really been harmed by humans, it might not want to show up."
Lu Qing: "Then let's go to the outskirts of the city, there are fewer people there."
Gu Xicheng and Lu Qing took the coal briquettes and drove out of the city, finding a remote, desolate mountain on the outskirts of the city.
The coal ball slowly walked to the top of the hillside, opened its mouth, and made a clear, deer-like cry.
The sound carried on the wind.
Humans can't hear it, but mythical beasts can.
Before long, in a dark corner, a pair of clear, ocean-blue eyes suddenly opened.
It slowly got up, shook its dirty fur, and walked to the entrance of the cave.
It wanted to go out, but it was too afraid to.
I hesitated for a long time.
Lu Qing and Gu Xicheng waited for a long time but Meiqiu's voice became hoarse from shouting.
"Master, Lu Shu probably won't be coming."
Lu Qing: "Let's wait a little longer!"
As soon as they finished speaking, they felt a peaceful aura approaching them.
Lu Qing looked up and saw Lu Shu walking towards them on the clouds.
Perhaps because they are both mythical beasts, Coal Ball was very happy to see Deer Shu:
"Lu Shu! Over here!"
The coal ball, wagging its big tail, galloped over.
When the deer saw it, its eyes softened considerably.
"Master! Master, come here quickly!"
Coal Ball greeted Lu Qing and Gu Xicheng.
When Lu Shu saw them, a hint of wariness suddenly appeared in his eyes, but soon, perhaps sensing the divine power within them, he relaxed a little.
Lu Qing slowly walked over and looked at Lu Shu's appearance.
It was basically the same as described by Coal Ball, but it clearly had some scars hidden under its fur.
Its once snow-white fur was now covered in dust, and its fiery red tail had turned dark red, losing its luster.
This was caused by someone harming him.
Lu Qing felt a sudden pang of pain in her heart, and anger flashed in her eyes.
These auspicious beasts were born to bring blessings to humankind, yet humans are now harming them—this is repaying kindness with enmity!
Lu Qing couldn't help but reach out her hand with heartache.
Lu Shu instinctively shrank back, but stopped when she saw the tears in Lu Qing's eyes.
"Don't be afraid! I won't hurt you!"
Lu Qing carefully placed her hand on its head, and her power poured out, enveloping the deer-like creature.
In no time, the wounds on the deer-like creature disappeared, the dirt on its fur was gone, and its fiery red tail regained its color.
Lu Shu raised his head with high spirits and rubbed his hand against Lu Qing's palm, as if to express his gratitude.
Gu Xicheng noticed something was wrong:
"Qingqing, has it made any sound yet?"
After being reminded, Lu Qing finally realized what was happening.
The Lushu is an auspicious beast known for its sound, but since I first saw it, it hasn't made a single sound.
This is not normal!
"Lu Shu, why don't you speak?" Lu Qing asked.
Lu Shu lowered his head, disappointment flashing in his azure eyes.
Lu Qing suddenly had a bad feeling:
"You...you can't make a sound anymore?"
Lu Shu nodded slightly.
Lu Qing was startled for a moment, then quickly checked its vocal cords.
It was then discovered that the part of its vocalization was shrouded in an evil aura.
It was precisely because of this evil aura that it was unable to make a sound.
Lu Qing tried to help him peel off the evil energy, but as soon as he made a move, Lu Shu collapsed to the ground in pain, blood oozing from his mouth.
She was so frightened that she immediately stopped.
What's going on?
The coal ball stepped forward to examine it for a moment, then said seriously:
“This evil energy has grown together with its body. Once it is separated, it will be harmed and may never be able to make a sound again.”
"Who did this?" Lu Qing asked Lu Shu.
Lu Shu closed her eyes, and two lines of tears streamed down her cheeks.
Lu Qing sensed extreme sadness emanating from it, which made her unable to hold back her tears.
"If you can't express it, then let me sense your memories, okay?"
Lu Qing pressed his palm against the deer's head, then closed his eyes and probed its mind with his divine sense.
Gu Xicheng and Meiqiu also placed their hands on Lu Qing's shoulders, and together they stepped into Lu Shu's memories.
A flash of white light appeared before their eyes, and everyone saw a grand stage.
A huge LED screen hangs high, like a dreamlike illusion suspended in mid-air, with ever-changing light and shadow flowing through it, like a cascading galaxy.
A person holding a microphone stands in the center of the stage.
Countless lights shone on him, and the audience below cheered for him.
"The deer cry! The deer cry! The deer cry!"
The shouts were deafening, demonstrating the fervor of the people on stage.
The cry of deer?
Lu Qing felt that the name sounded somewhat familiar.
It seems to be a singer who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, becoming famous by participating in a music variety show and overwhelming his fellow contestants with his strong performance.
Because his voice was ethereal and beautiful beyond human comprehension, his fans nicknamed him "Deer Demon."
Listening to the voices of the people on stage, Lu Qing and Gu Xicheng felt inexplicably comfortable.
Soon, they realized that the deer's song carried a peaceful and auspicious quality.
This is not a human voice, but the voice of the auspicious beast, the deer!
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